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LD-G-15 Lastgeregelter Lokdecoder für Gleichstrommotoren DCC-Format Locomotive Decoder with load control for DC engines - DCC format Décodeur avec compensation de Anleitung charge pour locomotive avec Manual moteur continu - Format DCC Lastgeregelde Locdecoder Mode d´emploi voor gelijkstroommotoren Handleiding DCC-format...
LD-G-15 English Table of contents How to use this manual Intended use Safety instructions EMC declaration Information: Speed mode Information: Configuration variables (CVs) Operation overview Technical specifications Checking the package contents Required tools and materials Safe and correct soldering Mounting the locomotive decoder...
English LD-G-15 How to use this manual If you have no specialist technical training, this manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct fitting of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter.
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LD-G-15 English Electrical hazards § Touching powered, live components, § touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction, § short circuits, § connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified, § impermissibly high humidity, § condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: §...
English LD-G-15 § use a heat-resistant mat during soldering, § always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand, § point the soldering iron tip carefully when soldering, and § remove liquid solder with a thick wet rag or wet sponge from the soldering tip.
Operation overview The decoder LD-G-15 is designed for operation in DCC format and can be adjusted to one of 127 basic addresses or to one of 10.239 extended addresses. It is designed to be controlled from digital control units that are set on the 14-, 28- or the 128-speed mode.
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English LD-G-15 The configuration variables of the LD-G-15 The following configuration variables (CVs) can be set from the digital control unit: § Basic address (CV#1) § Starting voltage (CV#2) § Acceleration rate (CV#3) § Braking rate (CV#4) § Maximum voltage (CV#5) * §...
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LD-G-15 English Load control At constant motor voltage, additional loads (e.g. running up a gradient, coupled carriages) cause the locomotive to slow down or even come to a standstill. If the load control is active the motor voltage varies to keep the locomotive operating at constant velocity at a given speed level, independent of additional loads.
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English LD-G-15 The operating voltage of the locomotive motor at speed level 1 is set by adjusting the starting velocity. Normally the motor voltage is adjusted so that the locomotive just starts to run at speed level 1. The operating voltage of the locomotive motor at speed level 14, 28 or 128 is set by adjusting the maximum velocity.
LD-G-15 English Effects of the function outputs It is possible to set the following effects for all function outputs individually: § Irregular flickering. Example of use: Flickering of the boiler fire of steam engines. § Strobe (flashing). Example of use: American locomotives with that kind of lighting.
English LD-G-15 Checking the package contents Check the contents of the package for completeness after unpacking: § one decoder with soldered connecting wires or soldered NEM 651 interface connector, depending on the version. § one manual. Required tools and materials Make sure you have the following tools and materials ready for use: §...
LD-G-15 English § Only use tin solder with flux. § Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessary can destroy components and can damage copper tracks or soldering eyes. § Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the wire and the soldering eye are heated at the same time.
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English LD-G-15 Connect the lamps and other accessories to the function outputs (white or yellow wires). The assignment of the function outputs to the function keys will be made when programming the decoder. If the lamp or the accessory is already connected with one side to locomotive ground, the connection is complete.
LD-G-15 English LEDs are available in many different models. There are LEDs with 2-5 mA, but also LEDs with 15-30 mA power consumption. The series resistor limits the current flow of the LED and will need to be calculated for each model. Ask for the max current rating when buying your LEDs.
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English LD-G-15 CV-name Input value Remarks (State of delivery) Basic address 1 ... 127 Starting 0 ... 255 = The voltage to be output to the voltage motor at speed level 1. The value (32) "0" corresponds to 0 Volt, the value "255"...
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LD-G-15 English CV-name Remarks Input value (State of delivery) Configuration Numerical value * data 1 Direction "standard" Reverse direction 14 speed levels 28 or 128 speed levels Linear velocity characteristic Altern. velocity characteristic 16 Basic adress Extended adress Assignment 0 ... 15 Numerical value * F5 –...
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English LD-G-15 CV-name Remarks Input value (State of delivery) Dimming of 0 ... 63 = The voltage that is applied to the outputs: the output. The value "1" corresponds to (63) the minimum, „63“ to the maximum voltage. (63) Parameter of 0 ...
LD-G-15 English CV-name Remarks Input value (State of delivery) Alternative 0 ... 255 = The velocity table for the velocity alternative velocity characteristic. Any motor voltage can be characteristic assigned to all of the 28 speed (only with levels. value "0"...
English LD-G-15 the product. If he sells the product to another person he is responsible for passing on all the relevant papers and to give his name and address. Certification This product conforms with the EC- directive 89/336/EWG on electromagnetic radiation and is therefore CE certified.
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LD-G-15 LD-G-15 Fig. 1: Anschlußplan - Connection Diagram Schéma de connexion - Aansluitplan Seite - Page - Page - Pagina I Seite - Page - Page - Pagina I...
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LD-G-15 LD-G-15 Fig. 2: Schaltplan - Circuit Diagram - Schéma de principe - Schakelschema Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II...
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