MRC THROTTLEPACK 9900 Quick Start Manual

THROTTLEPACK 9900
DC HIGH POWER TRAIN CONTROLLER
Caution – Electrically Operated Product
As with all electrical products, precautions should
be observed during handling and use to reduce
the risk of electric shock
WARNING: Children under the age of 14 must be
supervised by an adult when operating this product
As with any electrically operated unit, it is best to periodically examine it
and have any potentially hazardous part repaired or replaced
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SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT: 120 VAC 60 Hz / 220 VAC 50 Hz
OUTPUT*: 0 to 15 VDC HO/N
0 to 18 VDC O/G
15/18 DC Fixed
TOTAL OUTPUT: 80VA
CONGRATULATIONS
You have just purchased one of the most advanced train controls on the
market today: The Throttlepack 9900. The Throttlepack 9900 runs all
scales of DC operated locomotives and includes controls for braking,
direction and momentum, all in a high-grade advanced engineering resin
thermoplastic housing for durability and safety. We are confident that
you will enjoy using your new Throttlepack 9900 now, and for many
years to come.
CONTROLS FOR DC OPERATION
Power Switch: The master on-off switch is on the left side of the
cabinet. OFF completely shuts down the unit. ON will power the track
and a red LED will light. There will be a slight delay in the LED until the
Throttlepack 9900 powers up.
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*Scale/Gauge Switch: On the bottom of the cabinet is a small micro-switch.
Turn OFF the Throttlepack 9900 before toggling this switch. Slide this switch into
the position to match the output of the train controller for your layouts scale or
gauge, (HO/N or O/G). Sliding the switch towards the front of the cabinet will put
the Throttlepack 9900 into the O/G mode. Placing the switch into the opposite
direction sets the Throttlepack 9900 to the HO/N scales.
Momentum Button: The momentum button allows you to toggle the momentum
on/off. With the momentum OFF a change in the throttle setting results in an
immediate change in the locomotive speed. With the momentum ON, the
locomotive starts out more slowly like a real locomotive. The LED will light when
momentum is on. This feature can substantially add to your model railroading
enjoyment. When a real locomotive is given an increase in throttle setting there is
a lag until the pre-set speed is reached. The heavier the load of the cars being
drawn, the longer the lag time.
Brake Button: The brake button on your Throttlepack 9900 is a momentary push
button. Hold down the brake button to operate the brake function. Your
locomotive will slow at a steady rate. To have a more gradual decrease in speed
you need to activate the Momentum by pressing the Momentum button and then
use the Brake button. After releasing the Brake button your locomotive speed will
return according to the setting on the Throttle Control.
Direction Button: The direction button reverses the polarity of voltage applied to
the track and reverses the direction of your locomotive. This button should only
be operated when the locomotive is not moving (throttle control turned to STOP)
to prevent damage to the locomotive mechanism. Forward direction is indicated
by an Up Arrow and reverse direction is indicated by a Down Arrow. The LED will
display the direction you have selected. Note: Your Throttlepack 9900 will
remember the last direction used after shutting it off.
Throttle Control: The throttle control is used to set the speed of the locomotive.
With the momentum button in the OFF position (see Momentum Button for
details), your locomotive will immediately accelerate, or decelerate, to the speed
dictated by the throttle.
Overload Indicator: In the event of a short circuit or overload, the circuit
protector will trip. Both of your direction indicator LEDs will light and flash
alternately, giving a visual indication of a problem. When this happens,
immediately turn off your Throttlepack 9900 via the power switch on the left-hand
side of the unit. Then locate the short circuit in your layout and correct the
problem. Do not turn on your Throttlepack 9900 until the short circuit has been
resolved. See point 4 for further details.
Variable DC Terminals: These terminals are for the attachment of your
Throttlepack 9900 to the mainline of your layout. If the direction of your
locomotive does not match the position of your direction indicator, simply reverse
the wires going to these terminals.
Accessories DC Terminals: These terminals supply DC voltage for use with
accessories. Be careful to observe polarity when hooking up accessories (of the
two terminals for accessories, the left is negative, and the right is positive). The
output of the accessories DC voltage will be determined by the position of the
scale/gauge switch, located on the bottom of the cabinet. .HO/N mode for 15
VDC or O/G mode for 18 VDC. See *Scale/Gauge Switch for details.
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