Signal Color Change Delay; Visual Effects (Flashing Yellow, Signal Fade); Power; Other Applications - LOGIC RAIL Block Animator/2-CC Instructions Manual

Signal color change delay

The signal color change delay be adjusted between approximately 1 and 127 seconds.
This delay time affects the transition from yellow to green. If flashing yellow is enabled
then the yellow to flashing yellow and flashing yellow to green transitions will have the
same delay. The delay time is adjusted using a flat blade screwdriver inserted into the
"pot" labeled "DELAY" on the circuit board. If you rotate it fully to the left you'll get
the minimum time delay. Rotating it fully to the right will give you the maximum time
delay. Set the delay based on your own personal preference. On smaller layouts you
may wish to have a shorter delay so that a looping train does not run into a red or
yellow signal it just caused itself! You can change the delay time as you wish even
when the power to the Block Animator/2 is on.

Visual Effects (Flashing Yellow, Signal Fade)

The Block Animator/2 introduces Flashing Yellow and Signal Fade effects.
Flashing Yellow adds
indication, Approach Medium, to the
signal sequencing. When enabled
(switch #9 in the ON/CLOSED
position) the signals will sequence
from red  yellow flashing yellow
 green.

Power

The Block Animator/2 accepts AC or DC power (7 - 16V). Power consumption, including the signals, ranges from ~60 mA
(photocell version) to ~225 mA (infrared version). If you are only using a single board then you can use the AC terminals to
provide power as shown in Figure 13a. You can use the accessory terminals on your throttle/power pack. If you are using
more than one Block Animator/2 (for example, if you're interlocking with turnout positions) then you should consider
powering them all from a single DC source as shown in Figure 13b. Watch the polarity and make sure you know what is
positive! Contact us if you are uncertain!
 Yellow  Green).
AC or DC
Power
Source
7-16V
Figure 13a – AC power

Other Applications

We have an instruction supplement and application notes on our website which cover topics such as interlocking a signal (i.e.
force it to red) with the position of a turnout or controlling multi-headed signals.
another
When power is first applied the signal outputs will turn on briefly in sequence (Red
DC
Power
Source
-
7-16V
+
Signal Fade reproduces the behavior
of older prototype signals which used
bulbs. As the indications change the
aspects (colors) will fade off and on.
To enable this feature switch #10 must
be in the ON/CLOSED position.
Figure 13b – DC power
Figure 12 – time delay
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