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LD-G-8
second side of the lamp or the accessory to the return conductor of the
decoder (point X5).
If you want to use the decoder factory settings, you have to connect
the lighting and the accessories as follows:
Front lighting: X4
Back lighting: X3
Accessory to be switched via F1: X1
Accessory to be switched via F2: X2
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Caution:
If you connect the loads to the return conductor for all functions (point
X5), the load must be insulated. The loads should not make contact
with metal parts of the locomotive. Possible short circuit! The
locomotive decoder will be damaged in operation.
!
Caution:
The return conductor for all functions (point X5) must under no
circumstances be connected to locomotive ground. Possible short
circuit! The locomotive decoder will be damaged in operation.
Tip: Before starting to program the locomotive decoder you should
connect the motor to the decoder. Otherwise there is no confirmation
signal from the central unit.
Connecting the LEDs
The function outputs of the locomotive decoder switch against decoder
ground. For that reason you must connect the cathode (-) of the LED to
the output of the relevant function.
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Caution:
If you use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) you must always operate them
via a series resistor.
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
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