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- Page 1 Power-Splitter Booster power distributor Manual Ready-made module | Item no. 40-20106 Ready device | Item no. 40-20107 tams elektronik n n n...
- Page 2 © Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved, in particular the right of reproduction, distribution and translation. Copies, reproductions and alterations in any form require the written permission of Tams Elektronik GmbH. We reserve the right to make technical changes. Printing the manual The formatting is optimised for double-sided printing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power-Splitter Contents 1. Getting started......................5 1.1. Contents of the package..................5 1.2. Required additional equipment................5 1.3. Intended use.......................6 1.4. Safety instructions....................6 1.5. Care........................6 2. Your Power-Splitter.......................7 2.1. Background information..................9 3. Connections.......................10 3.1. Connections to the track output of the booster or the central unit......11 3.2. -
Page 4: Getting Started
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 1. Getting started This manual will help you step by step to install and use your Power-Splitter safely and properly. Before you start using the module or the device, read through this manual completely, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the checklist for trouble shooting. -
Page 5: Intended Use
Power-Splitter 1.3. Intended use The Power-Splitter is intended for use in digital model railway layouts as specified in the instructions. Any other use is not in accordance with the intended use and will result in the loss of the warranty claim. Intended use also includes reading, understanding and following all parts of the instructions. -
Page 6: Your Power-Splitter
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 2. Your Power-Splitter With smaller nominal sizes, the current in the booster circuit is limited to 2 to 3 A in order to protect rails and vehicles from damage in the event of a short circuit. The Power-Splitter makes it possible to use a higher output current of the booster even with smaller nominal sizes. - Page 7 Power-Splitter Optional connections Short circuit feedback line: The feedback is DCC-compliant to the DCC booster connection of the digital central unit (or via an external booster to the central unit). With central units or boosters that do not have a DCC-compliant booster connection, the shortcircuit feedback line cannot be connected.
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Page 8: Background Information
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 2.1. Background information Watchdog The watchdog is used in PC-controlled systems to check whether the digital signals are transmitted in a booster circuit. For this purpose, the central unit (controlled by the PC software) sends a DCC turnout setting command to a turnout address assigned to the Power- Splitter at intervals of max. -
Page 9: Connections
Power-Splitter 3. Connections For the various connections are soldered on the board: 2-pole tub plugs for connection to the track output of the central unit or the booster and to the booster sections. Plug the connection cables into the corresponding plug-in connection terminals (included in the delivery) and screw them tight (like a luster terminal). -
Page 10: Connections To The Track Output Of The Booster Or The Central Unit
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 3.1. Connections to the track output of the booster or the central unit Booster Connect the booster connector of the Power-Splitter to the track output of the booster or central unit. You can connect the Power-Splitter to boosters of all types (DCC compliant, Märklin compatible or other). -
Page 11: Connections To The Booster Sections
Power-Splitter 3.2. Connections to the booster sections Connect the rails of the booster sections to the connections for the strings. Make the connections to the rails and the disconnections between the booster sections in the same way as when connecting a booster directly. -
Page 12: Connection Of An Emergency Stop Button
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 3.3. Connection of an emergency stop button The connection of the emergency stop button ("STOP") is optional. You can use all push- buttons in the "normally open" version. Rear side Power-Splitter Version "Ready device" 12 | Connections... -
Page 13: Settings / Configuration
Power-Splitter 4. Settings / configuration 4.1. Jumpers By plugging jumpers onto the jumper field (2x4-pin pin connectors), you make the following settings: Current per booster section: 2 or 3 A Number of active booster sections: 2 or 3... -
Page 14: Cv Settings
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 4.2. CV settings You can adjust the Power-Splitter to individual requirements via main track programming (POM). With central units that do not support this type of programming, the factory (default) settings cannot be changed. Switching to programming mode To initiate programming of the Power-Splitter, enter the value "62"... - Page 15 Power-Splitter Function Input value Setting / Comment for CV 7 Start To change settings, you must enter a value for CV 7 programming again within 30 seconds. Otherwise, the programming mode mode is automatically terminated. Reset To reset all settings to the default values (= values at delivery).
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Page 16: Operation
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 5. Operation 5.1. LED displays A LED is assigned to each of the 3 strings to indicate the various operating states. Note: If only two booster sections are activated (strings 1 and 2, jumpers inserted on pins 4), the LED for string 3 remains permanently off. -
Page 17: Use Of Turnout Addresses
Power-Splitter 5.2. Use of turnout addresses The three booster sections and the watchdog can be switched via turnout addresses. Turnout "straight ahead" Turnout to "branch" Booster sections 1, 2 or 3 Watchdog on / refresh If the power supply for the Power-Splitter is interrupted, the watchdog is automatically deactivated. -
Page 18: Checklist For Troubleshooting And Error Correction
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 6. Checklist for troubleshooting and error correction Warning: If you notice a strong heat development, immediately disconnect the Power- Splitter and the booster / digital central unit from the supply voltage. Fire hazard! Send in the Power-Splitter for testing. -
Page 19: Technical Hotline
Power-Splitter No short circuit cut-off The central unit / the booster does not switch off in case of a short circuit, although the short circuit feedback of the Power-Splitter is connected. Possible cause: The connections D and E are connected to the interface the wrong way round. -
Page 20: Technical Data
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 7. Technical data Interfaces Booster 2-pole, for connection to track output of booster / central unit Short circuit feedback line 2-pole, DCC-compliant ("D" and "E"), optional Strings 1 to 3 2-pole for connection to tracks of two or three booster... - Page 21 Power-Splitter Protection Protection class Ready-made module (without housing): IP 00 Meaning: No protection against foreign bodies, contact and water. Ready device (in housing): IP 20 Meaning: Protected against solid foreign bodies with diameter ≥ 12.5 mm and access with a finger. No protection against water.
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Page 22: Warranty, Eu Conformity & Weee
Power-Splitter tams elektronik 8. Warranty, EU conformity & WEEE 8.1. Guarantee bond For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of self-employment. -
Page 23: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
Power-Splitter 8.2. EU Declaration of Conformity This product fulfils the requirements of the following EU directives and therefore bears the CE marking. 2001/95/EU Product Safety Directive 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive). - Page 24 Further Information and Tips: http://www.tams-online.de Warranty and Service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Fuhrberger Straße 4 DE-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...