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- Page 1 KSM-4 Loop Module for digital model railroad layouts Manual Item nos. 49-01146 | 49-01147 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
1.3. Intended use.......................4 1.4. Safety instructions....................5 1.5. Care........................5 2. Operation overview.......................6 2.1. Loop problems.....................6 2.2. Mode of operation of the KSM-4................6 2.3. Procedure......................7 2.4. Designing a layout with the KSM-4................8 2.5. Use with a turntable.....................8 3. Connections KSM-4.......................9 3.1. Dividing the loop into sections................9 3.2. -
Page 4: Getting Started
If you pass the loop module on to another person, also give the instructions with it. 1.1. Contents of the package 1 ready-built and tested circuit board KSM-4 (item no. 49-01146-01) or 1 loop module KSM-4 in housing (item no. 49-01147-01) 2 push-buttons 1.2. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
KSM-4 1.4. Safety instructions Note: The loop module contains integrated circuits (ICs). These are sensitive to electrostatic charging. Therefore, do not touch these components until you have "discharged" yourself. For this purpose, e.g. a grip on a radiator is sufficient. -
Page 6: Operation Overview
Controlling the points The operation principle of the KSM-4 is based on switching as well the points and in doing so, adapting the polarity within the terminal loop depending on the position of points. The points can be switched in differant ways: ... -
Page 7: Procedure
KSM-4 2.3. Procedure Phase 1: Train entering the terminal loop: When switching the points with the push-buttons or via the integrated points decoder, the polarity in the transmission zone and within the terminal loop is set automatically that way the train can enter the terminal loop without causing a short circuit. -
Page 8: Designing A Layout With The Ksm-4
Loop modules can solve this problem. In principle, it is possible to use the KSM-4 with turntables, but is not recommended for this application. For this application the loop module KSM-3 (item nos. 49-01135, 49-01136 or 49-01137) is more suitable. -
Page 9: Connections Ksm-4
The transition zones should be about half as long as the longest locomotive, the inner section as long as the longest train. A train within the loop should never bridge both transition zones simultaneously! Connections KSM-4 | 9... -
Page 10: Connections
5 → outer rail | 6 → inner rail 7 | 8 Push-button 1 9 | 10 Push-button 2 Coil driven points: Motor-run points: Position of points 1 Connection 1 Voltage supply / Return conductor not in use Position of points 2 Connection 2 10 | Connections KSM-4... -
Page 11: Operation
1. Switch on the voltage supply ("go"). Push both push-buttons simultaneuously. The green LED flashes, the KSM-4 is in programming mode. 2. Enter the desired address at you digital central unit and perform a switching command for this address. -
Page 12: Checklist For Troubleshooting And Error Correction
Check the connections 1 to 6 and correct them if necessary. The points have been set manually (bypassing the KSM-4). You should use the push- buttons or the integrated points decoder to set the points instead. Stop of the locomotive when entering the transition areas Possible causes: ... -
Page 13: Technical Hotline
KSM-4 5.1. Technical Hotline If you have any questions about the use of your loop module, our technical hotline will help you (telephone number and e-mail address on the last page). 5.2. Repairs You can send us a defective module for repair (address on the last page). In the event of a warranty or guarantee claim, the repair is free of charge for you. -
Page 14: Technical Data
KSM-4 tams elektronik 6. Technical data Digital protocols Data format Digital format of the integrated points decoder Address range: 2.040 Interfaces, outputs and inputs Track outputs 2 for connecting the tracks inside the reversing loop 2 for connecting the tracks in the transition areas... - Page 15 KSM-4 Environment For use in closed rooms Ambient temperature during 0 ~ + 30 °C operation Permissible relative humidity 10 ~ 85% (non-condensing) during operation Ambient temperature during - 10 ~ + 40 °C storage Permissible relative humidity...
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Page 16: Warranty, Eu Conformity & Weee
KSM-4 tams elektronik 7. Warranty, EU conformity & WEEE 7.1. 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 17: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
KSM-4 7.2. 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 18 KSM-4 tams elektronik...
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- Page 20 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...
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