Booster-Link English Table of contents 1. Getting started 2. Safety instructions 3. Safe and correct soldering 4. Operation overview 5. Technical specifications 6. Assembling the Booster-Link 7. Connecting the Booster-Link 8. Check list for troubleshooting 9. CE and Warranty Parts list Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (fig.
English Booster-Link 1. Getting started How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct assembly of the kit and fitting and connecting of the ready-built module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter.
Booster-Link English Checking the package contents Please make sure that your package contains: one kit, containing the components listed in the parts list and one PCB, one ready-built module or one complete unit (ready-built module in a housing), one manual.
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English Booster-Link impermissibly high humidity, condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: Never perform wiring on a powered module. Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed, clean, dry rooms.
Booster-Link English Dangerous environments A working area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry room with enough freedom of movement. Other dangers Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they are inattentive and not responsible enough.
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English Booster-Link Observe correct polarity orientation of semi-conductors, LEDs electrolytic capacitors and integrated circuits before soldering and ensure that the solder time does not exceed 5 seconds, otherwise components can be damaged. Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the part and the soldering eye are heated at the same time.
Booster-Link English 4. Operation overview Standard boosters used in digital model railway layouts controlled by ® -central units (e.g. mobile station or central station of Maerklin**), ® do not allow the transfer of the mfx -feed back data across the isolation between the booster sections.
English Booster-Link 6. Assembling the Booster-Link You can skip this part if you have purchased a ready-built module or device. Preparation Put the sorted components in front of you on your workbench. The separate electronic components have the following special features you should take into account to prevent mistakes in assembling: Resistors Resistors reduce current.
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Booster-Link English Zener diodes Zener diodes are used for limiting voltages. In contrast to "normal" diodes they are not destroyed when the limit voltage is exceeded. Capacitors Among other things capacitors are used for filtering interference voltages or as frequency determining parts. Ceramic capacitors are not polarized, for that reason their mounting orientation is of no importance.
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English Booster-Link Integrated circuits (ICs) Depending on the type, ICs fulfil various tasks. They are polarized and therefore have to be mounted in a certain direction. The most common housing form is the so-called "DIL"-housing, from which 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 18 or more "legs" (pins) are arranged along the long sides.
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Booster-Link English Caution: Diodes, ICs, electrolytic capacitors and transistors must be placed in the right direction! If you solder them the wrong way the affected parts can be damaged when you connect the power supply. In the worst case the whole circuit can be damaged.
English Booster-Link 7. Connecting the Booster-Link Required number of Booster-Links ® For each external booster supplying the mfx layout you need one Booster-Link. In case one external booster supplies several booster sections one Booster-Link is sufficient. Performing the booster sectionings Isolate the centre conductor at the sectioning between the booster sections (if not already done).
Booster-Link English ® Possible Cause: The decoder does not send the mfx feed back data to the central unit. Check the decoder by setting the vehicle on to a rail section supplied by the booster integrated into the ® central unit.
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English Booster-Link Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive This product conforms with the EC-directive 2012/19/EG on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Don´t dispose of this product in the house refuse, bring it to the next recycling bay. Conditions of warranty 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.
Booster-Link Fig. 1: Bestückungsplan PCB layout Plan d´implantation Printplan Fig. 2: Schaltplan Circuit diagram Schéma de principe Schakelschema Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II...
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Booster-Link Fig. 3: Anschlußplan - Connections - Raccordements - Aansluit plan Anschlussbelegung: 1 Mittelleiter im Boosterabschnitt des externen Standard-Boosters. Versorgt ein Booster mehrere Abschnitte, ist es ausreichend, wenn der Booster-Link mit dem Mittelleiter in einem der Abschnitte verbunden wird. 2 Außenleiter, an den auch die Booster zur Versorgung der Anlage angeschlossen sind.
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Booster-Link Pin connections: 1 Centre conductor in the booster section supplied by the external standard booster. In case one external booster supplies several booster sections it is sufficient to connect the Booster-Link to the centre conductor in one of the sections.
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Garantie und Service: Warranty and service: Garantie et service: Garantie en service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Fuhrberger Straße 4 D-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...