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- Page 1 NANO DUAL PRECISION DETECTOR™ Direction Detection 1mm precision OPERATIONS MANUAL Version 2.0b October 2023...
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- Page 3 There are sizes: Short and Long. Use a 9/32” twist drill bit to drill a hole between the rails. We recommend you remove at least one of the ties so that you are drilling through the underlayment or roadbed and not through the plastic rails. A friction nut can be used to hold the sensor in place.
- Page 4 The Slide-Under sensor comes in two sizes: HO and N scale. A small 3D printed electrical box can be used to cover the plug and wires. A 9/32” hole is required to fit the plug and cable through the layout surface. October 2023...
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- Page 6 WARNING Use only with MTT products (Controllers & Relays) that are designed to use a Digital Input as the trigger. While we have done everything possible to avoid complicated wiring and various unintended user mistakes, it is crucial to wire the sensor to the controller properly. The diagram above shows looking down at the top of the Controller with the green terminal block on the LEFT.
- Page 7 The Model Train Technology™ PRECISION DETECTOR™ – NANO DUAL is designed to provide an adjustable, multifaceted, and precise way to detect trains, and determine direction of travel, with the least amount of work to install and operate. At last, there is no need to adjust or calibrate for changing or difficult light conditions.
- Page 8 Summary of Features: • Direction of Travel detection • 3 under track pre-set sensor distances for N, HO & O • Precise sensor range (1mm) • No more adjusting for varying light conditions. • Auto-calibration mode for precise range setting •...
- Page 9 On the board is a blue indicator LED. This will flash four times when power is first turned on and thereafter will light when the detector is triggered. This confirms that the board is working properly. (INVERT mode will have the light ON when not triggered and OFF when triggered) DIRECTION SENSING The principal of direction sensing is simple: whichever sensor is...
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Page 10: Sensor Handling
SENSOR HANDLING The Sensor has three tiny openings that measure the distance to an object. From our testing we found these to be reasonably tolerant of dust that invariably will collect. Use a SOFT paint or makeup brush to gently whisk away dust that collects. Cover the sensor gently with a bit of blue painters’... - Page 11 Immediate mode (No Timeout) is very fast and it available for you to use. However, you may need to set the timeout to 5 seconds (#6) to avoid “signal collision”. Set to 5 second timeout we found the NANO to be extremely reliable. October 2023...
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Page 12: Auto-Calibrate
The detector can be also set to detect an adjustable Long Range from 5mm up to 150mm. In this case, the sensor does not have to be mounted under the track. You can use it anywhere. Anything within the range you set beginning at 5mm - will trigger the detector. - Page 13 5. After the rapid flashing the sensor LED will go out for 2 seconds and then return to normal operating mode. The LED should go back on since it now detects the rail car on the track in front of it. Move the rail car and the LED should go out.
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Page 14: Installation And Testing
and Block Signal Controllers. This detector can be configured to switch a relay that has a digital input option, but it cannot power or switch the relay itself. (see the example at the end on how to connect a relay) INSTALLATION and TESTING Connect the RED power wires to your 12VDC power source. -
Page 15: One Shot Mode
INVERTED SIGNAL An INVERTED SIGNAL simply means that the NANO PRECISION DETECTOR™ will send an ON signal when the sensor is OFF, and visa versa. You can tell this is the case if the blue LED is always on but turns OFF when you place your hand in front of the sensor. - Page 16 sensor is still covered by a train. That release time could be immediately (100ms), or it can be any of the timeout times listed in the detector setting chart. Only when the sensor is cleared will the circuit reset to await another activation. This is very useful when combined with our two Relays (Standard and Latching) to create animated train motions.
- Page 17 ELECTRONICS AND STATIC ELECTRICITY The MTT PRECISION DETECTOR™ - Trackside circuit board and components are exposed when the cover is off. Static electricity can cause component failure. Scuffing along a carpet and then touching one of the component connectors can cause a static spark.
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Page 18: Limitation Of Liability
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENCIAL, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARRISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER OR NOT THE DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE AND WHETHER OR NOT COMPANY WAS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. - Page 19 October 2023...
- Page 20 Model Train Technology LLC 10524 Moss park Rd. Ste. 204-256 Orlando, Florida 32832 407-242-5436 www.ModelTrainTechnology.com support@modeltraintechnology.com Version 2.0b Copyright© 2023 Model Train Technology LLC October 2023...
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