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Summary of Contents for M.T.H. HO Crossing Gate
- Page 1 HO Crossing Gate PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE WWW.MTHHOTRAINS.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Master/Slave Motor Installation Speaker Installation Sensor Installation Molded Roadbed Track Not Molded Roadbed Track FEATURES AND OPERATION To operate your MTH HO Crossing Gate SPECIFICATIONS SPEED TO DISTANCE CHART (1/87 SCALE) SERVICE & WARRANTY INFORMATION Service & Warranty Information Limited One-Year Warranty CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: Recommended for Ages 14 and up. -
Page 3: Overview
CROSSING GATE OPERATION OVERVIEW The MTH HO Crossing Gates will operate on AC or DC input power. (10 – 21 VAC or 10 – 18 VDC). The MTH HO Crossing Gates are bi-directional and can sense train movement on 1 to 4 individual tracks at a grade crossing. The moveable barricades and warning bell are controlled by a pair of sensors placed between the rails of each track being protected by the crossing gates. -
Page 4: Unpacking
UNPACKING THE CROSSING GATES Removing and Unwrapping Your Product Carefully remove and unwrap the product from the packaging. What Else is in the Box? Instruction Manual (The one you are reading) Masts (2) with the short barricade Long Barricades (2) (Use for 4 lane roads) arms attached (Use for 2 lane roads) Master Motor Enclosure Metal Setup Template... -
Page 5: Set-Up
SET UP GUIDE Now that you have the crossing gates unpacked select the location for installation. The MTH HO Crossing Gates have the ability to detect train movements on up to 4 tracks. To install the MTH HO Crossing Gates the following items are required: ·... -
Page 6: Master/Slave Motor Installation
Master/Slave Motor Installation 1. Using the metal setup template provided, mark the location for drilling the screw holes and the pass through hole for the actuating wire rod. Do not drill through the holes in the template. Note: The metal template should be placed against the rails closest to the mast location. - Page 7 7. Make sure that the electrical cable does not interfere with the movement of the actuation rod, or contact any moving parts. 8. Secure the mast to the layout with two of the small Phillips screws provided. 9. When the mast is secured, gently move the barricade arm up and down while checking that the barricade arm moves up and down freely.
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Page 8: Speaker Installation
The four sensor pairs provided allow you to monitor train movements on up to track to control the operation of the MTH HO Crossing Gate. There are two main types of track configurations. One type has the roadbed included or attached to the track (also includes hand laid ballast). - Page 9 Follow these instructions for track that has a molded roadbed, ® ® such as MTH HO RealTrax or Atlas True-Track : 1. Start by noting the two track sections that will be receiving the sensors. The sensors are pre-wired and can be separated to a span of about 4 ft. Please reference the speed to distance chart on page 13 to determine the spacing that you will need to have the gates come to the lowered position before the train arrives at the crossing.
- Page 10 10. Once you have the fit correct, repeat this on the other track section. 11. Place the track pieces with the sensors back in place on your layout taking care to ensure you do not clamp the wire under the track. 12.
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Page 11: Features And Operation
· Has removable Number of Tracks plate and decals to indicate 2-4 tracks To operate your MTH HO Crossing Gate: 1. Make sure all of the installed sensors are uncovered. 2. Connect either 12-18VAC to the AC Input jack or 12-18VDC to the DC Input jack. - Page 12 7. If the crossing gates on your layout are protecting multiple tracks and one or more of the sensors are covered, the bell sound will continue to play. The lights will continue to flash and the barricades will remain down. Once all sensors are cleared, the gates will go back up.
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Page 13: Specifications
Specifications Physical Master/Slave Enclosure Height 80.00mm Width 74.00mm Depth 75.00mm Masts Heigth 54.3mm Width 13.4mm Depth 21.2mm Gate Arm Length(short) 55.6mm Gate Arm Length(long) 95.6mm Electrical Input Voltage 10-21VAC 10-18VDC Speed to Distance Chart (1/87 scale) Commanded Speed (sMPH) HO Scale Speed (in/sec) 0.20 0.40 1.00... -
Page 14: Limited One-Year Warranty
Service & Warranty Information How to Get Service Under the Terms of the Limited One-Year Warranty When you suspect an item is defective, please check the operator's manual for standard operation and trouble- shooting techniques that may correct the problem. Additional information may be found on the M.T.H. Website. Should you still require service, follow the instructions below to obtain warranty service.
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