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d) Connecting the smoke generator
Most smoke generators are wired against the chassis.
Therefore the smoke generator only receives current in every
second half cycle. How much power gets to the smoke
generator depends on your command station and the digital
protocol. Generally, Seuthe type 11 is recommended, but it
does not get enough power and therefore does not smoke
satisfactorily.
There are two options on how to solve this problem:
Solution 1: Using the Seuthe No. 10. This type is intended for
analogue operation and draws a relatively high current. Subject
to its tolerance levels, it may trigger the overload protection of
the decoder. In this case, you must wire a relay (ESU No. 51963)
into the circuit or you slightly reduce the „Brightness“ of the
output.
Solution 2: Using the Seuthe No. 11. Do not wire it against the
chassis but rather use the blue wire for the second pole („U+“).
This prevents the asymmetric track signal from interfering with
the smoke generator. It represents the best solution but is
sometimes a bit difficult in terms of wiring.
6.8. Connecting Capacitors
On many older layouts, current pick up of locomotives is not very
reliable. Therefore, power interruptions may cause a stop or
jerky movement when the locomotive travels over turnouts at
low speeds. This can be overcome with buffer capacitors (100
uF / 25V or higher show the desired results). If desired you may
connect them to the LokPilot decoders.
Soldering wires onto a decoder requires quality soldering
equipment and experience. Our warranty does not cover
damage caused by inappropriate soldering. Consider carefully
if you really need that capacitor.
6.8.1. All LokPilot H0
You can connect two larger capacitors as per the circuit in Fig.
11. One buffers the motor output, the smaler capacitor supports
the microcontroller of the decoder. The capacitor is charged via
a resistor (100 Ohms) thus preventing the digital system from
interpreting the charging current as short circuit at the time of
switch-on. The diode makes sure that the energy of the capacitor
is fully available when required.
However, you may not run this locomotive on AC layouts
anymore. Risk of destruction!
Disconnect / remove the capacitor prior to programming with
the ESU LokProgrammer!
6.8.2. Integral „PowerPack“ in LokPilot XL V3.0
The LokPilot XL V3.0 comes ex works with a particularly powerful
energy buffer. This „PowerPack“ allows your locomotive to keep
running for 2 seconds without power. The PowerPack does not
have to be configured, it simply works anytime. Please consider
the following aspects:
•The PowerPack only operates in digital mode. It automatically
turns off on analogue layouts.
•It may take up to two minutes to fully charge the capacitor
(„GoldCap“). Therefore, the time bridged with the energy buffer
depends on the current draw of your locomotive and the charge-
up time.
•You may notice a certain reduction in the speed of a fast running
locomotive whenever the PowerPack provides power to the
locomotive. This is quite normal and does not represent faulty
behaviour.
•For safety reasons the PowerPack switches off the motor after
about 2 seconds even if there is still enough energy available.
Please also bear in mind that the locomotive may take up to 2
seconds before responding to the emergency stop button!
Installing the Decoder
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