tams elektronik B-4, User Manual

Page 1: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k Manual Booster B 4 Item no 40 19407 40 19417 tams elektronik n n n...

Page 2: ...U declaration of conformity 29 12 Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive 29 09 2016 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any...

Page 3: ...in order to prevent damages at rails and vehicles In layouts monitored by RailCom the booster also provides the so called RailCom cutout needed to transfer RailCom feedback data You can measure the po...

Page 4: ...on to another person please pass on the manual with it Intended use The booster B 4 is designed to be operated according to the instructions in this manual in model building especially in digital mode...

Page 5: ...ormer s voltage Desired track voltage Recommended transformer s voltage AC voltage DC voltage 10 12 V 12 V desired track voltage 2 V 12 15 V 15 V 15 18 V 16 V 18 22 V 18 V 22 V 20 V Determining the tr...

Page 6: ...ts and connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock Take the following precautions to...

Page 7: ...l voltage Power max 120 Watt Digital formats DCC Motorola mfx control commands only Feedback log RailCom Interface DCC conforming booster port 3 pole Track signal symmetrical Protected to IP 00 Ambien...

Page 8: ...RailCom feedback data in RailCom monitored sections When using the B 4 with control units sending a DCC signal but not compatible to RailCom providing the RailCom cutout can cause malfunction Some ol...

Page 9: ...track voltage Value in state of delivery Z 12 V N and TT 14 V H0 18 V 18 V 0 I and II 20 24 V Short circuit protection The Booster B 4 provides an intergrated short circuit breaking in shape of an int...

Page 10: ...e current to protect electronic components vehicles and the tracks from damage Risk of fire Automatic switching on after a short circuit After a short circuit the B 4 switches on automatically after 4...

Page 11: ...When overheating the booster switches off automatically for safety reasons Possible causes Hindrance to the flow of air through the ventilation slits at the booster s top and back surface Significantl...

Page 12: ...Booster B 4 Switching on and off the B 4 with a DCC points switching command The B 4 can be switched on and off via a a DCC point switching command sent to an assigned points address Points straight B...

Page 13: ...n at the same time The following divisions are useful station engine sheds the main lines if necessary in several sections the branch lines if necessary in several sections Make sure that section bord...

Page 14: ...report wire D Ground C Data Connections Rear side of the B 4 A Connections to the control unit and following boosters B Connections to the transformer and the tracks C data 1 transformer D earth data...

Page 15: ...Check that the pin assignment of the control unit s booster interface corresponds to that of the booster If you want the control unit to switch off the booster when a short circuit occurs you have to...

Page 16: ...If you have then please note The left pole of the second booster s track port has to be connected to the same rail as the left pole of the booster already connected The same goes of course for the ri...

Page 17: ...hort circuit 4 10 Sek to be set in 1 sec steps 4 sec 4 sec or 10 sec Max track current interrupting current after a short circuit 2 5 A to be set in 1 A steps 5 A yes RailCom active or inactive active...

Page 18: ...chosen address as locomotive decoders do not allow setting a value for CV 7 version After having started the programming mode input the value 62 for CV 7 the LED flashes quickly with a yellow light Yo...

Page 19: ...seconds 36 6 seconds 7 9 seconds 40 10 seconds Max track current interrupting current Default value 5 A 42 2 amperes 43 3 amperes 44 4 amperes 45 5 amperes RailCom Default value active 51 active 52 in...

Page 20: ...n Watchdog funtion active Limiting value for short circuit warning Default value 0 A 81 0 A Hint The short circuit warning will be sent when the set interrupting current less the value is exceeded Exa...

Page 21: ...by inserting jumpers Before inserting the jumpers you have to open the booster s housing In order to release the clips bolting the two red half shells of the housing press in the housing on it s side...

Page 22: ...inserted Max track current interrupting current 2 amperes JP3 inserted JP 4 open Max track current interrupting current 3 amperes JP4 inserted JP3 open Max track current interrupting current 4 ampere...

Page 23: ...t lights or flashes indicating the operation modes or problems that occur LED Meaning red constantly lighting Short circuit at the track output red quickly flashing Switching off after exceeding the m...

Page 24: ...enables you to read out and display the current booster s settings In order to read out the settings input the value 62 for CV 7 for any DCC locomotive address Proceed as described in the manual of y...

Page 25: ...ions The booster switches off the LED flashes quickly in the colour red Possible reason The booster is poorly ventilated Ensure the ventilation slits at the booster s top and back surface allow the ai...

Page 26: ...ent to the assigned points address Enter a switching command for the points address After a points switching command the booster has been switched off the LED flashes yellow Possible reason The points...

Page 27: ...e the maximum fee for the repair is 50 of the sales price according to our valid price list We reserve the right to reject the repairing of a device when the repair is impossible for technical or econ...

Page 28: ...quality of the components as well as the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state We guarantee the adherence to the technical specifications when the kit has been assembl...

Page 29: ...alled by an authorised electrician Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow the instructions connection diagrams and PCB layout included with this manual Use only original spare par...

Page 30: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k English Booster B 4 Page 30...

Page 31: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k Booster B 4 English Page 31...

Page 32: ...n Information and tips n n http www tams online de n n n Warranty and service n n Tams Elektronik GmbH n Fuhrberger Stra e 4 DE 30625 Hannover fon 49 0 511 55 60 60 fax 49 0 511 55 61 61 e mail model...