Trix Minitrix BR 218, Manual

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Functions 

•  Built-in electronic circuit for optional operation with a 

conventional DC train controller (max. ±12 volts), Trix 

Systems, Trix Selectrix (SX1), and Selectrix 2 (SX2), or 

digital systems adhering to the NMRA standards. 

•  Automatic system recognition between digital and analog 

operation. 

•   No automatic system recognition between the digital 

systems. 

•  Triple headlights in the front, dual red marker lights in the 

rear, that change over with the direction of travel.

•   NEM close coupler mechanism and coupler pocket. 

Notes on digital operation 

•   When operating in a digital system for the first time (SX1, 

SX2, or DCC), the decoder must be set to this digital sys-

tem. To do this, the decoder must be programmed once in 

this digital system (example: change the address).

•  The setting done at the factory does not permit operation 

with opposite polarity DC power in the braking block. 

If you want this characteristic, you must do without 

conventional DC power operation (DCC: CV 29 / Bit 2 = 0). 

Safety Notes

•  This locomotive is only to be used with the operating 

system it is designed for.

•  This locomotive must not be supplied with power from 

more than one power pack.

•  Pay close attention to the safety notes in the instructions 

for your operating system.

•  Analog 14 volts DC, digital 22 volts AC.

•   The feeder track must be equipped to prevent inter

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ference with radio and television reception, when the 

locomotive is to be run in conventional operation. The 

14972 interference suppression set is to be used for this 

purpose. The interference suppression set is not suitable 

for digital operation. 

•   Do not expose the model to direct sunlight, extreme 

changes in temperature, or high humidity. 

•   The wire used for feeder connections to the track may be 

a maximum of 2 meters / 78 inches long.

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WARNING!

 Sharp edges and points required for operation. 

Important Notes

•   The operating instructions and the packaging are a com

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ponent part of the product and must therefore be kept as 

well as transferred along with the product to others. 

•   Please see your authorized Trix dealer for repairs or 

spare parts. 

•   The warranty card included with this product specifies 

the warranty conditions.

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