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1. Important information
Please read this manual completely and attentively before using the product for the first time. Keep this manual. It is part of the product.
1.1 Safety instructions
Caution:
Risk of injury!
Due to the detailed reproduction of the original and the intended use, this product can have peaks, edges and breakable parts. Tools are
required for installation.
Electrical hazard!
Never put the connecting wires into a power socket! Regularly examine the transformer for damage. In case of any damage, do not use
the transformer.
Make sure that the power supply is switched off when you mount the device and connect the cables!
Only use VDE/EN tested special model train transformers for the power supply!
The power sources must be protected to avoid the risk of burning cables.
1.2 Using the product for its correct purpose
This product is intended:
- For installation in model train layouts and dioramas.
- For connection to an authorized model train transformer (e. g. item 5200) or a digital command station.
- For operation in dry rooms only.
Using the product for any other purpose is not approved and is considered inappropriate. The manufacturer is not responsible for any dam-
age resulting from the improper use of this product.
1.3 Checking the package contents
Check the contents of the package for completeness:
- Signal model with drive unit
- Retaining ring
- Manual
2. Introduction
Viessmann semaphore signals have some considerable benefits: Prototypical slow movement and they are simple to mount and connect.
This signal has an electromagnetic drive unit, end position stop and an integrated contact for train control.
Viessmann semaphores have finely detailed metal masts, which are very sensitive. Therefore, you should never touch the masts but only the
drive unit for installation and deinstallation (fig. 1).
If you have to unmount the signal, do not pull at the signal mast. Carefully take the drive unit instead and push it up.
3. Setting up signals
Wheels and rails of the railway are made of steel. The friction between steel and steel is very low, which results in long stopping distances.
To prevent accidents caused by the long stopping distance, distant signals were built. A distant signal shows the aspect of the following main
signal on the topical way.
Distant signals are put up in stopping distance in front of the main signal. They stand on the right side of the track. Depending on the allowed
speed the distance is 400 m, 700 m or 1000 m (fig. 3).
To inform the engine driver that a distant signal is in front of him, warning beacons are put up on the right side of the track.
For more information regarding signals please see Viessmann signal book, item 5299 – German language.
4. Checking the function
Remove the signal from the package carefully. Check all functions prior to installation.
Connect the yellow wire (the one without the resistor) to one of the terminals of a 16 V transformer (AC/DC), e. g. Viessmann item 5200. Then
alternately connect each variety of the blue wires to the other terminal, but only briefly.
Connecting the cable results in the following arm positions.
Never connect the blue cables at the same time to the transformer.
This
may destroy the signal.
Blue with red marker:
Signal on “expect stop” (Vr0).
Blue with green marker:
Signal on “expect proceed” (Vr1) or on “expect proceed slowly” (Vr2).
5. Mounting
1. Saw a square hole of 15 x 15 mm at the mounting place. Before that, 4 holes of 6 mm diameter each should be drilled in the corners.
Please use the pattern which is shown in fig. 4.
