TAMS Elektronik Booster B-2 User manual

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Booster B-2

Art.-Nr. 25-01-141 / 25-01-142

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n Deutsch 3 n English 26 n Français 49 n Nederlands 72

English B-2

Table of contents

1. Why Boosters? 27

2. Getting started 27

3. Your B-2 29

4. Technical specifications 30

5. Safety instructions 31

6. EMC declaration 33

7. Safe and correct soldering 33

8. Assembling the kit 35

9. Splitting your model railway layout 41

10. Connecting the booster 42

11. Operation 44

12. Check list for troubleshooting 46

13. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty 47

Parts list I.1 / I.2 Circuit Diagram (Fig. 1) II Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (Fig. 2) III.1 Drill stencil for heat sink (Fig. 3) III.2 Cut-out for housing (Fig. 4) III.2 Connections diagram (Fig. 5) IV (Pages I to IV in the centre of this handbook are removable.)

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B-2 English

1. Why Boosters?

Boosters amplify the digital signals sent from the control unit and supply a connected track with power.

You can measure the power consumption as follows:

§ a locomotive: Gauge N: 600 mA / Gauge H0: 800 mA /

> Gauge 0: 1 A

§ a wagon light: 50 - 200 mA

§ another consumer (such as a sound module): 100 - 300 mA

§ reserve for points: 10% of the calculated sum of power

consumption The Booster B-2 can supply 3A. If your overall power demand exceeds the capacity of one booster you have to connect additional boosters according to the special requirements of your layout.

2. Getting started

How to use this manual

This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct assembly of the kit and fitting of the ready-built device, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter. You will then know where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.

Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If you pass the kit or the ready-built device on to another person, please pass on the manual with it.

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English B-2

Intended use

The kit or the ready-built device can be assembled and operated with a digital model railway using this manual.

Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees. The kit and the ready-built device should not be assembled or fitted by

children under the age of 14. Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manual

are mandatory for the user.

Checking the package contents

Please make sure that your package contains:

§ one kit, containing the components listed in the parts and one PCB

§ one booster B-2,

§ one manual.

Required materials

For assembling the kit you need:

§ an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) with a fine tip,

§ a soldering iron stand,

§ a tip-cleaning sponge,

§ a heat-resistant mat,

§ a small side cutter and wire stripper,

§ a pair of tweezers and long nose pliers,

§ tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter),

In order to connect the booster you need:

§ wire. Recommended diameters: > 0,10 mm² for the connections to

the push-button switch and the central unit and > 1,5 mm² for the

connections to the transformer and the rails,

§ transformer with 16-20 V voltage and minimum 3 A current

(minimum 50 VA).

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B-2 English

3. Your B-2

1 Connection central unit 2 Connection push-button 3 Connection transformer 4 Connection track 5 Setting MM / DCC 6 Setting short-circuit

sensivity

7 Operation display

1 2 3 4

Data formats and ports

The B-2 is a multi protocol booster for your model railroad and capable of amplifying data sent in the Motorola or the DCC format. It can be connected either to the track port of a Motorola or DCC central unit, or to a DCC-conforming booster port of a central unit.

Balanced track voltage

The booster B-2 is balanced, that means it keeps the power in a connected track section constant on 18 V – independent of the actual power consumption. This prevents changes in locomotive speeds and the lightings´ brightness resulting from voltage variations.

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Short-circuit protection

The short-circuit protection prevents damages to the booster, vehicles and / or tracks, due to a derailed engine, for example. The sensivity of the short-circuit protection has to be set on a trim-pot.

When a short circuit occurs at the track output, an internal current limiter prevents damages to components of the booster and automatically switches off the booster. The automatic short-circuit switch-off can be cut off by bridging the push-button for switching-on the B-2.

When the short-circuit warning wire is connected to the central unit, the booster sends an overload signal to the central unit in case of a short- circuit. Most central units then switch off the booster.

4. Technical specifications

Supply voltage 16-20 Volt alternating voltage (a.c.) Input voltage 12-20 Volt digital voltage Output voltage approx. 18 Volt digital voltage Output current max. 3 A Consumption max. 60 Watt Protected to IP 00

Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60 °C Ambient temperature in storage -10 - + 80 °C Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 % Dimensions (including housing) approx. 114 x 99 x 42 mm Weight of the circuit approx 93 g

Weight including housing approx 215 g

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B-2 English

5. Safety instructions

Mechanical hazards

Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch out for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB.

Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.

Electrical hazards

§ Touching powered, live components,

§ touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction,

§ short circuits,

§ connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified,

§ impermissibly high humidity,

§ condensation build up

can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger:

§ Never perform wiring on a powered device.

§ Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed,

clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.

§ Only use low power for this device as described in this manual and

only use certified transformers.

§ Connect transformers and soldering irons only in approved mains

sockets installed by an authorised electrician.

§ Observe cable diameter requirements.

§ After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for

dispersion.

§ Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the

ready-built device.

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Fire risk

Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire, which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation. Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually needed. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammable materials. Use a suitable soldering iron stand. Never leave a hot soldering iron or station unattended.

Thermal danger

A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can cause skin burns. As a precaution:

§ use a heat-resistant mat during soldering,

§ always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand,

§ point the soldering iron tip carefully when soldering, and

§ remove liquid solder with a thick wet rag or wet sponge from the

soldering tip.

Dangerous environments

A working area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry room with enough freedom of movement.

Other dangers

Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they are inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of 14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built device.

Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, with fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.

In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be supervised by qualified personnel.

In industrial institutions, health and safety regulations applying to electronic work must be adhered to.

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6. EMC declaration

This product is developed and tested in accordance with the European standards EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3 and meets the EC - directive 2004/108/EG and legal requirements.

To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must take the following precautions:

§ Connect the transformer only to an approved mains socket installed

by an authorised electrician.

§ Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow the

instructions, circuit diagram and PCB layout included with this

manual.

§ Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the

ready-built device.

7. Safe and correct soldering

Caution:

Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the chapter Safety instructions. If you have had training in soldering you can skip this chapter.

§ Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip

clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point

effectively.

§ Only use electronic tin solder with flux.

§ When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or

soldering grease. They contain acids that can corrode components

and copper tracks.

§ Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessary

can destroy components and can damage copper tracks or

soldering eyes.

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