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FI-1
Art. 70-020000
Funktionsinverter
für Fahrzeugdecoder
Function inverter
for vehicle decoders
Inverseur de fonction
pour décodeurs de véhicules
Functie-inverter
voor voertuigdecoders
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Contents
1. Getting started .........................................................................15
2. Safety instructions.....................................................................16
3. Safe and correct soldering.........................................................19
4. Operation overview...................................................................20
5. Technical specifications..............................................................20
6. Connecting the FI-1...................................................................21
7. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................23
8. Guarantee bond........................................................................24
9. EU declaration of conformity......................................................25
10. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................25
1. Getting started
How to use this manual
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct
connecting of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise
you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety
instructions and the checklist for trouble shooting. 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 module on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
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Intended use
The function inverter FI-1 is designed to be operated according to the
instructions in this manual in model building, especially with model
railways. Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees.
The function inverter FI-1 should not be mounted 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 function inverter,
one manual.
Required materials
For assembling the kit you need:
an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) or a regulated soldering
iron with a fine tip and a soldering iron stand,
a tip-cleaning sponge,
a heat-resistant mat,
a small side cutter and wire stripper,
as necessary a pair of tweezers and long nose pliers,
electronic tin solder (0.5 mm diameter),
wire.
2. 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.
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Electrical hazards
Touching powered, live components,
touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction,
short circuits 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 prevent this danger:
Never perform wiring on a powered module.
Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed,
clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.
Only use low power for this module 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 module.
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.
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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
module.
Caution:
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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3. 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.
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.
Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the wire
and the soldering eye are heated at the same time. Simultaneously add
solder (not too much). As soon as the solder becomes liquid take it
away. Hold the soldering tip at the spot for a few seconds so that the
solder flows into the joint, then remove the soldering iron.
The joint should be held still for about 5 seconds after soldering.
To make a good soldering joint you should use a clean and
unoxidised soldering tip. Clean the soldering tip with a damp piece of
cloth, a damp sponge or a piece of silicon cloth.
After soldering check (preferably with a magnifying glass) tracks for
accidental solder bridges and short circuits. This would cause faulty
operation or, in the worst case, permanent damage. You can remove
excess solder by putting a clean soldering tip on the spot. The solder
will become liquid again and flow from the soldering spot to the
soldering tip.
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4. Operation overview
The function inverter has to be connected between the LED and the
function output of the locomotive or function decoder and inverts the
polarity of the decoder connections. Examples of use:
Red-yellow or red-white dual-LEDs are suitable as the front or back
lighting of model railway locomotives or carriages. Often they have a
common cathode for both colours. For that reason they cannot be
connected directly to the function outputs of vehicle decoders, as
decoders´ return conductors have a reverse polaritiy (+). These dualLEDs can be connected via a function inverter to the decoder outputs.
The cathodes (-) of LED-lighting in standard control cab coaches are
often mounted with a common connection to earth. For that reason
they cannot be connected directly to a vehicle decoder when mounting
a decoder. Instead of altering the diodes you can mount a function
inverter.
5. Technical specifications
Supply voltage Digital voltage of the decoder
Current consumption (without
connected LEDs) approx.
0,1 mA
Max. total current 30 mA
Protected to IP 00
Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C
Ambient temperature in storage -10 ... +80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 %
Dimensions of the PCB (approx.) 7,5 x 6,5 x 2 mm
Weight of the PCB 0,1 g
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6. Connecting the FI-1
Connecting the LEDs
LEDs should always be connected to the function outputs of the vehicle
decoder via a series resistor. If not operated via a series resistor they
will be destroyed when put into operation. The value of the series
resistor depends on the supply voltage.
Necessary value of the series resistor for a dual-LED with 15 mA current
input:
Digital voltage on the rails [V] Value of the series resistor
12 820 W
14 – 16 V 1,0 kW
18 1,2 kW
20 – 22 V 1,5 kW
> 24 V 1,8 kW
Advice: When using a not regulated booster, the digital voltage on the
rails is 1,4-fold as high as the nominal voltage of the transformer.
Example:
Nominal voltage of the transformer: 18 V
à Digital voltage on the rails: 1,4 x 18 V = 25,2 V
Connecting a LED for the top light
You can connect an additional yellow LED for the top light in series with
one of the two dual-LEDs (yellow LED) to the function inverter.
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Example: Connecting dual-LEDs
The LEDs are connected that way the yellow parts light at forward
motion.
Connecting point FI-1 Connection to
X1 (colour: yellow) Function outputs of the vehicle decoder
X2 (colour: red)
X3 Return conductor for all outputs of the decoder
X4 Anodes (+) of the yellow LEDs of the dual-LEDs
X5 Anodes (+) of the red LEDs of the dual-LEDs
X6 Cathodes (-) of the dual-LEDs
Fig. 2: Connection Diagram
Caution:
If a component gets too hot, disconnect the module and power supply
from the mains immediately. Possible short circuit!
Fixing the module
Mount the PCB in a suitable position in the carriage as required, using
double sided adhesive tape for instance.
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7. Check list for troubleshooting
Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke.
Disconnect the system from the mains immediately!
Possible cause: The supply voltage is too high. à Reduce the supply
voltage according to the specifications in the chapter "Technical
specifications".
Possible cause: The module is defective. à Return the module for
repair.
The LED does not light.
Possible cause: None of the decoder outputs are active. à Check if
at least one of the function outputs of the decoder is switched on.
Possible cause: The connection to the power supply is interrupted.
à Check the connections.
Hotline: If problems with your module occur, our hotline is pleased to
help you (mail address on the last page).
Repairs: You can send in a defective module for repair (address on the
last page). In case of guarantee the repair is free of charge for you.
With damages not covered by guarantee, the maximum fee for the
repair is the difference between the price for the ready-built module
and the kit according to our valid price list. We reserve the right to
reject the repairing of a module when the repair is impossible for
technical or economic reasons.
Please do not send in modules for repair charged to us. In case of
warranty we will reimburse the forwarding expenses up to the flat rate
we charge according to our valid price list for the delivery of the
product. With repairs not covered by guarantee you have to bear the
expenses for sending back and forth.
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8. Guarantee bond
For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the
date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after
the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first
purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic
person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of selfemployment. The guarantee exists supplementary to the legal warranty
of merchantability due to the consumer by the seller.
The warranty includes the free correction of faults which can be proved
to be due to material failure or factory flaw. With kits we guarantee
the completeness and 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 assembled and the ready-built circuit connected according to
the manual and when start and mode of operation follow the
instructions.
We retain the right to repair, make improvements, to deliver spares or
to return the purchase price. Other claims are excluded. Claims for
secondary damages or product liability consist only according to legal
requirements.
Condition for this guarantee to be valid, is the adherence to the
manual. In addition, the guarantee claim is excluded in the following
cases:
if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made,
if repair attempts have failed with a ready-built module or device,
if damaged by other persons,
if damaged by faulty operation or by careless use or abuse.
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9. EU declaration of conformity
This product conforms with the EC-directives mentioned below
and is therefore CE certified.
2004/108/EG on electromagnetic. Underlying standards: EN 55014-1
and EN 61000-6-3. 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, connection diagrams and PCB layout included with this
manual.
Use only original spare parts for repairs.
2011/65/EG on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS). Underlying
standard: EN 50581.
10. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive
This product conforms with the EC-directive 2012/19/EG on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The Tams Elektronik GmbH is registered with the WEEE-no.
DE 37847206, according to. § 6 sect. 2 of the German
electro regulations from the responsible authority for the
disposal of used electro equipment.
Don´t dispose of this product in the house refuse, bring it to the next
recycling bay.
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