TAMS Elektronik PZS-3 User manual

PZS-3

Pendelzugsteuerung Shuttle-train control

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Pendeltreinsturing

Art.-Nr. 21-01-095 / 22-01-095

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Table of contents

How to use this manual 30 Intended use 30 Safety instructions 31 EMC declaration 33 Operation overview 33 Technical specifications 35 Checking the package contents 36 Required tools and consumables 36 Safe and correct soldering 36 Assembling the kit 38 Performing a functional test 43 Connecting the shuttle-train control 44 Operation 46 Programming the shuttle-train control 48 FAQ 50 Manufacturer's note 51 Certification 51 Conditional warranty 51

Parts list I.1 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (Fig. 1) I.2 Connections (Fig. 2-3) II-III Circuit Diagram (Fig. 4) IV (Pages I to IV in the centre of this handbook are removeable.)

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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 module, 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 module on to another person, please pass on the manual with it.

Intended use

The kit or the ready-built module can be assembled and operated using this manual. It is designed for use in a.c. model railway layouts to control realistic shuttle-train traffic between two terminus stations.

Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees. The kit and the ready-built module 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.

Caution:

The circuit contains integrated circuits. These are very sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch components without first discharging yourself. Touching a radiator or other grounded metal part will discharge you.

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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 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.

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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 module.

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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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 layut included with this manual.

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

ready-built module.

Operation overview

Please notice:

Pincipally, the shuttle-train control is not suitable for operation with locomotives equipped with a decoder with automatic recognition of the analogue mode.

The module controls the shuttle-train traffic between two terminus stations of an analogue a.c. model railway layout. One additional stop can be added in each direction of traffic between the terminus stations. At the second terminus station points can be connected. This allows the alternating traffic of two trains on the shuttle-train section.

The shuttle-train traffic runs automatically. The trains are slowed down before reaching the terminus sections or the two stops as soon as a track busy indicator integrated into the module indicates the train coming into the respective section. The further course (braking, halting and accelerating) is time controlled.

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English PZS-3 Independent of the automatically running shuttle-train traffic between

the terminus sections (and the two stops), extra halts can be incorporated with external circuits at any time and place.

The traffic

§ between the terminus stations

§ between the terminus stations and the stops

§ between the terminus stations, the stops and/or the extra halts

always runs in four phases: acceleration, normal speed, braking and halt. The length of the phases acceleration, braking and halt can be programmed

§ individually for each of the two terminus stations

§ individually for each of the two stops

§ jointly for all extra halts.

The length of the phases is adjusted at a trimmer, the settings are saved in an IC.

The shuttle-train section has to be supplied via an analogue a.c. transformer of it´s own. This allows the setting of the maximum driving voltage for the shuttle-train section (and thus the maximum speed) individually.

The extra halts, are released as soon as the corresponding input of the module is connected to earth. This can be done at any time, regardless in which position of the shuttle-train section the train is.

There are a whole range of applications for this module , e.g.:

§ realising extra halts along the shuttle-train section or

§ implikation of signal stops or

§ triggering exact halts at defined positions (e.g. at the end of a

platform). To trigger additional halts, several external circuits can be used, e.g. manually released swiches, couplings with reed contacts or light barriers or complex signal control circuits.

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PZS-3 English The halt at the terminus stations, the stops and the extra halts can be

prolonged by connecting the corresponding input of the module to earth. Then the train stops at the station, it remains still as long as the input is connected to earth (at least so long as programmed for the particular halt). This allows intervention in the automatic shuttle-train traffic via a switch or an external extra circuit.

If the input which allows you to prolong the halt at the different stops, is connected to earth while the train is moving, an emergency halt is released. This prevents an accident when for instance the locomotive has not accepted the switching impulse for the change of direction.

Technical specifications

Supply voltage for the module 16-18 Volt a.c. voltage Supply voltage a.c. driving transformer

for the shuttle-train section of it´s own Current consumption (without connected loads) approx. 30 mA

Max. current per output 1 A Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60 °C Ambient temperature in storage -10 - + 80 °C Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 % Dimensions approx. 73 x 80 mm Weight approx. 70 g

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Checking the package contents

Check the contents of the package for completeness immediately after unpacking:

§ one kit, containing the components listed in the parts list (see

page I.1) and one PCB or

§ one ready-built module,

§ one manual.

Required tools and consumables

Make sure you have the following tools, equipment and materials ready for use:

§ 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 (not necessary for the

ready-built module),

§ tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter),

§ wire (diameter: > 0,25 mm² for all connections),

§ an electric light bulb for testing the module,

§ if necessary, two push-button switches for programming the

module.

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

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