User manual DALLEE ELECTRONICS STEAM LOCOMATIC SOUND

[. . . ] LocoMaticTM type 4 STEAM Sound & Control for AC or DC TRACK POWER by Instructions rev 1. 2 CAUTION: this device can be damaged by static discharge. please exercise care during installation to avoid this possibility. discharge yourself to an electrical ground (outlet cover screw) before removing this device from its anti-static bag. please read instruction sheet completely before attempting to install and operate this product. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This sound / control system consists of a double stacked printed circuit board with an additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. [. . . ] The most common installation would be to locate the wires 5 coming from the center rail rollers (3 rail operators) or right rail (2 rail operators) and disconnect them from the present location. Connect these wires to one end of the choke and then connect the other end of the choke to the same location that the wires were originally connected to. Be sure to properly insulate your connections and to mount the choke so that it does not move. Double sided mounting tape makes a simple and neat installation. In some situations it may be simpler to connect the choke between the load and the frame ground. Either method is acceptable as long as the choke is in series between the track and the load. Motor Problems: If your locomotive reset's to the forward position (when operating in standard mode) or lurches intermittently, you will need to install a choke in series with a motor lead to eliminate large motor noise from becoming fed back to the sound system. The choke functions best when placed at or as near to the motor as possible. A choke from item 702 can be used in most cases. There is on board filtering for this problem but it is best handled at the motor brushes. This is also why a capacitor is placed across the motor brushes as shown in the wiring instructions. APPENDIX: Simultaneous operation of a LocoMaticTM compatible locomotive with a Lionel TrainmasterTM command equipped locomotive. Since both of these control systems can function with a fixed AC voltage it becomes possible to operate simultaneously and independently with both systems on the same track if certain conditions are met. The fixed voltage power to the Lionel Trainmaster Command System must be passed through the LocoMaticTM controller before being connected to the track. The LocoMaticTM controller does not interfere with the Lionel Trainmaster Command Control System. All Command equipped locomotives or other devices that are common to the fixed voltage power supply will require the installation of a choke in series with power pick up. This series connection can be made either on the center rail pick up or on the ground, whichever is easier. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE for additional information. With the above installation completed and track power "on", the Lionel Command equipped locomotive is operational via the Trainmaster Command Control System. Another locomotive, equipped with a LocoMatic sound / control system in the LocoMaticTM COMMAND MODE, can also be operated at the same time on the same track via the LocoMaticTM controller. Motor Problems: If your locomotive reset's to the forward position when operating in standard mode, or lurches intermittently when operating in LocoMaticTM command mode, you will need to install a choke in series with each motor lead to eliminate large motor noise from becoming fed back to the sound system. The chokes functions best when placed at or as near to the motor as possible. [. . . ] CHOKE (Coil) Input Output To install the choke in 3-rail passenger cars with multiple pickups: 1 . . . . . . remove the existing center roller pickup wires. connect these wires together to form a common wire. place a new wire from one truck roller to the second truck roller. [. . . ]