User manual DALLEE ELECTRONICS STEAM LOCOMATIC SOUND TYPE 3

[. . . ] LocoMaticTM type 3 STEAM Sound & Control for AC or DC TRACK POWER by Instructions rev 1. 1 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 main printed circuit board with an additional small circuit board attached by a wire harness. [. . . ] Similarly, if running in reverse, holding the FORWARD button will result in a slow to stop and then an acceleration in forward. The ALT / SLOW button results in an emergency stop. If there seems to be a lack of response to the buttons on the LocoMaticTM controller it is generally due to either poor electrical contact between the pick up rollers and wheels and the track because of dirt, or the lack of a choke (see "supplemental note" below) in series with something that is getting its power from the track. NOTE: regarding multiple unit locomotives - because of the possibility of lack of response due to poor electrical contact it is suggested that you do not attempt control changes to multiple locomotives while such locomotives are on track areas of poor contact such as switches or crossings. If multiples lose synchronization between units either increase to full speed or come to a full stop to restore synchronization. Operating a locomotive, with this sound / control system installed, under LocoMaticTM COMMAND CONTROL is simply the use of the buttons on the LocoMaticTM controller to implement the desired motions and sounds. ****** SUPPLEMENTAL NOTE ****** The signals generated by the LocoMaticTM controller may be adversely affected by any powered device that is connected to the track at the same time that the LocoMaticTM controller is functional. This would include track powered accessories, lighted cars or a lighted or powered locomotive operating from the same transformer that is passed through the LocoMaticTM controller. To eliminate this possibility it is required that all accessories be independently powered by a separate transformer or transformers. Lighted cars or other lighted or powered locomotives that will be operating with a locomotive with this sound / control system installed MUST BE MODIFIED by installation of a choke in series between track pick up and the lights and / or motor. The most common installation would be to locate the wires 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. 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 5 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. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]