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When in doubt about safety, or the connection or operation of the device, which is not ex-
plained in these operating instructions, please contact us or a recognized expert.
3.2 Electrical Safety
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Operate the module only with low voltage according to the specifications in the technical
data chapter. Only use power supplies, such as transformers or digital control stations, that
are certified for use in model railway applications. Connection of higher voltages (e.g. 230 V
mains voltage) is not permitted, also not on relay contacts. There is danger to life through
an electric shock and a risk of fire!
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Adhere to the limits on maximum allowable current according to the specifications in the
technical data chapter. Exceeding the limits leads to overload and destruction of the device
and bears the risk of fire or electric shock.
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Switch off the power supply before working on the electrical connections.
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Pay attention to appropriate wire cross sections (rule of thumb: 0,1 mm² per 1 A maximum
possible current, e. g. 0,5 mm² cross section for 5 A maximum current).
3.3 Heat Generation
Electronic components on the product may heat up significantly during operation.
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When mounting the product, ensure sufficient air circulation around the device to prevent
heat build-up and overheating. This especially applies when installing the board in a hous-
ing.
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When mounting the product, keep sufficient distance to heat sensitive and inflammable ob-
jects (e. g. wood or plastic surfaces, cable insulation).
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When touching the product, there is danger of skin burn.
4 Function of the bogobit Bremsmodul
4.1 General Function
The Bogobit Bremsmodul Oneway is a brake module for digitally controlled model railways. The
module generates a “brake voltage” that is applied to the track depending on the aspect of a sig-
nal. This lets locos brake smoothly if they are equipped with a suitable decoder.
With the Bogobit Bremsmodul Oneway the braking prototypically happens only in one driving dir-
ection. So, if the loco approaches the signal from behind, it continues to drive along. To detect the
driving direction, the track is divided into two consecutive sections, whose occupancy is detected
by the brake module through a current sensor. In summary:
Operational mode 1 – e. g. on free track:
The brake module is used at
one
signal with braking in
one
direction.
If station tracks are passed in both directions, a signal is placed at each end of the track. One
Bogobit Bremsmodul Oneway can observe the signals at both ends and brake an approaching train
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