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While holding the button down, set the desired minimum speed. Release the button to save.
Program Button
A momentary press at any time will enter program mode and cause an emergency stop if pressed while running.
In program mode, the LED will blink the Option Code of the Parameter currently selected by the DIP switch. A
momentary button press after the code will increment the Option Code. When the desired option has been
reached, hold down the Program Button for about 3 seconds until the LED starts flashing rapidly, indicating the
new option has been saved. Change more options by changing the DIP switch to the desired parameter, and re-
peat above. To exit program mode, power down and restart.
LED
Power:
LED should be ON when power is applied.
Diagnostics:
LED will turn OFF while a button is pressed: Start, Stop, Dir
LED will turn OFF while the Start input, or Stop input goes low (connected to common).
Programming: LED will turn start blinking Option Codes when the Program button is pressed.
LED will flash rapidly while the Program button is held down to save the option.
While Running ...
Automated station stops can be done using a track mounted reed switch, and a magnet located on the locomo-
tive. When the loco passes over the reed switch, a station stop will be performed as programmed by Station Stop
Percentage Parameter 2; i.e. it will only stop a certain percentage of the time, or with the use of two reed switch-
es, one at each end of a track, and Parameter 2 Option 6, it will run in back and forth trolley mode.
Stopping the train
A running train can be stopped automatically after running for One Lap or after a Time Period of X minutes (See
Run Mode Parameter 3.) If a station stop reed switch in used, the train will stop at the station and wait for the next
start command. Otherwise it will just stop wherever it is when time runs out.
The train can also be stopped at any time by holding down the Stop Button.
Installation
Power Input
Power input to the APTC can be any DC power source, 7-25 VDC, connected to the Vin +,- terminals. The most
economical and best power source is an industrial power supply; e.g. the Meanwell LRS-150-24, which is rated
for 24 VDC, 6.5 amps, and can be purchased on-line for around $19.
You can also use any train power
pack with suitable voltage and cur-
rent ratings, by setting the throttle for
up to 25 VDC max.
Track Output
Connect the “Track Out” terminals to
the track. The APTC output is rated
for up to 10 amps. Output voltage will
be determined by the power input
source and the speed pot on the
APTC. Voltage can be adjusted from
0 to 100% of the power input voltage.
To change the direction the train runs
at power up, swap the Track Out
wires.
Remote Controls
Remote Start Pushbutton
- Con-
nect a momentary push button, nor-
mally open, across the Start and
Com terminals. Momentary contact closure initiates a start.
Track Mounted Reed Switch
- Connect this to the Stop and Com terminals to initiate an automated station stop.
Motion Detector
- An optional PIR Motion Detector Module can be used to start the train when a visitor’s pres-