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t-Boss 7400 ACDC Track Driver

Genesis Technologies Inc.

www.genesisusa.com

5812 South 129th E. Ave.

 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74134

10041PUB903 20120925

Summary of Contents for t-Boss 7400

Page 1: ...QUICK START USER GUIDE t Boss 7400 ACDC Track Driver Genesis Technologies Inc www genesisusa com 5812 South 129th E Ave Tulsa Oklahoma 74134 10041PUB903 20120925...

Page 2: ...er in a fair and forthright manner We believe this is the only way to endure in the railroad industry marketplace over the long term We ask for your suggestions whether they be criticism product or se...

Page 3: ...DC track circuits Early technology track drivers were designed using transformers intended to drive 6 3 volt vacuum tube heater filaments Because these transformers were inexpensive and readily availa...

Page 4: ...lamp and tighten the wire clamp screw The DC power input circuit breaker is intended to disconnect the unit from the DC battery supply if connected improperly or an internal short circuit should occur...

Page 5: ...to infrequent train traffic excess railhead rust and or contamination or lightweight equipment They are best suited for rail highway grade crossings where trains are traveling at or about the same spe...

Page 6: ...TED Track circuit is shunted Occurs when circuit is occupied by a train but also may occur if ring 10 diode is shorted gage rod is shorting track circuit etc STROBED GREEN1 HIGH RESISTANCE CIRCUIT Tra...

Page 7: ...ee the section Selecting and Adjusting Track Limit and Relay Resistors page 8 for information about the selection and adjustment of track and relay resistors 2 Make sure the B12 battery voltage is bet...

Page 8: ...Quick Start User Guide t Boss 7400 ACDC Track Driver Genesis Technologies Inc www genesisusa com Page 6 t Boss 7400 Track Driver Typical Hookup Wiring Diagram...

Page 9: ...eing used and the overall application and equipped with a track driver such as the t Boss 7400XP or t Boss 7400SP Appropriate primary lightning protection is also required for the 12VDC battery input...

Page 10: ...discon necting the other end of the wire Field wiring to the rails should be AWG 6 Circuit resistance between the t Boss 7400 and the rails should be kept as low as reasonably possible as this helps...

Page 11: ...circuit voltage depends on the following three factors 1 Rail to rail resistance as affected by ballast weather snow and ice melting chemicals etc 2 Settings of the track circuit limit resistor and t...

Page 12: ...NSIONS see reference drawings for details Height 7 00 17 78 in cm Width 5 56 14 12 in cm Length including connector 7 70 25 15 in cm Weight 15 5 7 03 lbs kg Mounting Hole Centers Width 2 5 6 35 in cm...

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