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Signal Animator
(SAD-SBCA)
Tomar semaphore motor, bulb-based &
LED-based, common-anode position
light signal instructions – IR version
Revised 2/8/13
Getting started
Thank you for purchasing a
Logic Rail Technologies
product! Please read all instructions prior to installing this board.
The
Signal Animator
provides automatic operation of 3-color/aspect block
signals in a semi-prototypical way. An Infrared (IR) emitter and detector
are used for train detection. Detection is achieved when the IR beam from
the emitter reflects off the underside of the train back down to the detector.
Despite the use of infrared components you could still encounter false
triggering from overhead lighting. This is usually eliminated with
angled sensor mounting and/or proper sensor sensitivity adjustment
(page 4).
This version of the
Signal Animator
must be powered from
either a 7-9V AC or 9-12V DC power source. Do NOT exceed these
limits!
Whenever the sensor is activated by any portion of a train the signal
will turn red. Once the sensor is cleared the
Signal Animator
will delay (10
or 30 seconds; see below) and then change the signal to yellow. After
another delay the signal will be changed to green.
These instructions cover the version of the Signal Animator that provides 3-aspect signaling for Tomar semaphore motors,
bulb-based signals (including position light signals), and LED-based, common anode (positive) wired position light signals.
The signal outputs are “active low” (~ 0 volts when on) and capable of handling 150mA per output.
You should make all of the connections to the
Signal Animator
before applying power to it. You can mount the
Signal
Animator
anywhere it is convenient underneath your layout using the four mounting holes provided. The holes will accept
#4 screws; do not enlarge the holes as damage to the circuit board can result and your warranty will be voided!
Tomar Semaphore Motor Connections
Connections between the Signal Animator and a Tomar Industries’ semaphore motor are illustrated below. The input voltage
will affect the speed of the turnout motor.
SAD-SBCA-IR
DLY
C
Y
R
G
A
C
G
N
D
D
C
+
5
V
P
C
6
7
10
5
Tomar
motor unit
connector
Not used
Figure 1 – Tomar semaphore motor connections
