Power
The
Signal Animator
with IR requires 7-9V AC or 9-12V DC for power. Power consumption is approximately 100mA
(including the signal). If you are only using a single
Signal Animator
then use the TWO AC terminals to provide power
(polarity doesn’t matter). CAUTION: Most AC or DC accessory terminals on your throttle/power pack exceed 12V and
cannot be used with the
Signal Animator
! However, you can use those power sources in conjunction with our 12VPSR
which will provide 12V DC. If you are using more than one
Signal Animator
you can power them all from a single 9-12V
DC
source as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10 – DC power
Multiple signals
It is possible to use two signal heads with one
Signal Animator
. This arrangement could be used to mimic a standard block
signal arrangement. The signal heads will be wired in parallel with each other (each signal must have its own resistors where
applicable) and obviously will always show the same indication.
Other Applications
Please contact us if you are interested in knowing how to interlock your signal (i.e. force it to red/stop) with the position of a
turnout or if you are interested in controlling a dual head signal with two
Signal Animators
. You can also access this
documentation online from our website at http://www.logicrailtech.com/lrt_docs.htm
Troubleshooting
If your signal is not changing colors when the sensor is activated or stays red all the time you can perform the following tests.
First, verify the sensor wiring and sensitivity adjustment previously described. If the signal stays red all the time then disconnect
the sensor’s blue wire. After two time delays the signal should return to green. If it does then there is a problem with the sensor.
If your signal never changes from green then temporarily connect a wire between the PC terminal and the GND terminal. The
signal should immediately change to red. If not, then the
Signal Animator
board should be returned to us for test/repair. If the
signal did change to red then disconnect the temporary wire. The signal should proceed through its delay and color changes. If so
then the problem lies with the sensor.
Warranty
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Logic Rail Technologies
reserves the right to repair or replace a defective product. The product must be returned to
Logic Rail
Technologies
in satisfactory condition. This warranty covers all defects incurred during normal use of this product. This
warranty is void under the following conditions:
1) If damage to the product results from mishandling or abuse.
2) If the product has been altered in any way (e.g. soldering).
3) If the current or voltage limitations of the product have been exceeded.
Requests for warranty service must include a dated proof of purchase, a written description of the problem, and return shipping
and handling ($6.50 inside U.S./$15.00 outside U.S. - U.S. funds only). Except as written above, no other warranty or
guarantee, either expressed or implied by any other person, firm or corporation, applies to this product.
Technical Support
We hope the preceding instructions are sufficient for answering any questions you might have about the installation of this
product. However, technical support is available should you need it. We would ask that you first contact your place of purchase
for assistance. If you still need further assistance then please do not hesitate to contact us. You can reach us via phone, mail and
email; our contact information can be found on the top of page 1.
