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HO Crossing Gate

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Page 1: ...HO Crossing Gate PLEASE READ THE MANUAL BEFORE USE AND SAVE WWW MTHHOTRAINS COM ...

Page 2: ...nusingelectricalproducts basicsafetyprecautionsshouldbeobserved includingthefollowing Readthismanualthoroughlybeforeusingthisdevice M T H recommends that all users and persons supervising use examine the hobby transformer and other electronic equipment periodicallyfor conditionsthat may result in the risk of fire electricshock or injury to persons such as damageto the primarycord plug blades housi...

Page 3: ...osition they will block the automobile traffic from crossing the track s until it is safe to do so What is important is the spacing of the sensors The spacing is dependent on the maximum speed of the trains passing over the grade crossing Proper placement of the sensors will assure that the barricades will be fully lowered when the train arrives at the grade crossing A chart is provided on page 13...

Page 4: ... your benchwork Make sure that there is sufficient space without obstructions under the benchwork The amount of space required will depend on the number of parallel tracks that separate the crossing gates Take into consideration any edging or bracing material Make sure that the connections and sensitivity control on the master motor unit and the connections on the slave motor unit Make sure that y...

Page 5: ... 2 lane road or 4 lane road The barricades that are mounted to the masts in the packaging are for 2 lane roads If you have a 4 lane road at the grade crossing you will want to remove the short barricades and install the longer barricades supplied in the packaging To change the barricades remove the installed barricade by pulling it out of the mast pivot Then push the replacement barricade into the...

Page 6: ...d or ballast Use a marker or pencil to circle the mounting holes for the motor enclosures on the underside of the layout while the drill bit is still protruding through the underside of the layout surface This will make locating them easier Before mounting the motor enclosures to the underside of the Layout back out the clamping screw in each motor enclosure so that actuation wire rod will slide e...

Page 7: ...cable from the mast through the small square opening in the motor enclosure and connect the cable to the 3 pin header connector on the pc board in the motor enclosure 14 Make sure that wires are not interfering with any moving parts 15 Replace the motor enclosure cover 16 Repeat the steps 6 to 15 for the other mast and barricade arm 17 The 5 wire harness is the interface between the master motor e...

Page 8: ... on top of your layout in a building or hiding in scenery 1 The speaker enclosure has 2 mounting holes in the back of the enclosure Attach the enclosure using 2 of the screws included 2 Push the speaker into the enclosure Speaker Installation Sensor Installation The four sensor pairs provided allow you to monitor train movements on up to track to control the operation of the MTH HO Crossing Gate T...

Page 9: ...ossible and locate the hole in the ballast space two between ties 3 Drill a small pilot hole using a 1 8 drill bit at the spot you marked in step 2 Take care to ensure you aren t drilling through any wiring Drill completely through the track section and into your benchwork 4 Repeat the same procedure on the other piece of track you marked 5 Remove both sections of track from your layout You will n...

Page 10: ...he ties 3 Drill a small pilot hole using a 1 8 drill bit at the spot you marked in step 2 Take care to ensure you aren t drilling through any wiring Run the drill bit through the track section and into your layout Benchwork 4 Repeat the same procedure at the location of the second sensor that you marked 5 Using a drill bit drill through your layout or roadbed taking care to not distort the ties Yo...

Page 11: ...d remain up 3 Adjust the sensitivity pot so that it s in the middle of its travel This will provide normal sensitivity for the average lit room 4 To test the operation run a train on the track that has the sensors installed When the engine covers the sensor on the approach side of the grade crossing the bell sound should play the lights should flash then after a short delay the barricades should m...

Page 12: ...dimly lit room you may find that your sensors are not detecting the train To increase the sensitivity of the sensors turn the sensitivity pot clockwise NOTE Turning the sensitivity pot fully clockwise sets the sensors to max sensitivity In a normally lit room this will most likely be too sensitive and some shadows may trigger your crossing gate actions You may need to make a couple of adjustments ...

Page 13: ... 65 13 00 70 14 00 75 15 00 80 16 00 85 17 00 90 18 00 95 19 00 100 20 00 105 21 00 110 22 00 115 23 00 120 24 00 M T H HO Operating Crossing Gate 13 Specifications Physical Master Slave Enclosure Height 80 00mm Width 74 00mm Depth 75 00mm Masts Heigth 54 3mm Width 13 4mm Depth 21 2mm Gate Arm Length short 55 6mm Electrical Input Voltage AC 10 21VAC DC 10 18VDC Gate Arm Length long 95 6mm ...

Page 14: ...thorized Service Centers If you need assistance at any time email MTH Service at or call 410 381 2580 M T H products are warrantied for one year from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship excluding wear items such as light bulbs pick up rollers batteries smoke unit wicks and traction tires We will repair replace or credit at our option the defective part without charge fo...

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