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Notes
LED Indications
This LED will
:
Flash GREEN when accelerating,
Flash RED when decelerating,
Slowly flash GREEN/RED during the time delay.
Blink ORANGE when an infinite time delay is running.
(When in this condition button #2 MUST be pressed to continue.)
This LED will:
Turn RED when a TIME TO DECELERATE
value is
NOT
set
for this direction.
Button #3
MUST
be pressed to set the deceleration time or the train will never reverse.
Pushbutton and Dial Operations - a few more details
All recorded values are stored in flash memory and retained after a power cycle. For consistent
operation day after day the transformer throttle setting should be the same. Sometimes trains
will run a different speed after operating for awhile, and this is expected. To always creep into the
ends set the TIME TO DECELERATE location sooner to allow more creep time.
The duration of the creep time comes from the programmed delay time. The delay time is actually
“wait this long before reversing”. If a very long creep is done, then the pause at the ends will be
shorter. Increase the time delay if a longer pause time at the ends is desired.
When the Reverser is running, button #3 can be pressed at any time to set the TIME TO
DECELERATE. When pressed, the deceleration will start and this time is recorded.
If the deceleration is starting too soon and a different time is desired, then press
BUTTON #1 to erase the stored value. This will cause the Reverser to set an infinite time delay
to allow the train to creep into the stops (orange blink). Once the train enters the stops,
press button #2 (terminate the time delay) to continue. Set the TIME TO DECEL again after
the train reverses and comes back in this direction.
The default creep speed is relative to the transformer throttle setting. If a slower creep speed is
desired, then turn the top speed dial counter-clockwise to slow the train down. Note that the
creep speed will be the same for both directions. Some trains will creep faster in forward than
in reverse. Note that the StationMaster requires at least 8 volts to operate.
Most important- Always allow the trains to enter the stops on the ends before setting the
TIME TO DECELERATE value (button #3). We need to record the time to start the deceleration
for the full length of track.
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