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Booster B-3

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Summary of Contents for 40-19327

Page 1: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k Manual Booster B 3 Item no 40 19327 tams elektronik n n n ...

Page 2: ...12 Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive 20 09 2016 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without prior permission in writing from Tams Elektronik GmbH Subject to technical modification RailCom is the registered trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH Vogels...

Page 3: ...vehicle derails in order to prevent damages at rails and vehicles In layouts monitored by RailCom the booster also provides the so called RailCom cutout needed to transfer RailCom feedback data You can measure the power consumption as follows 1 locomotive gauge N 600 mA 1 locomotive gauge H0 800 mA 1 locomotive gauge 0 1 000 mA wagon light 50 200 mA another consumer such as a sound module 100 300 ...

Page 4: ...lve problems in the future If you pass the booster on to another person please pass on the manual with it Intended use The booster B 3 is designed to be operated according to the instructions in this manual in model building especially in digital model railroad layouts Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees The booster B 3 should not be mounted by children under the age of 1...

Page 5: ...g the necessary transformer s voltage Desired track voltage Recommended transformer s voltage AC voltage DC voltage 12 V 12 V 14 V 15 V 15 V 17 V 19 V 16 oder 18 V 21 V Determining the transformer s minimum power desired track voltage x desired interrupting current minimum transformer s power Example 19 V x 2 5 A 47 5 VA Please note Use a transformer with a nominal voltage not much higher than the...

Page 6: ...ing the circuit to another voltage than specified impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock Take the following precautions to prevent this danger Only operate indoors in a dry environment Wiring should only be carried out when the booster is disconnected Only use low power for this device as described in this manual and only use certifie...

Page 7: ...ital voltage Power max 48 Watt Digital formats DCC Motorola mfx control commands only Feedback log RailCom Interfaces DCC conforming booster port 3 pole Märklin compatible booster port 5 pole Track signal symmetrical Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 60 C Ambient temperature in storage 10 80 C Comparative humidity allowed max 85 Dimensions approx 100 x 90 x 35 mm Weight approx 181 g ...

Page 8: ...or the booster s connection to the control unit is of no importance for the data format used to control the decoders Use the port compatible to your control unit Please note With control units providing both booster ports e g Tams MasterControl and Tams RedBox you have to set the short circuit polarity according to the booster port in use Data formats The booster B 3 is a multi protocol booster an...

Page 9: ...k can occur Thus with the B 3 it is possible to switch RailCom on or off With pure Motorola control units malfunction due to sending the RailCom cutout is impossible on principle Using the ABC braking method The booster amplifies the track signal completely symmetrically This allows the ABC braking method to be used in DCC controlled layouts The DCC input of the B 3 is isolated through an opto cou...

Page 10: ...circuit sensitivity or the interrupting current is set to 2 5 A When the short circuit feedback line is connected to the booster port of the control unit the B 3 sends a feedback to the control unit when a short circuit occurs and then the control unit switches off the booster After approx 5 seconds the B 3 switches on automatically If the short circuit is still there it switches off again immedia...

Page 11: ...un at the same time The following divisions are useful station engine sheds the main lines if necessary in several sections the branch lines if necessary in several sections Make sure that section borders are not crossed too often Isolate the borders between the booster sections as follows With 2 rail systems one rail Be sure to isolate in all booster sections on the same rail left or right In lar...

Page 12: ...or connecting the booster to the interface of a Märklin compatible booster It can be used for connecting the booster to the central unit MasterControl The booster configuration of the MasterControl has to be set to short circuit polarity positive MM factory setting The booster B 3 has two Märklin booster ports and two DCC booster ports to be used at choice Please make sure that the pin assignment ...

Page 13: ...isengaged Please note If you have connected a booster via the Märklin compatible booster port to your central unit you have to connect the additional booster via the still disengaged Märklin compatible booster port The same goes by analogy for the DCC booster ports Hint Only use boosters of one type and made by one manufacturer to avoid problems such as Problems with data transfer to the decoders ...

Page 14: ...oster to your layout If you have then please note The left pole of the second booster s track port has to be connected to the same rail or the the middle conductor as the left pole of the booster already connected The same goes of course for the right pole of the boosters track ports In case the connections are mixed up short circuits will occur when vehicles cross the boundries of the track secti...

Page 15: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k Booster B 3 English Connection to a DCC port Connection to a Märklin port Page 15 ...

Page 16: ... on or off RailCom Position the short circuit jumpers included in the package in concordance with the drawings to the corresponding pins on the PCB Pins open RailCom off Jumper inserted RailCom on Jumper placed on pin 2 and 3 Track voltage 12 V Jumper placed on pin 1 and 2 Track voltage 15 V Pins open Track voltage 19 V Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...etween two sections This would lead to a connection between the outputs and possible damaging of the two connected boosters The short circuit indication does not work under these circumstances 9 Check list for troubleshooting The booster is getting too hot and or starts to smoke Disconnect the system from the mains immediately Possible reason The connections to the track and the power supply have ...

Page 18: ... Hotline If problems with your device occur our hotline is pleased to help you mail address on the last page Repairs You can send in a defective device for repair address on the last page In case of guarantee the repair is free of charge for you With damages not covered by guarantee the maximum fee for the repair is 50 of the sales price according to our valid price list We reserve the right to re...

Page 19: ... quality of the components as well as the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state We guarantee the adherence to the technical specifications when the kit has been assembled and the ready built circuit connected according to the manual and when start and mode of operation follow the instructions We retain the right to repair make improvements to deliver spares or to r...

Page 20: ...talled by an authorised electrician Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow the instructions connection diagrams and PCB layout included with this manual Use only original spare parts for repairs 2011 65 EG on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS Underlying standard EN 50581 12 Declarations conforming to the WEEE...

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Page 22: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k English Booster B 3 Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...t a m s e l e k t r o n i k Booster B 3 English Page 23 ...

Page 24: ...n n Information and tips n n http www tams online de n n n Warranty and service n n Tams Elektronik GmbH n Fuhrberger Straße 4 DE 30625 Hannover fon 49 0 511 55 60 60 fax 49 0 511 55 61 61 e mail modellbahn tams online de n n n n ...

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