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 ‘In’ means that the jumper is install across the two posts 
while ‘out’ indicates that this jumper is removed (or installed 
on a single post so you do not lose it). 

       

Once the unit is configured you may connect the power to it.  
You may use your power pack’s auxiliary AC or DC terminals 
to power the TrainSpeed board, or you may elect to use a wall 
transformer (see the appendix on page 14 for wall transformer 
specifications).  The unit needs at least 6V to operate correctly 
and the supply voltage should not exceed 18V (AC or DC).  
The unit requires less then 100ma current to function.  The 
wires from your power source should be connected to J2, the 
two screw terminals on the board (polarity for DC supplies 
doesn’t matter).  If you are using a supply that does not have 
overload protection  (most powerpacks have this) you should 
insert a ½ amp fuse in the supply line.  Fuses and fuse holders 
are available at Radio Shack.  This should complete the 
installation of the TrainSpeed  unit. 
 
 
 

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Summary of Contents for TrainSpeed1

Page 1: ...TrainSpeed1 Single train speed indicator Model Railroad Speedometer Operating Manual TCS Inc 215 453 9145 Main Number 215 257 0735 Tech Number www tcsdcc com...

Page 2: ...40 screw clearance holes If you are using a clear plexiglass control panel then you can mount the unit behind a clear window instead of cutting a hole in the panel The layout for these holes are shown...

Page 3: ...1 49 5 75 cm OO 76 1315 78 52 62 26 31 13 16 6 58 cm O 48 2083 33 83 34 41 67 20 83 10 42 cm S 64 1562 50 62 5 31 25 15 63 7 81 cm G 24 4166 67 166 66 83 33 41 67 20 83 cm TT 120 833 33 33 34 16 67 8...

Page 4: ...will make sensor insertion much easier The sensors should then be inserted into the holes from the bottom and pushed up until the top of the sensor is flush with the top of the ties Warning Power to t...

Page 5: ...or the cables to the benchwork staple a cable tie to the benchwork and then wrap the cable tie around the sensor cable You now need to configure the TrainSpeed s jumpers to use the sensor spacing sele...

Page 6: ...wall transformer specifications The unit needs at least 6V to operate correctly and the supply voltage should not exceed 18V AC or DC The unit requires less then 100ma current to function The wires fr...

Page 7: ...7 6v 18v AC or DC Input polarity does not matter Figure 1 Sensor connector Pin 1 Power Connector J2 Option Jumpers Test jumper...

Page 8: ...her sensor indicates that it is dark common causes can be a train parked over it the sensor fell out of the hole or the connector is not installed correctly that will cause the Sn E display If the mis...

Page 9: ...ou are ready to start running trains It should also be noted that the sensor pair will be disabled for about 2 seconds after the train has passed it before it will be able to measure another train s s...

Page 10: ...operation will resume Troubleshooting The most common problem is not seeing the sensor at power up This means that the unit did not detect the sensors correctly Several things may cause this The cable...

Page 11: ...rs Install one jumper on the pair of pins marked T Apply power to the unit You should see the jumper option message oP 0 Then you will see one of the following displays L 1 L both sensors are working...

Page 12: ...can sometimes get the sensor to work if you push it up a little further through the roadbed do not exceed the railhead height If the lighting appears to be OK but a sensor is still in the dark dismou...

Page 13: ...m floor reflections so try covering the underside of the mounting hole with black tape If these measures do not fix the problem contact TCS Inc for technical assistance If the above test failed then t...

Page 14: ...1 AE10G X ND ribbon cable The X in the cable part number is 5 10 or 25 which is how long the cable is in feet The cable is best assembled using a vise to crimp the connectors on the cable Be sure to...

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Page 16: ...16 TCS Inc 215 453 9145 Main Number 215 257 0735 Tech Number www tcsdcc com...

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