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Installing the Servo decoder 67810
Connecting the Servo decoders
For the “track”, “Trafo” and the relay contacts, 16 small
push-on covers are included in the contents. The wires are
stripped approx. 5mm, held into the slot from the underside
and fixed with a push-on cover. The slot in the push-on
cover points toward the wire‘s isolation.
The “track” connections are connected with the track
connector of a DCC or Motorola digital center. In this
instance the decoder is powered via the track.
Note: Since most Servos move uncontrolled when supply
voltage is switched on (this is a servo characteristic and is
not produced by the servo decoder), we recommend, to
connect the “Trafo” terminals to a 16V model railway
transformer. This will ensure that the uncontrolled
movements of the Servos will only occur when the entire
layout is switched on.
Connecting the Servos to the Servo Decoder
Each servo decoder has four 3-pin headers for connecting a maximum of four
Servos. The Servo’s plugs are plugged onto the appropriate header so the earth
wire (usually black or brown) is at the front edge of the circuit board.
Header pin assignment
Earth - PCB front edge, 5V – middle, Control wire - back
Tip: If the distance from the servo to the servo decoder is too far you can extend the
lead without any difficulty. Servo cables with plug and socket are available in
specialized electronics outlets
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