IB-COM
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Figure 3.11
The rear of the IB-
COM showing the
connections
3. The IB-COM connectors
This chapter describes the connectors of the IB-COM and shows
what must be taken into account when different devices are to be
connected to the IB-COM.
3.1 Definition of the IB-COM connectors
The image below is the rear view of the IB-COM with all its
connectors.
1. 6-way header:
Transformer, normal track, programming track
2. RJ12 socket:
LocoNet T (Throttle)
3. RJ12 socket:
LocoNet B (Booster)
4. 3-way header:
DCC-Booster
5. USB-Socket:
USB Computer interface
3.2 Preparation of the clamp plugs
Two clamp plugs are supplied with the booster to
connect the transformer, the normal track and the
programming track. Use a work bench or similar
surface to connect the cables to the clamps.
The cables which are to be attached are
manufactured from braid or wire with a cross section of at least
0.5mm², with at least 6 mm (approx.) stripped at the end. Carefully
twisted and after that possibly tinned.
The 3-way clamping plug is opened by a
light pressure of the plug’s clamping
device with a narrow screwdriver (2
mm) through the top opening. A cable
with stripped end is inserted into the
clamping plug from the front. By
releasing the screwdriver the cable is
fixed in position and a safe contact is
made.
The 6 pin plug for connecting the transformer,
track and reversing loop is a screw terminal
plug with which the cables are fixed by
tightening the screws.
Figure 3.21
Numbering of the
clamps in connector
Figure 3.22
How to insert a wire
into the plug
Figure 3.23
Numbering of the
terminals of the screw
terminal plug
Summary of Contents for IB-COM
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