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Step-by-step Connecting Up
There follows a step-by-step approach to connecting up and testing the unit. This
process can also be followed in case of the unit not functioning as expected.
1. Connect power to the module. The supply module is designed for a 12V DC
supply.
2. Switch on the power. The led on the PCB should light for 1 second, then flicker at
about 1/4 brightness.
3. Switch off the power and connect the continuous rail (the one without any breaks)
to the terminal marked OUT1. Connect the other rail to the terminal marked OUT2
and also insert a link between OUT2 and the COM terminal. Place a locomotive on
the track and switch on the power. After a few seconds, the locomotive should move
forwards. If necessary turn the SPEED adjustment on the module clockwise until the
locomotive moves. Switch off the power.
4. If you have a station section, connect it to the terminal marked S. Place a
locomotive on the track so that it will move towards the station section and switch on
the power. After a few seconds, the locomotive should move forwards. When it
reaches the station section, it should come to a stop for a few seconds then move off
again. Switch off the power.
5. Any track after the station should be connected with a link to the track before the
station, to ensure it receives power.
6. The stopping section which causes the train to switch from forwards to reverse
should be connected to terminal REV2. Place a locomotive on the track so that it will
move towards the end section and switch on the power. After a few seconds, the
locomotive should move forwards. When it reaches the end section, it should come
to a stop for a few seconds, then reverse back. Be ready to cut the power in case it
does not stop in time or does not reverse. Switch off the power.
7. Fit the final end section and connect to the REV1 terminal. Repeat the tests in full
to confirm that the train runs as expected backwards and forwards.
8. If you want to adjust any of the settings, this can now be undertaken.