Information BM1
4
Installing the BM1
First, define the length of the braking
section in front of the signal. Keep in
mind that the fastest train on your
layout must be able to come to a
standstill within this section. Use the
feature "constant braking distance" of
the GOLD decoder. This will ensure
that all trains will come to a complete
standstill within the braking distance so
defined.
4.1 "On the right means on the
right..."
...was a slogan on a motorway sign at
the end of the 1980s. It was meant to
remind drivers to change back to the
right-hand lane after overtaking a truck.
The same is true when using the ABC:
"on the right means on the right". It is
always
the
track that is on the right
depending on the direction of travel
that is separated
when installing a
braking section.
Separate the right-hand track at the
beginning and at the end of the braking
section. Alternatively, you can use an
insulating track connector if there is a
track joint at the respective point.
Connect terminal "1" of the BM1 with
the right-hand track
before
the braking
section.
Connect terminal "2" of the BM1 with
the insulated braking section "A".
Use a switch parallel to the terminals 1
and 2 to switch the BM1 on or off. You
can use a signal switch to do this or
use an auxiliary set of contacts of a
switch machine. Many signals with
double-coil drive are also equipped
with a switch like this.
If you wish to use the BM1 in
combination with light signals, you will
have to install a relay parallel to the
green signal bulb. Use the make
contact of the relay to bridge the BM1
when the signal is "green".
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