SBOOST II User Guide
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Version 1.1 June 2015
© Copyright 2015SPROG DCC Ltd
Introduction
SBOOST II is a DCC booster designed primarily intended for use with the
SPROG II, but also useable with other DCC systems, to boost the track
output current for driving a larger layout.
Requirements
Regulated DC Power Supply 12
– 20V, 3A
Features
Opto-isolated DCC input for electrical isolation between the layout and
the command station
DCC activity LED shows reception of valid DCC input
Power LED flashes when programming track power is live
DCC, Track and power connections by pluggable terminal blocks.
Power out terminals for SPROG II.
Specification/Operating Conditions
Parameter
Minimum
Typical
Maximum Units
DC Input supply
voltage
12V
20V
Note 1
V
Vin supply current
2.6
Note 2
A
Output Load
–
Operating Layout
2.5
A
Auto reverse
detection delay
1.2
ms
Overload detection
delay
3.2
ms
Overload cutout
delay
410
ms
1. If using the Power out terminals, the DC input supply must be
limited in accordance with the equipment connected to the power
out terminals.
2. The current capacity of the power supply must be greater than the
2.5A current limit of the SBOOST II. A suitable power supply is
available from SPROG DCC Ltd or our dealer network.