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Characteristic values/properties
Characteristic values
Power control unit:
- Maximum output current
1 A (-10 %)
- Output current
approx. 14 V max.
- Short circuit monitoring
- Input voltage
15 – 18 V DC
- PWM frequency
approx. 113 – 133 Hz
- Input current
1,1 A
Wall plug component:
Switching power supply - Input voltage
230 V AC 50 – 60 Hz
- Input current
max. 2,1 A
- Standby output (at no load) max. 0,3 VA
- Output voltage
14,5 … 15,9 V DC
- Output current
max. 1,9 A DC
- Output power
max. 30 VA
Properties
The power controller unit is equipped with state of the art electronics for pulse width
regulation, which guarantees both excellent drivability of the locomotives used and also
interesting control options and automatic control options. At the same time the device
provides you with the bene
fi
t that the LED traction vehicle lighting lights up at full intensi-
ty even at the lowest power controller unit setting as soon as the train starts moving.
The output voltage is virtually constant at 12 V. The driving speed is controlled by means
of a variable pulse width by means of which differing amounts of energy are supplied to
the motor and the control of the speed is thus reached. The impulses are clocked with a
frequency of 123 Hz. This frequency also makes it possible to operate bell type armature
motors.
As a result of the type of power control locomotives with the most diverse motor qualities
and gear trains can achieve excellent driving performances.
The motor will always run at full speed due to the pulse width regulation. This helps to
ensure the models run smoothly even at the lowest speeds.
The driving speed is controlled using the control button. It is possible to very subtly con-
trol the driving speed due to the smooth running control button with a large rotational
range.
The drive direction is reversed using a
fl
ip switch with three positions: Forwards – dead
– backwards. The drive direction selected can be recognised on the one hand by the loca-
tion of the drive direction switch and continues to be displayed by the different colours in
the illumination ring around the drive direction switch. The illumination ring displays the
control unit position or the amount of energy that is supplied to the locomotive.
In addition functions are available which simulate a model representation of the driving
behavior of different types of traction vehicles as well as a braking/starting automatic
function that slowly brings the vehicle to a stop and allows it start again without changing
the control button settings.
