tams elektronik FCS Series User manual

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FCS-Module
FCS-1
Item no. 54-01016
Emergency vehicle light
FCS-2
Item no. 54-01026
ehicle module
FCS-3
Item no. 54-01036
Bus module
FCS-4
Item no. 54-01046
Emergency vehicle module
FCS-L
Item no. 54-01096
Lighting module
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, without prior permission in writing from Tams
Elektronik GmbH.
Subject to technical modification.
** Faller is a registered and protected trade mark of Gebrueder Faller
GmbH, Guetenbach, Germany.
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Table of contents
1. Getting started............................................................................4
2. Safety instructions.......................................................................6
3. Safe and correct soldering...........................................................9
4. Operation overview...................................................................10
4.1. oltage supply..................................................................10
4.2. Possible connections.........................................................10
4.3. Modes of operation...........................................................13
5. Technical specifications..............................................................15
5.1. FCS-1 to FCS-4.................................................................15
5.2. FCS-L...............................................................................16
6. Special features of the additional components.............................17
7. Mounting..................................................................................20
7.1. Mounting the FCS-1..........................................................20
7.2. Mounting the FCS-2..........................................................23
7.3. Mounting the FCS-3..........................................................28
7.4. Mounting the FCS-4..........................................................33
7.5. Mounting the FCS-L..........................................................38
8. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................40
9. Guarantee bond........................................................................42
10. EU declaration of conformity......................................................43
11. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................43
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1. Getting started
This manual applies to the following FCS modules compatible to the
Faller** Car System, so for:
FCS-1 "Emergency vehicle light"
FCS-2 " ehicle module"
FCS-3 "Bus module"
FCS-4 "Emergency vehicle module"
FCS-L "Lighting module"
Provided there are no other details given for particular sections, the
information given applies to all modules.
How to use this manual
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct fitting and
connecting of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you
to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions
and the checklist for trouble shooting. You will then know where to take
care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.
Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If
you pass the module on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
Intended use
The FCS modules are designed to be operated according to the
instructions in this manual in model building, especially in vehicles
compatible to the Faller** Car-System. Any other use is inappropriate
and invalidates any guarantees.
The FCS modules should not be mounted by children under the age of
14.
Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manual
are mandatory for the user.
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Checking the package contents
Please make sure that your package contains:
Module Additional components manual*
FCS-1 1 --- 1
FCS-2 1 2
1
1
1
1
1
1
resistors 10 W
resistor 10 kW
light sensitive resistor
diode 1N4148
transistor BC 327
reed contact
dim switch DS-1
1
FCS-3 1 1
1
1
1
resistor 10 kW
diode 1N4148
transistor BC 327
reed contact
1
FCS-4 1 1
1
2
1
resistor 10 kW
diode 1N4148
transistors BC 327
loudspeaker
1
FCS-L 1 1 diode 1N4148 1
* CD (containing the manual and further information)
Required materials
For mounting and connecting you need:
an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) or a regulated soldering
iron with a fine tip and a soldering iron stand
a tip-cleaning sponge
a heat-resistant mat
a small side cutter, a wire stripper and a pair of tweezers
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electronic tin solder (0.5 mm diameter)
connecting wire, e.g. enamelled copper wire
LEDs for the vehicle´s lighting. Depending on the vehicle´s size and
construction you can use for example the following:
SMD LEDs type 0402, 0603, 0805 oder 1206 or
wired LEDs 1,8 mm
when connecting white LEDs as front lights to the modules FCS-1,
FCS-3 or FCS-4: 2 series resistors with 100 W
2. Safety instructions
Mechanical hazards
Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch
out for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB.
isibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use
damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.
Electrical hazards
Touching powered, live components,
touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction,
short circuits and connecting the circuit to another voltage than
specified,
impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up
can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following
precautions to prevent this danger:
Never perform wiring on a powered module.
Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed,
clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.
Only use low power for this module as described in this manual and
only use certified transformers.
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Connect transformers and soldering irons only in approved mains
sockets installed by an authorised electrician.
Observe cable diameter requirements.
After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for
dispersion.
Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the
ready-built module.
Fire risk
Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire,
which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation.
Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually
needed. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammable
materials. Use a suitable soldering iron stand. Never leave a hot
soldering iron or station unattended.
Thermal danger
A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can
cause skin burns. As a precaution:
use a heat-resistant mat during soldering,
always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand,
point the soldering iron tip carefully when soldering, and
remove liquid solder with a thick wet rag or wet sponge from the
soldering tip.
Dangerous environments
A working area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause
accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry room
with enough freedom of movement.
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Other dangers
Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they
are inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of
14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built
module.
Caution:
Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, with
fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.
In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be
supervised by qualified personnel.
In industrial institutions, health and safety regulations applying to
electronic work must be adhered to.
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3. Safe and correct soldering
Caution:
Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid
these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the
chapter Safety instructions.
Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip
clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point
effectively.
Only use electronic tin solder with flux.
When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or
soldering grease. They contain acids that can corrode components
and copper tracks.
Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessary can
destroy components and can damage copper tracks or soldering eyes.
Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the wire
and the soldering eye are heated at the same time. Simultaneously add
solder (not too much). As soon as the solder becomes liquid take it
away. Hold the soldering tip at the spot for a few seconds so that the
solder flows into the joint, then remove the soldering iron.
The joint should be held still for about 5 seconds after soldering.
To make a good soldering joint you should use a clean and
unoxidised soldering tip. Clean the soldering tip with a damp piece of
cloth, a damp sponge or a piece of silicon cloth.
After soldering check (preferably with a magnifying glass) tracks for
accidental solder bridges and short circuits. This would cause faulty
operation or, in the worst case, permanent damage. You can remove
excess solder by putting a clean soldering tip on the spot. The solder
will become liquid again and flow from the soldering spot to the
soldering tip.
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4. Operation overview
The modules are particularly designed for the use in vehicles
compatible to the Faller** car system. The modules FCS-1 to FCS-4 are
used in vehicles run with two accumulator batteries, the module FCS-L
in vehicles with one accumulator battery or, when reducing the module´s
input voltage, in vehicles run with two accumulator batteries, as well.
4.1. oltage supply
The accumulator batteries mounted as a standard in the vehicles are
sufficient for the voltage supply.
FCS-1 to FCS-4
The voltage of 2,4 that is provided by the vehicle accumulator
batteries, is doubled by the module. This enables white and blue LEDs
to be connected, which normally need a voltage of more than 2,4 .
FCS-L
The circuit regulates the input voltage to a constant current of approx.
25 mA so that the appropriate voltage for the operation of the LEDs is
applied at the module´s output.
4.2. Possible connections
The modules FCS-1 to FCS-4 have 6 connections each, controlled by
specific software stored in the IC on the PCB. Depending on the
specification of the different versions, LEDs, dim switch, loudspeaker,
reed contacts and / or the vehicle´s motor can be connected. It is not
necessary to connect all outputs of the module.
The FCS-L has an output for the connection of red and white LEDs.
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FCS-1 FCS-2 FCS-3 FCS-4 FCS-L
Front lights (white LEDs) + + + + +
Back lights (red LEDs) + + + + +
Brake lights - + + + -
Dim switch DS-1 - + - - -
Flashing lights
(blue or orange LEDs)
+ (5) - - + (2) -
Warning lights
(yellow LEDs)
- - + - -
Siren (loudspeaker) - - - + -
Motor / acceleration delay - + + + -
Motor / braking delay - + + - -

Front lights
All modules offer the possibiliy to connect white LEDs as front lights.
When connecting white LEDs as front lights to the modules FCS-
1, FCS-3 and FCS-4 you have to mount additional series resistors
(recommended value: 100 )!
Back lights and brake lights
It is possible to connect red LEDs as back lights to all modules. With the
FCS-1 the red LEDs can be connected directly to the vehicle´s
accumulator battery, they do not have to be controlled by the module.
With the FCS-2 to FCS-4 the red LEDs of back lights are switched
brighter when stopping. When connecting an additional reed contact to
the FCS-2 or FCS-3 (in order to realise a braking delay) the LED will be
switched brighter during the whole brake application.
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Dim switch (FCS-2 only)
Depending on the ambient lighting, the lighting of the vehicle is
switched on and off via a light sensitive switch. The sensitivity of the
switch is set via a trimpot.
Flashing lights (FCS-1 and FCS-4)
The FCS-1 has 5 outputs, the FCS-4 two outputs for the connection of
orange or blue LEDs as flashing lights.
Warning lights (FCS-3 only)
There are two outputs for the connection in series of LEDS as warning
lights on the right and the left side. The function is adapted to the use
in (urban) busses. It is not possible to switch the warning lights when
the vehicle is turning.
Siren (FCS-4 only)
The output for the loudspeaker is switched on and off in short intervals
while the vehicle is in motion and generates the typical signal.
Motor control / acceleration delay (FCS-2 to FCS-4)
After starting, the motor voltage will be increased gradually, so the
vehicles starts gently.
Motor control / braking delay (FCS-2 and FCS-3)
When mounting an additional reed contact into the vehicle it is possible
to realise a braking delay. When crossing the stop with the first reed
contact the motor voltage is reduced and the vehicle brakes. After
crossing the stop with the second reed contact the vehicles stops.
During the brake application the braking lights are switched brighter.
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4.3. Modes of operation
FCS-1 "Emergency vehicle light"
According to the connection of the circuit´s input, the LEDs connected
to the five outputs are controlled by two different programmes:
Programme 1 "Double flashlight": The LEDs flash twice each and then
go out for a short time. The LEDs connected to two of the five outputs
double flash alternately. The other three outputs generate an
asynchronous double flash which is interrupted by different intervals.
Programme 2 "Alternating flashlight": Two of the five outputs generate
an alternating flash, two others, an alternating double flash. The LED
connected to the fifth output flashes with a frequency of its own which
is not synchronized to the frequency of the other outputs.
FCS-2 "Vehicle module"
If the vehicle does not receive the signal to drive on for a longer time,
all lights connected to the module are switched off (current saving
mode).
FCS-3 "Bus module"
When the bus halts more than 10 seconds at a stop, the module
interprets the stop as bus stop. The LEDs for the flash light are
switched to "warning light" until the drive on signal, but max. up to one
minute. If the bus does not receive the signal to drive on during one
minute, the flashing lights and the back lights are switched off (current
saving mode). While starting after a halt at the bus stop the flash lights
on the left are switched on for a short time.
At stops where flash lighting is not desired (e.g. at traffic lights or
priority roads), the bus should get the signal to drive on in less than 10
seconds. After such a (short) stop the flash lights on the left are not
swiched on.
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FCS-4 "Emergency vehicle module"
While the vehicle is in motion the flashing lights double flash and the
siren is in operation with short breaks. When crossing a stop the back
lights are switched brighter for a short time as braking lights and the
siren is switched off (provided the reed contact which is in the vehicle is
connected to the module). As long as the vehicle is in operation the
flashing lights are switched on.
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5. Technical specifications
5.1. FCS-1 to FCS-4
Supply voltage 2 - 3 olt d.c. voltage
Current consumption
(without connected loads) approx. 2 mA
Max. total current 40 mA
Total number of outputs
Max. current per output
FCS-4 only: output for loudspeaker
max. 6 (depending on the version)
10 mA
1
Protected to IP 00
Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C
Ambient temperature in storage -10 ... +80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 %
Dimensions of PCB approx. 12 x 18 x 2.1 mm
Weight of PCB approx. 0.7 g
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5.2. FCS-L
Supply voltage
- vehicles with one battery
- vehicles with two batteries
0,9 – 1,8 olt d.c. voltage
1,6 – 2,5 olt d.c. voltage
Current consumption ca. 25 mA
(independent of the voltage applied)
Total number of outputs
Max. current per output
1
25 mA
Protected to IP 00
Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C
Ambient temperature in storage -10 ... +80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 %
Dimensions of PCB approx. 4,2 x 7,4 x 1.7 mm
Weight of PCB approx. 0.1 g
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6. Special features of the additional components
Depending on the specification of the modules, different additional
external components have to be connected. These have the following
special features:
Resistors
Resistors reduce current. Their mounting orientation is of
no importance. The value of resistors for smaller power
ratings is indicated through colour rings. Every colour
stands for another figure. Carbon film resistors have 4
colour rings. The 4th ring (given in brackets here) indicates
the tolerance of the resistor (gold = 5 %).
alue Colour rings
10 Wbrown - black - black (gold)
10 kWbrown - black - orange (gold)
Light sensitive resistors
Light sensitive resistors change their value depending on the ambient
lighting. As a rule types are used which value decrease with increasing
light intensity. Their mounting orientation is of no importance.
Trimm-potentiometers
Trimm-potentiometers (abrv. "trimm-pots") are resistors
which allow the value of resistance to be varied and that
way to be adapted to the particular demands. In the
middle they have a small slot into which a small
screwdriver can be put in order to vary the value of
resistance. The maximum value is printed on the housing.
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Diodes
Diodes allow the current to pass through in one direction
only (forward direction), simultaneously the voltage is
reduced by 0,3 to 0,8 . Exceeding of the limit voltage
always will destroy the diode, and allow current to flow in
the reverse direction. The diode type is printed on the
package.
Diodes must be mounted in a given direction. The negative end is
marked with a ring.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
When operated in the forward direction the LEDs light.
They are available in several different versions (differing in
colour, size, form, luminosity, maximum current, voltage
limits).
The cathode (-) has to be connected to the neagtive
voltage. With wired LEDs the longer wire is the anode (+).
With SMD versions the cathode (-) is marked (bevelled
edge, colour marking or similar).
Light emitting diodes should always be connected via a series resistor
which limits the current and prevents failure. With circuits designed for
the connection of LEDs the series resistors are often integrated on the
circuit board.
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Transistors
Transistors are current amplifiers which convert low signals into
stronger ones. There are several types in different package forms
available. The type designation is printed on the component.
Transistors for a low power rating (e.g. BC types) have a
package in form of a half zylinder (SOT-package). The
three pins of bipolar transistors (e.g. BC types) are called
basis, emitter and collector (abbreviated with the letters B,
E, C in the circuit diagram).
Reed contacts (SRK)
Depending on their version reed contacts fulfill the task of
a closer or a change-over switch. They respond to a
magnetic field, thus making possible contactless switching
operations.
They consist of a glass bulb filled with a predective gas.
Sealed in the glass bulb are two or three reeds made of a
magnetic material.
When bending the legs of the glass bulb they can be easily damaged
through mechanical strain.
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7. Mounting
7.1. Mounting the FCS-1
Open the housing of the
vehicle. Locate the position for
the module..
Connections FCS-1
Connection to the supply voltage
X1 "-" of the batteries
X2 "+" of the batteries
Caution: The module should not be connected the wrong way
round. Otherwise it will be damaged when put into operation!
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