tams elektronik PZS-2 Series User manual

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Manual
PZS-2
Item no. 51-02025 | 51-02026 | 51-02027
Shuttle-train control
for analogue d.c. model railwa la outs
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Table of contents
1. Getting started............................................................................3
2. Safet instructions.......................................................................5
3. Safe and correct soldering...........................................................7
4. Operation overview.....................................................................9
5. Technical specifications..............................................................13
6. Assembling the kit.....................................................................14
7. Functional test..........................................................................23
8. Connecting the PZS-2................................................................24
8.1. Schema............................................................................24
8.2. Dividing the shuttle-train section into parts.........................25
8.3. Connecting the power suppl .............................................25
8.4. Connecting the shuttle-train section to the PZS-2................27
9. Operation.................................................................................30
10. Programming the PZS-2.............................................................33
11. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................36
12. Guarantee bond........................................................................38
13. EU declaration of conformit ......................................................39
14. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................39
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1. Getting started
How to use this manual
This manual gives step-b -step instructions for safe and correct
assembl of the kit and fitting and connecting of the read -built
module, and operation. Before ou start, we advise ou to read the
whole manual, particularl the chapter on safet 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 safel so that ou can solve problems in the future. If
ou pass the kit or the read -built module on to another person, please
pass on the manual with it.
Intended use
The shuttle-train control PZS-2 is designed to be operated according to
the instructions in this manual in model building, especiall with model
railwa s. An other use is inappropriate and invalidates an guarantees.
The PZS-2 should not be assembled or mounted b children under the
age of 14.
Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manual
are mandator for the user.
Caution:
The PZS-2 contains integrated circuits. These are ver sensitive to
static electricit . Do not touch components without first discharging
ourself. Touching a radiator or other grounded metal part will
discharge ou.
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Checking the package contents
Please make sure that our package contains:
one kit, containing the components listed in the parts list
( page 20) and one PCB or
one read -built module or
one read -built module in a housing (complete unit),
a CD (containing the manual and further information).
Required materials
For assembling the kit ou 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 and wire stripper,
as necessar a pair of tweezers and long nose pliers,
electronic tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter).
For testing the module ou need an electric light bulb.
In order to connect the module ou need wire. Recommended
diameters: > 0.25 mm² for all connections.
It is recommended to connect two push-buttons when programming
the module (e.g. push-buttons item no. 85-5212x, x=1,2,3,6,7).
When connecting points at terminus station 2, ou need for switching
the points:
a bistable rela 12 V (e.g. item no. 84-61111) or
a rela print RL-2 (e.g. 72-00055 as a kit or 72-00056 as a read -
built module).
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2. Safet instructions
Mechanical hazards
Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch
out for sharp edges when ou pick up the PCB.
Visibl damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use
damaged parts: rec cle 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,
impermissibl high humidit and condensation build up
can cause serious injur 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 onl be done in closed,
clean, dr rooms. Beware of humidit .
Onl use low power for this module as described in this manual and
onl use certified transformers.
Connect transformers and soldering irons onl in approved mains
sockets installed b an authorised electrician.
Observe cable diameter requirements.
After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for
dispersion.
Use onl original spare parts if ou have to repair the kit or the
read -built module.
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Fire risk
Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire,
which can result in injur or death through burns or suffocation.
Connect our soldering iron or soldering station onl when actuall
needed. Alwa s keep the soldering iron awa 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 accidentall touching our skin can
cause skin burns. As a precaution:
use a heat-resistant mat during soldering,
alwa s put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand,
point the soldering iron tip carefull 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 injur . Prevent this b working in a clean, dr room
with enough freedom of movement.
ther dangers
Children can cause an of the accidents mentioned above because the
are inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of
14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the read -built
module.
Caution:
Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, with
fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.
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In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembl must be
supervised b qualified personnel.
In industrial institutions, health and safet regulations appl ing to
electronic work must be adhered to.
3. Safe and correct soldering
Caution:
Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid
these dangers b reading and following the directions given in the
chapter Safety instructions.
Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt or a regulated
soldering iron.
Onl use electronic tin solder with flux.
When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or
soldering grease. The contain acids that can corrode components
and copper tracks.
Insert the component connecting pins into the PCB´s holes as far as
possible without force. The components should be close to the
PCB`s surface.
Observe correct polarit orientation of the parts before soldering.
Solder quickl : holding the iron on the joints longer than necessar
can destro components and can damage copper tracks or soldering
e es.
Appl the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a wa that the
part and the soldering e e are heated at the same time.
Simultaneousl add solder (not too much). As soon as the solder
becomes liquid take it awa . Hold the soldering tip at the spot for a
few seconds so that the solder flows into the joint, then remove the
soldering iron.
Do not move the component for about 5 seconds after soldering.
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To make a good soldering joint ou must 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.
Cut the wires after soldering directl above the soldering joint with a
side cutter.
After placing the parts, please double check for correct polarit .
Check the PCB tracks for solder bridges and short circuits created b
accident. This would cause fault operation or, in the worst case,
damage. You can remove excess solder b 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
Traffic between two terminus stations
The module controls the shuttle-train traffic between two terminus
stations of an analogue d.c. model railwa la out. At the second
terminus station points can be connected. This allows the alternating
traffic of two trains on the shuttle-train section. One additional stop can
be added in each direction of traffic between the terminus stations.
The shuttle-train traffic runs automaticall . The trains are slowed down
before reaching the terminus sections or the two stops as soon as a
track bus indicator integrated into the module indicates the train
coming into the respective section. The further course (braking, halting
and accelerating) is time controlled.
Extra halts
Independent of the automaticall running shuttle-train traffic between
the terminus sections (and the two stops), extra halts can be
incorporated with external circuits at an time and place.
Settings for the automatic operation
The traffic
between the terminus stations
between the terminus stations and the stops
between the terminus stations, the stops and/or the extra halts
alwa s runs in four phases: acceleration, normal speed, braking and
halt. The length of the phases acceleration, braking and halt can be
programmed
individuall for each of the two terminus stations
individuall for each of the two stops
jointl for all extra halts.
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The length of the phases is adjusted at a trimmer, the settings are
saved in an IC.
Manual operation
The halt at the terminus stations, the stops and the extra halts can be
prolonged b connecting the corresponding input of the module to
earth. Then the train stops at the next station, stop or halt as long as
the input is connected to earth (at least so long as programmed for the
particular halt). This allows intervention in the automatic shuttle-train
traffic via a switch or an external extra circuit.
The alread mentioned extra halts are released as soon as the
corresponding input of the module is connected to earth. This can be
done at an time, regardless in which position of the shuttle-train
section the train is. There are a whole range of applications for this,
e.g.:
effectuating extra halts along the shuttle-train section or
effectuating of signal stops or
triggering exact halts at defined positions (e.g. at the end of a
platform).
To trigger additional halts, several external circuits can be used, e.g.
manuall released swiches, couplings with reed contacts or light
barriers or complex signal control circuits.
vercurrent protection
A fuse integrated in the PZS-2 interrupts the current circuit with
overload or when a short circuit occurs on the rails and thus protects
the module from damage. The fuse is designed as a self-closing fuse
which heats with overload and re-activates the module automaticall
after cooling.
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