Z-Stuff for Trains DZ-1010 User manual

Crossing Gate Contents: Crossing Signal Contents: WigWag Signal Contents:
Master (1) DZ-1010 Crossing Gate w/sound (1) DZ-1020 Crossing Signal w/sound (1) DZ-1030 WigWag Signal w/sound
Slave (1) DZ-1012 Crossing Gate no sound (1) DZ-1022 Crossing Signal no sound (1) DZ-1032 WigWag Signal no sound
ALL include:
(2) DZ-1011 Block Signal Detectors
Mounting screws for gates or signals & detectors and (5) Twist-on connectors
The Z-Stuff for Trains crossing gates, crossing
signals and wigwags are unique, scale size
crossing devices that include optical, infrared
detection of passing trains to operate them. A
digitally recorded crossing bell sound is also
included. They do not require any connection to
the track; however, they can be used with
simple isolated rail control if desired. Each unit’s
control electronics has one HOLD input and two
TRIGGER inputs. As long as the HOLD input is
connected to COMMON the gates will stay
down or continue to operate. Connecting a
TRIGGER input to connect causes the signals
to operate but they will stop after about 6
seconds unless a train enters the crossing. Up to (4) tracks may be
accommodated at a crossing, although additional block signal detectors would
be required.
DZ-1010/1020/1030 Set
Crossing Gates / Signals / WigWags
With (2) DZ-1011 Block Signal Detectors
Rev 8-8-
03

QUICK START - Testing Crossing Gates / Signals / WigWags
(Before installing Crossings Gates or Signals on your layout, test them on a table.)
1. Make sure power is OFF.
2. Connect the RED wires together and connect them to 12-14VAC (accessory power).
3. Connect the BLACK wires together and connect them to COMMON.
4. Connect the BLUE wires together.
5. Arrange Crossings as shown above.
6. Turn power ON.
7. Gates should go down with lights flashing while making a warning bell sound.
8. If crossings do not actuate, momentarily touch BLUE wires to BLACK wires to actuate.
9. Use RED Indicator LED in base to align the pair of crossings so IR LED points at SENSOR. When the IR LED and
SENSOR are aligned, the RED Indicator LED will go out.
10. Be careful not to block the Light Beam Path from IR LED to SENSOR, as shown above.
11. When the Light Beam Path is momentarily blocked, the crossing will operate for a short period of time and then
stop. If the Light Beam Path is continuously blocked the gates will stay down and the signal lights will continue
to flash.
12. For Crossing Gates, adjust gate arm speed using switches on bottom.
Testing with (2) DZ-1011 Block Signal Detectors
1. Turn power OFF.
2. Connect RED wires of both DZ-1011 to RED wires of Crossings.
3. Connect BLACK wires of both DZ-1011 to BLACK wires of
Crossings.
4. Connect WHITE wires of both DZ-1011 to WHITE or YELLOW
wire of one of the Crossings. It doesn’t make any difference
which one.
5. Turn power ON.
6. Position Block Signals so that the SENSOR on the Block Signal
does not receive any reflected light from its IR LED. The
GREEN LED should be lighted at this time.
7. Place your hand about 1 inch from the SENSOR on the side of the Block Signal. The GREEN LED should go
out and the RED LED should light. This should also actuate the crossing gates / signals.
8. Check to make sure that when one Block Signal changes from GREEN to RED that the other Block Signal
also changes. Having the two WHITE wires of the Block Signals connected together assures that they both
change together.
You are now ready to install your Crossing Gates / Signals on your layout.
Options: (Note - switches are on the bottom of each unit.)
For the Crossing Gates, the operating speed of the gates may be adjusted from about 1 – 6 seconds by setting the
adjustment switches on the bottom. The warning bell sound may be set to ring only while the gates are in motion (MODE 1),
while in motion and while down (MODE 2), or no sound (GREEN WIRES connected together).
For Crossing Signals, the bell sounds continuously while the lights flash (Mode 1) or for only 2sec. of bell sound (MODE 2).
For WigWag Signals, the bell sounds continuously while signal swings (Mode 1) or for only 2 sec. of bell sound (Mode 2).
For Both Sets, an external, 2-3”, 8-ohm speaker may be used to give an improved “clanging” sound. Connect the external
speaker to the two GREEN wires.
For Use with Isolated Rails and/or without the optical detection, the jumper SW 2 should be in the OPEN position. This
will also permit the devices to be used independently at separate locations if so desired.
Installation:
The wiring for the crossing gates and signals are shown in Table 1 and FIGURE 1. 12-14 VAC should be wired to the RED
wires and Common to the BLACK wires.

TABLE 1
DZ-1010 / DZ-1012 Crossing Gates
DZ-1020 / DZ-1022 Crossing Signals
DZ-1030 / DZ-1032) Wigwag Signals
DZ-1011 Block Signal Detector
Wire Color Function Wire Color Function
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
YELLOW
GREEN
GREEN
12-14 VAC
COMMON
HOLD INPUT
TRIGGER 1 INPUT
TRIGGER 2 INPUT
DZ-1010-1020-1030 ONLY
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
EXTERNAL SPEAKER
RED
BLACK
WHITE
12-14 VAC
COMMON
OUTPUT or INPUT
The BLUE wires of both crossing signals should be connected together. When power is applied, unless the two units have
been positioned as shown below, the lights will start to flash, the units will operate and the bell will sound. This is because the
light SENSOR on the DZ-1012 / 1022 / 1032 SLAVE needs to receive a signal from the IR LED on the DZ-1010 / 1020 / 1030
MASTER. The IR LED is on the back, top of the electrical box on the MASTER unit. If units are aligned as shown below, the
RED indicator lights will go out after a 6-8 second delay, the signal lights will stop flashing and the gates will go up. Breaking
the light beam from the IR LED to the SENSOR by your hand or a train car will trigger the units to operate. They will continue
to operate as long as the beam is blocked. It is also possible to activate the units by connecting the BLUE, the YELLOW or
the WHITE wires to COMMON. The DZ-1011 Block Signal Detectors operate this way. The BLUE wire will HOLD the gates
down and cause the LED(s) to flash. The YELLOW and WHITE wires will only TRIGGER the operation and the LED(s) to
flash, but after 6-8 seconds the operation will stop even if the wires remain connected to COMMON. This is so trains, which
are detected but do not enter the crossing, will not cause the continuous operation of the signals.
The two units can be separated by about 14 inches.
DZ-1011 Installation:
The DZ-1011 Block
Signal Detectors add a
wonderful touch of
realism to your layout
and they provide early
detection of trains
approaching the
crossing. You may place
them as far up and down
the tracks as you like. As
shown above, they sense
the passing train on only
one side. Placing them
about ½ inch from the
edge of the track tie
should provide reliable
detection of all your
engines and rolling stock. The GREEN LED will switch to RED as the train passes and return to GREEN about 2-3 seconds
after it is gone. The wire functions of the DZ-1011 are shown in TABLE 1. Connect the RED wire to 12-14VAC and the BLACK
wire to COMMON. The WHITE wire should be connected to either the WHITE or YELLOW wires of the DZ-1010 or DZ-1012.
Since the DZ-1010 and DZ-1012
are connected together by the
BLUE wires, it is only necessary to
connect to one of the units. By
connecting the two DZ-1011
WHITE wires together, when one
changes, the other will also
change to indicate that the track is
occupied.
The Block Signal Detectors may
also be used separately to detect
trains or just as signals. If the
WHITE wire is connected to
COMMON, the GREEN LED will
go out and the RED LED will light.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2

MULTIPLE Track Setups:
SINGLE DIRECTION TRACKS -The crossing signals may be used with multiple tracks. Usually this requires additional
DZ-1011 Block Signals. However, if each track is only used for trains traveling in a single direction, then the two block signals
provided may be used as shown in FIGURE 2. Each block signal is wired to it’s own TRIGGER input. In this case, one is wired
to the YELLOW input and one to the WHITE input.
BI-DIRECTIONAL TRACKS -
For the case where both tracks
have trains that could be
approaching the crossing from
either direction, you will want to
purchase additional DZ-1011
Block Signal Detectors and
position them as shown in
FIGURE 3. The wiring of the
Crossing Gates / Signals is as
before, but each pair of block
signals is wired to one of the
TRIGGER inputs. The block
signals on TRACK 1 are wired to
the WHITE TRIGGER input and
the block signals on TRACK 2 are
wired to the YELLOW TRIGGER
input.
ISOLATED RAIL usage:
The crossing signals may be used with isolated COMMON rails to control the units. Be sure to connect the COMMON of the
power of the crossing signals to the TRACK COMMON. The isolated rail is connected to the BLUE wire.
If a train is detected by the block signal and stops before it enters the crossing, after 6-8 seconds the operation would stop and
not continue until the train breaks the light beam in the middle of the crossing. But, with the isolated rail, the operation would
continue as soon as the train contacts the isolated rail.
For Parts and Service Contact:
GarGraves Trackage Corp. 315-483-6577
Ross Custom Switches 860-886-6800
Z-Stuff for Trains 585-377-0925
Z-Stuff for Trains www.z-stuff.net [email protected]
FIGURE 3