dallee-electronics electric locomatic sound type 3 User Manual
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Choke installation
When using other equipment on the same track with the
LocoMatic™ system, it is neccessary to install choke's in
series with the other items drawing power. These other
items could be lighted cars or other engines running in the
consist. This is neccessary to insure proper signal
strength from the LocoMatic™ Controller. Without proper
signal strength, the locomotive could receive improper
strength from the LocoMatic™ Controller. Without proper
signal strength, the locomotive could receive improper
instructions or no instructions at all when an operation is
selected from the LocoMatic™ Controller.
To install the choke in 3-rail passenger cars with multiple
pickups:
1 ...... remove the existing center roller pickup wires.
2 ...... connect these wires together to form a common wire.
3 ...... place a new wire from one truck roller to the second truck
3 ...... place a new wire from one truck roller to the second truck
roller. This will give you better pickup and should be done
on all lighted cars.
on all lighted cars.
4 ...... connect one end of the previous center roller pickup wire
to one end of the choke.
5 ...... connect the center roller jumper wire (the new wire
installed in step #3) to the other end of the choke.
6 ...... be sure to electrically insulate all connections.
To install the choke in 2-rail AF lighted cars:
1 ...... locate center lamp power feed wire.
2 ...... inside the car, cut the power feed wire making two ends.
3 ...... connect one power feed end to one side of the choke and
3 ...... connect one power feed end to one side of the choke and
connect the other power feed end to the other side of the
choke.
choke.
4 ...... be sure to electrically insulate all connections.
To install the choke in other 2-rail lighted cars:
1 ...... locate right rail lamp power feed wire.
2 ...... inside the car, cut the power feed wire making two ends.
3 ...... connect one power feed end to one side of the choke and
3 ...... connect one power feed end to one side of the choke and
connect the other power feed end to the other side of the
choke.
choke.
4 ...... be sure to electrically insulate all connections.
alternative lighting
basic choke installation diagram
you might also want to consider installing our Adjustable Regulated Lighting board. The RL-ADJ (item 379) comes with 4 lamps but is capable of driving
eight lamps, as shown. You can set the intensity desired (1.25 - 5 volts). It maintains constant voltage to the lamps and has it's own choke so no other
eight lamps, as shown. You can set the intensity desired (1.25 - 5 volts). It maintains constant voltage to the lamps and has it's own choke so no other
modifications are needed. Simply install the lamps where desired, connect the input power, and peel the tape to secure. The unit can be broken into smaller
strip lengths where needed. Install in cabooses, passenger cars, or buildings. Measures only 1/2" wide. Extra, low voltage lamps, are available (item 383).
strip lengths where needed. Install in cabooses, passenger cars, or buildings. Measures only 1/2" wide. Extra, low voltage lamps, are available (item 383).
for additional chokes order:
Item 702 for up to 1.5 ampere load
Item 703 for up to 5.0 ampere load
Item 703 for up to 5.0 ampere load
When installing in 2 rail equipment, use all Center Rail
references as Right Rail and all Outside Rail as Left Rail.
Outside Rail .... (3 rail)
Left Rail .......... (2 rail)
Left Rail .......... (2 rail)
pickup
Center Rail ..... (3 rail)
Right Rail ........ (2 rail)
Right Rail ........ (2 rail)
pickup
Lighting load, other locomotive in
consist, or other type circuitry
drawing off of track power. As shown
one lead needs to be disconnected
from the rail and a CHOKE needs to
drawing off of track power. As shown
one lead needs to be disconnected
from the rail and a CHOKE needs to
be placed in series with the load. In
most cases the 1.5 ampere (#702)
most cases the 1.5 ampere (#702)
will handle the load.
LOAD
Formerly center rail
or right rail pickup
choke
3-rail choke installation
center roller pickup
(to other center roller pickup and one side of choke)
lamp power
(from other end of choke - connects
to all input tabs of lamps in car)
other side of passenger car
choke
one side of passenger car
center roller pickup
(to other center roller pickup)
Input
Output
CHOKE (Coil)