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Table of contents1. Why Boosters? 27

2. Getting started 27

3. Your B-2 29

4. Technical specifications 30

5. Safety instructions 31

6. EMC declaration 33

7. Safe and correct soldering 33

8. Assembling the kit 35

9. Splitting your model railway layout 41

10. Connecting the booster 42

11. Operation 44

12. Check list for troubleshooting 46

13. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty 47

Parts list I.1 / I.2

Circuit Diagram (Fig. 1) II

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (Fig. 2) III.1

Drill stencil for heat sink (Fig. 3) III.2

Cut-out for housing (Fig. 4) III.2

Connections diagram (Fig. 5) IV

(Pages I to IV in the centre of this handbook are removable.)

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1. Why Boosters?Boosters amplify the digital signals sent from the control unit andsupply a connected track with power.

You can measure the power consumption as follows:

§ a locomotive: Gauge N: 600 mA / Gauge H0: 800 mA /> Gauge 0: 1 A

§ a wagon light: 50 - 200 mA§ another consumer (such as a sound module): 100 - 300 mA§ reserve for points: 10% of the calculated sum of power

consumptionThe Booster B-2 can supply 3A. If your overall power demand exceedsthe capacity of one booster you have to connect additional boostersaccording to the special requirements of your layout.

2. Getting started

How to use this manual

This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correctassembly of the kit and fitting of the ready-built device, and operation.Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularlythe chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter. You will thenknow where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lotof effort to correct.

Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. Ifyou pass the kit or the ready-built device on to another person, pleasepass on the manual with it.

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Intended use

The kit or the ready-built device can be assembled and operated with adigital model railway using this manual.

Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees.

The kit and the ready-built device should not be assembled or fitted bychildren under the age of 14.

Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manualare mandatory for the user.

Checking the package contents

Please make sure that your package contains:§ one kit, containing the components listed in the parts and one PCB

or§ one booster B-2,§ one manual.

Required materials

For assembling the kit you need:

§ an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) with a fine tip,§ a soldering iron stand,§ a tip-cleaning sponge,§ a heat-resistant mat,§ a small side cutter and wire stripper,§ a pair of tweezers and long nose pliers,§ tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter),In order to connect the booster you need:

§ wire. Recommended diameters: > 0,10 mm² for the connections tothe push-button switch and the central unit and > 1,5 mm² for theconnections to the transformer and the rails,

§ transformer with 16-20 V voltage and minimum 3 A current(minimum 50 VA).

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3. Your B-2

Data formats and ports

The B-2 is a multi protocol booster for your model railroad and capableof amplifying data sent in the Motorola or the DCC format. It can beconnected either to the track port of a Motorola or DCC central unit, orto a DCC-conforming booster port of a central unit.

Balanced track voltage

The booster B-2 is balanced, that means it keeps the power in aconnected track section constant on 18 V – independent of the actualpower consumption. This prevents changes in locomotive speeds andthe lightings´ brightness resulting from voltage variations.

1 2 3 4

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1 Connection central unit

2 Connection push-button

3 Connection transformer

4 Connection track

5 Setting MM / DCC

6 Setting short-circuitsensivity

7 Operation display

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Short-circuit protection

The short-circuit protection prevents damages to the booster, vehiclesand / or tracks, due to a derailed engine, for example. The sensivity ofthe short-circuit protection has to be set on a trim-pot.

When a short circuit occurs at the track output, an internal currentlimiter prevents damages to components of the booster andautomatically switches off the booster. The automatic short-circuitswitch-off can be cut off by bridging the push-button for switching-onthe B-2.

When the short-circuit warning wire is connected to the central unit,the booster sends an overload signal to the central unit in case of ashort- circuit. Most central units then switch off the booster.

4. Technical specificationsSupply voltage 16-20 Volt alternating voltage (a.c.)

Input voltage 12-20 Volt digital voltage

Output voltage approx. 18 Volt digital voltage

Output current max. 3 A

Consumption max. 60 Watt

Protected to IP 00Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60 °CAmbient temperature in storage -10 - + 80 °CComparative humidity allowed max. 85 %Dimensions (including housing) approx. 114 x 99 x 42 mm

Weight of the circuit approx 93 g

Weight including housing approx 215 g

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5. Safety instructions

Mechanical hazards

Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watchout for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB.

Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not usedamaged 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,§ connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified,§ impermissibly high humidity,§ condensation build upcan cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the followingprecautions to prevent this danger:

§ Never perform wiring on a powered device.§ Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed,

clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.§ Only use low power for this device as described in this manual and

only use certified transformers.§ 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 device.

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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 actuallyneeded. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammablematerials. Use a suitable soldering iron stand. Never leave a hotsoldering iron or station unattended.

Thermal danger

A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin cancause 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 causeaccidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry roomwith enough freedom of movement.

Other dangers

Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because theyare inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of 14should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built device.

Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, withfatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.

In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must besupervised by qualified personnel.

In industrial institutions, health and safety regulations applying toelectronic work must be adhered to.

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6. EMC declarationThis product is developed and tested in accordance with the Europeanstandards EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3 and meets the EC - directive2004/108/EG and legal requirements.

To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must takethe following precautions:

§ Connect the transformer only to an approved mains socket installedby an authorised electrician.

§ Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow theinstructions, circuit diagram and PCB layout included with thismanual.

§ Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or theready-built device.

7. Safe and correct soldering

Caution:

Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoidthese dangers by reading and following the directions given in thechapter Safety instructions. If you have had training in soldering youcan skip this chapter.

§ Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tipclean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder pointeffectively.

§ Only use electronic tin solder with flux.§ When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or

soldering grease. They contain acids that can corrode componentsand copper tracks.

§ Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessarycan destroy components and can damage copper tracks orsoldering eyes.

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§ Observe correct polarity orientation of semi-conductors, LEDselectrolytic capacitors and integrated circuits before soldering andensure that the solder time does not exceed 5 seconds, otherwisecomponents can be damaged.

§ Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the partand the soldering eye are heated at the same time. Simultaneously addsolder (not too much). As soon as the solder becomes liquid take itaway. Hold the soldering tip at the spot for a few seconds so that thesolder flows into the joint, then remove the soldering iron.

§ Do not move the component for about 5 seconds after soldering.§ To make a good soldering joint you must use a clean and

unoxidised soldering tip. Clean the soldering tip with a damp pieceof cloth, a damp sponge or a piece of silicon cloth.

§ Cut the wires after soldering directly above the PCB solder side witha side cutter.

§ After placing the parts, please double check for correct polarity.Check the PCB tracks for solder bridges and short circuits createdby accident. This would cause faulty operation or, in the worstcase, damage. You can remove excess solder by putting a cleansoldering tip on the spot. The solder will become liquid again andflow from the soldering spot to the soldering tip.

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8. Assembling the kitYou can skip this part if you have purchased a ready-built device.

Preparation

Put the sorted components in front of you on your workbench. Theseparate electronic components have the following special features youshould take into account to prevent mistakes in assembling:

Resistors

Resistors reduce current. Their mounting orientation is of noimportance. The value of resistors for smaller power ratings(under 5 W) is indicated through colour rings. Every colourstands for another figure. The colour ring in brackets indicatesthe tolerance of the resistor which here is of no importance.

Value Colour rings10 Ω brown - black - black (gold)100 Ω brown - black - brown (gold)120 Ω brown - red - brown (gold)470 Ω yellow - violet - brown (gold)1 kΩ brown - black - red (gold)2,2 kΩ red - red - red (gold)4,7 kΩ yellow - violet - red (gold)18 kΩ brown - grey - orange (gold)100 kΩ brown - black - yellow (gold)On high-power resistors the value is printed in clear text.

Trimm-potentiometers

Trimm-potentiometers (abrv. „trim-pots“) are resistors whichallow the value of resistance to be varied and so can beadapted to the particular demands. In the middle they have asmall slot into which a small screwdriver can be put in order

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to vary the value of resistance. The value is printed on thehousing.

Depending on the mounting situation, trim-pots with a lyingor a standing housing are used. The mounting orientation ispreset by the layout of the three pins.

Capacitors

Among other things capacitors are used for filtering interferencevoltages or as frequency determining parts. Ceramic capacitorsare not polarized, for that reason their mounting orientation isof no importance. Normally they are marked with a three-digitnumber which indicates the value coded.

Value Number

10 nF 103

Electrolytic capacitors

Electrolytic capacitors are often used to store energy. Incontrast to ceramic capacitors they are polarized. One of thetwo leads is marked with a minus sign which indicates themounting orientation. The value is given on the casing.

Electrolytic capacitors are available with different voltagesustaining capabilities. Using an electrolytic capacitor with avoltage sustaining capability higher than required is alwayspossible.

Diodes

Diodes allow the current to pass through in one direction only(forward direction), simultaneously the voltage is reduced by0,3 to 0,8 V. Exceeding of the limit voltage always will damagethe diode, and allow current to flow in the reverse direction.

The diode type is printed on the body.

Diodes must be mounted in a given direction. The negativeend is marked with a ring. This is shown in the PCB layout.

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Zener diodes

Zener diodes are used for limiting voltages. In contrast to„normal“ diodes they are not damaged when the limit voltageis exceeded.

Light emitting diodes (LEDs)

When operated in the forward direction the LEDs light. Theyare available in several different versions (differing in colour,size, form, luminosity, maximum current, voltage limits). Thelonger lead of wired LEDs is always the anode (positive pole).

Transistors

Transistors are current amplifiers which convert low signalsinto stronger ones. They have three contacts. As they arepolarized, they have to be mounted in a certain direction.

BC-Types have a housing in form of a half cylinder (SOT-housing). The cross section is shown in the PCB Layout whichdetermines the mounting orientation.

The BD types have a flat housing (TO-housing) with the typedesignation printed on the front side. The metallic rear isunlabelled, on the PCB layout the rear is marked by a thick line.

Relays

Relays are electronic switches, depending on their position the one orother (internal) connection is closed. Their mode of operation can becompared to that of a push-button switch, i.e. the connection is onlyclosed as long as the voltage is applicated.

The mounting orientation of the relays which are put in a rectangularbox shaped housing is given by the layout of the pins.

Switches and push-button switches

By operating a switch or a push-button switch an electric circuit isclosed. While switches keep their status after operating (like a light

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switch), push-button switches keep their operating position only as longas actually operated (like a bell push).

Terminal strips

Terminal strips are solder-in screw-type terminals. They provide asolder-free and safe connection of the cables to the circuit, which canstill be seperated any time. When several terminal strips have to bemounted side by side, they have to be put together before mounting.

Assembling the kit

Start the assembly with the resistors and the diodes. First solder thecomponents on the solder side of the PCB and cut the excess wires withthe side cutter, as short as possible. Form the wire bridges Br1 to Br4.Use the cut-off wires of the resistors or diodes.

Then solder the transistors and then capacitors (but not the twocapacitors C10 and C11 and the power transistors Q8 and Q9). If youintend to mount the circuit into the housing supposed for the enclosureof the B-2 please follow the instructions in the section "Enclosure of theB-2".

Caution:

Electrolytic capacitors, transistors and diodes must be placed in theright direction! If you solder them the wrong way round the affectedparts can be damaged when you connect the power. In the worst casethe whole circuit can be damaged. In any case, a wrongly connectedpart will not function.

Then solder the relay and the capacitors C10 and C11. If you intend tomount the circuit into the housing intended for the enclosure of the B-2please follow the instructions in the section "Enclosure of the B-2".

Next solder the terminal strips and the solder pin. Join the terminalstrips together before soldering.

Place the power transistors Q8 and Q9 on the heat sinks as follows:Drill a hole of 3 mm. according to the drill stencil in the two heat sinks.

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De-burr the holes: not de-burring can cause injury! It is possible todamage the insulation plates of the transistors if you do not clean upthe holes causing a short circuit.

Mount the power transistors Q8 and Q9 as follows: First place asemiconductor insulator on the heat sink and then the transistor. Payattention to not mix up the two transistors when mounting. Put theinsulation bushing through the hole of the transistor. Mount the screwand nut, but do not fasten the nut: you should be able to turn thetransistors.

Caution:

The transistors must be isolated. They must not make contact with theheat sink!

Put the wires of the power transistors in the correct holes of the PCBand solder them on the solder side of the PCB. Now fasten the nuts.

Performing a visual check

Perform a visual check after the assembly of the device and removefaults if necessary:

§ Remove all loose parts, wire ends or drops of solder from the PCB.Remove all sharp wire ends.

§ Check that solder contacts which are close to each other are notunintentionally connected to each other. Risk of short circuit!

§ Check that all components are polarised correctly.When you have remedied all faults, go on to the next part.

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Performing a functional test

Caution:

Do not connect the booster to the central unit or the track yet.

Connect the booster only to the transformer for the functional test.Connect the transformer to the mains. The LED of the booster will lightup. Check for components getting too hot.

Caution:

If a component gets too hot or the LED does not light, disconnect thebooster and transformer from the mains immediately. Possible shortcircuit! After performing a successful function test, you can continuewith the remaining connections.

Enclosure of the B-2

There is a housing avalaible for the booster B-2. If you intend to usethis housing the electrolytic capacitors C6, C10 and C11 have to be bentby 90 degrees. Bend the connecting wires before soldering in thecapacitors, as you otherwise might solder them in too close to the PCB.Use the holes for the capacitor C11 placed at the side and not the onesin the middle. The housing has to be cut out for the heat sink accordingto fig. 4.

You may also use other housings. Be sure that the housing does notdeform when exposed to high temperatures.

Caution:

The power transistors Q8 and Q9 and their heat sink can become veryhot during operation! Never enclose the power transistors and the heatsink in a closed housing.

If necessary you have to elongate the connection wires of thetransistors Q8 and Q9 with wire (cross section min. 1,5 mm²) in orderto mount them and the heat sink at the outside of the housing.

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9. Splitting your model railway layoutSplit your model railway layout in several track sections electrically isolatingthem from each other. Every section has to be supplied by a booster of its’own. Make sure that section borders are not crossed that often. Thefollowing divisions are useful:

§ station / engine sheds§ the main line (if necessary in several sections)§ the branch lines (if necessary in several sections)The booster current into the track should be fed every 2 to 3 m as theresistances at the track section´s borders are quite high. If the intervalsare too long there might occur problems with the short circuitdetection or the power supply of the vehicles.

At the borders between two booster-sections cut the rail transmittingthe data (with 2-rail systems) or the middle conductor (with 3-rail-systems).

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10. Connecting the boosterConnect the booster to the central unit, the tracks, the power supplyand the push-button according to the following list. Follow theconnections diagram fig. 5.

Connection to thecentral unit

Connection to a centralunit compatible toMärklin**

Connection to aDCC-central unit

1 Short circuitindication wire

PIN 1 of the boosterport

PIN "E"

2 Mass wire Mass connection(brown)

PIN "D"

3 Data wire Port "middleconductor of thetracks" (red)

PIN "C"

4/5 Connection to the push-button

6/7 Connection to thetransformer

Transformer with min. 50 VA

Connection to thetracks

Connection to3-rail-system

Connection to2-rail-system

8 outer conductor (earth) second conductor9 middle conductor data conductor

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Connecting the central unit

It is possible to connect the booster either to the track port of aMotorola or DCC central unit or to a DCC-conforming booster port of acentral unit. Use the DCC-compatible booster port to connect the B-2 tothe central unit MasterControl.

Please note: Booster compatible to theMärklin** or the DCC system are switched onand off in different ways, that´s the reason whyyou have to set the booster to the particulardata format. Setting is done with the jumperthat has to be inserted on the 3-pole pin socketas shown in the diagram on the right.

Connecting the tracks

Give special attention not to cross the wires when you connect them tothe booster. It might happen that you do not notice a crossedconnection immediately. Some components cannot interpret a crossedsignal and will not work properly.

Connecting the short circuit protection

The B-2 has an integrated short-circuit switch-off. You can integratethis by bridging the connections for the push-button that switches onthe booster with a wire. You then have to switch the booster on and offvia the central unit. In this case the central unit performs the short-circuit switch-off as well.

When you do not want a short-circuit indication to the central unit (andno switching-off of the booster via the central unit in case of a short-circuit) omit the connection of the short-circuit indication wire.

Motorola

DCC

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Using more boosters

Hint: Only use boosters of one type and made by one manufacturer toavoid problems such as:

§ Problems with data transfer to the decoders.§ Current leakage that make locomotives move by themselves when

other locomotives cross the borders between two track sections.§ Short circuits when crossing sections.Especially if you combine regulated and not regulated boosters in yourlayout you should use rocker insulators at borders between twoseparate electric circuits. Without these rocker insulators, both outputstages of both boosters are connected to each other when a locomotivecomes to a standstill with it´s current collector on the border betweentwo booster sections. This creates a kind of short circuit which canbypass the short-circuit protection of the boosters and can causedamage to the connected boosters.

Connecting several boosters B-2

It is not always possible to use several boosters and to switch on alldevices at once. In this case you can switch all push-button connectionsin parallel. This allows you to switch on all electric circuits at once withone push-button.

It is also possible to switch all short-circuit indication wires and all masswires of all boosters B-2 in parallel.

11. Operation

Operation display

The LED shows that the booster is in operation.

Setting the short-circuit switch-off

Turn the trimm pot with a small screwdriver to its left end, the leastsensitive adjustment.

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When everything is connected, connect the transformer and the centralunit to the power supply. The LED on the booster will light up faintly,indicating that the booster is ready.

Put an engine on the track and choose its address on the central unit.Push the “GO” button on the central unit and hold the push button ofthe booster down. The LED will get brighter and after 1 or 2 secondsthe relay will switch on with an audible “click”. You can now release thepush button.

Turn R4 slowly to the right. When the relay disconnects and the LEDhas become fainter you have reached the lower adjustment. Turn R4back a little and go for another round with the engine. If the boosterswitches off during the engine run, turn R4 back a little bit further. Dothis until the protection circuit does not switch off during the run.

Shunting the boundry between two booster sections

One should arrange track sections so that it is not necessary to halt atrain directly on the boundry between two sections. This would lead toa connection between the outputs and damaging of the two connectedboosters. The short circuit indication does not work under thesecircumstances, therefore the central unit will not switch off the boosterautomatically.

Loading the boosters

The average current supplied by the booster should not exceed 3 A, asthe booster otherwise indicates a short circuit to the central unit.Short-term excention normally does not lead to a short circuit indicationand switching off the booster by the central unit.

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12. Check list for troubleshooting§ Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke.

Disconnect the system from the mains immediately!

Possible cause: one or more components are soldered incorrectly.à Perform a visual check.Possible cause: The connections to the track and the power supplyhave been mixed up. à Alter the connections. Possibly the boosterhas been damaged.Possible cause: The insulation of Q8 and Q9 is damaged. à Checkthe insulation and, if necessary, replace damaged insulation.

§ The booster does not work, the LED does not light.Possible cause: The connector of the connecting wire to the centralunit has been inserted the wrong way round. à Alter theconnection.Possible cause: The connection to the power supply has beeninterrupted. à Check the transformer (is it connected to themains?). If necessary check the power supply by using a measuringinstrument.Possible cause: The booster is defective. à Repeat the visual checkand the functional test.

§ The booster cannot be switched on.Possible cause: A short circuit has occurred in the lead-in wire tothe tracks or on the tracks (as e.g. a locomotive is derailed).à Eliminate the short circuit.

§ Some components connected to the booster (e.g. function or pointsdecoders) do not work.Possible cause: The connecting wires to the tracks have beencrossed. à Check the connections.

§ The transistors Q 8 and Q 9 are getting too hot.

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Possible cause: There is a capacitor mounted into a track. àDismount the capacitor.

§ The short circuit indication does not work properly.Possible cause: The jumper for setting the data format has beeninserted incorrectly. à Adjust the jumper settings.

Hotline

If problems with your booster occur, our hotline is pleased to help you.(address on the cover page).

13. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty

Manufacturer's note

The person who builds this kit or brings the circuit into operation is themanufacturer of the product. If he sells the product to another personhe is responsible for passing on all the relevant papers. Domesticappliances assembled from a kit are deemed industrial products andmust comply with health and safety regulations.

Certification

This product is developed and tested in accordance with the Europeanstandards EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3. This product conforms withthe EC- directive 2004/108/EG on electromagnetic radiation and istherefore CE certified.

Conditions of warranty

This product is guaranteed for two years. The warranty includes thecorrection of faults which can be proved to be due to material failure orfactory flaw. As we have no control over the correct and properassembly and mounting we can only guarantee the quality of thecomponents and the completeness of kits. We guarantee the functionof the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state as wellas the adherence to the technical specifications of the circuit whenassembled and connected according to the manual.

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Other claims are excluded. By law, we are not responsible for damagesor secondary damages in connection with this product. We retain theright to repair, make improvements, supply spare parts or return thepurchase price.

The following invalidate the warranty:

§ using an unsuitable soldering iron, solder containing liquid acids orsimilar,

§ if the kit is assembled and soldered poorly, or if damage is causedby not following the instructions in this manual,

§ if the ready-built device has been altered and repair attempts havefailed,

§ if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made,§ if components are removed or swapped, or wiring is added or

removed in any other way as layed down in the original design,§ if parts other than the originals delivered with this kit are used,§ if the copper tracks or soldering eyes are damaged,§ when components are mounted incorrectly, or if the components or

the circuit are poled incorrectly, also subsequent damage resultingfrom these faults,

§ if damage occurs due to an overload of the device,§ if connected to a incorrect voltage or current,§ if damaged by other persons,§ if damaged by faulty operation or if damaged by careless use or

abuse,§ if damaged by touching components before electrostatic

discharging of the hands.

The asterisks **

This manual mentions the following companies:

§ Gebr. MÄRKLIN** & Cie. GmbHPostfach 8 60, D-73008 Göppingen

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Stückliste - Parts list - Nomenclature - Stuklijst

R1, R5, R8, R25 4,7 kΩ

R2, R3 10 kΩ

R6, R9 18 kΩ

R7, R10, R19,R23

2,2 kΩ

R11, R12 100/1W

R13, R14 0,15/5W

R15, R16 470 Ω

R17 120 Ω

R18, R20 1 kΩ

R21, R22 10 Ω

Widerstände - ResistorsRésistances - Weerstanden

R24 100 kΩ

Trimmpotis - Trimm-potentiometersPotentiomètres - Potentiometers

R4 10 kΩ

Kondensatoren – CondensersCondensateurs - Condensatoren

C3 10 nF

C1, C2, C5, C6,C7

100 µF/25 VElkos - Electrolytic capacitorsCondensateurs électrolytiquesElco’s C10, C11 4700 µF/35 V

D1, D2 1N4004*Dioden - Diodes

D3, D5, D8, D9 1N4148

D11, D13 1N5400

D4 5V1Zener-Dioden - Zener diodesDiodes Zener -Zenerdiodes D16, D19 20V

LEDs – LED – DEL – LED´s D15 LED 3mm

Relais - Relays K1 1 x Um

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Q1, Q12, Q14 BC 547B

Q2 BC 517

Q3, Q13 BC 557

Q4, Q10 BC 327

Q5, Q11 BC 337

Q6 BC 639

Q7 BC 640

Q8 BDV 65

oder/or/ou/of BDW83

Q9 BDV 64

Transistoren - Transitors

oder/or/ou/of BDW84

Stiftleiste - Solder pinBarette – Pinstrip

SV-1 3-pol.

X1, X3, X4 2-pol.Anreihklemmen - Terminal stripsBorniers - Printkroonstenen X2 3-pol.

Taster – Button- Bouton - Drukknop 1 x

Kühlkörper - Heat sink - Refroidisseur - Koelplaat 1 x

Glimmerscheiben- Semiconductor insulatorLamelles d’isolation - Isolatie plaatjes voor transistor

2 x

Isolierbuchsen - Insulation bushingIsolateurs - Isolatie bussen

2 x

Schrauben – Screws - Vis - Boutjes 2 x

Mutter - Nuts - Ecroux - Moeren 2 x

Jumper 1 x

* oder ähnlich - or similar - ou équivalent - of gelijkwaardig

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Fig. 1: Schaltplan - Circuit diagram - Schéma de principe - Schakelschema

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Fig. 2: Bestückungsplan - PCB layoutPlan d´implantation - Printplan

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Fig. 3: Bohrschablone für KühlkörperDrill stencil for heat sinkGabarit de forage du refroidisseurBoorsjabloon voor de koelplaat

1:2

Fig. 4: GehäuseausschnittCut-out for housingDécoupe du capotDeel van de behuizing

1:2

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Fig. 5: Anschlussplan - ConnectionsPlan de connexion - Aansluitplan

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