English Table of contents How to use this manual Intended use Safety instructions EMC declaration Operation overview Circuit Diagram (Fig. 1) Technical specifications Checking the package contents Required tools and consumables Safe and correct soldering Assembling the kit Parts list / Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (Fig. 2) Connecting the light signal switch Connecting the signal (Fig.
English How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct assembly of the kit and fitting of the ready-built module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter. You will then know where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.
English 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. Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones. Electrical hazards §...
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English 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.
English EMC declaration This product is developed and tested in accordance with the European standards EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3 and meets the EC - directive 2004/108/EG and legal requirements. To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must take the following precautions: §...
English Operation overview The light signal switch is developed to control a Maerklin* Hobby-light signal. Using it with Viessmann*-signal kits is possible as well. The Viessmann*-signal kits have to be modified, you can order the manual from us or you can download it from our homepage. The light signal switch has to be connected between the light signal and an external change-over switch which switches between the two signals ("red"...
English Technical specifications Supply voltage 12-18 Volt a.c. voltage Current consumption approx. 1 mA (without loads) Max. current at the output 50 mA Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60 °C Ambient temperature in storage -10 - + 80 °C Comparative humidity allowed max.
English 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. If you have had training in soldering you can skip this chapter. §...
English § After placing the parts, please double check for correct polarity. Check the PCB tracks for solder bridges and short circuits created by accident. This would cause faulty operation or, in the worst case, damage. You can remove excess solder by putting a clean soldering tip on the spot.
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English Electrolytic capacitors Electrolytic capacitors are often used to store energy. In contrast to ceramic capacitors they are polarized. One of the two leads is marked with a minus sign which indicates the mounting orientation. The value is given on the casing. Electrolytic capacitors are available with different voltage sustaining capabilities.
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English Parts list Resistors 22 kΩ R2, R3, R4, R5 4,7 kΩ 100 Ω Electrolytic capacitors C1, C2 100 µF DiodenDiodes D1, D2 1N4148 Transistors BC 547 B BV 557 B Terminal strips 2 x 3-pin Fig. 2: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout Page 30...
English Assembling the kit Start the assembly with the resistors and the diodes. First solder the components on the solder side of the PCB and then cut the excess wires with the side cutters, as short as possible. Continue the assembly with the electrolytic capacitors and the transistors.
English Connecting point Remark Signal (blue wires) 6 and 2 The polarity is of no importance. Transformer 1 and 2 Do not connect the transformer to the power supply yet! Change-over switch 3, 4 and 5 Connect the middle (not included) connecting point of the change-over switch to connecting point 3.
English After having connected the transformer to the power supply the LED should light. As soon as you operate the change-over switch the LED should fade slowly and the second LED should brighten slowly. In case the LEDs do not light as described please check the module with help of the chapter "FAQ".
English § 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. § None of the LEDs lights. Possible cause: Neither the connecting points 3 and 4 nor the connecting points 3 and 5 are connected to each other when applying the supply voltage.
English Manufacturer's note The person who builds this kit or brings the circuit into operation is the manufacturer of the product. If he sells the product to another person he is responsible for passing on all the relevant papers. Domestic appliances assembled from a kit are deemed industrial products and must comply with health and safety regulations.
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English § if the ready-built module has been altered and repair attempts have failed, § if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made, § if the circuitry is changed in any way, through adding or omitting wiring or components, or through modifying the circuit board, §...
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