Infrared Speed control for Direct and Alternating Current - Uhlenbrock

Infrared Speed control for Direct and Alternating CurrentDescriptionThe infrared speed controller for enclosed areasconsists of a receiver module and the IRIS remotecontrol. Depending on the version it can control aDC or an AC locomotive on analog model railwaylayouts.Using IRIS remote control the following functionscan be operated by the press of a key:• Speed control in small or large steps• Direct selection from 10 pre-defined speed steps• Change of the running direction• Selection of a shunting mode• Start/brake inertia with four different delay values• Emergency stopThe IRIS remote control operates with four differentchannels and can therefore be used with up to fourdifferent Receiver modules. Each receiver modulesupplies its own electric circuit which can becontrolled independently of the others.ConnectionRemote ControlPut the batteries, according to the markings, intothe battery compartment on the back of the handcontrol.Suitable batteries are LR03-AAA-1.5V. The controlLED should blink whenever a key is pressed on theremote control.The transmitter has a range of about 10 M.Receiver ModuleConnect the cables from the track, also theconnector marked “Gleis”. Connect the transformerwith 12V~ to 16V~ to the input marked “Trafo“.Each module needs its own transformer. Thetransformers must not have their secondarywindings inter-connected.Place the receiver module where it will be in line ofsight with the remote control while in use.Operation of the Speed ControlAll functions are controlled with the IRIS remotecontrol. Point the remote control toward thereceiver module and press the appropriate Key.During the transmission of theinstructions the remote controlmust be in “line of sight” of thereceiver module as with a TVremote control.Speed ControlThe [+] and [-] keys graduallyincrease and/or reduce thespeed of the locomotive. If thekeys are held down the speedgradually changes until the keyis released again, the maximumspeed is reached, or thelocomotive stops. The speedcontrol’s step size is adjustable.Selection of increment for [+]/[-] keysThe step increment for keys [+] and [-] for changingthe locomotive speed is selected with the keys [f+4]and [f+8]. [f+4] selects the small increment, [f+8]selects the large increment.Using Preset speedsThe numeric keys [0] to [9] directly select the presetspeeds from 0% to 100% of the maximum velocity.Selecting Driving directionThe [] and [] keys select the driving direction inDC operation. If one of the keys is pressed whiledriving, the emergency stop is firstly activated andthen the selected driving direction is implemented.In AC operation the keys will send the switchingpulse. If one of the keys is pressed while driving,an emergency stop is activated.Emergency StopIf one of the two arrow keys pressed while thelocomotive is running, then firstly, an emergencystop is activated and then the desired drivingdirection is set.

Start/Brake InertiaThe [f1], [f2], [f3] and [f4] keys select the start/braking inertia for the controlled electric circuit. [f1]none and [f4] selects the largest delay. From [f1] to[f4] the delay becomes more obvious.Shunting ModeWith the shunting mode the locomotive can becontrolled in particularly fine steps up to half themaximum velocity. It is switched on and off with the[f0] and [off] keys.Channel SelectionThe [A] to [D] keys can select one of the fourchannels, and therefore a particular electric circuit.Lok KeyInitiates the procedure for the allocation of anelectric circuit to the channel (see “Method“).Stop KeyThe [stop] key can switch the track power of theselected electric circuit on and off. If the key ispressed numerous times the locomotive will driveoff with a preset speed.Keys without functionThe S and T keys, as well as the red and greenkeys do not have a function in an analog layout.Messages of the control LEDThe control LED of the remote unit always flashes ifa key is pressed on the remote control. The controlLED on the receiver module with the “Empfang”label always blinks when the module receives aninfrared signal.The control LED on the receiver module with thelabel “Betrieb” has different functions:• Speed indicationIf the locomotive is running the LED is on, theLED is off if locomotive is stopped. In the DCoperation it glows bright the higher the speed ofthe locomotive.• Slow blinkingThe track power was switched off with the [stop]key.• Rapid blinkingThe track has a short circuit. As soon as the shortcircuit is eliminated the [stop] key can be used tore-energize the track. The locomotive drives onwith its previous Speed.Our contact Details:Service: In the event of a defect or failure send theunit together with the invoice and a short descriptionof the fault back to us for repair.Hotline: We are available if you have any questions!Your direct line to a technician: 0 20 45 - 85 83 27Mon - Tue - Thu – Fri, 14:00~16:00 and Wed16:00~18:00Allocating an Electric circuit to a channelThe IRIS remote control works with four differentchannels. In that way it can address up to fourdifferent receiver modules, each of which suppliesits own electric circuit. Each electric circuit can becontrolled independently of the others. A channel(and thus an electric circuit) is selected with the [A]to [D] keys. By default each receiver module reactsto the control instructions of all channels. If severalreceiver modules are used on a layout a channel bywhich it is to be controlled must be assigned toeach module.Method• Press the [lok] key 3 times in succession:The Control LED on the receiver module blinks.The module awaits the assignment of a channel.• Select the desired channel with the keys [A] to [D]or the [stop] key to restore the default state: themodule reacts to the control instructions on allchannels.NOTE! During programming it is very important thatonly the receiver module which is to be assigned toa channel is supplied with power. All other modulesmust have the power switched off.Technical DataMax. power output: 2ARange:10mBatteries:LR03-AAA-1.5VReceiver Transformer: 12-16V, 2APart Numbers26 200 Set for DC26 300 Set for AC26 210 Receiver for DC26 310 Receiver for AC66 510 IRIS Remote control20 040 Transformer 45 VAUhlenbrock Elektronik GmbHMercatorstr. 6D-46244 BottropMade in GermanyElectronic devices do notbelong in household rubbish