User manual

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English KSM-2
Using the KSM-2 in RailCom supervised layouts
It is impossible to connect a RailCom detector directly to the inside of
the terminal loop. As the RailCom detector is an electric load, it would
create a permanent busy indication when connected directly to the
track section. This would invalidate the loop module´s function.
The KSM-2 has a special connection for a RailCom detector which
allows to link the terminal loop to a layout supervised by RailCom.
Designing a layout with the KSM-2
The rails in the loop´s inside have to be at least as long as the longest
train to pass the terminal loop. Additionally, two transition zones which
are at least half as long as the longest locomotive have to be added
between the points and the loop´s inside.
Due to priniciple only one train is permitted to pass the terminal loop at
once.
The maximum current of all vehicles in the loop is 3 A (including motor
current of the locomotive, carriage lightings, other accessories).
Use with a turntable
With turntables different polarities possibly occur at the transitions
between bridge and the other parts of the layout after turning the
bridge. Loop modules can solve this problem.
However, loop modules of the type of the KSM-2 needing additional
transition zones are not suitable for use with turntables.
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