User manual

English Multi-Timer
The operation mode 2 can be used as well to release switching
operations delayed, in order to prevent switching contacts from being
blocked permanently. Example: The power supply in a rail section has
to be switched off (and the train brought to a stopp), as soon as the
train has passed a reed contact. In case the train would stop
immediately after passing the reed contact, it would be impossible to
switch on the rail section again. With the Multi-Timer it is possible to
delay the switching pulse so that the train does not stop before the
reed contact will not be released any more.
Operation mode 3 "Random Switch"
The 4 outputs of the Multi-Timer are switched separately for a time at
random. The time interval after which the random generator decides
whether to release a switching operation or not, can be set for each
output individually via a trimpot, the maximum interval is 4,5 minutes.
The downstream circuit can stay switched on or off for several time
intervals (maximum 10)
When connecting switches (or similar circuits) to the switching inputs of
the Multi-Timer, the random control can be affected manually. As soon
as the contacts of the switching inputs are closed (= on), the current
state of the related output will be "frozen" and the random switch has
no more influence on the output. The output will be controlled by the
random switch only after the contacts of the switching input are opened
again (= out).
Application:
You can apply the operation mode 3 for all actions to be switched on
and off at random.
Operation mode 4 "Start-Brake-Stopover Switch"
The Multitimer controls the signal position (stop or clear) as well as
braking, stopping and starting of analogue locomotives at a signal stop.
Additionally, the Multi-Timer affects the driving characteristics of a
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