TILLIG tillig.com Operating instructions for a „Power control unit TFi2” Product no.: 08131 • Bal.-No.: 368913 • 1st Edition, 08.
Contents Table of Contents: Summary of contents 2 Foreword 3 Safety notice 3 Characteristic values 4 Properties 4 Assembly of the „TFi2“ 5 Connection of the „TFi2“ 5 Power-down 6 Assignment 6 Initial start-up 7 Control of locomotives 7 Short circuit or Overload 7 F 1 function 8 Characteristic curve of the F 1 function 8 F 2 function 9 Reset it to the factory setting 9 Connection for external control 13 Help in the case of malfunctions
Foreword/safety notice Foreword We are delighted that you have opted to purchase the TFi2 power control unit that is a TILLIG Modellbahnen product. We request that you observe the following information in detail so you can become acquainted with the most important functions and special features of this device and that you read through the entire operating instructions prior to putting the device into operation. Products made by TILLIG Modellbahnen are subject to constant quality controls.
Characteristic values/properties Characteristic values Power control unit: - Maximum output current - Output current - Short circuit monitoring - Input voltage - PWM frequency - Input current Wall plug component: Switching power supply - Input voltage - Input current - Standby output (at no load) - Output voltage - Output current - Output power 1 A (-10 %) approx. 14 V max. 15 – 18 V DC approx. 113 – 133 Hz 1,1 A 230 V AC 50 – 60 Hz max. 2,1 A max. 0,3 VA 14,5 … 15,9 V DC max. 1,9 A DC max.
Assembly/connections The power control unit is equipped with a rapid action short circuit fuse. This immediately switches off the driving voltage to the line if a current of 1 A is exceeded. This is displayed by means of the flashing in the illumination ring around the drive direction switch and the green LED at F 2. The well-known model railway switching systems (power-down and assignment with a wire connection) can be performed (figures 3 + 4).
power-down/assignment Figure 3 – Power-down Figure 4 – Assignment 6
Initial startup/Control of locomotives Initial startup The power control unit is intended as a control panel unit for installation on a control desk. To this end drill holes for screws (diameter of 3 mm) are located at the foot and top of the base part. Several appliances for various electric circuits can be placed next to one another. To begin with the power control unit will be connected with the railway track using two stranded wires to the screw terminals (figure 2).
F 1 function Extended functions – F 1 function: The F 1 function permits the setting of five different characteristic curves (Figure 5) for the control of the speed at the power control unit. The characteristic curve is selected sequentially by pressing the F 1 function key several times. The central characteristic curve that is displayed by the central green LED is linear.
F 2 function F 2 function: The power control unit has a start/stop function that can be set and is automatic. This comprises the option of setting a stopping time, to structure a delay or acceleration variably and enable the triggering of the function through one/several external rail contact(s) on the control terminals 1 and 2. In addition the manual triggering of the start/stop function is also possible through the F 2 button.
F 2 function Options of setting the external triggering You can choose between the following setting options for the external activation: Option Description 0 (factory setting) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No external triggering through rail contacts at terminal 1 and 2 The start/stop function is triggered off at terminal 1 The start/stop function is triggered off at terminal 2 The start/stop function with a change in direction is triggered off at terminal 1 The start/stop function with a cha
F 2 function Deactivate external triggering 1. The power control unit is switched on (left LED lights up in red, yellow or green after selecting F 1) 2. Place the flip switch in the central position 3. Press both the function keys F 1 and F 2 at the same time and keep them pressed down 4. Turn the control knob in such a way until no point lights up green and orange in the illumination ring 5. Release both function keys F 1 and F 2 again 6.
F 2 function Programme delay/acceleration 1. The power control unit is switched on (left LED lights up in red/yellow or green depending on the mode) 2. Place the flip switch in the central position 3. Press the function key F 1 and keep it pressed down 4. Turn the control knob until the desired number of points lights up orange in the illumination ring no point orange (power control unit value approx. 0 – 5) 1 point orange (power control unit value approx.
Connection external control Connection for the external control The start/stop function can be triggered by any number of rail contacts to the control terminals 1 and 2 by the moving train. To do this the rail contacts must be decoupled by rail contacts. You will find a y-point that is pre-prepared for the bed track under product no 83758 in the programme. There is a corresponding y-point under article number 83158 for the model track.
Terminal external control Representation of the position of Y-points to trigger the stopping mechanism: Braking distance Stopping point Braking distance The rail contacts of each direction must be installed at an appropriately long enough distance before the “stopping point” of the train according to the selected delay. In the event of different vehicles a different braking distance will be set in the event of the same time delay.
Assistance in case of malfunctions Assistance in case of malfunctions Fault Causes Actions LEDs No current do not light up Inspection of the connection of the power control unit to the wall plug transformer Device defect Sending it in to the service department LEDs flash Set the control knob to „0” When put into operation the control knob is not set to „0” Short circuit Overload Also without a wire connected to the line Locomotive does Malfunction in the c
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