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FEATURES FOR MODEL 1700 THROTTLE
------ Output: 12 Amps
------ Protection: Electronic current
detection
------ Starting Delay: Minimum
------ Waveform: Controlled A.C. Pulse
------ Throttle: Control Direct or Delayed
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* This marks the first in slow speed A. C. TIN PLATE remote walkaround control.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING
MODEL 1700 TO YOUR RAILROAD
This unit has been tested prior to shipment, and is in working order. Read instructions through before connecting. Your order contains a handheld walkaround with 10' coiled cord, and an Adapter Box to connect between your transformer and the track with a piece of hook-and-loop fastener to hang the handheld unit. This is the basic system. More hook-and-loop fasteners can be purchased from Radio Shack (#64-2360 or 63-2345) for attaching to the layout when not in use.
With power off, connect two (2) wires (16 gauge or larger) from the transformer to the two (2) screws marked "TO TRANS" on the Adapter Box observing the wiring diagram on last page for all common ("C") connections. See Fig.1 NOTE: Any transfromer may be used with a minimum of 14V and a maximum of 24V, with enough current capability to handle the load. All-Trol also supplies an 18V 12A transformer (TR2) for $120.

Connect the wires from the track to the two (2) screws marked "TO TRACK" on the Adapter Box. Again observing the wiring diagram for all common ("C") connections. Only the terminals that provide 14 to 24 V.A.C. (fixed or variable) on the transformer should be used and common ("C") connections are observed. See Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Plug the handheld unit into the phone jack on either side of the Adapter Box. Now your ready to operate. See Fig. 2 and operating instructions below.
Fig. 3
This system is expandable by purchasing as many Remote Stations (RS8) as required for the number of control points needed on your railroad. The Remote Stations are interconnected with variable length cables C6XX (XX being the length) in 5' increments. See Fig. 3
Connect one end of the cable C6XX to the Adaptor box and connect the other end of the same cable to one of the connectors on the remote station (RS8) and repeat from station to station. The connector on the front of the station is where the handheld walkaround would normally plug in. If the cable has to go in two directions, simply use one of the remote stations (RS8) as a junction point by using the connecter on the front to go in the opposite direction. See Fig. 3 for cable connections. Any combination of cable connections are interchangeable.
Fig. 4
The cables can be interconnected to achieve longer distances, with modular
couplings (MC6). See Fig. 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL 1700
1 - Turn THROTTLE control to minimum position (full CCW - Counter-Clockwise)
on handheld and set the MOMENTUM control to minimum
(full CCW).
2 - Turn power on and advance your
transformer to full on position.
You can use 14 to 24VAC
to operate your new remote walkaround.
3 - With the MOMENTUM control off
(CCW) you have direct control of the
THROTTLE. Advance the THROTTLE control,
and the locomotive will begin to move
and move faster as the THROTTLE is
advanced to full speed. Turn THROTTLE
to minimum.
Note: If the switch lever on the loco is in
the "alternate
direction" position, then the use the DIR/PAN
button will effect direction change as
well as
turning the THROTTLE control up and down.
In the past when you operated with your
transformer, you would change directions by
moving the DIRECTION lever,
and then release it,
and back again to change direction. With
the handheld unit you simply depress
the DIR/PAN (DIRECTION/PANIC) stop button twice to change
directions.The DIR/PAN button is also used for PANIC
(emergency)
stops when the MOMENTUM control is in use.
4 - Set the MOMENTUM control to #2.
Advance THROTTLE to desired speed. Power will be
applied to the locomotive automatically. Turn THROTTLE off and the
loco will slow down automatically to a stop.
5 - Set the MOMENTUM control to #2. Advance THROTTLE
to desired speed. While the train is running, depress the BRK
button and the train will gradually slow to a stop.
Releasing the button, will allow the
train to resume acceleration to the
speed set by the THROTTLE. The MOMENTUM
can be set to any level.
6 - The unit has two push buttons on the face of the handheld. One
for the WHISTLE and one for the BELL, in newer locomotives.
For older type locomotives, depressing the WHISTLE
or BELL button will blow the whistle.
7 - The L.E.D. (Light emmiting diode)
indicator in the handheld will be GREEN
when the power is on. YELLOW for running
trains, and RED for an overload (exceeding 12 amps). To reset the
overload, push the DIR/PAN button, or turn the
THROTTLE to zero (CCW). If the MOMENTUM is applied
the reset will not happen immediately).
CAUTION: Plugging two remote
handheld units
into the same cab circuit will affect
the operation.
Our hope is that you have many enjoyable hours of operating fun and
pleasure.
All-Trol Products Inc.
Instructions for track connections