Safety Notes; Important Notes; Functions - LGB F7 A Mode D'emploi

Safety Notes

• This model may only be used with the operating system designed for it.
• Use only switched mode power supply units and transformers that are designed
for your local power system.
• This locomotive must never be supplied with power from more than one power pack.
• Pay close attention to the safety notes in the instructions for your operating system.
• Not for children under the age of 15.
• WARNING! Sharp edges and points required for operation.
• WARNING! This product contains magnets. Swallowing more than one magnet may
cause death in certain circumstances. If necessary, see a doctor immediately.

Important Notes

• The operating instructions are a component part of the product and must therefore
be kept in a safe place as well as included with the product, if the latter is given to
someone else.
• The warranty card included with this product specifies the warranty conditions.
• Please see your authorized LGB dealer for repairs or spare parts.
• Disposing: www.maerklin.com/en/imprint.html

Functions

• This model is designed for operation on LGB two-rail DC systems with conventio-
nal LGB DC train controllers or power packs (DC, 0 – 24 volts).
• Factory-installed multiple protocol decoder (DC, DCC, mfx).
• The model is programmed with locomotive address 03 for use with the LGB Multi
Train System (DCC). The locomotive is automatically recognized in operation with mfx.
• Mfx technology for the Mobile Station/Central Station.
Name set at the factory: F7A 335
• The functions can be activated only in parallel. Serial activation of the functions is
not possible (Please note here the instructions for your controller).
Preparation
The rear brake cylinders on the front truck are not mounted on the model in order to
guarantee trouble-free operation of this locomotive. The brake cylinders are included
with the model. If the locomotive is only going to be used for display, then the brake
cylinders can be installed. First, loosen the two screws on the side frame of the truck
and remove the side frames. Then push the cylinders into the correct position. Put the
side frames back on the model.
Mode of Operation Switch
The model has a three-position mode of operation switch on the back wall (Figure 1):
Pos. 0 locomotive stored without current
Pos. 1 everything on
Pos. 2 same as Pos. 1
Connection to the B Unit
On the back of the locomotive is a socket for connecting a B unit with a speaker. Only
the 20587 B unit can be connected here. Connecting older B units or other cars will
lead to damage.
Important during Digital Operation!
If an A unit pointed in the opposite direction (example: the classic A-B-A locomotive
combination) is coupled to this locomotive, then the direction of the second locomoti-
ve must be reprogrammed. Otherwise, the locomotives will run opposite to each other
rather than in the same direction.
Sound
The bell and horn can be activated with the LGB sound activation magnet (17050) in-
cluded with the locomotive. The activation magnet can be clipped into place between
the ties of most LGB track sections.
The magnet is positioned to the side under the LGB logo cast into the plastic cover.
Place the magnet on one side to activate the horn when the locomotive passes over
this spot. The bell will sound when the magnet is placed on the other side.
Multiple unit operation
We recommend balancing the settings for maximum speed and acceleration/braking
delay with each other for multiple unit operation. Make sure that the direction of
travel for the units in the multiple unit setup agree with each other.
Multiple Unit Setups with mfx
The mfx controllers support multiple unit setup operation. Generate a new multiple
unit setup to which you assign the units. When doing this follow the documentation
for your controller.
Multiple Unit Setups with DCC
Assign the various units in the setup the same addresses so that they can be control-
led jointly.
8