Safety Notes; Important Notes; Functions - LGB RhB Ge 4/4 II 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 sys-
tem.
• Not for children under the age of 15.
• WARNING! Sharp edges and points required for operation.

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.
• Volume can be changed for the sound effects
• Mfx technology for the Mobile Station/Central Station.
Name set at the factory: Ge 4-4 II 617
• The functions can be activated only in parallel. Serial activation of the functions is
not possible (Please note here the instructions for your controller).
General Note to Avoid Electromagnetic Interference:
A permanent, flawless wheel-rail contact is required in order to guarantee operation
for which a model is designed. Do not make any changes to current-conducting parts.
Mode of Operation Switch
This model has two mode of operation switches in the engineer's cab with the figure
of an engineer (Figure 1). With the upper switch, you set whether the model is to
receive traction current from the rails or from the catenary (Figure 3).
Setting U: Current from the rails
Setting O: Catenary operation
With the lower switch (Figures 1, 2) you can select the following functions:
Pos. 0 Locomotive stopped without current
Pos. 1 Locomotive motors, sound, lighting, and control of the pantographs
turned on
Pos. 2 & 3 Same as Pos. 1
Catenary Power Operation
This locomotive can be operated with a powered catenary system (see Operating
Modes). The bottom of this model is marked with a red dot. Place the model on the
track with the red dot pointing to the rail that is not connected to the catenary power
supply (Figure 3).
CAUTION! Catenary may be supplied with current only in analog operation. In digital
operation, the locomotive may only receive current from the rails, since otherwise
dangerous voltage levels may be generated.
Multi-Purpose Socket
This model has "flat" multi-purpose sockets, with removable covers, on the front and
rear of the loco (Figure 4). If you are equipping a car with interior lighting or with a
sound effects module, you can connect it to the socket and power that circuit with
track voltage. To remove the cover of the socket, pull it straight out. If the cover is
tight, gently use a small straight screwdriver to pry it out (do not pull out the rectan-
gular outer housing).
Sound
The volume control is located underneath the model on the left behind the first power
truck (Fig. 5).
The whistle can also be activated with the LGB sound activation magnets (17050)
included with this model. The activation magnet can be clipped in between the ties on
most sections of LGB track. The magnet is located to the side under the stamped LGB
logo. Place the magnet with the logo on the right or left side of the track in order to
sound the whistle long or short when the locomotive goes over this spot.
Pantographs
This model is equipped with electronically controlled pantographs. The rear pan-
tograph is raised and the front pantograph is lowered automatically depending on
the direction of travel (Function 7). The pantographs can also be optionally raised
manually (Function 3). Function F7 is active in analog operation.
The pantographs can be fixed in the lowered position by clipping them into the
restraints.
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