LGB 23461 Mode D'emploi page 10

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
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.
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.
• The operating sounds are on in analog operation.
• The functions can be activated only in parallel. Serial activation of the functions is
not possible (Please note here the instructions for your controller).
Mode of Operation Switch
There is a power control switch located in the cab with the engineer figure.
Pos. 0 locomotive stored without current
Pos. 1 Alimentation du moteur et de l'éclairage par la voie
Pos. 2 same as Pos. 1
Pos. 3 Alimentation du moteur et de l'éclairage par la ligne à
suspension caténaire
CAUTION! This model may be powered with a catenary on analog layouts only. For
operation with the digital Multi-Train System, the model must use track power. Other-
wise, dangerously high voltages may result.
Multi-Purpose Socket
The model has two "flat" multipurpose sockets, with removable covers, one on each
end wall (Fig. 1). These sockets can be used to provide track power to cars with
lighting or sound electronics.
Rack Operation
LGB rack locomotives can be used on rack sections and on regular "adhesion"
sections.
• Avoid grades steeper than 25%.
• To avoid accidental uncoupling, we recommend installing coupler hooks on both
ends of all rolling stock. A second coupler hook can be installed on the front of the
loco as well.
Sound
The bell and whistle can be activated with the LGB sound activation magnet (item no.
17050) that is included with the locomotive. The activation magnet can be clipped into
place between the ties of most LGB track sections. The magnet is located on the side
under the cast-in LGB logo. Place the magnet on the right side in order to activate the
whistle when the locomotive passes over this location. The bell will sound when the
magnet is placed on the left side.
Multi-Protocol Operation
Analog Operation
This decoder can also be operated on analog layouts or areas of track that are
analog. The decoder recognizes alternating current (DC) and automatically adapts
to the analog track voltage. All functions that were set under mfx or DCC for analog
operation are active (see Digital Operation).
Digital Operation
The decoders are multi-protocol decoders. These decoders can be used under the
following digital protocols: mfx or DCC.
The digital protocol with the most possibilities is the highest order digital protocol.
The sequence of digital protocols in descending order is:
Priority 1: mfx; Priority 2: DCC; Priority 3: DC
Note: Digital protocols can influence each other. For trouble-free operation, we
recommend deactivating those digital protocols not needed by using CV 50.
If two or more digital protocols are recognized in the track, the decoder automatically
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