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Contrary to the prototype, the operation mode can be activated even when the train is moving (F3). Provided the train is
moving faster than is permitted for the active operation mode, the train will first be slowed down to a suitable speed and
only then the working mode will become active.
Before you start working with the tamping machine, drive it to the work site and stop it there. Observe the direction of
working.
4.5.1.1 Automatic working mode
If F14 is switched off, the model is in the automatic working mode. This means that both the slide and the tamping unit
are controlled synchronously with the driving motors.
Starting the working mode
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Activate F3 while the vehicle stands still. The work preparation programme is reeled off. Then the tamping machine
is ready for its work trip.
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Set the direction to forward and then set any speed step. The train moves in operation speed in the working direction
with active tamping unit (also refer to the note regarding working speed).
Stopping the working mode
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Stop the train.
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Deactivate F3.
You may stop the train during the working sequence (F3 is active) and you may also back up the train at any desired
speed. The working lights and the warning lights remain on. Thus you can rework a certain sector of track several times.
When changing into forward motion, the operating mode is reactivated.
4.5.1.2 Manual tamping mode
When deactivating funcion F14, the slide unit and the tamping unit are no longer activated automatically. The aggregates
expect the tamping command by intervention from the operator. Your task as operator is now to position the tamping
tines possibly between the track sleepers by timely pushing the function key. The actuation is done with the function key
F12 on the driving device. F12 should in this case be configured as a snap key on the driving device.
Whenever pushing function key F12, the tamping unit is lowered and lifted up again after a short period of time.
After each tamping sequence the slide is automatically moved back to the front.
Should your command station not have any momentary function for the function keys you still have the possibility of
tamping manually. Push the function key twice each time you want to tamp.
Terminate the manual tamping mode by switching off function F14.
Hint regarding the working speed: The operation speed of the prototype is extremely low. The specific speed curve
for the working speed cannot be changed since it is synchronized with the tamping unit. The tamping machine moves
with variable slow speeds subject to the set speed step. The working speed of the tamping unit is adjusted accordingly.
4.5.2 DC analogue operation
Attention:
Only use adjustable model train transformers (throttles) for analogue operation. Analogue throttles with pulse width
modulation (PWM) are not suitable and may lead to incorrect functionality.
Even when driving DC or 2 rail vehicles in analogue mode you can enjoy this optically and acoustically appealing working
mode. The sound module is always active during analogue operation unless the volume is set to zero.
Note: The commands as described hereafter have to be activated very quickly one after the other to assure that the
integrated decoder will detect them correctly as the command sequence for activating the operation mode. Should the
commands be given in the wrong sequence or with too long intervals in between (greater than ca. 1 – 2 seconds) the
decoder cannot interpret them correctly and will drive the train in running mode.
Before you start "working" with the tamping machine drive it to the work site and stop it there. Bear the working direction
in mind.
Starting the working mode
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Turn the throttle a little in the forward direction until the lights light up but the train does not yet move. After ca. 3
seconds the front yellow warning light on the roof is switched on. This indicates that the tamper is ready for tamping
operation.
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Turn the throttle to maximum in the forward direction. The train moves slowly at working speed and with active tamping
unit in working direction.
Stopping the working mode
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Set the throttle to zero.
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Set the throttle to the speed where the head and rear lights light up and set it back to zero immediately after. Then the
tamping machine terminates the working mode and turns itself off. When restarting, the train is in driving mode until
the working mode is activated once again (see above).
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