Märklin 56 2-8 Series Anleitung Seite 21

2.4.3 Operating the locomotive
on alternating current
When the locomotive is operated with
AC power in conventional operation,
the 32 VA transformer (no. 6645,
6646, 6647 or 76648) can be used.
Locomotive speed is increased by
turning the control knob to the right
and is decreased by turning the knob
to the left. The direction of travel is
changed by turning the control knob
to the left past the "0" setting.
The command to reverse should be
given only to a standing locomotive,
never to one in motion.
In operation with alternating current
the headlights change direction with
the direction of travel and are on all
of the time. The intensity of the head-
lights depends on the speed of the
locomotive.
Of the functions f1 to f4, the function
f1 is on continuously when operating
the locomotive with conventional AC
power. The other functions remain off.
2.4.4 Operating the locomotive
on direct current
Märklin does not offer DC power
packs for 1 Gauge models. Suitable
DC power packs are those with a
maximum current of ±18 volts.
Direction reversing is done by rever-
sing polarity. The manufacturer's
instructions for a particular make of
power pack will give directions on
how to use it to operate a locomotive.
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Operation
Tip:
H0 DC power packs supply a maxi-
mum voltage of ±12 volts. This loco-
motive reaches its full potential at
±16 volts. H0 DC power packs can
therefore be used only with limitations.
In operation with direct current the
headlights change direction with the
direction of travel and are on all of
the time. The intensity of the head-
lights depends on the speed of the
locomotive.
Of the functions f1 to f4, the function
f1 is on continuously when operating
the locomotive with conventional DC
power. The other functions remain off.
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