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Circuitron "application note 6000-07"
Circuitron "application note 6000-07"
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btransue
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August 2003
From: Montgomery County PA
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Posted by
btransue
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 8:05 PM
http://www.tonystrains.com/technews/tortoise/wiring-leds.htm
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Brad
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:49 PM
Well Ian, you piqued my interest and I had to go looking.
These application notes are not such a secret any more.
Take a look at:
http://amhobby.com/products/tech/circuitron.html
Although the application notes are not numbered and all do not appear in the "manual" there are seven of them and the first second and seventh match the instructions.
I can sleep peaceful tonight! [zzz]
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:16 PM
Sorry! just realised, wrong application note. My instructions only refer to AN-6002-01[geometry of spring wire] and AN-6002-02 [relay] Nothing about -07
Oh! what the heck, my panel lights and signals work just fine!
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:03 PM
Thx to Chuffed!
The plot thickens! - Quote Scott:
"I *think* this one discusses...."
Quote Chuffed:
"I *imagine* that this one...... "
Are these things secret documents or something! :-)
[Now I *really* want to get my eyeballs on the sucker!]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 7:02 PM
We used to call it "Job security" [:D]
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 6:57 PM
Thx Scott:
I'm sure you are correct - quoting from the Tortoise instruction sheet:
"Panel lights / signals (See diagram 4 above or request AN-6000-07 for more detailed wiring diagrams" - As panel lighting and signalling is where I'm at right now it piqued my interest. But,
What *amazes* me is that it's not available on the web! [Everything's on the web!! :-)] - I can't see it as a copyright issue as the 'main' manual (sic) is there, but none of the notes they mention seem to be available - AN-6000-02 is another, which suggests probably AN-6000-01 thru at least 07 exist somewhere..... I'm just kind of intrigued!
Cheers,
Ian
PS - I should change 'not available' to 'I can't find it' of course - Hopefully someone will send a link to it..... :-)
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 6:56 PM
I have not read this particular Application Note but from what Circuitron state in their instructions, is that the auxilary contacts within the Tortoise are only designed for a maximum of one (1) amp of current. If you need to switch heavier currents then you will have to connect a relay to these contacts.
For example, a miniature 5A DPDT relay similar to the Radio Shack 275-249 would provide ample current for most applications. Also providing additional switching circuits for any number of different functions.
I imagine that Application Note AN-6000-02 will provide the detailed wiring diagrams to show various methods of connecting signaling circuits and the frog via this additional relay.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 5:12 PM
I think that one might have to do with how to wire bi-color LEDs to give switch position indication. Not real tough - wire them both on one side of power or the other, placing both anode leads (the long ones) facing each other. Works like a charm.
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Anonymous
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Circuitron "application note 6000-07"
Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 6:49 PM
Hey,
I'm wondering what deep and dark mysteries are revealed in this legendary document?
[Googling "AN-6000-07" turns up a bunch of copies of the standard Tortoise driving instructions - which refer you to this doc, but no where can I find it.....]
Any 'clues' much appreciated :-)
Thx,
Ian
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