Pushbutton User Manual - New York Railway Supply, Inc
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1. Flip the Head Tail switch to the tail position The Status Indicator will not change Press and release the Start Stop button on the control panel to start the bridge turning slowly again When the tail end of the bridge gets within a few degrees of the reference lead track press the Start Stop button to stop the bridge Tap Start Stop button until the bridge lines up with the lead track Press and hold the Start Stop button for 3 seconds to back up the bridge if you overshoot the lead track 5e When you have lined up the bridge to the next track press and hold the corresponding pushbutton switch 5f The Status Indicator will again flash green then red Once red release the track select pushbutton The flashing red signal is your indication that the controller has confirmed the next track s location and is programming it into memory Repeat these steps to program the rest of the tail end bridge locations 6 Prepare the controller for normal operation After the bridge tail locations have been programmed configure the controller for normal use 6a Turn off the power 6b Set Configuration Switch 8 the Run Learn switch to RUN 6c Re index the bridge to bring the head end of the bridge back to the lead track location As in Step 1 hold down the Run Stop switch while turning on the power Release the Run Stop switch and the bridge should begin turning When the head end of the bridge approches the lead track2. PTC Model Programmable Turntable Controller controller and Motor Assembly P N 03 140 installation instructions And Users Manual For Pushbutton Track Selector Models New York Railway Supply 13225 Thornton Dr Westlake TX 76262 817 233 5068 WWw nyrs com PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 1 WARNING The solder used in this product contains lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Please wash hands after handling internal components and circuit boards and avoid inhalation of fumes if heating the solder PTC Model IIT Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 2 Installation Instructions and Users Manual PTC Model III Programmable Turntable controller Model ii Programmable Turntable Controller MOTORSTEP NYRWS A INTRODUCTION Before you begin installation and programming of your new turntable controller be sure to read through these instructions completely Also review the PTC Model III Product Overview as well as the Basic Motor Mount Installation Instructions if you are using the optional Motor Mount Kit The PTC is not difficult to install but as with any precision mechanism some time and care will be needed to achieve a neat reliable installation The main steps involved in installing your PTC Model III are
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4. Motor Installation Controller Installation Track Selector Installation System Check Out and Programming MOTOR INSTALLATION There are two main options for motor installation e Use the optional Motor Mount Kit or e Design your own motor mount system In general use of the motor mount kit is recommended unless you have a special situation where the kit is not suitable or if you are designing a new or scratchbuilt turntable where you can integrate the motor support system into the turntable design If using the Motor Mount Kit refer to the detailed instructions included with the kit and install it before proceeding here If you are designing your own motor mount refer to Figure 1 Motor Dimensions and Mounting Hole Pattern to understand the mechanical requirements for attaching the motor to your mounting system Primary considerations you should keep in mind when designing your system include e Do not have the motor actually hanging or otherwise supported by your turntable shaft The motor can be supported by the turntable pit if sufficiently strong The motor is heavy and should not be allowed to stress the turntable bridge or shaft mechanism e Be sure the mount is rigid Since the controller can achieve very small step increments the motor should not be allowed to move rotationally or laterally e sure the mount keeps the motor perpendicular to the turntable shaft Your mount should make sure that the motor
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6. Pattern Summary Normal power on controller ready Normal bridge move in progress Index mode normal bridge index movement in progress Note When single stepping at the end of the indexing movement the indicator will alternate between R and Y as you take each step Applicable to Pushbutton Track Selection configurations only Controller has acknowleged that one of the track select pushbuttons has been pressed Push the Run Stop button to confirm selection controller will proceed with bridge move Wait until Y goes back to G to cancel track selection Power on self test The controller is set to RUN but it is not programmed Turn off controller set Run Learn switch to learn Turn on power and program track locations Controller in PAUSE mode during bridge move Push Run Stop button to resume bridge movement Power on self test Controller needs to be reindexed Hold down Run Stop button while turning on power to go to INDEX mode Refer to Step 6c under Preparing the PTC for Operation above Power on self test The rotary Track Selector switch is in the wrong position changed while power was off Note current bridge position and turn rotary switch to proper location Controller will recognize correction at end of flash cycle Power on self test The Head Tail switch is in the wrong position changed while power was off Flip switch to other position Controller will recognize correction at end of
7. and turntable shafts stay in alignment and do not connect to each other off angle e Design the mount so that it shares a common mounting surface with the turntable such as the layout surface or supporting benchwork immediately connected to the turntable Do not use benchwork that otherwise supports the layout The objective is to minimize mis alignment effects related to possible expansion and contraction of the layout or supporting benchwork If these guidelines are followed your installation should provide years of reliable service CONTROLLER INSTALLATION Controller installation is simple and only requires a suitable location under the benchwork to rest the controller Typically a small shelf is attached to the benchwork if no other location is available When selecting a mounting location be sure that e The mounting location is within 24 of the turntable which is the length of the motor cable The short cable length is recommended to minimize the potential for the motor to pick up unwanted electrical noise However optional 3 6 and 10 extension cables are available if needed e Be sure the mounting location is within 3 of where you plan to mount the Track Selector panel controls which is the length of that cable Again shorter cables are better but 6 and 10 foot cables are available if needed e be sure the front panel of the controller is visible for programming later You will need to see the fron
8. change state if needed until the next bridge move Troubleshooting The PTC Model III Controller has been enhanced to provide the user with more feedback so corrective action can be taken if the controller detects that something is wrong All feedback is provided by the Status Indicator by use of different combinations of colors and flash patterns Note that the meaning of the different indications depend on if you currently have the controller in RUN or LEARN modes Refer to the table below for a brief description of the different indications and their meanings LEARN Mode LED Flash Pattern Summary Y Normal power on controller ready for programming Y Y Normal bridge learn move in progress R or G When single stepping at the end of a bridge learn move the indicator will alternate between R and G as you take each step New track selection detected For Rotary Track Selectors this means you have turned the selector to the new location you wish to program For Pushbutton Track Selectors this means you have pushed the button indicating the new location you wish to program Note For Pushbutton Selectors continue pressing the pushbutton until the Controller indicator flashes red see below The controller has confirmed the new track selected and is programming it into memory PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 12 RUN Mode LED Flash
9. e Avoid removing the motor and or bracket after you program the unit unless you really need to Although not a problem it is an inconvenience because you will not likely be able re PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 10 align the motor exactly where you had it before You will have to reindex the unit after renstallation of the motor OPERATING THE PTC After programming the PTC is ready for use Operation is simple Power up the controller in RUN mode do this be sure the power switch is OFF Confirm that Configuration Switch 38 the Run Learn switch is set to RUN Turn on the power The controller will also go through its power on self test sequence e The Status Indicator on the control panel should glow red briefly then convert to a steady green to indicate that the controller has powered up in the normal RUN mode e The controller will do a power on self test function to confirm proper operation This wags the bridge clockwise about 10 then counterclockwise then back again Set the Head Tail switch to indicate which end of the bridge you want lined up at the desired track Press the track selection pushbutton corresponding to the desired track The Status Indicator will flash yellow to indicate that it has acknowledged the selection Note if you accidentally press the wrong button or unintentionally press a track select button do
10. flash cycle Power on self test The Controller has detected that a button is being pushed during power on if using the pushbutton track selector Verify that nothing is resting on the control panel to push the buttons If nothing is resting on the buttons then the Controller is indicating that a short circuit exists in the pushbutton wiring Check the pushbutton wiring for any shorts Table Legend eR is red G is green Y is yellow means LED is off e means a solid steady on e _ means the pattern repeats Examples R means the indicator is a solid steady red R G means the indicator flashes red green red green etc no off R R means the indicator flashes red twice goes off and then repeats FOR MORE INFORMATION We are interested in your comments and suggestions For answers to your questions or for more information on the PTC Model III call or write New Your Railway Supply Inc or email us at sales support 0 nyrs com NEW YORK RAILWAY SUPPLY 13225 Thornton Dr Westlake TX 76262 http www nyrs com Tel 817 233 5068 Fax 682 831 0419 O NYRS 1994 2003 Rev 8 03 US Patents Pending PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 13 This page blank PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 14
11. motor and the bridge clockwise until you tell it to stop 1 Locate the switch block on the bottom of the controller Confirm that Switch 8 the Run Learn switch is set to Run ON 2 With the Controller Power Switch in the down OFF position press and hold the Run Stop switch on the Control Panel You may need a helper for this if it is not possible for you to reach the Controller and Control panel at the same time 3 While holding down the Run Stop button turn the Power switch to ON the UP position 4 Let go of the Run Stop switch The power on LED on the Controller should be lit the bridge should begin turning clockwise and the Status Indicator LED on the control panel should be alternately flashing red and yellow If this does not happen turn off the power and re check your connections While the bridge is turning carefully observe the bridge s movement throughout its full circular rotation No binding or stuttering should be evident If there is turn off the power and examine the motor installation for any misalignment Correct any problems and re start the Controller in Index Mode to verify the fix Tip While the bridge is turning in Index Mode you can make the bridge stop turning and go into Single Step Mode by pushing the Run Stop button again Each new push of the Run Stop button will result in the bridge advancing one step The Status Indicator will also alternate between solid red and solid y
12. speed set at medium switch 1 on 2 off and no momentum switches 3 and 4 set to off The range of speed for the PTC is about 0 2 RPM on X Slow to about 0 5 RPM on Fast To change these settings locate configuration switches 1 through 4 on the bottom of the controller Modify the position of the individual switches to get the desired momentum and maximum speed Switch X Slow Slow Med Fast Max Speed A Off Off On On 2 Max Speed B Off On Off On None Short Med Long 3 Momentum A Off Off On On 4 Momentum B Off On Off On 5 TP Enable On Enable Off Disable Model Mode2 Mode3 Mode4 6 Factory A Off Off On On 7 Factory B Off On Off On 8 Run Learn On Run Off Learn Important Switches 6 and 7 are factory set do not change them PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 11 Notes on setting speed and momentum e Momentum is not available if you set the Speed to the X SLOW setting In this case the Momentum settings will have no effect e The Speed settings effect both the indexing speed and the controllers normal operating speed Tip You may it helpful to use a slower speed for programming and a different speed for normal operation e The changes you make in these settings will take effect the next time the controller starts a bridge move It is not necessary to turn the power off for your new settings to take effect Using the Automatic Track P
13. to a solid yellow This indicates that the controller has powered up in the LEARN mode Note If you had previously programmed the PTC during another session all previously programmed settings will be erased at this point 2 Program the location of the lead track Determine which end of the turntable bridge you would like to be the head end or reference point for programming Set the Head Tail switch to the position you would like it to be to indicate Head usually up or to the left depending on how you installed it in your layout control panel The controller will learn your preference Following the procedure below rotate the head end of the bridge to the location of the lead track 2a Press and release the Start Stop button on the control panel The bridge will now begin turning slowly in a clockwise direction The status LED will flash yellow At this point it does not matter where the bridge is pointing or what track it is lined up with The bridge will keep turning until you press the Start Stop button again 2b When the bridge gets within a few degrees of the lead track press the Start Stop button again The bridge will stop rotating The status indicator will be red or green depending on where you happened to stop 2c Tap the Start Stop again the bridge will take a single step and stop Keep tapping the Start Stop button until the bridge lines up with the lead track The status indicator will alternate between re
14. a few degrees of the next track press the Start Stop button to stop the bridge Tap Start Stop button until the bridge lines up with the next track Press and hold the Start Stop button for 3 seconds to back up the bridge if you overshoot the spot you want When you have lined up the bridge to the next track press and hold the corresponding pushbutton switch The Status Indicator will again flash green then red Once red release the track select pushbutton The flashing red signal is your indication that the controller has confirmed the next track s location and is programming it into memory Program the rest of the track locations Repeat Step 3 to program the rest of the tracks you have installed Program the tail end positions Although most bridges are identical at both ends many are not the tracks do not line up exactly through the center of the turntable and are sometimes offset In addition most turntables have concentricity errors that must be compensated for This is achieved by repeating programming steps 2 through 4 while teaching the PTC where the correct locations are for postioning the tail end of the bridge In this way the PTC treats the head and tail end of the bridge locations separately and their respective concentricity and offset errors are accounted for automatically Begin by teaching the controller the correct position for the aligning the tail end of the bridge with the lead track programmed in Step 1
15. connect the bridge track power leads to terminals A and B on the rear of the Controller Polarity is not important Connect the bridge track power feeders to terminals C and D on the controller TRACK REVERSING A B C D Figure 2 Controller Rear View and Bridge Connections Note Do not connect track power through the Controller if you do not have the Track Reversing Feature installed Power will not be fed through After you have double checked the connections so far continue to installation of the Track Selector Modules TRACK SELECTOR INSTALLATION Orientation of the Selector Module is not important For example you can mount the module upside down left or right facing Refer to Figure 3 Track Selector Mounting Hole Pattern to familiarize yourself with the layout of the hole patterns and the drills required After you have determined the hole locations 1 Drill the required hole pattern 2 If you have not already done so install the track selector pushbuttons you are using in your control panel If you are using your own switches be sure the leads are sufficiently long about 16 minimum is recommended for ease in working later Also it is recommended that you use two different wire colors one color for each terminal as well as tin apply solder to the wire ends of the switch leads Tinning the leads will improve long term reliability of the connections to the Track Selector 3 Refer to Fi
16. ctor noted as Primary on the Track Selector Module PCB The marked edge of the cable must be oriented to line up with the Pin 1 location of J1 Pin 1 is near the Head Tail switch noted as SW2 on the PCB Referring to Figure 7 Switch Connections to Track Selector connect the track selection switches to the track selector module 8 1 Tie one terminal of each switch together creating a common connection to each switch As shown in Figure 7 connect the common wire to any one of the terminals of the Ground Connection Block For example if using switches provided with your PTC connect all of the green wires together Tip Four ground terminals are provided If convenient you can connect the green wires togther in groups of three 8 2 Starting with any switch you prefer install the other wire of each track selection switch into any one of the Track Select Input Blocks number 1 thru 12 If using switches provided with your PTC this would be the white wire Note If you have purchased your PTC with the standard 12 Track Selection capability you will only 12 terminals available If you have ordered your system upgraded to 24 Track Selection capability you will have 12 additional terminals available 8 3 Tighten the set screws to secure the wires into the terminal block Note the terminal blocks are shipped with the terminals in the open position it is not necessary to unscrew the set screws further 8 4 Procee
17. d and green to confirm each step 2d If you pressed the Start Stop too many times you overshoot the location you want press and hold the Start Stop for at least 3 seconds then release The bridge will reverse and back up about 2 Tap the Start Stop to single step the bridge lining it up with the lead 2e When you have lined up the bridge to the lead track press and hold the track selection pushbutton corresponding to the lead track The status indicator will flash green to indicate it PTC Model IIT Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 9 2f 3a 3b 3c 3d 3e 3f 5a 5a 5b 5c 5d has acknowledged the track selection Note If you initially select the wrong track release the incorrect button and press and hold the correct one during the period the LED is flashing green After about 5 seconds the Status Indicator will flash red Release the track selection pushbutton The controller has confirmed the selection and is in the process of programming it into memory Program the location of the next track After the Status Indicator stops flashing red it will go back to a solid yellow This is to tell you that it is ready to learn the location of the next track rotating clockwise To do this repeat the same basic steps Press and release the Start Stop button on the control panel to start the bridge turning slowly again When the bridge gets within
18. d with the rest of the switches you have installed If you are not using a Track Selection Expansion Module skip this step and proceed to the next step 9 Refering to Figure 5 note the nylon standoffs used to support the Expansion Module 9 2 Relocate the standoffs if necessary but do not stack the boards at this time 9 3 As done in Step 8 wire the additional pushbutton switches to the Track Selection Expansion Module 10 Once wired carefully install the free end of Expansion 11 Important stacked and take your Module s input cable Daisy Chain Cable onto the Primary Pushbutton Selector Refer to Figure 6 Pushbutton Track Selector Daisy Chain Wiring After connecting the Daisy Chain Cable snap the Expansion Module to the Primary Track Selector Module Proceed carefully as the modules are wired and time It is likely that the wires may resemble a bird s nest by the time you are done and you don t want to pull out any wires while you are working 12 Mount the Track Selector Module or Track Selector Stack 13 through the control panel 12 1 Remove the red pushbutton cap LED bezel and all switch hardware nuts and washers except one nut on the toggle switch 12 2 Install the LED bezel through the front of the control panel 12 3 Install the Track Selector through the control panel The pushbutton switch should rest flush against the back of the control panel The LED should protrude s
19. ellow to confirm each individual step Use this feature to single step the turntable through any problem areas of rotation you want to examine closely To resume continuous rotation repeat Steps 1 through 3 Tip You can change the speed that the bridge turns during Indexing Programming or normal operation by changing the PTC speed settings Switches 1 and 2 on the switch block After you have completed the system check out proceed to programming PROGRAMMING Programming the PTC involves the following simple steps to teach the PTC where your lead and service track locations are Programming should take about 5 minutes take your time Feel comfortable while programming you can t hurt anything If you are in doubt about making a mistake at any point don t worry about it you can simply restart the programming process 1 Initialize the controller With the power off la Confirm that no pushbuttons are currently pressed nothing is resting on the control panel Identify the lead track or your main lead track that will be the reference track that the controller will remember as the starting location Ib Locate the switch block on the bottom of the Controller Set switch 8 the Run Learn switch to the OFF LEARN position Momentum DIP switches must be OFF lc Turn on the Controller power front panel switch to ON 1d The Status Indicator on the control panel will be red very briefly then will change
20. gure 5 Track Selector Mounting Assembly with Stacked Expansion Module Exploded View PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 5 Panel Screw ____ 4 40 Steel Washer ____ Control Panel Surface LED Panel Bezel Status LED Note For purposes of wiring illustration the Run Stop switch Head Tail switch and Connectors are not shown Aluminum Hex Standoff Nylon Washer 12 or 24 Track Primary Track Selector Module Steel Washer 4 40 Steel Screw Note The expansion modules come with the 0 75 nylon support posts installed Remove and reinstall in the locations shown if necessary 3 4 Nylon Stand off 24 Track Expansion Module Optional 1 4 Nylon Stand off Fiberglass Cover Plate Figure 5 Track Selector Mounting Assembly with Stacked Expansion Module Exploded View End View Scale 1 1 Track Selector to Controller Cable For purposes of wiring illustration the Track Expansion Daisy Chain N Selector mounting hardware standoffs 4 position Cable zontrol Panel Surface terminal blocks etc are omitted rimary Track Selector _ Module Expansion Module N Optional N N J2 Expansion Pappor Connector rglass Cover Plate EN Terminal Block Figure 6 Track Selector Daisy Chain
21. ion the controller will overshoot the target track approximately 2 then slowly backtrack clockwise to the desired track This is normal although the PTC gearhead utilizes very high quality gears this move is necessary to compensate for the very small amount of backlash that exists in the gear train e Important After turning off the power let the Controller sit for a full 5 seconds before turning it back ON This will assure that the Controller starts up in the proper reset mode e Do not turn off the controller power when it is in Pause mode between track locations Although it is not a problem it is an inconvenience since you will have to re index reference the controller to a known starting point If re indexing is necessary the Status Indicator will flash a double red after power up in RUN mode instead of green to indicate that the controller does not remember where the bridge is and needs to be re indexed e The stepper motor will get quite warm to the touch This is normal since the motor draws nearly 1 amp of current even while stationary e If momentum is enabled the maximum momentum achievable is limited by the maximum speed selected In other words at maximum speed maximum momentum is possible The controller automatically reduces the momentum to suit the maximum speed if the momentum selected is higher than allowable Changing the Momentum and Maximum Speed Settings The controller comes preset with
22. lightly through the LED bezel Adjust the nut on the toggle switch so the Track Selector is level with respect to the rear of the control panel 12 4 Install the two remaining screws and washers throught the front panel into the hex standoffs 12 5 Install the lock washer and nut on the toggle switch Install the knurled nut on the pushbutton switch discard extra nut and lock washer if not needed Note Tighten all screws and switch nuts carefully do not overtighten 12 6 Install the pushbutton cap Connect the Track Selector Cable to the Controller Important Be sure the marked edge of the cable is on the Cable with Pin 1 Colored Stripe on the Right Side RIGHT as you view the rear of the controller Installing the Selector Cable in backwards may damage the Selector Module Be sure it is correctly installed before turning the system power on PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 8 After you have installed the Track Selector Module s double check your connections Be sure the main power switch is on the down off position 14 Plug the Power Supply cable into the Controller then 15 Plug the Power Supply into the wall outlet You are now ready to test and program the Controller SYSTEM CHECK OUT Testing the installation involves turning on the Controller in Index Mode While in Index Mode the Controller will continually turn the
23. nothing After a short while the Status Indicator will revert to solid green This means the controlled has ignored the button push and has reset to standby mode While the Status Indicator is flashing yellow press the Start Stop switch The Status Indicator will flash green If momentum is turned on see later section the bridge will start to ramp up speed Depending on the track selected and the present position of the bridge s head end the controller will automatically rotate the bridge clockwise or counter clockwise the shortest distance needed to line up the desired end of the bridge up with the selected track location As the bridge approaches the desired track it will start to slow down if momentum is enabled then stop To stop the bridge in an emergency If it is necessary to panic stop the bridge during rotation simply hit the Start Stop button again The bridge will stop immediately with no momentum The controller will place itself in a PAUSE mode and the Status Indicator will glow red The PTC will stay in pause until the Start Stop button is pressed again at which time the PTC will continue its progress Operating hints The PTC will not operate prior to programming If turned on it will not perform any functions and the control panel Status Indicator will flash yellow to indicate programming is required e When the new track destination you have selected is counter clockwise from the bridge s current locat
24. ower Reversing Feature The Automatic Track Power Reversing ATR feature is an optional capability whose purpose is to eliminate the need to use a split ring rail split commutator or DPDT switch to reverse the track power during bridge rotation and operation The PTC with Pushbutton Selector supports standard track power reversing sometimes called split ring emulation by remembering where your reference track is Track 1 and then automatically reversing the bridge track power whenever the head end of the bridge moves more than 90 degrees either direction from that point This simulates what would happen if you used a split ring rail to carry power to the bridge with the split made 90 degrees each direction from the lead track Refer to the figure below When the head end is located on this side of the pit power will be reversed Lead Track Note When you first program the controller the power reversing relay is initialized to feed power straight through meaning not reversed From that point the controller remembers each move and toggles the power as needed Tip If you have the automatic Track Power Reversing Feature and want to turn it off for any reason turn configuration switch 5 TP Enable to the OFF disable position In this setting the Controller will still provide power to the bridge rails but it will not reverse it Tip If you change the ATR mode it will not take affect the relay will not
25. single step it into proper position Important Be sure the Run Learn switch is set to Run prior to turning on the power When the controller is powered up in the Learn mode the controller erases any previously programmed locations in preparation for new locations 6d When the bridge is re indexed turn off the power Your controller is now fully programmed and ready to go Refer to Operating the PTC for instructions on using your newly programmed turntable controller Programming hints Follow these simple guidelines to assure proper programming of the PTC controller e Program all locations you are using in one programming session e If you think you have made a mistake during programming or want to start over just turn the power off and then on again to reset the controller This will erase any settings you have made while in LEARN mode Important When turning off the power wait at least 5 full seconds before turning it back on e Since most bridges are identical at both ends be sure you can identify which end of the bridge is the head end so you can re index the table later on if necessary Use the Index Mode described in the System Check Out Section to re orient the head end of the bridge to the lead track Tip Mark your bridge s head end with a water barrel or other object to make the head end easy to identify from a distance e Ifyou add more tracks to your turntable later on reprogram the PTC from Step 1
26. t panel on occasion not during normal operation usually so be sure you can see it without too much trouble Once you have selected your mounting location 1 Mount the controller 2 Connect the Motor to the Controller Note that the motor cable connector has two small tabs on one side these tabs should be facing up when you insert it into the Controller PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 3 96 91 6 wpd alld 9pIS JoJo 819 9092 eJeog OL JON pue pJepuejs SUOISUBWI IepoIN Old en6r4 ujeyed ejoH 5 9pIS Aaeay 9 pJepuejs 2024 JOJO JOJO pJepueis gt RE 3 2182 906 218 es deeq g sejoH Bununow 22 8 xp e V 3el yeus PTC Model III Pushbutton Selector Installation Instructions and User Manual Rev 7 10 Page 4 125 1 8 for screw two places 8 281 9 32 for pushbutton switch 0 257 1 4 for LED 250 1 4 fortoggle switch Track Selector Outline 250 3 75 ________ File pb mount vlm Rev 2 99 c NYRS Inc 5 00 Figure 3 Track Selector Mounting Hole Pattern If you have ordered the optional Track Power Reversing capability
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