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Connecting the The N8088 a rapidly alternating strobe effect between 4 series pairs of Red & Blue LEDs.
The N8088
is designed to generate
a rapidly
alternating
strobe effect
between
4 series pairs
of Red & Blue
LEDs.
Installing the N8088 module is very straightforward. Because the module has circuitry on both sides, care must be taken to be sure that the components or wires soldered will not make contact with any metal object which could cause a short circuit.
Any well regulated DC power source can be used to power this module providing the voltage is at least 6VDC and doesn't exceed 18VDC. Our N3512B and N3518 Power supplies are ideal for this use. Also, due to the very low power consumption, this device can also be powered by a battery, such as a standard 9-volt.
Figure 1
Important note: A low-wattage iron with a pointed tip should be used for connection of wires. Too much heat or solder can easily damage the wires, decoder or module and void the warranty.
Also, all connecting wires should be pre-tinned before soldering them to the module. This will make connection quick and easy and ensure excessive heat is not applied to the solder points.
Connecting LEDs
Included
with the module are two 6” lengths of #32 insulated wire. If necessary, these
can be used for power input wires. If used, we recommend the
red
wire be used for the + DC connection
at
solder point
1
as shown in Fig. 1. This wire could also connect through a switch to the + DC
connection for remote control of the effect. The other (black)
wire should be connected to – DC (point
2).
When
connecting LEDs, proper polarity must be observed. LEDs are “polarity sensitive”
and will not function if connected backwards.
The N8088
is
configured to connect
4
series-wired
pairs of
20ma
Red
and
Blue
LEDs as shown if Fig. 2 below.
These LEDs will use the N8088’s
on-board current protection resistor,
plus an external resistor (47-ohm) of which 1 plus a spare are included in this
package.
Use wire appropriate for the size of the LED and its placement in the model.
Figure 2 (below) is a schematic diagram of all connections required
Once
again, be sure to use a low-wattage soldering iron when connecting wires to the
module.
LEDs are noted with "A" = Anode and "C" = Cathode
Figure 2
This completes connection of the N8088 module. It is recommended that a thorough re-inspection of all connections and module placement be performed prior to applying power. We hope you enjoy the added realism our module provides.
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