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Connecting Sneaker Emergency Flasher Simulator
Installing the N8097 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.
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. It would be connected to 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 lighting effect. The black wire should be connected to – DC and to solder point 2.
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
When connecting the LEDs, proper polarity must be observed. LEDs are “polarity sensitive” and will not function if connected backwards. The N8097 is configured for connection of two series pairs of 20 ma LEDs
Each pair
consists of one yellow (amber) LED (typical device voltage of
2.0 VDC), & one red LED (typical device voltage of
1.75-2.0 VDC). One pair is wired to solder points
4
&
5
(left-side turn signals). The second pair is connected to solder points
3
&
6
(right turn signals).
The N8097
has one on-board current limiting resistor which protects the left-side series
LED pair connected to solder points 4
&
5.. Also, included with this module, is a 1/8-watt 81-ohm SMD
resistor (plus a spare) to be used for current protection of the right-side
series LED pair that will be connected between points
3
&
6.
Using wire
appropriate for the size of the LEDs and their placement in the model, connect
the wire from right-front (amber) LED
cathode (the – connection) to point
3
on the module and the wire from its anode
(the +) to the wire connected to the cathode
of the right-rear (red) LED (the 2nd LED of the series pair). Connect the wire
from the
anode
of this 2nd LED to solder point 6.
Connect the wire from the left-front (amber) LED
cathode
to point
5
on the module and the wire from its anode
to the wire connected to the cathode
of the left-rear (red) LED (the 2nd LED of the 2nd series pair). Connect the
wire from the
anode
of this LED to solder point 4.
See Fig. 2
below
for a schematic layout of LED hookup.
Once again,
be sure to use a low-wattage soldering iron when connecting wires to the module.
Figure 2 below is a schematic layout showing LED connection.
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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