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Connecting the 3-LED Sequential turn signal (Mustang)
Installing the two N8098 modules are very straightforward. Because these modules have 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 modules are six 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. The violet wire should be connected to point 9 which is input control
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 N8098
is configured for the connection of
3
20 ma LEDs
with device voltages
of 1.85-2.2
VDC to solder points
3
&
4,
5
&
6,
and
7
&
8.
This covers all of Ngineering’s Micro and Nano red,
yellow
& orange
LEDs.
The N8098
has on-board current limiting resistance to protect these LEDs so no external
resistor is required.
Using wire
appropriate for the size of the LED and its placement in the structure, connect
the first LED
cathode
(the –
connection) to point 3
on the module and its anode
(the +) to solder point 4.
Connect the second LED cathode
(-) to solder point 5,
and its
anode
(+) to point
6.
Connect the third LED cathode
(-) to solder point 7,
and its
anode
(+) to point
8.
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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