UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x42x Ge 4/4 III

The model of the Ge 4/4 III of the Rhaetian Railway has extensive modification for mounting the automatic decoupler. After the LGB coupling and the snow plow have been dismantled, the fastening thread for the snow plow screw is removed completely at the drawbar. Now, the central web is separated in the snowplow tip and in the region of the former fixing screw, the component is also cut out…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x40x Ge 6/6 I Crocodile

The automatic decoupler is also intended for the Rhaetian crocodile. In the crocodile, besides minor adjustments to the snow plow, it is primarily necessary to carry out subsequent work on the gearbox. The small noes-piece on the snow plow has to be removed so that the coupling hook can move freely downwards. In the case of gearboxes, the front web is first cut out in the gearbox. Then the…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x39x Bernina Railcar

With the Bernina rail car of the RhB, only a few small adjustments on the drawbar as well as on the snow plow are necessary for the assembly of the decoupler. The traction unit has an identical bogie at the front and at the rear, so the rework must be carried out on both sides. The snow plow cut is broadened to 1.6 cm. Thus, the hook of the…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x27x G3/4

On the G 3/4 steam locomotive of the Rhaetian Railway, the automatic uncoupler can be mounted both rear and front. At the rear, the decoupling unit can be mounted directly on the model without modifications. Small adjustments are necessary at the front axle. The plastic cover of the leading axle is completely removed in the center so that the axle is exposed on the front. In addition, the plastic…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2×212 Stainz

At the Stainz, both front and rear adaptations are necessary. We recommend disassembling the gearbox as both sides must be adapted. First of all, the middle web of the through-going cylinder component is first cut out. In the next step, the front part of the gearbox is separated from the gearbox and cut out in the middle. In doing so, the latching lug, which was previously locked in the…

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Uncoupler: LGB 28001 Rügen Steam Loco

In the case of the plastic injection molding with the cylinders, small rework in the millimeter range is necessary. The component with the cylinders is hollow in the center and can be handled without any worries. After the appropriate adjustments, the decoupler can be installed at the front. At the rear, no adjustments are necessary, here the LGB coupler is exchanged directly against the automatic decoupler. Here 2 pictures…

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Pantograph + XLS + OnBoardAdapter Ge 4/4 III (2x42x)

As always the question arises, how to digitize a Ge 4/4 III with pantograph control, enclosed in the picture the necessary additional parts: 1 x Onboardadapter 8150701 1 x SUSI – LGB Onboard 4-wire 200mm 8312075 1 x Special Adapter cable 1 wire as shown in the picture. In case of need you can also cut the plug and connect the 1 cable as shown in the picture to…

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Length of bus cable

The maximum length of the bus cable depends on the cable used! For a non-shielded telephone cable, it is a maximum of 20m. For a CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable the length is almost unlimited. Whereupon a special bus amplifier is needed.

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Infrared: Stop in a single track station

Stop in a single siding track As an example for a train stop in a single siding track or station. Additionally on pull in or out the bell will start from the decoder Note: In this example we use a signal, that doesn’t exist. You don’t need a signal to use the functions! Please program the IR-Sender as follows: CV 32 = 5 (Address of the signal) CV 41 =…

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Infrared: Shuttle operation

Simple Shuttle operation with two stops As an example we will describe here a simple shuttle operation with two end points. The locos will stop in the station and will start after a fixed time. Please program the IR-Sender 1 as follows: CV 32 = 1 (Address of the signal) CV 41 = 5 (Automatic) CV 42 = 4 (Shuttle forward) CV 45 = 15 (15 Sec. stop) Activate it…

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Infrared: Reset Address

Here we wan’t to describe the Reset address (CV31+32). You can set this in the IR Receiver. Following example: You drive on your layout until the signal red, the locomotive stops. You take your locomotive off the track and pack it up. At a guest layout you put your locomotive on the track, but the locomotive is blocked by a red signal from the previous trip! Now you need…

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Infrared: List of supported decoders

Here you can find a list of supported decoders for our Infrared System Decoder Function CV Minimum firmware Decoder with SUSI BIDI eMOTION LS SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 4.1 eMOTION XLS SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 4.1 eMOTION XLS-M1 SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 4.1 eMOTION XLS-OnBoard SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 4.1 eMOTION XL-M1 SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 eMOTION XL II Plug SUSI-BIDI CV 49 Value+16 eMOTION XXL II SUSI-BIDI CV…

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Infrared: Control via contacts

Here we want to describe the control of the IR receiver via the contact inputs of the decoder. If your decoder does not have a SUSI-BIDI interface (see here), you can still use our infrared system. Automatic or switching functions are not possible here. Connect the receiver as shown below. As an example, an XL decoder was chosen. In the IR receiver, set CV 62 to 2 to activate…

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Infrared: Block signal mode

Description of the Block signal mode with our IR System. You need additional Track Contacts and a Feedback module. Input A set the signals to red, input B set the signal to green. The last contact (4) has a special function. He releases the block signal again. If your block signal layout is a circle, you can remove the last contact. Therefore you have to connect 1A with 3B….

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