VIESSMANN 8431 CarMotion Permanent Magnets Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- VIESSMANN
Table of Contents
8431
Permanent magnets, 12 pieces
Operation Manual
Model building item , not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years! Keep these instructions!
Important information
Please read this manual completely and attentively before using the product
for the first time. Keep this manual. It is part of the product.
1.1 Safety instructions
Caution:
Risk of injury!
Tools are required for installation.
Possible hazards!
When handling magnets, wearers of pacemakers should exercise the usual
caution.
Magnets are no toys. There is the danger of swallowing the magnets. They must
therefore be kept out of the reach of children as long as they are out of
their packaging and not mounted! Moreover, magnets may easily break or
splinter under mechanical pressure!
Do not place the permanent magnets directly onto magnet strips.
This may lead to the demagnetization of the magnet strips.
1.2 Using the product for its correct purpose
This product is intended:
– For installation in model train layouts, observing the instructions for this
product.
– For operation with Viessmann CarMotion vehicles.
– For operation in dry rooms only.
Using the product for any other purpose is not approved and is considered
inappropriate. The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage resulting
from the improper use of this product
1.3 Checking the package contents
Check the contents of the package for completeness:
– 12 pieces permanent magnets
– Manual
Introduction
These permanent magnets are used for chaining and autonomously executing commands for CarMotion vehicles. With such commands, triggered by simple magnets under the layout, it is already possible to achieve a varied CarMotion driving experience – completely without any further control electronics.
Factory defined commands
The factory has assigned the following commands to these magnet sequences
(also see fig. 1.1 and fig. 1.2):
N: Immediate stop
S: Smooth deceleration
S N: Cancels existing magnetic commands, indicators are switched off,
previous speed is resumed and the lane is restored to the default lane
S S: Informs vehicles about a lane change to the stopping lane, for
distance control
S N N: Flashes right for 30 cm during which time the speed is limited to
30 km/h.
S N S: Flashes left for 30 cm during which time the speed is limited to
30 km/h.
S S N: Limits the speed to 30 km/h
S S S: High beam on
With the help of the programming device, item 8401 and the CarManager
software, it is possible to programme the commands individually for each
vehicle.
Hint: It is possible to determine the magnetic pole by holding it close
to a magnetic sensor (“hall sensor”) of a running car. It can be found at the
right hand side of the vehicle in the tank together with the charging and the
programming ports. If the vehicle stops
immediately, it is a north pole. If the vehicle reduces speed, it is a south
pole.
Mounting
– First determine the command to be triggered by your magnet sequence. In this
context observe chapter 3.
– Determine the position of the first magnet.
Hint: in order to find out the correct position, it can be helpful to
glue the magnet lying on a piece of paper. Position it at first close to the
edge of the road. Thus, the magnet will be recognized by the hall sensor of
the vehicle and the vehicle will carry out the command. Adjust the position
alongside the road until the behaviour of the vehicle suits your ideas.
Especially in the case of combined commands such as braking and subsequent
stopping, it is useful to be able to adjust the position before actually
drilling the hole for the magnet.
– Once you have determined the correct position, drill a small hole at this
spot (Ø 4 mm, depth ca. 5 mm). It must be posi-tioned ca. 1.1 – 1.2 cm (centre
magnetic tape/contact wire and centre of magnet) in direction of travel, on
the right, just below the roadway (fig. 2).
Each further magnet needs to be mounted in the same way, however, with a
(recommended) distance of 3 cm. In the case of two magnets with uneven poles,
the distance may be reduced to 2 cm in order to save space (fig. 2).
Technical data
Strength: N48
Surface: Zink
Dimensions: Ø 4 mm x H 5 mm
Do not dispose of this product through (unsorted) domestic
waste, supply it to recycling instead.
Subject to change without prior notice. No liability for mistakes and printing
errors.
You will find the latest version of the manual on the Viessmann website using
the item number.
Made in Europe
Viessmann Modelltechnik GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 2a
D – 35116 Hatzfeld-Reddighausen
info@viessmann-modell.com
+49 6452 9340-0
www.viessmann-modell.de
80809
Stand 02/sw
09/2022
Ho/Kf
References
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