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USER MANUAL 54323 BR 261 DB Diesel Märklin

Information about the prototype

The extensive new diesel locomotive program on the German Federal Railroad in the 1950s included the popular classes V 100 and V 200. The class V 60 3-axle diesel switch engine was ordered in large quantities for switching work.

This locomotive had a power output of 650 hp and reached a maximum speed of 60km / h or 38 mph. It was powered by a jackshaft with side rods and was one of the last designs to have this visually impressive form of power transmission. The side rods in motion represent by themselves the dynamic motion of the locomotive.

Starting in 1968 this model was reclassified as the class 260. Later a large number of these models were equipped for remote control and were grouped as small locomotives. This made it possible for even newly trained switch engine crews to control these units.

Informations concernant la locomotive reele

This locomotive has a built-in multi-train electronic circuit and offers these features:

• Optional operation with DC power (max. ±18 volts DC), AC power (with Märklin 32 VA transformer), with Märklin Delta (only with the 6607 Delta Station), Märklin Digital (only with the Control Unit), or Märklin Systems (Mobile Station, Central Station).
• The mode of operation is automatically recognized.
• 80 multi-train addresses (4 of them for the Delta System) can be set. Address that set at the factory: 61 + 62 .
• Adjustable acceleration (ABV).
• Adjustable Braking delay (ABV)
• Adjustable maximum speed.
• Setting the locomotive parameters electronically with the Control Unit, Mobile Station or Central Station.
• Built-in sound effects circuit, can only be used in operation with the Control Unit or Marklin Systems. Additional sound effects that can be controlled.
• The model is designed for operation on Märklin 1 Gauge track. As the consumer you assume the risk for operating on other makes of track.
  Minimum radius for operation: 600mm / 23 - 2 / 3^
• The model has a Telex coupler at both ends that can be uncoupled with a switching command from Marklin 1- Gauge models with claw couplers, when you are in

digital/ systems operation. You may have operations problems if you use other makes of couplers.

Except for the headlights, all of the functions are off in the modes of operation for DC power, AC power, and Marklin Delta.

Maintenance procedures that become necessary with normal operation of the locomotive are described below. Please see your authorized Märklin dealer for repairs or spare parts.

No warranty or damage claims shall be accepted in those cases where parts neither manufactured nor approved by Márklin have been installed in Márklin products or where Márklin products have been converted in such a way that the non-Márklin parts or the conversion were causal to the defects and / or damage arising. The burden of presenting evidence and the burden of proof thereof, that the installation of non-Márklin parts or the conversion in or of Márklin products was not causal to the defects and / or damage arising, is borne by the person and / or company responsible for the installation and / or conversion, or by the customer.

SafetyWarnings

• This locomotive is to be used only with an operating system designed for it (Marklin 6646/6647 AC transformer, Marklin Delta, Marklin Digital or Marklin Systems).
• This locomotive must never be supplied with power from more than one transformer.
• Pay close attention to the safety warnings in the instructions for your operating system.

Controllable Functions	6647 6021	61/ function + off 2)	Headlight Button Button by Symbol
Direction-dependent Headlights Always On
Locomotive Operating Sounds - 61/f2		2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol
Horn Sound Effect - 61/f3		2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol
Telex Couplers	-	61/f4 2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol
Switching Range (only ABV)	-	62/f1 2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol
Sound Effect: Pneumatic	-	62/f2 2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol
Noise when coupling	-	62/f3 2)	Button by Symbol Button by Symbol

1) Intensity dependent on the level of supply voltage.
2) 61 = 1 .address, 62 = 2 adress

Setting Locomotive Parameters with the Control Unit

1. Requirement: Setup as in diagram 1. Only the locomotive to be changed can be on the track.
2. Press the "Stop" and "Go" at the same time until "99" blinks in the display.

3. Press the "Stop" button.

4. Enter the address ^,80^

5. Hold the speed c rol knob in the rev direction position stantly. Press the "Go" button while you do this. The headlight on the locomotive will blink. If no, repeat starting at Step 2.

1. Enter the register number for the parameter to be changed (= > List 1).
2. Activate the direction reversal.
3. Enter new value (= > List 1).
4. Activate the direction reversal.
5. End the procedure by pressing the "Stop" button. Now press the "Go" button.

Important: On the 1st address is changed, when changing the locomotive's address. The 2nd address is always the following address.

=> Maximum value for the 1st address is 79.

List 1: parameter	Register Number	Value
Address	01 01 - 79
Acceleration delay	03 01 - 68
Braking delay	04 01 - 68
Maximum speed	05 01 - 68
Reset to series values	08 08
Volume	63 01 - 68

Changing Locomotive Parameters with the Mobile Station

1. Select the locomotive from the locomotive list.
2. Change to the submenu "EDIT LOC".
3. Change to the submenu "ADDRESS", "VMAX", "VOL", "ACC" or "DEC".
4. Enter the new value and accept it into the system.

Note the references and information in the instructions for the Mobile Station.

Changing Locomotive Parameters with the Central Station.

Note the references and information in the instructions for the Central Station. The 54323 locomotive can be found in the database for the Central Station.

Note: When you are reprogramming the locomotive parameters, no other locomotive or other units can be receiving power from the Central Station.

Fonctionnement

Connections between the track layout and the transformer

Rail joiners must fit well on the rails of the track to which they are joined to avoid voltage drop on the layout. We recommend that you install feeder wires every 2 to 3 meters (7 to 10 feet) using the 5654 feeder clips.

Operating the locomotive on grades

In contrast to the prototype a locomotive on a model railroad can operate up steeper grades. As a general rule a grade should be no steeper than 3% . In extreme situations a maximum grade of 5% is permissible, keeping in mind that the locomotive's tractive effort will be less. The beginning and the end of the grade must always work gradually up to maximum grade for the route. The maximum allowable difference in grade between two track sections, each with a minimum length of 300mm (11 - 3 / 4^u) is 1 to 1.5 percent.

Removing the front hood

Oiling the frame (after 40 hours of operation)

Changing Traction Tires

This locomotive can also be used outdoors. We do not recommend running the locomotive in bad weather (snow or rain).

The mechanism and the electronic circuit are protected against spraying water. The locomotive cannot be run through water.

We recommend that you check the locomotive over after running in outdoors and that you dry it with a cloth or clean in with a brush if necessary. Never clean the locomotive with running water.

Important: Cleaning fluids can attack the finish and lettering for the locomotive and damage them.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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