Now available! Universal LEDs!
We call this a "Universal LED" because it is designed to operate at
higher voltages than standard LEDs. Even with our regular A/C ready LEDs
there are operational challenges once you subject them to voltages over about 16
volts, i.e. MTH DCS and Lionel TMCC command control systems. This current
limiting design allows use in passenger cars and more - even at 18 - 20 volts
A/C. Order# LED-UC.
The latest addition in our line of hugely successful A/C Ready LEDs, the
Universal LED fills an important void: passenger car illumination with command
control fixed voltage systems. But they can be used in a number of other
applications down to about 3 volts. The unique amperage regulating
design makes sure proper amperage is applied to the LED, no matter what the
voltage. Screw terminals are included for easy hook-up; suggested mounting
is the use of hot glue for either vertical or horizontal mounting. The
recently introduced flat LED is very white compared to typical LEDs and shines
very brightly both from the front and the back(!).
We are also going to make available the current limiting pc board -only,
without LED, for use with our standard A/C ready LEDS with sockets. Why?
For those applications where voltage spikes could "fry" an LED - i.e.
Searchlight cars and more. An inherent characteristic of the design
provides voltage spike protection for the LEDs (from gaps in the track,
turn-outs, etc).
Of course one of the biggest LED features is long life as compared to an
incandescent bulbs, but maybe even more importantly for model train operators is
LEDs are electrical "misers", using a fraction of the wattage of a regular bulb.
Illuminated passenger cars eat up a lot of valuable power and LEDs can give you
that power back.
Key Benefits:
- Universal Multi-Voltage Design (up to 20 VAC +)
- Bright White LED
- Compact Design
- AC or DC Compatible
- Inherent Transient Protection
- Thin surface mounting design
- Screw Terminals for easy hook up (very small...you'll need eyeglass
repair tool-sized flat head screwdriver)
- Protective coating
- Can be mounted vertically or horizontally (suggest hot glue)
- Great for passenger cars
- Reduce power consumption
Small size: Here's a picture of the Universal LED beside a dime.
Overall size is about 1.5" long by 3/8" wide. The board is very thin but
overall height is about 12/32" (because of the screw connectors).
(click for larger view)
It's hard to get a picture of the LED illuminated, because it throws off the
camera, but this will give you an idea:
(click for larger view)
Horizontal Mounting:
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See the installation example pages. I've installed 2 Universal LEDs in
a Lionel B&O passenger car (6-19048) and three (3) in a MTH C&O passenger car
(from the 30-6762 60' Streamlined Passenger Set). Both of these
passenger cars utilize "Christmas tree"-style bulbs, mounted vertically on the
bottom in the case of the Lionel, and horizontally across the top with the MTH
car.
Go to: Lionel B&O
Passenger Car Installation
MTH RailKing C&O Passenger Car Installation
Also available, LED Current Limiting Device:
This is the same pc board as in our universal LEDs, just without the LED.
To be used with standard 12VAC LEDs for current limiting (i.e. command control
systems) and for spike protection for an AC Ready LED (i.e. searchlight car).
Connect in series with LED. Order # LED-CLD.
Pricing
Item Name: LED-UC
Item Number: Universal LED Bright White
Price: $6.50 plus Shipping & Handling
Item Name: LED-CLD
Item Number: Current Limiting Device for LED's
Price: $6.00 plus Shipping & Handling
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