FL-2 Alternating Flasher

FL-2 Alternating Flasher

Details:

Create realistic railroad crossing protection on your model railway with the Circuitron FL-2 Grade Crossing Flasher. Designed to work alongside Circuitron grade crossing detection systems, the FL-2 provides alternating flashing warning lights that accurately replicate the operation of prototype railroad crossing signals.

The FL-2 is an ideal solution for layouts featuring single-track or multi-track crossings. Only one FL-2 is required per crossing, regardless of how many approach tracks are monitored by separate detection circuits, making installation both simple and cost-effective. The unit can also be configured for continuous flashing or manual operation via a control panel switch, offering additional flexibility for custom applications.

Compatible with both incandescent lamps and LEDs (when used with appropriate current-limiting resistors), the FL-2 allows modellers to create highly visible crossing signals, warning beacons and animated scenic features. Its generous output capacity supports multiple lamps or LEDs per side, making it suitable for complex crossing installations and larger scale signalling projects.

The FL-2 can drive up to 250mA per output, providing enough capacity for several grain-of-wheat bulbs or multiple LEDs on each side of the crossing. This flexibility allows modellers to customise their crossing installations to match prototype practice. Care should be taken not to exceed the rated output load, as the outputs are not protected against overload or short-circuit conditions.

Features:

• Designed for use with grade crossing detection systems to create realistic crossing signal operation
• Compatible with both incandescent lamps and LEDs
• One flasher module controls an entire road crossing, even on multi-track layouts

Additional Information:

• Compatible Loads: Incandescent lamps and LEDs
• Maximum Output Current: 250mA per output
• LED Compatibility: Yes (with suitable current-limiting resistors)
• Typical Lamp Capacity: 3–4 grain-of-wheat lamps per side
• Typical LED Capacity: 10–15 LEDs per side
• Control Options: Detection circuit activation, continuous flashing or manual switch operation
• Suitable Applications: Grade crossings, warning signals and animated scenic lighting
• Overload Protection: No

Measurements:

• Length: 76.2 mm
• Width: 38.1 mm