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  • Page 1 The Digital Center for PC Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.8 Communication PC – LocoNet (only for Experts) ......22 2.10 LocoNet Direct Mode ..............22 3. The IB-COM connectors ............23 3.1 Definition of the IB-COM connectors ..........23 3.2 Preparation of the clamp plugs ............23 3.3 Connecting transformer, track and programming track ....24 3.4 Connecting a DCC booster............

  • Page 3: The Digital Center Ib-Com

    IB-COM 1. The Digital Center IB-COM The IB-COM is a digital center which is specifically designed for controlling model railways with a computer program. It can control layouts using the Motorola and DCC digital formats simultaneously, on the same track, and is therefore a genuine multi-protocol Digital system.

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    IB-COM Non-Volatile memory All settings, which have been done with the IB-COM remain non- volatile, even if the equipment is switched off for months. Updatable system software Using the IB-COM internal interface the system software can be updated at any time.

  • Page 5: The Interface

    The computer interface refers to a USB computer interface. This type of interface is found on IBM-compatible PCs or laptops. To connect the IB-COM (socket 5) with the USB interface use the Uhlenbrock USB cable Part No. 61070. That is a USB cable with connector types A and B plug, like you also use for connecting a USB printer.

  • Page 6: Installation Of Driver Software On Windows 2000

    IB-COM 2.3 Installation of Driver software on Windows 2000 Start the installation with a double-click on “USB-LocoNet- Interface.exe“. The following window appears:...
  • Page 7 IB-COM If you want to change the path, click on “Change Install Location…“. The following window appears: Here, for example one can select the folder “C:\Programme\Uhlenbrock\USBLocoNet-Interface”. Click on “New Folder“, then rename it, e.g. “Uhlenbrock“.
  • Page 8 IB-COM Then select the “Uhlenbrock” folder and click on “New Folder” to create a subfolder and/or rename this to e.g. “USB-LocoNet- Interface“. Quit with “OK”.
  • Page 9 IB-COM The following window with changed path appears: A click on “Install” starts the driver installation. The following messages are displayed (2 times): Quit both messages with “Yes”.
  • Page 10 By selecting “Yes” the PC restarts immediately. If “No” is selected the PC must be restarted manually later. After the restart connect the IB-COM to the PC by USB cable The following windows appear one after the other: Quit the following window with “Yes” twice.
  • Page 11 IB-COM IB-COM is now operational. Control the installation as follows: Click on “Start > Settings > Control Panel”. This window appears:...
  • Page 12 IB-COM Double-click on “System” and the following window appears: Select the “Hardware” tab: Click on “Device Manager”...
  • Page 13 IB-COM Double-click on “Ports”. In the Device Manager the Uhlenbrock into USB-LocoNet-Interface (e.g. COM3) will be shown. Attention The COM PORT can then be assigned an alternate number depending on the system! After double-click on “USB-Controller“ the following appears:...

  • Page 14: Installation Of Driver Software On Windows Vista

    IB-COM Here the Uhlenbrock USB-LocoNet-Interfaces is shown. 2.4 Installation of Driver software on Windows VISTA Start the installation with a double-click on “USB-LocoNet-Interface.exe”...
  • Page 15 IB-COM The following window appears: Click on “Install” to start the installation. After copying the individual files two messages of the Windows Security center appear. With click on “Install this driver software anyway” the driver software is installed.
  • Page 16 After the installation you must restart the PC if necessary or restart it manually later. After restart you can connect the IB-COM the PC with USB cable. As a check on the driver click on “System” in the “Control Panel”...
  • Page 17 IB-COM Under Ports (COM & LPT) and USB-Controller you will see the installed driver. Here the Uhlenbrock USB-LocoNet-Interface (e.g. COM3) is shown:...

  • Page 18: Installation Of Driver Software On Windows Xp

    IB-COM Attention The COM PORT can be assigned a different number depending on the system! 2.5 Installation of Driver software on Windows XP Start the installation with a double-click on “USB-LocoNet-Interface.exe”...
  • Page 19 IB-COM The following window appears: With a click on “Install” The following appears twice: Quit with “Continue Anyway”. If necessary “Restart” the PC or connect the module to the PC.
  • Page 20 IB-COM The following window appears twice in succession: Check “No, not this time“ and click on “Next”. The following window appears: Check “Install software automatically (recommended)” and then click on “Next”.

  • Page 21: Using The Interface

    “Uhlenbrock into USB-LocoNet-Interface”. Now the interface can be addressed by software via the COM Port. Connect the IB-COM USB port (socket 5) to the USB interface of the computer. For the connection use the Uhlenbrock USB cable Part No. 61070.

  • Page 22: Communication Pc - Loconet (Only For Experts)

    LocoNet without any control by the interface. This mode should only be used with the Baud rate of 19200. Note The settings for the interface remain even if the IB-COM configuration is put back to factory default.

  • Page 23: The Ib-Com Connectors

    IB-COM. 3.1 Definition of the IB-COM connectors The image below is the rear view of the IB-COM with all its connectors. Figure 3.11 The rear of the IB-...

  • Page 24: Connecting Transformer, Track And Programming Track

    6 16 V AC from Transformer The transformer In order to obtain a trouble free operation of the IB-COM use a transformer of min. 52 VA output power. The maximum output AC RMS voltage from the transformer should not exceed 18V.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Dcc Booster

    1 and 2 of connector 4. Because of the connection of “E” the boosters are not able to Note transmit a short-circuit signal to the IB-COM, but they are usually protected by their own short circuit protection. 3.5 Connecting a LocoNet Booster LocoNet must be connected to connector 3 (RJ12) for LocoNet B on the rear of the IB-COM.

  • Page 26: Connecting Loconet

    T (Socket 2) which delivers no digital track signal. 3.7 Connecting Computer Interface Note Before you connect the IB-COM to the PC the driver software for the interface must be installed (see chapter 2), otherwise your PC may malfunction.

  • Page 27: The Utility Software

    (see chapters 2) and the program IB_Util.exe. The program “IB_Util.exe” is to be found on the equipment enclosed utility CD. It makes the connection to the interface of the IB-COM and puts the following functionality at your disposal: a Workspace with driving desk, keyboard and feedback monitor,...

  • Page 28: Settings - Basic Settings "Solenoid Data Format

    4.3 Settings – Basic Settings “Solenoid Data Format” Here you configure the data format to be used by solenoid decoders for all switching addresses before IB-COM is first used. The DCC or Motorola data format are available. The default is the DCC data format.

  • Page 29: Settings - Basic Settings "Optional Settings

    “STOP” – status If this option is ticked the IB-COM powers up in the “STOP” state with track power switched off. 4.5 Settings – “Locomotive Data Format Individual”...

  • Page 30: Settings - "Special Options

    • With the “Accept Setting” button the data format is transferred to the IB-COM. 4.6 Settings – “Special Options” The IB-COM has various special options that affect the operation of the equipment and can differ depending on software version used. Each special option can be selected by an identification number and be changed.

  • Page 31: Settings - "Reset

    IB-COM 4.8 Settings – “Reset” This menu option allows you to reset the IB-COM back to its factory default settings. 4.8.1 Configuration All changes in the Basic Settings are deleted. All changes to the special options are rolled back. Locomotive data format...
  • Page 32 IB-COM The window is divided into two halves. Left are the most important configuration variables (CVs). Each CV is labeled with its purpose. Click on the “Read Decoder” button and the program reads all decoder CVs listed on the left and displays their current values.

  • Page 33: Tools - "Loconet Module Programming

    CVs. 4.10 Tools – “LocoNet Module Programming” The “IB_Util.exe” program has a menu option for the programming of Uhlenbrock LocoNet modules such as feedback modules or Switch-Control. The modules are programmed using LocoNet Configurations Variables (LNCVs). These LNCVs determine the configuration and functionality of the modules and can have different meanings for different modules.
  • Page 34 IB-COM • Enter the module part number (here LISSY receiver 68 610). • Enter the module address of the receiver (here e.g. 1) • Operate under „programming “the button „start “ • It appears: • The top section of the window shows the module part number and its valid address.
  • Page 35 • Enter the Id number of the LocoNet CV which you would like to program in the lower left field. • Click the “Read” button. The IB-COM reads the CV. The value is shown in the lower right field. • Click with the mouse on the lower right field and enter the desired value for this CV.

  • Page 36: Software Update

    There is no need to open up the IB-COM! Hardware requirement • You need to power the IB-COM with a transformer. • You will also need a serial cable to connect the IB-COM to a Personal Computer. • Disconnect the IB-COM from the layout LocoNet.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    IB-COM Appendix...

  • Page 38: List Of Special Options

    List of Special options Special Option No. 25 In factory setting the IB-COM only sends a data format if a decoder with the appropriate format is addressed and is still in the refresh cycle. Alternatively the IB-COM can be setup so that this data format is constantly being output even if no address with this data format was called before.

  • Page 39: Module Address Table For Feedback Channels

    The IB-COM displays the individual feedback channels in blocks of 16. This corresponds to the module addresses of s88-Modules. After switching the IB-COM on the first block, the channels 1-16 are always displayed. If other channels are to be displayed, the appropriate module address must be entered from s88-Mode after manipulation of the m key.

  • Page 40: Converting Bits To Bytes

    IB-COM Converting bits to bytes Some DCC decoders do not accept the “bit-wise” programming mode. When programming a single bit of a configuration variable it could be necessary to convert the 8 bits of a CV to a complete byte.
  • Page 41 IB-COM Address Address Address...

  • Page 42: Coding Table For Solenoid Decoder

    IB-COM Coding table for solenoid decoder The address of decoders conforming to the Motorola format (from the companies Märklin, Viessmann and Modeltreno) is defined using 8 micro switches. Since every decoder controls 4 solenoid devices, the decoder address is different from the solenoid device address.

  • Page 43: Tips And Tricks

    We recommend installing a switch in the yellow and red wires to the turntable decoder. The switch remains open until the IB-COM has completed its boot up. Then it is closed and the programming process can begin, as in the operating instructions of the turntable described.
  • Page 44 Emergency stop button in the Lenz Booster output If you connect the IB-COM ground (connector #1, pin #5) with the Lenz Booster short circuit signaling line “E”, (connector #2, pin #3) with a momentary switch, the IB-COM will shut off power to the track and to all connected Boosters.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    IB-COM Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The IB-COM does not turn The IB-COM does not have AC Check plug input power. transformer and the clamps in socket 1 of the IB-COM. Examine connection between IB-COM transformer and the mains supply to the transformer.

  • Page 46: Hotline

    Wednesdays 16:00-18:00 02045-858327 Before you call us, Make sure you have the following at hand: Serial number of your IB-COM, version number of the system software and this manual You can obtain our catalog from your specialist dealer or from us for 3.50 euro plus postage of 5.00 euro in stamps.
  • Page 47 Authors: Dr.-Ing. T. Vaupel, D. Richter, M. Berger Translated by Wolfram Steinke © Copyright Uhlenbrock Elektronik GmbH, Bottrop Edition November 2009 Starting from Software version 1.0 All Rights Reserved Duplication is only allowed with written Authorization...

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