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FD-R Extended
Item no. 42-01130 | 42-01131 | 42-01132
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  • Page 1 Manual FD-R Extended Item no. 42-01130 | 42-01131 | 42-01132 Function decoder tams elektronik n n n...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English FD-R Extended Contents 1. Getting started................5 2. Safety instructions...............7 3. Safe and correct soldering............10 4. Operation overview..............11 4.1. Modes of operation............11 4.2. Function outputs...............12 4.3. Sound functions..............14 4.4. Releasing the functions............14 4.5. Automated processes............15 4.6. Feedback with RailCom**..........16 4.7. Overload Protection............17 4.8.
  • Page 3 11. Guarantee bond................55 12. Declaration of conformity............56 13. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive......56 © 11/2015 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without prior permission in writing from Tams Elektronik GmbH.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    English FD-R Extended 1. Getting started How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct fitting and connecting of the decoder, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the checklist for trouble shooting.
  • Page 5 FD-R Extended English Required materials For mounting and connecting the decoder you need:  an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) or a regulated soldering iron with a fine tip and a soldering iron stand,  a tip-cleaning sponge,  a heat-resistant mat, ...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    English FD-R Extended 2. Safety instructions Caution: Integrated circuits (ICs) are inserted on the decoder. They are sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch components without first discharging yourself. Touching a radiator or other grounded metal part will discharge you. Mechanical hazards Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries.
  • Page 7 FD-R Extended English dispersion.  Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the ready-built module. Fire risk Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire, which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation. Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually needed.
  • Page 8 English FD-R Extended Caution: Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, with fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children. In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be supervised by qualified personnel. In industrial institutions, health and safety regulations applying to electronic work must be adhered to.

  • Page 9: Safe And Correct Soldering

    FD-R Extended English 3. Safe and correct soldering Caution: Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the chapter Safety instructions.  Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point effectively.

  • Page 10: Operation Overview

    English FD-R Extended 4. Operation overview 4.1. Modes of operation Digital operation The function decoder FD-R Extended is a multiple protocol decoder, that can operate with and automatically recognise both DCC or Motorola formats. The number of addresses is dependant on the format being used: ...

  • Page 11: Function Outputs

    FD-R Extended English Caution: Old analogue driving transformers (e.g. models in a blue housing from Maerklin**) are not suitable for use with digital decoders in analogue operation! These transformers have been designed for the older supply voltage of 220 V and, due to construction, generate very high excess voltage impulses when changing the driving direction.
  • Page 12 English FD-R Extended are switched off. Example of use: For some types of electric couplings you need the full voltage for decoupling and the voltage then siwtched off to protect the couplings.  Shunting light: You can program the outputs so that they are switched on generally during shunting operation (to be switched with F3 or F4).

  • Page 13: Sound Functions

    FD-R Extended English 4.3. Sound functions SUSI interface A SUSI module can be connected to the FD-R Extended and read out, programmed and controlled via the decoder. The function decoder transmits the function status and the speed level set at the central unit, to the SUSI module. This affects the SUSI module´s outputs depending on the speed level (e.g.

  • Page 14: Automated Processes

    English FD-R Extended Mapping of the outputs to the function keys The mapping of the outputs to the function keys and the switching inputs is arbritary. It is possible to assign several function keys and switching inputs to one output. Output DCC format MM format...

  • Page 15: Feedback With Railcom

    FD-R Extended English 4.6. Feedback with RailCom** RailCom is a log for bi-directional communication in digital model railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e.g. the feedback of the address and the CV values from the decoder to the digital central unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors).

  • Page 16: Overload Protection

    English FD-R Extended 4.7. Overload Protection As soon as the maximum total current of the decoder is exceeded, the decoder automatically temporally switches off, in order to protect itself from overheating. This operation will be repeated until the overload has been eliminated.

  • Page 17: Pom-Update

    POM. Hint: As nearly every manufacturer of central units uses his own procedure for programming on main, the POM-update can be performed with the following central units only (status 01/2015): MasterControl (Tams Elektronik) Intellibox 1 (Uhlenbrock**) CS2 (Maerklin**) The current list of central units allowing to perform the POM-update is available on our homepage.

  • Page 18: Technical Specifications

    English FD-R Extended 5. Technical specifications Data format DCC and MM Feedback log RailCom Supply voltage 12-24 V digital voltage or max. 18 V analogue voltage Current consumption (without connected loads) max. 40 mA Max. total current 1 500 mA Number of function outputs max.

  • Page 19: Connections

    FD-R Extended English 6. Connections Note the following comment in order to protect the decoder from (maybe irreparable) damage! Avoid conducting connections between the decoder accessories connected to the decoder´s common return conductor for all function outputs on the one hand and metal parts of the vehicle or the rails on the other hand.

  • Page 20: Connector Pin Assignment

    English FD-R Extended 6.1. Connector pin assignment Colour Connection to Front side of wire (for use of settings in state of delivery) white AUX1 (lighting forward motion, function key F0) yellow AUX2 (lighting backward motion, function key F0) green AUX3 (function key F1) violet AUX4 (function key F2) white...

  • Page 21: Connection To The Voltage Supply

    FD-R Extended English 6.2. Connection to the voltage supply When connecting the vehicle´s current collectors check the right assignment (left / right). When interchanging the connections, the outputs switched depending on the direction of motion will be switched incorrectly in regard to the direction of travel. 6.3.

  • Page 22: Connecting Leds To The Function Outputs

    English FD-R Extended 6.4. Connecting LEDs to the function outputs The decoder´s function outputs switch respective to the decoder ground. For that reason you must connect the cathodes (-) of the LEDs to the function outputs and the anodes (+) to the decoder´s common return conductor for all function outputs.
  • Page 23 FD-R Extended English connection first add the forward voltages of all LEDs. The forward voltages depend on the lighting colour and should be given in the technical specifications. In case there is no manufacturer information available, you can take as a basis 4 V for white and blue LEDs and 2 V for yellow, orange, red and green LEDs.

  • Page 24: Connecting Inductive Loads

    English FD-R Extended Fig. 2: Connection of LEDs (examples) AUX1: parallel connection AUX3: serial connection AUX5: combination of parallel and serial connection 6.5. Connecting inductive loads When connecting inductive loads (e.g. TELEX couplings, relays or other accessories with coils), you should switch a free-wheeling diode (e.g. 1N400x) in parallel, in order to avoid damage at the output.

  • Page 25: Connecting A Loudspeaker

    FD-R Extended English Fig. 3: Connection of an accessory via a relay 6.7. Connecting a loudspeaker Use a loudspeaker with an impedance of at least 4 Ohm. When connecting a loudspeaker with a lower impedance, the output for the loudspeaker will be damaged. As a rule the playback quality increases with the loudspeaker´s size.

  • Page 26: Connecting A Buffer Capacitor

    English FD-R Extended 6.8. Connecting a buffer capacitor In sections with bad contact to the rails the power supply of the decoder can be interrupted. Possible consequences are e.g. flickering lighting or disturbing noises from the loudspeaker. In these and similar cases you can find a remedy by connecting a buffer capacitor.

  • Page 27: Connecting A Servo

    FD-R Extended English 6.10. Connecting a servo Connect the signal input of the servo to connecting point X15 and the earth connection of the servo to point X9 of the decoder. The voltage supply for the servo should not be taken from the decoder, as the decoder cannot supply the current needed to control the servo.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Switching Inputs

    English FD-R Extended 6.11. Connecting the switching inputs The switching inputs switch respective to the decoder ground and thus can be connected to all (external) circuits allowing to make contact to earth. It is possible to connect reed contacts or Hall sensors, for example, which make contact to earth when getting into the magnetic field of a permanent magnet.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Susi Module

    FD-R Extended English 6.12. Connecting a SUSI module The SUSI interface is a standardized interface for the connection of accessory modules to a vehicle decoder. Controlling the SUSI module has to be carried out by the vehicle decoder. In order to make the necessary settings for the SUSI module you have to program the decoder.

  • Page 30: Programming

    English FD-R Extended 7. Programming Programming with DCC central units You can programm the configuration variables (CV) of the decoder from the digital central unit, you can use main track programming as well. See the chapter in the manual of your central unit where the byte wise programming of configuration variables (CVs) (Direct programming) and main track programming (POM) are explained.
  • Page 31 FD-R Extended English Put the vehicle on a track oval or a track section connected to the central unit’s track output (not to the connection for the programming track). Make sure no other vehicle than the one you intend to program is set on the track as the decoder inside this vehicle might be programmed as well.
  • Page 32 English FD-R Extended Programming with central units with restricted input options Some central units do not allow but input values up to 80 or 99. Two auxiliary registers (CV#50 and #51) make it possible to enter higher values. Programming with the Central Station and the Mobile Station With the Central Station I or the Mobile Station of Maerklin** you can program the registers.

  • Page 33: Configuration Variables And Registers

    FD-R Extended English 8. Configuration variables and registers In the lists you will find in the column "No." the numbers of the configuration variables for programming in DCC format. The numbers of the registers for programming in Motorola format are identical to the CV numbers.
  • Page 34 English FD-R Extended Settings for a SUSI module The following CV parameters are relevant only when connecting a SUSI module controlling the sound depending on the effective motor voltage. Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) 0 ...
  • Page 35 FD-R Extended English Settings for a SUSI module (continuation) Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) Configuration 2 … 126 Shunting gear at F1 data 2 (72) Shunting gear at F2 Shunting gear at F3 Shunting gear at F4 Acceleration and brake delay to be switched at F3 Acceleration and brake delay...
  • Page 36 English FD-R Extended Auxiliary functions Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) Reset 0 ... 255 Any input value restores the settings in state of delivery. Auxiliary Allows to enter values > 80 register for resp. 99 with central units programming allowing to entries from 0 or 1 with central...
  • Page 37 FD-R Extended English Settings for analogue mode Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) Packet 0 ... 255 The higher the set value, the time out for longer it takes until the decoder analogue automatically switches to recognition analogue mode after having received the last digital signal .

  • Page 38: Basic Settings

    English FD-R Extended Basic settings Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) RailCom 0, 1, 2, 3 0 = no feedback settings 1 = channel 1 on only 2 = channel 2 on only 3 = channel 1 and 2 on Configuration 0 ...
  • Page 39 FD-R Extended English Assignment of the function keys to the outputs Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) AUX1 F0 forward on 0 ... 63 (1) AUX2 F0 backward on 0 ... 63 (2) AUX3 0 ... 63 (4) AUX4 0 ...
  • Page 40 English FD-R Extended Effects of the outputs Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) AUX1 0 ... 255 (0) Independent of direction AUX2 0 ... 255 (0) AUX off at backward motion AUX3 0 ... 255 (0) AUX off at forward motion AUX4 0 ...
  • Page 41 FD-R Extended English Settings for the flash lights (continuation) Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) On-time of the flashlights AUX1 132 0 … 255 The maximum value of the on- time is the value set in CV#106 AUX2 et seq.
  • Page 42 English FD-R Extended Example: For AUX1 is set in CV#106 a value of 100 for the flashing frequency and in CV#132 a value of 15 for the on-time. The value for the length of the break is 10. In case 2 times the value of the on-time + the value of the length of the break would be higher than the frequency, the sequence would be interrupted when reaching the end of the period.
  • Page 43 FD-R Extended English Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) Dimming depending = reduction of the voltage at on the speed level the output "1" = lowest voltage AUX1 123 1...255 "255" = maximum voltage (255) AUX2 AUX3 Values are applied to the outputs...
  • Page 44 English FD-R Extended Assignment to the switching inputs Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) Assigning the function outputs to the switching inputs 0 … 63 (0) AUX1 0 … 63 (0) AUX2 0 … 63 (0) AUX3 AUX4 AUX5...
  • Page 45 FD-R Extended English Setting the minimum on-time of the switching inputs Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) 119 0 … 255 (0) = Length of time for the input to be switched on after having 120 0 …...
  • Page 46 English FD-R Extended Settings for IN3 (servo output or 3. switching input) Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) 167 0 ... 255 Allowing the servo to be Assignment controlled via POM servo output Activation with F5 (IN3 ) to the function keys...
  • Page 47 FD-R Extended English Special functions for speed level 0 Name of CVs / Input value Remarks and Tips registers (Default) 173 0...255 Determines the functions Switching off (F1 to F8) to switch off the function F0 at function F0 at speed level 0. speed level 0 F1 | F2 1 | 2...

  • Page 48: Performing A Pom-Update

    English FD-R Extended 9. Performing a POM-Update Hint: The POM-Update is possible with decoders FD-R Extended from version 2.0. For updating decoders with a former firmware version you have to send them in. The version number is saved in CV #7. Preparations 1.
  • Page 49 FD-R Extended English Changing into the update mode Execute the programm POM-update.exe, follow the helpfile. Proceed as follows: 1. Make the settings for the update. 2. Enter the addresses of the function decoders FD-R Extended you want to update. 3. Change into the update mode. The lighting connected to the outputs AUX2 (F0r) of the decoders which are chosen for an update start to flash slowly.

  • Page 50: Check List For Troubleshooting

    English FD-R Extended 10. Check list for troubleshooting  Parts are getting very hot and/or start to smoke. Disconnect the system from the mains immediately! Possible cause: one or more connections are soldered incorrectly. à Check the connections. Possible cause: Short circuit. The decoder is connected to locomotive or carriage ground.
  • Page 51 FD-R Extended English Problems in analogue mode  The decoder does not work in analogue mode. Possible cause: The analogue mode is switched off.  Alter the value for CV#29.  The decoder does not switch to analogue mode (or switches over although it is still digitally controlled).
  • Page 52 English FD-R Extended Problems with the sound playback  There is no sound to be heard after switching on. Possible cause: The loadspeaker has been connected incorrectly.  Check the connections. Possible cause: The sound level has been set too low in CV#160. ...
  • Page 53 FD-R Extended English Hotline If problems with your decoder occur, our hotline is pleased to help you (mail address on the last page). Repairs You can send in a defective decoder for repair (address on the last page). In case of guarantee the repair is free of charge for you. With damages not covered by guarantee, the maximum fee for the repair is 50 % of the sales price according to our valid price list.

  • Page 54: Guarantee Bond

    English FD-R Extended 11. Guarantee bond For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of self- employment.

  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product conforms with the EC-directive 2012/19/EG on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Tams Elektronik GmbH is registered with the WEEE-no. DE 37847206, according to. § 6 sect. 2 of the German electro regulations from the responsible authority for the disposal of used electro equipment.
  • Page 56 Information and tips: http://www.tams-online.de Warranty and service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Fuhrberger Straße 4 DE-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...

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