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  • Page 1 MasterControl Central unit for digital control EasyControl Item no. 40-01007 Manual...
  • Page 2 D-35398 Gießen Gebr. MÄRKLIN** & Cie. GmbH Postfach 8 60 D-73008 Göppingen © 10/2010 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 3: Table Of Contents

    MasterControl English Table of contents 1. What is EasyControl? 2. Getting started 3. Connecting power supply and external components 4. Display and controls of the MasterControl 5. Features of your MasterControl 6. Adjusting parameters of the digital control 6.1. Adjusting parameters in the locomotive menu 6.2.
  • Page 4 English MasterControl Page 0.2...

  • Page 5: What Is Easycontrol

    MasterControl English 1. What is EasyControl? EasyControl is a multi protocol control for your model railroad and capable of sending data in the following formats: Motorola I („old“ Motorola format) Motorola II („new“ Motorola format) DCC (complying to NMRA standards) It is able to control decoders of any manufacturer compatible with those formats.
  • Page 6 English MasterControl BusCon tro l A BusControl distributor is needed, if you want to connect more than one non-central control unit to the EasyNet. One BusControl is capable of connecting a maximum of 9 control units. Further external devices need additional BusControls. DCC p rogramming track To read the configuration of a locomotive or function decoder or programming those, they hav e to be put on a programming track.
  • Page 7 MasterControl English Braking distance Transformer Transformer 1 MasterControl 5 Adapter for other 8 Driving booster 2 Power supply bus systems 9 Breaking distance- 3 Non-central control 6 BusControl booster devices 10 s88-Module 4 SwitchControl 7 DCC-programming track 11 PC Page 1.3...
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    MasterControl English 2. Getting started Checking con tents Please make sure that your package contains: central unit MasterControl, AC power pack, cable to connect to a DCC programming track, 5-pole crimp connector to connect boosters, compact disc containing USB-drivers and demo software, this manual.
  • Page 10 English MasterControl First u se To quickly gain first experiences with your new MasterControl and just operate one locomotive, please follow these steps: Step Explanations Overview of the display and controls of the Section 4 MasterControl Connecting booster and power supply Section 3 Switching on AC power Section 7.1...

  • Page 11: Connecting Power Supply And External Components

    MasterControl English 3. Connecting power supply and external components 1 Power supply 2 Driving booster 3 Breaking booster 4 s88 module 5 DCC programming track 6 Serial interface 7 USB interface Power Supp ly Connect the power supply with the “power supply” port and the socket. During self-initialization the MasterControl displays the version number of its software.
  • Page 12 English MasterControl An example for controlling breaking distances can be found in the system overview in section 1. Depending on the status of the corresponding points, the breaking distance’s power is supplied by either the driving booster or the breaking booster. Such a switch could be a two state relay also controlling a signal.
  • Page 13 MasterControl English 4. Display and controls of your MasterControl Display digital display features rows displaying 16 digits each. During operation und while adjusting parameters, all relevant information is shown here. The backlight can be individually set. Keypad The keypad has 10 num ber keys and the two additional keys * / esc und # / ok.
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  • Page 15: Features Of Your Mastercontrol

    MasterControl English 5. Features of your MasterControl MasterControl You can use your MasterControl to enter parameters of the digital control and to control operation on your whole model railway layout. Locomotive database The MasterControl has its own database to store parameters you apply to a locomotive’s address, which are: data format, amount of speed levels and...
  • Page 16 English MasterControl Programming modes in the D CC format The MasterControl supports programming and readi ng data in the following DCC programming types: CV-programming – byte wise and bitwise Register programming Page programming Main track programming Section 11. Background information Driving locomotive and fu nction decoders Depending on the data format, you have the following possibilities: Motorola format...
  • Page 17 MasterControl English Restoring configu ration In several situations it can be handy to restore old track configurations. The MasterControl has three possibilities to do this: Resetting the system: All active (locomotive, function, points and switching) decoders are switched off, meaning that all functions are switched off and the speed level is reset to “0”. This method is used for instance to program a function decoder featuring online programming.
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  • Page 19: Adjusting Parameters Of The Digital Control

    MasterControl English 6. Adjusting parameters of the digital control All parameters of the digital control are set in the menu. Navigating through the menu Enter the menu by pressing 0 / menu. When first entering, it displays the locomotive menu, otherwise the last called menu point.
  • Page 20 English MasterControl Menu structu re Main menu Submenu level 1 Submenu level 2 1. Locomotive menu 1.1. Choose 1.2. Data format 1.3. Name 1.4. Entry (delete) 2. DCC programming 2.1. CV (byte) 2.2. CV (bit) 2.3. Primary address 2.4. Extended address 2.5.
  • Page 21 MasterControl English Factory setting s Parameter Factory settings Where to change? Mode for 128 speed levels Settings / 128FS Mode Mode for speed controller AC mode Settings / Jogdial mode Amount of s88 feedback modules Settings / s88 settings / s88 modules Short circuit sensitivity of the 100 ms...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Parameters In The Locomotive Menu

    English MasterControl 6.1. Adjusting parameters in the locomotive menu Callin g a lo comotive’s address The parameters entered in the locomotive menu always relate to the locomotive currently displayed before entering the menu. To call up a locomotive or function decoder, follow these steps: Enter the address number using the keypad and Press # / ok to confirm your input.
  • Page 23 MasterControl English Applying a data format to a locomotive’s decoder Possible actions: Data format Change the data format by pressing # / ok. Navigate to another menu point by turning the speed control knob. 99: MM II Go back to the main menu level by pressing * / esc. # / ok Possible actions: Data format...
  • Page 24 English MasterControl Deleting an en try f rom the lo comotive database Possible actions: Entry To delete a name from the database press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 1 by turning the #=Delete speed control knob. Go back to the main menu level by pressing * / esc.

  • Page 25: Programming Dcc Decoders

    MasterControl English 6.2. Programming DCC decoders To program a locomotive or function decoder, put the locomotive on the DCC programming track (Exception: Main track programming). Enter the menu by pressing 0 / menu and turn the speed control knob until “DCC programming” is displayed. Possible actions: DCC programming Enter submenu level 1 by pressing # / ok.
  • Page 26 English MasterControl CV p rogramming (bitwise) Possible actions: CV (bit) To read or change press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point of the submenu level 1 by turning the speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 27 MasterControl English Register p rogramming Possible actions: Register To read or change press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point of the submenu level 1 by turning the speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 28 English MasterControl Entering RailCom CV-read out commands Possible actions: RailCom CV To enter a RailCom CV-read out command press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point of the submenu level 1 by turning the speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.

  • Page 29: Saving And Restoring Your Layout Status

    MasterControl English 6.3. Saving and restoring your layout status Enter the menu by pressing 0 / menu and if needed, turn the speed control knob to navigate to “Layout status”. The following data is saved, when activating “Save layout status”: List of active locomotives, Status of all active locomotive and function decoders, Setting of points that have been switched after turning on the MasterControl.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Parameters Of External Devices And Changing Basic Settings

    English MasterControl 6.4. Adjusting parameters of external devices and changing basic settings Enter the menu by pressing 0 / menu and if needed, turn the speed control knob to navigate to “Settings”. The submenu points help you adjust a number of parameters: Mode for speed level 128.
  • Page 31 MasterControl English Enter inputs by pressing # / ok. Changes are saved and you’ll be taken back to submenu level 1. Cancel by pressing * / esc. Changes are not saved and you’ll be taken back to submenu level 1. Mode for speed con troller Possible actions: Jogdial mode...
  • Page 32 English MasterControl Testing s88 modules Possible actions: s88 module test To test the connected s88 modules press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point of submenu level 1 by turning the speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 33 MasterControl English Configuring the booste r Possible actions: Booster To navigate to submenu level 2 press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 1 by turning the configuration speed control knob. Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 34 English MasterControl Setting interface baud ra te Possible actions: Interface baud To set the interface baud rate press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 1 by turning the 2400 Baud speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 35 MasterControl English Setting s tandard da ta format fo r s ingle so lenoid accessory decoders It is possible to set the points format for each group of four single Points format points (adresses 1-4, 5-8, etc.) seperately. 4: MM Possible actions: Choose a points group by entering a decoders´s adress from the # / ok...
  • Page 36 English MasterControl Setting s witching time of solenoid accessory decoders Possible actions: min. switch.time To set a minimum switching time press # / ok. 100 ms Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 2 by turning the speed control knob. # / ok Go back to submenu level 1 by pressing * / esc.
  • Page 37 MasterControl English Setting s tandard da ta format fo r lo comotive and function decoders Possible actions: Loc. format To set the data format for decoders press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 1 by turning the Motorola speed control knob.
  • Page 38 English MasterControl RailCom Support Possible actions: RailCom Support To set the RailCom support press # / ok. Navigate to another menu point in submenu level 1 by turning the 1: Tailbits speed control knob. # / ok Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.

  • Page 39: Updating The Software Of External Devices

    MasterControl English 6.5. Updating the software of external devices Hint: This only executes an update for external devices! Detailed Software update instructions about the software update can be found in the manual of your external device. Section 8. Software update Possible actions: To update the software press # / ok.
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  • Page 41: Operation

    MasterControl English 7. Operation 7.1. Switching track power on / off After switching on your MasterControl the connected booster(s) Stop have no pow er, meaning that your track also has no power. Before switching on the power, it’s possible to check and reduce the current speed levels of active locomotives and to restore a saved configuration.

  • Page 42: Driving Locomotive And Function Decoders

    English MasterControl 7.2. Dr iving locomotive and function decoders Active locomotive and fun ction decoders As soon as you call up a locomotive or function decoder, its’ address will internally be saved as “active”. The last called address will be displayed. The internal memory can store up to 64 active locomotives.
  • Page 43 MasterControl English Adjusting a lo comotive´s speed Adjust the speed by turning the speed control knob. The highest possible speed level depends on the data format and the amount of speed levels assigned to the decoder. BR216 Directly entering a lo comotive´s speed Instead of setting a locomotive´s speed by turning the speed knob you can enter the speed level using the keypad.
  • Page 44 English MasterControl Switch ing fun ction s f1 to f12 For the last called locomotive, whose data are shown in the display you can switch a function by entering the function´s number via the keyboard and switching it on and off with the button function afterwards.

  • Page 45: Double Traction

    MasterControl English 7.3. Double tractions Creating double tractions Move the locomotives behind each other and set the same driving direction for both of them. Please note: A double traction is only possible, if both decoders have the same amount of speed levels.

  • Page 46: Driving Solenoid Accessory Decoders

    English MasterControl Cancelling a doub le traction To cancel a double traction, enter the address of the locomotive you want to drive first. Confirm your input by pressing # / ok. 7.4. Dr iving solenoid accessory decoders To switch points or switching decoders, follow these steps: Only enter the decoder’s address.

  • Page 47: Operation With Mastercontrol And Non-Central Control Devices

    MasterControl English 7.5. Operation with MasterControl and non-central control devices As soon as a non-central control device is plugged in, it automatically connects to the MasterControl. If an address is called up on a controlling device, the MasterControl checks, if it is locked from external access.
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  • Page 49: Software Update

    MasterControl English 8. Software update Your MasterControl is a state-of-the-art product, which is constantly improved and adapted to occurring changes. To benefit from this development, you can update the MasterControl to the newest software version. First, switch off the MasterControl. Simultaneously pressing stop and switch the power back on, while holdi ng both keys.
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  • Page 51: Check List For Troubleshooting

    MasterControl English 9. Check list for troubleshooting 9.1. Errors occurring while starting up After switching on track power, the locomotive responds to switching on / off its functions, but not to turning the speed control knob. Possible reason: The driving booster is connected to the breaking booster port, which sends a „0“...

  • Page 52: Errors Occurring While Operating

    English MasterControl 9.3. Errors occurring while operating A locomotive does not respond to driving or function commands, although you entered the right address. Possible reason: The decoder is assigned a wrong format. Change the data format. A locomotive with DCC decoder immediately drives fast, although in speed level 1. Possible reason: The decoder only supports 14 or 28 speed levels, but is assigned 128 ones.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications Emv, Ce And Warranty

    MasterControl English 10. Technical Specifications EMV, CE and warranty 10.1. Technical Specifications Data formats: Motorola-I and –II DCC (NMRA standard) Power supply: 12-18 Volt AC Power consumption (without consumer): approx . 220 mA Interfaces: Power supply DCC programming track Driving booster and breaking booster s88 feedback module RS232 (PC) USB (PC)

  • Page 54: Emv, Ce And Warranty

    English MasterControl 10.2. EMV, CE and warranty EMV advice This product conforms to the EURONORM EN 55014 & EN 50082-1, and the guidelines 89/336/EWG (EMVG vom 09.11.1992) for electromagnetic interference have been adhered to, and it therefore meets all legal requirements for the CE marking. In order to maintain this conformity please adhere to the following recommendations Only use proprietry transformers with the correct voltage.

  • Page 55: Background Information

    MasterControl English 11. Background information 11.1. Motorola-Format Märklin originally introduced the Motorola format**, using Chips from Motorola, hence the name. First, only 80 addresses could be used, later this was extended to 255. Data transfer in the Mo torola format Data is transferred in so called packets, which are sent with pauses in between.

  • Page 56: Dcc Format

    English MasterControl 11.2. DCC-Format The DCC format was developed by LENZ** and later declared as standard by the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association). Data transfer in the D CC fo rmat In the DCC format, data is transferred continuously and thus there is no DC power on the track. Hence, different to Motorola formats, locomotives without decoders do not automatically start moving when put on the track.
  • Page 57 This is the version number of the decoder’s version No. internal software. Manufacturer ID e.g. 62 In this case: Tams Elektronik GmbH Total PWM period 0 ... 255 The current powering the electric motors is facilitated by switching on / off the power. The interval between those power peeks is called PMW period.

  • Page 58: Railcom

    English MasterControl 11.3. RailCom RailCom is an extension of the DCC protocol and defines all details of importance for reporting back data in DCC controlled digital layouts. The basic idea is that RailCom compatible decoders are not only used as recipients of digital commands but also report back data via the rails to the RailCom detectors.

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