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- Page 1 Manual EasySound mini Item no. 43-09200 Sound module with SUSI interface tams elektronik n n n...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
10. EU declaration of conformity.............24 11. Declarations conforming to RoHs and WEEE directives ....24 © 01/2013 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: Getting Started
Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees. The EasySound mini should not be mounted by children under the age of 14. Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manual are mandatory for the user. -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
English EasySound mini Required materials In order to play the sounds you need: a loudspeaker with an impedance of a minimum 32 Ohm and a rated load-carrying capacity of 0,1 Watt; If you want to release or interrupt the playback automatically you need: ... - Page 5 EasySound mini English Only use low power for this module as described in this manual and only use certified transformers. Connect transformers and soldering irons only in approved mains sockets installed by an authorised electrician. Observe cable diameter requirements.
- Page 6 English EasySound mini Other dangers Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they are inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of 14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built module.
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Page 7: Safe And Correct Soldering
EasySound mini 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 or a regulated soldering iron. - Page 8 English EasySound mini Cut the wires after soldering directly above the soldering joint with a side cutter. After placing the parts, please double check for correct polarity. Check the PCB tracks for solder bridges and short circuits created by accident.
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Page 9: Operation Overview
English 4. Operation overview The sound module EasySound mini has to be connected via a SUSI interface to a digital vehicle decoder (locomotive or function decoder) and is controlled by the vehicle decoder. The digital format used to control the vehicle decoder has no effect on the EasySound mini´s mode of... - Page 10 English EasySound mini Page 10...
- Page 11 EasySound mini English Replay modes You define for each sound file how often it shall be played, how to stop the playback and which effects switching on and off the assigned function key has, by adding abbrevations in the file name accordingly.
- Page 12 English EasySound mini Breaking the playback It is possible to stop the playback of a sound file with the replay mode "endless" by switching the assigned function to "off". With the other replay modes it is not possible to stop the playback by using a digital switching command.
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
EasySound mini English 5. Technical specifications Power supply via a digital locomotive or function decoder (data format optional) Digital formats Supply voltage max. 24 V Interface SUSI Max. number of sound files - releasing via function keys - releasing via switching input #1... -
Page 14: Connections
English EasySound mini 6. Connections Caution: The sound module should not have any contact to metal parts of the vehicle. Risk of short circuit! The module will be damaged when put into operation. Connection Colour of Connection to Connection cable... - Page 15 EasySound mini English Fig. 1: Connection of the vehicle decoder, the loudspeaker and a buffer capacitor Connection to the SUSI interface of the vehicle decoder 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.
- Page 16 English EasySound mini Suitable places to mount the loudspeaker are e.g. the vehicle´s bottom or the cab´s back board. Connecting a buffer capacitor When the voltage supply provided by the vehicle decoder is too low, buzzing of the loudspeaker may occur. In this case you should connect a buffer capacitor.
- Page 17 EasySound mini English Connecting a reed contact: Fig. 2: Connection of reed contacts to the switching inputs Connection 1 of the reed contact X1 | X2 Connection 2 of the reed contact Connecting a Hall sensor: Fig. 3: Connection of Hall sensors to the switching inputs...
- Page 18 English EasySound mini Fixing the module Upon completion of all connections you should fix the module, in order to avoid short circuits by contact to metal parts of the vehicle, for example. Here you can use double-sided adhensive tape. Page 18...
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Page 19: Saving And Releasing The Sound Files
EasySound mini English 7. Saving and releasing the sound files You save the sound files (with any length) as audio file in waveform audio file format (file extension "wav") on a microSD-card. You can release 12 different sound files singularly via the function keys F1 to F12. - Page 20 English EasySound mini File number The file number must consist of two digits: 01, 02, 03, ... 13. Files with numbers between 01 and 12 will be released via the corresponding function keys, file number 13 as soon as the integrated switching input #1 has been connected to ground.
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Page 21: Check List For Troubleshooting
After switching on a function key no sound is to be heard. Possible cause: The loudspeaker is connected incorrectly. Check the connections. Possible cause: The EasySound mini is not connected correctly to the SUSI interface. Check the connections. Possible cause: The corresponding sound file is blank or does not exist. - Page 22 English EasySound mini Hotline: If problems with your module occur, our hotline is pleased to help you (mail address on the last page). Repairs: You can send in a defective module for repair (address on the last page). In case of guarantee the repair is free of charge for you.
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Page 23: Guarantee Bond
EasySound mini English 9. 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... -
Page 24: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
(RoHS). 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. Don´t dispose of this product in the house refuse, bring it to the next recyling bay.