Getting started Safety instructions Safe and correct soldering Operation overview Technical specifications Assembling the kit Mounting the RCD-1 Programming the RCD-1 Check list for troubleshooting 10. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty Parts list Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout (Fig. 1) Circuit Diagram (Fig.
English RCD-1 1. Getting started How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct assembly of the kit and fitting of the ready-built module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter.
RCD-1 English Checking the package contents Please make sure that your package contains: § one kit, containing the components listed in the parts and one PCB § or one ready-built module, § one jumper for programming the address, § one manual.
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English RCD-1 Electrical hazards § Touching powered, live components, § touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction, § short circuits, § connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified, § impermissibly high humidity, § condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: §...
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RCD-1 English Thermal danger A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can cause skin burns. As a precaution: § use a heat-resistant mat during soldering, § always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand, §...
English RCD-1 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.
(i.e. sent by the control unit). The RCD-1 verifies the signals it receives and sends the "clean" signals via a special databus to special accessory devices (i.e. RailCom display devices, units passing on data to a PC or to the digital control unit.)
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(see example 2). Example 2: Four single display devices are assigned to the detector RCD-1 #1 and two to the detector RCD-1 #2. The detectors RCD-1 #1 to 6 are assigned to the 24-fold display device RCD-24.
RCD-1 English 5. Technical specifications Data format Feedback log RailCom Supply voltage Digital voltage of the central unit Current consumption ca. 40 mA Max. total current 3.000 mA Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 - + 60 °C Ambient temperature in storage -10 - + 80 °C...
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English RCD-1 Value Colour rings 1,5 Ω brown - green – black - silver (brown) 220 Ω red - red - brown (gold) 820 Ω grey - red - brown (gold) 1 kΩ brown - black - red (gold) 10 kΩ...
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RCD-1 English Capacitors Among other things capacitors are used for filtering interference voltages or as frequency determining parts. Ceramic capacitors are not polarized, for that reason their mounting orientation is of no importance. Normally they are marked with a three-digit number which indicates the value coded.
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English RCD-1 The mounting orientation of the sockets is preset as well. The markings on the PCB, the socket and the IC must lie on top of each other after mounting. Micro-Controler Micro-controller are ICs, which are individually programmed particular application.
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RCD-1 English Caution: Diodes, electrolytic capacitors, voltage regulators and ICs must be placed in the right direction! If you solder them the wrong way the affected parts can be damaged when you connect the power. In the worst case the whole circuit can be damaged. In any case, a wrongly connected part will not function.
Connect a display device (e.g. RCA-1 or RCA-24) or a unit passing on data to a PC or to the digital control unit to X3. Be sure to connect both the connections A and A and the connections B and B of the RCD-1 and the accessory device to each other.
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Display device connection B X3.2 Display device connection A LED-display of the RCD-1 The LED on the RCD-1 shows, if the device receives signals and which type they are. Received signals DCC-signal received and RailCom-Cutout detected. No DCC-signal received. When using a multiple protocol control unit you have to drive at least one decoder on the layout in DCC format.
To programm the RCD-1´s address follow these steps: § Disconnect the RCD-1 to be programmed from the power supply. In case there are other detectors connected to the same databus line you have to disconnect these from the power supply as well.
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RCD-1 English § After the LED goes out, disconnect the RCD-1 from the power supply and take away the bridge on the two pins of the RCD-1´s programming connector JP1. § If necessary disconnect the temporary connection between the RCD-1 to be programmed and the accessory display device.
Possible cause: The RCD-1 and the display device have not been programmed to the same address. à Program the adresses of the two devices anew. Be sure that only the RCD-1 to be programmed and the accessory display device are connected to each other during the programming process.
RCD-1 English 10. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty Manufacturer's note The person who builds this kit or brings the circuit into operation is the manufacturer of the product. If he sells the product to another person he is responsible for passing on all the relevant papers. Domestic appliances assembled from a kit are deemed industrial products and must comply with health and safety regulations.
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English RCD-1 as the adherence to the technical specifications of the circuit when assembled and connected according to the manual. Other claims are excluded. By law, we are not responsible for damages or secondary damages in connection with this product. We retain the right to repair, make improvements, supply spare parts or return the purchase price.