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- Page 1 SwitchPilot User manual Third edition, October 2008 51800 SwitchPilot 51801 SwitchPilot Extension 51802 SwitchPilot Servo 04708-07029...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
..........5 5 5 5 5 7.1.1.1. Standardization regarding NMRA ......15 5.1. Members of the SwitchPilot family ....... 5 7.1.1.2. Bits and bytes ............16 5.1.1. SwitchPilot Decoder at a glance ........ 5 7.2. Programming with DCC systems ........ 16 5.1.2. - Page 3 SwitchPilot, SwitchPilot Extension, SwitchPilot Servo SwitchPilot, SwitchPilot Extension, SwitchPilot Servo SwitchPilot, SwitchPilot Extension, SwitchPilot Servo 11.2. Reading of CVs with RailCom® and ESU ECoS ..23 are in compliance with the following standards: 11.2. Feedback of turnout position with ECoS ....24 EN 71 1-3: 1988 / 6: 1994 –...
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Page 4: Important Notes - Please R
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Page 5: Oduction - The Switchpilot Family
Thanks to RailCom® it is also possible technology. to read out data on the main track. Some of the SwitchPilot Hence the SwitchPilot has four outputs (1-4) for switching of up decoders can be easily set up via a three-button, LED input unit. -
Page 6: Switchpilot Servo
If you are only controlling turnouts and light This switch only operates the four transistor output pairs 1 to 4. signals the SwitchPilot is the right decoder for you. If you would The servo outputs are not affected. -
Page 7: K84 Mode
SwitchPilot Subject to the pulse duration and also in continuous mode it The SwitchPilot has a total of 8 transistor outputs that are grouped may happen that several outputs are on at the same time. Please in four pairs 1 to 4. Each pair has two outputs, OutA and OutB. -
Page 8: Relay Outputs
SwitchPilot or the SwitchPilot Extension module. servo output of the SwitchPilot Servo: If output A is active (or a) Wire turnouts, signals, un-couplers or similar devices to the servo setting A is reached) the terminals I and Com of the relay terminals of the (transistor) outputs 1 to 4. -
Page 9: Terminals Of The Switchpilot Extension
Figure 1 on the left shows the SwitchPilot Extension module d) The screw terminals Trk A and Trk B connect the SwitchPilot i) The outputs marked 1 to 4 offer one relay output A and B that with the power output of a command station (e.g. -
Page 10: Terminals Of The Switchpilot Servo
The screw terminals Trk A and Trk B connect the SwitchPilot without digital control unit. Chapter 12 gives details. with the power output of a command station (e.g. booster n) This pin block serves to connect four RC servo motors (eg output) transmitting the digital commands. -
Page 11: Power Supply From The Digital System
The SwitchPilot Extension module is connected by inserting it might not be able to supply enough current for a safe operation. into the multi-pin connectors on the side of the SwitchPilot; push In this case an external transformer which can supply enough until the retaining clips make positive contact. -
Page 12: Wiring Of The Transistor Outputs
SwitchPilot. Figure 4 shows how setting of the SwitchPilot. Please refer to chapter 9.3. for details. to wire output 1: a) The common wire of the solenoid is wired to screw As shown in Figure 5 the double-coil turnouts can be switched terminal C. -
Page 13: Wiring Of Daylight Signals And Light Bulbs Or Leds
Only use motor drives with limit stop contacts to avoid overheating or a burnout of the motor. The relay outputs of the SwitchPilot Extension always connect the supply voltage to the load. A motor drive is wired as shown in figure 6. It will be energized by the SwitchPilot. -
Page 14: Wiring Of A Servo
Figure 7 on page 13 shows the usual connection. Simply insert the wire from the servo into the appropriate socket of the SwitchPilot (Servo). Generally the white or orange wire is used for the pulsed outputs of the servo. Please refer to the wiring diagrams on the housing of the SwitchPilot. -
Page 15: Polarizing Electric Frogs
However, there need to accept values between 0 and 255. Allowed values for the SwitchPilot decoder are shown in the list in Chapter 16. are still plenty of possibilities to change the behavior of the... -
Page 16: Bits And Bytes
Good examples are CVs 28 and 29: The ESU counts the bits from 0 to 7 as specified in the DCC norm intended value for this CV needs to be calculated. This value while some manufacturers (e.g. Lenz) count the bits from 1 to 8. -
Page 17: Connecting To The Programming Track
The desired turnout numbers can be set directly with buttons. Chapter 10.4. Chapter 8.4 has more information. By means of the operating mode switch you can chose between k83 or k84 mode (find For all options we recommend the use of the ESU Lokprogramer. more 5.2.1). -
Page 18: Programming With The Esu Lokprogramer
SwitchPilot. For example, it would not be possible to assign Motorola®: Turnout numbers 1 - 256 turnout numbers 4, 5, 6, or 7 to a SwitchPilot servo since those DCC: Turnout numbers 1 - 2040 are above the address limit. Please keep this in mind when numbering your turnouts. - Page 19 Figure 12: Turnout number, adresses & CVs of the first 552 turnouts T T T T T ur ur ur ur urnout number nout number nout number nout number nout number Addr Addr Addr Addr Address CV1 CV9 T T T T T ur ur ur ur urnout number nout number nout number nout number...
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Page 20: Factory Settings
1. Select the turnout number with your digital system that you would You must use this method if you work with a Märklin® Motorola® like to assign to output 5 (first servo) of the SwitchPilot. Proceed central unit (6021, Central Station®) or if you want to change... -
Page 21: Configuration For Impulse Output (K83)
15 into the CV (16 * 65 msec = 975 msec) In case you are using a SwitchPilot Servo we recommend using 9.3. Configuration of an output for PECO solenoid drives the input unit to set the end positions. See Chapter 10.4. -
Page 22: Configuration Of Servo Speed
Servo 3: Position „A“ Position „B“ rotational speed The SwitchPilot Servo can internally control the speed steps more Servo 4: Position „A“ Position „B“ rotational speed precisely than the SwitchPilot. Use the SwitchPilot Servo for Finish switching tasks that depend on slowly running servos. -
Page 23: Railcom
After a successful Railcom® activation you can directly read CVs from the main track – as long as this is being supported by your central unit. The approach to do this for the ESU ECoS (firmware If you do not want to change a certain value you can simply 1.1.0 or later) is displayed here. -
Page 24: Railcom
• Under data format choose „DCC with RailCom®“ id Accessories“ • Choose the desired symbol and enter the turnout number (in • Enter the decoder address of the SwitchPilot on the bottom our case 14) right. In our example, this is number 4. -
Page 25: Ect Switching With Push Button Inputs
• because of the internal switching only one button can be pressed at the same time, otherwise the pressing of the buttons will not The SwitchPilot Servo enables the switching of the four servo be recognized correctly outputs without the use of a digital system. Therefore it can be used on traditional analog layouts. -
Page 26: Decoder Reset
Contact Germany: Contact Germany: Contact Germany: value 151 (manufacturer ID of ESU). Writing the value 8 to CV 8 Phone: ++49 (0) 700 – 56576863 (Tue&Wed 10am -12am) is a special case. Therefore, a few central units show „err02“ or... -
Page 27: Technical Data Of Switchpilot
Operating modes: •Power supply for the servos with 5V stabilised supply. Maximum •Extension module for SwitchPilot, power is supplied by the latter. current draw oft he servo: 250 mA continuous, 500 mA peak (20 Relay outputs are controlled by SwitchPilot. - Page 28 Version number Internal software version of the decoder Manufacturer’s ID Manufacturer’s ID by ESU Writing value 8 results in a full factory reset of all CVs. Decoder address 1, MSB higher 3 bits (bit 6 - 8) of the first decoder address for the outputs 1 to 4.
- Page 29 Data transfer on channel 2 permitted Confirmation of command on channel 1 No confirmation of command on channel 1 Confirmation of command on channel permitted Configuration register DCC-configuration settings for SwitchPilot Bit Description Value RailCom® communication RailCom® communication is switched off RailCom®...
- Page 30 0 - 63 Servo 2, position „B“ Like CV 39 0 - 63 Servo 3, rotation speed Like CV 37 (only SwitchPilot Servo!) 0 - 63 Servo 3, position „A“ Like CV 38 (only SwitchPilot Servo!) 0 - 63 Servo 3, position „B“...
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Page 31: Warranty 18. Warrantyarranty 18. Warranty Arranty Arranty
• This warranty is valid for all ESU products that have been purchased from an authorised ESU dealer. • No claims will be accepted without proof of purchase. The filled in warranty certificate together with the receipt from your ESU dealer serves as proof of purchase. - Page 32 Goods return note 1. Customer data (please write in block letters) Name: ....Street: ....Postal code/Town: | | | | | | Country: ....Email: ....Phone ....Date: ....Signature: .... 2. Type of fault Transistor outputs 1 - 4 Short circuit Servo outputs Dead On Arrival, no function right out of the box...