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- Page 1 The Next Generation of Operation and Installation Manual G-Scale Graphics 4118 Clayton Ct. Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-581-3567 GScaleGraphics@comcast.net www.GScaleGraphics.net Revision C: Updated 6/9/2015 Revision E: Updated 6/9/2015 Page...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Overview The Radio System The RailBoss Control Board Kid’s Transmitter ..Installation Setup and Testing Manual Operation Throttle Programming Low Battery Warning Transmitter Command Summary Trouble Shooting Manual Operation ..Automated Operation Trouble Shooting Automated Operation Multi -Train Operation Trouble Shooting Multi-Train User Programming... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview RailBoss 4 Basic is an electronic speed control designed specifically for controlling large scale trains using a small hand- held 2.4GHZ transmitter. It provides all of the basic speed control and sound functions you would expect. Precise speed control with selectable rates for •... -
Page 4: The Radio System
Locomotive Hardware consists of a RailBoss 4 Rx (combined control board and receiver, 3.2” X 2.0” ), and an optional reed switch for automated station stops (the Bell reed from your sound system can be used for both station stops and the bell). The Handheld Transmitter can be used to control your entire fleet of locos, any one at a time. -
Page 5: Kid's Transmitter
built into the RailBoss 4. The front and rear lights follow the direction of the locomotive. The front light is also used as feedback to the operator during programming procedures and low battery warning. Four user defined outputs controlled from the transmitter can be used for sound triggers, phoenix un-couplers, or smoke units. -
Page 6: Installation
For smaller locos you may need to install some of all of the system in a trailing car. The G-Scale Graphics “Battery Power Conversion Module” makes installation easier in many cases by putting the on/off switch, fuse, and charging jack all one small circuit board with screw terminals to eliminate soldering. - Page 7 Note: A G-Scale Graphics “Battery Conversion module” will greatly simplify the power input wiring and provide screw terminals for connections. A 5-amp fuse in-line with the battery input is recommended. This is also included in the G-Scale Graphics “Battery Conversion module”. (10 amp models should use a 10-amp fuse).
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Page 8: Setup And Testing
Sound Triggers Outputs are provided for up to four sound triggers to a sound board. These are open collector outputs that pull the sound board input low to common (ground) to trigger the sound. The battery common (-), connected to both the RailBoss and the sound board is the return path. -
Page 9: Manual Operation
Reed Switches Closing the reed switch with a magnet, or by moving the loco over a track magnet, will cause the LED to turn off while the contacts are closed. If not, check the wiring. Manual Operation Power-Up At power-up, the locomotive will be stopped, ready to proceed forward. Momentum is off (fast rate), station stops are disabled and auto track whistle is enabled. -
Page 10: Low Battery Warning
To set min speed, use the Faster button to just barely get the loco moving. Then use the Slower button to just Stop it. Press Bell to save the min speed (Speed must be less than 50% battery voltage). To set max speed, use the Faster and Slower buttons to run the loco at the desired speed. Press Whistle to save the max speed setting (Speed must be greater than 50% battery voltage). -
Page 11: Transmitter Command Summary
RailBoss 4 Transmitter Commands Single Key Function Key function Examples: Press “Bell” key once to sound the bell. Press the “2 Key”, followed by the “Bell” key to Toggle Station Stops. Whistle - Press momentarily to sound the Whistle/Horn (Sound trigger 1) or hold for sound systems with “playable”... -
Page 12: Trouble Shooting Manual Operation
Trouble Shooting Manual Operation Whistle Faster • The PCB LED and lights turn off as soon as Track Out 3 Whistle I turn on the RailBoss ... The RailBoss is shutting down due to low battery voltage (less than 3.0 volts per cell). -
Page 13: Automated Operation
Automated Operation An automated station stop slows down the train, waits at the station for a predetermined time, then accelerates back to its original running speed. Station stops add interest to your open house or public displays. Automated operation is easily achieved with the RailBoss R/C Control. You just need to add a reed switch to your locomotive and place some track magnets on your layout. -
Page 14: Trouble Shooting Automated Operation
board. The whistle reed switch can remain connected to your sound board, in parallel with the RailBoss sound trigger, and it will operate as normal. The whistle reed switch at terminals 11,13 triggers the sound board via the whistle sound trigger. The advantage here is, the RailBoss has some optional randomization functions, which will only sound the whistle a certain per- centage of the time the reed switch passes over the track magnet. -
Page 15: Multi -Train Operation
Multi-Train (Automatic Train Separation) Run two or more trains on the same loop, making random station stops, unattended. Each train will make station stops as programmed in User Parameter 3. When a train stops at the station, it will remain there until another train releases it by passing over a whistle magnet. -
Page 16: Trouble Shooting Multi-Train
A single train running in Multi-Train mode will make timed stations stops until a second Multi-Train loco is powered up. Then the train will wait at the station for a release command at the whistle magnet by the second train. Once properly setup, you can enjoy running multiple trains for hours with no intervention. -
Page 17: User Programming
User Programming via the DIP Switch & Push Button Some of the operating parameters of the RailBoss Plus can be modified to meet your individual needs. No pro- gramming is necessary to get your system up and running, only to modify it, if so desired. User configurable parameters can be programmed using the 4-position DIP switch, the on-board push-button next to the DIP switch, and on-board LED. - Page 18 Parameter 8 Kid’s Transmitter Delay Buttons won’t work for X seconds after performing a function. Reduces the noise and annoyance factor when small children that just keep pressing the buttons. Parameter 9 Out 3/4 Transmitter Key Configuration Outputs 3 and 4 can be configured to operate from either the left side of the TX, under the Whistle and Bell keys, or on the right side, under the Faster and Slower keys.
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Page 19: User Programming Chart
RailBoss 4 Parameter 0 - Parameter 5 - Station Stop Motor User Programming Option Dwell Time Option Direction 10 secs Normal - Powers up in Forward Basic and Plus models 20 secs Reverse - Powers up in Reverse 30 secs Parameter 6 - 40 secs No. -
Page 20: Specifications
Range: Up to 250 ft. TX battery: CR2032 coin cell Battery Power Accessories (available from G-Scale Graphics) Battery Conversion Module; (built-in Power on/off Switch, Charging Jack, 5A fuse, power distribution) Power On/Off Switch: Sub-Miniature w/short handle, SPDT (On-On), 3A, 28 VDC Charging Jack: 2.5mm I.D., 5.5mm O.D., 5A, w/switch (mating power plug: Radio Shack #274-1573... -
Page 21: Railboss Product Comparison
Note 1) The radio systems used in each of our RailBoss R/C systems operate at 2.4GHZ. However, they are NOT compatible with each other. The RailBoss 4 control board may only be used with a G-Scale Graphics RailBoss 4 Transmitter, and the Hobby RailBoss boards may only be used with 3rd party hobby transmitters and receivers. -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
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