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FD-R

DCC

RailCom-Sender und

Funktionsdecoder

RailCom transmitter

and function decoder

Emetteur RailCom et

décodeur de fonctions

RailCom-zender en

Art.-Nr. 42-01100 | 42-01101

Basic

functiedecoder

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Page 1 Basic FD-R RailCom-Sender und Funktionsdecoder RailCom transmitter and function decoder Anleitung Manual Emetteur RailCom et décodeur de fonctions Mode d´emploi Handleiding RailCom-zender en functiedecoder Art.-Nr. 42-01100 | 42-01101...
Page 2 écrit de la societé Tams English Elektronik GmbH. Sous réserve modifications Français techniques. Alle rechten voorbehouden. Niets uit Nederlands deze publicatie worden vermenig-vuldigd opgeslagen openbaar gemaakt, zonder vooraf- gaande schriftelijke toestemming van Tams Elektronik GmbH. Technische wijzigingen voorbehouden. © 09/2010 Tams Elektronik GmbH...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Basic FD-R English Table of contents 1. Getting started 2. Safety instructions 3. EMC declaration 4. Safe and correct soldering 5. Operation overview 6. Technical specifications Basic 7. Mounting the FD-R Basi c 8. Programming the FD-R Basic 9. Configuration variables and the registers of the FD-R ®...
Page 4: Getting Started
Basic English FD-R 1. Getting started How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct fitting of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the FAQ chapter.
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Basic FD-R English Checking the package contents Check the contents of the package for completeness immediately after unpacking: § one module, with or without soldered connecting wires, depending on the version. § one manual. Required tools and materials Make sure you have the following tools, equipment and materials ready for use: §...
Page 6 Basic English FD-R § condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: § Never perform wiring on a powered module. § Mounting the module should only be done in closed, clean, dry rooms.
Page 7: Emc Declaration
Basic FD-R English Dangerous environments A working area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry room with enough freedom of movement. Other dangers Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they are inattentive and not responsible enough.
Page 8: Safe And Correct Soldering
Basic English FD-R 4. 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.
Page 9: Operation Overview
Basic FD-R English 5. Operation overview Basic The module FD-R can be used both as a function decoder and as a RailCom transmitter in addition to a locomotive or function decoder that is not compatible to RailCom. Driving in digital Operation Basic The FD-R is a multiple protocol function decoder, that can operate...
Page 10 Basic English FD-R Function outputs The decoder has two amplified function outputs with a maximum current of 100 mA each, which are available to connect optional accessories (e.g. lighting). In DCC format the function outputs can be switched via the function keys F0 to F12.
Page 11 Basic FD-R English Basic The FD-R has a special RailCom memory area, from which (continuously) the (basic, extended or consist) address is sent to the detectors (so-called RailCom broadcast datagramm) and from which a CV message can be transferred after a DCC CV read-out command. Basic The FD-R can be used as a function decoder compatible to RailCom...
Page 12: Technical Specifications
Basic English FD-R 6.Technical specifications Data format DCC and Motorola Feedback log RailCom Supply voltage 12-24 Volt digital voltage Current consumption (without connected loads) approx. 10 mA Max. current of the function outputs 100 mA each Max. total current 300 mA Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use...
Page 13 Basic FD-R English Tip: When programming the module with a Motorola central unit the switch into the programming mode, and the status of the programming, are shown by flashing the lighting connected to the outputs AUX1 to AUX 2. You should therefore connect lighting to at least one output before starting to program the module with a Motorola central unit.
Page 14 Basic English FD-R Factory settings If you want to use the factory settings, you have to connect the lighting and the accessories as follows: Front lighting: AUX1 Back lighting: AUX2 Connecting the LEDs The function outputs of the module (AUX1 and AUX2) switch to the module ground.
Page 15: Programming The Fd-R
Basic FD-R English Basic 8. Programming the FD-R Basic The FD-R can be used both as a function decoder and as a RailCom transmitter in addition to a locomotive or function decoder that is not compatible to RailCom. The settings for it´s function as a function decoder and the settings of the decoder it serves as a RailCom transmitter are saved in two seperate memory areas, the function decoder area and the RailCom area.
Page 16 Basic English FD-R Programming with Motorola central units Put the locomotive on a track oval or a track section connected to the central unit’s track output. Make sure no other vehicle than the one you intend to program is set on the track as the decoder inside this vehicle might be programmed as well.
Page 17 Basic FD-R English Reset the central unit (by simultaneously pushing the buttons "stop" and "go" for some time) or quickly switch the central unit off and on. First enter the current address or the address "80" (e.g. if you do not know the current address).
Page 18 Basic English FD-R Switching on and off RailCom In CV#29 (DCC format), or in register #7 (Motorola format), is defined if RailCom is switched on or off. Usually, several configuration data are saved here. The value "0" (for RailCom off) or "8" (for RailCom on) has to be added to the value of the other configuration data.
Page 19 Basic FD-R English Basic In order to change the CVs or the registers used in both the FD-R and a decoder with the same address you can proceed as follows as well: RailCom on Reading out the decoder´s settings. RailCom off Programming the function decoder area of the Basic FD-R...
Page 20 Basic English FD-R Taking over a decoder´s data To take over the data of a decoder (that is not compatible to RailCom) Basic into the RailCom area of the FD-R proceed as follows: RailCom on If applicable: Reading out the decoder´s settings. Basic Programming jointly the RailCom area of the FD-R and the decoder.
Page 21: Configuration Variables And The Registers Of The Fd-R
Basic FD-R English RailCom off Reading out the decoder´s settings from the function decoder area. Basic RailCom on Programming the RailCom area of the FD-R . NB: Basic The function decoder area of the FD-R will not be altered. Please note: Add the value "8"...
Page 22 Basic English FD-R * For some configuration variables, the input values have to be calculated by adding the numerical values assigned to the desired parameters. Name of CVs / Reg. Input value Remarks and Tips Registers (Default) Basic address 01 1 ... 255 Range of values in DCC-Format: 1 ...
Page 23 Basic FD-R English Name of CVs / Reg. Input value Remarks and Tips Registers (Default) Extended 192 ... 255 Only for DCC format. Most address (192) central units permit entering extended addresses directly. 0 ... 255 (255) The CVs # 17, 18 and 29 are set automatically to the proper values.
Page 24 Basic English FD-R Name of CVs / Reg. Input value Remarks and Tips Registers (Default) Assignment of the function keys to the outputs F0 forward on 33 0 ... 31 (1) F0 backward on 34 0 ... 31 (2) Numerical value* 0 ...
Page 25: Operation With Railcom
Basic FD-R English Name of CVs / Reg. Input value Remarks and Tips Registers (Default) Flashing 112 38 10 ... 255 Settings common for all frequency of (48) lighting. the lighting 10 à highest frequency 255à lowest frequency Examples for the flashin frequency: CV#112 = 10 à...
Page 26 Basic English FD-R RailCom messages Basic Only the data saved in the RailCom area of the FD-R can be sent as RailCom messages. Data saved in the function decoder area of the Basic FD-R cannot be read out via RailCom. When querying a CV (or a register) with no value programmed, the Basic FD-R...
Page 27: Check List For Trouble Shooting
Basic FD-R English 11. Check list for trouble shooting § Parts are getting very hot and/or start to smoke. Disconnect the system from the mains immediately! Possible cause: one or more connections are soldered incorrectly. à Check the connections. Possible cause: Short circuit. The module is connected to locomotive or carriage ground.
Page 28 Basic English FD-R § The lighting goes on and off when the speed levels are turned up or the lighting cannot be switched on or off. Possible cause: The speed mode of the decoder and the digital control unit do not correspond. Example: The central is set to the mode 28 speed levels, but the decoder to the mode 14 speed levels.
Page 29: Manufacturer's Note, Ce And Warranty
Basic FD-R English Problems with the combined Decoder Basic § After programming the FD-R the decoder combined with the Basic FD-R does not react like before. Possible cause: You have altered values in the function decoder Basic area of the FD-R .
Page 30 Basic English FD-R 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. The following invalidate the warranty: §...
Page 31 Basic Basic FD-R FD-R Fig. 1: Anschlussplan - Connections - Plan de connexion - Aansluitplan AUX1 Ausgänge (max. 100 mA) AUX2 Outputs (max. 100 mA) Sorties (max. 100 mA) Uitgangen (max. 100 mA) Decodermasse Decoder ground Masse du décodeur Decodermassa Schienenabnehmer links Rail current collectors left Prises de courant de la voie gauches...
Page 32 Basic Basic FD-R FD-R Fig. 2: Schaltplan - Circuit diagram - Schéma de principe - Schakelschema Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II Seite - Page - Page - Pagina II...
Page 33 Actuele informatie en tips: http://www.tams-online.de Garantie und Service: Warranty and service: Garantie et service: Garantie en service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Rupsteinstraße 10 D-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...