6.1.4. Reed contacts ............7 6.1.5. Externally supplied switches ........7 Copyright 1998 - 2012 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co KG. Mis- 6.2. Current sensor (not for ECoSDetector Standard) ...8 takes, changes resulting in technical advancement, availability and all other rights 6.2.1.
EN 55014-1:2006 + A1:2009: Electromagnetic Compatibility - • The ECoSDetector is solely intended for use on electric model requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar train layouts. It may only be operated with the components de- apparatus - Part 1: Emission - Product scribed in this manual.
Decoders equipped with RailCom® or RailComPlus® can provide The simplest form of feedback is to use reed contacts closing the the locomotive number to the ECoSDetector which in turn will circuit to the common conductor, light barriers or photo sensors, transmit it to the command station.
Due to its flexibility the ECoSDetector is suitable for both 3-rail and back. In order to avoid any wrong occupancy feedback all sectors 2-rail operation and for all model train gauges.
“B” are supplied from the same booster. Therefore the terminals If you wish to use the input as common contact place the corres- “0” and “B” on both sides of the ECoSDetector must be connec- ponding jumper to the outer position “3L”. In figure 1 all inputs ted with each other.
Figure 3: How to connect a track switch tons. In this case you must supply the ECoSDetector with a DC voltage (!) ranging between 12V and 22V. Figure 5 shows how...
But, of course, you can configure each input individually. 6.2.2. 2-rail track system • Connect the inputs “0” and “B” of the ECoSDetector with the ap- Figure 5: Operation with common rocker switches propriate booster output. In the example in figure 7 both feedback groups “A”...
(!) ends and connect it to the feedback input of the ECoSDetector. 6.3. RailCom® feedback (no for ECoSDetector Standard) • Connect the inputs „0“and „B“of the ECoSDetector with the ap- In addition to the conventional occupancy feedback (“track occu- propriate booster output. In the example shown in figure 8 both pied”...
These two groups can be supplied by two different booster sec- If you wish to use more than three ECoSDetector modules or if tors. Each feedback group has terminals “B” and “0” to be con-...
ECoSDetector module. ECoSDetector must have a “number” similar to the s88 modu- If you wish to use more than one ECoSDetector module it is best les. In this manner it is easily possible to differentiate between to connect them one after another.
“filled square” on the touch panel of the command station. thod for this. • Press the tab “Administration” of any ECoSDetector in the confi- 8.3. Finding an ECoSDetector guration menu. A window similar to that in figure 14 will open.
Utilising feedback information 9. Utilising feedback information 9.2. Track control diagram The feedback information provided by the ECoSDetector can be You can display locomotive numbers read out with RailCom® on used exactly as described in chapter 15 of the ECoS manual. Of the track control diagram.
(please provide your fax-no. or email address) Operating modes or Central Station «Reloaded» possible. or go to www.esu.eu/en/forum and we will reply within a few 16 feedback inputs. Configurable via jumpers as digital days. inputs (e.g.: for track switches or reed contacts) or as oc- Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can’t...
Extent of warranty / exclusions: This warranty covers the repair or replacement free of charge at the discretion of ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG of any faulty parts that are caused by design faults or faults in production, material or transport. Any further claims are explicitly excluded.
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Trouble shooting sheet 1. Customer data (Please write in block letters) Name: ....Street: ....ZIP/City: ....| | | | | | Country: ....Email: ....Phone: ....Date: ..... Signature: ..... 2. Error class Is not detected by the command station (LED flashes) No feedback information No function (error cannot be exactly determined) No RailCom®...
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