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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 1.0 General Information 1 Index General information Adding track sidings Index 4.10 Parameterise track connections Basic Version Guarantee and warranty provisions 4.11 Parameterise track connections Plus and Profi version Legal information 4.12 Properties Global Detector 4.13 S88N®...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 2.0 Product overview 2.1 General product information The DR5052 is a turntable decoder that can control almost all turntables. All common control protocols are supported. When using the DR5052 in the Basic or Basic Plus ver- sion, no modifications to the turntable are necessary, the turntable can be connected and operated "Out of the Box".
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 2.2 Technical Specifications The terminals are designed for a cross-section of 0.25mm² (Turntable and Sense) and 0.5mm² (Track Input). For the 0.25mm² terminals, a screwdriver should be used with a blade size of 0.3×1.8mm (e.g. Wera® 118004) Other sizes can damage the terminals.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 2.3.0 Hardware Overview DR5052 S88N IN Connection S88 Feedback modules L R Measuring voltage connection Track connections (see connec- tion examples) Turntable connection Motor control yellow cable (colour code Fleischmann turntable) grey cable (colour code Fleischmann turntable)
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 2.3.1 Hardware Overview DR5052-M This adapter is required to connect a Märklin® turntable to the DR5052 in the Basic, Basic-Plus and Profi versions. (Please note the connection example in points 6.2 and 6.5.) Corresponding installation sets are available in the online shop.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 2.3.3 Hardware Overview DR4188-DC This adapter is required for the Basic-Plus and Profi versions. With this adapter an exact position monito- ring of the sidings in connection with a DR4088OPTO is possible. (Please note the connection example in points 6.4, 6.5 and 6.6.) Corresponding installation sets are available in the online shop.
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 3.0 CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ATTENTION!!!! It may happen that the USB connection to the PC is lost if the DR5052 remains permanently connected via USB and the track input of the DR5052 is supplied with power. For this reason we recommend the use of a USB isolator.
3.2 Download Software Do not connect the DR5052 to the PC until the software has been installed. The software can be downloaded from the DIGIKEIJS website. www.digikeijs.com ® R-Bus, B-Bus are trademarks which are registered in the name of Modelleisenbahn GmbH. XpressNet and RS-Bus is a trademark registered in the name of Lenz...
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 3.3 Install software After you have successfully downloaded the software, the installation can be started by double-clicking on the "DR5052xx.exe" file. Make sure that you have administrator rights on your PC. Important !!! Only connect the DR5052 after successful installation of Software and Drivers on the PC.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 The following screen appears after a few seconds. Select Execute here anyway and click "Next". If you want to change the location of the software, you can do so on the next screen. However, it is recommended to leave the settings as they are and click "Next".
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 Now follows a short overview of the settings. Click on "Install" if you agree. Now the configuration software will be installed and Windows will ask you a few times if you trust Digikeij's software.When all this is complete, the last screen appears.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 3.4 Connecting the DR5052 to the PC via USB With the desktop symbol the software can be started. Do not start the software until the following steps have been performed! First connect the PC with the supplied USB cable and then with the DR5052.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.0 programming ATTENTION!!!! It may happen that the USB connection to the PC is lost if the DR5052 remains permanently connected via USB and the track input of the DR5052 is supplied with power. For this reason we recommend the use of a USB isolator.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.1 Overview Configuration Software The different options can be easily accessed by clicking on the respective connections. 1 S88N in Properties 2 Properties Turntables Bridge Detector 3 USB Properties / Firmware Upgrade 4 Exit software 5 DR5052 serial number 6 Module Properties 7 LocoNet®...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.2 USB 2.0 Features The selected DR5052 has been connected via USB and the serial number is read. COM port number for the Dr.Command protocol. Update the firmware of the DR5052. Reset to factory settings. Cancel www.digikeijs.com...
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.3 Restoring the factory settings It is possible to reset the DR5052 settings to the factory defaults. The USB menu in the configuration software allows you to activate the reset, which resets the DR5052 settings to factory defaults.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.4 Updating the Soft- and Firmware The development of the DR5052 software continues and is constantly being improved. Firmware updates allow you to equip the DR5052 with the latest soft- ware. The new firmware is integrated in a new configuration software. Before a firmware update is performed, it is recommended to save the current settings using the "Import/Export Settings"...
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.5 Firmware Versions Version Date Description 1.0.0 02.12.2018 First beta version for beta testers 1.0.0 02.12.2018 First instructions 1.0.0 02.12.2018 Connection examples 1.2.0 03.04.2019 Arnold Turntable 1.2.0 03.04.2019 Stepper (stepper motor) 1.2.x 13.05.2019 Marklin z turntable www.digikeijs.com...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.6 LocoNet® Features LocoNet® Feedback Monitor The different colors characterize the different feedback buses. RailCom® Report Here you select which LocoNet command is used to send the RailCom® message. MULTI_SENSE_Standard The original OPC_MULTI_SENSE command is used (Digitrax® and Bluecher® compatible).
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.6.0 Module Properties Display Logging Window. Railcom® channel 2 for additional address recognition. Select language. A maximum of 4 addresses can then be detected simultaneously by Module address in LocoNet®. one detector. Report feedback contacts after switching on.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.6.1 Module Properties All QoS messages below this value are not reported to the central Digitrax® specification for reporting 'short' locomotive addresses. unit. Standard: Report 0x7D in high quality byte. A "Delta" value can be set here so that too many messages are not Alternative: Report 0x00 in high quality byte.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.7 Scripting with DR. Script DR Script is a BASIC / Assembler similar, text based programming language. With Dr. Script you have the possibility to control even complex processes with the help of a product of the DR50xx series. Further information about Dr. Script can be found in the separate documentation.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.8 Configuring the turntable Here the type of turntable, the protocol to be used, track connections, feedback numbers and all other characteristics of the turntable are defined. Depending on which decoder type is selected, different options are available in the software.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.8.2 Settings speed etc. for the professional decoder type. The DR5052 can also control the turntable using a locomotive decoder. This makes it possible to control the drive motor load, illuminate the bridge house, switch entry and exit signals on the bridge and of course the turntable can be equipped with sound. To be able to use the professional version, the turntable must be converted.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.8.3 Settings professional decoder of the bridge for lighting and signal control. Here the functions are assigned which the built-in locomotive decoder should control. Base address of the locomotive decoder installed in the bridge. Switch address which switches the lighting.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.8.4 Settings to synchronize the turntable display in the DR5052 tool with the real turntable. This input mask can be used to set the rotary motion display in the DR5052 Tool so that the rotary motion in the tool matches the rotary motion of the real turntable.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.9 Add track connection In this menu the physically existing track connections of the turntable must be recorded. This can be done in two ways. Add track connection via the individual buttons in the settings menu.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.10 Parameterize track Connection Basic Version Position of the rail siding (for assigned address see Appendix 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 of the se- lected protocol) Polarity of the turntable platform and track connections. Physical position of the sidings in degrees (no input required) Track siding Active* (*If necessary, remove this check mark when using TrainController®...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.11 Parameterize track Connection Basic-Plus and Profi Version Position of the rail siding (for assigned address see Appendix 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 of the se- lected protocol) Polarity of the turntable platform and track connections. Feedback number LEFT rail of the corresponding track connection.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.12 Features Bridge Detector Here the properties of the global detector of the turntable platform are defined. Detector input on the module. (If a check mark is removed here, the corresponding detector is deactivated). Feedback address of the normal occupancy detector (current sensor).
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.13 S88N® IN Settings (only for Basic Plus and Professional versions) The S88N® connector is a S88N® compatible bus. The DR4088-OPTO feedback modules for detecting the position of the turntable relative to the track sidings are connected to this connection.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 4.13.1 ext88N use to control the turntable With the DR5052, it is possible to easily control the turntable via feedback modules connected to the S88N bus (DR4088GND, 4088OPTO). For this function, the 8x16 feedback inputs (a maximum of 128 feedback inputs) are provided on the S88N bus of the DR5052. If this function is used, note that the feedback modules that are used for the connection of buttons or switches must always be connected as the first modules to the S88N bus of the DR5052 ! Number of feedback modules to be used for push buttons or switches.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 5.0 Control turntable www.digikeijs.com ® R-Bus, B-Bus are trademarks which are registered in the name of Modelleisenbahn GmbH. XpressNet and RS-Bus is a trademark registered in the name of Lenz P 35...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 5.2 Turntable with the Control tool (Fleischmann® protocol) Here the general operation of the turntable is described and how the turntable behaves when the Fleischmann® protocol is selected in the settings. The exact pro- tocol is shown in the appendix item 7.1.2. Here you can also see which turnout address controls which (addresses of the sidings, turn address 180°, etc.).
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 5.1 Turntable with the Control Tool (Märklin® Protocol) Here the general operation of the turntable is described and how the turntable behaves when the Märklin® protocol is selected in the settings. The exact protocol is set out in Annex, point 7.1.1. Here you can also see which turnout address controls what (addresses of the sidings, turn address 180°, etc.).
DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.0 Connection examples Attention! The DR5052 can only be operated as Basic Version and without LocoNet® on a digital system that operates ac- cording to the "Common Ground" principle (for example Uhlenbrock®). Failure to do so may result in damage to the DR5052 and/or the control unit.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.1 DR5052 Basic for Fleischmann® H0,N and Roco® TT DS, 2-wire track If the DR5052 is used in the basic version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be removed.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.2 DR5052 Basic for Märklin® H0 DS, 3-wire track If the DR5052 is used in the basic version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be removed.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.3 DR5052 Basic for Roco® H0 DS, 2-wire track If the DR5052 is used in the basic version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be removed.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.4 DR5052 Basic-Plus for Fleischmann® H0, N and Roco® TT DS , 2-wire track If the DR5052 is used in the Basic-Plus version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be re- moved.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.5 DR5052 Basic-Plus for Märklin® H0 DS, 3-wire track NOTE: Currently NOT ailable! If the DR5052 is used in the Plus version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be removed. It is also important that the track connections are insulated (separated) from the shed tracks on both sides.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.6 DR5052 Basic-Plus for ROCO® H0 DS, 2-wire track NOTE: Currently NOT available! If the DR5052 is used in the Plus version, no modifications to the turntable are required! Under no circumstances must the contact lugs on the turntable platform be removed. It is also important that the track connections are insulated (separated) from the shed tracks on both sides.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.7 DR5052 Basic for Arnold® N turntable (as of Firmware Ver. 1.2.x) The DR5052 can only be used with the Arnold turntable in the Basic version. A full bridge rectifier must be installed in the blue supply line as shown in the wiring diagram.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 6.9 DR5052 Basic for Märklin® Z turntable (from Firmware Ver. 1.2.x) If the DR5052 is used in the basic version, no modifications to the turntable are required! It is also important that the track connections on both sides are insulated (separated) from the shed tracks.
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 7.0 Attachment 7.1.1 Comparison of Märklin® protocol and functions in the DR5052 Adr. Key Function Function Märklin® Protocol Function with DR5052 End of programming unused green Start programming unused Clear 180° Emergency stop green Turn Rotation 180° degrees...
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DR5052 DIGITURN Stand 2021-07-06 7.1.2 Comparison of Fleischmann® protocol and functions in the DR5052 Adr. Key Function Function Märklin® Protocol Function with DR5052 Turn 180° clockwise Turn 180° clockwise green Turn 180° counter clockwise Turn 180° counter clockwise Track connection 1 with bridge house at the connection...
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