Assembling the kit Connecting the decoder Programming the decoder Check list for troubleshooting 10. Manufacturer's note, CE and Warranty Parts list SD-34 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout SD-34 Circuit Diagram SD-34 Parts list WD-34 III.1 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout WD-34 III.2 Circuit Diagram WD-34 (Pages I to IV in the centre of this handbook are removable.)
DCC or Motorola format to operate solenoid accessories (point decoder WD-34) or other accessories (accessory decoder SD-34), using this manual. Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any guarantees. The kit and the ready-built module should not be assembled or fitted by children under the age of 14.
SD-34 / WD-34 English Checking the package contents Please make sure that your package contains: § one kit, containing the components listed in the parts and one PCB or one ready-built module, § one jumper for programming the address, §...
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English SD-34 / WD-34 § impermissibly high humidity, § 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. § Assembling and mounting the kit should only be done in closed, clean, dry rooms.
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SD-34 / WD-34 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.
English SD-34 / WD-34 3. 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.
Application areas are coil driven points, semaphore type signals and decouplers. The accessory decoder SD-34 has four integrated change-over relays to operate connected accessories. Application areas are lightings of all kind, light signals and motor-run points with tape shut-off.
English SD-34 / WD-34 Feedback The SD-34 and the WD-34 are RailCom compatible, i.e. the decoders are able to pass the RailCom messages via the rails to special RailCom detectors. This allows e.g. to feedback the correct performance of setting and switching commands or the actual setting of points.
SD-34 / WD-34 English 6. Assembling the kit You can skip this part if you have purchased a ready-built module. Preparation Put the sorted components in front of you on your workbench. The separate electronic components have the following special features you...
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English SD-34 / WD-34 Diodes Diodes allow the current to pass through in one direction only (forward direction), simultaneously the voltage is reduced by 0,3 to 0,8 V. Exceeding of the limit voltage always will destroy the diode, and allow current to flow in the reverse direction.
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SD-34 / WD-34 English Capacitors Among other things capacitors are used for filtering interference voltages or as frequency determining parts. Ceramic capacitors are not polarized, for that reason their mounting orientation is of no importance. Normally they are marked with a three-digit number which indicates the value coded.
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English SD-34 / WD-34 Integrated circuits (ICs) Depending on the type, ICs fulfil various tasks. They are polarized and therefore have to be mounted in a certain direction. The most common housing form is the so-called "DIL"-housing, from which 4, 6, 8, 14, 16, 18 or more "legs"...
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µF (C2 and C3) or with two axial electrolytic capacitors 220 µF (C4 and C5) depending on the package contents. Next solder in the solder pins, the LED, for the SD-34 the relays, and the terminal strips. Put together the terminal strips before mounting them.
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English SD-34 / WD-34 Caution: Do not touch the ICs without first discharging yourself by touching a radiator or other grounded metal parts. Do not bend the "legs" of the ICs when inserting them into the sockets. Check that the markings on the PCB, the socket and the IC show to the same direction.
You will find the proper arrangement of the connections in the following pin connections (seperate for points decoder WD-34 and accessory decoder SD-34). Make the connections to the accessories, the central unit and the power supply. Power supply You can supply the decoder either via the central unit or via a seperate transformer according to the two following diagrams.
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SD-34 / WD-34 English Pin connections accessory decoder SD-34 Connection accessory decoder WD-34 Programming jumper Switching contact 2, to be switched with "straight on" Switching contact 2, return conductor Switching contact 2, to be switched with "branching" Switching contact 4, to be switched with "straight on"...
8. Programming the decoder You can programm the configuration variables (CV) of the accessory decoder WD-34 and the switching decoder SD-34 using a DCC digital central unit. See the chapter in the manual of your central unit where the byte wise programming of configuration variables (CVs) is explained.
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SD-34 / WD-34 English Setting the address with a programming jumper With Motorola central units the address can be set via a programming jumper only. When using DCC central units it is often easier to set the address via a programming jumper than to program it via CV.
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RailCom check on RailCom check off Central unit does not send coil-off Central unit sends Coil-off Remarks to "RailCom check on/off" see section "Programming the configuration data for the SD-34". Page 46...
Examples for central unit not sending a coil-off-signal: Intellibox from Uhlenbrock, central units from Lenz. Examples for central unit sending a coil-off-signal: MasterControl from Tams. Programming the configuration data for the SD-34 Name of CVs Input value Remarks and tips...
English SD-34 / WD-34 Possible cause: The connected accessory or the connected points is defective. à Check the accessory or the points. § After programming the address the decoder does not react to switching commands. Possible cause: When programming the decoder address via CV you set the decoder address.
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SD-34 / WD-34 English § Connect the transformer only to an approved mains socket installed by an authorised electrician. § Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow the instructions, circuit diagram and PCB layout included with this manual.
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English SD-34 / WD-34 § if the copper tracks or soldering eyes are damaged, § when components are mounted incorrectly, or if the components or the circuit are poled incorrectly, also subsequent damage resulting from these faults, § if damage occurs due to an overload of the module, §...
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