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- Page 1 Manual Digital Control Unit for EasyControl Digital System Silver Edition | Item no. 40-03007 Black Edition | Item no. 40-03017 tams elektronik n n n...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Getting started......................1.1 2. Commissioning......................2.1 3. Your mc²........................3.1 3.1. Display and operating elements...............3.3 3.2. Protocols......................3.4 3.3. Virtual control devices..................3.5 3.4. External digital input devices................3.6 3.5. Boosters......................3.7 3.6. PC control.......................3.8 4. Connections......................4.1 4.1. Main and programming track................4.3 4.2. Connection of external digital devices...............4.4 4.2.1. - Page 4 6.2. Submenu "Operation"..................6.4 6.2.1. Feedback....................6.4 6.2.2. Programming..................6.5 6.2.3. Messages....................6.7 6.2.4. BiDiB....................6.7 6.2.5. Control....................6.8 6.2.6. Model time....................6.8 6.3. Virtual control devices..................6.9 6.3.1. HandControl.vi..................6.9 6.3.2. FunctionControl.vi..................6.11 6.3.3. DriveControl.vi..................6.12 6.3.4. SwitchControl.vi..................6.13 7. Updates........................7.1 8. Checklist for troubleshooting..................8.1 8.1. Heat generation....................8.1 8.2. Automatic safety shutdown................8.1 8.3.
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Page 5: Getting Started
1. Getting started The instructions for the digital central unit mc² consist of the following parts: the guide, which is enclosed with the delivery in printed form and which contains all the information you need for safe and proper commissioning of the mc². The contents of the guide are also included in this manual. - Page 6 Intended use The digital control unit mc² is intended for controlling digital model railway layouts according to the information in the instructions (consisting of guide, manual and direct aids). Only the power supply unit included in the scope of delivery is permitted for the power supply. Any other use is not in accordance with the intended use and will result in the loss of the warranty claim.
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Page 7: Commissioning
2. Commissioning After commissioning, you must first configure your mc², i.e. adapt it to your ideas and adjust it to the conditions of your model railway layout. It is therefore not recommended to start up the mc² with a smartphone, as the display of the mc²-Toolbox (the web interface of your control unit) is unclear due to the small screen size. - Page 8 Connection to the power supply Note: Only use the power supply unit supplied as a power supply for your mc² and the components of your system that are supplied by the integrated booster. First, plug the 4-pin connector of the power supply connection cable into the "Power"...
- Page 9 User settings in the mc²-Toolbox Set the following on the start page of the web interface of your mc²: longuage Display of the submenu items: Change the display by clicking on the symbols. Submenu items are always displayed Submenu items are only displayed after clicking on the higher-level main menu item.
- Page 10 Setting the display of the submenu Selecting the language Virtual control units (De)activating "Boredom Mode" Dimming RGB LEDs (red and green only) (De)activating Tip of the Day 2.4 | Commissioning...
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Page 11: Your Mc²
3. Your mc² The main tasks of your mc² include, to send the digital driving and switching commands to the vehicle and accessory decoders to receive and forward the feedback signals from decoders and feedback units to serve as a "medium" for programming the decoders. Furthermore ... - Page 12 Input and control devices For the control of your layout you have various possibilities open to you, which you can also combine with each other as you wish: virtual control devices that you open on your smartphone, tablet or PC (→ section 3.3) ...
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Page 13: Display And Operating Elements
3.1. Display and operating elements STOP & GO These two buttons of the mc² are used to switch the track voltage on and off to trigger a reset as a trigger for displaying the IP address to delete the internal configuration Display The 2-digit 7-segment display shows you essential information, e.g. -
Page 14: Protocols
3.2. Protocols Digital formats The mc² sends digital driving and switching commands to the vehicle and accessory decoders in the following formats: DCC: 14, 28 or 128 speed steps Motorola: I and II (14 or 28 speed steps) ... -
Page 15: Virtual Control Devices
3.3. Virtual control devices From the Toolbox, you have access to various virtual control devices to control your layout. The virtual control devices are optimised for use with smartphones or tablets, but can just as easily be used from the PC screen. The HandControl.vi is similar With the FunctionControl.vi The SwitchControl.vi is... -
Page 16: External Digital Input Devices
3.4. External digital input devices The mc² has interfaces for various digital input devices from different manufacturers. You can integrate manual control units and/or digital control centres for the following bus systems into your digital control: Märklin CAN-Bus LocoNet ... -
Page 17: Boosters
3.5. Boosters Integrated booster A booster is integrated in the mc², which can provide a maximum of 6.5 A current. This current is usually sufficient for the operation of layouts of all nominal sizes. Depending on the nominal size, the maximum output current must be limited. ... -
Page 18: Pc Control
Output of the driving and switching commands For the track output of the integrated booster and the interfaces for Märklin-compatible and DCC-compliant boosters it is set separately whether driving and switching commands or only driving commands are to be output. The setting for the integrated booster also applies to boosters on the BiDiB interface. -
Page 19: Connections
4. Connections Plug & Play You can establish or interrupt connections to and from external devices to your mc² at any time - even during operation (plug and play). Danger of confusion! Note that identical plug connections are used for different bus systems: RJ12: LocoNet and XpressNet RJ45: EasyNet, BiDiB, S88-N and LAN Therefore, be very careful when plugging in the connection cables! Make sure that you do... - Page 20 Distributors To enable the use of several digital control units on one interface, you can use terminal blocks or Y-distributors: LocoNet and XpressNet RJ12 EasyNet RJ45 Y-distributor RJ12 Y-distributor RJ45 (item no. 73-80493-01) (item no. 73-80190-01) Input: 1 x RJ12 Input: 1 x RJ45 Output: 2 x RJ12 Output: 2 x RJ45...
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Page 21: Main And Programming Track
4.1. Main and programming track Connect the two track connections of the integrated booster with the two rails (for 2-conductor systems) or with one rail and the centre conductor (with 3-conductor systems). The feeding of the booster current into the track should be done at a distance of approx. 2 to 3 m from a ring line, because the resistances at the transitions of the track sections are quite high. -
Page 22: Connection Of External Digital Devices
4.2. Connection of external digital devices 4.2.1. Devices for the CAN bus Info The CAN bus is actually a data bus developed for the (car) industry and is used by various model railway manufacturers for communication between digital devices. Note: The manufacturers use different data protocols, therefore the devices of different manufacturers cannot communicate with each other. -
Page 23: Devices For The Loconet
4.2.2. Devices for the LocoNet Info The mc² has a LocoNet T(ool) interface to which digital devices can be connected whose data transmission is via the LocoNet developed by Digitrax. Note: LocoNet boosters cannot be connected to this type of interface. Connection: RJ12 For the connection of ... -
Page 24: Devices For The Easynet
4.2.3. Devices for the EasyNet Info The EasyNet is the data bus for the EasyControl digital system. Devices and adapters that have been specially developed for this system communicate via this bus. Connection: RJ45 For the connection of HandControl and HandControl 2 ... -
Page 25: Devices For The Xpressnet
4.2.4. Devices for the XpressNet Info The Xnet interface enables the connection of input devices that establish the connection to the digital control centre via the XpressNet developed by Lenz Elektronik. Connection: RJ12 For the connection of Lenz hand controllers (e.g. LH100 and LH101)* ... -
Page 26: Digital Central Units For Dcc And Motorola
4.2.5. Digital central units for DCC and Motorola Info The interface "rec" receives track signals in DCC and Motorola format. It is therefore the universal interface for connecting all DCC and MM digital central units with a track output (a so-called "sniffer"). -
Page 27: Connecting Bidib Devices
4.3. Connecting BiDiB devices Info BiDiB is a universal data bus that enables bidirectional communication between all stationary components of a digital control system. Connection: RJ45 Notice: On delivery, an RJ 45 blind plug is plugged into the BiDiB connection. If you are not using this interface, you should not remove the plug. -
Page 28: Connection Of S88 Feedback Modules
4.4. Connection of s88 feedback modules Info The mc² regularly initiates read-in cycles in which the levels of all registers in the clock are "passed through" from one register to the next to the central unit according to the bucket brigade memory principle. -
Page 29: Connection Of External Boosters
4.5. Connection of external boosters If one booster is not sufficient to supply the layout or if the commands for vehicle and accessory decoders are to be output separately ("driving and switching separately"), you can connect additional external boosters. MM: Märklin-compatible boosters Connection: 5-pole, grid dimension 2.54 mm CDE: DCC-compatible boosters Connection: 3-pole, grid dimension 5.08 mm... -
Page 30: Connection To The Audio Output
With a later software version, it will be possible to store and retrieve background sounds in the mc². It is also planned to call up situation-specific sounds together with the switching of functions. Later software versions will be available for free download from the Tams Elektronik website at www.tams-online.de. For the connection of ... -
Page 31: Configuring The System (Submenu "System")
5. Configuring the system (Submenu "System") In the submenu "System" you make all the settings that are necessary to adjust your mc² for operation with your layout. The explanations for the input fields open when you click on the symbol 5.1. - Page 32 Info: Temperature Heating of the central unit during operation is normal and harmless. Under permanent full load, i.e. if the integrated booster supplies more than 6 A of current for a longer period of time, the temperature can reach up to 75 °C. Notice: To prevent the mc²...
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Page 33: Vehicles
5.2. Vehicles Management of the vehicles Standard format At delivery, the DCC format with 28 speed steps is set as standard, i.e. this protocol is applied to the track by default. Vehicle decoders with the standard format can therefore be controlled directly, vehicle decoders with different formats only if they have been created in the locomotive list beforehand. -
Page 34: Accessories
Tractions The control of locomotives in tractions is only possible if the same number of speed steps is assigned to the decoders. Tractions with vehicle decoders with different data formats are possible. Possible combinations: DCC and Motorola decoders with 14 speed steps ... -
Page 35: Protocol
5.4. Protocol Optimisation of the data transmission With the default setting "normal", a safe and sufficiently fast transmission of digital data between the mc², the decoders and the feedbacks is guaranteed for many installations. In the help that opens after clicking on the symbol , you will find detailed explanations of what is hidden behind the various terms. -
Page 36: Boosters
5.5. Boosters Settings for the integrated and external boosters With the setting of the nominal size, standard values for track voltage, maximum current, short-circuit sensitivity and inrush time are preset, with which a safe operation on your layout is guaranteed. In the help that opens after clicking on the symbol , you will find explanations of what is hidden behind the various terms. -
Page 37: Operation With The Mc²
6. Operation with the mc² 6.1. Operating and display elements The mc² has a STOP and GO button with which you can trigger essential functions directly on the unit. To switch the track voltage on and off, you can alternatively click on the photo of the mc²... -
Page 38: Display And Rgb-Leds
6.1.2. Display and RGB-LEDs Shown Colour of the in the display RGB LEDs Meaning current current consumption [A] 0.0 to 6.5 green The track voltage is switched on. Stop. The track voltage is switched off. "Test Drive". In test mode you can control and test vehicle and accessory decoders on the programming track with the virtual green... - Page 39 Shown Colour of the RGB in the display LEDs Meaning "Low Power". The input voltage after switching on is below 22 V. Disconnect the control unit from the supply voltage immediately! Troubleshooting → section 8.3 The configuration is deleted and the mc² is reset to the factory settings.
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Page 40: Submenu "Operation
6.2. Submenu "Operation" In this submenu you can do all the things that occur during operation of you layout: Controlling vehicle and accessory decoders Reading out and programme decoders Checking feedback modules Reading out and displaying system messages ... -
Page 41: Programming
6.2.2. Programming Programming and reading vehicle and accessory decoders Testing vehicle and accessory decoders In this menu item you have access to all common programming types for vehicle and accessory decoders: Programming on the main track or programming track ... - Page 42 HandControl.prog The HandControl.prog and the FunctionControl.prog have almost the same functionality as the standard versions of the virtual controllers and are especially used for testing decoder settings. However, in test mode (display "td" in the display of the mc²) you can only control vehicle and accessory decoders on / at the programming track.
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Page 43: Messages
6.2.3. Messages Read out and display system messages The messages help to check the function of the connected components and to find the causes of malfunctions. RailCom messages You can display all messages or limit the type of messages to be displayed by: ... -
Page 44: Control
6.2.5. Control Calling the virtual HandControl.vi The HandControl.vi is similar to the "real" HandControl.2. You can select and control vehicle decoders directly with it. From the HandControl.vi you can also reach the other virtual control units FunctionControl.vi for controlling a vehicle decoder ... -
Page 45: Virtual Control Devices
6.3. Virtual control devices The virtual control devices enable e.g. the use of tablet(s) or smartphone(s) as external control units or tests during configuration or programming on the PC screen. Depending on the operating situation, you can choose between four different user interfaces and switch back and forth: ... - Page 46 Decoder Digital Current address format speed level Current direction Vehicle > forwards name < backwards Switched on functions Actual current 0, 5, 10, 19, 20 Direction Take over a change-over newly registered switch vehicle Speed Select locomotive controller Change to Function keys FunctionControl.vi (F)1, 2, 3…9, 0...
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Page 47: Functioncontrol
6.3.2. FunctionControl.vi With the FunctionControl.vi you can control the vehicle decoder that you have previously called up with the help of the HandControl.vi. While you can only switch the functions F0 to F9 on and off with the HandControl.vi, the FunctionControl.vi allows you to switch the functions F0 to F32. -
Page 48: Drivecontrol
6.3.3. DriveControl.vi Select up to four vehicle decoders that you want to control. To do this, enter the addresses directly in the input fields or click the arrow keys to increase or decrease the set address by 1 each. You can change the speed level for the selected vehicle decoders using the sliders, change the direction of travel and switch the F0 function on and off. -
Page 49: Switchcontrol
6.3.4. SwitchControl.vi The SwitchControl.vi allows you to switch accessory decoders up to turnout address 2048. To switch to the next 16-number block, click on . To skip several blocks of 16 numbers, use the double arrows. You can switch between displaying the speed controller on the left or right side of the user interface by clicking on the field From FunctionControl.vi you can go directly to FunctionControl.vi to control the last vehicle called up or go back to HandControl.vi. - Page 50 6.14 | Operation with the mc²...
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Page 51: Updates
7. Updates The mc² central unit is a mature product corresponding to the current state of the art and has been intensively tested. However, the large number of connection options for various digital devices and the resulting huge number of possible combinations, as well as the variety of system concepts and possibilities for system implementation, make it impossible to test all conceivable constellations in advance. - Page 52 7.2 | Updates...
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Page 53: Checklist For Troubleshooting
8. Checklist for troubleshooting When delivered, your mc² has the password "Tams". If you have changed the password and then forgotten it, you can display it on the web developer console of your browser. Click on set (password) after opening, the password will then be displayed in the console. On the Internet you can find instructions on how to get to the web developer console of your browser. -
Page 54: Problems With The Power Supply
The power supply unit switches off and then on again after a while. Possible cause: overload à Reduce the number of connected additional devices and/or the power consumption in the booster circuit of the integrated booster. As soon as the overload is eliminated, the power supply unit is automatically switched on again. -
Page 55: Problems When Programming And Controlling Vehicles
8.5. Problems when programming and controlling vehicles A locomotive does not react to driving and switching commands, although you have entered the correct locomotive address. Possible cause: A wrong data format is assigned to the locomotive address. à Change the data format. -
Page 56: Problems When Switching Points And Other Accessories
Vehicles with mfx decoder Vehicles with mfx decoder cannot be controlled in Motorola or DCC format, although these formats are entered for them in the locomotive list. Possible cause: An m3 address was called up (e.g. by accidentally entering a vehicle decoder address >10,239). -
Page 57: Problems With The Software Update
8.8. Problems with the software update The firmware update for the mc² fails. Possible cause: An attempt was made to load an incorrect file. à Check whether you had selected the correct file and start the update again. If the firmware update is still not possible after several attempts or can no longer be started, you must load the recovery software and run the programme. - Page 58 8.6 | Checklist for troubleshooting...
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Page 59: Technical Data
9. Technical data 9.1. Digital control unit mc² Digital protocols Data formats Motorola-I and -II DCC (according to NMRA and RCN standard) m3 (to control mfx decoders) Vehicle decoder addresses Motorola: 255 (1 – 255) DCC: 10,239 (1 – 10,239) m3: 16,384 (1 –... - Page 60 Audio interface Line-out output for connecting active speakers or amplifiers (2.5 mm stereo jack plug) Interfaces for external Märklin-compatible boosters DCC compliant BiDiB Track outputs Main track Programming track Electrical properties Power supply 24 volts direct current Note: Only the power supply unit included in the scope of delivery is permitted as power supply for the mc²...
- Page 61 Protection Protection class IP 20 Meaning: Protected against solid foreign bodies with a diameter ≥ 12.5 mm and access with a finger. No protection against water. Overload 100 ~ 110% of the rated output power Protection: Switching off the voltage at the track output Overtemperature Switching off the voltage at the track output Environment...
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Page 62: Power Supply Unit
9.2. Power supply unit Manufacturer MEAN WELL ENTERPRISE Co. Ltd. Type designation GSM160B24-R7B Output Output voltage 24 VDC Rated current 6.67 A Output current 0 – 6.67 A Rated powerNennleistung max. 160 watts Input Input voltage 80 ~ 264 VAC or 113 ~ 370 VDC Frequency range 47 ~ 63Hz Input current... - Page 63 Environment For use in closed rooms Note: To allow unhindered air exchange and to predect the unit from overheating, a distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the side surfaces, the top surfaces and the rear surfaces to ambient surfaces. Ambient temperature during -30 ~ + 70 °C operation...
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Page 65: Warranty, Ec Conformity & Weee
10. Warranty, EC Conformity & WEEE 10.1. Warranty Statement We voluntarily grant a 2-year warranty for this product from the date of purchase by the original customer, but for a maximum of 3 years after the end of series production of the product. -
Page 66: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
10.2. EC Declaration of Conformity This product fulfils the requirements of the following EU directives and therefore bears the CE marking. 2001/95/EU Product Safety Directive 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) 2014/30/EU on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive). -
Page 67: Appendix A: Organisations, Manufacturers, Products
Appendix A : Organisations, Manufacturers, Products The mc² has interfaces for connecting digital devices from various manufacturers, based on data transfer protocols from different manufacturers and organisations. In the list you will find the contact details as well as a selection of products that you can use together with your mc². Manufacturer Address Internet... -
Page 69: Appendix B: Changes And Additions
Appendix B : Changes and additions The list gives you an overview of changes or additions and new or changed pages of the manual. Manual mc²-Toolbox Changes / Additions Replacement Version Version pages 1.6.0 New: Decoder Info Overview of all essential information of a vehicle decoder →... - Page 70 Manual mc²-Toolbox Changes / Additions Replacement Version Version pages 1.02 1.4.0 new version numbers © 09/2021 1.02 1.4.0 Change of page numbers in section 4 © 09/2021 → Contents Note on page numbers 4.1 to 4.12 (section 4): In version 1.0.2 of the manual, page 4.1 was added after page 4.2.
- Page 71 Manual mc²-Toolbox Changes / Additions Replacement Version Version pages 1.02 1.4.0 Change: The control of LocoNet accessory © 09/2021 decoders and the forwarding of (simple) feedback modules for LocoNet are supported from firmware version 1.4. Addition: The system and LocoNet feedback modules or mc²...
- Page 75 Meer informatie en tips: http://www.tams-online.de Garantie und Service: Warranty and service: Garantie et service : Garantie en service: Tams Elektronik GmbH Fuhrberger Straße 4 DE-30625 Hannover fon: +49 (0)511 / 55 60 60 fax: +49 (0)511 / 55 61 61 e-mail: modellbahn@tams-online.de...