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  • Page 1 FichtelBahn Manual BiDiB-IF2 BiDiB-IF2 eady Line English ..2 - 28...

  • Page 2: Online Documentation

    FichtelBahn What is a BiDiB-IF2 needed for? The BiDiB-IF2 is an interface from USB to BiDiB with a fully-integrated DCC command station. This interface can be used to connect a further 31 BiDiB modules to the computer. If this number is not sufficient, the BiDiBus can be extended by a further 31 modules using a ReadyHUB.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    01. Safety Instructions ....................4 02. Introduction ...................... 4 03. Technical Data....................5 04. Connecting the BiDiB-IF2 to a computer ............6 05. Connecting BiDiB modules to a BiDiB-IF2 ............7 06. BiDiB-IF2 as DCC command station ..............8 07. Connection setup with a computer ..............9 08.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Quick Start Guide Required Materials To connect the BiDiB-IF2 to other BiDiB nodes, you need a patch cable (1:1 connec- tion) with RJ45 connectors. The free ‘BiDiB Wizard’ tool is available for download in the FichtelBahn download area or in the BiDiB Wiki.

  • Page 5: Technical Data

    Line FichtelBahn Required additional devices It is not possible to use the BiDiB-IF2 module without additional devices. The following devices can be used for initial setup, configuration and operation of the model railway system: Initial setup Configuration Operation of model railway...

  • Page 6: Connecting The Bidib-If2 To A Computer

    Use an RJ45 patch cable between the interface and the first BiDiB node. The illustration shows an example of the possible connection setup. Does the BiDiB-IF2 supply the BiDiBus with power? No, the IF2 does not provide a power supply for the BiDiBus. If modules are used that can be supplied from the bus (e.g.

  • Page 7: Connecting Bidib Modules To A Bidib-If2

    Both cases will not lead to any damage of the modules. No GBMboost Master or BiDiB-IFnet may be used if a BiDiB-IF2 is used as the Master. An existing GBMboost Master may have to be reconfigured as a GBMboost Node.

  • Page 8: Bidib-If2 As Dcc Command Station

    Yes, but railcom-compatible boosters and feedback devices are required for reading (e.g. GBMboost Node with GBM16T or ReadyBoost and GBM16TS). The BiDiB-IF2 supports the reading and writing of CVs in system operation from any railcom-compatible decoder that supports Channel 1 & 2.

  • Page 9: Connection Setup With A Computer

    BiDiB Wizard 2 version. Wizard version 1 also works with the modules, but has functional restrictions. 07.1 Establishing a connection with the BiDiB-Wizard The BiDiB interface (BiDiB-IF2 or GBMboost Master) is connected to the computer through a virtual serial port (via USB). To establish a connection the correct serial port (3.) has to be selected under Edit (1.)/ Preferences (2.).
  • Page 10 8 servo outputs and positioning properties, position up / down, speed Flags Display internal flags for macro programming CV Definitions Reading and writing of device-specific CV settings Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 10 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0 Technical changes and errors reserved...
  • Page 11 FichtelBahn 07.2 Functions of the BiDiB-IF2 in the BiDiB Wizard After connecting, the BiDiB interface ‘BiDiB-IF2’ is displayed in the node list in the BiDiB wizard. Right-click on the element to open a selection window with numerous functions and settings for the module.
  • Page 12 For reasons of compatibility between different manufacturers, there are 2 methods here: - RCN-213 standard: In this case, the DCC address is sent with the offset +4. The first possible DCC address is 4 and is displayed as address 1. (Manufacturer: OpenDCC/FichtelBahn, TAMS, ESU, IB, Digikeijs,...).
  • Page 13 With the CV programmer for POM, settings of locomotive decoders can be read or written via POM commands (main track programming), if the decoder supports RailCom. To open the CV programmer for POM, the BiDiB-IF2 must be selected and ‘CV programmer for DCC decoders (POM)’ must be opened via the context menu.
  • Page 14 07.6 Loco table in the BiDiB Wizard The BiDiB-IF2 manages a locomotive and accessory table in which all active DCC addresses are listed with their values. This table has no effect or function, but can be helpful for troubleshooting in the event of support.

  • Page 15: Module Settings Of The Bidib-If2

    FichtelBahn 08. Module settings of the BiDiB-IF2 All settings that can be made on the BiDiB-IF2 can be accessed via the ‘BiDiB-Wizard 2’ configuration tool. It is not possible to make settings on the device itself. 08.1 Features of the BiDiB-IF2 The BiDiB modules provide the computer program (host) with their properties via a set of variables, the so-called features.
  • Page 16 Maximum string length for string variables in namespace 0 08.2 CV register of the BiDiB-IF2 Click on ‘CV Definitions’ to display these CV registers (2). The value can be read individually by right-clicking on the individual CV, then Read CV or all CVs of the module can be read by using the button (3).
  • Page 17 The DCC command for speed step is repeated n times in succession (Default) The remaining CVs are placeholders for identical CV structures and have no further user-definable function in this module. Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 17 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 18: Configurations In The Control Program

    In addition to the BiDiB unique ID, the node table also displays the user-defined name, the software version of the module and the BiDiBus level (bus branching using a ReadyHUB node). Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 18 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 19: Buttons On The Bidib-If2

    ‘DCC ON’ status to ‘OFF’ status. As a result, the connected boosters also switch off due to a miss- ing input signal. If the BiDiB-IF2 module is in ‘OFF’ status, the command station is switched on by pressing the but- ton again. The LED changes to green (status ‘DCC ON’).

  • Page 20: Led Indication On Bidib-If2

    Line FichtelBahn 11. LED indication on BiDiB-IF2 Iden�fy BiDiB-IF2 Stop/Go 11.1 Operating modes Identify LED: No connection to USB - no power supply available (check the connection or replace the USB cable) Module has not yet received any data from the computer and is waiting for a...
  • Page 21 Identify LED: Stop/Go LED: 10x flashing The bootloader is missing on the module. The BiDiB interface is functional, but please contact FichtelBahn support anyway. flashing The EEPROM is faulty. The BiDiB interface is not functional - carry out a firmware update by holding down the Identify button when starting the module.

  • Page 22: Background Knowledge

    FichtelBahn 12. Background knowledge 12.1 What is a BiDiB-Unique-ID? For working with the BiDiBus all BiDiB modules must have an Unique-ID which can be found as a label on the casing of the BiDiB-IF2. item number produc�on date product iden�fier serial number The Unique-ID is a unique identifier.

  • Page 23: Firmware Update

    Click on the button ‘Update firmware’ (2.). In the new window choose the firmware zip file (3.) which can be loaded from the FichtelBahn website or which is provided by the ‘BiDiB Wizard’ tool via the integrated firmware repository. Tick the check box (4.) for the desired firmware and proceed by clicking ‘Start’...
  • Page 24 (IDENT) while reconnecting the power supply (USB). In the tree view appears a module with the name ‘BiDiB-IF2 Bootloader’ (1.). This is a safety function to be able to redo the function update (see ‘„13. Firmware update“ on page 23).
  • Page 25 Note: Always make a backup of the module before updating the firmware. Further infor- mation on this can be found in chapter ‘14. Node backup’ on page 26. Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 25 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 26: Node Backup

    To restore the backup, click on ‘Import’ and select the data back- up. In the following window, certain settings can be deselected. All import options must be selected for a complete restore. Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 26 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 27: Support Case And Further Help

    If there is a driver conflict, this is displayed with an exclamation mark. If the appropriate driver has not been installed automatically by the operating sys- tem, you can download the driver from the FTDI manufacturer: https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/ Manual BiDiB-IF2 Page 27 © 2024 FichtelBahn® Manual Version 1.0...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    17. Declaration of Conformity Hereby, FichtelBahn declares that the module „BiDiB-IF2“ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.fichtelbahn.de/declaration.html...
  • Page 29 Am Dummersberg 26 D-91220 Schnaittach All rights reserved, in particular the right of FichtelBahn reproduction, distribution and translation. Duplications and reproductions in any form re- Tel.: +49 9153 9703051 quire the written authorisation of FichtelBahn. support@fichtelbahn.de Subject to technical changes.

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