Digitrax BDL716 Manual

BDL716
Features:
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16 DS sections, similar to BDL168, for DCC occupancy detection.
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All plug-in connectors for simple and easy installation and service.
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User defined as 16 DS reporting addresses in 1 to 2000+ DS range.
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Easy setup with device Option Switches (OPSW)
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Powered by 2mm DC jack, 8V min to 22V max.
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Configured to operate with DCC booster power from; DCS52,
DCS100, DCS210, DCS210+, DCS240, DCS240+ Command Stations,
DB210 and DB220 boosters.
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Can split into two 8-DS areas to operate from two separate boosters.
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Optional Detection and Power status led connector for remote state
indication, compatible with e.g. LT5C. [5V@1K ohm led source]
Parts List
1 BDL716 Block Detector
1 PS14 14V power supply
1 LT5C led status indicator
1.0 BDL716 Setup.
To test the BDL716 and setup for using on your LocoNet layout.
1. Figure 1 shows the typical connections to operate the BDL716 on a LocoNet
layout. This arrangement allows use of two separate boosters to power all 16
DS sections
2. To use a single Booster, delete Booster 2 shown and connect the RailA (RA)
and RailB (RB) feeds in parallel as shown by dotted lines in Figure 1, to just
Booster 1.
3. The 16 DS sections will report consecutively and the same for either Booster
powering configuration.
4. For initial testing, connect power from a compatible DCC booster track-bus
feed via the paralleled RA/RB terminals of the BDL716's 4-pin track power
plug.
5. When PS14 powered, the green ID LED should light and will briefly wink
OFF at about 2 secs as a "heartbeat" showing the unit is powered and oper-
ational. The ID led will also wink OFF briefly if a LocoNet message is seen.
Additionally the lower Zone LED on an LT5C will light when DCC waveforms
are detected on the RA terminal(s).
6. For operation, a PS14 or similar DC 12V/100mA+ power supply must be
plugged into the BDL716 DC 2mm power jack.
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Block occupancy detection for 16 (DS)
occupancy sections
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2 8-pin DS plugs
1 4-pin Track power plug
1 Instruction Sheet
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