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DB210/DB220 Manual
Includes Instructions for:
DB220 Dual Booster
DB210 OPTO Booster
2443 Transmitter Road
Panama City, Florida USA 32404
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Summarization of Contents
DB210/DB220 Quick Start Guide
Connect the DB210/DB220 to the power supply
Instructions for connecting the booster to a power supply, including scale and mode switch settings.
Connect Your DB210/DB220 to your Command Station
Steps to connect the booster to the command station using LocoNet and test basic functions with a throttle.
Quick Start Problems?
Troubleshooting advice for issues encountered during the quick start guide, with links to support.
Layout Power Districts
Number of Locos
Explains how additional power districts are needed to operate more locomotives than a single power supply can handle.
Short Circuits
Discusses how power districts and sub-districts help prevent layout shutdowns due to short circuits.
To set up power districts & sub-districts:
Outlines the steps for setting up power districts and sub-districts on a model railroad layout.
Do I have enough power to run my trains?
Describes the "quarter trick" to test if a power district has sufficient power for reliable operation.
Reversing Section Wiring
Explains how to wire reversing sections using auto-reversing boosters like the DB210/DB220.
Powering your DB210/DB220
General Return Wire
Explains the function and connection of the General Return wire for non-Opto boosters.
Sharing a power supply between multiple boosters
Details special wiring considerations when sharing a high amperage DC power supply between boosters.
Powering the DB210 OPTO
Specifies that each DB210 OPTO booster requires a separate DC power supply.
DB210/DB220 Control Panel
AMPS Switch
Explains the AMPS switch function for setting the booster's output amperage for the DB210 and DB220.
Power (PWR) Indicator
Describes the PWR indicator LED and its meaning in Normal Operation and other modes.
Power In Terminals (“+” and “-“ 16A or 8A)
Details the power input terminals and polarity requirements for connecting a DC power supply.
Rail 2B and 2A terminals (R 2B and R 2A)
Explains the second set of booster outputs on the DB220 dual booster for connecting track sections.
Track 2 Status (TRK 2 STAT) Indicator
Describes the Track 2 Status indicator, indicating voltage on Rail 2B/2A terminals.
General Return (GR) Terminal
Details the General Return terminal for primary current return, safety features, and optional AC safety ground.
Rail B (RB) and Rail A (RA) or Rail 1B (R1B) and Rail 1A(R1A) Terminals
Explains how to connect track sections to the Rail B/A or Rail 1B/1A terminals.
Track Status(TRK STAT) or Track 1 Status(TRK 1 STAT) Indicator
Describes the Track Status indicator, showing voltage on Rail A/R1A and Rail B/R1A terminals.
LOCONET Jacks A, B and C
Explains the LocoNet jacks for expanding the Digitrax system with throttles and other devices.
SCALE Switch (O/G, N, HO)
Details the function of the SCALE switch for setting nominal track voltage.
DB210/DB220 Voltage Trim Settings
Covers custom voltage output adjustment from 8v to 24v using scale settings.
Heat Dissipation
Discusses heat absorption and dissipation, and potential over-temperature thermal shutdown.
Troubleshooting DB210/DB220 Shutdowns
Provides steps to troubleshoot DB210/DB220 shutdowns, focusing on heat and current limits.
DB210/DB220 Safe Operation Mode
Explains Safe Operation Mode, triggered by excessive input voltage, and its effects.
MODE Switch
Describes the function of the MODE switch settings: RUN, OP, and SLEEP.
NET Indicator
Explains the NET indicator LED, showing LocoNet status and message detection.
Auto Reversing (AUTO REV) Switch
Details the AUTO REV switch function for configuring the booster for auto reversing.
Customizing DB210/DB220-Option Switch Setup
Changing DB210/DB220 Option Switches
Guide to changing internal option switches using a throttle connected to the DB210/DB220.
DB210/DB220 Option Switch Tables
Provides tables detailing the function and factory default of DB210/DB220 option switches.
Troubleshooting Problems
Clean Track
Addresses track cleanliness and locomotive wheel pickup as common causes of operational problems.
The Quarter Trick
Describes using the "quarter trick" to test for adequate power supply and short circuit detection.
The LT1 Tester
Recommends checking LocoNet cables with an LT1 tester for correct wiring.
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