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Sound module USM-RC-2

Operating Manual

Sound module
USM-RC-2
V1.12
BEIER-Electronic
Winterbacher Str. 52/4, 73614 Schorndorf - Weiler
Telefon 07181/46232, Telefax 07181/45732
eMail: modellbau@beier-electronic.de
Internet:
http://www.beier-electronic.de/modellbau
03.02.2014
BEIER-Electronic
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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Operating Manual Sound module USM-RC-2 V1.12 BEIER-Electronic Winterbacher Str. 52/4, 73614 Schorndorf - Weiler Telefon 07181/46232, Telefax 07181/45732 eMail: modellbau@beier-electronic.de Internet: http://www.beier-electronic.de/modellbau 03.02.2014 BEIER-Electronic...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................... 2 Introduction......................... 4 Safety notes........................ 5 Technical Data......................6 Operating Modes: Digital, analogue and mix mode ............ 7 Pin assignments in digital mode ................. 8 Wiring diagram for digital mode .................. 9 Pin assignment in analogue mode................
  • Page 3 Current monitoring....................49 LEDs on the sound module ..................51 PC-Software „USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher“............... 52 Using the software “USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher“ ............. 54 Saving sounds and configurations on SD card ............76 Transferring the configurations with the data cable K-USB-2 ........76 Adjustments of the driving sound with the driving sound diagram ......

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Introduction The sound module USM-RC-2 was developed for the RC model construction in order to equip models, with an as realistic as possible, speed-dependent (e.g. engine sound). Additional turn on-, turn off-, starting-, stopping-, idling-, braking- and driving backward sounds can be played, too.

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Safety notes  Please read this operating manual carefully and keep it for future use!  The integrated circuits on the sound module are sensitive to electrostatic charge. Therefore it is important that you don’t touch these components, before you do have discharged yourself (e.g.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Technical Data Supply Voltage (U 5 – 14V DC Power consumption: Standby-current: approx. 120mA Operation (only sound): up to 3,0A Operation (Sound + switching outputs): Up to 6,0A The current consumption depends on volume and switched load.

  • Page 7: Operating Modes: Digital, Analogue And Mix Mode

    Therefore it should be decided at the beginning which one of the two operating modes is better suitable for the used model. The selected operating mode of the sound module is set in the USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher. (see page 56).

  • Page 8: Pin Assignments In Digital Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Pin assignments in digital mode Connections on the sound module: X1/1 Supply voltage + (5 – 14V DC) X1/2 Supply voltage - X1/3 Input for engine sound on/off X1/4 Switching-input 1 X1/5 Switching-input 2 X1/6 Switching-input 3...

  • Page 9: Wiring Diagram For Digital Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Wiring diagram for digital mode Output 12 Output 11 Input 4 Input 3 Input 2 6,3A Input 1 Engine sound on/off 03.02.2014 BEIER-Electronic...

  • Page 10: Pin Assignment In Analogue Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Pin assignment in analogue mode Connections on the sound module: X1/1 Supply voltage + (5 – 14V DC) X1/2 Supply voltage - X1/3 Input for engine sound on/off X1/4 Motor 1 + (speed) X1/5 Motor 1 - (speed)

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram For Analogue Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Wiring diagram for analogue mode Output 12 Output 11 Input 6 Input 5 6,3A Engine sound on/off 03.02.2014 BEIER-Electronic...

  • Page 12: Pin Assignment In Mix Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Pin assignment in mix mode Connections on the sound module: X1/1 Supply voltage + (5 – 14V DC) X1/2 Supply voltage - X1/3 Input for engine sound on/off X1/4 Motor 1 + (speed) X1/5 Motor 1 - (speed)

  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram For Mix Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Wiring diagram for mix mode Output 12 Output 11 6,3A Engine sound on/off 03.02.2014 BEIER-Electronic...

  • Page 14: Installation Of The Sound Module

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Installation of the sound module In order to fix the sound module in the model, you can use self-adhesive Velcro, which you can tape on the synthetic cover of the sound module. Please pay attention that no components or conducting paths of the board touch any metal parts during the installation of the module! This can cause short-circuits which can destroy the sound module and connected devices.
  • Page 15 Sound module USM-RC-2 Connection of the loudspeaker: You can connect 1 or 2 loudspeakers to the USM-RC-2. The first loudspeaker is connected to terminal X5. The second loudspeaker can be connected optionally to terminal X6. The red wire of the loudspeaker connection cable is connected to the positive pole of the loudspeaker.
  • Page 16 Sound module USM-RC-2 brown orange yellow green blue violet grey white black In order to receive the right cable colors, the ribbon cable must be put on correctly to the connector. Theoretically it could be put on rotated by 180°; however, the configuration would be changed in this case.
  • Page 17 Sound module USM-RC-2 General references to the wiring in the model: You should use cables with a core diameter of at least 0,75mm² for the connection of the power supply. For all other connections you can use smaller cables such as 0,25mm².

  • Page 18: Connection Of The Sound Module In Digital Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Connection of the sound module in digital mode Connection of the proportional channels Up to 4 proportional outputs of an RC receiver can be attached to connectors X2/1 - X2/4. Just use the 2 supplied servo patch cables for the connection. If more than 2 proportional channels should be connected, further servo patch cables are required.
  • Page 19 Sound module USM-RC-2 Connection of the switching-inputs You can use the switching-inputs at the terminals X1/4 – X1/7 to trigger 4 different functions (see page 30). All switching-inputs of the sound module are negative switched. To trigger a function, you have to connect the negative pole of the power supply to the corresponding input.

  • Page 20: Connection Of The Sound Module In Analogue Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Connection of the sound module in analogue mode Connection of the motors In the analogue mode, the driving speed is determined by the motor voltage. 1 or 2 DC motors can be connected to the terminals X1/4 and X1/5 or X1/6 and X1/7. The connection to the sound module is implemented parallel to the existing connections of the speed controllers which powers the motors.

  • Page 21: Connection Of The Sound Module In Mix Mode

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Connection of the sound module in mix mode Connection of the motors In the analogue mode, the driving speed is determined by the motor voltage. 1 or 2 DC motors can be connected to the terminals X1/4 and X1/5 or X1/6 and X1/7. The connection to the sound module is implemented parallel to the existing connections of the speed controllers which powers the motors.

  • Page 22: Loudspeaker

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Loudspeaker You can connect every loudspeaker to the sound module USM-RC-2, which has an impedance of at least 4 Ω and is designed for the respective maximal power. We recommend using full range loudspeakers with 4 or 8 Ω. Higher impedances are also possible, but the volume decreases with higher impedances.

  • Page 23: Volume Control

    Sound module USM-RC-2 If the output power is still not enough for your application, it is possible to use a speaker to RCA line level converter (high/low) mit galvanic separation (used in car radios) and a small capacitor (10nF) at the input, in order to connect an additional amplifier.

  • Page 24: Sounds

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Sounds All sounds are stored in the sound module with our software USM-RC Sound-Teacher, in so called „slots". Generally we can say you don’t have to occupy every slot with a sound. If you don’t want e.g. any starting-noise, just keep the starting-noise slot free.

  • Page 25: Engine Sound

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Engine sound The engine sound consists of several single noises. Normally there is an engine start noise, an idling noise, a driving noise and an engine stop noise. This sound module also offers the possibility to imitate up to 5 different driving sounds (for example for...
  • Page 26 Sound module USM-RC-2 Engine noise / Gears FG1 - FG5 The engine noise is always played when the vehicle drives. The engine noise is always played like the idle noise in an endless loop. The playing speed is dependent on the speed of the vehicle. The sound module recognizes how fast the vehicle moves, and plays the engine noise also in the corresponding speed.
  • Page 27 The threshold level is configured in the Sound-Teacher (configuration  Engine sound). In the folder “USM-RC-2 Sounds”, on the supplied DVD-ROM, you will find some exemplary sounds for different vehicle types. In order to store a new sound on the sound module, simply start the program “USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher", open an *.usm...

  • Page 28: Turning On/Off Engine Sound

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Turning on/off engine sound The sound module can only play an engine sound, if it has been switched on before. There are different ways to switch on the engine sound: Using the switching-input X1/3 to switch on engine sound: If the input X1/3 is tied to the negative pole (ground), the engine sound is switched on.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Engine Sound To The Driving Speed

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Using the EKMFA-mode on proportional channel #3 (X2/3) to switch on engine sound: With the One-channel multi-function selection (EKMFA) you can nearly control the whole sound module with only one free channel of the transmitter. “Counting” (and pressing the joystick a corresponding number of times) is used to determine, which function is triggered.

  • Page 30: Functions Of The Sound Module

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Functions of the sound module Additionally to the driving sound, the USM-RC-2 offers more features, which can be controlled by the remote control or the switching-inputs. Overview of all the functions:  Trigger additional sounds 1 - 30 Additional sounds ...

  • Page 31: Additional Sounds 1 - 30

    Additional sounds 1 - 30 In addition to the engine sound, the USM-RC-2 can play up to 30 additional sounds. Typical sounds are e.g. horns, hydraulic and pneumatic noises, warning horns, shooting noises, Songs, radio calls, and so on. There are nearly no limits set to your imaginations.
  • Page 32 Sound module USM-RC-2 Once / immed. stop When the sound is started, it is played exactly once, from start to finish, and then stops. However, if the sound is started again while it is already or still running, the sound is stopped immediately.

  • Page 33: Random Sounds

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Random sounds Up to 8 random sounds can be played with the sound module USM-RC-2. The time of the sound play-back is determined then by a random generator. The time spans (min/max) can programmed by 1 – 250s for every sound separately. In the same way the conditions (idling/drive - engine sound on/off) the sound should be played can be programmed for each of the 8 random sounds.
  • Page 34 Sound module USM-RC-2 changes are made to the sd card via the Sound-Teacher, the track counter will be reset to track number 1. Function “track fwd“: With this function, the player will jump to the next available track. It does not matter, if there are any gaps in the track list.

  • Page 35: Functional Assignment At Proportional Channels #1 - #4

    (100) is in this case to the left and area D to the right. The areas can also adjusted/optimized to your remote control, by setting the 4 thresholds in the USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher. Assignment of channels #2 - #4: Area Functions...
  • Page 36 Sound module USM-RC-2 Difference between static and memory function: Static Memory If a function is defined as static, it will be If a function is defined as memory and switched on as long as the joy-stick is in you move the joy-stick for the specified the corresponding area.

  • Page 37: Stick Simulation Via Keys Or Switches

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Stick simulation via keys or switches To use the functions of the proportional channels #2 - #4 conveniently, you can simulate the different potentiometer positions of a stick, through a simple keystroke. If you press the key S1, a joy-stick position is simulated for position A.

  • Page 38: One-Channel Multi-Function Selection (Ekmfa)

    Sound module USM-RC-2 One-channel multi-function selection (EKMFA) If “One-channel multi-function selection” (EKMFA) is activated, you can control up to 30 functions of the sound module using just one proportional channel, namely channel #3 (see page 30). As in “normal” mode, the travel of the transmitter joy-stick is divided into 5 areas A, B, N, C and D (see page 21).

  • Page 39: Nautic Mode / Multiswitch Mode

     Robbe Multi-Switch Module (Nr. 8084, 8101, 8413, F1511)  Mergen/CP 12-Kanal and 16-Kanal Multiswitch The USM-RC-2 even supports 2 nautic/multiswitch-channels. So you can also install 2 switching modules in your transmitter to control even more functions. Some of the latest remote controls include a “software nautic module” as well. In most of these cases no additional hardware switch modules are necessary.
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  • Page 41: Switching-Outputs

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Switching-outputs The sound module has 12 outputs, which can be used to drive electrical consumer units such as lamps, light-emitting diodes, relays etc. Different switching functions can be attached to the 12 outputs by using the Sound-Teacher. (see page 67).
  • Page 42 Sound module USM-RC-2  Ship: 2. Masthead light  Ship: Anchor light  Ship: Side light  Ship: Stern light  Ship: Towing light Output “Static“ on An output with this setup can be switched on using a sound, a proportional channel, a nautic switch, the EKMFA-mode or a switching-input.
  • Page 43 Sound module USM-RC-2 The Sound-Teacher allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the flicker effect separately for each of the outputs. A value between 1 and 255 can be entered in the field “Option 1“.The higher the value the higher the sound volume must be to activate the flicker effect.
  • Page 44 Sound module USM-RC-2 bending lights are also front fog lights and can thus also switched by the function "front fog light". The switching on and off of the bending lights is not immediate, but with a dimming function. Output „combined headlight“...
  • Page 45 Sound module USM-RC-2 Outputs for ships With these outputs the lights of ships can be authentically simulated. The lights are controlled using this logic-table: Function  At anchor    Aground    In operation Restricted in ability to ...
  • Page 46 Sound module USM-RC-2 adjustable time and usually it will be switched over to the condition "at anchor". However, if in this moment there is still another condition active, like e.g. "restricted in ability to manoeuvre" or "towing", the condition will remain active and it will only be switched over to "at anchor"...

  • Page 47: Output Sequences

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Output sequences You can assign any number of outputs into 1 or 2 sequence groups. But you can always assign an output only in one of the two groups. It is therefore not possible to use an output in both groups.

  • Page 48: Servo Outputs

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Servo outputs The USM-RC-2 offers 2 servo outputs (X8/1 and X8/2). These 2 servo outputs share their function with the switching-outputs 11 and 12. If servo 1 is activated in the Sound-Teacher, the function of the switching-output 11 is deactivated. There shouldn’t be anything connected to switching-output 11 if servo 1 is activated! If you...

  • Page 49: Voltage Monitoring

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Voltage monitoring The sound module measures permanenty the connected supply voltage. If the voltage drops below an adjustable value for longer than 10 seconds, different actions can be triggered:  Playback of a warning sound at empty battery (z.B. „Please load battery“) ...
  • Page 50 Sound module USM-RC-2 If an overcurrent is detected, the additional sound „Sound at overcurrent“ is played (if the slot is not empty) and the red LED on the sound module is also permanently switched on. BEIER-Electronic 03.02.2014...

  • Page 51: Leds On The Sound Module

    Sound module USM-RC-2 LEDs on the sound module There are 3 LEDs on the sound module to show different conditions. Green LED The green LED allways lights up while the supply voltage is connected to X1/1 and X1/2. Red and blue LED These 2 LEDs show different conditions and errors.

  • Page 52: Pc-Software „Usm-Rc-2 Sound-Teacher

    Sound module USM-RC-2 PC-Software „USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher“ With our software „USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher“ the sound module can be configured and sound files can be tranfered to the SD-card. System requirements  Windows compatible PC  Windows 2000, NT, XP, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 ...
  • Page 53 3. Chose the SD card in the menu “SD card“. 4. Klick in the menu “File“on “Open project“. 5. Now select the desired sound project (.usm file) e.g. from the “USM-RC-2- Sounds” folder on the DVD-ROM, and click on the button “Open”.

  • Page 54: Using The Software "Usm-Rc-2 Sound-Teacher

    Shows informations about the software Info Configuring sounds A lot of different sounds can be saved in the sound slots of the USM-RC-2. The sounds are divided into 4 different ranges:  Drive sounds  Additional sounds ...
  • Page 55 Opening of sound files The folder „Sounds“on the DVD contains general examples of soundfiles. The folder „USM-RC-2 Sounds“contains drive sounds from a lot of different vehicles. With a click on the button, the Windows usual “file open dialog” opens, in which you can select the wanted sound file on your hard disk.
  • Page 56 Sound module USM-RC-2 We recommend, to store all sound files for a complete project, in an own separate folder on your hard disk. This increases the transparency. That’s why the Sound- Teacher asks if you save a project, to copy all files to the project directory.
  • Page 57 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration - General Sound module-configuration Module mode: At this point you determine whether the module is to operate in digital, analogue or mixed mode (see page 7). The infrared transmission to the additional light module SM-IR-16-2 can be activated here.
  • Page 58 Sound module USM-RC-2 To receive a more realistic driving sound you can adjust the volume of all sounds (driving sounds and additional sounds) to the speed. This means the faster the model drives, the louder the sounds will get. As a result, in stationary the volume will be lower.
  • Page 59 Sound module USM-RC-2 Battery voltage monitoring: 2 thresholds can be configured here for voltage monitoring. Additionally you can choose here, whether at undervoltage the sound playback is stopped and/or the switching outputs are switched off. Configuration – engine sound Driving sound At this point you can define whether the model is fitted with one or two motors whose speed dictates the driving sound.
  • Page 60 Sound module USM-RC-2 The brake light threshold determines how strongly the vehicle must be decelerated before the brake light is switched on. The higher these thresholds are set, the more must the vehicle be decelerated in order to trigger the associated functions.
  • Page 61 Sound module USM-RC-2 The diagram shows graphically which driving sound/gear is played at the corresponding speed. In addition it is possible to set the driving sound directly in the diagram. 03.02.2014 BEIER-Electronic...
  • Page 62 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – Random sounds Random sounds If you wish to play-back random sounds using your sound module (see page 33), at this point you can set the time intervals at which the random sounds are to be generated.
  • Page 63 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – Proportional channels Assignments and thresholds for the proportional channels #2 - #4 For everyone of the proportional channels #2 - #4, the ranges A, B, C and D can be assigned with possible functions of the sound module.
  • Page 64 Sound module USM-RC-2 However, the values set here are always valid for all proportional channels. It is not possible to define delays for one channel separately. Clicking on the reset button will restore the standard values. BEIER-Electronic 03.02.2014...
  • Page 65 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – Nautic mode If you want to use the Nautic mode, you will first have to activate it here. Switch assignment Every switch position can be associated to a desired function (see page 39). Depending on the function, a memory function for the corresponding switch can be activated.
  • Page 66 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – EKMFA mode If you want to use the EMKFA mode, you will first have to activate it here. The used functions for the EKMFA mode (see page 38) can be configured here. Of course, you don’t have to assign every possible position (2 x 15 positions).
  • Page 67 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration - outputs Function Here you can assign the 12 switching-outputs to various functions (see page 41). Intensity The intensity can be set in 5%-steps for every output. Except for the output sequences 1 and 2, there the intensity is directly set in the sequence.
  • Page 68 Sound module USM-RC-2 The flashing rate for the indicators can be set, too. The values for „on“and „off“, multiplied by 10ms, is the duration of the light and dark phases of the turn indicator. You can choose here how the bending lights are switched on: The variant "Bending light via steering on prop.
  • Page 69 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – output sequences All outputs that are assigned here to an output sequence, appear automatically in the corresponding table. Total steps For each of the 2 sequences, the number of steps can be set here. In each case, up to 36 steps are possible.
  • Page 70 Sound module USM-RC-2 If you click with the right mouse button into the table, additional functions are offered: Delete step Deletes the step on which you clicked with the right mouse button. All other steps are shifted one row upwards. The step number is not changed.
  • Page 71 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration - servos Here you can configure the 2 servo outputs of the USM-RC-2 (see page 48). If you want to use the servo outputs, you have to switch these on here. However, the functions of the 2 switching-outputs 11 and 12 would then be disabled.
  • Page 72 Sound module USM-RC-2 If this option is not activated, the servo will not go back to home position during deactivation, but rather stays in the current position. This means, any position can be allocated to the servo. For this, the speed should be set relatively slow.
  • Page 73 Sound module USM-RC-2 Configuration – Servo sequences For both servo outputs you can program a time controlled flow sequences. A sequence may consist of up to 10 steps. Now, for every step you must assign a servo position (1,000 - 2,000ms) which is approached in this step.
  • Page 74 Sound module USM-RC-2 Sound when not in home position With this option, the additional sound will be played every time the servo is not located in the home position (position of step 1). If you click with the right mouse button in the table, the following functions are...
  • Page 75 The two servo outputs of the SM-IR 16-2 can also be directly (stepless) controlled via one of the four proportional inputs of the USM-RC-2. The proportional signal which comes from the receiver is 1:1 forwarded via the IR transmission to the light module.

  • Page 76: Saving Sounds And Configurations On Sd Card

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Saving sounds and configurations on SD card Please only use the USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher to program the SD card and do not copy any files to SD card “by hand“. Please do not delete any files on the SD card.

  • Page 77: Adjustments Of The Driving Sound With The Driving Sound Diagram

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Adjustments of the driving sound with the driving sound diagram With the driving sound diagram you can set:  The neutral position of the joy stick (just in digital mode).  The position of change sounds.  The start and end thresholds for the different speeds and their corresponding, sounds for each driving sound (FG1 –...
  • Page 78 Sound module USM-RC-2 Explanation of the different coloured lines and quadrates in the diagram Green line In our example you can see in the middle at 1,5ms a green line which indicates the neutral position of the joy-stick. In case the joy-stick is in the neutral position, the module idles and the sound module plays the idle noise.
  • Page 79 Sound module USM-RC-2 3. Adjustment of speed steps/gears: Please set the required speed steps/gears for backwards and forwards in the Sound- Teacher. 4. Adjustment of thresholds: If you choose more that one speed step/gear, red lines will occur automatically in the driving sound diagram to set the thresholds for each sound (FG1-FG5).

  • Page 80: Sound Simulation

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Sound simulation The sound simulation can be started with a click on “Sound simulation” in the menu “Help”. You can play-back the driving sounds and the additional sounds 1 to 30 of your current project at your pc. This is an easy...

  • Page 81: Diagnosis

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Diagnosis A diagnosis function is integrated in the Sound-Teacher and you can easily check different functions of your sound module with this feature. There are two different types of diagnosis: 1. Diagnosis with datacable (live) 2. Diagnosis with SD card (recorded)
  • Page 82 The shown value, multiplied by 0.052 is equal to the measured voltage in volts. Inputs Here you can see the 5 switching-inputs of the USM-RC-2. If an input is switched (set to minus), it will be indicated with a green circle.
  • Page 83 1. Switch on transmitter and receiver. 2. Connect sound module to supply voltage. 3. Connect datacable to X9 and to computer. 4. Start USM-RC-2 Sound-Teacher. 5. Go to "Help" and click on "Diagnosis via datacable". 6. The diagnosis window opens.

  • Page 84: Firmware Update

    Sound module USM-RC-2 Firmware update On the SD card is always located a firmware file for the sound module. The sound- Teacher writes the firmware file automatically while saving project data to SD card. Therefore you do not have to care about that.

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