RR-CirKits LocoBuffer-USB Rev-N Installation Manual

Usb 2.0 to loconet interface

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Installation Guide

Revision-a
LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n
USB 2.0 to LocoNet
®
Interface
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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Revision-a LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n USB 2.0 to LocoNet ® Interface This PDF is designed to be read on screen, two pages at a time. If you want to print a copy, your PDF viewer should have an option for printing two pages on one sheet of paper, but you may need to start with page 2 to get it to print facing pages correctly.
  • Page 2: Copyright

    Copyright This document is Copyright © October 2014 by RR-CirKits, Inc.. You may distribute it under the terms of either the GNU General Public License, version 3 or later (http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html), or the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), version 3.0 or later.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.0 Boot Loader (Used for LocoBuffer-USB firmware upgrades only).......7 5.0 Digital Isolation....................7 6.0 Trouble shooting....................8 6.1 Basic Sanity Test....................8 6.2 Activity Test......................8 8.0 Warranty Information...................8 9.0 FCC Information....................9 RR-CirKits, Inc. http://www.rr-cirkits.com 7918 Royal Ct. sales@rr-cirkits.com Waxhaw, NC 28173 service@rr-cirkits.com 1-704-843-3769 Fax: 1-704-243-4310 LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Overview The LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n LocoNet® interface provides a simple and easy way to connect between a LocoNet® bus and the layout. The LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n may be connected at any convenient point on the LocoNet® LocoNet ® is a registered trademark of Digitrax.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    3.2 Power Connections The LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n does not use any external power source. The LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n processor is powered by the USB connector. It only draws power when the USB driver is active and the computer is not in suspend or sleep mode. This allows the LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n to remain connected to a laptop computer and not drain the battery when the computer is in low power mode.
  • Page 6: Loconet ® Bus Connector

    The right hand green indicator shows the power status of the USB connection. The red status indicator normally flashes to show any LocoNet activity. It also shows any activity/error status during a boot loader ® firmware upgrade. LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n Status indicators LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n...
  • Page 7: Boot Loader (Used For Locobuffer-Usb Firmware Upgrades Only)

    If an update to your LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n firmware is ever required, a program such as "Download Firmware" in JMRI version 3.9.1 or later will be required, and specific instructions will be posted on the RR-CirKits web site, www.rr-cirkits.com.
  • Page 8: Trouble Shooting

    JMRI preferences, (LocoBuffer-USB) and that you have the correct COM port selected. 8.0 Warranty Information We offer a one year warranty on the LocoBuffer-USB Rev-n. This device contains no user serviceable parts. If a defect occurs, please contact RR- CirKits at: service@rr-cirkits.com for a replacement.
  • Page 9: Fcc Information

    The actual measured radiation from the LocoBuffer-USB is much lower than the maximum that is permitted by the FCC Rules, so it is unlikely that this device will cause any RFI problems. RR-CirKits, Inc. http://www.rr-cirkits.com 7918 Royal Ct. sales@rr-cirkits.com Waxhaw, NC 28173 service@rr-cirkits.com...

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