Bachmann Dynamis Ultima User manual

Dynamis Ultima quick guide
Screen details

Making connections to the Dynamis
1 Power in use only the power supply supplied with your Dynamis Ultima
2 Programming track connect to a length of track for service track programming using the red lead
3 Main track connect wires to the main running tracks of the layout using the green block
4 ECoSlink connect to an ECoS controller with appropriate lead
5 Booster connect a standalone DCC booster using “CDE” connections using 3 pin mini
DIN lead (please refer to booster instructions)
6 USB connect to a PC using a USB lead
1 2 3 4 5 6
How to select a locomotive to run
Press the locos key, enter the address of the locomotive you wish to run
with the numeric keypad and press [tick]
SELECT LOC
ADDRESS 0
ŸIf the address is in the roster, the stored details are displayed
ŸIf the address is not in the roster, a roster entry is created with
default settings that can be configured to use requirements.
The maximum number of roster entries is 40
ŸOr Scroll though the roster by pushing the joystick from side to side
ŸOnce one loco is running, another can be selected and they can be
moved between with the side to side movement of the joystick
C
D
E
Booster pins seen
from rear of plug
With insulated railjoiners programming track can be a part of the layout
Connecting to the track - ensure that O and B from both
outputs are connected to the same rail
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE STOP INDICATOR IS NOT SHOWING ON THE
HANDSET - PRESS THE STOP KEY TO CLEAR IT FOR RUNNING
O
B

How to write an address to a decoder
Use the WRITE ADDRESS ON SERVICETRACK option
Place the locomotive on the service track. On the handset select:
MENU→PROGRAM→WRITEADDRESSONSERVICETRACK[tick]
Select the address you wish to use, deleting characters if necessary with
[bksp] and using the numeric keypad to enter the address
- you can use a short or long address according to decoder specification
The maximum number of roster entries is 40
On the Service track with any decoder
- programs the locomotive(s) placed on the Service track
MENU→PROGRAM→PROGRAMONSERVICETRACK[tick]
Enter the number of the CV you wish to read (refer to decoder
instructions)
PRESS READ - the value is read from the decoder and displayed
If necessary, add a programming method to those in use (page 4)
On the Maintrack if decoder supports RailCom
- reads from the decoder on the main track and currently selected on the
handset
MENU→PROGRAM→PROGRAMONMAINTRACK[tick]
Enter the number of the CV you wish to read (refer to decoder
instructions)
PRESS READ - the value is read from the decoder and displayed
How to read decoder CV values
Dynamis Ultima and decoder programming
Read address on Servicetrack
- reads the address of the decoder - long or short as set
MENU→PROGRAM→READADDRESSONSERVICETRACK[tick]
GET ADDRESS [READ]
How to read a decoder address

Servicetrack
- programs the locomotive(s) placed on the Service track
Place the loco on the section of track connected to the service track output
of Dynamis Ultima
MENU→PROGRAM→PROGRAMONSERVICETRACK[tick]
Enter the number of the CV you wish to program
Press VAL
Enter the value to be programmed to that CV
If necessary, add a programming method EDIT SERVICETRACK
Maintrack
- programs the selected locomotive running on the layout
MENU→PROGRAM→PROGRAMONMAINTRACK
How to write a value to a decoder
How to add service track programming methods
The default service track programming method (CV mode with power down) works for most decoders. If required by a
decoder other methods can be added from the system menu of the handset
MENU→SYSTEMMENU→EDITSRVTRKPROG
EDIT SRV TRK PROG SET SRV TRK PROG SCROLL: CV Powerdown
| Select Service Track programming methods to use
How to set STOP MODE
You can set the press of the STOP KEY to be either
POWER OFF - cuts power and all trains are stopped
(recommended for beginners)
ESTOP LOCOMOTIVE - controlled locomotive only is stopped. Hold
key down to cut power

How to set roster details
You can set a locomotive name, speed steps and icon and function key
features. Press TICK to enter the sub menu
MENU → EDIT NAME select a name to describe the loco
Press the numeric keypad the appropriate number of times to enter the
letters of the name. Use BKSP to delete
MENU → → EDIT SYMBOL select an symbol for loco type . Choose
Diesel, steam, electric or none
MENU → → → EDIT SPEED
Set to either 28 or 128: we recommend the obsolete 14 speed step setting
is not used
MENU → → → → EDIT FX MODE
Select whether each function is set to trigger (on for duration of press) or
latch (on until pressed again to turn off)
How to delete an entry from the roster
Select the address to be deleted
Press MENU key
Scroll to Delete LOC or CON press tick
Confirm by pressing tic
Press CONSIST key
Add the current loco to the consist - enter ID of the consist. If the address
already exists it’s not possible to create a consist with that address
Select UNIVERSAL - supported by all controllers
ADVANCED - if supported by the decoder (CV19)
- A roster entry for the consist is created showing UNI or ADV
- The IN CONSIST icon shows on the details of a loco in a consist
The maximum number of roster entries - including consists - is 40
How to add a locomotive to a consist
A consist enables two or more locomotives to be run together as one.
UNIVERSAL - supported by all controllers
ADVANCED - if supported by the decoder (CV19 is present on the decoder)

Using more than one Dynamis Ultima in the location:
Setting up extra handsets
Change the BASE ID
Add jumper to pins under the IR Receiver and
and set the handset to be the same
EDIT BASE ID SET BASE ID
Enter number üto accept
|
ûto cancel
Additional handsets must each be given their own REMOTE ID
MENU - > EDIT REMOTE ID SET REMOTE ID Enter number üto accept
|ûto cancel
The locomotive roster is stored on every unit in the system (Dynamis Ultima and up to 4 Handsets), which must be synchronized.
Synchronisation will normally automatically be done in the background and can last up to 1 minute per unit. The system can be used during
synchronisation with slightly reduced reactivity, but the locomotive roster should not be modified. Handsets or Basestation must not be
switched off during synchronization
When the Dynamis Ultima detects a new Handset it has to determine which locomotive roster to use, either the one the Dynamis Ultima al-
ready holds or the roster from the newly detected Handset. In some cases the Dynamis Ultima will do this automatically.
If the Dynamis Ultima cannot determine which locomotive roster to use the user will be asked on the Handset which to use:
OK TO RESET INT
LOCOMOTIVE LIST?
Rthe locomotive roster of the Handset will be erased and the one on the Dynamis Ultima will be used and auto-
matically synchronized with the Handset.
USE THE ROSTER THAT EXISTS ON THE Dynamis Ultima AND TRANSFER IT TO THIS HANDSET
Sthe locomotive roster of the Dynamis Ultima and all other Handsets in the network will be erased and the loco-
motive roster of this Handset will be synchronized to all other units in the network.
USE THE ROSTER FROM THIS HANDSET AND TRANSFER TO THE Dynamis Ultima AND ALL OTHER
HANDSETS
Do not press cancel on more than one Handset at the same time.
There are cases where synchronization between the Handset and the Dynamis Ultima can be lost:
- Disconnection during transmission
- Editing the locomotive roster without connection to Pro Box (offline usage)
- another Handset disconnected whilst editing the locomotive roster
- Connecting the Handset to a different Dynamis Ultima Basestation
- Switching the unit off during data transmission
Merging of locomotive rosters is not possible although it is possible to copy a roster from one Dynamis Ultima to another via a Handset.
If a Handset is switched off or put it out of range from the Pro Box, the Dynamis Ultima will remove the Handset after some time. When the
Handset gets back in range it will automatically be reconnected to the network, but it may have to be resynchronised.
Base ID 0
Base ID 1
Base ID 2
Base ID 3
Each system must be set to a different BASE ID - the handset by setting the BASE ID and the
basestation with a jumper placed on the 7-way pin connector

Dynamis Menu Reference 1
Press [MENU] and scroll the menu with [SCROLL] or the joystick Press [CANCEL] to move back up the menu
Option Choices Action
EDIT NAME SET NAME KEY: up to 16 characters free text
| Set 16 character name for locomotive or consist üto accept
|ûto cancel
|
EDIT SYMBOL SET SYMBOL SCROLL: Diesel / Steam / Electric / None üto accept
| Choose indicative symbol for locomotive or consist ûto cancel
|
EDIT SPEED SET SPEEDSTEPS SCROLL: 14 / 28 / 128 üto accept
| Sets speed steps decoder is operating at ûto cancel
|
EDIT FX MODE SET FUNCTIONS TO LATCHING
| SELECT: F0 / F1 / F2 / F3 / F4 / F5 / F6 / F7 F8 / F9 / F10 / F11
F12 /F13 F14 / F15 / F16 / F17 / F18 / F19 / F20 üto accept
| Sets individual functions to latch or trigger ûto cancel
|
DELETE LOCO CONFIRM DELETE üto accept
|or CONSIST Deletes the current locomotive or consist record from roster ûto cancel
|
PROGRAM WRITE ADDR ON MAINTRACK
| Writes a locomotive address using Programming on Main / Ops Mode
| |
| WRITE ADDR ON SERVICETRACK
| Writes a locomotive address using Service Mode*
| READ ADDR ON SERVICETRACK
| Reads address using Service Track
| (Function operates with DYNAMIS PRO box only)
| |
| PROGRAM ON SERVICE TRACK POS CV number
| VAL value
| |
| PROGRAM [CURRENT LOCO]ON MAINTRACK POM CV number
| VAL value
|
|
SYSTEM MENU
|
EDIT BASE ID SET BASE ID Enter number üto accept
| Default = 0 Range 0-3 ûto cancel
|
EDIT REMOTE ID SET REMOTE ID Enter number üto accept
|ûto cancel
|
SYSTEM INFO --------
| |
|EDIT BASE NAME SET BASE NAME Enter name üto accept
| | ûto cancel
| |
|BASE SERIAL NUMBER U00000000 üto accept
| | ûto cancel
| |
| BASE INFO_0 version number Read Only ûto cancel
| |
| EDIT REMOTE NAME SET REMOTE NAME Enter name üto accept
| | Default: Dynamis Remote ûto cancel
| |
| REMOTE INFO version number Read Only ûto cancel
|
EDIT JOYSTICK SPEED DELAY SET JOYSTICK SPEED DELAY Enter value üto accept
| Default = 8Range 0 - 63 ûto cancel
| sets the delay before the increase of speed with the joystick
EDIT JOYSTICK SPEED REPEAT SET JOYSTICK SPEED REPEAT Enter value üto accept
| Default = 12 Range 0 - 63 ûto cancel
| sets the speed of the increase of speed with the joystick
EDIT JOYSTICK MENU DELAY SET JOYSTICK MENU DELAY Enter value üto accept

| Default = 8 Range 0 - 63 ûto cancel
| sets the delay before the move within a with the joystick
EDIT JOYSTICK MENU REPEAT SET JOYSTICK MENU REPEAT Enter value üto accept
| Default = 63 Range 0 - 63 ûto cancel
| sets the speed of the movement within a menu with the joystick
EDIT BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS SET BACKLIGHT BRIGHTNESS Enter value üto accept
| Default = 6 Range 0 - 8 ûto cancel
|
EDIT BACKLIGHT DURATION SET BACKLIGHT DURATION Enter value üto accept
| Default = 60 Range 0 - 255 ûto cancel
|
EDIT STOPMODE SET STOPMODE SCROLL: POWER OFF / ESTOP LOCOMOTIVE üto accept
| Sets action on use of STOP button Default = Power off ûto cancel
|
EDIT SRV TRK PROG SET SRV TRK PROG SCROLL: CV Powerdown
| Select Service Track programming methods to use
Various combinations of Register Mode, CV Mode, Paged mode
with or without powerdown üto accept
| Default = CV Powerdown ûto cancel
|
EDIT TRK TIMEOUT SET TRK TIMEOUT SCROLL: No timeout / 7.5 sec / 15 sec / 30 sec
Sets time without handset / basestation connection before power off üto accept
| Default = 30 sec ûto cancel
|
FACTORY RESET ARE YOU SURE ? üto accept
Reset the default values ûto cancel
USB settings - baud rate
If required the USB baud rate can be slowed to 9600 with a jumper in
RailCom settings
baud rate set to 9600
RailCom off
Selecting track voltage via control on power supply
N 14V
HO / OO 16V to 18V
O 18V
G 21V
RailCom address
Please refer to the full DCC instructions available at www.bachmann.co.uk

Dynamis Ultima Warranty
The Dynamis Ultima product that this certificate is enclosed with has a Warranty for 24 months from the date of
purchase against faulty materials or workmanship subject to the following conditions. During this period such defects
that occur will be repaired or defective parts replaced free of charge.
1. This Warranty applies only if the item was purchased from an authorised retailer of Bachmann Europe plc
(‘Bachmann’) within the European Union / EEA. This Warranty does not confer any rights other than those expressly
set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. The Warranty is offered as an
additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
2. For claims under this Warranty, the product must be returned to Bachmann at the owners expense and risk directly
to Bachmann Europe plc, Moat Way, Barwell, Leicestershire LE9 8EY with evidence of the purchase date in form of
retailer receipt /invoice accompanied by a letter or Service Request form setting out the date and place of purchase,
giving a brief explanation of the problem that has led to the claim. It is essential that the claim reach the above address
on or before the last day of this Warranty period. Late claims will not be considered.
3. The benefits of this Warranty are available only to the initial retail purchaser of the product for the time of ownership
of the product or expiry of the warranty period whichever should come first and are not in any way transferable to
another.
4. The Warranty does not extend to cover damage resulting from misuse or careless handling, accidental damage,
wear and tear, or use on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the product as appropriate.
5. The Warranty may be considered void if repairs have been attempted other than by Bachmann staff.
6. The Warranty is on the original product in its entirely and does not extend to individual components removed from
the product. In respect of train sets the warranty applies to motorised units and controllers only
7. In the event that Bachmann chooses to replace a product it will be with the nearest appropriate model of its choice.
8. Bachmann’s liability under this Warranty will in no case exceed the price paid for the product as originally
manufactured.
9. It is essential that a retailer receipt / invoice showing the item as purchased is enclosed: please ensure this is
obtained from the retailer at time of purchase and kept should Warranty Service be required.
Common errors and likely causes
7 Cannot Add Loc - roster of handset is full (40 items)
8 Cannot Add Consist - roster of handset is full (40 items)
9 No MainTrackRead - decoder does not support RailCom
10 No ServiceTrackRead -
11 Reading Error - error in reading from decoder -
12 Writing Error - error in writing to decoder