Hornby HM6000 User manual

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Contents
HM | DC - Instruction Manual
Operation Notes
Specification
Connecting (via Standard BLE)
Control - Speed
Control - Directional Buttons
Control - Brake
Control - Stop
Control - Emergency Stop / Resume All
Control - Sounds
Control - Sound List
Setup - Min / Max Speed Range
Setup - Inertia
Setting Up Accessories
Accessories - Accessory Control
Accessories - Accessory Screen
Provisioning (via Bluetooth Mesh)
Operation Notes
Specification
Deleting a HM Unit - Force Delete
Device Settings - Edit Device Name
Device Settings - Edit Device Image
Circuit Settings - Edit Circuit Name
Circuit Settings - Edit Circuit Image
App Language
Slider Behaviour - Live Swiping
Slider Behaviour - Drag & Drop
Deleting a HM Unit - Delete
Accessories - Accessory Toolbar
Disconnecting
Unprovisioning - Through HM | DC
Unprovisioning - Factory Reset
Firmware - Update Firmware
App Inactivity - Pause & Resume Layout
App Inactivity - Disable
Short-Circuit Detection - Short-Circuit
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R7292 | HM6000

Specification
Wall Power Unit: P9100 / P9300 (UK) Input: 220-240V AC Output: 15V DC / 1A
Controller track output maximum - Continuous current: 1.5A @ 15V DC
Note: Controller overall maximum current limit (Track outputs): 1.5A
Model: HM6000 Radiation Frequency: 2402MHz-2480MHz,
FCC ID: 2ACUF-HM6000 Power ≤10mW
IC: 12075A-HM6000 SKU: R7292
Operation Notes
Firstly, please follow the Quick Start Guide - Initial setup. Ensure that the Quick Start Instructions on
the HM | DC application have been followed and your application is setup. Next make sure the Quick
Start Guide - Calibration has also been completed to ensure your new system functions correctly.
If your locomotive does not respond to the controls, check that:
- All wheels of your locomotive are correctly aligned to the track
- All fishplates are fully engaged and all track sections are properly aligned
- The HM6000 (R7292) is correctly connected to your power track or power clip
- The mains power switch is ON
- The HM6000 Power LED is solid ‘RED’
- The HM6000 Bluetooth LED is solid ‘BLUE’ if it is a host or strobing ‘BLUE’ if it is a ‘non-host’ in the
the mesh.
If a metal object, such as a pin or derailed locomotive lies across the 2 running rails, a short circuit
may occur. This will activate the ‘Short-Circuit Detection’ within the application. Short-Circuit
Detection will allow you to quickly reset the system once the cause of the short circuit has been
identified and removed.
When controlling a locomotive at very low speed settings, a very small amount of electricity may still
reach the locomotive motor. This may result in a slight ‘hum’ emitting from the locomotive.
With some larger locomotives at higher speed ranges, with inertia settings set to ‘0’:
- You may notice when the direction is quickly altered, a short-circuit may occur. This can be avoided
by setting the acceleration and deceleration settings to greater than ‘2’.
Your new HM6000 can control up to 2 circuits independently, it is advised to independently isolate
circuits in order to get the best functionality from your system. This can be done by inserting ‘2’
Hornby isolating fishplates (R920) between 2 points. If circuits are left un-isolated from each other
and are connected to 2 circuits of the HM6000, if there is power in both circuits and polarity is
different - This could lead to a short-circuit between the 2 circuits.
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R7293 | HM6010

Specification
Wall Power Unit: P9100 / P9300 (UK) Input: 220-240V AC Output: 15V DC / 1A
(Channel 1, 2 & 3): Controller accessory output maximum - Continuous current: 140mA @ 14V DC
(Channel 4): Controller accessory output maximum - Continuous current: 500mA @ 12V DC
Model: HM6010 Radiation Frequency: 2402MHz-2480MHz,
FCC ID: 2ACUF-HM6010 Power ≤10mW
IC: 12075A-HM6010 SKU: R7293
Operation Notes
Firstly, please follow the Quick Start Guide - Initial setup. Ensure that the Quick Start Instructions on
the HM | DC application have been followed and your application is setup. Next make sure the Quick
Start Guide - Basic wiring configurations has also been followed to ensure your new system functions
correctly.
If your accessory does not respond to the controls, check that:
- All wires of your accessory are correctly wired into the HM6010.
- All fishplates are fully engaged and all track sections are properly aligned
- The HM6010 (R7293) is correctly connected to your P9100 or P9300 power supply unit
- The mains power switch is ON
- The HM6010 Power LED is solid ‘RED’
- The HM6010 Bluetooth LED is solid ‘BLUE’ if it is a ‘host’ or strobing ‘BLUE’ if it is a ‘non-host’ in the
the mesh.
A motor driven accessory can only be wired into channel 4 of the HM6010. This is to prevent damage
to certain accessories - If a signal light accessory is wired into channel 4 and set up incorrectly as a
pulsed accessory in the HM | DC application, this may blow out/damage the accessory.
The HM6010 also features a ‘Track’ input. This allows for the HM6010 to be wired into a digital power
track or power clip in a DCC setup allowing control of accessories independently of a DCC controller
and without the need for a power supply unit (transformer).
The HM6010 for points motors features a ‘double-fire’. This is to attempt to throw points more
consistently as some track points have a higher resistance than others. It is recommended that points
motors installed into your system are correctly placed to ensure consistent throwing of points from
open to closed and vice versa.
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Provisioning
(Connecting to a HM unit via Bluetooth Mesh)
Tap on ‘Device Provisioning’ and then ‘Start Scan’, this will search for your HM6000/HM6010 unit(s) [1].
Tap on the device named ‘HM6000-####’ or ‘HM6010-####’ [2]. The 4 digits after your HM Unit name
is unique to your HM6000 or HM6010 unit.
Tap on ‘Provision Device’ [3] and wait for the successfully provisioned prompt [4]. This will bind the
HM6000/HM6010 to your phone or tablet.
If you wish to pass control to another device, please tap on ‘Unprovision Device’ on the
‘Manage Device’ screen. Please see ‘Unprovisioning’ section of this manual (Page 22).
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon again to switch back to the Settings screen and tap on the ‘Device Connectivity’
icon [1].
Next, tap on ‘Connect’ and then select ‘Automatically Allocate’. The system will pick the strongest
possible connection for the host [5].
Alternatively, if you have multiple HM units, you can ‘Manually Allocate’ and choose the best host for
yourself [5].
Once your device is connected & meshed as a ‘Host’ [6], the Bluetooth LED on your HM6000/HM6010
should be solid ‘BLUE’.
If you have more than one HM device; when connected as a ‘Non-Host’, the Bluetooth LED should be
strobing ‘BLUE’.
HM | DC utilises a new Bluetooth Mesh Architecture to allow for the best possible connection to your
HM devices. The HM6000/HM6010 requires provisioning to your IOS/Android phone or tablet.
First ensure that you have followed the HM6000 or HM6010 Quick Start Guide and ensure that your
HM unit is switched on and the ‘RED’ LED is solid.
Please ensure Bluetooth on your phone or tablet is switched on.
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Settings screen.
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Under ‘General Settings’ on the ‘App Settings’ screen, tap on ‘Bluetooth Mode’ [7], then select
‘Standard BLE’ [8] and tap ‘Yes’ on the pop-up prompt. Please note: This will disconnect all your
HM units, but it will not unprovision any HM units from your phone or tablet.
Tap on ‘Device Provisioning’ and then ‘Start Scan’, this will search for your HM6000/HM6010 unit [9].
Tap on the device named ‘HM6000’ or ‘HM6010’ [10].
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon again to switch back to the Settings screen and tap on the ‘Device Connectivity’
icon.
Next, tap on the ‘Connect All’ button. This will also connect any other HM units that are switched on,
paired with your phone or tablet and in range [11].
If you wish to only connect 1 HM unit, tap on the HM unit you wish to connect and select ‘Connect’ on
the ‘Manage Device’ screen.
Once your device is connected, the Bluetooth LED(s) on your HM6000/HM6010 unit(s) should be
solid ‘BLUE’.
HM | DC also allows for standard Bluetooth Low Energy if preferred over Bluetooth Mesh. This may
assist with performance on certain older devices in some scenarios.
First ensure that you have followed the HM6000 or HM6010 Quick Start Guide and ensure that your
HM unit is switched on and the ‘RED’ Power LED is solid.
Please ensure Bluetooth on your device is switched on.
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Settings screen.
Connecting (Standard BLE)
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Control
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
Speed
This slider control within the application is used to add power into your circuit(s) in order to speed up
and slow down your locomotives.
Using your finger, move the ‘Speed’ slider on ‘Circuit ’1’ from ‘0’ up in increments up to a max of
‘100’ [12] - [16]. Providing your system is correctly setup and your locomotive is on Circuit ‘1’
correctly, your locomotive will increase in speed with respect to the ‘Speed’ slider.
The setting of ‘100’ is your max speed setting possible [16].
The setting of ‘0’ is your minimum speed setting possible [12].
Troubleshooting:
- If you notice your locomotive not getting up to it’s full speed or you notice that the locomotive jumps
to a very high speed with a low ‘Speed’ slider setting, please ensure that the ‘Min / Max Speed Range’
settings on the Setup page are set to ‘0-100’. This is explained further in the Setup portion of this
instruction manual (Page 16).
- If you notice your locomotive gradually getting up to speed, please ensure that the ‘Acceleration’ &
‘Deceleration’ settings on the Setup page are set to ‘0’. This is explained further in the
Setup portion of this instruction manual (Page 17).
Speed Slider
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
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Directional Buttons
These button controls within the application are used to change the polarity of the circuit and
therefore the direction of the locomotive.
Using your finger, select the ‘Left’ [17] or ‘Right’ [18] directional buttons on ‘Circuit ’1’. Providing your
system is correctly calibrated and your locomotive is on Circuit ‘1’ correctly, your locomotive will change
direction in respect to the ‘Left’ or ‘Right’ directional buttons.
For the system to function at the optimum level, keeping all circuits consistent in direction is essential.
Troubleshooting:
- If you notice your locomotive travelling around the circuit in the opposite direction that is shown
on the directional buttons, please refer to the Quick Start Guide - Calibration for help with calibrating
the system. In simple terms, un-insert the circuit lead, rotate 180º and re-insert into the power track
or power clip.
Left
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
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Control
Brake
The Brake button within the application is used to slow the locomotive in small increments. This
will assist with shunting together 2 or more locomotives and gradually slowing down the locomotives
to a halt.
Using your finger, tap the ‘Brake’ button on the circuit controls that is connected to the locomotive
that you wish to slow. You should notice the ‘Speed’ slider begin to decrease [19] - [23] As the
‘Speed’ slider approaches lower end speeds, the increments will gradually get smaller and smaller
giving you plenty of control to easily shunt locomotives.
Troubleshooting:
- If you notice 2 or more different locomotives slowing at differing levels, this is due to the locomotive(s)
in question having different motors and running speeds in relation to the power being applied to the
circuit.
Brake Button
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
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Control
Stop
The ‘Stop’ button within the application is used to bring the locomotive to ‘0’ velocity. Inertia values
are not respected. If you wish for the locomotive to come to a stop with inertia values, please use
the ‘Speed’ slider and set it to ‘0’.
Using your finger, tap the ‘Stop’ button on the circuit controls that is connected to the locomotive
that you wish to slow to a halt. You should notice the ‘Speed’ slider decrease to ‘0’ [24] - [25].
Please note: Some locomotives will slow to a halt slower than others - This is usually down to the
locomotive in question; larger or heavier locomotives will have an increased braking distance and
therefore will take longer to come to a halt.
Stop Button
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
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Emergency Stop / Resume All
The ‘Emergency Stop’ button within the application is used to halt all circuits connected to the
HM | DC application. This will assist with manoeuvring that may take some thought as well as aiding in
avoiding locomotive collisions.
Using your finger, tap the ‘Emergency Stop’ button on the Control screen [26]. All circuits should come
to a halt (Inertia values are not respected).
This function will also act as a pause in time - Within this pause in time, ‘Speed’, ‘Brake’, ‘Stop’, &
‘Direction’ can be altered on the Control screen [28] - [29] & ‘Min / Max Speed Range’, ‘Acceleration’,
‘Deceleration’ and ‘Sound Profile’ can be altered on the Setup screen.
Next, tap the ‘Resume All’ button [27] / [29] to proceed with the alterations that have been made (or no
change); this will activate the system with the current settings on screen (Inertia values are respected).
Emergency Stop
Button
Resume All
Button
‘No changes’ ‘Alter Settings’
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
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Continuous Running
Sound Single Play Sounds
‘Diesel’ Profile‘Steam’ Profile ‘Electric’ Profile
Control
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
HM | DC Control is the new controls in order to control your circuit(s), please see below
instructions on using these controls to control your locomotives:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
Sounds
HM | DC features 18 sounds in total split across 3 sound profiles; ‘Steam’, ‘Diesel’ and ‘Electric’.
Each sound profile has 5 single play spot sounds and 1 continuous running sound.
Ensure that the volume is turned up on your device. Then, using your finger, tap the sound buttons in
order to allow playback through your device [30] / [31].
The ‘ ’ sound button features the continuous running sounds [30] and the 5 rightmost feature the
single play spot sounds [31]. Continuous running sounds will play dependent on the ‘Speed’ Slider.
Dependent on the selected profile, different sounds will play through the device. If you wish to alter
your sound profile:
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Setup screen.
Then, tap either the silhouette of a ‘Steam’, ‘Diesel’ or ‘Electric’ locomotive corresponding to the circuit
you wish for your sounds to play in respect of [32] / [33] / [34].
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Control screen.
Simply tap your finger on the ‘ ’ button; the button will be become highlighted and sound will play
through the device [31].
To turn off ‘Continuous Running Sound’, simply tap the ‘ ’ button [30].
Please note: Connecting a Bluetooth speaker will result in sounds playing through the speaker instead
of the device in hand.
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Sound list:
Medium Whistle
Wheel Slip
Coal Shovelling
Brake
Guard’s Whistle
Steam Chuffing
Horn: High-Low
Horn: Low-High
Brake Squeal
Slow Flange Squeal
Wagons Buffering
Diesel Engine Running
Electric Horn
Electric Brake
Brake Release
Electric Flange Squeal
Guard to Driver Bell
Electric Motor Running
Control
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Setup
HM | DC Setup are new track settings to give you more control over your locomotives than ever
before. Please see below instructions on using these settings to further control your locomotives:
Min / Max Speed Range
This dual slider control within the application is used to limit the speed of your locomotives.
Using your finger, begin to drag the ‘Min Speed’ slider to the right [35] - [36], this will increase the
minimum speed limit that your locomotive will travel at for the respective circuit. This will result in your
locomotive having a higher initial speed.
Using your finger, begin to drag the ‘Max Speed’ slider to the left [37] - [38], this will decrease the
maximum speed limit that your locomotive will travel at for the respective circuit. This will result in your
locomotive having a lower max speed.
When using DCC locomotives on Analogue mode, you will find that you will require more power in the
circuit in order for the locomotive to initially start moving. This can be alleviated by setting your
‘Min / Max Speed Range’ slider to have higher ‘Min Speed’.
Example: The ‘Min Speed’ [39] has been altered to a value of ‘50’, this will mean that the ‘Speed’
slider on the Layout Control screen only requires a value of ‘1’ in order to begin the locomotive moving.
Please note: Due to different DCC locomotives requiring different powers to get them rolling, some trial
and error may be required to perfect the ‘Min / Max Speed Range’ required for your given locomotive.
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Setup screen.
Min Speed
Slider
Max Speed
Slider
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Acceleration
Slider
Inertia
This slider control within the application is used to add inertia into your circuit(s) in order to speed up
and slow down your locomotives.
Using your finger, move the ‘Acceleration’ slider on ‘Circuit ’1’ from ‘0’ from left to right up to a max of
‘100’ [40] - [41]. Next, move to the Control screen and begin to increase the ‘Speed’ of Circuit
‘1’. You should notice the locomotive on Circuit ‘1’ will increase to it’s top speed slower. This can be
seen to give a more realistic representation of typical locomotive acceleration.
Note: This effect becomes more noticeable with a higher ‘Acceleration’ setting and increasing the
‘Speed’ from ‘0’ to ‘100’.
Using your finger, move the ‘Deceleration’ slider on ‘Circuit ’1’ from ‘0’ from left to right up to a max of
‘100’ [40] - [42]. Next, move to the Control screen and begin to decrease the ‘Speed’ of Circuit
‘1’. You should notice the locomotive on Circuit ‘1’ will decrease to a halt slower. This can be seen to
give a more realistic representation of typical locomotive deceleration.
Note: This effect becomes more noticeable with a higher ‘Deceleration’ setting and decreasing the
‘Speed’ from ‘100’ to ‘0’.
If you wish for your ‘Acceleration’ & ‘Deceleration’ to match, simply ensure that the ‘Acceleration’ &
‘Deceleration’ settings have the same value [43] / [44].
Please note: You may notice that the system includes a very small amount of innate inertia when altering
direction at higher ‘Speed’ values. This is in order to avoid short-circuiting - A large surge of current
occurs when changing polarity at higher speeds amongst larger locomotives that typically require
more power.
Deceleration
Slider
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R8243
Surface mounted
point motor
Please note: Hornby cannot be responsible for any
damage caused to non-Hornby products. It is advised
to read the instructions of your accessory and ensure
that an appropriate resistor is installed if required.
Failure to do so may result in damage to your
accessory [49].
- Channel 1, 2 & 3 output: 140mA - Max voltage 14V.
- Channel 4 output: 500mA - Constant voltage 12V.
Channel Button
In order for the HM | DC app to send the correct signal to operate your accessories, they will first need
to be correctly setup within the app.
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Settings screen.
Edit Circuit Name:
Tap on ‘Edit Devices’ under ‘Device Settings’ [45].
Tap on the HM6010 you wish to set up accessories for [46].
Next, tap on the ‘Channel’ button your given accessory is wired in to [47].
Select from ‘Point’, ‘Signal’, ‘Lights’ or ‘Turntable’ to match the accessory you have wired into the given
channel on your HM6010 and then tap ‘Done’ [48].
Please note: The ‘Turntable’* option is only available for Channel ‘4’. *(Motor driven accessory).
Channel 1 Setup
Point
Channel 2 Setup
Setting Up Accessories
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Accessories
Accessory Control
The HM | DC app allows for control of your accessories 2 ways; with the ‘Accessories Toolbar’ &
‘Accessories Screen’.
Firstly, please ensure that you have followed the HM6010 - Quick Start Guide and also followed
‘Setting Up Accessories’ within this manual (Page 18).
Accessories Screen
Tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Accessories screen.
Control pulsed ‘Points’ to an ‘OPEN’ or ‘CLOSED’ position by tapping the respective buttons [50].
A double-fire pulse will be sent to the Point Motor.
Please note: The HM6010 will have a 3 second delay before allowing points to fire again, this is to give
the capacitors time to charge.
Control ‘Signals’ to ‘RED’, ‘GREEN’ or ‘OFF’ by tapping the respective buttons shown [51]. The signal
will respond by changing colour.
Control constant ‘Lights’ ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ by tapping the respective buttons shown [52]. The lighting will
respond by turning on and off.
Control ‘Motor driven’ (‘Turntable option’) accessories ‘ON’ or ‘OFF’ by tapping the respective buttons
shown [53]. The motor will respond and drive your accessory.
If you have more than 1 HM6010 connected to HM | DC, you can swipe using the toolbar near the top of
screen to cycle through your HM6010 units and control more accessories [54].
- Channel 1, 2 & 3 output: 140mA - Max voltage 14V.
- Channel 4 output: 500mA - Constant voltage 12V.
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Accessories
Accessory Toolbar
The HM | DC app allows for control of your accessories on the same screen as your circuit controls by
enabling the ‘Accessory Toolbar’ setting within the ‘App Settings’.
To enable this setting, tap on the ‘ ’ Icon to switch to the Settings screen.
Tap on the ‘Accessories Toolbar’ button [55], then tap on ‘Enabled’ to turn on the ‘Accessory Toolbar’
setting [56].
Tap on the ‘ ’ icon to switch to the Control screen.
Providing your HM6010 is connected to HM | DC, you will notice at the top of the screen above your
circuit controls the ‘Accessory Toolbar’ [57].
Tap on the relevant buttons assigned to your accessories to activate them [58]. The buttons will cycle
through the different states for your accessory.
If you have more than 1 HM6010 connected to HM | DC, you can swipe the ‘Accessory Toolbar’ at the
top of screen to cycle through your HM6010 units and control more accessories [59].
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