Hornby HM6000 User manual

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HM | DC - Instruction Manual 1/4/2021
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Manufactured by:
HORNBY HOBBIES LTD
Westwood Industrial Estate,
Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX,
United Kingdom
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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.
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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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