RR-Concepts StationMaster User manual

This manual contains detailed hookup and programming instructions for the
StationMaster Decelerator Reverser.
Please download the most recent “wire-to-wire” hookup diagrams at http://www.RR-Concepts.com.
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Your StationMaster will be damaged if power is put on any of the sensor terminals!!
Remember that your StationMaster contains a micro controller and can be reset by cycling
the power. To do this, turn your transformer off for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
Before we Start Please do not attach XFMR wires (from your power pack)
to any other terminals except the designated transformer inputs. (XFMR)
StationMaster
Reverser
Two Color Status LED Top Speed Adjust and
programming
Red Sensor LED
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StationMaster Basic Hookup Description
The StationMaster is designed to be installed
between the train transformer, and the track.
Attach 11 & 12 to your transformer's
DC output (Sometimes labeled as
TRACK). Set your transformer’s
throttle position to the desired top speed
of the train. If the StationMaster does
not "light up", then reverse the direction on
the transformer to change the voltage polarity, or swap these
two wires.
Attach7&8toyour track. This is the
controlled output voltage.
Terminals1&2arethestart DECEL sensor.
When this sensor detects a magnet, the StationMaster will decelerate
your train, pause, and then accelerate in the same direction. The RED led will light up when
this sensor is detected. By placing multiple DECEL sensors wired in
parallel, you can stop at multiple stations on your railroad.
TRACK
XFMR
DECEL Sensor
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REVERSE
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Terminals3&4aretheREVERSE sensor.
When this sensor detects a magnet, the StationMaster will decelerate
your train, pause, reverse direction, and then accelerate. The RED led will light up when
this sensor is detected. By placing two DECEL sensors at extreme ends wired in
parallel, the train will do a simple back and forth operation. See the hookup diagram for
more details.
REVERSE Sensor
XFMR
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REVERSE
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DECEL sensor
Stopping
Position
To
Power Pack
TRACK
Terminals
Attach to
TRACK
Basic Non-Reversing Hookup Diagram for
Automatic Station Stops with Deceleration/Acceleration
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To Left Rail
Place MAGNET
on bottom of engine.
Add additional sensors in PARALLEL
for additional station stops.
For a simple station stop, this is all you need to do!
See below for programming the deceleration, pause, and acceleration times.
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Terminals 5 and 6 are the optional STOP sensor.
STOP Sensor
When the train is decelerating and this sensor
detects a magnet, the train will immediately STOP.
This sensor is not necessary unless a critical stop position
is required.
Note that this sensor will have no effect unless the train is
decelerating.
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Top Speed Adjust
The top "cruising" speed of the train can be
adjusted by turning the "top speed" dial.
Fully clockwise is "full speed". Turn this dial down
as necessary to obtain the desired speed.
If you have a fixed DC power supply, then use this
dial to set the top speed of your trains.
(See below)
Typically, this dial is set fully clockwise and the
transformer is used to set the speed of the train.
To program your StationMaster, turn this dial fully
counter-clockwise to enter “programming mode”.
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1. Make sure all three sensor inputs are open. (Red “Sensor” LED is off)
2. If the top speed dial is not already at zero, then turn the top speed dial to zero.
(fully counter-clockwise.) All LED'S will turn off.
3. Close terminals 1 and 2. (Either place a magnet over the sensor, or
touch terminals 1 and 2 together with a piece of wire or a paperclip)
Keep these terminals closed.
4. Watch the TWO COLOR led. Each flash will increase the deceleration
distance.
Open the terminals when the desired number of flashes
have occurred.
The LED will turn orange when the longest Deceleration rate is set (10 counts).
DECEL
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(TRAIN Stops fastest)
When orange, the “ ” mode will be set.
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RED
The shortest deceleration Distance will be with one flash
SELF adjusting deceleration
A typical number is 5. Repeat this procedure if you want a different
value.
When finished with all programming, increase the top speed dial clockwise to MAX,
or to a desired top speed. All programming values are stored in flash memory. This
means that once you program your StationMaster, it will never forget!
Programming:
Deceleration Rate
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1. Make sure all three sensor inputs are open. (Red “Sensor” LED is off)
2. If the top speed dial is not already at zero, then turn the top speed dial to zero.
(fully counter-clockwise.) All LED'S will turn off.
3. Close terminals 3 and 4. (Either place a magnet over the REVERSE sensor, or
touch terminals 3 and 4 together with a piece of wire or a paperclip)
Keep these terminals closed.
4. Watch the TWO COLOR led. Each GREEN flash will decrease the acceleration
rate.
Open the terminals when the desired number of flashes have occurred.
The LED will turn orange when the longest rate is set (about 10 counts).
When finished with all programming, increase the top speed dial clockwise to MAX,
or to a desired top speed.
The fastest acceleration will be with one flash.
acceleration
A typical
number is 5. Repeat this procedure if you want a different value.
All programming values are stored in flash memory. This
means that once you program your StationMaster, it will never forget!
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Programming:
Acceleration Rate
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DECEL
REVERSE
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SPEED
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1. Make sure all three sensor inputs are open. (red “Sensor” Led is off)
2. If the top speed dial is not already at zero, then turn the top speed dial to zero.
(fully counter-clockwise.) All LED'S will turn off.
3. Close terminals 5 and 6. (Either place a magnet over the sensor, or
touch terminals 5 and 6 together with a piece of wire or a paperclip)
Keep these terminals closed.
4. Watch the TWO COLOR led. Each ORANGE flash will increase the waiting time.
Open the terminals when the desired number of flashes have occurred.
The LED will turn orange when an infinite delay is set (after 10 counts).
A fun thing to do would be to connect the ACCEL terminals
to a doorbell switch. Your train would patiently wait until someone pushed the button!
When finished with all programming, increase the top speed dial clockwise to MAX,
or to a desired top speed.
STOP
.A wait time of zero will be with one flash
When infinite delay is set, then the ACCEL sensor is required to start up the
train after a station stop.
A typical
number is 5. Repeat this procedure if you want a different value.
All programming values are stored in flash memory. This
means that once you program your StationMaster, it will never forget!
The number of orange FLASHES will correspond to the following time delays:
1: 0 seconds, no wait.
2: 10 seconds,
3: 20 seconds,
4: 30 seconds,
5: 1 minute,
6: 2 minutes,
7: 5 minutes,
8: 10 minutes,
9: 30 minutes,
10: Infinite, wait for GO sensor.
Note that these times are not exact. Actual time values will be within 2%.
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Programming:
Pause Time
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Alternate Red/Green Flashing: train is .
Green NOT flashing Train is
Red flashing: Train is
Red flashing at 1 second period
One or more of the three sensors is detected.
Two Red Blinking LED's indicate a or
. The StationMaster will resume after the condition
is fixed. Note that reducing the top speed dial while the train
is running could cause this. Cycle power on the StationMaster
to resume operations after reducing the top speed.
ACCELERATING
: AT TOP CRUISING SPEED.
DECELERATING.
: PAUSED, WAITING FOR
TIME DELAY.
RED led ON:
SHORT CIRCUIT
DERAIL
STATUS LED
SENSOR LED
LED indicators
Your StationMaster is warranted, and guaranteed operational for 1 year.
It will be repaired or replaced at no charge within that time period.
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WARRANTY
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FYI - The short circuit detection is done by measuring the track voltage once the
train has reached top speed. If there is a 20% voltage drop, then a short circuit
is assumed and the StationMaster will cut power. Once a short is detected, the
StationMaster will re-check every 5 seconds to see if the problem is corrected and
then resume operations once correct.

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Power Pack
TRACK
Terminals
Attach to
TRACK
Multiple Station Stops- Non Reverse
Sensor Placement on Track
To Left Rail
Your train can stop at many stations
on the loop by adding DECEL
sensors in parallel.
Every sensor that the train passes over will cause a declerate/pause/accelerate
sequence.
Suggested Sensor Placement on track with the magnet installed
in the center of the train.
Sensor Placement for identifying a train.
Offset the train’s magnet
to the same side.
For example,
passenger trains
have the magnet
on the right and stop at the passenger station. Freight trains
have their magnet on the left and stop at the freight station.
Enjoy your StationMaster!
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To
Power Pack
DC TRACK
Terminals.
If StationMaster does not turn on.
reverse direction on transformer.
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Power Pack
DC TRACK
Terminals.
If StationMaster does not turn on.
reverse direction on transformer.
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TRACK
To
TRACK
Place MAGNET
on bottom of engine.
MAGNET is not
necessary.
For in-between stops:
Place 2 TRAI N SENSORS at each
station. (One foot apart)
Wire in parallel, and attach to
DECEL terminals.
For in-between stops:
Place 2 TRAI N SENSORS at each
station. (One foot apart)
Wire in parallel, and attach to
DECEL terminals.
With a
How to do... Point to Point Reversing
StationMaster/Reverser
Sensors in PARALLEL.
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Sensor Method
Isolator Method
After reversing, train will accelerate
For most trains, the StationMaster can detect when the engine
has reached the end of the track and has entered the diode
isolator section. This will start the delay cycle.
After reversing, train will accelerate in the opposite direction.
Diode Isolators (two places)
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