tams elektronik EasySound mini User manual

Manual
EasySound mini
Item no. 43-09200
Sound module
with SUSI interface
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Table of contents
1. Gettin started ...........................................................................3
2. Safety instructions.......................................................................4
3. Safe and correct solderin ...........................................................7
4. Operation overview.....................................................................9
5. Technical specifications..............................................................13
6. Connections .............................................................................14
7. Savin and releasin the sound files...........................................19
8. Check list for troubleshootin .....................................................21
9. Guarantee bond........................................................................23
10. EU declaration of conformity.....................................................24
11. Declarations conformin to RoHs and WEEE directives ..............24
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All ri hts reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
includin photocopyin , without prior permission in writin from Tams
Elektronik GmbH.
Subject to technical modification.
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1. Gettin started
How to use this manual
This manual ives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct
connectin of the module, and operation. Before you start, we advise
you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety
instructions and the checklist for trouble shootin . You will then know
where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of
effort to correct.
Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If
you pass the module on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
Intended use
The EasySound mini is desi ned to be operated accordin to the
instructions in this manual with di ital model railways. Any other use is
inappropriate and invalidates any uarantees.
The EasySound mini should not be mounted by children under the a e
of 14.
Readin , understandin and followin the instructions in this manual
are mandatory for the user.
Checking the package contents
Please make sure that your packa e contains:
one sound module,
one microSD card with adapter,
an electrolytic capacitor (100 µF / 25 V),
a CD (containin the manual and further information).
Note: a loudspeaker is not included in the packa e.
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Required materials
In order to play the sounds you need:
a loudspeaker with an impedance of a minimum 32 Ohm and a
rated load-carryin capacity of 0,1 Watt;
If you want to release or interrupt the playback automatically you need:
reed contacts with one normally-open contact (e. . item no. 84-
53110-10) and / or
Hall-sensors (e. . item no. 84-53210-01) and
permanent ma nets (e. . Neodym ma nets Ø 3mm, thickness =
2 mm, item no. 84-53990-10).
2. Safety instructions
Mechanical hazards
Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch
out for sharp ed es when you pick up the PCB.
Visibly dama ed parts can cause unpredictable dan er. Do not use
dama ed parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.
Electrical hazards
Touchin powered, live components,
touchin conductin components which are live due to malfunction,
short circuits and connectin the circuit to another volta e than
specified,
impermissibly hi h humidity and condensation build up
can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the followin
precautions to prevent this dan er:
Never perform wirin on a powered module.
Assemblin and mountin the kit should only be done in closed,
clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.
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Only use low power for this module as described in this manual and
only use certified transformers.
Connect transformers and solderin irons only in approved mains
sockets installed by an authorised electrician.
Observe cable diameter requirements.
After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for
dispersion.
Use only ori inal spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the
ready-built module.
Fire risk
Touchin flammable material with a hot solderin iron can cause fire,
which can result in injury or death throu h burns or suffocation.
Connect your solderin iron or solderin station only when actually
needed. Always keep the solderin iron away from inflammable
materials. Use a suitable solderin iron stand. Never leave a hot
solderin iron or station unattended.
Thermal danger
A hot solderin iron or liquid solder accidentally touchin your skin can
cause skin burns. As a precaution:
use a heat-resistant mat durin solderin ,
always put the hot solderin iron in the solderin iron stand,
point the solderin iron tip carefully when solderin , and
remove liquid solder with a thick wet ra or wet spon e from the
solderin tip.
Dangerous environments
A workin area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause
accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by workin in a clean, dry room
with enou h freedom of movement.
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Other dangers
Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they
are inattentive and not responsible enou h. Children under the a e of
14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built
module.
Caution:
Little children can swallow small components with sharp ed es, with
fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.
In schools, trainin centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be
supervised by qualified personnel.
In industrial institutions, health and safety re ulations applyin to
electronic work must be adhered to.
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3. Safe and correct solderin
Caution:
Incorrect solderin can cause dan ers throu h fires and heat. Avoid
these dan ers by readin and followin the directions iven in the
chapter Safety instructions.
Use a small solderin iron with max. 30 Watt or a re ulated
solderin iron.
Only use electronic tin solder with flux.
When solderin electronic circuits never use solderin -water or
solderin rease. They contain acids that can corrode components
and copper tracks.
Insert the component connectin pins of into the PCB´s holes as far
as possible without force. The components should be close to the
PCB´s surface.
Observe correct polarity orientation of the parts before solderin .
Solder quickly: holdin the iron on the joints lon er than necessary
can destroy components and can dama e copper tracks or solderin
eyes.
Apply the solderin tip to the solderin spot in such a way that the
part and the solderin eye are heated at the same time.
Simultaneously add solder (not too much). As soon as the solder
becomes liquid take it away. Hold the solderin tip at the spot for a
few seconds so that the solder flows into the joint, then remove the
solderin iron.
Do not move the component for about 5 seconds after solderin .
To make a ood solderin joint you must use a clean and unoxidised
solderin tip. Clean the solderin tip with a damp piece of cloth, a
damp spon e or a piece of silicon cloth.
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Cut the wires after solderin directly above the solderin joint with a
side cutter.
After placin the parts, please double check for correct polarity.
Check the PCB tracks for solder brid es and short circuits created by
accident. This would cause faulty operation or, in the worst case,
dama e. You can remove excess solder by puttin a clean solderin
tip on the spot. The solder will become liquid a ain and flow from
the solderin spot to the solderin tip.
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4. Operation overview
The sound module EasySound mini has to be connected via a SUSI
interface to a di ital vehicle decoder (locomotive or function decoder) and
is controlled by the vehicle decoder. The di ital format used to control the
vehicle decoder has no effect on the EasySound mini´s mode of
operation. The module can play 13 different sound files separately.
Data storage
In order to save the sounds to be reproduced by the EasySound maxi
an inte rated micro SD-card is used, which has to be put into a card
holder on the rear side. Cards with any memory space can be applied.
Sound recordin s available as audio-file in waveform audio file format
(file extension "wav"), have to be copied from a PC to the SD-card (e. .
from a sound CD, an internet sound archive or a self-made recordin ).
By means of sound processin pro rams the audio-files can be adapted
to special requirements or individual soundscapes can be made.
Releasing the sound files
You can release up to 12 different sounds by activatin the function
buttons F1 to F12. The files are assi ned to the function buttons by
indicatin their numbers in the file´s names.
An additional (13th) sound is released as soon as the switchin input #1
on the module is connected to round. In order to establish the round
you can
connect the switchin input #1 to a function output of the decoder.
As soon as the function is switched on, the file is played.
release an external contact. This version allows the release of the
playback automatically. For this purpose you can use reed contacts
or Hall sensors in combination with permanent ma nets in the track
for example.
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