TAMS FD-R Basic 2 User manual

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Manual
FD-R Basic 2
Item no. 42-01160 | 42-01161
Function decoder
and RailCom transmitter
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Contents
1. Gettin started............................................................................4
2. Safety instructions.......................................................................5
3. Safe and correct solderin ...........................................................8
4. Operation overview.....................................................................9
4.1. Modes of operation.............................................................9
4.2. Function outputs...............................................................10
4.3. Releasin the functions......................................................11
4.4. Feedback with RailCom**..................................................11
4.5. POM-update......................................................................12
5. Technical specifications..............................................................13
6. Connections..............................................................................14
6.1. Connector pin assi nment..................................................15
6.2. Connection to the volta e supply........................................16
6.3. Connectin accessories to the outputs................................16
6.4. Connectin LEDs to the function outputs............................16
6.5. Connectin inductive loads.................................................19
6.6. Connectin accessories via a relay......................................19
6.7. Connectin a buffer capacitor.............................................20
6.8. Fixin the decoder.............................................................20
7. Pro rammin ............................................................................21
7.1. Pro rammin with different types of central units................21
7.2. Memory areas of the FD-R Basic 2......................................24
8. Confi uration variables and MM-re isters....................................26
9. Performin a POM-Update.........................................................32
10. Check list for troubleshootin .....................................................34
11. Guarantee bond........................................................................38
12. Declaration of conformity...........................................................39
13. Declarations conformin to the WEEE directive...........................39
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The asterisks **
RailCom® is the re istered trademark of:
Lenz Elektronik GmbH | Vo elsan 14 | DE-35398 Gießen
To increase the text´s readability we have refrained from referin to
this point in each instance.
This manual mentions the followin companies:
Gebr. MÄRKLIN & Cie. GmbH
Stutt arter Str. 55-57 | DE-73033 Göppin en
Uhlenbrock Elektronik GmbH
Mercatorstrasse 6 | DE- 46244 Bottrop
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includin photocopyin , without prior permission in writin from Tams
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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 fittin
and connectin of the decoder, 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 decoder on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
Intended use
The function decoder FD-R Basic 2 is desi ned to be operated
accordin to the instructions in this manual in model buildin , especially
in di ital model railroad layouts. Any other use is inappropriate and
invalidates any uarantees.
The function decoder FD-R Basic 2 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 or five function decoders, dependin on the version
without soldered connectin wires or
with soldered connectin wires;
a CD (containin the manual, Software "POM-Updater.exe" and
further information).
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Required materials
For mountin and connectin the decoder you need:
an electronic solderin iron (max. 30 Watt) or a re ulated solderin
iron with a fine tip and a solderin iron stand,
a tip-cleanin spon e,
a heat-resistant mat,
a small side cutter, a wire stripper and a pair of tweezers,
electronic tin solder (0.5 mm diameter).
In order to connect decoders without soldered connectin wires you will
need wire. Recommended cross sections: > 0.04 mm² for all
connections.
In order to brid e short current interruptions you need:
an electrolytic capacitor with a capacity of 100 to 470 µF and a
proof volta e of minimum 25 V.
2. Safety instructions
Caution:
Inte rated circuits (ICs) are inserted on the decoder. They are
sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch components without first
dischar in yourself. Touchin a radiator or other rounded metal part
will dischar e you.
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.
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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.
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.
ire 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.
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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.
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. Keep the solderin tip
clean so the heat of the solderin iron is applied to the solder point
effectively.
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.
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
wire 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.
The joint should be held still for about 5 seconds after solderin .
To make a ood solderin joint you should 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.
After solderin check (preferably with a ma nifyin lass) tracks for
accidental solder brid es and short circuits. This would cause faulty
operation or, in the worst case, permanent 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 FD-R Basic 2 can be used as
a function decoder, e. . to switch the li htin in a control car and /
or
a RailCom transmitter in addition to a locomotive or function decoder
that is not compatible to RailCom.
4.1. Modes of operation
Digital operation
The function decoder FD-R Basic 2 is a multiple protocol decoder, that
can operate with and automatically reco nise both DCC or Motorola
formats.
The number of addresses is dependant on the format bein used:
Motorola-Format: 255 addresses,
DCC-Format: 127 Basis-addresses or 10.239 Basic addresses.
In the DCC format the decoder can be driven in all speed levels (14, 28
or 128).
Pro rammin the decoders is done:
in Motorola format (MM) by settin the re isters,
in DCC format by settin the confi uration variables (direct
pro rammin , DCC conform) or by POM (pro rammin on main =
main track pro rammin ).
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Analogue mode
The decoder can also be used in analo ue model railway layouts run
with a D.C. speed control (not with an A.C. speed control). When puttin
the vehicle on the rails the decoder reco nizes automatically if it is run
in analo ue or di ital mode and sets the correspondin operation
mode. The automatic reco nition of the analo ue mode can be
switched off.
It is not possible to switchin the function outputs on or off in analo ue
mode. Outputs to be switched with F0 are switched on or off in
analo ue mode accordin to the direction of travel with layouts run with
a D.C. speed control, provided the return conductor of the lamps or
accessories is connected to the decoder´s return conductor for all
functions.
4.2. Function outputs
The decoder has three function outputs for the connection of optional
accessories (e. . li htin , smoke enerator, electric couplin ):
two outputs with a maximum current of 300 mA each and
one output with a maximum current of 100 mA each.
Effects of all function outputs
Switchin on and off dependin on the direction of travel.
Flashin : frequency, keyin ratio (= ration of on to off) and startin
time within a phase can be set. Examples of use: sin le flashli hts,
alternatin flashli hts or strobe li hts.
Dimmin : Example of use: The electric bulbs of older vehicles made
for analo ue operation can be dimmed and thus must not be
exchan ed after the mountin of the decoder.
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