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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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 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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4.3. Releasin the functions
The function outputs can be released by pushin the function keys. The
mappin of the outputs to the function keys is arbritary. It is possible to
assi n several function keys and switchin inputs to one output.
Output DCC format MM format
AUX1 to AUX3 F0 to F28 F0 to F4
4.4. Feedback with RailCom**
RailCom is a lo for bi-directional communication in di ital model
railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e. . the feedback of
the address and the CV values from the decoder to the di ital central
unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors). The decoders must be
desi ned to send the RailCom messa es.
When so pro rammed, the FD-R Basic 2 sends
on channel 1: continuously its (basic, extended or consist) address
(so-called RailCom broadcast data ramm) and
on channel 2: a CV messa e after a DCC CV read-out command.
It can be pro rammed that way it transfers after a CV read-out
command
the CV values pro rammed for its operation as a function decoder or
the CV values correspondin to those of an added vehicle decoder
not compatible to RailCom.
Sendin RailCom messa es is only possible in layouts with a DCC si nal
on the rails. It is not possible to use the RailCom-function in a pure
Motorola environment.
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4.5. POM-update
POM-update is a procedure allowin to update the decoder´s firmware
(= specific decoder software) without dismountin the decoder or usin
a specific device. POM-update is based upon pro rammin on main
(POM) for the DCC format.
Preconditions for usin the procedure are:
Di ital central unit with PC interface providin the DCC format and
POM. Hint: As nearly every manufacturer of central units uses his
own procedure for pro rammin on main, the POM-update can be
performed with the followin central units only (status 01/2015):
MasterControl (Tams Elektronik)
Intellibox 1 (Uhlenbrock**)
CS2 (Maerklin**)
The current list of central units allowin to perform the POM-update
is available on our homepa e.
PC. The system software must support Java.
Software "POM-Updater.exe": You will find it on the CD included in
delivery. It is also available on our homepa e for free download.
You can download the current firmware version of the decoder free of
char e from our homepa e. If you want to et information on new
firmware versions please subsribe to our newsletter on our hompa e.
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5. Technical specifications
Data format DCC and MM
Feedback lo RailCom
Supply volta e 12-24 V di ital volta e or
max. 18 V analo ue d.c. volta e
Current consumption
(without connected loads) max. 20 mA
Max. total current 700 mA
Number of function outputs
max. current per output
3
AUX1 and AUX2: 300 mA
AUX3: 100 mA
Connection for buffer capacitor
Capacity
Electric stren th
1
100 to 470 µF
> 25 V
Protected to IP 00
Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C
Ambient temperature in stora e -10 ... +80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 %
Dimensions approx. 13 x 9,5 x 3,5 mm
Wei ht
without cables
with cables
approx. 0,8
approx. 1,3
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6. Connections
Note the following comment in order to protect the
decoder from (maybe irreparable) damage!
Avoid all conductin connections between the decoder and
accessories connected to the decoder´s common return conductor for
all function outputs on the one hand and metal parts of the vehicle or
the rails on the other hand. Connections result for example from badly
isolated connectin wires (as well at the stripped ends of connectin
wires not in use) or insufficient fixin and isolatin the decoder or the
accessory, for example. Risk of short circuit!
Before connectin the li htin and other accessories to the outputs
check if the output´s current is below the maximum permissible value
per output and the total current is below the safe load. Should the
permissible output current be exceeded, this normally results in
dama e to the decoder.
You should under no circumstances connect the decoder´s return
conductor for all functions to vehicle round. Risk of short circuit!
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6.1. Connector pin assi nment
Colour
of wire
Connection to
(for use of settin s in state of delivery)
X1 white AUX1 (li htin forward motion, function key F0)
max. current: 300 mA
X2 reen AUX2 (function key F1)
max. current: 300 mA
X3 brown Ne ative pole (-) of buffer capacitor
X4
X5
black
red
Current collector (ri ht / left in direction of motion):
X4= left current collector (or vehicle round)
X5= ri ht current collector (or slider)
X6 yellow AUX3 (li htin backward motion, function key F0)
max. current: 100 mA
X7 blue Return conductor for all functions (+)
Positive pole (+) of buffer capacitor
Fi . 1: Connections
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6.2. Connection to the volta e supply
When connectin the vehicle´s current collectors check the ri ht
assi nment (left / ri ht). When interchan in the connections, the
outputs switched dependin on the direction of motion will be switched
incorrectly in re ard to the direction of travel.
6.3. Connectin accessories to the outputs
Disconnect any existin diodes in the leads to the lamps, otherwise the
lamps mi ht not li ht. Connect the lamps and the accessories to the
function outputs of the decoder (AUX1 to AUX3). Observe the maximum
current of the outputs (AUX1, AUX2: 300 mA, AUX3: 100 mA).
When you want to use the factory (default) settin s of the decoder,
check the precedin list. Otherwise you can assi n the outputs to the
function keys voluntarily by settin the confi uration variables.
If the lamp or the accessory is already connected with one side to
vehicle round, the connection is complete. If not, connect the second
side of the lamp or the accessory to the decoder´s return conductor for
all functions (point X7).
6.4. Connectin LEDs to the function outputs
The decoder´s function outputs switch respective to the decoder
round. For that reason you must connect the cathodes (-) of the LEDs
to the function outputs and the anodes (+) to the decoder´s common
return conductor for all function outputs (point X7).
Caution:
If you use li ht-emittin diodes (LEDs) you must always operate them
via a series resistor, otherwise they will be dama ed when put into
operation or their duration of life will be reduced considerably!
When doin without a series resistor, other components undertake the
series resistor´s function (e. . rails, wheels, current connectors),
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possibly leadin to a modification of the data si nal and thus to
disturbances in di ital operation.
Always determine the necessary series resistor´s value for the peak
value of the available operatin volta e. With re ulated boosters this
corresponds to the specified boosters´ output (= track) volta e. With
not re ulated boosters or analo ue drivin transformers the peak
value is approx. 1,4 fold the nominal volta e specified on the
transformer.
Serial connection of LEDs
When you want to connect several LEDs to one output you can switch them
in series via a common series resistor. The current consumption is max. 20
mA for all LEDs, dependin on the series resistor´s value. The maximum
number of LEDs to be connected in series results from
Peak value of the operatin volta e
- sum of the forward volta es of all LEDs
> 0
The advanta e of this solution is the low current consumption.
In order to determine the necessary series resistor for a serial LED´s
connection first add the forward volta es of all LEDs. The forward
volta es depend on the li htin colour and should be iven in the
technical specifications. In case there is no manufacturer information
available, you can take as a basis 4 V for white and blue LEDs and 2 V
for yellow, oran e, red and reen LEDs.
The remainin volta e has to be "eliminated" by a resistor. The formula
for the calculation of the resistor is:
required RV [Ohm] = ( UB [V] – ∑ UF [V] ) / (IF [mA] x 0.001)
UB = operatin volta e (peak value) | ∑ UF = sum of the forward volta es of all LEDs
IF = current with max. luminosity
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Parallel connection of LEDs
Alternatively, you can connect several LEDs in parallel, each via a series
resistor of its own. The current consumption is max. 20 mA for all LEDs,
dependin on the series resistor´s value. The maximum number of LEDs to
be connected in parallel results from
maximum current at the output
- sum of the current consumption of all LEDs
> 0
Advanta eous with this solution is that the LEDs already li hten when
their forward volta e has been reached (2 to 4 V, dependin on the
fluorescent colour), which makes this solution suitable for analo ue
mode. Disadvanta eous is the hi h current consumption.
The formula for the calculation of the resistor is:
required RV [Ohm] = ( UB [V] – UF [V] / (IF [mA] x 0.001)
UB = operatin volta e (peak value) | UF = forward volta e of the LED
IF = current with max. luminosity
In order to save current, you can limit the LEDs´current consumption to
10 mA, which normally does not cause a visible loss of luminance.
Fi . 2: Connection of LEDs
and accessories to the funtion
outputs (examples)
AUX1: lamp
AUX2: parallel connection of
LEDs
AUX3: serial connection of
LEDs
AUX4: combination of parallel
and serial connection of LEDs
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6.5. Connectin inductive loads
When connectin inductive loads (e. . TELEX couplin s, relays or other
accessories with coils), you should switch a free-wheelin diode (e. .
1N400x) in parallel, in order to avoid dama e at the output. Check to
connect the anode of the diode to the function output.
6.6. Connectin accessories via a relay
When you want to switch an accessory / accessories via the decoder,
which connection would lead to exceedin the maximum current at the
output or of the decoder, you can switch the accessories via a relay
(e. . 1xUm 1A 12V, item no. 84-61010) and connect them directly to
the vehicle´s current collector. As described in the section "Connectin
inductive loads" you should switch a free-wheelin diode (e. . 1N400x)
in parallel to the relay.
The current consumed by the relay depends on its type. The relay
named in the example needs approx. 100 mA.
Fi . 3: Connection
of an accessory via
a relay
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6.7. Connectin a buffer capacitor
In sections with bad contact to the rails the power supply of the
decoder can be interrupted. Possible consequences are e. . flickerin
li htin . In these and similar cases you can find a remedy by
connectin a buffer capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor should have a
capacity of 100 to 470 µF and an electric stren th of minimum 25 V.
Observe the correct polarity when connectin the capacitor!
6.8. Fixin the decoder
After havin finished all connections you should fix the decoder, to
avoid short circuits by contact to metal parts of the vehicle, for
example. You can use double sided adhesive tape for it, for example.
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