Train-Tech SC1 DCC User manual

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SC1 DCC Signal Controller
Controls two x 2 aspect LED signals
•Control your Signals by DCC controller or PC
• Easy One-Touch DCC™ - no CV programming!
• Works with most LED colour light signals
• Just 2 wires to nearest track - reduces wiring
• Connect Signal LEDs direct - no resistors!
•LEDs fade as they change - just like real thing!
• Can synchronise to other Signals and points
SC1 - Signal Controller
Track Tester
• Quickly checks track for power faults
• Small & Larger Versions - for N gauge to G gauge!
• Multicolour LED Indicates the DC polarity, or DCC, or a fault
DCC Fitted Digital Signals
• Signal with DCC decoder built in - No CV programming
• Easy to fit and use - can just plug direct into track – no wires!
• Wide range available - also available with Feathers and Theatres
One-Touch DCC™ Point Controllers
• Control points and uncouplers using DCC
• Work with most solenoid point motors - Built in CDU
• Just connect 2 wires to DCC rails - No CV Programming!
• Easy screw terminals – no soldering
Signal Controllers
• DCC Signal Controllers - Wire in any LED signals to control from DCC accessory address
• Automatic Signal Controllers - Make any LED signal kit into an Automatic Signal!
• Dapol Semaphore Controllers - Control Dapol Semaphores by DCC or automatically
Buffer Lights
• Realistic stop light for any siding - fits most buffer stops
• Simply clips onto track – No wires!
• On DCC both lights are on constantly
• On DC one light is on & varies with speed
Automatic Tail, Firebox & Loco Lights
• No switch - senses motion & turns on!
• Turns off automatically 4 minutes after stopping
• No pickups, wires or soldering - LED just plugs in
• Fit in brake vans, coaches, loco, wagons etc
• Runs for ages on 2032 button battery - LEDs & battery included
LFX Lighting Effect Controllers
• Easy way to add lighting effects to your layout
• Wires screw in – no resistors or soldering - LEDs included
• Powered by 9v battery, 8-16V DC or DCC
• On DC the effect is on when powered - On DCC it can be controlled
Signal Kits
1119
Automatic Coach Lighting
• Easy to fit - no wiring or switch - senses motion & turns on!
• Turns off automatically - fits most coaches - may be cut down
• No pickups or wires so works on regular DC & DCC
• Traditional warm white or modern cool white
• Also with tail light, sparking, door beeps and door light effects
Servo Controller
• Controls standard radio control servo from DCC, Track Sensor or Mimic switch
• Ideal for animating Level Crossing barriers / gates, Slow points or signals, Coal hopper
• Easy to wire and set up - connects directly to DCC or 8-16 volts smooth DC supply
Automatic Sensor Signals
• Detects train and changes signal automatically to red
• Used own & signal changes back to green after train short time
• Or link to other Sensor Signals for fully automatic block signalling
• Can be used on both DC & DCC - Feather & Theatre versions
Sound for your layout
SFX Sound
Sound Track
Scenic Sounds
• Low cost – adapt to your own design
• Control by switches or signal controller
• LEDs are prefitted to a narrow PCB
• Ground signals - modern & original
• Feather & Theatre kits available
• Signal Head only for gantries etc
Every kit includes the
signal head, aluminium
post & base plus
detailing kit
Smart Lights - Easy to fit Lighting Effects
Level Crossing - Ready Assembled
• Power from 9-16v DC, DCC or a 9v battery - available in single & pairs
• Light and sound - all connections easy push fit
• Includes 2 x Peco static level crossing barriers
• Can be turned on automatically using a Track Sensor
Track Sensor
• Trigger level crossings and change semaphore signals
• Power from 12-16v smooth DC or DCC
• Can be used to trigger Sound Track, Smart Screen, Relays
• Four outputs for direct connection to LEDs for occupancy, FX
Smart Screen
• Real working animated screen - customise with your messages
• Use DCC to program - then can be run on DC or DCC
• Trigger messages with DCC, swtiches, track sensors or just cycle
• Message can change with direction of train on both DC & DCC
• Display upto 10 different messages - can also show real time clock
• Range of enclosure available - Programming service available
• Small - w 31mm x h 9.5mm x d 4.5mm
• Stationary top line - bottom line automatically scrolls
O & G
Gauge OO
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DC &
DCC N
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DC &
DCC OO HO
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Gauge N
Gauge
WIRE
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WIRE
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DCC
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DCC
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DCC
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GAUGE
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Gauge
Traffic Lights - Ready Assembled
• Power from 9-16v DC, DCC or 9v battery - 2 Wire connection
• Realistic standard UK sequence and timing varies randomly
• Fully assembled - drill hole in baseboard & connect to power
DC &
DCC OO
HO
DC &
DCC OO HO N
Gauge
Mimic Switches & Lights
• Make a mimic panel to control Layout Link items - Single wire to control
• Link to Track Sensors or Sensor Signals and LEDs show occupancy & signal status
• Link to Sensor Signals to manually override and switch route indicators on/off
DC &
DCC
ANY
GAUGE
Smart Lights - Easy to fit Lighting Effects
• Small - Just 1cm x 1cm x 0.3cm with 2 wires
•Power by 9-16v DC, 9v battery, or direct to DCC which can control some effects
• Just connect and go - no setting up required
• Disco / Emergency / Real Fire / TV / Welding / Random / Programmable
DC &
DCC
ANY
GAUGE
DC &
DCC
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AUTO WIRE
FREE
DC &
DCC
ANY
GAUGE
AUTO WIRE
FREE
• Sound capsule with no wires - runs from a battery - built in speaker
• No connections to track so work with both DC & DCC
• Motion activated - switches on when train moves! Real Sounds!
• Tiny - 25mm x 20mm x 12mm - N gauge fitting guide available
• Record your own sounds and play them back on your layout!
• Record 4 tracks upto 35 seconds each - Lock to protect favoutires
• Portable - use with 9v battery to take out & record sounds
• Power from DC or DCC - Use Track Sensors or DCC to trigger sounds
• Background sounds for your layout - built in speaker & volume
• Power from DC or DCC - on DCC sounds can be triggered
• Lineside • Station Steam • Station Modern • Urban • Rural
DC &
DCC OO HO
DC &
DCC
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GAUGE
AUTO
DC &
DCC OO HO
WIRE
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DC &
DCC AUTO OO HO N
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WIRE
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Relay Controller
• Two channel Relay unit which can be controlled by Track Sensor, Sensor Signal or DCC
• Enables remote control of motors, solenoids, lamps etc
• Incorporates two heavy duty relays with changeover contacts rated at 8-24 volts at 3 A
Automatic Train Control
• Link Sensor Signals to Relay Controller for automatic trains which stop at red lights!
• Can be used on DC or DCC Layouts
• Easy wiring: Sensor Signal link with one wire and Isolated braking section two wires.
• Also supports ABC fitted DCC Loco’s for gradual slow down and speed up with sound
Tools, LEDs & Accessories
• We offer a range of LED packs, battery holders, wire, switches & terminals
• Also handy modelling tools including precision cutters, drill bits & spare batteries
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DC &
DCC OO HO
DC &
DCC
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DC &
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DC &
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ANY
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Using Train-Tech signal kits with the SC1
We offer a range of low cost Signal Kits which are
accurately modelled to British Outline OO scale and
which make ideal partners to our Signal controllers.
SK2/3 are single head & SK6/7 dual head (see over).
Refer to the instructions supplied with your signal to
identify the connections you need for each colour to
this controller - you do not need to use resistors:
Using other manufacturers LED signals
Many other manufacturers LED signals are also widely
available for both British Outline and overseas, many
of which were tested with the SC1 in development.
Most Colour Light Signals based on LEDs should be
compatible, though check that you can remove or
bypass resistors if fitted because these are already
included inside the SC controller and will make LED
lights quite dim if left connected. If white LEDs are
used in signals like route indicators check that they
can be connected independently because white LED’s
require a higher voltage than other colours and if
prewired in series may not light or work correctly.
Note: If you wish to control a 3 or 4 aspect signal, or a
signal with a route indicator or feather, you will find the
SC2 controller is better suited.
Plug-In Digital Signals with DCC built in also available
For more details see Train-Tech.com
General information on using LEDs with models
LEDs are really useful lights which, unlike their
conventional filament bulb predecessors, are robust, low
power and if used correctly can effectively last forever.
But there are important considerations to using them.
Firstly LED stands for Light Emitting Diode and a diode
is an electronic component which only works electrically
in one direction, so always need to be fitted the correct
way round to work correctly and last. Whilst LED’s will
work on AC (alternating current) for a while, continuous
use on AC or reverse connection will reduce the life.
Most standard miniature LEDs which a modeller will use
must only have a maximum voltage of 2 to 3 volts
applied, so current flowing through the LED needs to be
reduced and this is usually done by a resistor in series
(in between), typically 1000 ohms for a 12 V supply.
However to make wiring easier for modellers all Train-
Tech LFX or Signal LED controllers already have
resistors built in so that LEDs can connect directly to the
module without the need for any resistors.
Train-Tech also offer packs of various LEDs for
modellers and these always come with instructions and
also suitable resistors for using them on a standard
Model Railway 12V DC supply.
Connecting LEDs
As explained previously LEDs have a polarity and must
be connected the correct way round to light. The most
popular LEDs come in 3mm and 5mm diameter cases
and look similar to this:
The best indication of polarity on this type of LED is to
find the flat side on the round base. This side usually
indicates the negative (Cathode) connection and the
other wire the positive (Anode) connection to power.
Another really small LED we supply for some Train-Tech
products looks like this:
There are many LEDs on the market and it is good to
experiment, but check manufacturers data for specific
connection information as there are no real standards.
SC1 - Signal Controller for controlling one or two 2 aspect LED signals
CAUTION - ALWAYS SWITCH OFF POWER TO YOUR LAYOUT BEFORE CONNECTING THIS CONTROLLER
This Signal Controller incorporates a DCC decoder to enable it to be wired directly to the track and be operated by any controller which is
able to control DCC accessories. Please read these instructions before connecting or fitting your controller.
CONNECTIONS
The SC1 is a Signal Controller which will
directly control most commercial or home built 2
aspect LED colour light signals using DCC.
Switch off power before connecting!
Connecting the SC1 to DCC
Connect the SC1 DCC input terminals to
nearby rails or the DCC controller output.
Connecting the signal LEDs
There are a wide range of LED Colour Light
signals available and they are usually supplied
with LEDs already preconnected. LEDs have a
+ and - polarity and only light when connected
one way. Either the + or - pin of every LED
needs to be connected together as a ‘common’
wire connection - this is often prewired by the
signal manufacturer and the instructions for the
signal should show the polarity connections.
The SC1 works with either common + or -
connected LEDs, just connect the common wire
to either + or - as marked under the SC1.
The example below shows common negative.
Note you do not need to use resistors in series
with LEDs as they are built into the controller
(unless you want to make them less bright).
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3
Learn button
Connect to track
or the DCC
controller output
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FLAT
SIDE
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Troubleshooting
Step 2 above is the ‘One Touch’ DCC stage which
programs the Signal address into the controller.
If it does not work:
•Check that one of the signal LEDs is lit - if not and
DCC locos etc run correctly check the connections
between your DCC Controller, the Signal Controller
and between the LEDs and the controller
•If a Signal LED is lit double check that your DCC
controller is in accessory addressing mode - note that
these are completely different to Locomotive
addresses and should be explained in your controller
instructions. If not check carefully that your controller
will control DCC accessories - most do but some of
the low cost starter controllers such as the Bachmann
E-Z command and Prodigy Express models do not.
•Try fitting the signal to another section of track (or
use pieces of wire to temporarily connect it to
another track)
If these steps fail please contact your supplier or
Train-Tech for advice and Technical support.
Note
The Signal Controller module may get slightly warm
when used for long periods which is quite normal.
Location board labels
These legends can be cut out and fitted to your signal.
We suggest you use the DCC address you have
programmed into your signal controller which will
make the signal easier to identify and operate.
SETTING SIGNAL ADDRESSES
The SC1 can control one or two 2 aspect
signals and you need to choose a DCC address
for each signal. For this example we will use
address 72 for signal A and 84 for B.
• Set up your controller to control DCC
accessories (refer to controllers instructions),
then set your controller to the DCC accessory
address you choose for Signal A (eg 72).
• To program signal A touch the ‘Learn button’
once - signal A lights should flash, then send
either the ▹or "‘direction’ command from your
controller which you want to control and show
green. The signal will stop flashing, show green
and is now programmed to the address (eg 72).
• To program Signal B, set your controller to the
address you want to give B (eg 84), press the
Learn button twice and Signal B lights should
flash. As before send either the ▹or "
command from your controller which you want
to control green and Signal B will stop flashing,
show green and is now set to respond to the
other address (eg 84). Your signal will retain
your chosen address unless you change it,
which you can do by repeating this step.
CONTROLLING THE SIGNALS
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Control the signals by setting your controller to
the DCC accessory address of the signal and
sending a ▹or "‘direction’ command from
your controller to change the signal colour
(actual terms used for accessory control vary
between controllers so refer to its instructions)
In our example
Address (72) ▹or "= Signal A Red or Green
Address (84) ▹or "= Signal B Red or Green
Yellow can replace Red for Distant signals
Each signal can be controlled independently
with its own unique address or can be easily
synchronised to other DCC signals or points etc
by giving them the same address as each other.
For example you could program a two aspect
Home Signal with the same address as a two
aspect Distant signal, then the Distant will
automatically show the state of the following
Home signal.
Or you could set a signal to automatically show
Red when a point is set against a train going
towards it! Again all you need to do is set the
Signal to the same DCC accessory address as
the point controller address.
Synchronising addresses is especially easy to
do with Train-Tech One Touch DCC™ Point and
Signal controllers because all you need to do is
press the Learn buttons of all of the Signal and
Point Controllers you want to sync and then
send the address command - all will then be
linked and respond together on that address.
Tip
Remember that whichever ▹or "command
you use when you program the signal address
dictates the command which will always set the
signal to Green.
Red/Yell
Green
Green
Signal A
Signal B
Red/Yell
Power
Light
Mounting holes
Do not screw tightly
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