Train-Tech DS7 User manual

DS7 - Dual Head Distant Yellow / Green Digital DCC Signal
HANDLE WITH CARE - THIS MODEL IS NOT A TOY AND IS FRAGILE!
This signal incorporates a DCC decoder to enable it to be plugged or wired directly into the track and be controlled by any controller which
is able to control DCC accessories. Please read these instructions before fitting your signal.
* Wiring to non Hornby or Bachmann fixed Tracks
These signals can only clip
directly into standard Hornby or
Bachmann tracks which have
slots for a power clip. If you do not
have this type of track or want to
position your signal in a different
place you can carefully cut off
contact fingers where shown and
connect wires from the 2 contacts
marked X to the nearest DCC track - it does not matter
which way round the wires are connected.
(NB Peco Streamline flexible track does have deep
slots which can work by using packing under fingers)
Adding extra detail
The signal is supplied with a sprue of plastic parts for
you to add extra detail like ladder, handrails, phone and
location board if you wish. These may be cut from the
sprue with small cutters or a knife and fixed in place
using standard model glue such as Liquid poly, etc.
You can use the Location board to show the DCC
address of the signal by cutting out and sticking a
number from the table printed overleaf. You can also
weather or paint the signal and add scatter material etc
around the base and fingers, though take care not to
cover the Learn or finger contacts and never let water
or moisture get into the base of the signal as this
contains sensitive electronics.
This signal is our design and based on colour light
signals in North Norfolk. As well as a range of Digital
signals you can also buy various kits of this signal in 2,
3 or 4 aspect single and dual head designs.
FITTING YOUR SIGNAL
•
Switch off your DCC controller and
power to your Track before fitting signal!
•Locate the power clip slots in the track* and
holding the signal BASE only, carefully align
and push the signal contact fingers into slots.
This may be a tight fit so take great care!
•Switch on controller and power to the track -
the Signal will light.
If the signal does not light at this stage see
ʻTroubleshootingʼbelow before going further
SETTING THE SIGNAL ADDRESS
•
You need to choose 2 DCC addresses for your
Dual signal, one for left and one for right head:
We will use address 75 for left and 80 for right.
• Set up your controller to control DCC
accessories (refer to controllers instructions)
then set your controller to the address you
choose for the left signal head (eg 75).
•
•#To program the signal, use a short link of
insulated wire to briefly touch together the
ʻLearnʼcontacts until the left head lights flash,
then send the or ʻdirectionʼcommand from
your controller that you want to signal green.
The left head will stop flashing, light up green
and is now programmed to that address (75).
•#To program the other head, set your controller
to the address you want to give the right head
(eg 80), touch the learn contacts and the left
head will flash, then touch them again and the
right head will flash. Again send the or 
command from your controller you want to
signal green - the right head will stop flashing,
light green and is set to the other address (80).
2
Power
clip slots
Always hold signal by base,
never by the post or head!
!
Troubleshooting
Step 2 is the ʻOne TouchʼDCC stage which programs the
accessory address into the signal. If it does not work:
• Check that one of the signal LEDs is lit - if not and
locos etc run correctly on the same piece of track check
the signal contact fingers are clean and tightly fitted
between the track sleeper and rail - clean if necessary.
• If a Signal LED is lit double check that your DCC
controller is in accessory addressing mode - note that
this is completely different to Locomotive addresses and
will be explained in your controller instructions.
•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 contact your dealer or DCP support.
CONTROLLING YOUR SIGNAL
•
You control the signal by setting your controller
to the DCC accessory address of your signal
and sending a or ʻdirectionʼcommand from
your controller to change the Signal colour
(actual terms used for accessory control vary
between controllers so refer to the instructions)
Address (75) or = Left Yellow or Green
Address (80) or = Right Yellow or Green
Each signal head can have their own unique
address or can be synchronised to other DCC
signals or points etc by giving them the same
address as each other. Your signal will retain
your chosen address unless you change it,
which you can do by following step 2.
Carefully Push
contact fingers in
between the
Power clip slots
1
3
Tip: The Location board can
be used to show the DCC
address of your signal to
make it easier to identify -
you can cut out and glue the
address from the table
printed below
Extra Details can also be
fitted - see below
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x
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
AD CA DA ES EN GE GY MY PN NW
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Location board labels
These legends can be cut out and glued to the
model Location board on the plastic detailing
sprue. You could use the DCC address you have
programmed into your signal which will make the
signal easier to identify and operate.
ʻLearnʼContacts
Touch together contacts under
base to program Signal address
Synchronising with other Signals and Points
Although each signal can have its own unique address, if
you wish you can easily synchronise some of your
signals and/or points to work together to add basic
automation to your layout which can also make it easier
to run and more realistic.
For example you may wish to sync a Home and Distant
signal together so that the Distant signal automatically
changes with the Home signal before it. To do this you
simply program both signals with the same DCC address
which you can do either by touching the contacts on both
signals then programming them at the same time, or
doing each individually with the same address.
Note that a Train-Tech Digital signal always goes to
Green immediately after programming, making it easier
to synchronise multiple signals as all signals have green.
Similarly you could sync a Signal to a Point controlled by
a Train-Tech DCC Point controller so that the signal is
always red when the point is against it and green when it
is clear to go. Again you can do this by programming the
Point and Signal with the same DCC address.
Computer Control
Some DCC controllers can be connected to a PC to
enable computer control of locomotives and accessories
like this signal - for more details on what is compatible
with your system consult your controller supplier.
We recommend first cutting the thicker supports to
release main parts then trimming off the small supports
Extra details
The signal is supplied with a kit of plastic parts for you
to add extra details like ladder, handrails, phone and
location board if you wish. These may be cut from the
supports using small cutters or a knife on a cutting mat,
but take care as these parts are extremely small and
fragile, so we recommend using the following technique
to remove them without damage.
We suggest you first remove ladder and main parts by
carefully cutting the thicker supports first - after cutting
these they should break away from the other parts by
gently ʻrockingʼand you can then trim the fine supports.
Parts may be cut from the supports using a knife on a
cutting mat or by using precision cutters which can be
invaluable for modellers - they are available from model
shops or direct from us at www.dcpexpress.com
You will also find that fine nose pliers or tweezers are
useful both for cutting out and fitting parts.
Parts can be glued in place using model adhesives
such as Liquid poly or cynoacrylate ʻsuperglueʼetc.
You can use the Location board (small square sign) to
show the DCC address of the signal by cutting out and
glueing the number from the table printed.
You can also weather or paint the signal and add
scatter material or ballast etc around the base and
fingers, but take care not to cover the Learn or contact
fingers and never let water or moisture get into base of
the signal as this contains sensitive electronics.
Caution
This product is not a toy but a precision moulded
model kit and as such has small parts which may
choke or harm a child. Always take care when using
tools, electricity, adhesives and paints, especially when
children or pets are nearby.
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DS7 Dual Distant
Yellow •Green LED’s
DCC clip-in signal
• DCC Decoder in base
• Signal plugs into track
- just like a power clip!
• Or connect 2 wires
• Detailing
kit included
One-Touch DCC™ Digital Signals
• Signal with DCC decoder built into base
• Can just plug direct into track – no wires!
• Easy to fit and use – no CV programming!
• Can sync to other signals & points
DS1 Home: Red Rand Green G
DS2 Distant: Yellow Yand Green G
DS3 Home Distant: RYG
DS4 Distant: YGY
DS5 Outer Distant:RYGY
DS5HS Outer Dist:RYGY(High Speed mainline)
DS6 Dual Head Home: RG
DS7 Dual Head Distant: YG
DS8 Stop-Caution: Red Rand Yellow Y
General purpose signal kit:
SK1 Basic kit 2/3/4 aspect & dual heads - no LEDs
Signal kits with LEDs and resistors
SK2 Home 2 aspect kit with Red RGreen GLEDs
SK3 Distant 2 aspect kit with YGLEDs
SK4 Home Distant 3 aspect kit with RYGLEDs
SK5 Distant 3 aspect kit with YGYLEDs
SK6 Outer Distant 4 aspect with RYGYLEDs
SK7 Dual head Home 2 aspect with RGLEDs
SK8 Dual head Distant 2 aspect with YGLEDs
Track not included
DCC OO HO
WIRE
FREE
DS1/2
DS6/7
One-Touch DCC™ Point Controllers
DCC OO HO N Z
• Control points and uncouplers using DCC
• Easy to use – No CV programming!
• Work with most solenoid point motors
• Just connect 2 wires to nearby DCC rails
• Easy screw terminals – no soldering
• Built in CDU for efficient operation
• Can sync to other points and signals
One-Touch DCC
™
Point controllers
PC1 DCC Single Point Controller
PC2 DCC Quad Points Controller
Point motor and track not included
PC1
PC2
One-Touch DCC™ Signal Controllers
• Control LED & Semaphore signals by DCC
• Easy to set up & use –No CV programming!
• Easy screw terminals – no soldering
• Can sync to other points & signals
DCC ANY
GAUGE
SC1 Dual 2 aspect colour light signals controller
Controls one or two 2 aspect colour light signals.
Compatible with Train-Tech SK2, SK3, SK7, SK8 and
most other manufacturer’s LED signals
SC2 3 or 4 aspect or 2 aspect+route signal control
Controls one 3 aspect or one 4 aspect or one 2 aspect
+ route signal. Compatible with Train-Tech SK4, SK5,
SK6 and most other manufacturer’s LED signals
SC3 Dual Dapol OO/N Sempahore signal controller
Controls one or two standard OO or N Dapol motorised
semaphore signals by DCC. Signals connect direct to
the SC3 - no modifications or power supply needed.
SC2
SC3
Dapol Signals for photo - not included
Buffer Lights
• Add realistic stop light to any siding
• Simply clips onto track – No wires!
• Fits next to most buffer stops & kits
• Or at platform end or free standing
• Low cost, easy to fit and use
• On DCC both lights are on constantly
• On DC one light is on & varies with speed
• Helps bring your layout to life!
DCCDC OO
OO
N
HO
HO
BL1 OO/HO gauge Buffer Light
BL2 N gauge Buffer Light
Track and buffer stop not included
HO
HO
OO
OO
N
N
DCC
DCC
DC
DC
Track Tester
Automatic Tail, Firebox, Loco & Coach Lights
• Quickly tests track for power faults
• Low cost and easy to use
• Works on N, TT, OO or HO Track
• Indicates the DC polarity, or DCC, or a fault
• Small enough to check point frogs
• No switch - senses motion & turns on!
• Turns off automatically 4 minutes after stop
• No pickup, wires or soldering - LED plugs in
• Fit in brake vans, coaches, loco, wagons etc
• Runs for ages on small button battery
LFX Lighting Effect Controllers
LFX1 Level Crossing Barrier
Controls Amber and Red LED’s
as seen at level crossings. Can
power up to 4 sets of steady
amber and flashing red LEDs
LFX2 Home & Shop Lighting
Randomly controls lights in houses, shops, stations, pubs
LFX3 Traffic Lights
Controls one pair of timed traffic lights (Tip: You can
adapt one of our Signal kits to make traffic lights)
LFX4 Log or Camp Fires
Controls amber, yellow, red LEDs for a realistic fire effect
LFX5 Welding effects
Realistic electric arc welding effects with bright LEDs
LFX6 Quad LED Lighting Controller
Controls 4 sets of LEDs on and off using separate DCC
addresses. Directly powers 4 LEDs per output (DCC only)
• Add lighting effects to your layout
• LEDs screw in – no resistors or soldering
• Powered by either 12-16V DC or DCC:
• On DC the effect is on when powered
• On DCC the effect can be controlled
LFX1 shown with supplied LEDs fitted
to a Peco barrier kit - not included
ANY
GAUGE
ANY
GAUGE
DCCDC
Self Assembly Colour Light Signal Kits
• Every kit includes the head, post and base
plus detailing kit inc ladder, handrails, etc
• Aluminium ‘post’ included with each kit
• Low cost – adapt to your own design
• Control by switches or a signal controller
TT1 Track Tester
Single output modules:
AL1 Flashing Tail light
AL2 Flame Tail / Firebox
AL3 Constant lighting
LEDs & battery included
Dual output modules:
AL21 Flashing + constant
AL22 Flame + constant
AL23 Sparkarc + constant
AL24 Doors open + constant
DCCDC OO
Auto
NHO
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The LEDs are pre-fitted
onto a long narrow PCB
stick to pass through your
baseboard. Just attach your
signal control wires to PCB
DCCDC
WIRE
FREE
WIRE
FREE
Rolling stock not included
Fits in
N scale
upwards