RCA-1. RailCom Anzeige. RailCom display device. Afficheur RailCom. Anleitung. RailCom-display. Manual. Mode d emploi. Handleiding

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1 RCA-1 RailCom Anzeige RailCom display device Afficheur RailCom RailCom-display Anleitung Manual Mode d emploi Handleiding Art.-Nr

2 09/2008 Tams Elektronik GmbH Alle Rechte, insbesondere das Recht der Vervielfältigung und Verbreitung sowie der Übersetzung vorbehalten. Vervielfältigungen und Reproduktionen in jeglicher Form bedürfen der schriftlichen Genehmigung durch die Tams Elektronik GmbH. Technische Änderungen vorbehalten. 09/2008 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without prior permission in writing from Tams Elektronik GmbH. Subject to technical modification. 09/2008 Tams Elektronik GmbH Tout droits réservés, en particulier les droits de reproduction et de diffusion ainsi que le traduction. Toute duplication ou reproduction sous quelque forme que ce soit nécessite l accord écrit de la societé Tams Elektronik GmbH. Sous réserve de modifications techniques. 09/2008 Tams Elektronik GmbH Alle rechten voorbehouden. Niets uit deze publicatie mag worden vermenigvuldigd opgeslagen of openbaar gemaakt, zonder voorafgaande schriftelijke toestemming van Tams Elektronik GmbH. Technische wijzigingen voorbehouden. Deutsch 3 English 12 Français 21 Nederlands 30

3 English RCA-1 Table of contents 1. Getting started Operation overview Technical specifications Connecting the RCA Programming Operation Check list for troubleshooting CE and Warranty 19 Remark: RailCom is the registered trademark of the Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Hüttenbergstraße 29, D Gießen. To increase the text s readabiliy we have refrained from refering to this point in each instance. Page 12

4 RCA-1 English 1. Getting started Checking contents Please make sure that your package contains: one or five modules (depending on the packaging unit), one or five jumpers for programming the address, this manual. Required materials In order to connect the display device RCA-1 you need wire. Recommended diameters: > 0,1 mm² for databus line, > 0,25 mm² for all other connections. Saftey instructions The display device RCA-1 can be used in digital model railways in concordance with these instructions to display RailCom messages, read out by a local RailCom detector. It is not suitable for use by children under 14. Incorrect use can be dangerous. In particular there is a risk of electric shock through contact with metal parts under power, especially when an incorrect voltage is used, or when operated in a too humid or wet environment. Therefore the following precations should be observed: Wiring should only be carry out when the control is disconnected. Only operate indoors in a dry environment. Only use proprietry transformers with the correct voltage. Only connect the transformer in an authorised manner to the house power supply. Use adequetly thick cable for all wiring. Too thin a cable can overheat. If the layout is exposed to condensation, allow at least two hours for drying out. Page 13

5 English RCA-1 2. Operation overview Feedback with RailCom RailCom is a log for bi-directional communication in digital model railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e.g. the feedback of the address and the CV values from RailCom decoders to the digital control unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors). To transfer the RailCom messages, special RailCom boosters supplying the so-called RailCom cutout, have to be used. Mode of operation The RailCom display device RCA-1 has to be connected to a local RailCom detector (e.g. RCD-1) supervising a seperated rail section. The detector reads out the address and the CV values of a vehicle decoder in the rail section. In order to read out the CV values a corresponding reading out command has to be sent. The data is displayed in the display of the RCA Technical specifications Data format DCC Feedback log RailCom Supply voltage a.c. transformer V Current consumption approx. 50 ma Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use C Ambient temperature in storage C Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 % Dimensions approx. 17,5 x 53,5 x 21,5 mm Weight approx. 10 g Page 14

6 RCA-1 English 4. Connecting the RCA-1 Connecting a local detector You can connect the RCA-1 either directly to the detector which is intended to display the read out data or to the detector via a data bus line connected to other detectors or display devices. When connecting the RCA-1 make sure to connect pin A of the display device to pin A of the detector and pin B to pin B. Connecting the power supply As a power supply you can use an a.c. transformer with V already in use on your layout, e.g. for the lighting power supply. On no account should you connect the RCA-1 to a transformer connected to the digital system, this would cause a serious malfunction. It is recommended to use a seperate transformer to supply all RailCom display devices on the layout. B X2.1 X1.1 +/~ A X2.2 X1.2 -/~ RCA-1 Connection to JP1 Programming connection X1.1 a.c. transformer V X1.2 a.c. transformer V X2.1 detector pin A X2.2 detector pin B Page 15

7 English RCA-1 5. Programming By giving an identical address between 1 and 24 to the detector and the accessory display device (or devices) you assign the devices to each other. This enables the connection of several detectors and display devices to one common databus line (and to minimize the cabling) and the changing of the assignments any time. With the RCA-1 you program the display device s address as well as the accessory detector s address. Programming the RCA-1 In order to program the address of the RCA-1 take the following steps: Before connecting the RCA-1 to the power supply shunt the two pins of the programming connection JP1. The easiest way to do this is to put on the jumper included in this package. Connect the RCA-1 to the power supply. The RCA-1 sends it s address and displays "SE" and the currently set address for a short time. The RCA-1 automatically changes to programming it s own address and displays "Pr" and the currently set address. You can alter the address by removing and replacing the jumper on the programming connection pins. Each time, repeating this action increases the address of the RCA-1 by one. The currently set address will be taken over immediately as new address of the RCA-1 and must not be saved specially. Programming an accessory detector In order to programm the address of an accessory detector take the following steps: Disconnect the RCA-1 and the accessory detector from the power supply. Page 16

8 RCA-1 English Shunt the two pins of the programming connection JP1 of the RCA- 1 and put the accesory detector into the programming mode. Restore the connections to the power supply, firstly to the detector and afterwards to RCA-1. Be sure that only the detector to be assigned a new address is connected to the RCA-1 / the power supply. Immediately after having been connected to the power supply the RCA-1 tranfers it s address to the detector and by doing this programs the detector to the same address. During the programming process "SE" is shown in the display. Disconnect the detector and the RCA-1 from the power supply. Remove the shunting from the programming connection s pins JP1 of the RCA-1. Put the detector back into standard operation. Page 17

9 English RCA-1 6. Operation In the display, the data the detector is reading out is shown. As a rule no leading zeros are displayed. In case the display shows a number beginning with zero, an address between and is read out. Display Meaning ---- No detector connected / assigned or no vehicle decoder in the supervised rail section / flashes No RailCom cutout identified. The RailCom cutout is supplied by the booster and is indispensible for feeding back data with RailCom. That is the reason why the booster supplying the respective rail section has to be RailCom-compatible. 3 Decoder address Decoder address C88 Consist address 88 c14 Value of a CV read out: 14. While receiving data the "c" flashes twice. The value read out is displayed for approx. 5 seconds, then the decoder address is displayed again. 7. Check list for troubleshooting Parts are getting too hot and/or start to smoke.! Switch off the digital system immediately! Possible cause: The display device is damaged. Perform a visual check and send in the PCB for repair if necessary. The display does not show data. Possible cause: The display device and the detector have not been programmed to the same address. Program the adresses of the two devices anew. Make sure that only the detector to be Page 18

10 RCA-1 English programmed and the display device are connected to each other during the programming process. Possible cause: The connection A of the RCA-1 is connected to the connection B of the detector (or the other way round). Exchange the connections A and B on one of the devices. Possible cause: The booster connected to the controlled rail section is switched off or does not supply the RailCom cutout. Check the booster. Possible cause: The vehicle decoder in the supervised rail section does not send a RailCom message, e.g. when in the corresponding CV the RailCom function is set to off. Check the vehicle decoder. Hotline: If problems with your module occur, our hotline is pleased to help you. (address on the cover page). 8. CE and Warranty Certification (CE) This product is developed and tested in accordance with the European standards EN and EN This product conforms with the EC- directive 2004/108/EG on electromagnetic radiation and is therefore CE certified. To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must take the following precautions: Connect the transformer only to an approved mains socket installed by an authorised electrician. Make no changes to the original parts and accurately follow the instructions, circuit diagram and PCB layout included with this manual. Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the ready-built module. Page 19

11 English RCA-1 Conditions of warranty This product is guaranteed for two years. The warranty includes the correction of faults which can be proved to be due to material failure or factory flaw. We guarantee the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state as well as the adherence to the technical specifications of the circuit when assembled and connected according to the manual. Other claims are excluded. By law, we are not responsible for damages or secondary damages in connection with this product. We retain the right to repair, make improvements, supply spare parts or return the purchase price. The following invalidate the warranty: if the module has been altered and repair attempts have failed, if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made, if components are removed or swapped, or wiring is added or removed in any other way as layed down in the original design, if the copper tracks or soldering eyes are damaged, if damage occurs due to an overload of the module, if connected to a incorrect voltage or current, if damaged by other persons, if damaged by faulty operation or if damaged by careless use or abuse, if damaged by touching components before electrostatic discharging of the hands. Page 20

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