StEin - INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 1 Preliminary Edition StEin - INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preliminary Edition EDITION short for StEin (= Stationary-Equipment) - Module and extension boards for StEin Note: A separate instruction manual will cover the external ICA boards (via I 2 C bus).

2 Page 2 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module TABLE OF CONTENT This page is under construction Chapter Page Product features and system configurations Design and Technichal Data Software and Configuration Update Activating Pre-Supplied Configurations The Button Procedures Monitoring and operating with the MX The 8 Track Sections, Overcurrent and Shorts The 8 Turnout or 16 Single Outputs Configuring With The Help Of Excel Sheets APPENDIX: Glossary... 19

3 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 3 Notes to software versions and instruction manuals This page is under construction SOFTWARE and SOFTWARE-UPDATES: To learn more about the current software version and to download a free copy, go to the ZIMO website and click on the tab Update & Software ( Update System ). General information: ZIMO devices should not be installed in moisty or overheated locations. The air flow must not be restricted (e.g. by covering) when in operation. The wiring should not be squashed or put under tension. A tight fit of all connectors is a prerequisite for faultless power or data transmission. The devices should not remain under power unattended, i.e. the power supply (or power supplies) should be disconnected from the power grid, ideally via a switchable power bar or by pulling the plug from the grid. Children under 8 years should use the equipment only when accompanied by an adult. The improper use or opening of the equipment without prior agreement may lead to the loss of warranty.

4 Page 4 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Product features and system configurations StEin - Modules (Stationary-Equipment-Modules) are ZIMO DCC components that are designed to work together with a ZIMO command station MX10; with limitations also together with one of the older MX1 command stations, but for the time being NOT with THIRD PARTY SYSTEMS. As the name implies, all kinds of stationary equipment found on a model railroad can be connected to the StEin module, above all, track sections, accessories such as switches, signals, uncouplers, point-detectors and speakers. The StEin is practically the only available solution for fully utilized track sections (with occupancy detection, loco number recognition, local or global RailCom, short-circuit handling as well as the ZIMO feature HLU for the signal controlled speed influence ). A partially functional alternative is the Roco Z21 occupancy detector with RailCom (manufactured by ZIMO) for limited applications (i.e. when HLU is not needed). The StEin is also an alternative to the normally used stationary decoders for operating accessory articles: StEin offers a number of functional advantages (including trackindependent power supply and CAN as a powerful feedback path). Using the StEin with the current ZIMO system, MX10 and MX32: The minimum requirement for using the "StEin" consists of the MX10 command station and the StEin module itself (or several modules). For reasons of operability, however, at least one MX32 cab (later MX33) should be at hand, and usually a computer is also used in connection with StEin applications. HOW THE PIECES ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER IS ILLUSTRATED ON THE NEXT PAGE, with explanations below: - The StEin s power supply for the track and accessory outputs: A special feature of the "StEin" concept is the origin of the DCC signal at the track outputs: "StEin" modules operate as boosters, which means, the DCC signal for both rails ("P" and "N") is generated by the module itself and synchronized with the outputs of the command station (via the wires 7 and 8 on the extended CAN bus cable). In contrast to this, the typical occupancy detectors on the market (including the Z21 occupancy and Rail- Com detector manufactured by ZIMO) pass the signal through from the command station. By the way, the old ZIMO track section modules MX9 also work like that. Therefore: The power amplifier of a track output of a StEin module are fed with DC power that is applied to the terminal + track power (and GROUND), not by the track output of a command station. This DC voltage can easily be taken from the DC-out connection (usually S1) of the MX10 command station, but can also be taken from an external independent power supply. Accessories connected to the StEin module (turnouts, signals etc.) are also supplied with DC voltage, which is connected to the terminal +Accessory power (and GROUND). This is usually supplied by the output DC-out S2 from the command station and therefore separated from track power, but that is not mandatory: it could also be connected to track power or an external power supply. It is often the case that all the power (track power and accessories) is supplied by the MX10, in which case a 3-conductor cable (2.5 mm 2 diameter suggested) is connected between the 3-pin socket on the MX10 ( DC-out : S1, GROUND, S2) and the 3-pin socket on the StEin (+Track power, GROUND, +Accessory power). ATTENTION: this 3-conductor cable is connecting Pin 1 to pin 3 and pin 3 to pin 1 (NOT 1:1). - The input/output connections of the STEIN88V module: 8 track section connections, with up to 8A outputs each (suitable for large-scale trains) and occupancy detection from as little as 1 ma current draw (corresponding to an axle resistor of KOhm), short circuit detection and shutdown with adjustable thresholds and times, local RailCom (Address recognition) and global RailCom (receiving and forwarding of complete reports on channel 3 ), ZIMO HLU speed limits in 7 steps with function influence and location detection, ZIMO ACKs for loco number recognition (alternative and complementary to RailCom). 8 turnout connections (Double coil, motorized ) with extensive position and speed control, also usable for 16 single connections such as uncouplers, lights etc. 16 logic level inputs for all kinds of sensors: rail contacts, optical inputs etc. 1 I 2 C bus connection, for 16 signal or other boards mounted close to the accessory itself (signals: each board can drive 16 LED s or several multiple signals), 2 speaker outputs for station announcements and similar, from the StEin s internal sound generator, 2 connectors for extension boards (for more turnouts, servos etc.). - Other StEin facilities: The "StEin" is equipped with a numeric display (for displaying the module number and as support for manual setup) as well as numerous control LEDs: occupancy status, short circuits, HLU status of each track section, input states, switching operations, various internal voltages and operating states. The 5 buttons are mainly for manual settings of the module, for example: fixed HLU settings on track sections (e.g. "slow" or "stop"), later also for automatic dependencies (such as block control or hidden stations) but also for restarting after short circuits and turnout testing etc. The USB stick socket is used for software updates of the StEin module but also to load configurations that are created on external sheets; possibly also for sound files. Using the StEin with the old ZIMO System, MX1 and MX31: WILL BE ADDED LATER

5 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 5 CAN bus (6-pin) To computer (if system and StEin module is to work together with a dispatcher program) Cab MX32(FU) or MX33(FU) tethered Power Supply MX10 command station back side 6-pin CAN bus cable to the front MX10 CAN socket To track 1, for layout track that is NOT connected to StEin modules. Common GROUND (= System ground) DC out S1 (Track voltage; from this the StEin produces the DCC signal for the track outputs 1 8, the same way as the MX10 does for the Schiene 1 output from MX10 command station To track 2 (Programming track) 8-pin network cable to the rear MX10 LAN socket CAN bus (8-pin) 8-pin CAN bus cable (network cable design) to the rear MX10 CAN socket ATTENTION: The DCC output Schiene 2 is supplied by the same power source as the output DC out S2, which in this application example is also used for the StEin to control turnouts and signals. Therefore, the voltage and short-circuit handling is the same. DC out S2 (for accessory power; which the StEin uses to operate turnouts etc.) Alternatively, a separate power supply can be used to power accessories Turnout connections 1 8 Logic inputs 1 16 Servo connections 1 8 planned planned All N pins are internally parallel Logic inputs 1 16 StEin extension boards planned StEin module STEIN88V 2 x Speaker I 2 C Bus for signals Turnout connections 1 8 Logic inputs 1 16 Track outputs 1 8: for common N-rail and individual P-rail sections Isolated rail sections: connected to the StEin outputs marked P. Continuous rail: connected to the StEin output marked N or the MX10 output N. 8 Signal lights 8 Signal lights 8 Signal lights 8 Signal lights 8 Signal lights 8 Signal lights Up to 16 ICA boards per StEin Connect the I 2 C bus in a daisy chain as shown (NOT in parallel) Additional StEin Modules STEIN88V and STEIN80G Common GROUND (= System ground) DC out S1 (Track voltage) Accessory power from a dedicated power supply (i.e. NGULF); which the StEin uses to operate turnouts etc. to the StEin to the StEin In the example shown above, all the power for the layout s track and accessories is supplied by the MX10 command station (actually the power supply unit upstream) from the pins S1 and S2 of the DC out socket, but also the DCC power amplifier of the MX10 track outputs Schiene 1 or Schiene 2. In other more elaborate setups (e.g. if boosters are added) the "Power and Distribution Board" MX10AVP is used.

6 Page 6 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module 1. Design and Technichal Data Male connector strip for expansion board 1 Buttons and LED indicators for local operation and adjustment of configuration parameters Male connector strip for expansion board 2 Preliminary photo; the illustrated display pattern is not possible under normal conditions. Speaker outputs Flash drive socket for software update, back-up and restore configuration data. 2 CAN bus sockets to connect with the MX10 command station (only to the rear CAN bus socket) and to the next module Only if it s NOT an MX10: connect to the track output of the command station Track and accessory power: NOT from the MX10 output Schiene but rather from the DC out connector or a separate power supply (max. 24 V). I 2 C - Bus to external signal driver boards Display for module address and local operations (with buttons) Outputs for 8 turnouts (dual coils, motorized, EPL) or 16 single outputs (i.e. uncouplers); included in the 20-pin plug is power for accessories and 5 V auxiliary power. 16 inputs and LED-indicators for rail contacts, photoelectric sensors, turnout feedback switches etc. 8 track section outputs on four 3-pin sockets, each with 2 P ( Positive rail ) and 1 N ( Negative rail ) connection. LED indicators for each section: HLU (red/yellow/green), occupancy (yellow), short circuit (blue). T E C H N I C A L D A T A : Power for Track (DC-out S1 or S2 from ZIMO MX10 or separate power supply) V Accessory (DC-out S1 or S2 from ZIMO MX10 or separate power supply) V CAN bus (normally from the MX10 or MX1 CAN bus socket) V Output current for each track output (short circuit threshold) A total current of all 8 track outputs A for each turnout output (or other components). 2 A total current of all 16 turnout outputs... 5 A for the 5V auxiliary output A Others: Minimum current flow at the track for reliable occupancy detection ma (the occupancy threshold can be raised through CV changes) CAN bus idle current of the StEin xxxxx Track idle current of the StEin.... xxxxx Dimensions x 120 x 20 mm

7 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 7 2. Software and Configuration Update Software update via USB stick: Preliminary description Only one.bin file is allowed in the root memory, any number of other files on the stick is ok. Plug in the USB stick the display shows: one number and one letter; if that letter is NOT b : Move to other files with button-1 until "b" appears: Button-3 Starts the software update; about 5 sec. b is no longer displayed = Finishing remove USB-Stick! Updating the Xilinx (programmable logic component): Only one.svf file is allowed in the root memory, any number of other files on the stick is ok. Plug in the USB stick the display shows: one number and one letter; if that letter is NOT F : Move to other files with button-1 until "F" appears: Button-3 Starts the software update; about 5 sec. F is no longer displayed = Finished remove USB-Stick! Configuration Update: Convert the Excel sheet file as follows: in the menu "File / File select": "Save and send". in the submenu "File types": "Change file type" -> Change type "csv" to "cfg" and copy it to the USB stick. Only one.csv file is allowed in the root memory, any number of other files on the stick is ok. Plug in the USB stick the display shows: one number and one letter; if that letter is NOT c : Move to other files with button-1 until "c" appears: Button-3 Starts the configuration update; about 5 sec. c is no longer displayed = Finished remove USB-Stick!

8 Page 8 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module 3. Activating Pre-Supplied Configurations for a quick and easy start. The "StEin" module offers extensive possibilities for extremely variable configurations; see chapter "Configuring With The Help Of Excel Sheets". Numerous parameters can be set individually for each track section, turnout, signal etc., such as: occupancy detection threshold for different situations (i.e. normal / damp / wet track), overcurrent and short circuit thresholds, various turnout position detections and much more. However... it is very easy to initially configure the "StEin" with the help of the "pre-supplied configurations", which are already stored in the module s memory, and can be selected and activated for the desired application. These "pre-supplied configurations" are in many cases sufficient for the user and learning the relatively complex configuration sheets won t be necessary; nevertheless, access to the full range of the StEin capabilities is always available if needed. Each StEin module is delivered with a set of "pre-supplied configurations" that often correspond to a typical H0 layout, which are already activated and ready for operation: this allows the module to be put into operation immediately. There are up to 100 sample configurations stored (because of the two-digit display): these may partly overwrite each other or may exist side by side. The finished configurations can subsequently be saved on a USB stick and used elsewhere. Delivery with predetermined configuration is possible (similar to sound projects) Contains track section configurations 29 Reverse loop (at the last two-pin plug instead of the possibly defined track sections 7-8) 28 Two reverse loop sections (on track sections 5-6 and 7-8) Turnout configurations group By the way Track sections should always be set with Dir-Info E/W direction and reserve info bits about "meaning of direction" (force / block) "Pre-supplied configurations" can be copied from the flash memory to the module s main memory and activated with the help of the "key procedures" (see chapter "Key procedures"). Number / Identification Content description of the ready-made configuration Occupancy threshold normal, damp or wet OVC-threshold (slow / fast) Short-threshold Assigned inputs 1 NNK 8 Track sections, normal value for small scales (H0, TT ) 2 / 5 / 10 ma Threshold 1,5 / 2,5 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 3 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 2 LLK 8 Track sections, low values for occupancy and overcurrent, small scales 1 / 2 / 5 ma Threshold 0,5 / 1 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 2 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 3 HHK 8 Track sections, higher values for occupancy and overcurrent, small scales 5 / 10 / 20 ma Threshold 2 / 3 A turning-off in 3 / 1 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 4 LNK 8 Track sections, low occupancy, normal overcurrent values, small scales 1 / 2 / 5 ma Threshold 1,5 / 2,5 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 3 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 5 NHK 8 Track sections, normal occupancy, higher overcurrent values, medium 2 / 5 / 10 ma Threshold 2 / 3 A turning-off in 3 / 1 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 6 NNG 8 Track sections, typical values for large scales (G, 1 ) 5 / 20 / 50 ma Threshold 3 / 4 A turning-off in 5 / 2 sec 5 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 7 LLG 8 Track sections, low values for occupancy and overcurrent, large scales 2 / 10 / 30 ma Threshold 2 / 3 A turning-off in 5 / 2 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for each of the 8 track sections 29 KSA 1 Reverse loop section instead of the previously defined section 7,8 Occupancy and over-current thresholds copied from track section 7 2 detector inputs for track section 7 Number / Identification Content description of the ready-made configuration Switch/Actuation time 1 DSA 8 double coil turnouts with end switches 0.2 sec 2 DSN 8 double coil turnouts without end switches 0.2 sec 3 MWA 8 motorized turnouts with end switches 3 sec 4 MWN 8 slow motion switch machines with end switches 5 sec 5 MWD 8 motorized turnouts (for continuous current) 0 6 EPN 8 EPL-turnouts without end switches 0.2 sec 7 SWA 8 Servo-turnouts with end switches and relays connection 3 sec 8 SWM 8 Servo- turnouts without end switches and without relays connection 3 sec

9 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 9 4. The Button Procedures Although the StEin is usually not controlled manually (by using the buttons on the unit), it may be helpful in certain situations: - when used for the first time: turnouts connected to the StEin can be tested, as well as track sections set to H - L - U - etc. while observing the effect on locomotives, even without a cab or a computer. - while troubleshooting: signals can be controlled locally to ensure that the LED s are wired correctly or turnouts can be observed for proper operation. - a short circuit on a track section can be cancelled locally and power restored. All manual procedures are started by pressing and holding one of the 5 buttons on the StEin: Button-1 press/hold P-Procedures (Track sections HLU, occupancy thresholds, module address) Button-2 press/hold F- Procedures (Restore after a short circuit/overcurrent) Button-4 press/hold L- Procedures (Turnout switching) Button-5 press/hold E- Procedures (Single LED s on signal PCBs) Track sections setup procedures: There are a number of "operation and adjustment procedures": P1, P2, P3... First use button-1 to select which procedure to execute: Start with the module in its normal operating state (Address displayed), i.e.: 49 Press and hold button-1 (Button-1 P for Procedure ) P. 1. Hold or press button-1 several times P. 2., P. 3., P. 4., Once the desired procedure number is reached: Wait for 1 sec dots disappear, i.e.: P 3 continue with button-2 and -3 for individual control of the chosen procedure (Meaning of buttons depends on procedure), for example: Confirming a selection and executing a procedure or entry of parameters; see below or button-1 Abort (i.e. after erroneous start); back to module number display, i.e.: 49 Timeout if no confirmation (i.e. Procedure selected but no further button pressed): 3 sec Timeout if no action taken (Procedure selected, track output selected, but nothing more): 10 sec Timeout if not continued (Procedure selected, an action executed - then, for example, a track section set to the desired HLU value, but nothing after that): 30 sec If a procedure is aborted by a timeout, the module number is displayed again, i.e.: 49 The procedures in detail: P 1 : Confirm with Button-2 ALL track section outputs are set to F (Drive): _ F all track section HLU-LED s turn green, after 3 sec: Display changes to 4 9 P 2 : Confirm with Button-2 ALL track section outputs set to H (Halt). _ H all track section HLU-LED s turn red, after 1 sec: Display changes to 49 P 3 : Confirm with Button-2 Occupancy threshold for ALL track section outputs _ β set to dry (Threshold as per configuration), after 3 sec: Display changes to 49 P 4 : Confirm with Button-2 Occupancy threshold for ALL track section outputs - _ δ set to damp (Threshold as per configuration), after 3 sec: Display changes to 49 P 5 : Confirm with Button-2 Occupancy threshold for ALL track section outputs - _ η set to wet (Threshold as per configuration), after 3 sec: Display changes to 49 P 6 : Select a track section with Button-2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 0, (cycl.) 1, 2 e.g.: 4 U. *) *) current value is displayed Select the HLU state with Button-3: A, H, U., U, L., L, F., F, (cycl.) A, H Selects the HLU-State for a SINGLE track section. e.g.: 4 L ATTENTION - Selecting the track section 0 (which does not exist) can be used to exit a procedure without taking further action; this is done with button-1. PLEASE NOTE: the difference between the HLU states U. and U or L. and L : the. (Dot) means half a step lower, that is: U. = HU, L. = UL, F. = LF Confirm with Button-1 (Won t abort in this case) Applies the selected HLU setting to the track section, corresponding HLU-LED for the track section changes. Again Button-1 (without button-2, -3 etc. beforehand) Ends procedure, address returns: 49 P 7 : Select a track section with Button-2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 0, (cycl.) 1, 2 Select the occupancy threshold with Button-3: b, d, h, (cycl.) b, d, h Selects the Occupancy Threshold for a SINGLE track section. e.g.: 3 δ e.g.: 3 η NOTE - Selecting the track section 0 (which does not exist) can be used to exit a procedure without taking further action; this is done with button-1. Confirm with Button-1 (Won t abort in this case) Applies the selected setting to the track section, corresponding Occupancy-LED for the track section flashes. Again Button-1 (without button-2, -3 etc. beforehand) Ends procedure, address returns: 49 P 8 : With Button-2 or Button-3 Decrease / Increase the MODULE ADDRESS Confirm with Button-1 Stores the new module address, procedure ends i.e.: 27 P 9 : Select a track section with Button-2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 0, (cycl.) 1, 2 i.e.: 6 _ Starts the measurement with Button-3 AUTOMATIC OCCUPANCY THRESHOLD detection, taking into account the idle current on the output (e.g. caused by accessories). 6 _ (flickers)

10 Page 10 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Message when measurement is completed (after 1 to 2 sec) P A : Automatic offset adjustment for all track sections. How to restore power after a short circuit/overcurrent: Start with the module in its normal operating state (Address displayed), i.e.: 49 Press and hold button-2 F. 5. the track section number where the short is located is shown automatically in the display while its corresponding LED flashes BLUE & YELLOW (or if several the first affected section of the module). Confirm by briefly pressing Button-2 Restores power to the track section: F. F after 3 sec: Display changes to 4 9 If several track sections are in an overcurrent or short circuit state: Button-3 continues to the next shorted section, i.e. 2 x button 3 F. 7 As above, button-2 Restores power to the track section F. F So normally: that is, whenever a short circuit/overcurrent exists on one track section: to restore power to that track section: 2 clicks on button-2: 1 x long (> 1 sec) and 1 x short. How to operate turnouts: Start with the module in its normal operating state (Address displayed), i.e.: 49 Press and hold button 4 L. 1. Hold button-4 or press repeatedly L. 2., L. 3., L. 4. Once the desired turnout number is reached: Wait for 1 sec dots disappear, i.e. L 3 continue with Button-5 Operates the turnout, the switching pulse is indicated as L 3. or (left) L.3 If the turnout is operated externally (i.e. dispatcher program) it is displayed in the 7-LED display exactly the same. Note: The representation with the 2 dots is not really required (but retains a similarity with other procedures), therefore: Turnout operation with Button-5 should work even if the two points are still visible (so there is no difference between "L.3." and "L 3"). LED indications for turnout operated with Button-4: if turnout operates (configured correctly AND drawing power as expected) LED flashes green if turnout DOES NOT operate LED flashes red Press/hold Button-4 or press repeatedly switches to another turnout, i.e. L _ Wait for 1 sec dots disappear, i.e. L 5 Timeout if not operated (Turnout selected, but no other button pressed): Timeout if not continued (Procedure selected, an action executed, that is the turnout was operated at least once but nothing after that): 10 sec 30 sec The module number returns, e.g.: 49 or briefly press Button-4 Abort (i.e. after erroneous start); back to module number display, i.e.: 49 How to operate single LED s on signal boards: Start with the module in its normal operating state (Address displayed), i.e.: 49 Press/hold Button-5 E. 1. Hold Button-4 or press repeatedly E. 2., E. 3., E. 4. Once the desired signal board is reached: Wait for 1 sec dots disappear, i.e. E 4 Select the signal board output with Button-4: 1, 2, 3, 4 A, b, C, d, E, F, 1, 2 i.e.: 6 4 (that is: LED output 6 from signal board 4 is selected) continue with Button-3 Turns LED output ON/OFF and is displayed as 6 4. or 6 4

11 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page Monitoring and operating with the MX32 PRELIMINARY TEXT, PICTURES STILL MISSING StEin modules connected to the CAN bus are recognized automatically and shown in the ACC LIST (at the bottom), after the accessory addresses. After scrolling to a specific module (indicated by the module number), use the Shift-key to switch between the display levels for: 1. Track sections: shows the current HLU states, occupancy and short circuit indicators, each in the same colors as used by the module. Controlling the HLU states. 2. Turnouts: displays position with red-green V-symbols (as in the SWI panel); yellow at first during switching, red-green after receiving the position feedback; the function key LEDs on the other hand are red-green right from the beginning according to the desired direction. After receiving feedback, they turn red-green like the key LEDs. Or for single outputs: with single indicators such as red-green direction arrows (i.e. pointing up if connected to positive voltage or down if connected to ground) or yellow (rapidly changing, mostly a track signal such as DCC). 3. Display of StEin inputs: red/green dots depending on polarity (DCC yellow).

12 Page 12 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module 6. The 8 Track Sections, Overcurrent and Shorts NOTES on how to handle overcurrent and short circuits Each of the 8 isolated track sections is connected to one of the P output pins; the N rail is normally not sectioned off and is therefore continuous; the N pins on the StEin are internally connected in parallel; it is therefore irrelevant whether only one of them is used or all. Preliminary photo; the illustrated display pattern is not possible under normal operating conditions. There are 3 control-led s for each track output, next to the P terminal: - Top: the HLU LED, red-green: indicates the current HLU setting of the track section using a color scale from red ( H ) to green ( F ) or red flashing (for A ). - Center: the overcurrent and short circuit LED, blue: a currently existing overcurrent or short circuit situation, which is also the reason the power to the track is turned off, is indicated through different flickering and flashing (see the following description). - Bottom: the occupancy-led, yellow: in addition to occupancy detection, received RailCom messages are made visible by brief LED flickers; this indicates how often a loco address is queried in a track section through DCC commands. 1. For short-term overcurrent (Threshold: UESSAMP) and long-term overcurrent (Threshold: UESLAMP): During the shut-down period (= shut-down delay as per UESSAZT or UES- LAZT): the BLUE LED FLASHES QUICKLY, other LED s remain unchanged. 2. During the time the track section is turned off until power is restored again: the BLUE LED ON, other LEDs unchanged. 3. After the last power turn-off (when the power will not be restored again because the maximum threshold in UESSEZT or UESLEZT has been reached): BLUE & YELLOW LED FLASH NORMAL (@ 1 Hz or 2 Hz). Significance of the flashing yellow LED: it is actually not possible to determine whether the track section is still occupied; HLU-LED remains unchanged. 4. When power is turned back on (usually after the last unsuccessful automatic restore attempt) with a button on the module (usually button 2) or via the CAN bus (from a cab or computer): the track section is returned to normal operation; unless a short circuit or overcurrent is detected right away again, in which case the sequence of events is as described above. 5. An overcurrent message is sent via CAN bus (to the cabs and computer) as soon as the total time of flicker and steady light phases of >1 sec has been reached or an automatic restore attempt is no longer expected: The track section in the dispatcher program should FLASH BLUE (@ 1 Hz, that is a similar frequency as the blue & yellow on the module itself in this state). These CAN messages are repeated every second; if no more messages arrive, the computer considers the problem solved and the track section returns to normal; this makes an overcurrent end message unnecessary. 6. At the same time, the overcurrent is also displayed in the MX32: The track section in ACC LIST FLASHES BLUE (@ 1 Hz) 1. In a short circuit event ("real" if the threshold KUSAMP is exceeded) there is no shut-off delay (= automatic shut-off delay is "0" that is, immediate shut-off), and the number of restore attempts is fixed, not selectable); there is a parameter KUSEZT for the time until the next restore attempt; however, there are in any case 5 restore attempts at intervals of 100 ms ahead of these defined attempts (to ignore small shorts at frogs etc.). 2. After the power to the track section is turned off and during the whole sequence of restore attempts: BLUE & YELLOW LED FLICKER, HLU-LED remains unchanged. 3. After the last power turn-off (when the power will not be restored again because the maximum number of restore events has been reached): BLUE & YELLOW LED FLASH FAST (@ 5 Hz), HLU-LED remains unchanged. 4. When power is turned back on (usually after the last unsuccessful automatic restore attempt) with a button on the module (usually button 2) or via the CAN bus (from a cab or computer): track section is returned to normal operation; unless a short circuit is detected right away again, in which case the sequence of events is as described above. 5. A short circuit message is sent via CAN bus (to the cabs and computer) as soon as the flicker time of >1 sec has been reached or an automatic restore attempt is no longer expected: The track section in the dispatcher program should FLASH FAST IN BLUE (@ 2 Hz, that is a similar frequency as the blue & yellow on the module itself in this state). These CAN messages are repeated every second; if no more messages arrive, the computer considers the problem solved and the track section returns to normal; this makes a short circuit end message unnecessary. 6. At the same time, the short circuit is also displayed in the MX32: The track section in ACC LIST: FLASHES BLUE (@ 2 Hz)

13 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 13 Connection and use of track sensors The StEin integrates 7. The 8 Turnout or 16 Single Outputs DISPLAY (2-digit) AND 7-LED group: Permanent Indicator PLANNED Normal: Module number displayed (also returns to the module number.2 sec after other information is displayed) Display when operating switches: LED left or right is red, as long as pulse is active yellow (green added), as soon as feedback arrived Display when switching permanent output: LED green while pulsed Connecting dots are shown in the numeric display for approx. 0.3 sec at the start of each switch pulse.

14 Page 14 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module 8. Configuring With The Help Of Excel Sheets The StEin module has a large number of parameters for the track sections and accessory devices connected to it, such as for occupancy detection and overcurrent thresholds, switch times, signal aspects, switch-on and switch-off time for lights, etc. Such parameters for accessory decoders are usually programmed with CV s; for the "StEin" with "parameter sheets". Configuration note: Though the StEin is also suitable for smaller applications, it is heavily geared for larger ones. Hence at the first glance, it seems to be a relatively complex configuration system. The parameter sheets are created on a computer as Excel sheets and loaded into the "StEin" module via USB stick. Parameter sheets can contain objects for several (or all) "StEin" modules: the respective module selects its "own" objects and only loads those parameters into its own memory. "Own" are those objects that are actually connected to the respective StEin (e.g. a complete turnout, not just its lantern), which is defined in one of the object parameters ("Connection point"...). A parameter sheet contains object lines for things like track sections or turnouts. Each line contains all parameters for that object. In order to facilitate the creation of the parameter sheets, there are templates available with "object types" - for example, for track sections of an H0 layout or for German main signals - which contain recommended values for the individual parameters. These recommendations can then be adopted directly for the real objects (track sections, turnouts, signals...) or adopted and then modified. These "object types" are already stored in the module - so they can be used as is or modified and supplemented by the user as needed. All object lines of the different sheets are stored in the StEin in the same location; however they can be loaded as several sheets....for example the sheet description for track sections: Tables "GATYP" (templates for track sections) and "GA" (track sections) In the table GATYP (tack section type) are typical parameter for different kind of track sections, for example, for HO layouts ( GA-HO ) or large-scale layouts ( GA-G ). The difference in this example might be that the overcurrent threshold is set higher for G-scale. Such object types, in this case track section types, are already stored in the module; but they can be overwritten by modified versions; also other types can be defined and added to memory. The table of the "actual", i.e. physically on the layout present and therefore individually to be defined track sections (object class "GA"), is easy to create when the individual object lines (track sections) take over the parameters of the templates; the individual parameter fields are therefore filled by default with "TYP". If necessary, another value can be entered in each field. In any case, what must be entered in each field by the user are of course the connection points (parameter "APU..."), for example, on which module and on which output the respective track section is connected to. Short tables for simple standard cases If the numerous possibilities of defining different parameter values for the individual track sections are not needed, it is advisable to use the "short tables", which are particularly easy to fill out. Using the example of the short table "GAK" (short track section table, compare with the "normal" table "GA" on the next page); here most of the parameters are omitted (as these are adopted from the "GATYP"); only the object identifications (track section) and the connection points remain: The following is in preparation: SEE PREPARATION AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT Provided by ZIMO for the user: Stored in the "StEin" (at delivery): Template lines GATYP, WEITYP, SIGTYP, SIGBILD... (?), as is currently available for the delivery date. Through a yet-to-be-defined key procedure where the layout type, namely gauge N, H0 or G, and the type of turnouts, namely double coil, motor, EPL or servos can be specified, which automatically creates object lines for actual track sections and turnouts from these Typ -templates. Thus, the user can already use the module rudimentarily, i.e. test run the layout with a computer, WITHOUT having to edit sheets first. These automatic object lines are deleted later, when loading new sheets. Available on the website: are the template lines (as sheets), possibly more up-to-date than in the module itself (with which the ones currently stored in the module may be overwritten). Prepared sheets for track sections, turnouts, signals, where all fields are defined with "TYP", except for the connection points. The user only needs to enter the desired TYPE for the individual objects and the connection point(s); and if necessary, modify individual parameters.

15 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 15 Parameter description (for the GATYP as well as the actual track sections) beneath the color bars in accordance with the table excerpts below. GATYP GATYP GATYP Table excerpt GATYP, the track section templates Table excerpt GA, the list of the actual track sections GA GA GA GA

16 Page 16 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Table excerpt WEITYP, the templates for turnouts Table excerpt WEI, the list of actual turnouts WEITYP WEITYP WEITYP WEITYP WEI WEI WEI

17 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 17 / Table excerpt SIGTYP, the signal template Table excerpt SIG, the list of actual signals that are further defined in the template SIGTYP and SIGBILD.

18 Page 18 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Table excerpt SIGBILD as template for the signal aspects in the table SIG

19 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module Page 19 This is a preliminary part of the planned German signal types The SIGNAL TYPES German HV-Signals according to the Signalbuch 1935 DEHV35HS (4 Lights; the 4. is opt. red light) DEHV35BL (2 Lights) DEHV35VS (4 Lights) Connecting sequence: red - green - yellow or yellow-yellow-green-green (each from left to right) German HV-Signals according to the Signalbuch 1959 DEHV59HS (4 Lights), logic as DEHV35HS DEHV35SP (2 Lights, normal and dwarf type) Connecting sequence: red - green - yellow - optional red or red (2x) - white (2x) German HV-Signals Design 1969 (Introduction of main blocking signal) DEHV69HSP (5 Lights) Connecting sequence: red left - red right - green - yellow - white (2x) German Compact Signal design 1984 (VS-Compact signals) DEHV84HSP (5 Lights), Logic as DEHV69HSP DEHV84HS (3 Lights), Logic as DEHV35HS DEHV84BL (2 Lights), Logic as DEHV35BL DEHV84VS (4 Lights), Logic as DEHV35VS Connecting sequence: red left - red right - green - yellow - white (2x) or red - green - yellow or yellow-yellow-green-green (each from left to right) Continuous rail connects to socket SC HIENE, pin N at the command station. Isol ated track sections; connect to the StEin outputs for track sections, i.e. 1A, 1B. 9. APPENDIX: Glossary CAN-bus: International standard for secure data exchange between electronic devices, assemblies, etc.; it is used among others in automotive electronics. ZIMO uses this Protocol for communication on the connection cables (= "CAN-bus cable") between the command station, cabs, accessory decoders, track section modules, turn table control modules, etc. Also see: ZIMO system brochure or catalog, info at Signal controlled speed influence (a.k.a.: location dependent function control, HLU method): For prototypical railroad operations it is not only important to have the ability to control all trains independently (that is a basic DCC function), but also to keep trains safe through the overriding influence of signals, block control, routes etc. The well-known method in conventional model railroad layouts of killing power in a section of track before a red signal is not suitable in combination with a DCC system, because it leads to the loss of accessory devices (lights, smoke ) and causes abrupt train stops. ZIMO therefore uses the special method of signal controlled speed influence. Additional information is fed to a section of track ahead of a red signal (where any train should stop automatically). Also see: ZIMO system brochure or catalog, info at Turnout ladder: A turnout ladder is a combination of turnouts that switch to predetermined directions, which is first defined as such and can later be called up when needed. Note: In model railroad literature, especially in documents of other manufacturers, this combination of turnouts is often referred to as routes, but ZIMO uses the term route for a more evolved set-up: a turnout ladder that includes track section control (a feature most often not available from other sources, so no differentiation is needed). Route: A route as used here is an extended turnout ladder, i.e. a combination of turnouts set to specific positions, possibly also through buttons (to be connected to a switch panel), and of track sections (connected to track section modules StEin or MX9). Line, block, unidirectional, bidirectional: The term "line" is used for a sequence of "blocks"; a block in turn consists of at least two "track sections", of which (usually) the last is a "stop section". The term "block section" should not be used because it is often unclear whether a single block or the entire route is meant. Direction - of travel B r a k e s e c ti o n, u s u a l l y w i th s p e e d l i m i ts U o r L S t o p s e c t i o n ( H ) Intended Stop point stopping distance Extended stop section Typical track section arrangement for Stop before a red signal or a station stop. typical signal position

20 Page 20 StEin Stationary-Equipment-Module TEMPORARY PREPARATION AT THE END OF THE DOCUMENT Standard configurations (TYP lines and actual objects) are pre-loaded in the flash memory and can be copied to the module s main memory through "key procedures". There are up to 100 sample configurations stored (because of the two-digit display): these may partly overwrite each other or may exist side by side. The finished configurations can subsequently be saved on a flash drive and used elsewhere. Delivery with predetermined configuration is possible (similar to sound projects) Contains track section configurations 29 Reverse loop (at the last two-pin plug instead of the possibly defined track sections 7-8) 28 Two reverse loop sections (on track sections 5-6 and 7-8) Turnout configurations group Typical track section configurations for 1) 8 track sections with occupancy thresholds of 2 / 5 / 10 ma (typ. HO StEin-Base load); Over-current (OVC) thresholds 1.5 / 2.5 A at 2 / 1 sec and 4 A short circuit threshold; each track section has two dedicated position inputs 2) Similar to 1), but with minimal occupancy thresholds of 1 / 2 / 5 ma; 3) Similar to 1), but with higher occupancy thresholds of 5 / 10 / 20 ma; 4) Similar to 1), but with even higher occupancy thresholds of 10 / 20 / 50 ma; 5) Similar to 1), but with minimal OVC thresholds of.5 / 1 A at 2 / 1 sec and 2 A short circuit threshold; 6) Similar to 1), but with higher OVC thresholds of 3 / 4 A at 2 / 1 sec and 5 A short circuit threshold; 7) Similar to 1), but with only 1 position input for each track section 8) Similar to 1), but only 4 sections with 2 position inputs each, other sections without; 9) Similar to 1), but only 4 sections with 2 position inputs each, all other with 1 only; 10) Similar to 2), but OVC as in 5) Typical applications Occupancy threshold normal / damp / wet OVC threshold (slow / fast) Short circuit threshold Assigned position inputs 1 8 track sections, normal values for small scales (H0, TT ) 2 / 5 / 10 ma Thresholds 1.5 / 2,5 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 3 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 2 8 track sections, low values for occupancy and overcurrent, small scales 1 / 2 / 5 ma Thresholds 0.5 / 1 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 2 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 3 8 track sections, higher values for occupancy and overcurrent, small scales 5 / 10 / 20 ma Thresholds 2 / 3 A turning-off in 3 / 1 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 4 8 Track sections, low occupancy, normal overcurrent values, small scales 1 / 2 / 5 ma Thresholds 1.5 / 2.5 A turning-off in 2 / 1 sec 3 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 5 8 Track sections, normal occupancy, higher overcurrent values, medium 2 / 5 / 10 ma Thresholds 2 / 3 A turning-off in 3 / 1 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 6 8 Track sections, typical values for large scales (G, 1 ) 5 / 20 / 50 ma Thresholds 3 / 4 A turning-off in 5 / 2 sec 5 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections 7 8 Track sections, low values for occupancy and overcurrent, large scales 2 / 10 / 30 ma Thresholds 2 / 3 A turning-off in 5 / 2 sec 4 A 2 detector inputs for all 8 track sections

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