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English FD-R Basic 2 Contents Getting started............................................................................4 2. Safety instructions.......................................................................5 3. Safe and correct soldering...........................................................8 4. Operation overview.....................................................................9 4.1. Modes of operation.............................................................9 4.2.
FD-R Basic 2 English The asterisks ** RailCom® is the registered trademark of: Lenz Elektronik GmbH | Vogelsang 14 | DE-35398 Gießen Gebr. MÄRKLIN & Cie. GmbH Uhlenbrock Elektronik GmbH tro Stuttgarter Str. 55-57 | DE-73033 Göppingen ni This manual mentions the following companies: k To increase the text´s readability we have refrained from refering to this point in each instance. ta m s el ek Mercatorstrasse 6 | DE- 46244 Bottrop © 01/2015 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved.
English FD-R Basic 2 1. Getting started How to use this manual ni k This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct fitting and connecting 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 shooting. You will then know where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.
FD-R Basic 2 English Required materials For mounting and connecting the decoder you need: k an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) or a regulated soldering iron with a fine tip and a soldering iron stand, a tip-cleaning sponge, a heat-resistant mat, a small side cutter, a wire stripper and a pair of tweezers, electronic tin solder (0.5 mm diameter). ni tro In order to connect decoders without soldered connecting wires you will need wire. Recommended cross sections: > 0.
English FD-R Basic 2 Electrical hazards ta m Fire risk tro el ek Never perform wiring on a powered module. Assembling and mounting 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 soldering irons only in approved mains sockets installed by an authorised electrician. Observe cable diameter requirements.
FD-R Basic 2 English Thermal danger A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can cause skin burns. As a precaution: k use a heat-resistant mat during soldering, always put the hot soldering iron in the soldering iron stand, point the soldering iron tip carefully when soldering, and remove liquid solder with a thick wet rag or wet sponge from the soldering tip.
English FD-R Basic 2 3. Safe and correct soldering ! Caution: ni ta m s tro Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point effectively. Only use electronic tin solder with flux. When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or soldering grease. They contain acids that can corrode components and copper tracks.
FD-R Basic 2 English 4. Operation overview The FD-R Basic 2 can be used as a function decoder, e.g. to switch the lighting in a control car and / or a RailCom transmitter in addition to a locomotive or function decoder that is not compatible to RailCom. k ni 4.1. Modes of operation tro Digital operation The function decoder FD-R Basic 2 is a multiple protocol decoder, that can operate with and automatically recognise both DCC or Motorola formats.
English FD-R Basic 2 Analogue mode k The decoder can also be used in analogue model railway layouts run with a D.C. speed control (not with an A.C. speed control). When putting the vehicle on the rails the decoder recognizes automatically if it is run in analogue or digital mode and sets the corresponding operation mode. The automatic recognition of the analogue mode can be switched off. el ek 4.2.
FD-R Basic 2 English 4.3. Releasing the functions The function outputs can be released by pushing the function keys. The mapping of the outputs to the function keys is arbritary. It is possible to assign several function keys and switching inputs to one output. DCC format MM format AUX1 to AUX3 F0 to F28 F0 to F4 4.4. Feedback with RailCom** ni k Output el ek tro RailCom is a log for bi-directional communication in digital model railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e.g.
English FD-R Basic 2 4.5. POM-update POM-update is a procedure allowing to update the decoder´s firmware (= specific decoder software) without dismounting the decoder or using a specific device. POM-update is based upon programming on main (POM) for the DCC format. Digital central unit with PC interface providing the DCC format and POM.
FD-R Basic 2 English 5. Technical specifications DCC and MM Feedback log RailCom Supply voltage 12-24 V digital voltage or max. 18 V analogue d.c. voltage 20 mA Max. total current 700 mA 3 AUX1 and AUX2: 300 mA AUX3: 100 mA el ek Number of function outputs max. current per output tro Current consumption (without connected loads) max. ni k Data format Connection for buffer capacitor Capacity Electric strength 1 100 to 470 µF > 25 V Protected to IP 00 0 ...
English FD-R Basic 2 6. Connections Note the following comment in order to protect the decoder from (maybe irreparable) damage! Avoid all conducting 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.
FD-R Basic 2 English 6.1. Connector pin assignment Connection to (for use of settings in state of delivery) X1 white AUX1 (lighting forward motion, function key F0) max. current: 300 mA X2 green AUX2 (function key F1) max.
English FD-R Basic 2 6.2. Connection to the voltage supply When connecting the vehicle´s current collectors check the right assignment (left / right). When interchanging the connections, the outputs switched depending on the direction of motion will be switched incorrectly in regard to the direction of travel. k 6.3. Connecting accessories to the outputs tro ni Disconnect any existing diodes in the leads to the lamps, otherwise the lamps might not light.
FD-R Basic 2 English possibly leading to a modification of the data signal and thus to disturbances in digital operation. ni k Always determine the necessary series resistor´s value for the peak value of the available operating voltage. With regulated boosters this corresponds to the specified boosters´ output (= track) voltage. With not regulated boosters or analogue driving transformers the peak value is approx. 1,4 fold the nominal voltage specified on the transformer.
English FD-R Basic 2 Parallel connection of LEDs ni maximum current at the output - sum of the current consumption of all LEDs >0 k 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, depending on the series resistor´s value.
FD-R Basic 2 English 6.5. Connecting inductive loads 6.6. Connecting accessories via a relay k When connecting inductive loads (e.g. TELEX couplings, relays or other accessories with coils), you should switch a free-wheeling diode (e.g. 1N400x) in parallel, in order to avoid damage at the output. Check to connect the anode of the diode to the function output.
English FD-R Basic 2 6.7. Connecting a buffer capacitor ni 6.8. Fixing the decoder k In sections with bad contact to the rails the power supply of the decoder can be interrupted. Possible consequences are e.g. flickering lighting. In these and similar cases you can find a remedy by connecting a buffer capacitor. The electrolytic capacitor should have a capacity of 100 to 470 µF and an electric strength of minimum 25 V.
FD-R Basic 2 English 7. Programming 7.1. Programming with different types of central units Programming with DCC central units tro ni k You can programm the configuration variables (CV) of the decoder from the digital central unit, you can use main track programming as well. See the chapter in the manual of your central unit where the byte wise programming of configuration variables (CVs) (Direct programming) and main track programming (POM) are explained.
English FD-R Basic 2 Slow flashing Fast flashing Number of the MM-register to be programmed Value of the MM-register to be programmed 1. Enter the number of the register as a Motorola-address. If necessary: with a leading "0". el ek 1. Switch on the central unit or perform a reset at the central unit (pushing "stop" and "go" simultaneously).
FD-R Basic 2 English Programming with central units with restricted input options Some central units do not allow but input values up to 80 or 99. With these central units it is not possible to make all possible settings. Programming with the Central Station and the Mobile Station tro Programming with the CV-Navi ni k With the Central Station I or the Mobile Station of Maerklin** you can program the registers. Select the article no.
English FD-R Basic 2 7.2. Memory areas of the FD-R Basic 2 Area "function decoder" contains all CVs (MM registers) programmed for the use as function decoder. The values of these CVs are transmitted on a CV read-out command, when Area "RailCom transmitter" ni k in CV #888 the operating mode "function decoder" is set, in CV #28 the RailCom-channel 2 is switched on and in CV #29 RailCom is switched on.
FD-R Basic 2 English CV #888 = 1 CV #28 = 2 or 3 CV#29→RailCom "on" CV #888 = 0 CV #28 = 2 or 3 CV#29→RailCom "on" ni Common memory area k Memory area RailCom transmitter CV read-out command Memory area function decoder tro Basic, extended, consist address CV #28 = 1 or 3 and CV #29 → RailCom "on" el ek Rails (RailCom detector) s Central unit ta m CV read-out command FD-R Basic 2 Page 25
English FD-R Basic 2 8. Configuration variables and MM-registers Memory area "function decoder" ni k In the lists you will find in the column "No." the numbers of the configuration variables for programming in DCC format, that can be set for the function decoder area of the FD-R Basic 2. The numbers of the registers for programming in Motorola format are identical to the CV numbers. The defaults are those values set in the state of delivery and after a reset.
FD-R Basic 2 English Setting the operating mode This setting takes the following effects: Input value (Default) 0 ... 1 (0) k Name of CVs / No. MM-registers Operating 888 mode Remarks and Tips ni choice of the memory area the ongoing programming is taken over for; choice of the memory area the CV values are transmitted from after a RailCom CV read-out command.
English FD-R Basic 2 Information / Read only Name of CVs / No. MM-registers Version 7 Manufacturer 8 Input value (Default) ----- (62) Remarks and Tips Read only in DCC format! Read only in DCC format! Remarks and Tips ni Input value (Default) 0 ... 255 Any input value restores the settings in state of delivery. ta m s el ek tro Name of CVs / No.
FD-R Basic 2 English Basic settings Remarks and Tips on on on on on on on on 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 k F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 ni Input value (Default) 0 ... 255 (0) tro Name of CVs / No. MM-registers Consist21 Control for F1 to F8 Settings in CV #21 have no effect unless in CV #19 a consist address has been programmed. 28 0 ...
English FD-R Basic 2 Assignment of the outputs to the function keys 33 34 35 36 … 46 Input value (Default) 0 ... 31 (2) 0 ... 31 (4) 0 ... 31 (1) 0 ... 31 (0) ... 0 ... 31 (0) Remarks and Tips AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 2 1 4 k No. ni Name of CVs / MM-registers F0 forward on F0 backward on F1 F2 ... F12 tro Factory settings: AUX1 to be switched with F0, switched on at forward motion. AUX3 to be switched with F0, switched on at backward motion. AUX2 to be switched with F1.
FD-R Basic 2 English Settings for the flash lights Input value (Default) 0 ... 255 (0) Remarks and Tips Settings common for all lighting 10 = highest frequency 255 = lowest frequency k Name of CVs / No. MM-registers Flashing 9 frequency Examples for the flashin frequency: el ek tro ni CV #9 = 7 à 1 Hz / CV #9 = 14 à 0,5 Hz 0...255 (255) AUX1 59 0...255 (255) 0 = immediate switching on at the beginning of a phase 1 … 254 = delayed switching on 60 0...
English FD-R Basic 2 9. Performing a POM-Update Preparations ni k 1. In order to perform the firmware update you do not have to dismount the decoder. Put the vehicle with the mounted decoder on the main track. Hint: You can perform a firmware update with several decoders FD-R Basic 2 at once, the current software version of the decoders is of no importance. The individual CV settings of the decoder will not be altered by updating. tro 2. Save the file with the newest firmware on your PC, e.g.
FD-R Basic 2 English Changing into the update mode Execute the programm POM-update.exe, follow the helpfile. Proceed as follows: 1. Make the settings for the update. k 2. Enter the addresses of the function decoders FD-R Basic 2 you want to update. ni 3. Change into the update mode. tro The lighting connected to the outputs AUX3 of the decoders which are chosen for an update start to flash slowly.
English FD-R Basic 2 10. Check list for troubleshooting Parts are getting very hot and/or start to smoke. k ! Disconnect the system from the mains immediately! Possible cause: one or more connections are soldered incorrectly. à Check the connections. ni Possible cause: Short circuit. The decoder is connected to locomotive or carriage ground. à Check the connections. A short circuit can result in irreparable damage. After programming, the FD-R Basic 2 does not react as intended.
FD-R Basic 2 The lighting goes on and off when the speed levels are turned up or the lighting cannot be switched on or off. Possible cause: The speed mode of the decoder and the digital central unit do not correspond. Example: The central unit is set to the mode 28 speed levels, but the decoder to the mode 14 speed levels. à Change the speed mode at the central and / or at the decoder. The CV values cannot be read out. Possible cause: RailCom is switched off. à Alter the value of CV #29.
English FD-R Basic 2 Problems with the combined decoder After programming the FD-R Basic 2 the decoder not compatible to RailCom combined with the FD-R Basic 2 does not react like before. Possible cause: You have altered values in the function decoder area of the FD-R Basic 2. As the other decoder´s address is the same as the one of the FD-R Basic 2, the changes were taken over for the decoder as well. à Set the value "1" for CV #888.
FD-R Basic 2 English Hotline If problems with your decoder occur, our hotline is pleased to help you (mail address on the last page). Repairs tro ni k You can send in a defective decoder for repair (address on the last page). In case of guarantee the repair is free of charge for you. With damages not covered by guarantee, the maximum fee for the repair is 50 % of the sales price according to our valid price list.
English FD-R Basic 2 11. Guarantee bond ni k For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of selfemployment.
FD-R Basic 2 English 12. Declaration of conformity This product conforms with the EC-directives mentioned below and is therefore CE certified. ni 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, connection diagrams and PCB layout included with this manual. Use only original spare parts for repairs. tro k 2004/108/EG on electromagnetic.
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