GRAUPNER mz-32, mz-16, mc-32 Expert, mc-16 Expert User Manual

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16 channel digital switch module

SumD V3 capable matching mz-16 / mz-32 / mc-16 Expert / mc-32 Expert

No. 3974

Index

Personal notes ......................................................................................... 4

Introduction ............................................................................................ 5

Service centre .......................................................................................... 5

Intended use ........................................................................................... 6

Package content ...................................................................................... 6

Declaration of conformity ..................................................................... 6

Technical data ......................................................................................... 7

Description .............................................................................................. 7

Symbol description ................................................................................. 8

Safety notes .............................................................................................. 8

Installing the module ............................................................................. 9

Setting the electric connections .......................................................... 10

Connection diagram ............................................................................ 12

Note on use of switch relais ................................................................. 12

Programming of receiver and digital switches ................................. 13

Naming the Digital Switches ............................................................... 14

Mode of a digital switch ....................................................................... 14

Arranging the digital switches ............................................................ 15

Using multiple switch modules ......................................................... 16

Firmware update .................................................................................. 18

Notes on environmental protection ................................................... 19

Care and maintenance ......................................................................... 19

Warranty conditions ............................................................................ 19

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Personal notes

Introduction

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Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner 16 channel digital

switch module.

Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with module and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always updated with the products and firmware.

This product complies with national and European legal requirements.

To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using the product!

NOTE

This manual is part of that product. It contains important information concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product.

Service centre

Graupner Central Service

Graupner GmbH

Henriettenstraße 96

D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck

Graupner USA

3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site

www.graupner.de

Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130

Monday - Thursday:

9:15 am -4:00 pm

Friday:

9:15 am - 1:00 pm

 service@graupner.de

Website: www.graupnerusa.com

Phone: +1 855-572-4746

Email:service@graupnerusa.com

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Intended use

Package content

The module has to be controlled through a digital switch of your transmitter and it is designed exclusively to be used in battery-powered, radio controlled models, any other use is not allowed. For any improper use no guarantee or liability is assumed.

Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or use the module.

Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equipment.

Target group The item is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14. The

installation and operation must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model club.

Declaration of conformity

 Switch module

 1 patch cable 10 cm

 Operating instructions

 2 jumpers

No. 3974 16 channel digital switch module

Graupner/SJ hereby declares that the

16 channel digital switch module (No.3974) is conform to EU norms. DIN EN 55014-1

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Technical data

Description

16 channel digital switch module

Operating voltage 4,0 - 13,0 V Operating current < 10mA at 6,0 V Max. switch current pro chan-

nel Max. switch voltage 18.0 V Inpulse input voltage < 6,0 V Weight approx. 16 g Dimensions 57 x 42 x 15 mm Operating temperature 0 - 40 °C Required control channels 1 through SumD3

NOTE

The technical data of the optional receiver are available in the manual included in the receiver package content.

The Graupner transmitters mz-16, mz-32, mc-16 Expert and mc-32 Expert offer the possibility of controlling up to 16 different components on the receiver side via the sum signal. The module works exclusively via the digital switches of the above mentioned transmitters.

3.0 A

The signals of the digital switches on the transmitter touch screen are transmitted digitally, therefore the components are switched on and off without delay and interference-free.

Through the suitable cabling of the connection cable the functions can be powered by a single power source or separately by different power sources.

(with a common ground, so not electrically isolated)

The compatible GR-12 / GR-16 / GR-24 / GR-32 receivers must be up-to-date for SumD V3 software.

Go to:

www.graupner.de/UBlog/Empfaenger

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Symbol description

Safety notes

Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Par-

ticularly those which are additionally marked with the words CAU TION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries.

The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions.

Attention indicates potential damages to objects.

General

These safety instructions are intended not only to protect your own

and other people’s safety, but also to protect the product. Therefore please read this section very carefully before using the product!

 Do not leave the packaging material lying around, this could be

a dangerous toy for children.

 Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the transmitter without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

 Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be

learned! If you have never driven such a model, then start extra carefully and make sure to be familiar with the reactions of the model to the remote control commands. Proceed always responsibly. This also means that you have for your own protection liability insurance.

 Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment

must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.

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Installing the module

The 16 channel digital switch module has been developed for use in RC models and it should only be used for the previewed scope.

Please note that the module should only be used within the indicated limit values (see technical data).

Use and store the unit in a dry environment only.

Every mechanical or electric modification of the module or the trespassing of the indicated limit values brings immediately to loss of all dispute rights against the producer, including the warranty service.

Any damage on the warranty seal on the back part of the module also brings to an immediate loss of waranty.

Always proof the correct functions of the module before every use.

The best solution is to fix the module through some double-sided adhesive tape or hook and loop tape in the model.

Never open the housing and always plug in and out the switched off components. This will prevent damage to the module and the receiver.

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Setting the electric connections

The module consumes so little power that you can connect it directly to the summed signal output (see receiver instructions) with the included patch cable.

You can connect functions with low power consumption directly to the switch channel of the module, but only if the total power consumption of all the connected functions is lower than 1,0 A and only if the receiver voltage is enough (see switch plan).

To allow an as universal as possible use of the module, the module switches the ground (GND). This has the positive aspect that if necessary each function can be powered by a different source.

To allow this it is important that the minus pole of each power source, e.g. batteries, is connected to the other ones.

The functions will then be connected securely with the plus pole to the related battery and the minus pole of the function will be connected to the switch module.

In case of low currents the ground connection through the patch cable of the receiver is enough, on the other hand if the current is higher you should connect each ground separately (see switch plan).

Please note that inductive or capacitive functions ( as relais, motors or capacitors, etc...) during the switch-on phase can require much higher current than the one needed during the normal use. A trespassing of the limit values can damage the module.

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Connection of a small component eg. to channel 9

Sum signal through channel 6

Receiver

GR-12

X1 A B C X2 C B A

X2 - 9B

Component

Connection of a big component to channel 9

Sum signal through channel 6

Receiver

GR-12

X1 A B C X2 C B A

X2 - 9C

+4...18 V

max. 3.0 A

X2 - 9A

Accessory ground

X2 - 9C

In case of currents higher than 1,0 A connect, as represented, an accessory ground (GND) line to the related pin A of the channel (as shown in the illustration). Overloading of the tracks on the module is thus prevented.

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Connection diagram

Jumper

depending on the number of switching modules (See page 17)

Transmitter pulse (sum signal) Outputs: For GR-12 ch. 6 (from Software 7a..) For GR-16 ch. 8 (from Software 7a..) For GR-24 ch. 8 (from Software 7a..) For GR-32 channel S (from Software 7a..)

X1 A B C

16 Kanal

Schaltmodul

No. 3974

Switch relais

Polarity inver-

sion module

X2 C B A

No. 4159.1

No. 4159.2

Note on use of switch relais

In case of use of the Graupner switch relais please pay attention to the inverted polarity! See connection scheme on the left.

In case of use of a No.4159.3 it is necessary to create a connection cable because the polarity inversion is split to two connectors. e.g. No. S8189 and 33700.2 combined. Remove remaining strands according to the scheme.

No. 4159.3

Occupation of the pin lines:

X1 X2

Pin A B C Pin C B A

9 Jumper Jumper Jumper 18 FS pulse V+ GND

8 GND V+ Ch 8 17 Ch 16 V+ GND

7 GND V+ Ch 7 16 Ch 15 V+ GND

6 GND V+ Ch 6 15 Ch 14 V+ GND

5 GND V+ Ch 5 14 Ch 13 V+ GND

4 GND V+ Ch 4 13 Ch 12 V+ GND

3 GND V+ Ch 3 12 Ch 11 V+ GND

2 GND V+ Ch 2 11 Ch 10 V+ GND

1 GND V+ Ch 1 10 Ch 9 V+ GND

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Programming of receiver and digital switches

For the transmitter to be able to transmit the data correctly, settings must be made on the transmitter and receiver:

Enter the "Telemetry" menu of the transmitter, open the "Settings & view" line and move through the touch pads to the "CH OUT TYPE" line. Here please select the "SUMD3" mode.

This transmission mode is absolutely necessary for the use of the module! To do this, the receiver must have the latest software version. (from V7a..)

Switch active

Switch inactive

To assign the digital switches, call up the menu in the transmitter:

Depending on the transmitter, 16-64 digital switches are available here.

mz-16: 16 digital switches mz-32 : 64 difital switches mc-16 Expert: 16 digital switches mc-32 Expert: 64 digital switches

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1. The switch is activated via menu item "Act". By tapping the plug symbol is closed. Now it is active. (As an example, the screenshot above renamed the first two switches. This name will appear later on the display with the switch symbol.)

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Naming the Digital Switches

1. First, tap the switch number.

2. Touch the edit pen

3. Input the name

4. Push Return

Mode of a digital switch

There are 3 modes available:

1. ON/OFF

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2. Pulse

3. Flash

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Arranging the digital switches

After naming the switches and selecting the mode, the switches can now be linked on the start screen of the transmitter. If you press the switch, it lights up permanently, flashes briefly or flashes permanently.

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Procedure: Touch an empty field on the touch screen for more than 2 seconds. Select "Digital switch" and press OK.

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There are four switch groups

Then a second window will appear, in which the group and then the switch itself will be selected: Select the appropriate switch and press OK.

After confirming with OK the respective switch appears directly on the touch screen.

Using multiple switch modules

To operate all 64 digital switches, it is possible to connect up to 4 modules. Here the jumpers are used.

Using 1 Module: No Jumper 1. Module Channels 1-16

Using 2 Modules: + 2 poles Jumper right 2. Module Channels 17-32

Using 3 Modules: + 2 poles Jumper left 3. Module Channels 33-48

Using 4 Modules: + 3 poles Jumper 4. Module Channels 49-64

Also only 1 module can be used and this e.g. switches channels 17-32. Important here is only the plug position of the jumpers.

Modules can also be connected in parallel, ie one in the cab, the other in the trailer or semi-trailer. Both modules, for example, without jumpers for channels 1-16. So these are switched simultaneously. As an example, the turn signals, hazard lights, headlights on the tractor and the semi-trailer.

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