TAMS Elektronik s88-BiDiB-Link, 44-05106, 44-05107 User guide
Manual
s88-BiDiB-Link
Item no. 44-05106 | 44-05107
PC-Interface for the s88 bus
and/or BiDiB interface
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English s88-BiDiB-Link
Contents
1. Definitions..................................................................................3
2. Getting started............................................................................4
3. Safety instructions.......................................................................6
4. Your s88-BiDiB-Link.....................................................................7
5. Technical specifications...............................................................9
6. Connecting the s88-BiDiB-Link...................................................10
6.1. Use as a s88 interface.......................................................10
6.2. Use as a BiDiB interface.....................................................11
6.3. Connecting the PC.............................................................12
7. Updates....................................................................................13
8. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................14
9. Guarantee bond........................................................................15
10. EU declaration of conformity.....................................................16
11. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................16
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1. Definitions
S88, HSI-88 and BiDiB are protocols for the data transfer between
model railroad layouts and PC.
S88
s88 is the most simple bus system to feedback PC conform data. At the
s88 modules´ inputs is determined whether they are connected to
earth or not (or in other words are closed or open). These feedback
data are transferred from the s88 modules via an s88 interface into the
PC where they are used as a basis for the PC control.
HSI-88
HSI-88 was developed to transfer s88 feedback data from a PC
interface with the possibiliy to connect three s88 bus lines into the PC.
BiDiB
BiDiB is a protocol which allows bidirectional communication
among different components of a model railroad control (e.g. digital
control units, boosters, accessory decoders and feedback modules)
and
between the components and the PC.
With BiDiB it is both possible to transfer feedback date via an interface
to the PC, and to send switching and control commands from the PC to
the components of the model railroad control.
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2. Getting started
How to use this manual
This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct
connecting of the device, 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.
Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If
you pass the device on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
Intended use
The s88-BiDiB-Link is designed to be operated according to the
instructions in this manual in model building, especially in digital model
railroad layouts. Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates any
guarantees.
The s88-BiDiB-Link should not be mounted by children under the age of
14.
Reading, understanding and following the instructions in this manual
are mandatory for the user.
Checking the contents
Please make sure that your package contains:
s88-BiDiB-Link;
one USB cable 2.0, 4-core, plug connector A <> plug connector
Mini-B;
3 short-circuit jumpers;
a CD (containing the manual and further information).
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Required materials
In order to connect the s88 feedback modules and/or the BiDiB-knots
to the s88-BiDiB-Link you need Ethernet patch cables (RJ-45). In order
to provide a clear arrangement it is recommended to use cables of
different colours, e.g.:
blue for the s88 bus lines,
green for the BiDiBus lines.
In order to connect s88 feedback modules not providing a connection
according to the standard s88-N but only a 6-pole connector, you need
a suitable adapter, e.g. an adapter S88-A. These are available in
different versions for various mounting situations (item no. 44-09100,
44-09110, 44-09200, 44-09210).
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3. Safety instructions
Risk of electric shock
Touching powered, live components,
touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction,
short circuits and connecting the circuit to another voltage than
specified,
impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up
can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following
precautions to prevent this danger:
Only operate indoors in a dry environment.
Never perform wiring on a powered module.
Only use low power for this device as described in this manual and
only use certified transformers.
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.
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