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Manual
FD-R Basic 2
Item no. 42-01160 | 42-01161
Function decoder
and RailCom transmitter
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Contents
1. 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. Function outputs...............................................................10
4.3. Releasing the functions......................................................11
4.4. Feedback with RailCom**..................................................11
4.5. POM-update......................................................................12
5. Technical specifications..............................................................13
6. Connections..............................................................................14
6.1. Connector pin assignment..................................................15
6.2. Connection to the voltage supply........................................16
6.3. Connecting accessories to the outputs................................16
6.4. Connecting LEDs to the function outputs............................16
6.5. Connecting inductive loads.................................................19
6.6. Connecting accessories via a relay......................................19
6.7. Connecting a buffer capacitor.............................................20
6.8. Fixing the decoder.............................................................20
7. Programming............................................................................21
7.1. Programming with different types of central units................21
7.2. Memory areas of the FD-R Basic 2......................................24
8. Configuration variables and MM-registers....................................26
9. Performing a POM-Update.........................................................32
10. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................34
11. Guarantee bond........................................................................38
12. Declaration of conformity...........................................................39
13. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................39
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The asterisks **
RailCom® is the registered trademark of:
Lenz Elektronik GmbH | Vogelsang 14 | DE-35398 Gießen
To increase the text´s readability we have refrained from refering to
this point in each instance.
This manual mentions the following companies:
Gebr. MÄRKLIN & Cie. GmbH
Stuttgarter Str. 55-57 | DE-73033 Göppingen
Uhlenbrock Elektronik GmbH
Mercatorstrasse 6 | DE- 46244 Bottrop
© 01/2015 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.
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1. Getting started
How to use this manual
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.
Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If
you pass the decoder on to another person, please pass on the manual
with it.
Intended use
The function decoder FD-R Basic 2 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 function decoder FD-R Basic 2 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 package contents
Please make sure that your package contains:
one or five function decoders, depending on the version
without soldered connecting wires or
with soldered connecting wires;
a CD (containing the manual, Software "POM-Updater.exe" and
further information).
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Required materials
For mounting and connecting the decoder you need:
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).
In order to connect decoders without soldered connecting wires you will
need wire. Recommended cross sections: > 0.04 mm² for all
connections.
In order to bridge short current interruptions you need:
an electrolytic capacitor with a capacity of 100 to 470 µF and a
proof voltage of minimum 25 V.
2. Safety instructions
Caution:
Integrated circuits (ICs) are inserted on the decoder. They are
sensitive to static electricity. Do not touch components without first
discharging yourself. Touching a radiator or other grounded metal part
will discharge you.
Mechanical hazards
Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch
out for sharp edges when you pick up the PCB.
Visibly damaged parts can cause unpredictable danger. Do not use
damaged parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.
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Electrical hazards
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:
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.
After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for
dispersion.
Use only original spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the
ready-built module.
Fire risk
Touching flammable material with a hot soldering iron can cause fire,
which can result in injury or death through burns or suffocation.
Connect your soldering iron or soldering station only when actually
needed. Always keep the soldering iron away from inflammable
materials. Use a suitable soldering iron stand. Never leave a hot
soldering iron or station unattended.
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Thermal danger
A hot soldering iron or liquid solder accidentally touching your skin can
cause skin burns. As a precaution:
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.
Dangerous environments
A working area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause
accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by working in a clean, dry room
with enough freedom of movement.
Other dangers
Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they
are inattentive and not responsible enough. Children under the age of
14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built
module.
Caution:
Little children can swallow small components with sharp edges, with
fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.
In schools, training centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be
supervised by qualified personnel.
In industrial institutions, health and safety regulations applying to
electronic work must be adhered to.
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3. Safe and correct soldering
Caution:
Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid
these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the
chapter Safety instructions.
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.
Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessary can
destroy components and can damage copper tracks or soldering eyes.
Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the
wire and the soldering eye are heated at the same time.
Simultaneously add solder (not too much). As soon as the solder
becomes liquid take it away. Hold the soldering tip at the spot for a
few seconds so that the solder flows into the joint, then remove the
soldering iron.
The joint should be held still for about 5 seconds after soldering.
To make a good soldering joint you should use a clean and
unoxidised soldering tip. Clean the soldering tip with a damp piece of
cloth, a damp sponge or a piece of silicon cloth.
After soldering check (preferably with a magnifying glass) tracks for
accidental solder bridges and short circuits. This would cause faulty
operation or, in the worst case, permanent damage. You can remove
excess solder by putting a clean soldering tip on the spot. The solder
will become liquid again and flow from the soldering spot to the
soldering tip.
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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.
4.1. Modes of operation
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.
The number of addresses is dependant on the format being used:
Motorola-Format: 255 addresses,
DCC-Format: 127 Basis-addresses or 10.239 Basic addresses.
In the DCC format the decoder can be driven in all speed levels (14, 28
or 128).
Programming the decoders is done:
in Motorola format (MM) by setting the registers,
in DCC format by setting the configuration variables (direct
programming, DCC conform) or by POM (programming on main =
main track programming).
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Analogue mode
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.
It is not possible to switching the function outputs on or off in analogue
mode. Outputs to be switched with F0 are switched on or off in
analogue mode according to the direction of travel with layouts run with
a D.C. speed control, provided the return conductor of the lamps or
accessories is connected to the decoder´s return conductor for all
functions.
4.2. Function outputs
The decoder has three function outputs for the connection of optional
accessories (e.g. lighting, smoke generator, electric coupling):
two outputs with a maximum current of 300 mA each and
one output with a maximum current of 100 mA each.
Effects of all function outputs
Switching on and off depending on the direction of travel.
Flashing: frequency, keying ratio (= ration of on to off) and starting
time within a phase can be set. Examples of use: single flashlights,
alternating flashlights or strobe lights.
Dimming: Example of use: The electric bulbs of older vehicles made
for analogue operation can be dimmed and thus must not be
exchanged after the mounting of the decoder.
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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.
Output DCC format MM format
AUX1 to AUX3 F0 to F28 F0 to F4
4.4. 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 the decoder to the digital central
unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors). The decoders must be
designed to send the RailCom messages.
When so programmed, the FD-R Basic 2 sends
on channel 1: continuously its (basic, extended or consist) address
(so-called RailCom broadcast datagramm) and
on channel 2: a CV message after a DCC CV read-out command.
It can be programmed that way it transfers after a CV read-out
command
the CV values programmed for its operation as a function decoder or
the CV values corresponding to those of an added vehicle decoder
not compatible to RailCom.
Sending RailCom messages is only possible in layouts with a DCC signal
on the rails. It is not possible to use the RailCom-function in a pure
Motorola environment.
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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.
Preconditions for using the procedure are:
Digital central unit with PC interface providing the DCC format and
POM. Hint: As nearly every manufacturer of central units uses his
own procedure for programming on main, the POM-update can be
performed with the following central units only (status 01/2015):
MasterControl (Tams Elektronik)
Intellibox 1 (Uhlenbrock**)
CS2 (Maerklin**)
The current list of central units allowing to perform the POM-update
is available on our homepage.
PC. The system software must support Java.
Software "POM-Updater.exe": You will find it on the CD included in
delivery. It is also available on our homepage for free download.
You can download the current firmware version of the decoder free of
charge from our homepage. If you want to get information on new
firmware versions please subsribe to our newsletter on our hompage.
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5. Technical specifications
Data format DCC and MM
Feedback log RailCom
Supply voltage 12-24 V digital voltage or
max. 18 V analogue d.c. voltage
Current consumption
(without connected loads) max. 20 mA
Max. total current 700 mA
Number of function outputs
max. current per output
3
AUX1 and AUX2: 300 mA
AUX3: 100 mA
Connection for buffer capacitor
Capacity
Electric strength
1
100 to 470 µF
> 25 V
Protected to IP 00
Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C
Ambient temperature in storage -10 ... +80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed max. 85 %
Dimensions approx. 13 x 9,5 x 3,5 mm
Weight
without cables
with cables
approx. 0,8 g
approx. 1,3 g
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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. Connections result for example from badly
isolated connecting wires (as well at the stripped ends of connecting
wires not in use) or insufficient fixing and isolating the decoder or the
accessory, for example. Risk of short circuit!
Before connecting the lighting and other accessories to the outputs
check if the output´s current is below the maximum permissible value
per output and the total current is below the safe load. Should the
permissible output current be exceeded, this normally results in
damage to the decoder.
You should under no circumstances connect the decoder´s return
conductor for all functions to vehicle ground. Risk of short circuit!
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6.1. Connector pin assignment
Colour
of wire
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. current: 300 mA
X3 brown Negative pole (-) of buffer capacitor
X4 X5black
red
Current collector (right / left in direction of motion):
X4= left current collector (or vehicle ground)
X5= right current collector (or slider)
X6 yellow AUX3 (lighting backward motion, function key F0)
max. current: 100 mA
X7 blue Return conductor for all functions (+)
Positive pole (+) of buffer capacitor
Fig. 1: Connections
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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.
6.3. Connecting accessories to the outputs
Disconnect any existing diodes in the leads to the lamps, otherwise the
lamps might not light. Connect the lamps and the accessories to the
function outputs of the decoder (AUX1 to AUX3). Observe the maximum
current of the outputs (AUX1, AUX2: 300 mA, AUX3: 100 mA).
When you want to use the factory (default) settings of the decoder,
check the preceding list. Otherwise you can assign the outputs to the
function keys voluntarily by setting the configuration variables.
If the lamp or the accessory is already connected with one side to
vehicle ground, the connection is complete. If not, connect the second
side of the lamp or the accessory to the decoder´s return conductor for
all functions (point X7).
6.4. Connecting LEDs to the function outputs
The decoder´s function outputs switch respective to the decoder
ground. For that reason you must connect the cathodes (-) of the LEDs
to the function outputs and the anodes (+) to the decoder´s common
return conductor for all function outputs (point X7).
Caution:
If you use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) you must always operate them
via a series resistor, otherwise they will be damaged when put into
operation or their duration of life will be reduced considerably!
When doing without a series resistor, other components undertake the
series resistor´s function (e.g. rails, wheels, current connectors),
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possibly leading to a modification of the data signal and thus to
disturbances in digital operation.
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.
Serial connection of LEDs
When you want to connect several LEDs to one output you can switch them
in series via a common series resistor. The current consumption is max. 20
mA for all LEDs, depending on the series resistor´s value. The maximum
number of LEDs to be connected in series results from
Peak value of the operating voltage
- sum of the forward voltages of all LEDs
> 0
The advantage of this solution is the low current consumption.
In order to determine the necessary series resistor for a serial LED´s
connection first add the forward voltages of all LEDs. The forward
voltages depend on the lighting colour and should be given in the
technical specifications. In case there is no manufacturer information
available, you can take as a basis 4 V for white and blue LEDs and 2 V
for yellow, orange, red and green LEDs.
The remaining voltage has to be "eliminated" by a resistor. The formula
for the calculation of the resistor is:
required RV [Ohm] = ( UB [V] – ∑ UF [V] ) / (IF [mA] x 0.001)
UB = operating voltage (peak value) | ∑ UF = sum of the forward voltages of all LEDs
IF = current with max. luminosity
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Parallel connection of LEDs
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. The maximum number of LEDs to
be connected in parallel results from
maximum current at the output
- sum of the current consumption of all LEDs
> 0
Advantageous with this solution is that the LEDs already lighten when
their forward voltage has been reached (2 to 4 V, depending on the
fluorescent colour), which makes this solution suitable for analogue
mode. Disadvantageous is the high current consumption.
The formula for the calculation of the resistor is:
required RV [Ohm] = ( UB [V] – UF [V] / (IF [mA] x 0.001)
UB = operating voltage (peak value) | UF = forward voltage of the LED
IF = current with max. luminosity
In order to save current, you can limit the LEDs´current consumption to
10 mA, which normally does not cause a visible loss of luminance.
Fig. 2: Connection of LEDs
and accessories to the funtion
outputs (examples)
AUX1: lamp
AUX2: parallel connection of
LEDs
AUX3: serial connection of
LEDs
AUX4: combination of parallel
and serial connection of LEDs
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6.5. Connecting inductive loads
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.
6.6. Connecting accessories via a relay
When you want to switch an accessory / accessories via the decoder,
which connection would lead to exceeding the maximum current at the
output or of the decoder, you can switch the accessories via a relay
(e.g. 1xUm 1A 12V, item no. 84-61010) and connect them directly to
the vehicle´s current collector. As described in the section "Connecting
inductive loads" you should switch a free-wheeling diode (e.g. 1N400x)
in parallel to the relay.
The current consumed by the relay depends on its type. The relay
named in the example needs approx. 100 mA.
Fig. 3: Connection
of an accessory via
a relay
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6.7. Connecting a buffer capacitor
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.
Observe the correct polarity when connecting the capacitor!
6.8. Fixing the decoder
After having finished all connections you should fix the decoder, to
avoid short circuits by contact to metal parts of the vehicle, for
example. You can use double sided adhesive tape for it, for example.
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7. Programming
7.1. Programming with different types of central units
Programming with DCC central units
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. With DCC central
units that allow only register-programming it is not possible to program
the decoder.
Please note: In DCC-Format the feedback signal will not be sent by the
central unit unless there is a sufficient current. For that reason you
should mount an accessory with a current consumption of minimum
100 mA to one of the outputs before starting to program the function
decoder.
Programming with Motorola central units
In Motorola format the settings are saved in registers.
Please note: If you use a central unit for both DCC and Motorola format
it is recommended to program the decoder in the DCC format. After
having finished programming the decoder it is possible to control it in
Motorola format as well.
Please note: You should connect a lamp or a LED to at least AUX1 or
AUX2 before starting to program the decoder with a Motorola central
unit, as the decoder shows the status of the programming by flashing
the lighting connected to the outputs AUX1 and AUX 2. The flashing
frequency shows, which input the decoder expects:
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Slow flashing Fast flashing
Number of the MM-register to be
programmed
Value of the MM-register to be
programmed
Put the vehicle on a track oval or a track section connected to the
central unit’s track output (not to the connection for the programming
track). Make sure no other vehicle than the one you intend to program
is set on the track as the decoder inside this vehicle might be
programmed as well.
Starting
the programming mode
Programming the decoder
1. Switch on the central unit or
perform a reset at the central
unit (pushing "stop" and "go"
simultaneously).
2. Set the current decoder
address (default value: 3) or
the address "80".
3. Set all functions to "off".
4. Push button "stop"
à switch off the track voltage.
5. Operate the direction switch
and hold it in that position.
Push the button "go" at once.
6. As soon as the lighting
flashes, release the
direction switch.
1. Enter the number of the
register as a Motorola-address.
If necessary: with a leading "0".
2. Operate the direction switch.
à Lighting flashes faster.
3. Enter the value you want to
set into the register
(as Motorola-address).
4. Operate the direction switch.
à Lighting flashes more slowly.
Repeat steps 1 – 4
for all registers.
Push button "stop".
à Programming mode à End of programming mode
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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
With the Central Station I or the Mobile Station of Maerklin** you can
program the registers. Select the article no. 29750 from the locomotive
database and program the decoder as described for this article in the
Central Station´s or Mobile Station´s manual.
Programming with the CV-Navi
Instead of programming the configuration variables or MM-registers of
the decoder using the digital central unit, you can use the free software
CV-Navi. You will find the free download under:
www.tams-online.de
(estimated from july 2015)
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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
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.
Area "RailCom transmitter"
contains the CVs (MM registers) of the supported vehicle decoder not
compatible to RailCom. The values of these CVs are transmitted on a
CV read-out command, when
in CV #888 the operating mode "RailCom transmitter" is set,
in CV #28 the RailCom-channel 2 is switched on and
in CV #29 RailCom is switched on.
Common area
contains the CVs (MM registers) that can be set for both areas in
common only:
basic address (CV #1),
extended address (CV #17 and 18),
consist adress (CV #19),
RailCom settings (CV #28),
configuration data (CV #29),
operating mode of the decoder (CV #888).
The address is sent continuously via RailCom when
in CV #28 the RailCom channel 1 is switched on and
in CV #29 RailCom is switched on.
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FD-R Basic 2
Memory area
function decoder
CV #888 = 1
CV #28 = 2 or 3
CV#29→RailCom "on"
Memory area
RailCom transmitter
CV #888 = 0
CV #28 = 2 or 3
CV#29→RailCom "on"
Common memory area
Rails (RailCom detector)
Central unit
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CV #28 = 1 or 3 and CV #29 RailCom "on"→
CV read-out command
CV read-out command
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8. Configuration variables and MM-registers
Memory area "function decoder"
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.
Please note: With variables destined to set several parameters, the
input value has to be calculated by adding the numerical values
assigned to the desired parameters.
Memory area "RailCom transmitter"
You can save either the values of CVs #1 to #256 of a DCC decoder
(that is not compatible to RailCom) or the registers #1 to #256 of a
Motorola decoder (that is not compatible to RailCom).
When using suitable PC software you can read out the decoder´s settings and
afterwards re-save them jointly for both decoders.
Common memory area
The following configuration variables (or MM registers) are programmed in
common for both areas:
basic address (CV #1),
extended address (CV #17 and #18),
consist adress (CV #19),
RailCom settings (CV #28),
configuration data (CV #29),
operating mode of the decoder (CV #888).
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Setting the operating mode
This setting takes the following effects:
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.
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
Operating
mode
888 0 ... 1 (0) Function decoder 0
RailCom transmitter 1
Please note: If the FD-R Basic 2 gets the same address as another
decoder in the same vehicle, the mentioned decoder will be
programmed anew as well. If you want to avoid this, you can interrupt
the decoder´s connection to a rail collector before programming the
FD-R Basic 2.
Setting the address
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
Basic address 1 1 ... 255
(3)
Range of values in
DCC-Format: 1 ... 127
Tip: If a value higher than 127 is set for the basic address and the use of extended addresses
in CV #29 is set to off, the decoder does not react to signals in DCC format!
Extended
address
17 192 ... 255
(192)
Only for DCC format. Most
central units permit entering
extended addresses directly.
The CVs # 17, 18 and 29 are
set automatically to the proper
values.
18 0 ... 255
(255)
Consist
address
19 1 ... 127 (0)
= 2nd adress
In DCC format only!
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Information / Read only
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
Version 7 --- Read only in DCC format!
Manufacturer 8 --- (62)
Read only in DCC format!
Auxiliary functions
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
Reset 8 0 ... 255 Any input value restores the
settings in state of delivery.
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Basic settings
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
ConsistControl
for F1 to F8
21 0 ... 255 (0) F1 on 1
F2 on 2
F3 on 4
F4 on 8
F5 on 16
F6 on 32
F7 on 64
F8 on 128
Settings in CV #21 have no effect unless in CV #19 a consist address has been programmed.
RailCom
settings
28 0 ... 3 (3)
no feedback 0
channel 1 on 1
channel 2 on 2
Channel 1: Continuous feedback of the decoder address
Channel 2: Feedback of the CV values after a RailCom read-out command
Configuration
data 1
29 0 ... 64 (14)
Direction "Standard" 0
Reverse direction 1
14 speed levels 0
28 or 128 speed levels 2
Analoge recognition off 0
Analoge recognition on 4
RailCom off 0
RailCom on 8
Basic addresses 0
Not for MM mode:
Extended addresses 32
Factory settings: Direction = "Standard". 28 or 128 speed levels in DCC-mode. Automatic
analogue recognition = "on". RailCom = "on". Basic addresses.
Example: CV #29 = 0. à Direction = "Standard". 14 speed levels. Automatic analogue
recognition = "off". RailCom = "off". Basic addresses.
Example: CV #29 = 46. à Direction = "Standard". 28 or 128 speed levels in DCC-mode.
Automatic analogue recognition = "on". RailCom = "on". Extended Addresses.
Tip: If the use of extended addresses is activated in CV #29, the decoder does not react to
signals in Motorola format!
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Assignment of the outputs to the function keys
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
F0 forward on 33 0 ... 31 (2) AUX1 2
F0 backward on 34 0 ... 31 (4) AUX2 1
F1 35 0 ... 31 (1) AUX3 4
F2 36 0 ... 31 (0)
... … ...
F12 46 0 ... 31 (0)
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.
Example: AUX2 to be switched with F5 à CV #39 = 1
Example: AUX1 and AUX2 to be switched with F6 à CV #40 = 3 (= 1+2)
Dimming of the outputs
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
AUX3 49
1...64 (64) = Reduction of the voltage
applied to the output.
"1" = lowest voltage,
"64" = maximum voltage
AUX1 50
1...64 (64)
AUX2 51
1...64 (64)
Effects of the outputse
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
AUX3 53 0 ... 63 (0) Independent of direction 0
AUX1 54 0 ... 63 (0) AUX off at backw. motion 1
AUX2 55 0 ... 63 (0) AUX off at forward motion 2
Shunting light at F3 16
Shunting light at F4 32
Example: Shunting light at AUX1 to be switched with F3 and at forward motion off
à CV #54 = 18 (= 16 + 2)
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Settings for the flash lights
Name of CVs /
MM-registers
No. Input value
(Default)
Remarks and Tips
Flashing
frequency
9 0 ... 255
(0)
Settings common for all
lighting
10 = highest frequency
255 = lowest frequency
Examples for the flashin frequency:
CV #9 = 7 à 1 Hz / CV #9 = 14 à 0,5 Hz
Duration till "on"
AUX3 58 0...255 (255) 0 = immediate switching on at
the beginning of a phase
AUX1 59 0...255 (255) 1 … 254 = delayed switching on
AUX2 60 0...255 (255) 255 = permanently off
Duration "on" within a phase
AUX3 61 0...255 (0) 0 = permanently off
AUX1 62 0...255 (0) 1 = minimal duration
AUX2 63 0...255 (0) 255 = permanently on
The sum of the values for "Duration till on" and "Duration on" must not exceed 255, otherwise
the duration of "on" will be reduced. Example:
CV #58 = 100 and CV #61 = 200. In this case CV #61 will be reduced to 155.
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9. Performing a POM-Update
Preparations
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.
2. Save the file with the newest firmware on your PC,
e.g. FD-R_Basic_2_V1_1_0_0.hex for version 1.1.0.0
You can download the newest firmware from our homepage
without charge. When getting (on the part of any third parties) a
packed file (e.g. *.zip) you have to unpack it first.
3. Get ready the CD with the program "POM-Updater.exe" (included in
the delivery) or download the program from our homepage.
4. Connect your central unit with the PC. At present (status: 01/2015)
the POM-Update can be carried out with the MasterControl (Tams
Elektronik), the Intellibox 1 (Uhlenbrock**) and the CS2
(Maerklin**) ). You find the current list of central units allowing to
perform the POM-update on our homepage.
5. Before starting the update connect at least one lamp or LED to
AUX3 as the update´s status is shown by lighting or flashing of the
lighting connected to this output.
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Changing into the update mode
Execute the programm POM-update.exe, follow the helpfile. Proceed as
follows:
1. Make the settings for the update.
2. Enter the addresses of the function decoders FD-R Basic 2 you
want to update.
3. Change into the update mode.
The lighting connected to the outputs AUX3 of the decoders which are
chosen for an update start to flash slowly. If flashing quickly, the
decoder cannot be updated
because the decoder type does not correspond to the hex-file or
because the decoder´s firmware already conforms to the version of
the hex-file.
The concerned vehicles can stay on the track, they do not affect
updating the other decoders. As an alternative you can cut them from
current shortly in order to stop them flashing quickly.
Performing the POM-Update
After having changed into the update mode you can start the update.
The lighting connected to the outputs AUX3 of the decoders in update
mode stop to flash and show permanent lighting.
The duration of the update depends on the central unit in use and the
extent of the transferred data. The progress is shown in the screen
mask. As soon as the update has been finished the lighting start to
flash slowly. Cut the vehicles from current shortly. Now the vehicles are
in standard operation again.
When a fault occurs during updating, the update is interrupted and the
lighting starts to flash quickly. In this case restart the update after
altering the settings if necessary (see helpfile of the programm for
further information).
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10. Check list for troubleshooting
Parts are getting very hot and/or start to smoke.
Disconnect the system from the mains immediately!
Possible cause: one or more connections are soldered incorrectly.
à Check the connections.
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.
Problems with the area "function decoder"
After programming, the FD-R Basic 2 does not react as intended.
Possible cause: The set values for the CV are inconsistent.
à Perform a decoder reset and first test the decoder with the
default values. Program the decoder anew.
Possible cause: Instead of saving the settings into the function
decoder area the settings were saved into the RailCom transmitter
area of the FD-R Basic 2. à Program the function decoder area
anew, making sure that in CV #888 the value "0" is set.
An output cannot be switched on.
Possible cause: The values set in CV #49 to #63 for an output,
contradict one another. à Alter the values for CV #49 to #63 .
The lighting does not correspond to the direction of travel.
Possible cause: The configuration data (CV #29) of the locomotive
decoder in the train vary from the configuration data programmed in
the function decoder. à Change the programming or the function or
the deocder.
The decoder does not react in analogue mode.
Possible cause: The analogue mode is switched off. à Alter the
value for CV #29.
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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.
Problems with the area "RailCom transmitter"
The CV values cannot be read out.
Possible cause: RailCom is switched off. à Alter the value of
CV #29.
Possible cause: The RailCom channel 2 is switched off. à Alter the
value in CV#28 to "2" or "3".
Possible cause: In CV #888 the function decoder area is activated
instead of the RailCom transmitter area. à Alter the value in CV #28
to "1".
Possible cause: Instead of saving the settings into the RailCom
transmitter area they have been saved into the function decoder area.
à Programm the RailCom transmitter area anew and pay attention to
set the value "1" for CV #888.
A combination of the FD-R Basic 2 and another decoder cannot be
programmed together or the data cannot be read out from one of
the modules.
Possible cause: This malfunction occurs especially with older DCC
decoders. à In most cases you can sidestep this malfunction by
programming the RailCom area of the FD-R Basic 2 and the decoder
via main track programming. In case this does not work as well, you
should read out or program the RailCom area of the FD-R Basic 2
and the decoder individually. For that purpose interrupt the
connection to the rail connector of that module that is not going to
be programmed.
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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. Then you
program the RailCom transmitter area and the combined decoder not
compatible to RailCom. The function decoder area of the FDR Basic 2 will be unchanged.
Problems with the POM-Update
While updating the decoder the lighting starts to flash, the update is
interrupted.
Possible cause: The settints for the POM-Update are wrong.
à Check and alter the settings if necessary. The helpfile contains
explanations.
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Hotline
If problems with your decoder occur, our hotline is pleased to help you
(mail address on the last page).
Repairs
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. We reserve the
right to reject the repairing of a decoder when the repair is impossible
for technical or economic reasons.
Please do not send in decoders for repair charged to us. In case of
warranty we will reimburse the forwarding expenses up to the flat rate
we charge according to our valid price list for the delivery of the
product. With repairs not covered by guarantee you have to bear the
expenses for sending back and forth.
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11. Guarantee bond
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. The guarantee exists supplementary to the legal warranty
of merchantability due to the consumer by the seller.
The warranty includes the free correction of faults which can be proved
to be due to material failure or factory flaw. With kits we guarantee
the completeness and quality of the components as well as the function
of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state. We
guarantee the adherence to the technical specifications when the kit
has been assembled and the ready-built circuit connected according to
the manual and when start and mode of operation follow the
instructions.
We retain the right to repair, make improvements, to deliver spares or
to return the purchase price. Other claims are excluded. Claims for
secondary damages or product liability consist only according to legal
requirements.
Condition for this guarantee to be valid, is the adherence to the
manual. In addition, the guarantee claim is excluded in the following
cases:
if arbitrary changes in the circuit are made,
if repair attempts have failed with a ready-built module or device,
if damaged by other persons,
if damaged by faulty operation or by careless use or abuse.
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12. Declaration of conformity
This product conforms with the EC-directives mentioned below
and is therefore CE certified.
2004/108/EG on electromagnetic. Underlying standards: EN 55014-1
and EN 61000-6-3. 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, connection diagrams and PCB layout included with this
manual.
Use only original spare parts for repairs.
2011/65/EG on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment (ROHS). Underlying
standard: EN 50581.
13. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive
This product conforms with the EC-directive 2012/19/EG on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
The Tams Elektronik GmbH is registered with the WEEE-no.
DE 37847206, according to. § 6 sect. 2 of the German
electro regulations from the responsible authority for the
disposal of used electro equipment.
Don´t dispose of this product in the house refuse, bring it to the next
recycling bay.
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