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Intellibox II

Table of Contents

1. The Digital Center Intellibox II...................................................................................6

1.1 Description............................................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Quick guide........................................................................................................................... 9

1.3 Overview of the Commands................................................................................................ 10

1.4 Technical Data.................................................................................................................... 11

2. The Intellibox II Connections...................................................................................12

2.1 Definition of the individual Sockets..................................................................................... 12

2.2 Connecting Transformer, Track and Programming Track................................................... 12

2.3 Connecting LocoNet ........................................................................................................... 13

2.4 USB Computer Interface.....................................................................................................13

2.5 Connecting DCC Boosters.................................................................................................. 14

2.6 Connecting Märklin Boosters.............................................................................................. 14

2.7 Connecting s88 Modules .................................................................................................... 15

2.8 Connecting IRIS Receivers................................................................................................. 15

3. The Operating Elements.......................................................................................... 17

3.1 Overview of the Operating Elements.................................................................................. 17

3.2 The Display with the Display keys ...................................................................................... 18

3.3 The Controller ..................................................................................................................... 19

3.4 Menu Operation.................................................................................................................. 19

3.5 Entry of Numerals ............................................................................................................... 21

3.6 Entry of Names ................................................................................................................... 21

4. Basic Settings Menu ................................................................................................23

4.1 Menu Item Operation.......................................................................................................... 23

4.1.1 Speed Display.......................................................................................................... 23

4.1.2 Throttle..................................................................................................................... 25

4.2 “Language” Submenu ......................................................................................................... 27

4.3 ”Locomotive Data Format” Menu ........................................................................................ 28

4.4 “Turnout settings” Menu......................................................................................................29

4.4.1 General Data format................................................................................................. 29

4.4.2 Switching Times....................................................................................................... 30

4.5 “Hand Controller” Menu ......................................................................................................31

4.6 “Display” Menu....................................................................................................................32

4.7 “Programming Track” Menu................................................................................................ 34

4.8 “Interface” Menu.................................................................................................................. 35

4.9 “s88 Setting” Menu.............................................................................................................. 35

4.10 “Special Options” Menu .................................................................................................... 37

4.11 “Software-Version” Menu.................................................................................................. 38

4.12 “Start Mode” Menu............................................................................................................ 38

4.13 “Database” Menu .............................................................................................................. 39

4.14 “Reset” Menu .................................................................................................................... 41

5. The Control Desk......................................................................................................43

5.1 Operating Elements ............................................................................................................ 43

5.2 Locomotive Addresses und Names.................................................................................... 44

5.2.1 Locomotive selection................................................................................................ 45

5.3 Throttle................................................................................................................................45

5.4 Light and Special functions.................................................................................................46

5.5 The LokPosi Display........................................................................................................... 47

5.6 The Loco Menu................................................................................................................... 48

5.6.1 Multi-traction............................................................................................................. 48

5.6.2 Last called up Locomotive........................................................................................ 52

5.6.3 Controlling All Functions........................................................................................... 53

5.6.4 Dispatching Locomotives ......................................................................................... 55

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5.6.5 Edit a Loco dataset................................................................................................... 56

5.6.6 FRED Hand Controller ............................................................................................. 66

6. The Switch Panel Mode............................................................................................69

6.1 Description.......................................................................................................................... 69

6.2 Select Switch Panel Mode.................................................................................................. 69

6.3 Operating a Switch Panel ................................................................................................... 70

6.4 Configuring the Switching times.......................................................................................... 71

6.5 Select a Switch Panel......................................................................................................... 71

6.6 Setup and Edit a Switch Panel............................................................................................ 72

6.6.1 Setup a new Switch Panel........................................................................................ 72

6.6.2 Edit Switch Panel ..................................................................................................... 74

6.6.3 Delete Switch Panel................................................................................................. 76

6.6.4 Switch Address Display on/off.................................................................................. 77

6.7 Set Name, Symbol and Data format of Solenoid addresses............................................... 78

7. The Route Mode .......................................................................................................81

7.1 Description.......................................................................................................................... 81

7.2 Selecting Route Mode......................................................................................................... 81

7.3 Selecting a Route Group.....................................................................................................81

7.4 Switching Routes................................................................................................................ 82

7.5 Entering and Changing Route Groups................................................................................ 83

7.5.1 Entering a new Route............................................................................................... 83

7.5.2 Change a Route Group............................................................................................ 85

7.5.3 Delete a Route Group .............................................................................................. 86

7.6 Programming Routes..........................................................................................................87

7.7 Using Routes from an External Device............................................................................... 97

7.8 Automatically activate a Route when the Intellibox starts up............................................ 100

7.9 Processing two or more Routes in succession................................................................. 101

8. The Feedback Mode...............................................................................................104

8.1 LocoNet Feedbacks.......................................................................................................... 104

8.2 s88-Feedback ................................................................................................................... 104

8.3 Selecting a Feedback Module........................................................................................... 104

8.4 The Display....................................................................................................................... 105

8.5 Selecting a Feedback Group ............................................................................................ 106

8.6 Adding and Changing Feedback Groups.......................................................................... 106

8.7 Setting the Name and Symbol of a Feedback .................................................................. 113

8.8 Triggering Feedback Message ......................................................................................... 115

9. The LISSY Mode .....................................................................................................116

9.1 Description........................................................................................................................ 116

9.2 Selecting LISSY Mode...................................................................................................... 116

9.3 The Display in LISSY Mode.............................................................................................. 116

9.3 The Display in LISSY Mode.............................................................................................. 117

9.4 Selecting the Displayed Group ......................................................................................... 117

9.5 Adding a new or Changing a Group.................................................................................. 118

9.5.1 Adding a new Group............................................................................................... 118

9.5.2 Changing a Group.................................................................................................. 120

9.5.3 Deleting a Group.................................................................................................... 122

9.5.4 Switching the Address display on/off...................................................................... 123

9.6 Assigning a Name to a Train Category and LISSY Receiver............................................ 124

9.7 DirectDrive........................................................................................................................ 126

10. The Infrared Remote Control IRIS.......................................................................127

10.1 Description of the Infrared Remote Control .................................................................... 127

10.1.1 Function Mode...................................................................................................... 127

10.1.2 Operating controls................................................................................................ 127

10.1.3 Locomotive Control .............................................................................................. 128

10.1.4 Solenoid control.................................................................................................... 129

10.1.5 Activating a Route................................................................................................ 131

10.1.6 Power on/off......................................................................................................... 131

10.2 Intellibox Display Mode IRIS........................................................................................... 131

10.2.1 Selecting IRIS Mode............................................................................................. 131

10.2.2 Selecting the Transmission Channel.................................................................... 132

10.2.3 The Displays......................................................................................................... 132

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11. Model Time Clock.................................................................................................136

11.1 Description...................................................................................................................... 136

11.2 Selecting the Clock Mode............................................................................................... 136

11.3 Clock Settings................................................................................................................. 136

11.3.1 Special Settings.................................................................................................... 137

12. The Programming Mode ......................................................................................140

12.1 Programming Track ........................................................................................................ 140

12.2 Activating Programming Mode........................................................................................ 140

12.3 Programming of DCC and Multi-protocol Decoders........................................................ 141

12.3.1 Reading and programming CV Plain text............................................................. 141

12.3.2 Programming and reading individual CVs............................................................ 143

12.3.3 Mainline Programming ......................................................................................... 146

12.3.4 Register programming and reading...................................................................... 147

12.3.5 Paged programming and reading......................................................................... 147

12.3.6 Error message during Programming of DCC Decoders....................................... 147

12.4 Programming of Märklin Motorola or mfx Decoders ....................................................... 148

13. LocoNet Programming.........................................................................................150

14. The Interface.........................................................................................................154

14.1 Interface Characteristics................................................................................................. 154

14.2 Interface in Betrieb nehmen............................................................................................ 154

14.3 Communication PC - LocoNet (only for Experts)............................................................ 154

15. Operation as Auxiliary Device.............................................................................155

15.1 Operation ........................................................................................................................ 155

15.2 Setting the Operating Mode............................................................................................ 155

15.3 Connect as Auxiliary Device........................................................................................... 155

16. Software Update...................................................................................................157

Appendix.....................................................................................................................158

List of Special options............................................................................................................. 159

Converting bits to bytes .......................................................................................................... 161

Module address table for feedback channels ......................................................................... 163

Coding table for solenoid decoder.......................................................................................... 164

Tips and Tricks........................................................................................................................ 165

HOTLINE ................................................................................................................................ 168

Intellibox II

1. The Digital Center Intellibox II

The Intellibox II is not only a Digital Center, but a complete S ystem in a Box. It has all the functions which previously one had to labouriously assembled, and with all that it is efficient and compact.

With the Intellibox II it does not matter whether you control your digital model r ailway in Motorola, DCC or Selektrix format. The Intellibox II utilise the various data formats simultaneously, on the same track, and is therefore a genuine multi-protocol digital center.

1.1 Description

Large, high resolution Display

The high resolution display is 98 x 42 mm (visible diagonal 105 mm) and allo ws a detailed representation of information in plain text or as symbols.

Night design

The Display and the keys have backlighting with which you can also see during the night phase when using an IntelliLight.

Two Throttles

Two locomotives can be controlled independently with the two large rotary controls. When the locomotive is changed these clever throttle controls without end stops automatically restore the saved speed of the selected locomotive. They c an be operated in DC and AC throttle mode.

The display shows the locomotive name or number, the speed (absol ute and relative to the highest speed) and the direction of both the locomotives that are actually being controlled by the throttles.

The light and 4 special functions can be switched by the function keys. In DCC operati on up to 28 special functions can be switched by the keys beside the display.

Booster

The high performance Booster has an output capacity of 3A and is short circuit protected.

Switch panel

The Intellibox II can control 320 Märklin and/or 2048 DCC sole noids. Groups of 8 or 16 in each case can be directly accessed by the key block. The state of turnouts and signals is indicated with the appropriate symbols in the centre of the display.

Route control

The Intellibox II internal route memory can hold up to 80 routes with 24 entries each. These can be called up by feedback c ontacts. Further routes that are stored in external devices can be called up by the Intellibox or merged into internal routes.

Feedback Mode

Up to 2048 feedbacks in groups of 8 or 16 are shown in the centre of the display by selectable symbols. Feedbacks can also be triggered directly from the key block.

Large Locomotive Database

The empty locomotive data base can store one’s own locomotive data records. Data entered can be address, name, data format, symbols for special functions and the setting for the maximum speed in km/h.

Locomotive Position Indication

In conjunction with the Individual Locomotive Control System “LISSY” the actual position of the locomotive can be displayed at top the display when it is called up.

DirectDrive

Control of a locomotive can be taken over by a throttle with a simple key press and without entering the locomotive address or name, when it passes a selected LISSY receiver in LISSY-Mode.

Infrared Receiver

The integrated Infrared receiver allows wireless control of model railway layouts with our IRIS infrared remote control. If desired, in difficult space arrangements, 2 additional external receivers can be connected.

Model Time Clock

The Intellibox II integrated model clock can be blended i nto the middle part of the display. It indicates the time and weekday. The model time can be accelerated relative to the real time by factors between 1 and 127. This provides possibil ities such as timetabled tri ps and the synchronization of further LocoNet clocks, like in the LocoNet display 63450, Intelli Light 28000 and SoundDircetor 38000.

Locomotive Programmer

The Intellibox II provides simple menu driven programming of DCC, Motorola and mfx locomotive decoders. For DCC compatible decoders there is not only simple plain text programming, but also CV programming, main track programming, register programming and CV paged programming.

Motorola decoders are programmed using Motorola CV programming.

• Various Data Formats The Intellibox II can control a mixture of makes of locomotive, function and turnout

decoders on a layout. The following data formats can be transmitted simultaneously:

• Motorola Data Format Uhlenbrock, Märklin, Viessmann

• Extended Motorola Data Format (Spur I) Uhlenbrock, Märklin AC Spur I format

• DCC Data Format Uhlenbrock, Märklin Gleichstrom, Arnold, Digitrax, Lenz, LGB, Roco and all DCC

compatible decoders.

• Selectrix Data Format Trix, Rautenhaus

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9999 Decoder Addresses, 128 Speed Steps

Intellibox II supports all addresses and speed steps of the individual decoder makes.

• Märklin Motorola Decoder 80 addresses, 14 Speed steps

• Märklin mfx Decoder 255 addresses, 14 Speed steps

• Uhlenbrock Motorola Decoder 255 addresses, 14 Speed steps

• Uhlenbrock DCC Decoder 9999 addresses, 128 Speed steps

• DCC compatible Decoder 9999 addresses, 14, 28, 128 Speed steps, depending on model

• Trix Selectrix Decoder 112 addresses, 31 Speed steps

Extended Locomotive Special Functions

For each Locomotive address 32767 special functions (for some DCC decoders) are available for switching of lights, sound etc.

With USB Interface

The Interface at 115200 Baud offers the fast connection to the computer. It not only makes it possible to use PC programs to control the model railway layout but also serves for data protection of the Intellibox II and for updating system software.

With Help Function

The context sensitive help function almost makes a manual redundant. Help for the current operating situation is directly available at any time.

Non-volatile Memory

All settings which have been carried out on the Intellibox II remain p ermanent even when the equipment is switched off.

Updatable System Software

The Intellibox II system software can be updated anytime via the integrated USB Interface.

Compatible with many other devices

On the back of the Intellibox II, besides the sockets for transformer, track and programming track, there are sockets for DCC booster, Märklin Motorola booster, LocoNet, s88-feedback modules, IRIS auxiliary receiver, and also the USB computer.

Operation as Auxiliary Device

The Intellibox II can be connected at another LocoNet center (Intellibox II, Intellibox IR, Intellibox Basic, IB-COM or TwinCenter) as an accessory device and then takes on the functions of a control desk, 3A booster and Loco Net power feed. In addition a further s88 feedback input and a USB Port are available.

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1.2 Quick guide

Important! Please use this quick guide only in the beginning if you want to try out the Intellibox. Please read the entire manual to be fully informed about all functions and options of the device.

Connecting the Cable

The 16V AC from a 70 VA transformer and the Track are connected to the 6 way screw terminal plug as described in Chapter 2.

NOTE! Incorrect connection can destroy the device because connecting additional digital components can cause a short circuit between the transformer power and digital output.

Connecting the Device

If the plug is inserted into the Intellibox and the transformer power is s witched on the gr een [go]-key at the top right of the Intellibox II will light up after approximately 5 seconds and indicating that the device is in the ready state.

Presets

Ex-factory the Intellibox II has the following settings:

Speed display Speed steps indication Throttle AC throttle Default data format for Locos Motorola Default data format for turnouts Motorola

If the configuration for your layout is correct you place the first locomotive onto the track. Alternatively you must look in the “Basic Settings” Menu and make the necessary changes.

A complete description of the operation as well as all setti ngs can be found in Chapters 3 and 4.

Calling up a Locomotive

• Press the left or right [lok]-Key

• Use the numeric keys to enter the locomotive address

• Confirm with the [ ]-key

Controlling a Locomotive

• Increase the speed by turning the knob to the right

• Decrease the speed by turning the knob to the left

• Press on the control knob when the locomotive is stationary to change direction

Switching Light

The [f0]-key switches the Light on or off

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Switching Special functions

• Press one of the Special function keys [f1] [f2] [f3] [f4]

• If you press the context sensitive key beside the display you operate functions f0 to f28

on DCC decoders (see Chapter 5.4).

Note: All entries must be made on the controller on which the loco motive address or name was originally entered!

Changing the data for a single Locomotive

• Press the [lok]-key of the right or left controller twice

• With the Scroll key scroll down to the "Change Loco data entry" item

• Confirm the selection with the Select Key (Auswahltaste)

• Then make change to the desired setting for this locomotive address

Switching Turnouts

Turnouts are switched from the key block. With the eight pairs of keys the turnouts or signals with addresses 1 to 8 can be switched. The respe ctive position is indicated by a turnout symbol in the middle part of the display. The allocation of the keyboard can be easily changed at any time (see Chapter

6.5).

1.3 Overview of the Commands

Very important! Use this brief description only if you want a quick reference to a little

information. Please read the entire manual to be fully informed about all functions and options of the device.

Switch off track power

• [stop]

Switch on track power

• [go]

Select Locomotive by Address

• [lok] + Address entry + [ ]

Select Locomotive by Name

• [lok] + Select key

Change Speed

• Turn the throttle knob

Change Direction

• With locomotive stationary press on the controller knob

Emergency stop of the controlled locomotive

• Press on the controller knob

Switch the Light function

• The [f0]-key switches the light on or off

Switch Special functions f1-f4

• [f1] [f2] [f3] [f4]

Switch Special functions f0-f28

• Press the context sensitive keys beside the display Active functions are indicated with a tick.

Selecting the Device Mode

• Press [mode]-key

• Select with the keys on the right of the Display

Change Control Panel Mode Key Assignment

• Press [mode]-key

• Select panel with the keys on the right of the Display

• [menu] + Number 1 Key + [ ] (Factory setting 1)

Change Feedback Mode Key Assignment

• Press [mode]-key

• Select feedback with the keys on the right of the Display

• [menu] + Number 1 Key + [ ] (Factory setting 1)

Configure the Data format individual Decoder

• [lok] + address entry + [ ] or [lok] + Select key

• Press [lok]-key x2 + with Scroll key scroll to "Change Loco Data"

• "Change Loco Data" + select "Change Data format"

• Select the desired Data format + "Save"

Change Basic Setting

• Press [mode]-key

• Select Basic Settings with the Select key on the left side of the display

• Confirm the setting with Select key

• Return control mode with [menu]-key

1.4 Technical Data

• Input power

Maximum allowable of 18V AC

• Maximum Power loading

3.5 A to the layout track

0.5 A on LocoNet B output

0.5 A on LocoNet T output All outputs have short circuit protection!

• Maximum number of Feedback modules

A total of 2048 feedback contacts can be connected.

• Locomotive Address range

DCC Data format: 1-9999, Motorola-Data format: 1-255

• Turnout Address range

DCC Data format: 1-2048, Motorola Data format: 1-320

• Usable Transformer

16-18V AC, 52-70VA, e.g. Uhlenbrock 70VA Transformer 20070

• Dimensions

180 x 136 x 80 mm

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2. The Intellibox II Connections

The following section describes Intellibox II Connections and what must be noted when the devices are connected.

2.1 Definition of the individual Sockets

Figure 2.11 The rear view of the Intellibox II with its connections

6-way Header: s88-Feedback 5-way Header: Märklin Booster RJ12 Socket: LocoNet B (Booster) RJ12 Socket: LocoNet T (Throttle) 3-way Header: DCC Booster 6-way Header: Transformer, Track, Programming Track 5-way DIN Socket: additional IRIS receiver USB Socket: USB Computer connection

2.2 Connecting Transformer, Track and Programming Track

The included 6-way plug for connecting the transformer, Track and Programming Track is a screw terminal plug, to which the wires are connected by tightening the screws.

The image to the right shows the assignment of the terminal s of the plug.

The terminal assignment of the 6-way connector is shown in the diagram on the left.

Note: For the transformer and track connection you

should use wire with as large a cross sections as possible (at least 0.5 mm²). The connection to the track should be made at several locations of the layout. We recommend feed points with a separation of approx. 1m for H0.

Transformer

For trouble free operation a transformer of min. 52VA and 16V A C is required. With full loading we recommend the Uhlenbrock transformer 20 070 with 70VA. The transformer output potential should not exceed 18V ~.

The transformer’s AC potential is connected to terminal 5 (brown) and 6 ( yellow) of the 6way connecting plug.

Important: Incorrect connection ca n destroy the device because additional digit al devices may cause a short circuit between the transformer output and the digital power.

Track

2-Rail track is connected to terminals 3 and 4 of the 6-way connecting plug.

For 3- Rail track (Märklin) the centre rail is connected to ter minal 3 (red Märklin cable) and the track body to terminal 4 (bro wn Märklin cable) of the 6-way connecting plug.

Programming Track

The Programming track is a section of track is specially setup for programming and reading of locomotive decoders.

This track is connected to terminal 1 (brown) and 2 (red) of the 6-way connecting plug.

Important: The track must definitely be isolated on both sides - with Märklin track it is essential to isolate the centre rail and outer rails. During progr amming the isolation point must not be bridged (e.g. by bogie or lighted wagon).

Note: The programming track can be used for programming and reading of decoders. It can equally be used for normal train traffic when the Intellibox is not in programming mode.

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2.3 Connecting LocoNet

The Intellibox supports all devices which have a LocoNet interface. LocoNet boosters such as Power 2, 4 and 7 are connected to LocoNet B since the digital rail

signal is available here. Connection LocoNet T is only suitable for manual control devices and devices that do not need a digital rail signal. We recommend connecting LocoNet boosters on large layouts to the LocoNet B socket only.

All other devices can be connected to LocoNet T.

Note: Behind a LocoNet power feed unit no track signal is available even if its input is connected to the LocoNet B socket.

2.4 USB Computer Interface

Attention: Before the Intellibox II is connected to the PC the driver software for the interface must be installed (see Chapter 15.3). The driver software can be found on the included CD.

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plug

For connecting the Intellibox to a computer you us e a USB lead with type A and B plugs, Part No. 61070. This type of cable is also used for connecting the com puter with a USB printer.

The Intellibox USB interface is set to a data transmission rate of 115200 Baud.

2.5 Connecting DCC Boosters

Boosters with DCC Booster interface can be connected to the DCC booster socket. Both the DCC and the Motorola data format are output.

A 3-way clamp connector is provided for connecting to the device. The cables of braid or wire to be attached are stripped approx. 6 mm, carefully twisted, and tinned if possible.

Using a narrow screw driver (2 mm) which fits in the opening of the plug apply light pressure to open the clamp terminal contacts. The stripped end of the cable is inserted into the clamp terminal plug. When pressure from the screw driver is released the cable is fixed to that contact.

Lenz Booster

Both signal lines C and D as with the short circuit line E are connected to the 3-way clamp terminal plug.

Other DCC Boosters

Other DCC Boosters normally have two connecting cables which are connected to terminals 1 and 2 of the 3-way clamp terminal plug.

Note: Because of the missing short circuit line “E“, these boosters have no way of reporting a short circuit to the Intellibox. They are normally equipped with there own short circuit protection.

Märklin and Arnold Digital= Boosters

Märklin Digital= Booster (6016) and Arnold Digital= Booster (86015) ar e connected with the help of the Uhlenbrock Adapters 61 030 to the DCC Booster socket.

Figure 2.51 Attaching the cable to the clamp

Bild 2.51 Fixierung der Kabel im Klemmstecker

Figure 2.52 Assignment of the contacts of the 3-way connector (Cable side)

2.6 Connecting Märklin Boosters

Märklin boosters (6015/6017) and all boosters using the Motorola format that have a Märklin booster compatible connection can be attached to the Märklin booster socket. Connect the booster with the Märklin booster socket of the Intellibox II using the enclos ed flat strip cable (see the booster operating instructions).

The plugs must be connected to the so that the cable on the Intellibox and the Booster 6017 go to th e top and on the Booster 6015 to the bottom (as shown in the diagram).

Note: If the Booster Power 4 (Part No. 63 240) is to transmit the Selectrix Format it must be connected to the Intellibox Märklin Booster socket.

Tip: The Märklin Booster outputs the DCC Format when Special option 901 is set to “3“ (Setting see Chapter 4.10), otherwise the Intellibox will report the error „Short Circuit“ as soon as the Märklin Booster is connected and the DCC Format is output.

Figure 2.61 Connection of the flat cable

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2.7 Connecting s88 Modules

Feedback modules serve to monitor track sections and trains in automatic operations on a model railway layout.

All feedback modules that conform to the Märklin s88 standard c an be used on the s88 feedback input.

The flat cable supplied with the module is used to connect the module to the Intellibox s88 input socket. On both devices the plug must be connected so that the flat cable goes downwards.

more modules are used the flat cable is c onnected from output of the la st module to the

input of the next module so that all modules are daisy chained and con nected to the s88 feedback bus (see also the manual of the particular module).

Figure 2.71 Connection of flat cables

2.8 Connecting IRIS Receivers

Receiver

The built-in receiver is located under the front panel to the right of the [C]-key. During operation the remote control IRIS (Part No. 66510) should always be held in the direction of the receiver (see illustration).

In difficult situations such as a model railway la yout in two rooms, two further external receivers can be used.

Auxiliary Receiver

Auxiliary receivers (Part No. 66520) are connected to the 5-pole DIN-socket, designated “IRIS receiver“. A single auxiliary receiver can be connected directly. When two auxiliary receivers are used they are connected to the Intellibox via a Y-cable.

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The receiver is attached to the back wall of the model railway layout using the provided double sided adhesive pad. As shown in the sketch, the are a bet ween the receiver an d the transmitter must be free from obstacles. For trouble-free operation, the receiver must always “see” the transmitter so that trouble free operation is possible. The most sensitive direction of the receiver is perpendicular to the center of the cov er dome to the rear wall of the receiver.

During operations the remote control should be always held toward a receiver. A red control LED under the transparent dome of the receiver blinks when the receiver has received the infrared signal from a remote control.

3. The Operating Elements

3.1 Overview of the Operating Elements

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A. Backlit LCD with associated display keys with information about locom otive address or

name, speed and driving direction and the current operati ng mode, e.g. in control desk mode shows turnout or signal status. The display ke ys are for selecting entries from the lists which are shown down the side of the display, e.g. in the control desk mode the list of special functions

B. Key area with operational status indicator, main control keys and help function C. Left Controller with function keys and locomotive selection key D. Right Controller with function keys and locomotive selection key E. Key block with telep hone keyboard and special keys

stop/go

Operating status and key for interrupting and restarting of running operations

mode

Selection of the operating mode e.g. operating desk mode, feedback mode, route mode, LISSY mode, programming mode, etc.

Setting options related to the current operating mode and return to the operating desk mode from each submenu

help

Help for every operating situation

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Left Controller

With endless rotary control, direction switch, f0 for switching light function , 4 function keys and locomotive selection key.

Right Controller

With endless rotary control, direction switch, f0 for switching light function , 4 function keys and locomotive selection key.

Centre Key block

Telephone key pad for entering digits and characters. With special keys for easy entry of addresses and working in the individual modes.

LCD Display

The large backlit LCD Display provides information about both currently controlled vehicles, currently selected operating mode (e.g. in control desk mode, display of turnout or signal status) and the assignment of the display keys, which always match the in dividu al operating situations.

Display keys

For selecting entries from the lists which are shown down the side of the displa y, e.g. in the control desk operation the list of the spec ial functions or the selection of individual menu items.

3.2 The Display with the Display keys

The large backlit LCD Display is clearly arranged on the panel. The three part display provides a clear overview of the current running status at all times.

The top area shows the current selected vehicle for each of the controllers along with their speed and driving direction.

The special functions are switched by the round display keys beside the display. If the controlled locomotive has more than 4 special functions, then the scrollbar in dicates the active items in the list. The triangular keys (= Scroll k e ys) can p age thro ugh this list up ward or downward. Their background light indicates the possible direction.

If the LISSY system is connected to the Intellibox the messages indicating the current state of the locomotive is shown above the locomotive name. This information is stor ed in the Intellibox and displayed again when the locomotive is next called. The display is updated whenever the locomotive passes another place on the layout that is being monitored by the LISSY system.

The middle has information about the current operating mode, e.g. in the control desk mode the state of turnouts or signals.

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3.3 The Controller

Locomotives can be called and controlled by the control desk. The Intellibox has two independent integrated controllers. They are on the left and right side of the unit.

Digital decoders with different data formats can be controlled simultaneously. The controllers are also operational during programming or while changing presets.

Each control desk consists of the throttle control knob for changing locomotive speed and driving direction as well as of the f0 to f4 special function keys. The [lok]-key on each control desk serves to select new locomotives on the controller.

3.4 Menu Operation

The Intellibox is operated by three main control keys [mode], [menu] and [help]. [Mode]-key switches between the device modes. If it is pressed the main selection menu appears a nd shows all the modes. On the left side are the modes that fully utilize the displ ay and on the right are the modes which represent the control desk in the display in combination with other control elements (control desk, routes, etc.) in the middle display area.

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The [Menu]-key leads to selection or configuration menus, which belong to each device mode. In the control desk mode e.g. a new control desk is selecte d or a solenoid is linked with a name and a symbol. A further press of the [menu]-key returns back to the Co ntrol Desk.

The [help]-key can be call context sensitive help at any time. The individual menus are always navigated with the display ke ys besid e the left and on th e

right the display. Depending upon the operation the dis play gives the meaning of these keys. If more than four options are available the triangul ar scroll keys light up. A scrollbar indicates if different options are still present above or below the four represented. These other options can be accessed with the triangular scroll keys.

The menus are constructed in such a way that the left side has the main options. T he right side shows associated control steps or a submenu which belong to one of the options on the left side. Here one often also finds the “Back” key to exit the menu or with which to return to a parent menu. For example the control desk menu:

If an option on the left side is activated by key press, this is repres ented by a frame around the menu element, e.g.:

The right side now shows options for this point. In this example the data format for solenoids can be set. The submenu is faded out again by another operation of the left selection key. If a selection key on the right is pressed the selection for this parameter (here the data format) is accepted and indicated left.

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3.5 Entry of Numerals

If during the course of operating the device input of a number of s equences is required to enter a locomotive or a solenoid address it is done with the alphanumeric ke yboard in the centre of the unit (key block). As soon as a digit key is pressed an input field appears. The input can be completed in the field and confirmed with []-key. The last entered digit can be deleted with the [C]-key. The [+]-key increments the number in the input field by one, while []-key decrements the number by one.

3.6 Entry of Names

While operating the device input of names may be necessarily to provide a locomotive or a turnout with a name. This input can be done with the alphanumeric keyboard in the centre of the unit (key block). As soon as a change of name is selected, depending upon context, a one or two line input field appears.

The actual line in which the text can be entered is marked by square brackets. The Curser position at which next character will be changed is s hown inverted. The arrow keys [] and [] can move the cursor within the line. The arrow keys [] and [] can be changed between the lines. The [C]-key will delete the character at the input position.

The character input is ended with the []-key.

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When an alphanumeric key is pressed a list of characters which can be inserted appears. As is the case for mobile phones repeated pressing of the key selects characters from this list. If the key is then released for a short time or if another key is pr essed the character at the cursor position is used.

Here are the symbols assigned to the alphanumeric keys 0-9:

Key Assignment Key Assignment

1 -1.,()<>_:+*/#! 6 mno6MNOöÖ 2 abc2ABCäÄ 7 3 def3DEF 8 tuv8TUVüÜ 4

hi4GHI 9 wxyz9WXYZ

5 jkl5JKL 0 (space)0

Note: Key [0] will overwrite the existing character at the cursor positi on either with a blank or the number “0” inserted.

rs7PQRSß

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4. Basic Settings Menu

The Basic Setting of the Intellibox II can be changed by menu driven options and are the n saved to non-volatile memory.

The Basic Settings Menu is reached by pressing the [mode]-key and selecting “Basic Settings” submenu.

The Basic Settings Menu has the following items:

• Operation

• Language

• Loco data format

• Turnout setting

To leave the main menu press the [mode]-key.

4.1 Menu Item Operation

4.1.1 Speed Display

The display of the vehicle speed can be in one of three ways.

Speed Step display

The display is directly in speed steps according to the decoder data format 0-14, 0-28, 0-31 or 0-126 speed steps.

Percent Display

The display is in percent of the maximum speed irrespective of the data format being used.

Display in km/h

If the individual locomotive address in the database has a top s peed assigned to it (see Chapter 5.6.5) the speed can be calculated and displayed in km/h.

The display is preset to “Speed Step display”.

• Hand Control

• Display

• Programming track

• Interface

• s88-Settings

• Special options

• Software Version

• Start mode

• Database

• Feedback

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Procedure:

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4.1.2 Throttle

The throttle controls on the Intellibox II can be selected to operate like a DC throttle or an AC throttle.

The factory default setting is “AC throttle”.

AC Throttle Mode

The AC Throttle Mode is set up to control locomotives like the AC transformers in 3-r ail systems.

Figure 4.1.2.1 Principle of an AC throttle

In this operating mode the speed increases by turning the knob to the ri ght and decreases by turning the knob to the left. When either the maximum speed or the zero speed is reached further rotation in the same direction of the knob has no effect. In this operating mode the direction is switched with a light pressure on the throttle knob.

If the reversing switch is activated while the vehicle is running the vehicle will firstly stop and only then switch the direction over. It depends on the decoder data format if this causes an emergency (Motorola, DCC) or stops using the setup deceleration (Selectrix).

DC Throttle Mode

The DC Throttle Mode controls the locomotives as is common in the 2-rail DC systems.

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Figure 4.1.2.2 Pr inciple of a DC throttle

In DC operating mode a right turn of the control knob, starting from speed step zer o, the locomotive will move in a direction. When the control is turned back the speed is re duced until the loco stops. A further turn to the left will cause the locomotive to accelerate in the opposite direction.

If the maximum speed of the loco is reach further turns in that direction has no effect. In this operating mode a light pressure on the control k nob will cause the vehicle to stop. It depends on the decoder data format if this causes an emer gency ( DCC) o r stops using t he setup deceleration (Motorola, Selectrix).

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Procedure:

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4.2 “Language” Submenu

For the language of the text on the display the following languages can be selected:

• German

• English

• French

The preset is “German“.

Procedure:

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• Italian

• Dutch

• Swedish

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• Danish

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4.3 ”Locomotive Data Format” Menu

Sets the locomotive data format that will be used for decoder the first time they are called up and when an individual data format is not assigned to it.

The data format you will use most should be set up here before the first time you use the Intellibox II. The preset value is the new Motorola data format.

Possible settings are:

Motorola - old

old Motorola Data format Locomotive decoder with 14 speed steps, without special functions Function decoder controls with special functions keys f1 to f4

Motorola - new

also Spur-I-Format with 14 speed steps, with locomotive special functions f1 to f4

DCC 14-28-128

DCC Format with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps, up to 32767 special functions

Selectrix

Trix Selectrix with 31 speed steps and 4 special functions

Note: The format of individual decoders can eas ily be change d at any time indep endent of the locomotive data format in the “Change Loco Data” Option.

Procedure:

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4.4 “Turnout settings” Menu

Attention: Turnout decoders from Märklin and Viessmann for the Motorola data format each control four turnouts. The address selected by the DIP switch on the decod er is not identical to the turnout addresses of the turnouts connected to the decoder.

All setting menus in the Intellibox II use turnout addresses and not turnout decoder addresses.

The appendix has a Table showing the relationship of the DIP switch position and the turnout addresses and also the assignment of the Märklin Keyboards.

4.4.1 General Data format

Sets the turnout data format that will be used for decoders the first time they are called up and when an individual data format is not assigned to them as outlined in Chapter 6.7.

The data format you will use most should be set up here before the first time you use the Intellibox II.

The preset value is the Motorola Data format.

Procedure:

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4.4.2 Switching Times

The switching pulse that is generated when a control key is pressed norm ally lasts as l ong as the key is held. To ensure that the switching function s till works with a very short key press and the solenoid is not damaged by a long activation the Intellibox II has a minimum and maximum switching time. The factory defaults for the switching time is 100 ms (0.1 sec.) minimum time and 5000 ms (5 sec.) for the maximum time.

Valid vales are between 0 and 9999 ms.

Note: In DCC decoders the switching times can only be set for turnout decoders that are not configured for “continuous” operation.

Procedure:

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4.5 “Hand Controller” Menu

When an Uhlenbrock FRED hand controller is connected to Intellibox Loc oNet for the first time, the center will automatically assign an internal Identification number (ID) to the FRED. The center can forward locomotive addresses to the FRED under this hand controller number.

The Hand controller Menu can be used to display the assignment of the FRED number and matching ID and individual FREDs can be deleted.

Procedure:

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4.6 “Display” Menu

The Display Menu is used to set the brightness and Contrast of the display.

Procedure:

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4.7 “Programming Track” Menu

It is possible to select whether the connections for the programmi ng track provides only programming power or if the output automatically switches between normal digital po wer and programming power.

Only Programming Track

There is no power on the programming track output, it is only fed with programming power during read and write operations.

Automatic

During normal running the programming track output provides normal digital po wer. It is automatically switched over to programming track power as soon as the Programming Menu is selected. That way a model railway layout can setup a siding to be the programming track and also a normal siding.

Very important: The track segment must be isolated on both sides. It must not have an y electrical connection with the rest of the layout and must be exclusively provided with power from the programming track output. The isolations must not be bridged by a vehic le during programming operations (bogie, lit wagon).

The preset value for the programming track is “automatic”.

Procedure:

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4.8 “Interface” Menu

This menu is used to change the baud rate of the Intellibox II. The preset value is 115200 bit/s.

Procedure:

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4.9 “s88 Setting” Menu

Unlike in other digital centers the Intellibox II stores the feedback signals. To process this polling as fast as possible the Intellibox II needs to know how many s88

feedback modules are connected to the s88 feedback bus. Using a Start address the s88 feedback modules are configured to use these feedback

addresses in ascending order.

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Procedure:

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4.10 “Special Options” Menu

The Intellibox II has various special options which affect the operation of the devic e and can differ between software versions. Each special option can be selected with an identification number. The individual special options can be obta ined in a separate list for the particular software. With later software changes a file containing the relevant explanation is included in the update package.

Procedure:

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The right display keys can be used to set special option bits to 1 or 0.

4.11 “Software-Version” Menu

Use this Menu item to find the serial number of your device and the Version number of the System software.

Procedure:

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4.12 “Start Mode” Menu

When the playing is finished the Intellibox II saves all the data. The Start Mode Menu can be used to configure which of the data will be restored at the next start.

no Loco data

No data from the previous play session is to be restored.

auto, Speed = 0

All data from the last operation about locomotives and Multi-traction with their direction and the state of their special functions are recovered from the last use.

automatic

In addition to the data about direction and special function s the speed of all locomotives is restored. That way the entire operation continues on from when it was last switched off.

Note: A safety question appears if all locomotives are definitely to run at their old speed.

Procedure:

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4.13 “Database” Menu

The Intellibox has a database in which all user settings for locomotiv es, turnouts, feedback units, Routes, LISSY receivers and booster are saved. The assigned names and symbols for the individual elements are saved. Two memory buffers are available for the active database and for a copy

The “Database” Menu has the following options:

Make Copy

A copy of the active database is made into the copy buffer.

Swap with Copy

The data is swapped between the active database and the cop y buffer. The data from the copy buffer are put into the active data buffer and active data buffer is placed into the co py buffer.

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Delete

The active data buffer is flushed. Subsequently all names are rep laced with the relevant addresses and basic symbols are used for functions, turnouts and feedbacks.

Demo Database

A Demo database with preset values of names and symbols is loaded.

Procedure:

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4.14 “Reset” Menu

This submenu is used to reset the Intellibox II back to factory defaults.

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The entire device does a reset and start afresh like when the operating power is turned on.

Configuration

All changes under Basic Settings are erased. All changes to speci al option are reversed. The selected language remains.

Locomotive Data format

The entries made for individual locomotive decoder in “Change Loco Data” submenu (Chapter 5.6.5), are erased. The general data format for locomotive decoders (Chapter

4.3) is selected for the respective decoder addresses.

Turnout Data format

The entries for the individual turnout decoders made in submenus “Name, Symbol and Data format of solenoid settings” (Chapter 6.7) are erased. The general data format for turnout decoders is used for the respective decoder addresses.

Procedure:

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5. The Control Desk

Locomotives can be called up and controlled with a control desk. The Intellibox has two built-in, independent from one-another control desks. They are located on the left and rig ht side of the device control panel.

Digital decoders with different data formats can be controlled simultaneously. The Control desks are also operational during programming and while changes are made

to the presets.

Figure 5.11 The Front view of the Intellibox

5.1 Operating Elements

Each control panel has the following elements:

The [stop]-key

The [stop]-key turns the power off to the main line and the track sections powered by connected boosters. The “STOP – no track power” message is then shown in the display. This key is used by both control desks.

The [go]-key

The [go]-key turns the power on to the main line and the track sections are p owered by connected boosters. It is used by both control desks.

Note: If during normal running the [go]-key is pressed and held, the [stop]-key is also pressed or when the power is off (red LED beside the [stop]-key is lit) the [stop]-key is pressed and held, and the [go]-key is also pressed the Intellibox II switches to the Halt Mode. During the Halt Mode all locomotives are stopped, the track power remai ns on so turnouts and signals can still be switched. After pressing the [go]-key all locomotives r un with their previous speed.

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The keys [f0] [f1] [f2] [f3] [f4]

These keys switch locomotive special functions such as Light, Special lighting, Horn or Smoke unit.

The [lok]-key

starts the selection of the wanted locomotive for respective control desk. If a vehicle is already selected then pressin g the [lok]-key twice will enter the Loc o Menu.

Here you can build a Multi-traction, assign locomotive to a hand controller or edit locomotive data.

The Throttle knob

The throttle knob is used to change the locomotive speed and direction. The rotating throttle without end stop on the Intellibox II automatically restores the saved speed when a new locomotive is selected.

The Display

The large backlit LCD display always gives you an exact overview of the running status.

The display of the used locomotive, running speed and direction of actually controlled vehicles are shown separately for each controller. The display keys at the sides are assigned with loco special functions. If the controlled locomotive has more than 4 special functions the triangular scroll keys, top and bottom can be used scroll through further functions. If it is possible to scroll up or down the corresponding scroll key is lit up.

The scrollbar diagrammatically shows at which point in the selection ran ge the displ a y keys are.

5.2 Locomotive Addresses und Names

In a digital control system an individual locomotive is selected by an address. This is a sequence of digit, which are installed in the individual locomotive decoder for identification.

Each decoder is set to its own address so that the locomotive can be addressed by this particular address.

In order to simplify locomotive selection each locomotive can be assig ned a name. If the assignment is done once the Intellibox II saves it permanently.

In every new locomotive selection it can be selected from a list by name.

5.2.1 Locomotive selection

If a vehicle is to be controlled with the Intellibox II it must be called under the decoder address or under the assigned name.

Locomotive selection is started by pressing the [lok]-key. The display shows a list of locomotive addresses and names. The desired locomotiv e is selected with the selection keys. If more then 4 locomotives are available the scrollbar appears and the triangular scroll keys can be used to scroll through the list. The [mode]-ke y can be used to switch between sorting by locomotive address or by name.

If the locomotive is not on the list its address can be entered numerically. After pressing the digit an input field appears to verify the digit inputs. The [C]-key can be used to delete the last digit and the [ ]-key to confirm the entry.

Note: If the loco being called up is already being c ontrolled by another throttle control the Intellibox II will inform you with message: “The selected loco is already under co ntrol!”. Th e vehicle can then be controlled with both throttles.

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5.3 Throttle

The throttle is for changing the speed of the locomotive and its direction. The rotary control without endpoints automatically restores the save speed of a newly selected locomotive.

The throttle has two operating modes:

AC Throttle Mode

The AC Throttle Mode is set up to control locomotives like the AC transformers in 3-r ail systems.

In this operating mode the speed increase b y turning the knob to the right and decreas es by turning the knob to the left.

When either the maximum speed or the zero spe ed is reached further r otation in the same direction of the knob has no effect. The maximum speed or zero speed then remains.

The direction is changed by lightly pressing on the control.

Figure 5.31 Principle of an AC throttle

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DC Throttle Mode

The DC Throttle Mode controls the locomotives as is common in the 2-rail DC systems.

In DC operating mode a right turn of the control knob, starting from speed step zer o, will move the locomotive in a direction. When the control is turned back the speed is reduc ed until the loco stops. A further turn to the left will cause the locomotive to accelerate in the opposite direction.

If the maximum speed of the loco is reached further turns in that direction has no effect. In this operating mode a light pressure on the control knob will cause the vehicle to stop. It

depends on the decoder data format if this causes an emer gency ( DCC) o r stops using t he setup deceleration (Motorola, Selectrix).

Preset

In factory default setting the AC Throttle Mode is active. This can be changed in the Intellibox Basic Settings Menu (See Chapter 4.1).

Figure 5.32 Principle of a DC throttle

5.4 Light and Special functions

The function keys beside the throttle control knob can be used to switch the light and special functions f0 to f4 of locomotive and function decoders.

The special functions f0 to f28 (DCC) for a locomotive are shown in the display and can be switched with the selection keys. Active functions are indicated by a tick. If more than 4 functions are available, the triangular scroll keys can be used to scroll through the list.

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5.5 The LokPosi Display

The LokPosi Display in conjunction with the LISSY System shows the position of a loco. The Intellibox II gets information from the LISSY System about which locomotive is at which position on the layout. This information about the location of a locomotive is saved by the Intellibox II. If a locomotive is called up its location is displayed in the LokPosi field. If the loco moves the indication is deleted because the locomotive has departed the last location. If the loco enters another track section that is controlled by a LISSY receiver the new location is displayed in the LokPosi field.

The LokPosi field either contains the number of the LISSY receiver, at which the loco is located or the name of that track section in the event that the LISSY receiver has been assigned a name. How a name can be assigned to a LISSY receiver is outlined in Chapter

9.6.

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5.6 The Loco Menu

The key sequence [lok] and [menu] or 2x [lok] calls up the Loco Menu for the currently controlled locomotive. Here you can reach following functions:

• Multi-traction

• Call up last locomotive

• Switch all functions

• Dispatch locomotives

• Edit locomotive data

• FRED assignment

5.6.1 Multi-traction

The Intellibox II can control up to 4 locomotives together with the one controller. A locomotive can be added to a Multi-traction either by its decoder address or its name. A total of up to eight different Multi-traction are possible.

Building a Multi-traction

Note: The combination of [lok] and [+] keys goes directly into Multi-traction Menu for adding and removing locos.

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Deleting a Multi-traction

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Behaviour of Multi-traction Locomotives

A Multi-traction can only be called up under the address or name of the “base locomotive”. If a traction locomotive is called under its own address Multi-traction appears in the display

in place of the speed indication, but no direct ion indic ation. The direction of this locom otive can however be changed so that at the start of the Mu lti-traction operation al l vehicles can run in the same direction.

Note: The direction can only be change if the entire Multi-traction is stationery. The speed step must be set to “0” under the address of the base locomotive.

The special functions of a coupled loco in a Multi-traction can be individually controlled under its own address and independent of the base locomotive.

If locomotives having decoders with different number of speed ste ps are coupled into a Multi-traction the group is controlled according to the locomotive with the lowest number of speed steps. If for example a decoder with 28 speed steps is coupled with a decoder with 14 speed steps, the decoder with 28 speed steps will change its speed with every notch of the throttle, but the one with 14 speed steps only with every second notch. It therefore makes sense to use the locomotive with the least number of speed steps as the base locomotive.

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Important: For troubl e free operation of multiple locomotiv es in a Multi-traction it must be ensured that coupled locomotives have the same minimum and maximum speed.

Note: The setting of the minimum and maximum speeds must be programmed into the locomotive with the appropriate parameters. Details for this are in the particular decoder manual.

5.6.2 Last called up Locomotive

The Intellibox II notes the last 4 locomotives called up by a control desk. The 4 locom otiv es can be quickly recalled via the Loco Menu.

Procedure:

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5.6.3 Controlling All Functions

The Intellibox II can control function decoders which can be switched with a function address up to 32767. Directly accessible from the loco control panel ar e special function light (f0) and special functions f1 to f28. These special functions can be switched with symbols and by the keys beside the display. T o switch the higher functions (>28) the Loc o Menu must be used. Special functions from f0 to f32767 which are accessible via a locomotive address can be switched from the submenu “All Functions”

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While the “All Functions” Menu is open the loc omotive can be controlled by the controller as normal. The locomotive speed and direction are shown in the display.

5.6.4 Dispatching Locomotives

If a vehicle that is being controlled by an Intellibox II controll er is to be taken over by a controller which does not have the capability of entering the locomotive address (e.g. FRED hand controller from Uhlenbrock, BT-2 hand controll er from Digitrax) the locomotive address must be placed into the dispatch buffer. After that the Hand cont rollers without an address input can take over the address. The manual for the particular Hand controller will describe the key combination is used to take over the address from the Intellibox II, after it has been “dispatched”.

Procedure:

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The locomotive (here the “Rheingold”) is no w in the dispatch buffer and can be taken b y a Hand Controller.

Note: The key sequence [lok] – [C] – [lok] likewise dispatches a locomotive (no Multitraction locomotives).

5.6.5 Edit a Loco dataset

Every locomotive in the Intellibox II has an associated dataset. This can have the foll owing entries:

Change Address

Should a vehicle receive a new address with a new deco der it is simp le th e quickly change the address without having to discard the dataset or enter a new one.

Set Data format

Every new decoder is firstly addressed by the general dat a format selected in the Basic Settings (Setting see Chapter 4.3). If desired however each locomotive address can be assigned its individual data format.

Assign Symbols to Functions

The list of special functions in the display can have a maximum of 28 entries (for som e DCC decoders). The standard indication “F” for function can be replaced b y a symbol that represents the particular function for a better oversight. For non-assigned special functions the display can be hidden.

Assign a Name

A name can be assigned to every locomotive address. As soon as a name is assigned for a locomotive it is shown in the display in place of the address. Both the name and the address are used in the Loco selection menu for the throttle controls.

Define Maximum Speed

To display a vehicle speed in km/h at the top speed of the individual locomotive ad dresses must be entered in the Locomotive database.

The top speed is shown when a locomotive runs at the top speed step. The speed display of the intermediate speed steps are calculated in proportion.

Procedure: Enter a new Loco dataset

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Change Loco dataset Change Data format

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Change Special function symbols

For displaying the special functions various symbols are available.

Preset: no Symbol Driver cabin lighting Interior Light

Light Uncoupler Magnet

Sound Tail Light Move right/left

Bell Start/Brake Inertia Move up/down

Horn Brake Squeal Conductor Whistle

Whistle Driver cabin - Rear Shunting gear

Smoke generator Driver cabin – Front Telex coupling

Power Pickup Diesel motor Turn left

High beam Doors Opening Turn right

Tail Light Hook Down Mute Sound

Interior Light Hook Up Light front and back

Procedure:

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Change Top Speed

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5.6.6 FRED Hand Controller

With the Intellibox II up to 16 FREDs (digital Hand controller from Uhlenbrock) in extended in Mode (Controlling of up to four locom otives) can be operated. Addition al FREDs can be connected in dispatch mode (Control of one locomotive) (see Chapter 5.6.4).

In the factory setting the Hand controller is configured so that on the Intellibox it can be operated in extended mode.

The FRED Hand Controller Number

As soon as the Uhlenbrock Hand controller FRED is connected to the Intellibo x LocoNet for the first time the center automatically assigns the FRED an internal Identification number (ID). Using this hand controller number the center can forward locomotive addresses to the FRED.

In the “Basic Setting – Hand Controller“ Menu (Chapter 4.5) the table with the in dividual entered FREDs can be seen. Individual FREDs can also be d eleted from the table in this Menu.

Forwarding a Locomotive address

If the FRED is used in extended mode the FREDs individual locomotive selection keys have the locomotive addresses forwarded in the following way:

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6. The Switch Panel Mode

In a digital system turnouts and signals can also be controlled with an appropri ate decode r. These are assigned an individual address just like a locomotive so that the system can identify them.

6.1 Description

The Intellibox II can control turnout and switch decoders with different data formats, the Motorola data format and DCC data format. Decoders of both data formats can be operated side-by-side.

Turnout decoders from Märklin and Viessmann for Motorola d ata format each control four turnouts.

Important: The address which is setup with the DIP switch on these decoders is not identical to the addresses of the turnouts connected to the decoder. All setting menus in the Intellibox II use the turnout addresses and not the turnout d ecoder addresses. A table showing the relationship between the Dip switch setting and turnout addresses and also the Märklin Keyboards is in the Appendix.

As is the case for locomotive decoders turnout and switch decoder ca n be configured for the data format in the Intellibox II Basic Settings Menu without requiring any special changes (see Chapter 4.4.1).

6.2 Select Switch Panel Mode

The Intellibox II has two Switch Panel modes the Switch Panel-8 Mode and Switch Panel16 Mode.

If the [mode]-key is pressed in Control Desk Mode, both modes can be selected from the selection menu with display keys.

In Switch Panel-8 Mode, groups of 8 solenoids can be setup according to one’s wishes. Each group can be assigned a name.

Each solenoid has two keys from the key block assigned to it. The respective solenoid is switched to red with the red key and to green with the green key.

Each solenoid is represented in the middle of the display with its symbol, address and individual name. How to assign a name and symbol to a solenoi d address is outlined in Chapter 6.7.

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In Switch Panel-16 Mode, groups of 16 solenoids can be set up according to one’s wishes. Each group can be assigned a name.

Each solenoid is operated by one key in the key block and each key press toggles the state of the solenoid from red to green or vice-versa.

Each solenoid is represented in the middle of the display with its symbol, address and individual name. How to assign a name and symbol to a solenoi d address is outlined in Chapter 6.7.

6.3 Operating a Switch Panel

Switch Panel-8

In the “Switch Panel-8” operating mode individu al switching functions of the Switch Panel can be activated with the middle key block of the Intellibox II. Without any further input 8 turnouts, signals or switching functions are reachable.

Figure 6.31 Display and key block with its numbering of key pairs in Switch Panel-8 mode

The individual switching functions are triggered by the red keys (rows 1. and 3.) or the green keys (rows 2. and 4.) of the key block.

In the middle part of the display there is information about the actual status of the switch panel. Every solenoid has a symbol which changes according to the state of the sol enoid. It shows the state of a turnout or signal.

Switch Panel-16

In the “Switch Panel-16” operating mode individual switching functions of the Switch Panel can be activated with the middle key block of the Intellibox II. Without any further input 16 turnouts, signals or switching functions are reachable.

Figure 6.31 Display and key block with its numbering of key pairs in Switch Panel-8 mode

Each solenoid is operated by one key in th e key bl ock. Each key press t oggles the state of the solenoid from red to green or vice-versa.

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6.4 Configuring the Switching times

The switching pulse which is generated when the k ey is pr essed normall y lasts long as t he key is pressed. In order to guarantee that the solenoids operates even with a n extremely short key-press and that it is not damaged by a very long one the Intellibox II has a minimum and maximum switching time setting. In factory setting switching time values are a minimum of 100ms (0.1 sec.) and maximum of 5000ms (5 sec.). Both param eters can be changed in the Intellibox Basic Settings Menu. See Chapter 4.4.2 “Switch Times”.

Note: For DCC decoders only the switching times that are not set on “Continuous Operation” are affected.

6.5 Select a Switch Panel

Regardless if the Switch Panel-8 or Switch Panel-16 mode is active a switch p anel can be called up by entering an address with which it starts and has the following 7 or 15 addresses depending on whether it is in Switch Panel-8 or Switch Panel-16 mode.

The assignment can be freely specified by the user in either mode. The Intellibox II can store up to 64 groups. Each group has its own name. Thus for exampl e turnouts for entry route can be assigned to a group and identified with the name Entry turnouts and always simply called up by that name.

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6.6 Setup and Edit a Switch Panel

The Intellibox II can administer up to 64 different Switches. Each S witch panel can have 8 or 16 chosen solenoids, turnouts or signals, assigned to it. Each Switch Panel is given a name and can be selected with this name. Switch Panels be ne wly entered, edited and deleted.

Note: If the switch panel was setup in Switch Panel-16 mode then only half will be represented in Switch Panel-8 mode.

6.6.1 Setup a new Switch Panel

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6.6.4 Switch Address Display on/off

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6.7 Set Name, Symbol and Data format of Solenoid addresses

Every solenoid address can have a name, a symbol and an individual Data format assigned to it.

If no individual data format has been assigned for the ad dress the general data format is used.

The changes can be made from the “Change Solenoid” Menu.

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7. The Route Mode

In a digital system, turnouts and signals, which are equipped with switch or solenoid decoders, can be individually switched using appropriate input devices.

A particular route such as departing from a station’s track 1, usually requires that a sequence of turnouts and signals be switched. These com mands can b e collect ed to get her in route and switched by a single key from the Intellibox II key block or triggered by a feedback.

7.1 Description

These can be switched with a key printing or by detailed feedback. Each route is represented by its individual name in the display.

In route mode you have the possibility without the need f or additional devices, to store a sequence of turnout and signal switching commands in a route. These ca n be switched by pressing a key or a specific feedback message. Each route is represented in the display by its individual name.

Up to 16 routes can be in a Group and can be switched by the 16 Keys in the Key block. A maximum of 64 groups can be defined.

A total of 80 routes with 24 commands each can be defined in the Intellibox. Beyond that additional routes can be called which are stor ed in e xternal devic es such a s IB-Control II or IB-Switch.

For automatic layout control each route can be assigned a feedback message, so the route can be switched by a running train. This way block sections and shado w stations can be easily implemented.

7.2 Selecting Route Mode

When the [mode]-Key is pressed the Route Mode can be selected from the menu b y a display key.

7.3 Selecting a Route Group

Up to 64 different groups with 16 routes can be defined. Each group is assigned a name b y which the group can be selected. In the Intellibox II factory default setting five routes are defined by name.

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7.4 Switching Routes

In Route mode each individual key in the Intellibox II central key block can switch a programmed route. Press the [mode]-Key to select the Route Mode. Now the 16 respective Keys in the middle key field show the routes.

Figure 7.41 Display and Key block with the numbering of the keys in Route Mode

By pressing one of these Keys the respective route is switched. As soon as the route is selected the displayed name is inverted (white text and black

background), till all the contained switch sequence has been processed by the Intellibox II. If there is no display for this Key in the selected gr oup the n no route h as been assigned, or

the route was not assigned with a feedback message.

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7.5 Entering and Changing Route Groups

The Intellibox can administer up to 64 different route groups. Each route group can h ave a collection of up 16 routes. Every route group has its own name and can be selected by this name. Route group can be newly entered, changed and deleted.

7.5.1 Entering a new Route

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7.6 Programming Routes

Each route in the Intellibox II can contain up to 24 switching commands. One route can call up another route as a sub-route. If a sub-route is called it is completely processed. Then the remaining commands in the route are processed.

In place of switching commands the route can also conta in a Pause so that the following commands can be delayed.

Routes can also send feedback messages so that routes stored in othe r devices like IBSwitch can be triggered.

Each route can have its own name so it can be identified easier. By assigning a feedback address it can be triggered from feedback modules by running trains or manually.

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Note: So that the route can be used it must always be given a feedback address. Otherwise all the contents of the route are invalid and will not be shown in the Menus.

Attention: If a route is to be activated by the Infrared Remote Control IRIS the route’s feedback address must be entered in the IRIS. For this the route in the Intellibox II must be programmed with the feedback status “occupied”.

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Change Description

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7.7 Using Routes from an External Device

With the Intellibox you can also trigger routes form an external device suc h as those stored in an IB-Switch or IB-Control II. For this you must assign the route with a route number higher than 80. If you assign this route with the feedback message that will trigger a route in another device then the defined route in a group can be assigned to a key on the Intellibox. With this key you will then activate a route in another device.

For example a route is to be used which is stored in an IB-Switch and th ere is triggered by feedback "250 occupied".

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Now route 81 in a group can be assigned to a Key and in the example activates the 1. Route in the IB-Switch.

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7.8 Automatically activate a Route when the Intellibox starts up

When the power is switched on the Intellibox II can automatically activat e a route which then runs the switching sequence when the layout is turned on. For this one of the 80 routes can be assigned as the “autostart” route. In the following example this is to be route

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