PIKO Digi 1 Bedienungsanleitung
PIKO digital
Manual
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Getting off to a quick start :
1. Connect the adapter and the Digi 1 as described on page 8 under "Connection and
Operation".
2. The locomotives in the start set have been allocated addresses, which are shown on
the labels on the bottom of the locos together with the transmission channel for the
PIKO Digi remote control.
3. Put the loco on the track and note the address and transmission channel (see label on
bottom of loco). To start the loco all you have to do is to press one of the keys "A" to
"D" on the remote control corresponding to the transmission channel given on the bot-
tom of the loco. Then you can regulate the speed directly by pressing the keys "+" or "-
". If you press or while the model is in motion it does an emergency stop and
changes direction. We recommend you practise this a few times to give you reliable
control of the loco speed.
4. If you want to run another loco with a different address (see label on the bottom of
the loco) on your layout then proceed as follows:
Stop the loco in operation and put the second loco on the rails. You can control this
loco exactly like the first one by using the appropriate transmission channel keys chan-
nel "A" to "D". Please practise this a few times.
If you want to run both locos then press the appropriate transmission channel key ("A"
to "D") for the loco in question and regulate its speed and direction as described under
point 3 above.
That is the whole secret of digital control.
Congratulations ! you have mastered it already!
5. N.B.: if you have problems with running two locos e.g., if the two locos are heading
for a collision, press the "Stop" key immediately.
Remove one loco from the rails, then press the Stop key again and start again from the
beginning as described above.
If you press the Stop key for a second time before removing the locos from the rails
theywill start moving again at the same speed and - the crash is inevitable.
6. A better way to control the locos is as follows: to bring a loco to an emergency stop
it is safer first to press the channel key "A" or "B" for the loco and then either or
. This also stops the loco.
You should practise this a few times.
Engine drivers on the full-size railways aren't let loose on the passengers in the first five
minutes either. It simply takes practice!.
Enjoy your training - it's certain to be a success!
First of all we should like to congratulate you on acquiringyour new PIKO Digital Start Set.
You have taken a decisive step into the fascinating world of PIKO model railways.
Since you have decided on a digital system, unquestionably the modern way for run-
ning model railways, we should like to help you with some information that is impor-
tant for you and which will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary for using
digital technology.
You do not need to know anything about digital technology. Just as you don't need to
know why your computer does what you want - or sometimes doesn‘t! At the begin-
ning it is enough if the locos run the way you want and later, in a second step, you
learn how to set the switches.
It is a good idea to find a helpful dealer specialising in model railways who can advise
you when it comes to extending your new PIKO layout and from whom you can purcha-
se the extra PIKO products you need.
But before we explain how to set up your layout, we should like to give you some
general information.
Analogue versus digital
A fundamental decision
PIKO model railways give you lots of fun regardless of whether they are operated by
the conventional adapter and controller or by digital controls.
The conventional method of operating model railways is known as analogue technolo-
gy. It provides endless possibilities for large and small layouts. At the same time it has
the advantage of being very sturdy and, especially for beginners, it provides simple
access to the functioning of electric models. It is neither outdated nor antiquated nor
old-fashioned.
Digital technology is a bit more complicated since it includes various control and recei-
ver components. Owing to its potential complexity it necessarily requires more know-
ledge for its operation since the functions of the locos as well as many other accessories
can be controlled separately. The essential advantage of digital technology is that it is
possible to control several locomotives on one track at the same time.
An analogue layout can be converted to a digital layout without difficulty. Rails, turn-
outs, locos and wagons can all be operated digitally. However all the components to be
controlled must be provided with a data receiver, known as a decoder. This converts the
digital commands received into analogue current. Even on a digital layout the move-
ments of the locos, turnouts and signals are made via analogue driven motors.
Conversely operating a digital layout with analogue technology is also possible, but a
fair amount of alteration to the wiring is needed and there is no point - digital is so
much more versatile.
This means that if a PIKO model rail enthusiast has decided on digital technology, he or
she should if possible keep to this technology.
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Owing to its variety of control possibilities digital technology provides enormous enjoy-
ment. You will learn a lot and if the layout is complcated and many trains are to run at
the same time you can use a computer to control it - this is not always so simple but can
be an enjoyable challenge.
Analogue and digital technology - the fundamentals
With analogue technology the speed of PIKO locos is controlled by the voltage (0 -
14V). This is achieved by a controller such as the PIKO Speed control #55003 (speed con-
trol with mains adapter) or the transformer with speed regulator #55002.
With this only one loco can be driven on a track at a time. If several locos are on the
same track, they will all travel at the same speed. If the tracks are isolated from one
another it is possible to drive several locos but it is then necessary to connect several
speed controllers to the tracks with appropriate switching and separate speed controller
for each of the locos that will be simultaneously moving.
With digital technology the entire layout operates with the same voltage (14V). In
order to control the individual locos a control centre is required which sends commands
(digital data) to the locos via the rails. So that these commands have an effect in the
locos each loco is fitted with a decoder, which receives the commands and converts
them i.e. decodes them, hence the name decoder.
Each loco is given an address. So that each loco knows when it is being ‘spoken to’,
each command from the control centre must be preceded by the loco’s address.
Provided the address is identical with the address of the loco it will know: ”watch out,
this command is for me.” Then the command is decoded, the loco decoder converts the
command to an analogue function and the loco moves faster, slower, switches on its
lights, whistles or stops.
Technical description: The control centre converts the voltage received from the mains
adapter to direct current. This is transmitted to the rails via an inverter and associated
electronic circuits at a frequency of 10 - 20 kHz.
This high frequency current is converted by the loco decoder to analogue DC current
tha powers the motor as soon as the relevant command arrives.
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PIKO Digi 1 - introduction
To provide for an easy introduction to digital technology, PIKO, in cooperation with the
firm Uhlenbrock, which has had experience for many years in the field of digitally con-
trolled model railways, has developed a digital system which is very simple to operate.
This system which is based on the PIKO Digi 1 makes it easy for any PIKO model rail
enthusiast to set up a digital layout in easy stages.
The first element required is the PIKO Digi 1. This is the digital control unit for the PIKO
model rail layout. The PIKO Digi 1 takes over the control of the locos and other compo-
nents on the model rail layout. In the first phase of construction just 2 - 3 locos can be
driven at once since the mains adapter supplied with the PIKO Digi 1 only has enough
capacity to operate 2 - 3 locos.
If you want to extend the layout and run more than 2 locos at the same time the PIKO
Digi 1 can be supplemented by the PIKO Digi 2. But we will hear more of this later.
If it is intended to build a very large layout to run more than 4 - 6 locos at the same
time with a lot of turnouts operating simultaneously and with signals continually in
operation, the modeller will need a power source with high capacity because the model
rail layout will then need a great deal of current. This can be provided by the PIKO Digi
Power Box.
It goes without saying that in the next few years the PIKO digital system will be develo-
ped beyond these three basic elements to make it possible for model rail enthusiasts to
keep upgrading their digital layouts. Apart from this it is possible at any stage of the
construction to combine with the Uhlenbrock digital systems.
The various levels of construction are shown in the following diagrams:
After this the PIKO Digi 1 can be combined with one or two PIKO Digi 2 units:
PIKO Digi 1 with one rail circuit:
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72VA
If it is desired to extend further, the PIKO Digi Power Box comes into play:
PIKO Digi 1 extended with two Digi 2 and three isolated rail circuits (maximal level of
construction; 10 PIKO Digi 2):
Conversion to PIKO Digi Power Box
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PIKO Digi 1 extended with PIKO Digi 2 and two isolated rail circuits:
isolating track connection
isolating track connection isolating track connection
isolating track connection isolating track connection
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We should now like to explain how to operate the PIKO Digi 1, which will of necessity
involve rather more technicalities.
PIKO Digi 1 - the functions
The PIKO Digi 1 is a digital control unit for model railways based on the DCC standard.
The PIKO Digi 1 receives its power from the mains via a mains adapter (transformer)
and transmits its commands to the locos via its connection to the track.
The control of the locos themselves takes place exclusively via the infra red remote con-
trol, the PIKO Digi-fern (remote control) This transmits the commands to the PIKO Digi
1, which sends them on in turn to the locos.
This means: the control passes from the PIKO Digi remote control via the PIKO Digi 1 to
the rails and from there to the loco containing the decoder. This then tells the engine:
”go faster or slower.”
Please note that the PIKO Digi remote control is only suitable for use indoors and that
under favourable conditions it has a maximum range of about 10 metres.
With the PIKO Digi remote control and the PIKO Digi 1 a maximum of 127 locos can be
addressed on a digital layout and their direction of travel and speed as well as their
other special functions controlled. In addition, with the two units, up to a maximum of
256 switches, signals and other electromagnetic accessories can be operated.
To make the PIKO Digi 1 more flexible in its use, the control system has 4 transmission
channels which are marked on the PIKO Digi remote control with the keys A, B, C and
D. You can store the address of a loco on each of these transmission channels so that it
can be controlled when the transmission channel is called up. In addition besides the
loco you can switch another 4 electromagnetic accessories via the same transmission
channel.
For instance, if channel A controls the loco with the address 15 and the accessories 1 to
4, loco 20 can be controlled using channel B together with the accessories 13 to 16.
Using these 4 transmission channels the modern railroader can switch rapidly from one
loco to another. You can carry this even further. If you have several PIKO Digi fern
remote control units and use them at the same time (up to 4) each PIKO modeler can
control his own loco via one of the four transmission channels without affecting the
locos of the other PIKO model train drivers.
Connection and Operation
The mains plug (mains adapter) ➀is
connected via the small plug ➁ to the
socket in the PIKO Digi 1. The two con-
nection leads marked "A" on the bot-
tom of the PIKO Digi 1 are first fixed in
the connecting clip ➂by pressing the
knobs ➃and are then connected to the
rails as follows:
Insert the connecting clip ➂into the
rail ➄ (only this rail has slits between
sleepers 5 and 7 for the clip). Now
insert the adapter ➀iinto the socket ➅.
Please note: if you are using the PIKO Connecting Clip #55270 then the condenser in
the clip MUST be removed. If the condenser is left in the Connecting Clip it will elimina-
te the high frequency control impulses and neither locos or accessories will work.
Next the 4 batteries for the PIKO Digi remote control must be inserted into the battery
compartment on the back as described.
Batteries of the following types can be used: LR03-AAA-1.5V.
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G231
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Now fit the adhesive pad to the base of the PIKO Digi 1. This will fix it to the model rail
layout so that the PIKO Digi remote control can always be aimed at the PIKO Digi 1.
There must be no obstacle between the PIKO Digi remote control and the PIKO Digi 1
that could block the Digi remote’s infra red signals to the Digi 1.
The PIKO Digi remote control works just like your TV remote control, which must to
also be able "see" your television.
For this reason when using the PIKO Digi remote control it should always be held poin-
ting towards the PIKO Digi 1 and not towards the loco to be controlled.
A red indicator LED under the transparent dome on the PIKO Digi 1 flashes when the
receiver has received the infra red signal from the PIKO Digi remote control.
Problem: no more current available or the locos stop running.
If a short circuit occurs on the track or if the locomotives draw too much current from
the track so that the PIKO Digi 1 or the mains adapter is overloaded then one or both
units may shut down automatically. You will recognise this by the fact that the locomo-
tives stop running.
If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 flashes then this unit has switched off:
- the short circuit must be located and its cause removed or the current requirement for
the locomotives reduced (e.g. by removing a loco from the track).
- Switch the PIKO Digi 1 on again using the Stop key on the PIKO Digi remote control.
Everything should now carry on normally.
If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 is not flashing, then the mains adapter has switched off:
- the short circuit must be located and its cause removed or the current requirement for
the locomotives reduced e.g. by removing a loco from the track
- The mains adapter will switch itself on again after a short pause. It is not necessary to
disconnect the mains adapter from the socket (230 V).
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control LED shows the current activity
in the PIKO Digi-fern remote control
stop key to switch the track current
on and off
loco key to initiate selection of the
loco address
electromagnetic accessory key to
initiate selection of the accessory
address
key to initiate programming a loco
decoder
key to increase the loco speed in steps
key to reduce the loco speed in steps
travel in reverse and emergency stop
travel forwards and emergency stop
special function switch lights on
special functionswitch lights off
keys for the special functions
f1 to f4
key to select special functions f5 to f8
no function
keys to switch accessories
keys to select the
transmission channel
Using the PIKO Digi-fern remote control
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