tams elektronik RailCom RCD-2 Bedienungsanleitung
Manual
RCD-2
Item no. 45-01025 | 45-01026 | 45-01027
2-fold RailCom detector
with inte rated 2-fold track occupancy indicator
and 8 switchin outputs
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Contents
1. Gettin started ...........................................................................3
2. Safety instructions.......................................................................6
3. Safe and correct solderin ...........................................................8
4. Back round information: RailCom...............................................10
5. Operatin mode of the RCD-2....................................................12
6. Technical specifications..............................................................14
7. Assemblin the kit ....................................................................15
8. Connectin the RCD-2...............................................................24
9. Pro rammin the RCD-2............................................................29
10. Check list for troubleshootin .....................................................36
11. Guarantee bond........................................................................38
12. EU declaration of conformity......................................................39
13. Declarations conformin to the WEEE directive...........................39
© 07/2013 Tams Elektronik GmbH
All ri hts reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
includin photocopyin , without prior permission in writin from Tams
Elektronik GmbH.
Subject to technical modification.
Remark: RailCom® is the re istered trademark of the Lenz Elektronik
GmbH, Hüttenber straße 29, D-35398 Gießen. To increase the text´s
readability we have refrained from referin to this point in each
instance.
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1. Gettin started
How to use this manual
This manual ives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct
assembly of the kit and fittin and connectin of the ready-built
module, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the
whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the
checklist for trouble shootin . You will then know where to take care
and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct.
Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future. If
you pass the kit or the ready-built module on to another person, please
pass on the manual with it.
Intended use
The RailCom detector RCD-2 is desi ned to be operated accordin to
the instructions in this manual with di ital model railways. Any other
use is inappropriate and invalidates any uarantees.
The RCD-2 should not be assembled or mounted by children under the
a e of 14.
Readin , understandin and followin the instructions in this manual
are mandatory for the user.
Caution:
The RCD-2 contains inte rated circuits. These are very sensitive to
static electricity. Do not touch components without first dischar in
yourself. Touchin a radiator or other rounded metal part will
dischar e you.
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Checking the package contents
Please make sure that your packa e contains:
one kit, containin the components listed in the parts list and one
PCB or
one ready-built module or
one ready-built module in a housin (complete unit),
one jumper for pro rammin the address,
3 distortion resistors (1 piece 120 W, 2 pieces 4,7 kW),
a CD (containin the manual and further information).
Required materials
For assemblin the kit you need:
an electronic solderin iron (max. 30 Watt) or a re ulated solderin
iron with a fine tip and a solderin iron stand,
a tip-cleanin spon e,
a heat-resistant mat,
a small side cutter and wire stripper,
as necessary a pair of tweezers and lon nose pliers,
electronic tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter).
In order to connect the module you need wire. Recommended
diameters:
data bus: > 0,1 mm². It is recommended to use twin wire (e. . LiYz,
2x0,19 mm², red-brown, item no. 73-30037);
connections to the rails and the booster: > 0,25 mm²;
connections to the inte rated track occupancy indicator: > 0,1 mm²;
connection of downstream circuits to the switchin outputs:
> 0,1 mm²
connections to the detector´s power supply: > 0,25 mm².
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As a power supply for the RCD-2 you cannot use the transformer
supplyin the di ital control. It is recommended to use a separate
transformer for the supply of all RailCom components on your layout
(12 – 18 V d.c. or a.c. volta e.)
If you intend to display and / or transfer the read-out data to a PC, you
need external display devices resp. a PC interface, e. .
sin le display device RCA-1 (item no. 45-02016);
24-fold display device RCA-24 (item no. 45-02247);
PC interface RC-Link (item no. 45-02257 with USB interface or 45-
02267 with V24 interface).
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2. Safety instructions
Mechanical hazards
Cut wires can have sharp ends and can cause serious injuries. Watch
out for sharp ed es when you pick up the PCB.
Visibly dama ed parts can cause unpredictable dan er. Do not use
dama ed parts: recycle and replace them with new ones.
Electrical hazards
Touchin powered, live components,
touchin conductin components which are live due to malfunction,
short circuits and connectin the circuit to another volta e than
specified,
impermissibly hi h humidity and condensation build up
can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the followin
precautions to prevent this dan er:
Never perform wirin on a powered module.
Assemblin and mountin the kit should only be done in closed,
clean, dry rooms. Beware of humidity.
Only use low power for this module as described in this manual and
only use certified transformers.
Connect transformers and solderin irons only in approved mains
sockets installed by an authorised electrician.
Observe cable diameter requirements.
After condensation build up, allow a minimum of 2 hours for
dispersion.
Use only ori inal spare parts if you have to repair the kit or the
ready-built module.
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Fire risk
Touchin flammable material with a hot solderin iron can cause fire,
which can result in injury or death throu h burns or suffocation.
Connect your solderin iron or solderin station only when actually
needed. Always keep the solderin iron away from inflammable
materials. Use a suitable solderin iron stand. Never leave a hot
solderin iron or station unattended.
Thermal danger
A hot solderin iron or liquid solder accidentally touchin your skin can
cause skin burns. As a precaution:
use a heat-resistant mat durin solderin ,
always put the hot solderin iron in the solderin iron stand,
point the solderin iron tip carefully when solderin , and
remove liquid solder with a thick wet ra or wet spon e from the
solderin tip.
angerous environments
A workin area that is too small or cramped is unsuitable and can cause
accidents, fires and injury. Prevent this by workin in a clean, dry room
with enou h freedom of movement.
Other dangers
Children can cause any of the accidents mentioned above because they
are inattentive and not responsible enou h. Children under the a e of
14 should not be allowed to work with this kit or the ready-built
module.
Caution:
Little children can swallow small components with sharp ed es, with
fatal results! Do not allow components to reach small children.
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In schools, trainin centres, clubs and workshops, assembly must be
supervised by qualified personnel.
In industrial institutions, health and safety re ulations applyin to
electronic work must be adhered to.
3. Safe and correct solderin
Caution:
Incorrect solderin can cause dan ers throu h fires and heat. Avoid
these dan ers by readin and followin the directions iven in the
chapter Safety instructions.
Use a small solderin iron with max. 30 Watt or a re ulated
solderin iron.
Only use electronic tin solder with flux.
When solderin electronic circuits never use solderin -water or
solderin rease. They contain acids that can corrode components
and copper tracks.
Insert the component connectin pins into the PCB´s holes as far as
possible without force. The components should be close to the PCB
´s surface.
Observe correct polarity orientation of the parts before solderin .
Solder quickly: holdin the iron on the joints lon er than necessary
can destroy components and can dama e copper tracks or solderin
eyes.
Apply the solderin tip to the solderin spot in such a way that the
part and the solderin eye are heated at the same time.
Simultaneously add solder (not too much). As soon as the solder
becomes liquid take it away. Hold the solderin tip at the spot for a
few seconds so that the solder flows into the joint, then remove the
solderin iron.
Do not move the component for about 5 seconds after solderin .
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To make a ood solderin joint you must use a clean and unoxidised
solderin tip. Clean the solderin tip with a damp piece of cloth, a
damp spon e or a piece of silicon cloth.
Cut the wires after solderin directly above the solderin joint with a
side cutter.
After placin the parts, please double check for correct polarity.
Check the PCB tracks for solder brid es and short circuits created by
accident. This would cause faulty operation or, in the worst case,
dama e. You can remove excess solder by puttin a clean solderin
tip on the spot. The solder will become liquid a ain and flow from
the solderin spot to the solderin tip.
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4. Back round information: RailCom
Feedback with RailCom
RailCom is a standard for bi-directional communication in di ital model
railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e. . the feedback of
the address and the CV values from RailCom decoders to the di ital
control unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors).
To transfer the RailCom messa es special RailCom boosters supplyin
the so-called RailCom cutout have to be used.
ata transfer between RailCom components
The RailCom standard is the basis of the communication between
RailCom compatible decoders and RailCom detectors, which allows you
to use detectors and decoders of different manufacturers to ether. On
the other hand, a manufacturer specific data bus is used to
communicate between detectors, display devices and PC interfaces.
That is the reason why the use of detectors, display devices and PC
interfaces of one manufacturer is mandatory.
The data bus used by Tams Elektronik for the communication between
detectors, display devices and PC interfaces allows you
to control up to 24 separate track sections and
to connect up to 32 RailCom devices (detectors RCD-1, RCD-2 or
RCD-8, display devices RCA-1 or RCA-24, PC interfaces RC-Link).
In order to assi n the detectors, display devices and PC interfaces to
each other, they et addresses between 1 and 24.
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