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Contents

1. Declaration of conformity

1. Declaration of conformity

1. Declaration of conformity

1. Declaration of conformity

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2. WEEE declaration

2. WEEE declaration

2. WEEE declaration

2. WEEE declaration

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3. Important notes – Please r

3. Important notes – Please r

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3. Important notes – Please read this chapter first

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4. How this manual will help you

4. How this manual will help you

4. How this manual will help you

4. How this manual will help you

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5. Intr

5. Intr

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5. Introduction – The SwitchPilot family

oduction – The SwitchPilot family

oduction – The SwitchPilot family

oduction – The SwitchPilot family

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5.1. Members of the SwitchPilot family ............................... 5
5.1.1. SwitchPilot Decoder at a glance ................................ 5
5.1.2. SwitchPilot ................................................................ 5
5.1.3. SwitchPilot Servo ....................................................... 6
5.1.4. SwitchPilot Extension ................................................ 6
5.2. Features ....................................................................... 6
5.2.1. Operational modes ................................................... 6
5.2.1.1. k83 mode .............................................................. 6
5.2.1.2. k84 mode .............................................................. 7
5.2.1.3. User mode ............................................................. 7
5.2.2. Transistor outputs ...................................................... 7
5.2.3. Servo outputs ............................................................ 7
5.2.4. Relay outputs ............................................................ 8
5.2.5. Feedback signal input ............................................... 8
5.2.6. Switching input ......................................................... 8

6. Connecting to the digital system

6. Connecting to the digital system

6. Connecting to the digital system

6. Connecting to the digital system

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6.1. Terminals of the SwitchPilot ......................................... 8
6.2. Terminals of the SwitchPilot Extension ......................... 9
6.3. Terminals of the SwitchPilot Servo ............................. 10
6.4. Power supply from the digital system ......................... 11
6.5  Separate power supply ............................................... 11
6.6. Wiring of the SwitchPilot Extension ........................... 11
6.7. Wiring of the transistor outputs ................................. 12
6.7.1. Connecting double-coil solenoids ........................... 12
6.7.2. Wiring of daylight signals and light bulbs or LEDs ..... 13
6.7.3. Wiring of a motor drive .......................................... 13

6.8. Wiring of a servo ....................................................... 14
6.9. Wiring of feedback contacts ...................................... 14
6.10. Polarizing electric frogs ............................................ 15

7. Decoder settings (pr

7. Decoder settings (pr

7. Decoder settings (pr

7. Decoder settings (pr

7. Decoder settings (programming)

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7.1. Changeable decoder features .................................... 15
7.1.1. Configuration Variables (CVs) ................................. 15
7.1.1.1. Standardization regarding NMRA ......................... 15
7.1.1.2. Bits and bytes ....................................................... 16
7.2. Programming with DCC systems ................................ 16
7.2.1. Programming on the main track ............................. 16
7.2.2. Programming on the programming track ................ 16
7.2.2.1. Connecting to the programming track ................. 17
7.3. Programming with Märklin® central stations ............. 17
7.4. Programming with the ESU LokProgramer ................. 18

8. Addr

8. Addr

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8. Address settings

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8.1. Turnout numbers ........................................................ 18
8.2. Decoder addresses ..................................................... 18
8.2.1. Schedule of turnout numbers and addresses .......... 18
8.3. Factory settings .......................................................... 20
8.4. Programming addresses with the programming button .... 20
8.4.1. First address for outputs 1 – 4 ................................. 20
8.4.2. Second address for outputs 5 – 6 ............................ 20

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9. Features of transitor outputs

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9.1. Configuration for impulse output (k83) ..................... 21
9.2. Configuration for preset pulse time ........................... 21
9.3. Configuration for PECO turnout motors ..................... 21
9.4. Configuration for alternate blinking mode ................ 21
9.5. Configuration for variable (k84) ................................. 21
9.6. Configuration for „zoom“effect for impulse output .. 21

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10. Features of servo outputs

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10.1. Configuration of servo end position „A“ ................. 21
10.2. Configuration of servo end position „B“ ................. 21

Summary of Contents for 51800

Page 1: ...1 SwitchPilot P N 04708 07029 User manual Third edition October 2008 51800 SwitchPilot 51801 SwitchPilot Extension 51802 SwitchPilot Servo...

Page 2: ...the transistor outputs 12 6 7 1 Connecting double coil solenoids 12 6 7 2 Wiring of daylight signals and light bulbs or LEDs 13 6 7 3 Wiring of a motor drive 13 6 8 Wiring of a servo 14 6 9 Wiring of...

Page 3: ...collection service or the dealer shop where you purchased this product 10 3 Configuration of servo speed 22 10 4 Configuration of servo outputs with input unit 22 11 RailCom 11 RailCom 11 RailCom 11...

Page 4: ...which will gradually show you how to operate the products 51800 51801 and 51802 Chapter 5 includes an overview of the features of the single SwitchPilot decoders In chapter 7 we deal with the connecti...

Page 5: ...nt price performance ratio Introduction The SwitchPilot family 5 1 1 SwitchPilot overview SwitchPilot SwitchPilot Servo DCC mode Ok Ok Motorola mode Ok Ok DCC programming Ok Ok 4 double transistor out...

Page 6: ...the side of the SwitchPilot and receive its power from it Each SwitchPilot Extension module has 4 by 2 relay outputs that are operated in parallel to the corresponding outputs of the SwitchPilot This...

Page 7: ...pulse duration then the output is switched off even though the button is still pressed The limitation of the pulse duration helps avoid damage to solenoids The pulse duration can be set in such a way...

Page 8: ...hed the terminals I and Com of the relay output are connected Is output B on the SwitchPilot active or servo setting B is reached the terminals II and Com are connected 5 2 5 Feedback inputs SwitchPil...

Page 9: ...ot Extension mechanically and electrically z Decoder ground optional needed for turnout operation when using the SwitchPilot without a digital control unit 6 2 Connecting elements of the SwitchPilot E...

Page 10: ...Input unit with a and buttons and monitor LEDs 1 directly Servo end positions A and B and the rotation speed set l Monitor LEDs During the setup of Servo end position and rotational speed on the input...

Page 11: ...5 6 5 Separate power supply For larger layouts with many devices controlled by SwitchPilots and simultaneously active we recommend to utilise a separate power supply in this manner the power for swit...

Page 12: ...be as desired in other words if straight and diverging route are exchanged simply swap the wires between terminals Out A and Out B SwitchPilot can also handle PECO turnouts However their current consu...

Page 13: ...ld have a rating of about 1 kohm to 2 2 kohm The screw terminal C of each output has positive potential Therefore the cathode of the LEDs must be connected to the terminals Out A respectively Out B 6...

Page 14: ...s SwitchPilot The SwitchPilot can report the actual aspect or position of the turnout to the command station via RailCom The turnout must have some extra contacts for this Figure 6 on page 9 illustrat...

Page 15: ...abinet In order to find the indivi dual index cards each one has a number or description with the property of the card e g Loco Address or Maximum Speed Now imagine that those cards can be written on...

Page 16: ...der 10 write value 1 into CV 3 The decoder address must be known The reading of CV values is not possible in this case It is possible to read out CVs on the main track with RailCom More information ca...

Page 17: ...Digital Plus V3 Unfortunately Digitrax units do not supply enough current on the programming output ZIMO units sometimes report an over current Therefore use the main track programming 7 2 1 7 3 Progr...

Page 18: ...assigned to it Programming SwitchPilot Since the SwitchPilot has a total of six outputs two addresses can be assigned to it address 1 is responsible for the transistor outputs 1 4 address 2 is for th...

Page 19: ...6 2 1 265 266 267 268 67 3 1 269 270 271 272 68 4 1 273 274 275 276 69 5 1 277 278 279 280 70 6 1 281 282 283 284 71 7 1 285 286 287 288 72 8 1 289 290 291 292 73 9 1 293 294 295 296 74 10 1 297 298 2...

Page 20: ...may now release the button the decoder is in learning mode 5 Now switch the turnout you have selected in step 1 on your handheld controller or your command station It is immaterial whether you switch...

Page 21: ...blinker If you wish to set the two transistor outputs into the alternating blinking mode for instance for levels crossings then write a value between 32 and 64 into the CV This value describes the du...

Page 22: ...rogramming button b programming LED c button d button e LED servo 1 4 All changes are executed immediately when using the input unit for configuration To test your settings all servos should be proper...

Page 23: ...whether the data actually arrived or not The following information can be sent from the SwitchPilot decoder to the central unit CV Information The decoder can return all CV values to the central unit...

Page 24: ...as follows RailCom Go to the menu New Solenoid Device Under data format choose DCC with RailCom Choose the desired symbol and enter the turnout number in our case 14 Now connect the solenoid device w...

Page 25: ...command But this can lead to a short at the frog polarization because the turnout tongue remains at the previous position for a while The behavior can be changed in such a way that the relays only swi...

Page 26: ...set 15 Support and assistance Your model train dealer or hobby shop is your competent partner for all questions regarding your SwitchPilot decoder In fact he is your competent partner for all question...

Page 27: ...feedback reports turnout status via the tracks and can be displayed on ECoS amongst others Dimensions in mm app 86mm x 86mm x 25mm 16 2 Technical data SwitchPilot Servo Operational modes NMRA DCC Acce...

Page 28: ...ternately active 32 63 blinker Duration of On status multiple of 130 msec Bi stable k84 compatable either Out A or Out B 64 is active variable 4 Configuration output 2 Describes the properties of deco...

Page 29: ...RailCom communication is switched off 0 RailCom communication is permitted 8 7 Decoder is DCC Accessory Decoder read only cannot be reprogramed 128 33 Function output status Current status of functio...

Page 30: ...tore the address Value 8 in CV36 switches off the second address factory setting 37 Servo 1 rotation speed Running time speed of servo 1 from one end position to the following 0 63 15 The running time...

Page 31: ...arranty certificate together with the receipt from your ESU dealer serves as proof of purchase We recommend keeping the warranty certificate together with the receipt In case of a claim please fill in...

Page 32: ...4 Short circuit Servo outputs Dead On Arrival no function right out of the box No function anymore Programming on programming track 3 Description of fault add extra page if necessary 4 Receipt of paym...

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