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Page 

 
 Overview .. 

3 

 
The Radio System .. 

4 

 
 The RailBoss Control Board .....  

4 

 
 Installation ...  

6 

 
 Setup and Testing ..  

8 

 
Throttle Calibration ... 

9 

 
 Manual Operation ... 

10 

 
Command Summary (Mode 2 Transmitter) .... 

13 

 
Command Summary (Mode 1 Transmitter) .... 

14 

 
Trouble Shooting Manual Operation ....... 

15 

 
Automated Operation ..... 

16 

 
Trouble Shooting Automated Operation ...... 

17 

 
DIP Switch Programming ...... 

19 

 
Throttle Programming Functions ...... 

21 

 
Throttle Programming Procedure ..... 

21 

 
Throttle Programming Command Summary .... 

22 

 
Specifications ...... 

23 

 
Recommended Radio Systems .......  

24 

 
RailBoss Product Comparison .  

25 

 
Wiring Diagram ....... 

26 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for RailBoss Plus

Page 1: ...Page Operation and Installation Manual G Scale Graphics 4118 Clayton Ct Fort Collins CO 80525 970 581 3567 GScaleGraphics comcast net www GScaleGraphics net Revision C Updated 9 20 2012...

Page 2: ...ransmitter 13 Command Summary Mode 1 Transmitter 14 Trouble Shooting Manual Operation 15 Automated Operation 16 Trouble Shooting Automated Operation 17 DIP Switch Programming 19 Throttle Programming F...

Page 3: ...r greater than needed under all conditions And with anten nae lengths of only 1 installations are simple But best of all this technology is now available at low cost RailBoss R C controls your locomot...

Page 4: ...ode Binding is fairly simple and only needs to be done once Refer to your transmitter manual for details Note Bind with throttle in the full DOWN position in order for RailBoss to work properly with t...

Page 5: ...bell and whistle sounds can also be triggered from track magnets RailBoss adds interest and intrigue to your layout by randomizing the automated events Both station stops and the automatic whistle ca...

Page 6: ...tor All other control boards and switches should be removed from the circuit Depending on the design of the locomotive this may be an extremely simple process or it may be difficult Some motor blocks...

Page 7: ...t the RailBoss heat sink will produce Voltage in excess of 25V will damage circuit board components Battery packs of 7 to 16 NiMh NiCad cells or 2 to 6 Lithium Ion Polymer cells are suitable Warning T...

Page 8: ...ameter hole in the floor of the vehicle Do not mount the reed switch below the level of rail tops as it will hit the rails in turnouts Setup and Testing The on board green LED can be used to check out...

Page 9: ...tion is set to forward After the Tx is turned on and ready to run the Front Light should be ON if connected and the Reverse Light should be OFF When changing direction with the transmitter you may hea...

Page 10: ...ed This is very convenient for saving transmitter batteries However if the throttle stick is moved to a different speed setting while the Transmitter is off the locomotive will accelerate or decelerat...

Page 11: ...ng the station stop sequence slowing down stopped and accelerating back to speed all stick commands are temporarily disabled If you change the throttle setting the train will assume the new speed afte...

Page 12: ...full power by first reducing the throttle to zero and then to the de sired setting The front light will continue to flash reminding you the battery is very low This setting is programma ble via DIP sw...

Page 13: ...r Right Stick While fully stopped Direction Momentary Up Forward Momentary Down Reverse Elevator While running Station Stops Momentary Up Enable Momentary Down Disable Elevator Auto Whistle Hold Up En...

Page 14: ...ning Station Stops Momentary Up Enable Momentary Down Disable Elevator Auto Whistle Hold Up Enable Hold Down Disable Elevator During Tx Power On Hold Up to enter Speed Programming mode Elevator Hold D...

Page 15: ...ure the transmitter servo reversing switches are all set for Normal The loco doesn t start moving until I move the throttle stick way off the bottom Recalibrate the throttle stick Program the Min Spee...

Page 16: ...the loco 6 or greater is a good starting point As long as the second magnet is crossed prior to coming to a full stop it should work Caution Provide end of track bumpers or wheels chocks just in case...

Page 17: ...laced under the rails the magnet will stay in place Magnet can be on the left or right by simply rotating the strip Trouble Shooting Automated Operation Make sure you have enabled station stops from t...

Page 18: ...o control the percentage of time that it actually sounds e g at the 50 setting after crossing the whistle magnet 10 times the whistle will have only sounded about 5 times The triggers are random event...

Page 19: ...ush button during the pause to advance the option to the next higher number until you get the desired number of flashes Save the Option Code Press and hold down the push button for about 4 seconds unt...

Page 20: ...est Option Parameter 5 Direction Control 1 Forward Reverse No Neutral factory setting 2 Forward Neutral Reverse Option Parameter 3 Station Stops Bell from Reed Sw 1 100 Always triggers Trolley mode fa...

Page 21: ...ze the setting Warning When using active throttle programming there is no momentum applied to the throttle Speed response will be quick so use care in changing the throttle stick position This is a to...

Page 22: ...ntry by flashing the LED and Front Light X times indicating your setting has been successfully saved They will not flash if you entered an invalid number No flashing may also indicate an invalid reque...

Page 23: ...Data Inputs Elevator Direction Throttle Speed Rudder Momentum Ailerons Sound and Channel 5 toggle switch required for simultaneous two train operation Digital Proportional servo data from any standar...

Page 24: ...ice The keyfob transmitters have a very acceptable range of about 50 100 feet line of sight when installed in a loco or trailing car The hobby transmitters are much better 100 to 300 feet and usually...

Page 25: ...rotrude outside of the metal body Spektrum Any of the products in the Spektrum DX line will work however the DX5E is the most economical This line is as sumed to be of the highest quality and most rel...

Page 26: ...Page 26 2 4 GHZ RailBoss Plus R C Wiring Diagram Power In Power In Motor Out Motor Out Station Stop Bell Reed Switch Common Whistle Reed Switch...

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