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DigitalBooster DB-4 – Manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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With  the output  “

Feedback

“  of  the 

DigitalBoosters  DB-4

  is  it  possible  to  inform  your 

model railway software

 if the tracks receive presently digital current from the 

DB-4

 or if 

the tracks are switched voltage-free caused by a short-circuit. 

 

6.5. Automatic Switch-On (Auto Go):

 

 
With the 

jumper J2 

Auto Go

” is it possible to adjust the 

DigitalBooster DB-4

 that the 

unit perform a 

continuous

 check 

every 5 seconds

 if the 

short-circuit is still present

The 

DigitalBooster  DB-4

  will 

supply

  current  to  the  connected 

track  section

 

automatically

 if the 

short-circuit

 has been 

eliminated

. The 

jumper J2

 has be 

set

 for 

this function. 
The 

automatic switch-on

 function is 

not activated

 if the 

jumper J2

 has been removed. 

 

 For 

activating

 the 

automatic switch-on function

 “

Auto Go

” has the 

jumper J1

 

Short Report

” to be removed and therefore is the 

DigitalBooster DB-4

 

not reporting

 

recognized short circuits 

to the digital command station

 
 

7. Addresses for WatchDog- and On-/Off switch function: 
 

The 

WatchDog-

  and  the 

On-/Off  switch  function

  of  the 

DigitalBooster  DB-4

  will  be 

controlled  via 

accessory  addresses

  (

turnout  addresses

)  which are  used as  well 

for

 

the 

switching

 of 

turnouts

 or 

signals

Accessory  addresses

  are  combined  at 

groups  of  four

.  The 

addresses  1  to  4

  are 

forming the 

first group

 the 

addresses 5 to 8

 the 

second group

 etc. The 

highest valid

 

four-fold  address  group

  for  the 

programming

  of  the 

DigitalBooster  DB-4

  is  for 

Märklin-Motorola data format

 the 

group 313 to 316

 and for the 

DCC-data format

 the 

group 1021 to 1024

From our 

Web-Site

 you can 

download

 at the 

section

 

“Downloads”

 the 

file “Four-Fold-

Address Blocks”

 for listing all 

valid four-fold address groups

 
The 

WatchDog-

 and the 

On-/Off switch-function

 can be 

assigned

 to an 

own

 or as well 

to  a 

common  four-fold  address  group

Separated  address  sections

  for  the 

WatchDog-

 and for the 

On-/Off switch-function

 are recommended if you use 

several 

DigitalBooster  DB-4

.  Then  is  it  possible  to 

release

  the 

WatchDog-Function

  of  all 

boosters via one 

common address

 
For  the 

On-/Off  switch  function

  is  it  possible  to 

assign

  for  this  case  for  each 

DigitalBooster DB-4

 an 

individual address

 over an own 

four-fold address group

 
The 

address

 for the 

WatchDog-Function

 is always the 

first address 

(

basic address

of a 

four-fold group

. The 

address

 for the 

On-/Off switch-function

 is always the 

third

 

address

 (

basic a 2

) of 

the programmed four-fold group

 

 

Summary of Contents for 080073

Page 1: ...Booster DB 4 receives the power supply not from a classical model railway transformer but from the switched mode mains power supply DB 4 PowerSupply On this unit is the stabilized digital track voltage adjustable between 15 and 24 Volt suitable for all track gauges This product is not a toy Not suitable for children under 14 years Improper use will imply danger or injuries due to sharp edges and t...

Page 2: ...g Operation Modes with Jumper 10 6 1 Select Maximum Digital Current to 2 5 or 4 5 Ampere 10 6 2 Select data format for WatchDog and On Off switch function 11 6 3 RailCom cutout Creation or Suppression 11 6 4 Short Circuit Report to the Command Station Short Report 11 6 5 Automatic Switch On Auto Go 12 7 Addresses for WatchDog and On Off switch function 12 7 1 Common Address Section 13 7 2 Own Addr...

Page 3: ...om DB 4 Power Supply From DB 4 Power Supply BU1 S1 DCC MM JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 OFF ON Auto Go RailCom ShortReport red brown LED1 LED2 GO STOP Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT KL1 K J 4 5 2 5 JP5 OUT IN ST1 ST2 Rev 1 4 DB 4 BU3 BU2 C D E STOP GO KL2 KL4 KL3 Feedback A T 2 5 4 5 Ampere Booster für die Digitalformate Märklin Motorola mfx M4 und DCC 2 5 4 5 ampere booster for Märklin Motorola mfx M4 and DCC DB ...

Page 4: ...Central Station 3 and 3 plus X Mobile Station 2 with Track Box X ECoS 1 50 000 X X ECoS 2 50 200 X X Intellibox 1 X X IB Basic X IB COM X Intellibox 2 X X EasyControl RedBox X X DiCoStation X KeyCommander X TWIN CENTER X X Roco 10761 multiMAUS X Roco 10764 multiMAUS X Fleischmann 680801 multiMAUS X Roco Fleischmann multiZENTRALEpro X Roco Fleischmann z21 and Z21 X Lenz Digital plus LZ100 X Lenz Di...

Page 5: ...orola mfx M4 und DCC 2 5 4 5 ampere booster for Märklin Motorola mfx M4 and DCC DB 4 DigitalBooster Multi Digital Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT www ldt infocenter com Digital Profi werden braun brown J rot red K Vom DB 4 PowerSupply 2 From DB 4 PowerSupply 2 Gleisbereich 2 Track section 2 weiss white BU1 S1 DCC MM JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 OFF ON Auto Go RailCom ShortReport red brown LED1 LED2 GO STOP Littfin...

Page 6: ...B 4 PowerSupply 1 Gleisbereich 1 Track section 1 Von Digitalzentrale From command station Zu weiteren Boostern To further boosters C D E C D E page_1118 Connecting the DigitalBooster DB 4 with the Command Station via CDE Boosterbus and between each other The DB 4 can get as well the supply directly from the digital output of a digital command station with integrated Booster via the connection C an...

Page 7: ...Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT KL1 K J 4 5 2 5 JP5 OUT IN ST1 ST2 Rev 1 4 DB 4 BU3 BU2 C D E STOP GO KL2 KL4 KL3 Feedback A T 2 5 4 5 Ampere Booster für die Digitalformate Märklin Motorola mfx M4 und DCC 2 5 4 5 ampere booster for Märklin Motorola mfx M4 and DCC DB 4 DigitalBooster Multi Digital Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT www ldt infocenter com Digital Profi werden braun brown J rot red K Vom DB 4 P...

Page 8: ...rther booster 4 1 3 Conductor Track System If the manufacturer of your digital command station permits a common layout ground brown the center conductor of the 3 conductor track has to be isolated at the cross over joints from one to the next booster electrical circuit The isolated center conductor gets the supply from the connection red of the clamp KL1 of the DigitalBooster DB 4 BU1 S1 DCC MM JP...

Page 9: ... 4 5 Ampere Booster für die Digitalformate Märklin Motorola mfx M4 und DCC 2 5 4 5 ampere booster for Märklin Motorola mfx M4 and DCC DB 4 DigitalBooster Multi Digital Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT www ldt infocenter com Digital Profi werden braun brown rot red braun brown gelb yellow Vom Modellbahntrafo From transformer KL1 KL2 KL3 KL4 BTM SG 16 18V Rev 1 1 Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT Booster Trenn...

Page 10: ... joints This module separates electrically definite the booster sections braun brown rot red J K Vom DB 4 Power Supply From DB 4 Power Supply BU1 S1 DCC MM JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 OFF ON Auto Go RailCom ShortReport red brown LED1 LED2 GO STOP Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT KL1 K J 4 5 2 5 JP5 OUT IN ST1 ST2 Rev 1 4 DB 4 BU3 BU2 C D E STOP GO KL2 KL4 KL3 Feedback A T 2 5 4 5 Ampere Booster für die Digitalform...

Page 11: ...supply digital current to the connected track section The DigitalBooster DB 4 will be automatically switched off if a short circuit will occur at the track The green LED switches off and the red LED will glow constant The DB 4 will report the short circuit via the employed booster bus to the digital command station Those will switch to Stop After removing the short circuit you can switch on again ...

Page 12: ...ed The selection with jumper J3 if the DigitalBooster DB 4 shall create or suppress a RailCom cutout is only possible if the data format for the WatchDog and On Off switch function has been set to DCC Jumper J4 removed 6 4 Short Circuit Report to the Command Station Short Report If the Jumper J1 Short Report has been set the DigitalBooster DB 4 will report a short circuit within the connected trac...

Page 13: ...y addresses turnout addresses which are used as well for the switching of turnouts or signals Accessory addresses are combined at groups of four The addresses 1 to 4 are forming the first group the addresses 5 to 8 the second group etc The highest valid four fold address group for the programming of the DigitalBooster DB 4 is for Märklin Motorola data format the group 313 to 316 and for the DCC da...

Page 14: ...switch function the DigitalBooster DB 4 will occupy 4 accessory or turnout addresses WatchDog On Off sw Funktion inactivated not used Stop not used round red round red round red round red 1 2 3 4 straight green straight green straight green straight green activated not used Go not used WatchDog On Off sw Function With the above table has been the DigitalBooster DB 4 programmed for the WatchDog and...

Page 15: ...l glow Depress 1x short the key S1 next to the jumpers of the DB 4 Now the green LED flashes This indicates that the DB 4 is in the programming mode for the address section of the On Off switch function During the programming process is the track section which is connected to the DB 4 switched voltage free 2 Switch now one turnout from the group of four which has been selected for the address sect...

Page 16: ...ressing again the programming key S1 The programmed addresses are now permanently stored but can be changed at any time by repeating the programming process Now the green LED will glow and the track section which is connected to the DB 4 will get supply of digital voltage 8 WatchDog Communication with the Model Railway Software If your model railway software supports the WatchDog Function of the D...

Page 17: ... address 2 round of the address block programmed for the On Off switch function The DigitalBooster DB 4 can be switched On via the basic address 2 straight WatchDog or On Off sw Function inactive not used Stop not used round red round red round red round red 1 2 3 4 straight green straight green straight green straight green WatchDog or not used Go not used inactive On Off sw Funktion The On Off s...

Page 18: ...o Go RailCom ShortReport red brown LED1 LED2 GO STOP Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT KL1 K J 4 5 2 5 JP5 OUT IN ST1 ST2 Rev 1 4 DB 4 BU3 BU2 C D E STOP GO KL2 KL4 KL3 Feedback A T 2 5 4 5 Ampere Booster für die Digitalformate Märklin Motorola mfx M4 und DCC 2 5 4 5 ampere booster for Märklin Motorola mfx M4 and DCC DB 4 DigitalBooster Multi Digital Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT www ldt infocenter com Di...

Page 19: ...N 16 channel feedback module Rev 1 0 BU1 BU2 s88 N OUT IN s88 N OUT Digital Profi werden www ldt infocenter com Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT 16 Rückmeldeeingänge für den s88 Rückmeldebus Rückmeldemodul RM 88 N s88 N Feedback report for Booster Management via RM 88 N s88 feedback bus 10 9 11 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 12 13 14 15 16 Littfinski DatenTechnik LDT RS 16 O Rev 2 0 LED1 S1 Ref K R J S 14 18V 16 galv...

Page 20: ...ik LDT Bühler electronic GmbH Ulmenstraße 43 15370 Fredersdorf Germany Phone 49 0 33439 867 0 Internet www ldt infocenter com Subject to technical changes and errors 07 2019 by LDT Märklin and Motorola are registered trademarks RailCom is a registered trademark from the company Lenz Elektronik Giessen Germany ...

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