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MegaPoints Controllers AutoSignal User Guide

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Hook-up via frog polarity switch allows easy installation into existing switching. DCC only.

Hook-up via closure rail does not require frog polarity switching. DCC only.

Infra-Red sensor

The infra-red sensor allows connection to an analogue layout.
Connect to the sensor input using the cable provided. Not all
features are available with an analogue hook-up.

Summary of Contents for AutoSignal

Page 1: ...rable colour light signal controller with feather and relay driver Supports Automatic Brake Control ABC for engine braking three and four aspect divergent signalling four aspect signalling via three lamps and timer function to simulate blocks beyond scenic sections User Guide Revision 10 AUG 2021 Status Release MegaPoints Controllers 2021 Email info megapointscontrollers com ...

Page 2: ...l controller 3 Introduction 3 First use 4 Timer operation 4 Hook up Options 6 Sensors 7 DCC Occupancy sensor 7 DCC Points Position sensor 7 Infra Red sensor 8 Switches 9 Diverging route hook up 9 Selectable modes 10 Linking units 13 Feather switch 14 Danger switch sensor 15 Complimentary products 15 References 16 Contacting us 16 ...

Page 3: ...sive blocks at end of scenic sections Automatic communication between upstream and downstream signals and divergent path Uses jumpers to set personality Built in power distribution for upstream and downstream signals Designed for 12 Volt LEDs Available in common cathode common negative and common anode common positive versions On board test lamps for easy setup and testing Built in power supply fo...

Page 4: ...bserve all LEDs illuminate for a quick self test Press the test button on board to trigger danger Timer operation There are two basic states of operation timer and normal The AutoSignal can be used with built in timers to simulate further blocks at the end of scenic sections and should be used by the last AutoSignal in a chain The LED near the aspect selection jumpers indicates state If it is flas...

Page 5: ...umper back to desired position The length of the timer will be indicated by the on board five signal LEDs and is equivalent to approximately 5 seconds per LED based on 4 aspects There will be differences between the timings and number of aspects configured Some experimentation may be required To clear timer mode repeat the above procedure Instead of holding down the test button press it momentaril...

Page 6: ...ia a relay to trigger automatic braking when danger is set Use consistent lengths so all locos can be programmed to stop at the same distance from the signal For analogue layouts the relay can be used to cut track power immediately before a signal All braking blocks on the layout should be the same length This allows you to control the length of braking on your loco decoder chip and have it stop t...

Page 7: ... of the DCC feeder wires It is used to trigger the red danger signal when a train enters the monitored block DCC Points Position sensor Points position sensors detect the direction of turnouts and enable automatic switching of the feather The points Position sensor can be connected to your frog polarity switch or closure rails whichever is more convenient The Feedback Module user guide has the fol...

Page 8: ...tch allows easy installation into existing switching DCC only Hook up via closure rail does not require frog polarity switching DCC only Infra Red sensor The infra red sensor allows connection to an analogue layout Connect to the sensor input using the cable provided Not all features are available with an analogue hook up ...

Page 9: ...r is set the diverging route logic will be displayed automatically The diverging route is available in 4 ASP and 3 ASP modes and is automatically enabled when a separate chain of AutoSignals is connected via the NEXT2 connector When the feather is active the signal at the diverging route will show an initial steady yellow as the train approaches the signal After six seconds this will change to gre...

Page 10: ...s 4 ASP with diverging route This mode uses four LEDs and flashes the LEDs when the feather is active and the next signal in the diverging block is clear green Connect the NEXT2 cable to the PREV on the first diverging AutoSignal The yellow signal on the feather will change to green after six seconds if the first diverging signal is green ...

Page 11: ...MegaPoints Controllers AutoSignal User Guide Revision 10 megapointscontrollers co uk Page 11 3 FUNC This mode uses three LEDs to indicate four aspects The LED flashes to indicate preliminary caution ...

Page 12: ...MegaPoints Controllers AutoSignal User Guide Revision 10 megapointscontrollers co uk Page 12 3 ASP This mode uses three LEDs 2 ASP This mode uses two LEDs ...

Page 13: ... Servo extension cables may be used to provide a plug and socket wiring solution Only connect power to one AutoSignal board It will be automatically distributed to the other members of the chain See next picture Suggested maximum length of chain is 10 AutoSignals in each direction b Connect each unit to a power supply using the screw terminals and use a wire from the next and previous screw termin...

Page 14: ... power terminals and use a three way servo cable Combining a b options above may lead to a short circuit Feather switch The feather switch is shorted to its ground connector to activate Use a toggle switch to manually set the feather Use a micro switch or turnout position indicator to provide automatic feather operation ...

Page 15: ... Use the following products to hook up to your layout depending on your needs Product Purpose Part No DCC Block Detector Sense train occupancy on block FB01 01 DCC Turnout Position Sensor Determine points position on DCC layouts FB03 03 Block Detector Infra red Sense train position analogue layout FB 01 01 1 Relay for AutoSignal Switchable relay triggered on danger Use for stopping trains in front...

Page 16: ... co uk standards catalogue Contacting us Web megapointscontrollers co uk Email info megapointscontrollers com All parts MegaPoints Controllers 2021 If you have any product improvement suggestions we d be very pleased to hear from you NOTE We operate on a policy of continuous improvement Colours specifications and even the placement of components may vary from time to time ...

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