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To 
Power Pack 
DC   TRACK
Terminals.
If StationMaster does not turn on.
 reverse direction on transformer.

To 
TRACK

Place MAGNET
on bottom of engine.

Sensors in PARALLEL.

Reversing using Sensors

PROGRAMMING

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Set programming blink 1 to use sensors.
(See programming instructions for more info) 
Set acceleration and deceleration rates as desired.
Set time delay on ends as desired.

 

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Reversing Operations using Sensors 

When sensors are used the StationMaster will reverse before every acceleration
and ignore the next DECEL sensor it encounters after a reversal. Using sensors  provides
a more consistent day-to-day operation regardless of changing speeds changing trains, etc.
This is a more reliable operation for multiple train sidings where the trains travel at different
speeds.     
This hookup requires a sensor to be placed on the extreme ends to signal the StationMaster 
to begin the deceleration/pause/acceleration sequences.

Terminals
8 & 9 to end
sensors

Terminals
10 & 11 to
in-between sensoers

In-Between Station Stops

For in-between station stops add sensors to terminals 10 & 11 wired in parallel.
Note that 2 sensors must be used for each stop.  Place sensors so that the train 
stops between these sensors. This will allow the train to stop at the same position 
regardless of direction. There is no limit to the number of stops that can be added.
If only one stop is desired in-between then one sensor can be used however the
train will stop at a different location for each direction due to the deceleration distance.
Two sensors are recommended.

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2

3

4


9

10

11

12

13

StationMaster

Optional STOP sensors 
on the ends attached to 12
& 13 will allow precise stopping 
location and realistic 
“creep-stop” when  enabled.

Summary of Contents for StationMaster-5

Page 1: ...t attach power wires from your power pack or transformer to any other terminals except the designated inputs Your StationMaster will be damaged if power is put on any of the sensor terminals ONLY ATTA...

Page 2: ...use in place of diodes PROGRAMMING Best performance is achieved with the factory default settings See factory default programming instructions If desired the acceleration rate and time delays can be...

Page 3: ...programmed TIME TO DECELERATE values Note that this is not always necessary since the TIME TO DECELERATE can be changed at any time see below pressing button 1 will also reset 3 Watch the train and p...

Page 4: ...one then the pause at the ends will be shorter Increase the time delay if a longer pause time at the ends is desired When the Reverser is running button 3 can be pressed at any time to set the TIME TO...

Page 5: ...s travel at different speeds This hookup requires a sensor to be placed on the extreme ends to signal the StationMaster to begin the deceleration pause acceleration sequences Terminals 8 9 to end sens...

Page 6: ...tach 3 4 to your track This is the controlled output voltage Terminals 8 9 are the start DECEL sensor for the ends When this sensor detects a magnet the StationMaster will begin a decelerate pause rev...

Page 7: ...station stop Sensor Only when programmed to use sensors STOP Sensor Only when programmed to use sensors When the train is decelerating and this sensor detects a magnet the train will immediately STOP...

Page 8: ...ed Typically this dial is set fully clockwise and the transformer is used to set the speed of the train If you have a fixed DC power supply then use this dial to set the top speed of your trains Defau...

Page 9: ...or this direction Sensor mode A sensor is detected Two Red Blinking LED s indicate a SHORT CIRCUIT condition Turn the top speed dial to zero and then back to 100 or turn off power to recover If condit...

Page 10: ...the desired number of blinks have occurred A typical number is 5 Repeat this procedure if you want a different value One blink corresponds to a 3 second deceleration rate Each additional blink adds 1...

Page 11: ...he top speed dial clockwise to MAX and then down to a desired top speed All programming values are stored in flash memory and are retained until re programmed A Note on Realistic Accelerations For bli...

Page 12: ...to start up the train after a station stop A fun thing to do would be to connect the ACCEL terminals to a doorbell switch Your train would patiently wait until someone pushed the button Motion sensor...

Page 13: ...perations with a siding on one end Hold button for 6 blinks Shut off current sensor This could cause damage to the StationMaster unless the transformer can provide short circuit shutdown This is somet...

Page 14: ...wise 3 Slowly turn the top speed dial clockwise until the sensor LED turns GREEN This indicates secondary programming mode Skip this step if already in secondary programming mode 4 Press and hold butt...

Page 15: ...g the dial fully clockwise The factory default settings are Acceleration rate 1 blink Deceleration rate 1 blink Time delay 15 seconds Train count 2 Creep settings reset Deceleration times reset Operat...

Page 16: ...train will always stop on the STOP sensor using a realistic profile The starting creep speed is relatively slow however the train must reach the STOP sensor within 25 seconds If the train stalls then...

Page 17: ...ut wheels and gears Each time a sensor is triggered or the train is not sensed the deadman 10 minute timer is reset The Deadman Timer will be enabled AFTER the first sensor or pushbutton is pressed af...

Page 18: ...or Inputs 5V Common Ground Electrical Details For reference only The locations of the common grounds could be useful for some wiring harnesses RR Concepts com C R R Common Ground Sensor Input Common G...

Page 19: ...the StationMaster dial fully clockwise and allow the relays to click At this time the true shutdown current is measured and recorded When the green LED starts flashing turn the transformer throttle b...

Page 20: ...to the right and freight trains have the magnet offset to the left side Sensor placement for HO EZ track is under the roadbed Other scale trains can place the sensors where appropriate Very small sen...

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