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B-6

Booster for

digital model railway layouts

Item no. 40-19607

Manual

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Page 1: ...B 6 Booster for digital model railway layouts Item no 40 19607 Manual Front Back tams elektronik n n n...

Page 2: ...s described in this manual comply with the standards of the BiDiB specification status V0 7 The BiDiB specification has been published on www bidib org BiDiB is a registered trademark Copyrights and t...

Page 3: ...h BiDiB 14 2 6 1 Features 14 2 6 2 Possible applications 15 2 6 3 Wiring 16 2 6 4 Assignment in the BiDiBus system addressing 16 3 Conception of the digital layout 17 3 1 Dividing the layout 17 Backgr...

Page 4: ...6 3 2 Autostart function 33 6 3 3 Automatic switching off of the track voltage 34 6 4 Reset 35 6 5 Driving operation 35 6 6 Operation with BiDiB 35 7 Update 36 8 Checklist for troubleshooting and err...

Page 5: ...at 5e 1 plug in connection terminals 2 pole RM 3 81 1 plug in connection terminals 3 pole RM 3 81 4 plastic brackets for fixing the booster 1 2 Accessories Connection cables Digital control unit via D...

Page 6: ...g the mains plug of the power supply unit into properly installed and fused earthed sockets Heating of the booster and the power supply unit during operation is normal and harmless Keep a distance of...

Page 7: ...off for safety reasons e g in case of a short circuit The switch off current must be lower the smaller the nominal size and the more filigree rails or vehicle parts such as wheel sliders are Section...

Page 8: ...ted digital control unit The button is also used to trigger a restart identify the B 6 via BiDiB with the PC control software BiDiB Identify Switching on and off with a DCC turnout command The track v...

Page 9: ...l track voltage which is adjusted in 1 V steps to a value between 8 and 22 V It can thus be optimally used for operation with model railways It can thus be optimally adapted for operation with layouts...

Page 10: ...igital equipment can either be galvanically i e electrically separated from each other or connected to a common continuous ground Establishing a common continuous ground is prone to errors in practice...

Page 11: ...f feedback data in RailCom monitored sections When using the B 6 with central units that send a DCC signal and are not RailCom capable the RailCom Cutout can lead to disturbances in the data transmiss...

Page 12: ...put of a central unit or omitting the connection of the short circuit feedback line If the maximum current is exceeded the booster automatically switches off the track voltage for the connected booste...

Page 13: ...sumed Further information on inrush current RailCommunity standard RCN 530 at www railcommunity de 2 5 2 Switching off in case of overtemperature In case of overheating the booster automatically switc...

Page 14: ...status including information about the cause of the current status as well as its current operating values to the PC via BiDiB e g track voltage at the booster output is switched on GO track voltage a...

Page 15: ...These messages serve as the basis for the booster management of the control software which for example ensures that the booster is switched off in the event of a short circuit or overtemperature With...

Page 16: ...m is automatic As a basis for the automatic assignment a unique number the Unique ID is programmed into the B 6 by the manufacturer When the BiDiB system is switched on the interface searches for the...

Page 17: ...ing points between three booster circuits Background information Short circuit of the booster outputs As soon as a vehicle bridges the separation point between two booster circuits the track outputs o...

Page 18: ...integrated in the central unit can be used sensibly for switching the accessory decoders in its own booster circuit Background information Track signals The digital track signals that the boosters rec...

Page 19: ...sliders and rails damage to the track outputs of the boosters involved Data salad Due to a shift in the voltage curves in the two booster circuits the vehicle decoders receive information that differs...

Page 20: ...the lamp glows a little When passing over the separation points no damage to vehicles tracks or boosters and no problems due to faulty data transmission are to be expected If the lamp glows visibly it...

Page 21: ...nnections in your booster Then plug the supplied black mains cable into the connection socket of the power supply unit and into the mains socket 4 2 Connecting to the track Connect the track output of...

Page 22: ...the track connection to the rails The assignment of the poles of the siding to the two rails or the rail and the centre conductor is initially arbitrary However this does not apply if you have already...

Page 23: ...ug the RJ 45 cable for connection to the BiDiB interface of the B 6 only into the BiDiB interface of your central unit If you plug the cable into an RJ 45 socket for another data bus serious damage ma...

Page 24: ...compared to other BiDiB devices stationary decoders feedback devices If it is not possible to avoid installing the B 6 at the end of the bus line and then problems with data transmission occur during...

Page 25: ...two RJ 45 sockets of the BiDiB interface are connected in parallel so you can use any socket Connecting further boosters The remaining socket is available for connecting further BiDiB components e g...

Page 26: ...port this programming mode the factory default settings cannot be changed Switching to programming mode To be able to program the B 6 it must be connected to a BiDiB connection or the DCC booster conn...

Page 27: ...r short circuit Default value 4 seconds 34 4 sec t4 35 5 sec t5 36 39 6 9 sec t6 t9 40 10 sec t1 Maximum track current Switch off current in case of short circuit Default value 4 A Section 5 3 Recomme...

Page 28: ...lue active 80 Autostart active S1 81 Autostart inactive S0 Brightness of the RGB LEDs Default value 3 90 1 minimum brightness 1 91 97 2 8 2 98 9 maximum brightness 9 Restart time after 5 short circuit...

Page 29: ...arge sections or even the complete layout is obvious This solution which at first glance appears to be cost effective promises minimised installation effort and avoids problems that can arise when cro...

Page 30: ...1 1 Functions of the STOP GO button Function Duration Display Colour of the RGB LEDs Switch on track voltage press briefly 0 0 current power consumption green Switch off track voltage press briefly St...

Page 31: ...Booster STOP Track voltage at the booster output is switched off Central unit STOP There is no valid input signal at the booster input A valid input signal is present control unit is set to GO Howeve...

Page 32: ...dentify The B 6 reports to the PC control software via BiDiB BiDiB Identify To stop sending the signal press the button again until the RGB LEDs light up green or red again rE violet rising and fallin...

Page 33: ...ing commands Provided that the function Switching on and off with a DCC turnout command is activated section 5 2 Main track programming input value for CV 7 73 you can switch the track voltage on and...

Page 34: ...To effectively prevent damage in the event of a short circuit the short circuit sensitivity must not be set too high section 5 Recommendations for settings Restart time after 5 times short circuit 0...

Page 35: ...l and monitor the B 6 perform a software update on the B 6 BiDiB Identify By pressing and holding the button on the B 6 you identify the booster to the PC control software BiDiB Identify Section 6 1 1...

Page 36: ...tically switches back to standard operation after the update The CV settings are reset to the factory settings during the update Problems during an update In rare cases the update may not complete cor...

Page 37: ...ress in question or assign another turnout address to the function 8 2 No short circuit switch off The control unit does not switch off in case of a short circuit although the short circuit feedback o...

Page 38: ...e defect the address to which we should return the product s your email address and or a telephone number where we can reach you in case of queries Costs The inspection of returned products is free of...

Page 39: ...ction the digital central unit or further boosters BiDiB RJ45 or DCC compliant CDE For the connection of of a BiDiB PC interface BiDiB RJ45 Track output Main track Electrical properties Power supply 2...

Page 40: ...ort circuit shutdown Short circuit sensitivity 10 200 ms adjustable Environment For use in closed rooms Note To allow unhindered air exchange and to predect the unit from overheating a distance of at...

Page 41: ...5 W Protection Protection type IP 22 Meaning Predected against solid foreign bodies with diameter 12 5 mm and access with a finger Protection against falling dripping water when the enclosure is tilte...

Page 42: ...s Ambient temperature during operation 30 70 C Permissible relative humidity during operation 20 90 non condensing Ambient temperature during storage 40 85 C Permissible relative humidityduring storag...

Page 43: ...ty of the components as well as the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state We guarantee the adherence to the technical specifications when the kit has been assembled an...

Page 44: ...This product is subject to the requirements of the EU Directive 2012 19 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE i e the manufacturer distributor or seller of the product must contribute t...

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