tams elektronik B-6, Manual

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Booster B-6 t a ms elektronik
Connection of further boosters (BiDiB)
The remaining RJ 45 socket is available for the connection of further BiDiB components (e.g.
additional booster, stationary decoder, feedback unit). For the connection of additional boosters,
also use the BiDiB interface and not the DCC-compliant ("CDE") interface of the B-6. The BiDiB
and the DCC-compliant interface of the B-6 are not internally connected to each other.
When selecting additional boosters, be sure to observe the notes and background
information in section 3 "Conception of the digital layout"!
Installing the B-6 at the end of the BiDi bus line
If you only connect one B-6 to the central unit via a patch cable with a length of up to 5 m via
BiDiB, you do not need a terminating resistor.
In a BiDiB-controlled system, the B-6 booster should not be installed at the end of a BiDi bus
line, if possible, because setting a terminating resistor for the B-6 is comparatively complex
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 operation, please contact our Technical Hotline. In this case, there is no risk of
damage to the units connected to the bus line.
4.3.2. Connection variant 2: DCC-compliant interface ("CDE")
Via the "CDE" booster connection you can connect the B-6 to
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the DCC-compliant booster connection of the control unit ("CDE") or
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if the control unit has no DCC booster output: to the track output of the control unit (only
connections C and D).
To connect the cables to the booster, use
the enclosed 3-pin connector in which the
cables are screwed tight.
Make sure that the pin assignment of the central unit's booster interface and the booster
connector match.
If the booster is to be switched off by the central unit in the event of a short circuit, connect
the short-circuit feedback. If the short-circuit feedback line is not connected, the booster
switches off automatically in the event of a short circuit and switches on again automatically
after the set time.
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