FD-R
Basic
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5. Operation overview
The module FD-R
Basic
can be used both as a function decoder and as a
RailCom transmitter in addition to a locomotive or function decoder that is
not compatible to RailCom.
Driving in digital Operation
The FD-R
Basic
is a multiple protocol function decoder, that can operate
with and automatically recognises both DCC or Motorola formats.
The number of addresses is dependant on the format being used.
Motorola-Format: 255 addresses
DCC- Format: 127 Basis-addresses or 10.239 extended addresses.
In the DCC format the decoder can be driven in all speed levels (14, 28
or 128).
Programming the decoder is done in DCC format by setting the
configuration variables and in Motorola format through the registers.
Operation in analogue mode
The FD-R
Basic
can also be used in analogue model railway layouts that are
run with an D.C. speed control. When putting the vehicle on the rails the
decoder recognizes automatically if it is run in analogue or digital mode
and sets the corresponding operation mode. The automatic recognition of
the analogue mode can be switched off.
Switching the function outputs on or off is not possible in analogue
mode. They can be programmed so that they are either switched on or
off in analogue mode. The effects set for the outputs are active in
analogue mode as well.
Outputs to be switched with F0 are switched on or off in analogue
mode according to the direction of travel.