TAMS MasterControl 40-01007, Manual

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English MasterControl
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BusCon tro l
A BusControl distributor is needed, if you want to connect more than one non-central control unit
to the EasyNet. One BusControl is capable of connecting a maximum of 9 control units. Further
external devices need additional BusControls.
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DCC p rogramming track
To read the configuration of a locomotive or function decoder or programming those, they hav e to
be put on a programming track. Every common rail can be used for that.
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Driving booster
The driving booster amplifies all control instructions sent by the MasterControl. As the
MasterControl does not have it’s own booster, at least one external must be connected to it.
Additional boosters become necessary, if your overall power demand exceeds the capacity of one
booster. Every Märklin**-compatible booster or booster for the DCC system can be used.
The MasterControl sends the following signal through the booster interface:
An output signal to switch on or off the booster. This signal is used to switch on or off
Märklin**-compatible boosters.
An output signal to control the decoder. This track signal includes all data to control the
decoders.
An input signal to receive a short circuit warning. If the booster recognizes a short circuit (too
high pow er consumption), it calls the MasterControl. The MasterControl then switches off the
booster and displays a warning.
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Breaking distan ce booster
Through the output of the breaking distance booster all breaking distances on your layout can be
controlled. Every Märklin**-compatible booster or booster for the DCC system can be used as
breaking distance booster.
As soon as one of the locomotives enters a breaking distance, the booster receives a stop signal,
no matter which speed was set. All other data such as the status of the decoder functions and the
driving direction are still sent by the central unit.
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S88 modules
S88 feedback devices or s88-compatible modules recognize the current status of pins connected
to their inputs. They submit this information to the next module or the MasterControl using the
s88 bus on the principle of bucked-brigade-devices.
One EasyNet supports up to 32 s88 feedback devices or s88-compatible modules. Other
manufacturer’s modules can be integrated.
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PC
Your MasterControl can be connected to your PC using its USB or it’s serial interface. Every
software, which supports the Märklin** 6050 or P50X protocol is able to control your
MasterControl. A list of control software which can make use of all features of the EasyControl can
be found on our website. You are also welcome to call our hotline for further information.