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PSX-AR Manual Rev: P      Software Rev: N 

 

                      

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
J3 Program Jumper 

 

J3-1 & J3-2 Place jumper on pins 1 & 2 for Programming

 

 

J3-2 & J3-3 Place jumper on pins 2 & 3 for Operations

 

J4 Block Occupancy 

 

J4-1        Photo Sensor Input [active]

 

 

J4-2        Photo Sensor Input [return]

 

 

J4-3       + [collector] Block Occupied Output [Network Feedback]

 

 

J4-4       -  [emitter] Block Occupied Output [Network Feedback]

 

 

J4-5       + [collector] Block Shorted Output [Network Feedback]

 

 

J4-6       -  [emitter] Block Shorted Output [Network Feedback] 

 

J5 Status Outputs [Remote]  

 

J5-1       To Tortoise Pin 1 or 8 *

 

 

J5-2       To Tortoise Pin 8 or 1 *

 

 

J5-3       + [anode] Remote Status LED [copies D6]

 

 

J5-4       -  [cathode] Remote Status LED [copies D6]

 

*Select such that gaps closest to aligned point direction are in phase*

 

J6 Trip Current Settings by Jumpers 

 

See Table to the right and also CV 49

 

 

Set trip current using either Jumpers or CV 49: NOT BOTH 

J7 Auto/Manual Reset & Digitrax Loconet Special Configuration 

 

J7-1 to J7-2 with No Jumper: Auto Reset [default]  

 

J7-1 to J7-2 with Jumper: Manual Reset [open to reset] The user can install a normally 
closed switch in series with the jumper. Open the switch to reset the PSX-AR or send an 
accessory ON command to the PSX-AR on-off command address [see Section B item 
12]

 

 

J7-3 to J7-4 with Jumper: Digitrax Loconet Special Configuration [Section A item 3]

 

 

***PSX-AR LED Outputs do not require resistors*** 

Содержание PSX-AR

Страница 1: ...Coordination of Auto Reverse and Circuit Breaker Tasks The PSX AR is both an auto reverser and circuit breaker Automates Reverse Loop Turnouts Integrated Stall Motor or Snap Coil Decoder automaticall...

Страница 2: ...mmand or to use the power status present when the layout was last shut down Outputs for LED Indicators Remote LEDs can be added to monitor input output power status Network Feedback Isolated outputs d...

Страница 3: ...est the PSX AR for functionality a Turn on DCC power to the PSX AR b The PSX AR should turn on with both D12 and D7 indicating power and D6 off c Take a piece of wire and connect J1 1 to J2 3 Nothing...

Страница 4: ...rn screw on connector s counter clockwise while looking at the connector opening b Make sure the wire clamp is at the bottom of the connector opening c Insert the wire you are connecting and turn the...

Страница 5: ...test D12 stays on 13 If your booster does trip during this test D12 goes off or flashes on and off it may not be able to support automatic reset a Install the Manual Reset jumper J7 1 to J7 2 and rep...

Страница 6: ...efficient motors this type of power requirement amps may be large enough to overload a DCC system powered from one 5 Amp booster For example if you have four PSX set to the default current each PSX w...

Страница 7: ...HO Scale 14 AWG bus 20 AWG rail feeders O Scale 12 AWG bus 16 AWG rail feeders We recommend using stranded pair wire such as speaker or lamp cord wire for bus wiring If you re using two individual str...

Страница 8: ...r Input A from DCC Booster J1 2 DCC Power Input B from DCC Booster J2 Output Power Connector J2 1 3 5 Switched DCC Power Output A normal polarity J2 2 4 6 Switched DCC Power Output B normal polarity J...

Страница 9: ...Status LED copies D6 J5 4 cathode Remote Status LED copies D6 Select such that gaps closest to aligned point direction are in phase J6 Trip Current Settings by Jumpers See Table to the right and also...

Страница 10: ...D7 G Terminal Functions J1 DCC power input connections from the DCC booster J2 DCC track power output terminal from the PSX AR circuit breaker to the track J3 Programming Operation jumper Normal opera...

Страница 11: ...6 3 and J6 2 to J6 1 is open then the current trip is 6 35 amperes If J6 4 is connected to J6 3 and J6 2 is connected to J6 1 then the current trip is 8 89 amperes J7 1 and J7 2 are the auto manual re...

Страница 12: ...urn power on to the PSX AR 5 The next accessory command issued by the DCC system will be stored as the first address track on off 6 Key in the first address you want to use and press either the ON or...

Страница 13: ...ow you to stop a train at a known point on a hidden staging track As the train enters the staging or other track you issue the photocell arming command When the train just covers the photocell the PSX...

Страница 14: ...rectly synchronized otherwise the PSX AR will throw the points under your train as it enters the reverse loop Send an accessory Clear command to the PSX AR If the points move to the Throw position the...

Страница 15: ...by the value The small red LED D6 on the PSX AR will blink each time a command is accepted and the CV value is stored correctly in the CV 8 If you make a mistake don t worry just go back and program...

Страница 16: ...ectively with Digitrax equipment Installing the Digitrax jumper J7 3 to J7 4 automatically sets CV53 1 CV54 sets the current level at which the PSX AR turns on the Block Occupied output This allows yo...

Страница 17: ...t Using the Program On Main POM programing mode of your DCC system set CV63 42 You will see D6 flash After D6 flashes all CVs and addresses are returned to their original factory values The CV63 defau...

Страница 18: ...ss of the value in CV50 CV66 2 The PSX AR output will assume the same state it was in when the connected booster was last turned off o If the stored power down state is OFF the PSX AR will behave the...

Страница 19: ...044 These addresses are not accessible to the Digitrax equipment Under this condition it is necessary to 1 Remove power from the PSX AR while in Program mode 2 Re apply the power in Program mode with...

Страница 20: ...o this address and hold down the 1 or 4 control key 7 D10 will flash each time the command station repeats the accessory address This will give you a feel of how long to hold the control key while you...

Страница 21: ...e is a simple circuit that uses an LED to indicate the polarity setting of the PSX AR It only uses three standard parts If you have block occupancy detection circuits the resistor value should be high...

Страница 22: ...the PSX 5 Select an unused locomotive number with the keypad or RH knob 6 Press PROG key until you get from Pg to Po 7 Use LH throttle dial to set the CV and the RH throttle for the CV value 8 Press E...

Страница 23: ...itch number using the numerical keypad 6 Press ENTER 7 Press either 1 or 2 to set the address 8 Repeat steps 4 thru 6 until all of the switch addresses are set 9 Turn DCC Power off 10 Move PSX J3 Jump...

Страница 24: ...display 8 Enter the CV number 9 Press ENTER 10 Enter the value to be stored in the CV 11 Press ENTER 12 Repeat steps 8 and 9 until finished 13 Press ENTER to return to normal operation 14 Turn power o...

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