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4.4. Operating modes
The SwitchPilot 3 has a total of 8 transistor outputs, which are
grouped in 4 output pairs 1 to 4. Each output pair contains two
outputs (Out A and Out B) and can be configured individually to
suit the desired application. The following operating modes are
possible:
4.4.1. Pulse operation
If the output is configured for pulse operation, the output is swit-
ched on as soon as an appropriate command is received. At the
same time, a timer automatically turns off the output as soon as a
predetermined time (pulse time) saved in the decoder has elapsed,
even if the button (on the command station or control panel) has
been released beforehand. If the button is pressed longer than the
Operating modes
pre-determined pulse time, the output will still be switched off.
Limiting the switch-on time prevents accessories to blow.
Optionally, the output can also be slowly dimmed up and dimmed
down (so-called „zoom” for incandescent lamp simulation).
The pulse operation is the default setting of the SwitchPilot 3 and
is ideal for controlling solenoid turnout drives.
Some DCC command stations (e.g.: by Lenz) repeat the power
command in a fixed rhythm until the button is released. With each
power-on command received, the SwitchPilot 3 resets the stop-
watch. This is shown in Fig. 1.
Figure 1: Pulse operation
keyboard
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
time
on
off
1
RED
ON
1
RED
OFF
1
(RED
ON)
(Lenz)
Impulse-Time
1
RED
ON
1
RED
OFF
Impulse-Time
1
RED
ON
1
RED
OFF
Impulse-Time
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