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STATION ASSIGNMENTS
When multiple decoder output modules are present, the
range of station numbers allowed on each one can be
changed, or “mapped.” This allows you to assign more than
75 stations to a decoder output module when necessary, to
take advantage of the field wiring layout, as long as another
module is present in the controller.
Each output module provides 75 stations when it is installed.
If you need more than 75 stations on a single two-wire path,
or on paths from a single module, you can reassign the
station numbers from the other module(s) to the first
module, and so on.
Check the box to enable station assignment changes, and
click to confirm.
Each module will be shown with the range of station numbers
assigned to it. At first, each will have 75 stations.
Select the Upper field for Decoder Module #1 to adjust the
Upper station range up or down. As you adjust it, you’ll see
the range of Decoder Module #2 changing by a corresponding
amount.
If you set the range of the first module to less than 75
stations, the remaining stations are available to be assigned
to module #2.
If you set the upper range of the first module higher than 75
stations, those stations are removed from module #2.
In this way, you can specify how many stations are available
on each decoder output module.
You can click the Reset soft key to reset the modules to 75
stations each.
The more stations you assign to a single decoder output
module, the higher the standby current draw on that module.
This means that you may not be able to run as many active
stations simultaneously with very high station counts on a
single module.
DECODER DIAGNOSTICS
The Diagnostics screen displays an overview of the electrical
status of each installed output module, plus additional
functions.
Each module’s electrical current is shown. When no stations
are running (Inactive), this shows the standby current draw of
idle decoders on the two-wire path.
When stations are running (Active), the total current is
updated to show the power used by the solenoids. Current is
very helpful in troubleshooting field wiring conditions.
STATION FINDER
The station finder will chatter a selected station to help locate
a solenoid in the field by listening.
Press the Station Finder soft key, and select the station
number to locate. When the Start button is pressed, the
controller will chatter the solenoid for up to 30 minutes. A
technician can then listen for the underground noise to locate
the selected solenoid.
To stop the chatter, press the soft key again, or it will stop by
itself after 30 minutes.
