S-Nano User Guide
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Version 1.0 Oct 2012
© Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC
S-Nano DCC Booster Interface
User Guide
Страница 1: ...S Nano User Guide 1 Version 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC S Nano DCC Booster Interface User Guide...
Страница 2: ...stallation for Windows 7 12 Driver Installation for MacOS 17 Driver Installation for Linux 17 Setting Preferences 17 Connect the Booster 19 Getting Started With DecoderPro 20 Layout Control with S NAN...
Страница 3: ...line Mode 27 Unlock Firmware 27 Save 27 Updates to the S Nano Firmware 28 Returning Your S Nano for Update 28 Firmware Update Using the Bootloader 28 Connecting S Nano to SBOOST Boosters 32 Example 1...
Страница 4: ...mode or on the main programming is still possible depending on the features of the controlling software S Nano is supported by JMRI project http jmri sourceforge net which by use of the java programm...
Страница 5: ...C Specification Operating Conditions Parameter Minimum Nominal Maximum Units Note DCC Output voltage 10V V 1 Operating Temperature Range 25 C Table 1 Specification Operating Conditions Notes 1 DCC out...
Страница 6: ...the latest production version at the time of supply A newer version of DecoderPro than that supplied on the CD ROM may be available from the JMRI download page http jmri sourceforge net download This...
Страница 7: ...S Nano User Guide 7 Version 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC Click No not this time then click Next Click Install from a list or specific location then click Next...
Страница 8: ...arch for the best driver in these locations then Include this location in the search and then click the Browse button to find the driver directory on the CD ROM supplied with S NANO If your CD ROM dri...
Страница 9: ...yright 2012 SPROG DCC The base drivers are fully compatible with WindowsXP To make them S Nano specific the inf files are edited which unfortunately causes this dialogue to appear Click Continue Anywa...
Страница 10: ...next step is to ascertain which COM port was assigned to S NANO during the driver installation Open the System Properties from the Windows Control Panel you may need to switch to classic view in Contr...
Страница 11: ...Nano User Guide 11 Version 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC Click Device Manager Click the to open the Ports COM LPT category and note the COM port assignment for the S NANO COM9 in this example...
Страница 12: ...S NANO Go on to the next major section of this Guide Setting Preferences Driver Installation for Windows 7 When the S Nano is first plugged into a USB port you should see a bubble appear in the lower...
Страница 13: ...he Device Manager Start Control Panel Device Manager and expand the display of Other device where you should see the S Nano Point to the SPROG Nano entry and press the Right mouse button Select Update...
Страница 14: ...owse my computer for driver software and then click the Browse button to find the drivers on the CD ROM supplied with your S NANO If your CD ROM drive is D for example browse to the directory D USB sp...
Страница 15: ...rivers in this location You will then see a warning window similar to this The base drivers are fully compatible with Windows7 and those supplied on the CD are the latest drivers To make them S NANO s...
Страница 16: ...e Device Manager and the entry will have changed The S Nano will be listed under Ports COM LPT Make a note of the COM port assignment COM9 in the example above and close the device manager and control...
Страница 17: ...e encountered For recommendations and many helpful supporters see the Linux Support pages on the JMRI website Setting Preferences Now start DecoderPro by double clicking the icon that was placed on th...
Страница 18: ...to select SPROG DCC Then in the System connection field select SPROG Command Station not SPROG Click the arrow in the Serial Port field and select the COM port noted during driver installation Do not...
Страница 19: ...he Booster The booster MUST be isolated from all other DCC command stations and connected only to the S Nano Damage may result to the S Nano or other equipment if this rule is not followed Connect the...
Страница 20: ...JMRI Yahoo group http groups yahoo com group jmriusers for help from other DecoderPro users and the team who develop it Ensure that all software and drivers are installed and that DecoderPro preferenc...
Страница 21: ...can be controlled Use the power control in any of the throttles to turn the track power on or off An additional feature in Command Station mode is the slot monitor which is accessed from the SPROG men...
Страница 22: ...d 0 This indicates that the function command is being sent to the loco To allow for errors in reception function commands are repeated three times After the third copy is sent the slot will be cleared...
Страница 23: ...ixteen slots are available for simultaneous control of multiple locos Other locos may be parked on the layout Some slots should always be left free for sending function control commands These free wil...
Страница 24: ...on 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC Determining the S Nano Firmware Version Select Get SPROG Firmware Version from the SPROG menu The S Nano firmware version will be displayed in a new window Cli...
Страница 25: ...ano User Guide 25 Version 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC The SPROG Console The SPROG console allows optional SPROG features to be enabled and disabled Select the SPROG Console from the SPROG me...
Страница 26: ...mware version of the connected S Nano e g SPROG Nano v1 0 Command History The command history pane provides the same functionality as the basic Command Monitor available on the SPROG menu and captures...
Страница 27: ...the following modes you should use the Save button to store the changes in the S Nano Speed Step Modes Not applicable for S Nano Current Limit Not applicable for S Nano Set ZTC Mode Not applicable for...
Страница 28: ...t us to discuss returning your S Nano for update This is usually free of charge but return postage is always appreciated Firmware Update Using the Bootloader The bootloader is a feature of the S Nano...
Страница 29: ...S Nano User Guide 29 Version 1 0 Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC Click Update if you have the new firmware file available and are ready to proceed Click Connect...
Страница 30: ...file Open the firmware file Click Program First the old firmware will be erased and then the new firmware will be written Progress is reported in the status line of the window If the Console is still...
Страница 31: ...2012 Copyright 2012 SPROG DCC normal do nothing at this point the software is calculating where to begin writing the new firmware When Write Complete is displayed click Set SPROG Mode Close the window...
Страница 32: ...to SBOOST Boosters Example 1 S Nano driving multiple SBOOST with common power supply The power supply must be able to supply the full rated current e g at least 5 Amp for 2 x SBOOST Power districts mu...
Страница 33: ...h power supply should be the same voltage Each power supply must be able to supply the full SBOOST rated current i e at least 2 5 Amp A common ground connection is required between the power supplies...
Страница 34: ...CC Connecting S Nano to Other boosters It is recommended that you use boosters with an opto isolated input The following boosters have opto isolated inputs but have not been tested with S Nano Bachman...
Страница 35: ...ssful it is often effective to delete the file containing the Preferences settings This file is in the user s data area on the computer and is named DecoderProConfig2 xml On any computer this is store...
Страница 36: ...ads etc for S Nano North American distributor for S Nano http www bbmgroup com sprog SPROG DCC Yahoo group http groups yahoo com group sprog dcc for latest news and discussion of DecoderPro Java Model...
