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RC-Link

Table of contents

1. Getting started ...........................................................................3
2. Safety instructions.......................................................................5
3. Background information: RailCom................................................6
4. Operating mode of the RC-Link....................................................8
5. Technical specifications..............................................................10
6. Connections and funcitonal tests................................................11
7. Programming the detectors´ addresses......................................15
8. Check list for troubleshooting.....................................................16
9. Guarantee bond........................................................................18
10. EU declaration of conformity......................................................19
11. Declarations conforming to the WEEE directive...........................19

© 07/2013 Tams Elektronik GmbH

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Remark: 

RailCom

®

 is the registered trademark of the Lenz Elektronik

GmbH, Hüttenbergstraße 29, D-35398 Gießen. To increase the text´s
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Страница 1: ...Manual RC Link Item no 45 02257 45 02267 RailCom PC Interface tams elektronik n n n t a m s e l e k t r o n i k...

Страница 2: ...ns conforming to the WEEE directive 19 07 2013 Tams Elektronik GmbH All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanica...

Страница 3: ...manual with it Intended use The PC interface RC Link is designed to be operated according to the instructions in this manual with digital model railways Any other use is inappropriate and invalidates...

Страница 4: ...r to connect the device you need wire Recommend diameters data bus 0 1 mm It is recommended to use twin wire e g LiYz 2x0 19 mm red brown item no 73 30037 connections to the interface s power supply 0...

Страница 5: ...bly high humidity and condensation build up can cause serious injury due to electrical shock Take the following precautions to prevent this danger Never perform wiring on a powered module Mounting the...

Страница 6: ...nd RailCom detectors which allows you to use detectors and decoders of different manufacturers together On the other hand a manufacturer specific data bus is used to communicate between detectors disp...

Страница 7: ...RC Link Bus line For technical reasons there are two wires with a diameter of minimum 0 10 mm mandatory as a bus line for the communication between detectors display devices and PC interfaces lines A...

Страница 8: ...a RailCom signal as well The RC Link also transfers these pure busy signals to the PC Performance at a breakdown of the track voltage When a breakdown of the track voltage occurs e g after an automat...

Страница 9: ...nnecting the RC Link to the rails may involve a high effort For that reasons it is possible to do without connecting the RC Link to the rails as well With an open track port and thus supposed broken d...

Страница 10: ...ayout Supply voltage 12 18 Volt Gleich oder Wechselspannung Digital format DCC Feedback log RailCom Current consumption approx 20 mA Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 60 C Ambient temper...

Страница 11: ...RC Link English 6 Connections and funcitonal tests Fig 2 Connection RC Link with USB interface Fig 3 Connection RC Link with V 24 interface Page 11 t a m s e l e k t r o n i k...

Страница 12: ...ep 1 Connection to the PC Connect the RC Link to the PC with the USB or V 24 cable enclosed in the package Step 2 Connecting the power supply Attention As a power supply for the RC Link you should not...

Страница 13: ...ices Step 3 Functional test part 1 Start the program RC PC either directly from the included CD or after having copied it on to the hard disk of your PC from the PC and click to the field Sys Info The...

Страница 14: ...th USB port or JP2 when using a version with V 24 port Then drive a locomotive with RailCom capable decoder into the track section connected via a detector to the RC Link The locomotive s address shou...

Страница 15: ...PC to program the addresses of the connected detectors no 1 to 24 via the RC Link You need a special software for that e g PC RC on the included CD Proceed as follows Put the detector you intend to p...

Страница 16: ...ause When installing the software another interface has been choosen other than the one connected with the RC Link If necessary alter the interface at the PC Possible cause The connection A of the RC...

Страница 17: ...ir is 50 of the sales price according to our valid price list We reserve the right to reject the repairing of a module when the repair is impossible for technical or economic reasons Please do not sen...

Страница 18: ...ll as the function of the parts according to the parameters in not mounted state We guarantee the adherence to the technical specifications when the kit has been assembled and the ready built circuit...

Страница 19: ...PCB layout included with this manual Use only original spare parts for repairs 2011 65 EG on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ROHS Und...

Страница 20: ...ww tams online de n n n n Warranty and service n Tams Elektronik GmbH n Fuhrberger Stra e 4 DE 30625 Hannover n fon 49 0 511 55 60 60 fax 49 0 511 55 61 61 n e mail modellbahn tams online de n n DE 37...

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