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RCA-1
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2. Operation overview
Feedback with RailCom
RailCom is a log for bi-directional communication in digital model
railway layouts controlled in DCC-format. It allows e.g. the feedback of
the address and the CV values from RailCom decoders to the digital
control unit or to special receivers (so-called detectors). To transfer the
RailCom messages, special RailCom boosters supplying the so-called
RailCom cutout, have to be used.
Mode of operation
The RailCom display device RCA-1 has to be connected to a local
RailCom detector (e.g. RCD-1) supervising a seperated rail section. The
detector reads out the address and the CV values of a vehicle decoder
in the rail section. In order to read out the CV values a corresponding
reading out command has to be sent. The data is displayed in the
display of the RCA-1.
3. Technical specifications
Data format
DCC
Feedback log
RailCom
Supply voltage
a.c. transformer 12 – 18 V
Current consumption
approx. 50 mA
Protected to
IP 00
Ambient temperature in use
0 - + 60 °C
Ambient temperature in storage
-10 - + 80 °C
Comparative humidity allowed
max. 85 %
Dimensions
approx. 17,5 x 53,5 x 21,5 mm
Weight
approx. 10 g
