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1. Always use the latest software version on your PC for the LokProgrammer This can be downloaded free of charge from our website 10 Support and assistance Your model train dealer or hobby shop is your competent partner for all questions regarding your SwitchPilot decoder In fact he is your competent partner for all questions around model trains Of course you may also contact us directly For enquiries please use either email or fax don t forget to provide your own fax no or email address and we will reply within a few days Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can t be dealt with by email or fax The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter delays Rather send an email or fax and also check our website for more information You will find many hints under Support FAQ and even feedback from other users that may help you with your particular question Of course we will always assist you please contact us at 49 0 700 LOKSOUND 49 0 700 56576863 Dienstag amp Mittwoch von 10 00 Uhr bis 12 00 Uhr by fax 49 0 700 37872538 E Mail snail mail by phone support loksound de ESU GmbH amp Co KG technischer Support Industriestra e 5 D 89081 Ulm www loksound de 11 Technical data of SwitchPilot Operating modes eNMRA DCC Accessory Decoder compatible Address range from 1 2044 e M rklin Motorola compatible
2. 3 Press the programming button and hold it down until after about four seconds the LED blinks as follows short short pause short short pause and so on 4 Then you may release the button the decoder is now in learning mode 5 Switch the turnout you have selected in step 1 with your hand held or the command station It is immaterial if you switch from straight to diverging route or vice versa 6 If the decoder has understood the address it confirms this by the LED lighting up for about one second 7 The SwitchPilot then goes back to the normal operating mode and the LED extinguishes 9 4 Programming on the programming track For programming specific parameters of the decoder outputs the SwitchPilot has to be programmed on the programming track This is most practical prior to installation on the layout Due to the integral RailCom technology ECoS users with firmware 1 1 0 or higher can read out data and program the SwitchPilot also when it is installed Get more information from the ECoS manual respectively the relevant extension 9 4 1 Connecting to the programming track For programming please connect the SwitchPilot as shown in figure 9 to your digital system In this instance the power must be supplied from the command station The SwitchPilot understands all relevant DCC programming modes It is best to programm it in DCC Direct Mode In order to be able to read out any data you
3. 2msec 39 Position B output 5 Servo 1 Position B of output 5 Value indicates the pulse duration transmitted to the 0 63 40 servo Value 0 1msec 63 2msec 40 Running time output 6 Running time speed of servo 2 from one end position to the following 0 63 15 servo 2 The running time is always a multiple of 0 25 seconds 1 0 25s 63 15 75 41 Position A output 6 servo 2 Position A of output 6 Value indicates the pulse duration transmitted to the 0 63 24 servo Value 0 1ms 63 2ms 42 Position B output 6 Servo 2 Position B of output 6 Value indicates the pulse duration transmitted to the 0 63 40 servo Value 0 1ms 63 2ms 14 Warranty ge 24 Months warranty form date of purchase Dear customer Congratulations on purchasing this ESU product This quality product was manufactured applying the most advanced production methods and processes and was subject to stringent quality checks and tests Therefore ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG grants you a warranty for the purchase of ESU products that far exceeds the national warranty as governed by legislation in your country and beyond the warranty from your authorised ESU dealer ESU grants an extended manufacturer s warranty of 24 months from date of purchase Warranty conditions This warranty is valid for all ESU products that have been purchased from an auth
4. 6 Wiring a servo 6 The outputs in detail Copyright 1998 2007 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Irrtum nderungen die dem technischen Fortschritt dienen Lieferm glichkeiten und alle sonstigen Rechte vorbehalten Elektrische und mechanische Ma angaben sowie Abbildungen ohne Gew hr Jede Haftung f r Sch den und Folgesch den durch nicht bestimmungsgem en Gebrauch Nichtbeachtung dieser Anleitung eigenm chtige Umbauten u ist ausgeschlossen Nicht geeignet f r Kinder unter 14 Jahren Bei unsachgem em Gebrauch besteht Verletzungsgefahr M rklin ist ein eingetragenes Warenzeichen der Firma Gebr M rklin und Cie GmbH G ppingen RailCom ist ein eingetragenes Warenzeichen der Firma Lenz Elektronik GmbH Giessen Alle anderen Warenzeichen sind Eigentum ihrer jeweiligen Rechteinhaber ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG entwickelt entsprechend seiner Politik die Produkte st ndig weiter ESU beh lt sich deshalb das Recht vor ohne vorherige Ank ndigung an jedem der in der Dokumentation beschriebenen Produkte nderungen und Verbesserungen vorzunehmen Vervielf ltigungen und Reproduktionen dieser Dokumentation in jeglicher Form bed rfen der vorherigen schriftlichen Genehmigung durch ESU We ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG IndustriestraBe 5 D 89081 Ulm declare in sole responsibility that the products to which this declaration refers namely SwitchPilot SwitchPilot Extensio
5. of SwitchPilot are electronically protected against overload and short circuit 5 1 Features of SwitchPilot Extension For operating motor drives for turnouts or for the polarisation of the frogs you require a relay with potential free contacts For this purpose each SwitchPilot can be connected to a SwitchPilot Ex tension which can be plugged into the side of the SwitchPilot and receives its power from it The SwitchPilot has a total of 8 transistor outputs that are grouped in four pairs 1 to 4 Each pair has two outputs OutA and OutB there are also two separate servo outputs The transistor outputs can be set to continuous to pulsed power or to alternating blinking Pulsed output If the output is set to pulse operation it will be activated as soon as a command is received At the same time a timer starts counting the on time duration of pulse is determined by a pre programmed value The output cannot be active for longer or shorter than this value Should you let go of the button before the end of the first pulse then the output remains active until the pre determined time has been reached If you press the button longer than the pre determined pulse duration then the output is switched off even though the button is still pressed The limitation of the pulse duration helps avoid damage to solenoids The pulse duration can be set in such a way that the outputs are active as long as the button on the control panel is pre
6. 2041 2044 in DCC mode l The desired address is stored in CVs 1 and 9 First you have to assign the turnout number or address of each Nast inital ever including th ECOS sh iet t output by giving th SwitchPilot the desired address The easiest eg 97 Agta Systems ANCUAMG Tie ELOS SNOW IME rumen way of assigning the address is by means of the programming number rather than the actual address on the control panel button Please refer to chapter 9 3 A separate address can be assigned to the servo outputs which is stored in CVs 35 36 The SwitchPilot supports two independent addresses for the servo outputs Then you can program certain CVs in order to set the operating mode of each output The CVs for extended settings are supported by all DCC 9 3 Programming addresses with the programming button compatible digital command station This programming cannot You may program the addresses with the aid of the programming N ae with ee man stations such as 6021 button without any complicated procedure on the programming arklin Central Station track We recommend to proceed as follows ae Sa fact that you i ae the en You must use this method if you work with a Marklin Motorola with the Motorola system you can still set them to a k83 central unit 6021 Central Station or if you want to change respectively k84 compatible operating mode by means of the the addresses of the turnouts after installation of the decode
7. 5 Now switch the turnout you have selected in step 1 on your SwitchPilot supports 511 groups in DCC mode and thus 2044 handheld controller or your command station It is immaterial turnouts whether you switch from straight to diverging route or You can assign such a group and an address to each group of vice versa your SwitchPilot Therefore the outputs 1 4 of the SwitchPilot may activate the numbers 1 4 5 8 9 12 and so forth right SE SS SS re 7 11 Programming the SwitchPilot 6 Once the decoder has understood the address it will confirm this by lighting up the LED for one second 7 Then the SwitchPilot goes back to the normal operating mode and the LED extinguishes Should you have programmed another turnout instead of the first one of the group of four the correct group will be automatically detected and programmed 9 3 2 Second address for outputs 5 6 The second address is used for the servo outputs 5 and 6 Always select turnout numbers at the beginning of a group of four e g 1 and 2 5 and 6 9 and 10 13 and 14 etc 1 Select the turnout number address with your digital system that you would like to assign to output 5 first servo of the SwitchPilot Proceed as per the instructions of your handheld controller or your command station as if you wanted to switch this particular turnout ECoS users please also refer to chapter 13ff in the manual 2 Turn on the power for your layout
8. 5 sec For example the servo takes about 15 0 25 3 75 seconds to reach the other end position at the factory default setting of 15 Higher values may lead to a slower movement and may cause the servo to jerk or stutter since it cannot keep up very low revolutions at a constant speed In this case reduce the value or use a servo with a different gear ratio and slower movement Of course the SwitchPilot cannot change the mechanical properties of the servo Servo end position The end position of the servo can be set in CV 38 and 39 respectively in CV 40 and CV 41 The precise value depends on the type of servo and the installation This can only be established by experimenting If your digital command station supports programming on the Main POM you may fine tune these CVs in normal operating mode Change the settings of the relevant CVs step by step until the servo reaches the desired end position ES SS rer 7 13 Support amp assistance 9 4 4 Resetting to factory default values You can reset to the factory default values at any time in case you get stuck Write value 08 into CV 08 9 5 Programming with the LokProgrammer or ECoS If you have an ESU ECoS or an ESU LokProgrammer you may choose the most comfortable method of programming your SwitchPilot ECoS with firmware 1 1 0 or higher features a sepa rate programming mode for the SwitchPilot Please refer to the manual and its extensions for this version
9. Maximum load per relay output 30V AC 2 A continuous Dimensions in mm eapp 86mm x 86mm x 25mm SE SS SS SS Se e 13 List of all supported CV s CV Name Description Range Value 1 Decoder address 1 LSB Lower 6 bits bit O 5 of the first decoder address for the outputs 1 to 4 1 63 1 Is used in conjunction with CV 9 in order to store the address 3 Configuration output 1 Describes the properties of decoder output 1 0 64 8 Function Description Value Continuous output k83 compatible output is active as long 0 as the button at the control panel is pressed Pulse mode PECO pulse mode for PECO turnout drives Reduces the sensitivity of the overload protection Pulse mode Duration of On status multiple of 65 msec 1 31 Alternating Out A and Out B are alternately active 32 63 blinker Duration of On status multiple of 130 msec Bi stable k84 compatable either Out A or Out B 64 Is active continuous output 4 Configuration output 2 Describes the properties of decoder output 2 0 64 8 Function Description Value as CV 3 5 Configuration output 3 Describes the properties of decoder output 3 0 64 8 Function Description Value as OV 3 6 Configuration output 4 Describes the properties of decoder output 4 0 64 8 Function Description Value as CV 3 7 Version number Internal software version of the decoder Manufacturer s ID Man
10. SwitchPilot amp SwitchPilot Extension User manual Second edition october 2007 P N 00308 06052 Contents 2 Declaration of conformity 9 Programming the SwitchPilot 3 WEEE Declaration 9 1 Factory settings i 9 2 Assigning turnout addresses 4 Important Notes Please read this chapter first 9 3 Programming addresses with the programming button11 5 Features of SwitchPilot 9 3 1 First address for outputs 1 4 5 1 Features of SwitchPilot Extension 9 3 2 Second address for outputs 5 6 9 4 Programming on the programming track 9 4 1 Connecting to the programming track 7 Operating modes of the SwitchPilot 9 4 2 Programming parameters of the transistor outputs 13 7 1 k83 mode 9 4 3 Programming the parameters of the servo outputs 13 7 2 k84 mode 9 4 4 Resetting to factory default values 7 3 User mode 9 5 Programming with the LokProgrammer or ECoS 8 Connecting to the digital system 10 Support and assistance 8 1 Terminals of the SwitchPilot SwitchPilot Extension 11 Technical data of SwitchPilot 8 2 Power supply from the digital system l i i 8 3 Separate power supply 12 Technical data of SwitchPilot Extension 8 4 Wiring the SwitchPilot Extension 13 List of all supported CV s 8 5 Wiring the outputs 8 5 1 Connecting double coil solenoids 1I Warranty 8 5 2 Wiring daylight signals and light bulbs or LEDs 8 5 3 Wiring a motor drive 8 5 4 Wiring feed back contacts 8 5 5 Polarising electric frogs 8 5
11. cted to the screw terminals as shown Alternatively they can be also connected to a separate DC source and thus do not draw any current from the digital system Please take note of the permitted maximum supply voltage of your motor drive as stated in its manual Extension ESU 2 A B l l l l5l 1 A B l l 18 5 2 W jejo jejel ejeje elele Power Supply of Motor could be separately Figure 5 Motor drive used with SwitchPilot Extension Servo 1 2 _ 3 lt co xt co xt m lt S sz qis gt Ss S LlOlOlOlz Ellos a R O olo 4 alz a ca J wf OlO O ie elelelele Figure 6 Wiring the feedback contacts Wiring the outputs 8 5 4 Wiring feed back contacts The SwitchPilot can report the actual aspect or position of the turnout to the command station via RailCom The turnout must have some extra contacts for this Figure 6 on page 9 illustrates this situation a Connecting a motor of a turnout with limit stop contacts Connect the terminals Out A with FB A and Out B with FB B b Connecting a motor with separate feedback contacts connect the feedback contacts with terminal FB A respectively FB B and the common wire of the feedback contacts to terminal C How the status feedback is displayed depends on your command station The ESU ECoS command station can display the status on the tur
12. g outputs of the SwitchPilot This corresponds to the established k84 solution It has four outputs for switching of up to 4 solenoids e g turn 6 The outputs in detail out motors or 8 loads such as un couplers or light bulbs Each output can be programmed individually for continuous or pulsed output with variable pulse duration or blinking Thus it is possible to connect light bulbs or LEDS without any additional relays Automatic fading assures prototypical run up and shut down of signal lamps In addition two commercially available RC servos for hobby applications may be wired directly to the SwitchPilot Their speed and end position can be adapted as required The SwitchPilot can be supplied with power either from the digi tal system or from an external AC or DC power source The SwitchPilot is multi protocol capable and therefore can either be operated with command stations as per the Marklin Motorola system e g 6021 Central Station or with DCC compliant command stations As laid down in the standards the SwitchPilot has to be activated with accessory addresses Due to the integral DCC RailCom transmitter it is possible to provide status feed back of the accessory to the command station For instance an ESU ECoS command station can then display the manually activated change of status The SwitchPilot contains a full bridge rectifier There is o need for separate power modules Of course the transistor outputs
13. he SwitchPilot User STE Mode ESU m ee A lt ja lt j ja hal hus lt ja le fell lcfel I I lt e Jaleo lt z Ojojojg Aja EIOIOIOLE Servo a aa b a a Figure 1 SwitchPilot and SwitchPilot Extension c The power supply for the SwitchPilot and all the devices connected to it are wired to the terminals Pw A und Pw B Both AC and DC power supplies as well as the digital track voltage can be used d The screw terminals Trk A and Trk B connect the SwitchPilot with the power output of a booster command station transmitting the digital commands e The switch controlling the operating modes allows you to select any of the supported modes such as k83 user mode and k84 mode also compare with chapter 7 f The LED in conjunction with the g programming button helps you to set the digital address of the SwitchPilot and SwitchPilot Extension This process is described in chapter 9 3 6 ER a S rer _ h The extension socket plug connect the SwitchPilot and the 8 3 Separate power supply SwitchPilot Extension mechanically and electrically For larger layouts with many devices controlled by SwitchPilots i The outputs marked 1 to 4 offer one relay output A and B that and simultaneously active we recommend to utilise a separate can be switched together Each relay output corresponds with power supply in this manner the po
14. he corresponding output to continuous mode If the signal has incandescent lamps as shown for output 2 in figure 4 you may wire the lamps directly to the terminals of the SwitchPilot In order to limit the current for signals with LEDs a resistor must be wired in series with the LEDs This is shown for output 4 in figure 4 Please check if your signal already has a built in resistor Applying power without this resistor will destroy the LEDs immediately If there is no resistor in place you must wire this resistor marked R in series to the LEDs Subject to the supply voltage and the desired brightness of the signal the resistor should have a rating of about 1 kohm to 2 2 kohm The screw terminal C of each output has positive potential Therefore the cathode of the LEDs must be connected to the terminals Out A respectively Out B 8 5 3 Wiring a motor drive The SwitchPilot can operate motor drives for turnouts with the aid of the SwitchPilot Extension The direction of the motor is reversed by changing the polarity of the voltage on the motor terminals thus changing the position of the turnout or the aspect of a semaphore signal Only use motor drives with limit stop contacts to avoid overheating or a burnout of the motor The relay outputs of the SwitchPilot Extension always connect the supply voltage to the load A motor drive is wired as shown in figure 5 The two wires for the power supply of the motor drive should be conne
15. he warranty period due to any repairs carried out by ESU or replacements You may submit your warranty claims either at your dealer or by shipping the product in question with the warranty certificate the receipt of purchase and the fault description directly to ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG at ESU GmbH amp Co KG Garantieabteilung Industriestra e 5 D 89081 Ulm Goods Retum Note 1 customer data please enter in block letters Name Ae see Steck ne enter Postal code Town Couniner er Signature sun 2 Type of Fault L Transistor outputs1 4 C Short circuit L Servo outputs 5 6 L Dead On Arrival No function right out of the box L No function L Programming on programming track 3 Description of fault use extra page if neccessary 4 Receipt of purchase Please return the receipt with the shipment Otherwise no warranty 6 Details of dealer hobby shop Stamp or address of hobby shop Y
16. must connect a load to output 1 Out A that draws more than 60 mA for instance a light bulb or a 180 Ohm 1 Watt resistor connect to programming track output of digital system molar Teal ca on Feat 180 Ohm Figure 9 connection of SwitchPilot for programming 9 4 2 Programming parameters of the transistor outputs In order to set the parameters of the transistor outputs 1 to 4 each is assigned to a configuration CV CV 3 is responsible for output 1 CV 4 for output 2 CV 5 for output 3 and CV 6 for output 4 Configuration of an output for continuous power k83 Write the value O in the appropriate CV The output will then behave as follows the output is active as long as the corresponding button on the control panel is pressed Once you release the button the output will switch off immediately This is useful for un couplers amongst others Output configuration to pulsed output with fixed pulse duration Write a value between 2 and 31 into the configuration CV if you wish the output to generate a pulse of a pre determined duration regardless of how long you actually press the button This value describes the duration of the on period as a multiple of 65 msec The higher this value the longer is the on period Example You want to have an output lasting about one second Write the value 15 into the CV 16 65 msec 975 msec Configuration of a
17. n are in compliance with the following standards EN 71 1 3 1988 6 1994 EN 50088 1996 EN 55014 part 1 part 2 1993 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 60742 1995 EN 61558 2 7 1998 according to the directive 88 378 EWG 89 336 EWG 73 23 EWG 3 WEEE Declaration Disposal of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment as practised in the European Union and other European countries with dedicated collection systems This mark on the product the packaging or the relevant documentation indicates that this product must not be treated like household waste Instead this product should be disposed of at a suitable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances Thus you contribute to avoid negative impact on the environment and people s health that could be caused by inappropriate disposal Recycling of materials contributes to preserve our natural resources For more information regarding recycling of this product please contact your local administration your waste collection service or the dealer shop where you purchased this product Declaration of conformity 2 Declaration of conformity 4 Important Notes Please read this chapter first We congratulate you to your purchase of an ESU Switch Pilot decoder This manual will guide you step by step through the features of SwitchPilot respectively SwichPilot Extension Important warning Please read this manual carefully Although the S
18. n output for PECO solenoid drives If you wire a PECO solenoid drive to an output write the value 1 into the corresponding configuation CV This adjusts the overload over current protection to the higher values for PECO solenoid drives Configuration of an output as alternating blinker If you wish to set the two transistor outputs into the alternating blinking mode for instance for levels crossings then write a value between 32 and 64 into the CV This value describes the duration of the on period blinking as a multiple of 130 msec Configuration of an output for continuous operation k84 If you wish to alternately activate one of the transistor outputs until the other one is switched on then write the value 64 into the configuration CV Configuring the zoom effect fade in fade out of the outputs The lights of prototype daylighting signals do not come on within a split second but rather take a few moments until they reach full output respectively until they extinguish fully This effect can be simulated by programming the zoom function to each output in CV 34 Please refer to the table in chapter 12 9 4 3 Programming the parameters of the servo outputs Servo speed You may adjust the running time from one end position to the other one of each servo Thus prototypically slow movements are possible CV 37 and CV 40 are responsible for this Possible values range from 0 to 63 as a multiple of 0 2
19. nout control panel with software 1 1 0 and higher 8 5 5 Polarising electric frogs You may polarise supply power of the correct polarity to the electro frog of your turnout Extension ESG 1 A ee Fa 13l 1 1315 A B j amp l LISI 8 5 6 Wiring a servo The two servo outputs are something special They operate independently from the outputs 1 to 4 but can also be assigned in parallel to output 1 and 2 if so desired For instance you could use a servo for activating a turnout while simultaneously chan ging the signal aspect with the corresponding transistor output All commercially available RC servos for hobby applications may be used They must have a three pole terminal and operate on a positive pulse The SwitchPilot provides 5V to the servo Servo ln els el ca 2 gt co wlOlOlO i SE la ala A co a O O O AAPA S figure 8 Servo connection Simply insert the wire from the servo into the appropriate socket of the SwitchPilot Generally the white or orange wire is used for the pulsed outputs of the servo Please refer to the wiring diagrams on the housing of the SwitchPilot Incorrect connections may destroy either the servo or the SwitchPilot The servo outputs can be configured individually as per chapter 9 4 3 Programming the SwitchPilot 9 Programming the SwitchPilot up to
20. nput FB B 32 6 Status output 4 input FB A 64 7 Status output 4 input FB B 128 nO S Se 17 List of all supported CV s CV Name Description Range Value 34 Zoom configuration Defining the outputs 1 4 that should show the fade in fade out effect when turned on or off Zoom means slow fade in or fade out of the function This enables you to simulate the prototypical changeover of daylight signals hence this function only makes sense for daylight signals 0 31 0 Bit Description Value 0 Zoom function active for output 1 1 1 Zoom function active for output 2 2 2 Zoom function active for output 3 4 3 Zoom function active for output 4 8 35 Decoder address 2 LSB Lower 6 bits bit O 5 of the second decoder address for the outputs 5 and 6 1 63 1 Is used in conjunction with CV 36 in order to store the address 36 Decoder address 2 MSB Higher 3 bits bit 6 8 of the second decoder address for the outputs 5 and 6 0 7 0 Is used in conjunction with CV 35 in order to store the address 37 Running time output 5 Running time speed of servo 1 from one end position to the following 0 63 15 servo 1 The running time is always a multiple of 0 25 seconds 1 0 25s 63 15 75 38 Position A output 5 servo 1 Position A of output 5 Value indicates the pulse duration transmitted to the 0 63 24 servo Value 0 1msec 63
21. nto the multi pin connectors on the side of the SwitchPilot push until the retaining clips make positive contact Please also refer to figure 1 The screw terminals Pw A and Pw B are wired in parallel to the The internal logic and relays of the SwitchPilot Extension module terminal Trk A and Trk B receive power from the SwitchPilot nes sie Se ae Wiring the outputs 2 Servo aa z3 An lt S aj a Dd 5 aa Elolo LlOlOlO z Figure 4 Wiring the transistor outputs 1 4 O Should the aspect shown on your control panel not be as desired 8 5 Wiring the outputs in other words if straight and diverging route are exchanged 8 5 1 Connecting double coil solenoids simply swapp the wires between terminals Out A and Out B You may use all commercially available double coil solenoid drives i SWitchPilot can sent Peco a nn nn by all major manufacturers with SwitchPilot Figure 4 shows how consumption Is so high that you must adjust the overload setting to wire output 1 of the SwitchPilot Please refer to chapter 9 4 2 for details a The common wire of the solenoid is wired to screw terminal C b The wire leading to the first coil is connected to terminal Out A c The wire leading to the second coil is connected to terminal Out B AN 8 5 2 Wiring daylight signals and light bulbs or LEDs If you use daylight signals with incandescent lamps light bulbs or LEDs you must set t
22. on regardless of the programmed settings The SwitchPilot behaves exactly like a M rklin k83 Use this mode whenever you want to operate conventional solenoid drives 7 2 k84 mode In the k84 mode the outputs 1 to 4 will be set to continuous output regardless of any pre programmed settings The SwitchPilot behaves exactly like a Marklin k84 Use this mode to operate LEDS or light bulbs and whenever you do not require any specific programming 7 3 User mode The user mode is switched on by setting the switch for selecting the operating mode into the centre position Only in this mode the outputs 1 to 4 will behave according to the software controlled settings Connecting to the digital system ee a 55 B ee Extension 8 Connecting to the digital system We recommend setting all parameters of the SwitchPilot prior to installing the unit on your layout 8 1 Terminals of the SwitchPilot SwitchPilot Extension Figure 1 shows the SwitchPilot together with the optional SwitchPilot Extension module a Wire turnouts signals un couplers or similar devices to the terminals of the transistor outputs 1 to 4 The terminals FB A and FB B are used for status feedback of the device b This multi pin connector serves to wire two commercially available RC Servos e g Graupner Futaba or ESU and represents the outputs 5 and 6 of t
23. orised ESU dealer e No claims will be accepted without proof of purchase The filled in warranty certificate together with the receipt from your ESU dealer serves as proof of purchase We recommend keeping the warranty certificate together with the receipt ein case of a claim please fill in the enclosed fault description as detailed and precise as possible and return it with your faulty product Extend of warranty exclusions This warranty covers free of charge repair or replacement of the faulty part provided the failure is demonstrably due to faulty design manufacturing material or transport Please use the appropriate postage stamps when shipping the decoder to ESU Any further claims are excluded The warranty expires 1 In case of wear and tear due to normal use 2 In case of conversions of ESU products with parts not approved by the manufacturer 3 In case of modification of parts particularly missing shrink sleeves or wires directly extended on the decoder 4 In case of inappropriate use different to the intended use as specified by the manufacturer 5 If the instructions as laid down in the user manual by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG were not adhered to Due to liability reasons any inspections or repairs can only be carried out on products that are not installed in a locomotive or carriage Any locomotive sent to ESU for inspection will be retuned without even touching it There is no extension of t
24. r on switch selecting the operating mode your layout 9 1 Factory settings 9 3 1 First address for outputs 1 4 Outputs 1 to 4 are pre set to address 1 to 4 with all outputs set 1 Select the turnout number address on your digital system to single pulse mode with 520 msec pulse duration The servo outputs respond to addresses 5 and 6 and require 3 75 sec for a full movement with both end positions being about 50 of the your command station as if you wanted to switch the respective possible distance of the starting point turnout for ECoS users refer to chapter 13ff in the ECoS With the exception of the address turnout number the manual SwitchPilot responds to CV settings in user mode only 2 Turn on the power supply of your layout 9 2 Assigning turnout addresses 3 Press the programming button and hold it long enough until after about two seconds the LED blinks as follows short pause short pause and so on that you want to assign to the first output of your SwitchPilot Proceed as per the instructions of your handheld throttle or In digital systems turnouts are organised in groups of four Turn out 1 4 represent the first group turnouts 5 8 the second group and so on Depending on the digital system the number 4 You may now release the button the decoder is in learning of available groups may vary M rklin Digital supports a total mode of 64 groups and thus can activate 256 turnouts while the
25. ssed This operating mode is compatible with M rklin k83 decoders Continuous output Pressing the appropriate button on the control panel e g red for M rklin central units or for Lenz Digital Plus switches on the first output Out A It remains on until the corresponding button for output Out B is activated Out A and Out B work like a change over switch Logically this operating mode complies with the Marklin k84 decoder SSS SS eee Operating modes of the SwitchPilot Alternating blinker 7 Operating modes of the SwitchPilot In this mode the terminals Out A und Out B of an output will be ef activated alternately This is quite useful for the blinking red lights The SwitchPilot has a switch to select different operating modes Thus you can easily set the desired mode refer to picture 1 at level crossings amongst others gt no u NR Therefore programming is not necessary for most standard The on time can be set in the same fashion as the pulse applications duration l Subject to the pulse duration and also in continuous mode it en SEAPUEDAIS TION may happen that several outputs are on at the same time Please note that the total current of all connected loads must not exceed 7 1 k83 mode the total permitted load of the decoder namely 3 0 A When you push the slide switch into the k83 position then the outputs 1 to 4 will be switched to pulse operati
26. ufacturer ID by ESU 151 Writing value 8 results in a full factory reset of all CVs 9 Decoder address 1 MSB higher 3 bits bit 6 8 of the first decoder address for the outputs 1 to 4 0 7 0 used together with CV 1 to store the address BED ee Te ee oD CV Name Description Range Value 28 RailCom configuration Activation and configuration of RailCom functions 0 3 0 Bit Description Value 1 Data transfer on channel 2 No data transfer on channel 2 0 Data transfer on channel 2 permitted 2 2 Confirmation of command on channel 1 No confirmation of command on channel 1 0 Confirmation of command on channel permitted 4 29 Configuration register DCC configuration settings for SwitchPilot 128 Bit Description Value 3 RailCom communication RailCom communication is switched off 0 RailCom communication is permitted 8 7 Decoder is DCC Accessory Decoder read only cannot be reprogrammed 128 33 Function output status Current status of function outputs 1 to 4 0 255 The status of the 8 feedback contacts is only valid if they are wired correctly to the turnout feedback contacts The value of CV 33 can be read and displayed via RailCom Bit Description Value O Status output 1 input FB A 1 1 Status output 1 input FB B 2 2 Status output 2 input FB A 4 3 Status output 2 input FB B 8 4 Status output 3 input FB A 16 5 Status output 3 i
27. up to turnout number 384 k83 compatible k84 logic ePower supply by digital command station or separate DC or AC power supply e Maximum supply voltage 18V AC or 24V smooth DC Transistor outputs 1 to 4 e4 outputs with two transistors each each with 1 5A continuous 2 0A peak 20 seconds Total maximum load of device 2 0A continuous 3 0A peak 20 seconds e Overload and short circuit protection for outputs eSwitching time of each output between 0 06 sec to 2 00 sec or adjustable for continuous output Optional blinking mode and zoom effect for lighting effects Servo outputs e2 Servo outputs for RC servos e g Graupner JR Futaba or ESU adjustable pulse duration between 1 0 msec and 2 0 msec positive pulse Adjustable speed and end positions ePower supply for the servos with 5V stabilised supply Maximum current draw oft he servo 250 mA continuous 500 mA peak 20 seconds Feed back eIntegral RailCom status feedback reports turnout status via the tracks and can be displayed on ECoS amongst others Dimensions in mm eapp 86mm x 86mm x 25mm Technical data 12 Technical data of SwitchPilot Extension Operating modes e Extension module for SwitchPilot power is supplied by the latter Relay outputs are controlled by SwitchPilot Outputs e4 Relays with two outputs each 2 x changers switched as one with screw terminals for potential free switching or power supply for electro frogs e
28. wer for switching the devices the respective output of the SwitchPilot If the output Out A is not drawn from the track and thus reduces the load on the of the SwitchPilot is active the terminal 1 and COM of the digital system relay output are also active If the output Out B of the SwitchPilot is active then the terminals 2 and COM are N electrically connected Unlike the transistor outputs the relay outputs always work as continuous outputs k Two screw terminals providing U rectified track voltage GND negative supply This voltage can be used to feed motor drives compare with chapter 8 5 3 connect to track output of digital system Only use commercially available equipment designed for model trains and also take note of the maximum voltage as stated in chapter 11 in order to avoid any potential damage connect to a transformer 8 2 Power supply from the digital system For smaller layouts with only a few devices to be switched simultaneously the power supply of the digital system may be used Connect to track output of digital system HPILGT kes3 Lxga User e Mode Con EEE Figure 3 separate power supply for SwitchPilot T H ks3 L Ks4 ella fe Pa Mode Con Ee Figure 2 SwitchPilot uses digital system for power supply 8 4 Wiring the SwitchPilot Extension The SwitchPilot Extension module is connected by inserting it i
29. witchPilot has been design as a robust device an incorrect connection may lead to faults or even to the destruction of the device Avoid any costly experiments eThe Switch Pilot is exclusively intended for use with model train layouts only It may only be operated with the components listed F here Any other use is not permitted e Any wiring has to be carried out while power is disconnected e Any power supply must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker to avoid any potential hazards such as burning cables in case of a short circuit Only use transformers specifically designed for model trains that bear the VDE EN marks eNever operate the SwitchPilot unattended The SwitchPilot is not a children s toy e Adhere to the wiring principles as outlined in this manual for wiring any external components Other circuitry may cause damage to the SwitchPilot eSwitchPilot is not water proof It is not intended for outside use If you use this product for exterior applications you do so at your own risk eDo not attempt to open your SwitchPilot module Improper treatment may cause damage or destruction Features of SwitchPilot 5 Features of SwitchPilot The SwitchPilot is designed for activating turnouts signals magnetic un couplers light bulbs and other stationary loads on your model train layout Each SwitchPilot Extension module has 4 by 2 relay outputs that are operated in parallel to the correspondin

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