tOm Programmer user manual - train-O
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1. 15 The reading is performed after pressing the CV Read Range 17 button As a result all CVs between the Start CV and Stop CV are read in from the decoder and the CV Table will be updated with their values If a group write is performed using the CV Write Range 16 the values from the CV Table are programmed to the decoder These operations are useful if we want to program a complete CV table or a fraction ay Burst Write Range Page 19 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 of a table saved previously During a group read or write operation in the CV Number box 11 and Value box 12 the current CV over which the operation is performed is displayed When reading writing a CV group in the range specified by the Start CV and Stop CV only CVs with the checkbox marked will be handled This selection is useful in the case of relatively high number of CV for example all CVs of a decoder from which some are unused The simplest solution would be to select all the range and then deselect the unused The deselected CVs will not be processed during reading and writing operations In this way CVs that are interested will be read or written The checkbox can be selected or deselected with the left mouse button click Selecting a row with the left mouse button and continuing selection on another row holding down the SHIFT key selects all rows between the first and last selection Selected rows will be highlighted by c2. Programmer can use 14 28 128 speed steps Speed Steps SS The program starts with the default 128 speed steps The selection of the speed steps number can be made with the speed step selector 2 A Change of the speed steps can be performed only when the DCC Line is OFF Power Off Mobile decoders makes automatically difference between operating modes of 28 128 speed steps but operating the decoder with 14 speed steps must be configured in the in CV29 of the decoder Without proper configuration execution of functions will be erroneous The buttons on the virtual control panel allow the user to select the direction speed and activate functions The speed or direction of travel is validated after pressing the GO button 3 Speed can be set by dragging the cursor slider 4 in the desired position either by Page 8 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 clicking on the cursor and using the middle mouse roller wheel button for incrementing decrementing Alternatively the desired speed can be set by introducing its numerical value in the current speed box 5 followed by the ENTER key The speed limits of the slider and the current speed are shown scaled to the previously set speed steps Direction of travel is selected by clicking on the Forward Reverse button 6 which toggles its state Forward Reverse at each click eet N e oo oT By checking the Slide Speed box 7 every speed command
3. previously saved file A Warning Do not edit the saved CV files content Filling the second column description labels with manufacturer specific data you can define templates for various families of decoders for future use The checkbox in the CV Number column has significance only while a group range read writes operation is performed with the CV Read Range and CV Write Range buttons During the reading and writing of individual CVs this checkbox is not taken in consideration CVs can be read and write either individually or in groups range For individual CV operations the CV Read 9 and CV Write 10 buttons have to be used The selection of a CV for read write operation can be done either by clicking with the left mouse over the Page 17 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 corresponding CV in the CV Table 6 either by entering the numerical CV value in the CV Number box 11 followed by the ENTER key Eai C Write Range C Read Range Eal Burst Write Range A N i Oa ano In case of a read operation CV Read 9 the content of the Value box 12 will be updated with the readout numerical value of the CV Before completing a write operation fill the desired numerical value in the Value box 12 followed by the ENTER key then press the CV Write button 10 The Value column in the CV Table 7 will be updated after each read write Updating also occurs each time you enter numerical
4. values in the Value box 12 followed by the ENTER key even if read write operations were not performed A In the Value box numerical values in the range of 0 255 are accepted CVs are defined as 8 bit binary numbers Some configuration variables require calculating the numerical value depending on the options that are intended to be activated such as CV29 To facilitate the transition from binary to decimal values CV values can be established bit by bit with the graph bar 13 With a Page 18 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 clicking on one of the 8 white red boxes the CV values can be changed directly in binary The decimal values are displayed directly in the Value box 12 vane 7654321 D If you enter a decimal value in the Value box 12 its binary value will be displayed instantly on the bit bar 13 From the 8 bits the rightmost is the least significant bit DO or BitO while on the left is the most significant bit D7 or bit7 White colored box denotes 0 bit value red colored box signifies 1 bit value A In the CV tables of various manufacturers for the bit wise CVs the 8 bits are usually numbered from 0 to 7 but there are manufacturers that use numbering from to 8 me mg O ay CY Write Range aP For reading writing a group range of CVs specify the number of the first CV in the group in the Start CV box 14 and the number of the last CV in the group in the Stop CV box
5. 01 Page Write OK0002 Page Write OK0107 Page Write OKO108 Write DONE Wait CV s Reset Reseting CV values Reset Done If the decoder model does not match the model specified in the cod file an error message is displayed and the upgrade downgrade is not performed A After performing a firmware upgrade the decoder CVs are reset to factory default values If you want to preserve some configurations different from the default they must be read and saved in the CV Operations window prior the firmware upgrade Page 33 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 In the Firmware TAB some test functions are available 4 as follows Bootloader o Test Q Off The command sent with the Reset button 13 is equivalent with the writing in CV8 any numerical value in case of tOm decoders and resetting the decoder to factory default values the The test Button 14 is used to initiate the testing of the special firmware upgrade mode of the tOmProgrammer The Off button 15 will quit from the special firmware upgrade mode and perform a programmer Power Off A The Firmware TAB is dedicated to train O matic decoders The signal generated in this mode is not a standard DCC signal Make sure that while accessing this operation mode only a single decoder is connected to the programmer rail output Connecting several decoders in Firmware mode can result in erratic behavior of them A Avoid firmware upgr
6. 1 mm connector The bicolor status LED will light in RED color only after the programmer has been connected to the computer via the USB cable CO For the programmer connections please refer to the illustrations on the next page Page 4 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 Programmer connections Track Status Connection LED Programmer wiring connections c USB Power Supply USB connector Cable DCC signal Page 5 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 6 The main window of the program The program starts up with the Multi function Decoder main window which can be used as a virtual control panel In the TAB bar 1 the other operational windows can be accessed FO Frort Rew rr Pr fT Fs re TR TAR Pre Cm ff Fi2 1 TAB bar 2 3 Virtual control panel 4 Message window 5 Status Bar The message window 4 displays all messages sent by tOm Programmer to the DCC devices attached to the rail connections Page 6 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The status bar 5 is present in all of the TAB windows and displays the DCC signal status On Off the supply voltage of the programmer numerical value in V current draw of the DCC devices connected to the rail outputs value shown in A and the protection circuit status Normal Op High Load DCC Line OFF Voltage V Frac Current A 0 01 Protection Sta
7. Programmer Update button 6 Page 30 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 While initiating an upgrade for a programmer which has already up to dated firmware we will be notified that the programmer has the current version and the upgrade is not necessary Confirm The Com Setup button 7 accesses the serial port setup menu described in the installation manual The Clear button 8 as it is described in the case of other windows clears the contents of the message window For upgrading the firmware of the mobile and accessory decoders first the firmware file has to be loaded Firmware files have the extension cod denotes the file name Using the Load File button 9 we will load the firmware files to the tOmProgrammer Q AS Write O Hodel FW CA C Write Cancel tOmProgrammer also can perform so called downgrade in other words transferring to the decoders a firmware previous to the current one A Generation II decoders are delivered with a Model identifier the firmware upgrades downgrades are possible only for the corresponding models Page 31 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 In the Open menu the firmware file for upgrade downgrade has to be selected Look in d Lokommander Firmware amp cr fre Name Date modified Type Loko_Mini_02010201_100 cod 5 12 2013944PM COD File Leko_Mini_02010201_102 ced 6 3 2013 1005PM COD File Loko_Mini_V08 c
8. ade attempts made to decoders from other manufacturers Their behavior in tOm Programmer Firmware mode is not known We are not responsible for any malfunction of these decoders caused by the use of the firmware upgrade mode Page 34 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 12 Recommendations Setting the number of the speed steps 14 28 128 and the speed characteristic definition 3 points vs tabular form in accordance with the NMRA standard is achieved through proper configuration of the decoders CV29 C Number 29 Description ConfigurationData tS Value 6 Bt 76543210 TTT T E In the picture above bit 1 of CV29 is set to 1 which means the activation of 28 128 speed steps The decoder is configured also for DC analog operation since bit2 is set to 1 The speed characteristic is configured for 3 point operation Vmin Vmax in Vmid set in CV 2 6 and 5 since the bit4 is 0 To configure the tabular speed definition using CVs 67 to 94 the bit4 of CV29 must be set to 1 see image below CV Number 29 Description Configuration Data Value 22 Bt 76543210 E N Transformation from binary to decimal and vice versa is done automatically In the first case the decimal value of the CV29 is 6 and in the second case 22 Calculation of the decimal value of a CV with binary definitions and vice versa knowing the decimal value and calculating the bit values can be made without attaching the programmer t
9. anch line the Red Button Page 11 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 All commands sent to the accessory decoders are dispayed in the message window 4 The content of the messages window can be cleared using the Clear button 5 The switched individual port address is displayed in the individual port address box 6 Direct addressing of a port can be done by entering its individual address in the box 6 followed by clicking the straight or branch command buttons 7 The group address of the decoder corresponding to the individual port address will be displayed in the box 1 The last command and status sent to a decoder port will be displayed in the 4 RED boxes above the command buttons for the Branch line command 8 or in the 4 GREEN colored boxes under the straight command buttons 9 The colored boxes displays the port status only after a command has been performed straight branch to a port In the absence of transmission of commands both boxes will be displayed in white color r T BBB tOm Programmer v 04 01 i alee Multi function Decoder Accessory Decoder C Operation Speed Curve Firmware Q Power On Power Off Address 1 2048 di CY RED Jl Close Group Address 3 gt al Accessory Do Address 26 Activate Red Coil Accessory Do Address 5 Activate Red Coil Accessory Do Address 13 Activate Red Coil ARI R2 A R3 Accessory D Address ik Activate Green Coil Access
10. annie 1 Configuration Bar 2 CV Table 3 Operating Functions 4 Message Window The Power On Power Off buttons and also the Load CV and Save CV buttons are contained in the Configuration Bar 1 The operation mode selection buttons are also situated here tOm Programmer starts up configured as default for Programming Track operation PT for Multi Function mobile decoders Page 15 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 Selection of the operation mode and the decoder type af they are different from the default should be performed prior any CV read write operation PT mode allows both reading and writing CVs All DCC decoders connected to the track output of the programmer will be affected when writing CV s in PT mode OperationMode DecoderT ype f PT Multi Function C POM Accessory PoM mode programming Programming on the Main cannot read CVs just write and the programming is taking place only to the decoder with its address specified in the Multi Function Decoder TAB Operating the programmer in this mode allows you to change certain parameters CVs during the operation of the decoders Of course the decoder must be able to operate in PoM programming mode This mode is useful for tuning PID loops during the setup of the locomotive driving characteristic to adjust the acceleration deceleration behavior to setup the speed steps of the decoder to enter and exit a decoder in con
11. c lights function can be switched with the use of the CAPSLOCK key ON OFF F1 F12 functions can be switched by the function keys Fl F12 and F13 F24 functions can be switched by the function keys Fl F12 while the Shift key is pressed The E STOP can be activated with the Pause Break key Page 10 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 8 The Accessory Decoder TAB This window emulates a virtual control panel for controlling accessory decoders Multi function Decoder Accessory Decoder CY Operation Speed Curve Firmware Power On Power On Q Power Off Address 1 2048 l5 gt GREEN A RED fl Close Group Addre is 5 Activato Red Coil Peepar rend Do Address 25 activate Red Coil ccessory Do Address 26 Activate Red Coil Accessory Do Address amp Activate Red Coil QO At startup tOm Programmer uses the default accesory decoder group address 1 displayed in the box 1 Four output ports belongs to this group address each represented by two command buttons one for the straight and one for the branch line 2 Group addresses can be specified either by entering the numeric value in the box 1 or by incrementing decrementing them using the arrows 3 The commands to the accessory decoders are transmitted when the control buttons 2 are pressed The command button for the straight line command is frequently called the Green button and for the br
12. ensure that while performing the upgrade the equipments are powered When the Firmware TAB is accessed the DCC signal generation is stopped and the tOm Programmer enters in a special mode dedicated for firmware upgrades 1 Programmer firmware upgrade functions 2 Decoder firmware upgrade functions 3 Message window 4 Test functions To install the drivers and configure the USB port please refer to the installation manual Further we assume that the installation and configuration was made as described in the manual Page 29 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 If at startup the tOmProgrammer detects an earlier firmware of the programmer ex version 3 12 a notification window will propose a firmware upgrade to the current version Confirm In case of acceptance with the YES button the firmware upgrade of the programmer will be performed In the message window the current version number will be listed and after the upgrade has been performed successfully we will be notified that the programmer is ready for use Update file for Model 00000000 Firmware Ver 04 01 Total Bytes 11714 Start Address 0 Page Write OK0001 Page Write OK0002 Page Write OK005B Page Write OKOO05C Write DONE Programmer Ready to Use The programmer version can be interrogated manually by pressing the Programmer Version button 5 Firmware upgrade also can be initiated manually with the
13. es 4 5 and 6 the ENTER key has to be pressed Linear characteristic I Vmin 2 Vmax 120 Vmid 61 rere Characteristic with Vmid lt Vmax Vmin 2 Vmin 2 Vmax 120 Vmid 40 Page 26 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 Characteristic with Vmid gt Vmax Vmin 2 Vmin 2 z Vmax 120 Vmid 80 After changing the three parameters the 28 values in table 2 are updated To obtain the desired speed characteristic we can start from a three point characteristic defined by Vmin Vmax and Vmid and activating the tabular definition the speed characteristic can be adjusted in graphical mode Characteristic defined Ep in tabular mode na pa starting with 3 point i definition with values Sp gaint nts Hi Vmin 2 Vmax 120 Vmid 40 The values determined for Vmin Vmax in Vmid CVs 2 6 and 5 and for the 28 speed step values CVs 67 to 94 has to be transferred to the CV table prior to be programmed in decoder Page 27 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The transfer of these values is done by pressing Write to Table 7 First Pos at CV 67 Write to CV Table _ Re V 3 Point Curve Start 2 High 120 Middle 40 ReseQList cnn Read from C Cs Depending on the selection made 3 points or tabular characteristic the CV transfer is applied only for CV2 CV5 CV6 for 3 point curve or for CV65 to CV94 for tabular cha
14. eseeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 3 3 Content ANG accesories rsccincerrsevesessacsncrrnenvaverraccaosiraeresetsaniaertecsies 3 Ay Techmcal parameters cererii ciger enaere 4 5 Connecting the programmer to PC sseessssssssseeessssssssseerrsssssseee 4 6 The main window of the program ccccccccecceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 6 7 The Multi function Decoder TAB cc ccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 8 8 The Accesory Decoder TAB 0 ccccccssssssssseeeeccceeaeeessseeeeees 11 9 The CV OperationTAB ssssneeesesssssserrssssssssserrrssssssseeerrsssssssses 15 10 Tho opeed Curvo TAB meee nner entree Teeter tert ter ese rent Terr 24 tl The Pirmware TAB ecce ones Center eerenns Comrie tie Tire 29 12 PCCOUMMMECHG AMONG esossisoacacarepesonsivoateciewessondiioeenenemessuciuaciemeduce 35 Page 2 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 1 Features The tOm Programmer is a PC interface used for programming DCC mobile decoders The programmer generates the standard DCC signal The use of the programmer requires connecting to a personal computer on which runs the tOmprogrammer software With MS Windows GUI the programming of the DCC decoders is very simple even if you have no prior experience in programming system variables CV tOm Programmer provides access to all CVs both in a programming track PT Programming Track and in operating mode PoM Programming on the Main The virtual control panel allows the control of mu
15. hanging the color of the background to blue 011 12 14 Analog Mode Alternate Mode Fu Vib Lock alue Extended Address Address High Extended Addre Check Range i aon Consist Addres pee we 21 Consist Functions F1 F8 22 Consist Functions F0 F9 F12 rman With a right mouse button click after the selection the status of the checkbox can be changed for the whole range Check Range Uncheck Range of selected rows Burst Write is used in the second generation of tOm decoders If Burst Write is performed over decoders with earlier firmware versions an error message is generated Page 20 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The Burst Write allows writing of the CVs in a fraction of the second ve ao rs i In Burst Write mode only the CVs with the checkbox activated are handled 1 The Burst Write mode cannot be applied on decoders from other manufacturers Editing names labels can be done in the field 19 after their row is being selected with the left mouse button in the CV Table 6 Rev wigiD 9 After entering editing the CV label in the Description box 19 pressing the ENTER key will updated the table There are no restrictions on the type of fonts used Saving and reading CV files can be done with SaveCV and LoadCV button situated on the configuration bar 1 Page 21 of 36 tOm Programmer User Manual Version 0 1 3 When saving the file the file
16. ie tOm Programmer v 04 01 tOm Programmer Software version 4 01 User Manual 9 Power Off Forward v Slide Speed Basic Functions FO Front Rear FI F2 F3 M F4 ES F6 Bist M F8 FS T FIO f FIT f Fl2 DCC Line TRE Voltage V FEMTE Address 3 Multi function Decoder Accessory Decoder CV Operation Speed Curve Firmware Speed Steps Ga c Extended Functi M Fl4 M F18 F22 F26 Current A L F15 L F139 L F23 F27 Protection Status Cancel Ji Close tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 Copyright 2014 Tehnologistic SRL All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without the written permission of SC Tehnologistic SRL Subject to change without notification A Please read this manual carefully before carrying out the installation Although our products are very robust incorrect wiring may destroy the module During the operation of the device the specified technical parameters shall always be met At the installation the environment shall be fully taken into consideration The device must not be exposed to moisture and direct sunshine Content E HP CARUIC Sisscacsncnccaeantescossssnasseanteesossasaecsecntesaasteananseonteccassaseansantecaaies 3 2 Operating System Requirements cccccccccccceces
17. is transmitted to the decoder instantly without the need to use the GO 3 button but changing the direction of travel must still be confirmed with a click on the GO button Page 9 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The STOP button 8 sends a stop command to the mobile decoders with the parameters defined in the decoder CVs After this command the locomotive decoders will stop in accordance with the defined speed characteristics For Emergency Stop use the E STOP button 9 In this case the locomotives will stop instantly and the engine power will be disabled The E STOP command does not stop the DCC signal generation and all the active functions of the addressed decoder will remain active After a new speed command the decoder will enable the engine and the locomotive will drive again For disabling the DCC signal generation use the Power Off button This command disables also any active function so after a Power On command all the functions will be inactive Functions are activated deactivated by clicking on the relevant check boxes 10 their status is being displayed by the checkmark in the respective boxes Basic Functions Extended Functions UEMAn FI Fl4 M FI5 FIG v 2 Tira DF Fi7 Figs p F19 F20 F5 Tee CO Fe C F21 O F22 p F23 F24 Cro f FIO FN f F2 F25 F26 p F27 F28 The functions can be accessed from the PC keyboard by using the following keys function FO generi
18. ltiple locomotives simultaneously and the access to various functions 2 Operating System Requirements To operate the tOmProgrammer software a personal computer with MS Windows 98 2000 XP or Windows7 operating system is needed with an available USB port The free space on the hard drive should be of at least 10 MB 3 Content and accesories tOmProgrammer is delivered packed in blister When unpacking check the contents tOmProgrammer tOm 02110101 USB cable B voce Supply is not included Page 3 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 4 Technical parameters power supply 16 18 Vdc Maximum current consumption 1A contains protection Dimensions 80 x 60 x 25 mm Weight no external cables 60 g Class of protection IPOO Operating temperature 0 to 60 C Storage temperature 20 to 60 C Moisture max 85 5 Connecting the programmer to PC The installation of the USB drivers and the tOm Programmer software is described in the installation manual Complete the installation of the software packages according to the manual The programmer has to be connected to the USB port of the computer before running the program The programmer will be disconnected from the USB port of the computer only after the tOm program was closed The powering of the programmer has to be made with a 16 18 Vdc lA stabilized DC power supply with positive inner terminal Use a power supply with standard 2
19. mer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The content of the messages window can be cleared using the Clear button 20 The Close button exits from the program A Power Off command is sent to the programmer automatically A CV tables are not automatically saved To not lose the CV table content a save operation is necessary To avoid overwriting the file name must be specified for each save operation Several CV files can be found in the tOm Programmer zip archive file extension is ccv They can be used as a template for creating custom files The sample files contain labeled description for the CVs Page 23 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 10 The Speed Curve TAB According to the NMRA standards the speed characteristic of the mobile decoders can be specified either by 3 points Vmin Vmax and Vmid in CV2 5 and 6 or in tabulated format using the values specified by the 28 CVs in the range CV67 94 The decoder will use one of two methods as specified in CV29 tOm Programmer allows the definition and simulation of the characteristic in graphical form B tOm Programmer v 04 01 Multi function Decoder Accessory Decoder CV Operation Speed Curve Firmware Write to CY Table ey Start 2 High 120 Middle 61 Read from C Table The Speed Curve TAB starts with a default table the 3 Point Curve box is unchecked 1 In tabular mode the speed characteristic can be set either by e
20. name must be specified in the box 20 The saved the file extension will be ccv denotes the file name S sae As i H r _ Save in bh CV Backup m Cc Ea k Name Date modified Type Size y a A Lokommander Mini CV Table ce 10 14 2013 1 57 PM CCV File 16 KB Recent Places J Ro Lokommander Mins CV Tablet coy 10 14 2013 8 04 PM CCV File 16 KB z Lokommarder Mirna CV Teble2 ccy 10 14 2013 10 05 CCY File 17 KB Desktop 2e i Ubeanes A Computer N Network File name lt j Seve Save aa type ICV thes P cov Cancel LoadCV will lists by default files with the extension ccv tym Open a lt 23 Look in Ji CV Backup cf Be Name Date modified Type Size a _ Lokommander Mini CV Table ccv 10 14 2013 1 57 PM CCV File 16 KB Recent Places ape f _ Lokommander Mini CV Tablel ccv 10 14 2013 8 04 PM CCV File 16 KB _ Lokommander Mini CV Table2 ccv 10 14 2013 10 05 CCV File 17 KB Desktop a Libraries a Computer Network File name Lokommander Mini CV Table2 bA Open Files of type fev files ccv z Canoe All DCC command sent by the programmer and all answers received from the decoders are listed in encoded form in the message window 5 Their role is rather to track the command sent and the acknowledgement received from the decoder particularly useful in case of a strange behavior of the decoders Page 22 of 36 tOm Program
21. ntering numerical values in the table 2 for each of Page 24 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 the 28 speed steps or graphically with a left mouse click in the graph 3 specifying the values for each speed properly On the horizontal axis of the graph 3 the 28 speed steps are represented the corresponding to CVs 67 94 according to NMRA The vertical axis is represents the decoder speed step values in the range of 0 to 127 with minimum and maximum defined in CV2 and CV5 With the left mouse button you can set new points in the characteristic Graphical characteristics are accepted if the graph is monotone Correct characteristic monotonous Incorrect characteristic monotony is not preserved In case when the monotony is not preserved when transferring CVs to the CV table we will be notified about a 7055 Seve monotony eror at step monotony error and the first speed step where the error appears will be specified tomprogrammer Page 25 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 If use of the 3 point characteristic is desired this has to be activated by checking the box 1 With this selection the speed characteristic will be determined by the three parameters minimum speed Vmin 4 maximum speed Vmax 5 and average speed Vmid 6 specified in CVs 2 5 and 6 For a linear characteristic Vmid Vmax Vmin 2 After entering numerical values in box
22. o the PC only using the GUI of the tOmProgrammer Page 35 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 Copyright 2014 Tehnologistic SRL All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice train o matic and the C2 logo are registered trademarks of Tehnologistic SRL www train o matic com www tehnologistic ro Tehnologistic SRL Str Libertatii Nr 35A 407035 Apahida Cluj Romania Tel 40 264 556454 Fax 40 264 441275 CE MY A lead free 2002 95 EC Page 36 of 36
23. od Loko_Mini_V10 cod Loko_Mini_V12 cod Loko Mint_V13 cod Loko_Mini_V14 cod Loko_Mini_Vi4b cod _ Loko Mini Vi cod Loko_Mini_v17 cod Loko_Mini_V18 cod Loko_Mini_V19 cod Loko Mini 23 cod 7 19 2012 11 26 AM 7 19 2012 11 26 AM 7 19 2012 11 26 AM 7 19 2012 11 26 AM 7 25 2012 8 15 PM 7 25 2012 9 47 PM 8 29 2012 4 56 PM 8 29 2012 4 56 PM 9 27 2012 4 46 PM 10 5 2012 12 42 PM 12 24 2012 5 51 PM COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File COD File File name Files of type Code Encrypt fes cod After loading the file tOmProgrammer informs us about the decoder model and firmware version of the loaded firmware tomprogrammer File for Model 02010201 Software Version 01 02 file opened The information is updated also in the fields for model and firmware version 10 and 11 e care j Write Cancel In case of generation I decoders these fields are filled with 0 numerical values Page 32 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The firmware upgrade can be initiated by pressing the Write Device 12 button The programmer interrogates the decoder and if the decoder model corresponds to the model specified in the cod file the upgrade occurs Reading Model Attached device Model 02010201 Update file for Model 02010201 Firmware Ver 01 02 Total Bytes 13732 Start Address 0 Wait For Bootloader start Page Write OK00
24. ory Do G1 G2 G3 G4 Address 15 Activate Red Coil Accessory Do Address 15 Activate Green Coil Coil Accessory Do i Address 16 Activate Red After sending a command to the decoder port the individual port address 6 and group address 1 will be updated thus maintaining the correspondence between the two addresses Page 12 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 According to NMRA standards accessory decoder addresses are organized into groups of four addresses called block addresses often called decoder address There are a total of 512 block decoder addresses so we can drive a maximum of 2048 512 x 4 2048 turnouts Although most digital command stations including the Roco displays the individual address of the decoder for correct addressing we should keep in mind the relationship between the block decoder address and individual turnout address According to NMRA standards the block addresses of the accessory decoders are determined using CV1 and CV9 in binary CV1 uses 6 bit resulting decimal values in the range 0 63 and CV9 uses 3 bits resulting decimal values in the range 0 7 Most decoders contain control circuits for 4 8 turnouts and the block decoder address implicitly assign addresses for the 4 8 outputs in consecutive order The formulas for the block decoder addresses are block address CV1 64 CV9 1 individual port address 2 i 2 where n is
25. racteristic Setup of the speed characteristic can be made starting with the tabular values read from a decoder With the Read button 8 we can transfer CVs from the CV Table in CV Operations TAB apply changes over them and transfer them back After transferring the CVs to the CV table with the Write to CV Table button 7 programming them in the decoder is done with one of the two methods presented in the CV Operation chapter either individual CV write operations or CV Range operations For tOm decoders the Burst mode is also usable The Reset List button 9 removes the numerical values from the table 2 To load the table with numeric values choose the 3 points characteristic 1 click on one of the boxes 4 5 or 6 followed by the ENTER key The graph will be redrawn and the table will be filled with numerical values Changing the CVs 2 5 6 or 67 94 does not influence the number of speed steps used by the decoder neither the characteristic definition 3 points vs tabular form These settings are made through the appropriate configuration of CV29 of the decoder Page 28 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 11 The Firmware TAB The Firmware TAB is dedicated for performing firmware upgrades of the programmer and the tOm decoders Access and use these functions only for this purpose A warming During decoder and programmer upgrade a power supply failure can cause them damage Please
26. sist for changing the light intensity of the function outputs etc PoM mode can be accessed while the decoder is controlled in the Multi Function Decoder TAB the CV values can be changed in the CV Operation Tab and may return again to the Multi Function Decoder TAB All this can be performed without stopping the DCC signal generation and without stopping the operation of the decoder If the operations are performed in PT mode the DCC signal will be interrupted during the reading and writing the CVs of the decoders and decoders will resume their operation after each read write operation The PoM mode is different for mobile decoders and for accessory decoders Select the right decoder type and programming mode Page 16 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 The CV Table 2 contains three columns The first column labelled CV Number contains the number in ascending order from to 1024 of the decoders CVs configuration variables and a checkbox 5 Description 1 Base Address 3 Iv 2 Yimin 2 3 Acceleration 5 4 Decceleration 5 Y Ymax 100 4 Ymid i L Software Yersion aR Reset Mfg ID The second column 6 contains the name description the third Value column 7 contains the numerical value of the CVs The Value column is updated at every reading operation or when a previously saved CV table is loaded The CV tables are saved in tabular files the content of the columns are updated while reading a
27. the port address and 1 is the port number in the range or 1 4 or 1 8 The Roco system allows the use of block address 0 and for this reason there is an offset of 4 individual addresses On the next page we have presented a partial table with individual addresses by CV land CV9 The full table can be found on our website Page 13 of 36 tOm Programmer Version eee User Math ooo Manual 0 1 3 Individual turnout addresses of the Block TD Maxi ports Decoder Address value individual addresses addresses ie os siol sn s12 Page 14 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 9 The CV Operation TAB With the features outlined in this window we can read modify and write configuration variables CVs of mobile and accessory decoders OperationMode DecoderT ype PT k Multi Functio B LoadC ER SaveC e POM C Accessory DESCH D g T Address Ymin Acceleration 21 CY Write Range CV Read Range Decceleration Ymax Ymid 21 Burst Write Range Software Version Reset Mfg ID Motor Control Motor Back EMF measurement Delay B Analog Mode Alternate Mode Functio Analog Mode Alternate Mode Function Wem BE Lock alue LockID Extended Address Address High Extended Address Address Low Consist Address Consist Functions F1 F8 Consist Functions F0 F9 F12 Decoder Automatic Stopping Configura Configuration Data Error Information FO forward mapping ravarca M
28. tus i Mormal Qn _ Turning on and off the DCC signal is done by pressing the Power On Power Off buttons 9 Power Off The DCC signal off is displayed with the RED color of the programmer status LED and DCC Line OFF label in the status bar DCC Line Ri After switching the DCC signal on with the Power On button the status LED on the programmer will lit in GREEN and the status bar will display the Line DCC ON DCC Line FST If the supply voltage drops below 12V the status bar will display the value in RED Voltage V 946 In the event of a short circuit on the DCC line the electronic protection circuit switches off the DCC signal generation event signaled on the programmer with the status LEDs flashing in GREEN and the status bar will display High Load Protection Status fT a After removing the short circuit to return to normal operating mode consecutive switching of the Power Off and Power On buttons is necessary Page 7 of 36 tOm Programmer Version User Manual 0 1 3 7 The Multi function Decoder TAB After starting the tOmProgrammer software it will handle decoders with the default address 3 The address of the decoder which will be controlled can be changed by introducing its numerical value in the Address box 1 All direction speed and function control commands are transmitted only to this address Q Speed St Address 3 zon jpa e Cancel Hi tose The tOm
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