Digirails DIGISWITCH DR4018 User manual

DR4018 DIGISWITCH (v1.2)

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DR4018

DIGISWITCH

HANDLEIDING / MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MANUEL

V1.2 (05-02-2012)

served. No information, images or any part of this document

may be copied without the prior written permission of Digirails.

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Product description

The DIGISWITCH switching decoder is a fully programmable, multi-protocol switching decoder

that can digitally switch anything imaginable on your model railway. The switching decoder has

16 switchable outlets which can, for example, switch 16 lights or 8 sets of points. The switching

decoder has several presets that enable you to switch four Dutch three-light signals with num-

ber boards. Belgian and German signal aspects can also be switched.

GROUP A GROUP B

12 - 18

Volt AC/DC

Central

INDEX

Page 2 - Product description

Page 3 - Quick start

Page 4 - CV / POM programming

Page 5 - CV list

Page 9 - Frequently asked questions

Page 10 - Connection examples

PRESETS

(Pages listed below are in the comprehensive manual

that can be downloaded from our website).

Page 11 - Presets 0 and 1

Page 12 - Presets 6 and 13

Page 13 - Presets 2, 3, 4 and 5

Page 14 - Preset 7

Page 15 - Presets 8, 9 and 10

Page 16 - Presets 11 and 12

Page 17 - Combine presets

Compatibility with different control units

Because no two control units are the same, use the table below to see what options you have with your unit.

Control unit type Protocol Switching Programming via

programming track

POM

Intellibox DCC / Motorola V V V

Intellibox Basic DCC / Motorola V V V

Intellibox II DCC / Motorola V V V

Marklin 6021 Motorola V X X

Marklin CS1 Motorola V V V

ROCO/Fleischmann Multimaus DCC V X V

ROCO/Fleischmann MultimausPRO DCC V V V

LENZ DCC V V V

Tams Easy control DCC / Motorola V V V

ESU ECOS DCC / Motorola V V V

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Quick start

Follow these steps to start using your decoder as an 8-channel switching decoder straight away.

Give the module an address

The DR4018 module first needs an address to be able to communicate with your control unit.

The module comes as standard with address “1” and set up as a switching decoder using DCC format.

Step 1 : Connect both the POWER + SIGNAL to the rails or tracks output on your control unit.

Step 2 : Set your control unit to the starting address you want to give the module.

Step 3 : Press the program button on the module until the red LED remains on.

Step 4 : Now switch your control unit to the selected address.

Step 5 : If the module is connected correctly, the LED will go off when you select the address.

Step 6 : The first output (OUT1) has now received the selected address. All subsequent OUT outputs are

given an address 1 number higher.

Example: The module is programmed to address 56. OUT1 is given the address 56, OUT2 gets

address 57, OUT3 number 58 etc.

Because the decoder is multiprotocol and supports DCC and Marklin Motorola, selecting a switching address

should also select the protocol. When the decoder receives a switching command as per the steps above, the de-

coder identifies which protocol was used and stores this in its memory.

IMPORTANT!

In DCC mode you can select any starting address and the module will automatically give the subsequent outputs

an address that is one higher.

The Motorola protocol works with groups of 8 numbers. This means you cannot chose a starting address from

within a block. For example: address 1 through 8, 9 through 16, 17 through 24 etc.

Reset the module to factory settings using POM programming

Use this method to reset the module to factory settings using POM programming.

Step 1 : Connect the signal input on the decoder to the rails output on your control unit.

Step 2 : Ensure the module is receiving power via the module’s power input.

(You can also connect the power and signal inputs to each other)

Step 3 : Set your control unit to POM programming mode.

(You can find more information about the POM mode in your control unit’s manual)

Step 5 : Choose local address 9999 on your control unit.

Step 6 : Press the button on the module until the LED goes on.

Step 7 : Then program decimal value 8 in CV8.

Step 8 : Press the button on the module until the LED goes out.

Step 9 : It is important when carrying out a RESET that the module is now disconnected from the power.

Disconnect both the power and the signal inputs and wait for 3 to 5 seconds.

Step 10: The decoder can now be reconnected to the power and will have returned to the factory settings.

BE CAREFUL! The decoder now has address 1 again.

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Modify the decoder’s settings

There are two ways of changing the decoder’s settings and/or switching time, or chosing one of the many presets

in CV47. They are described below.

(1) CV Programming / reading through the programming track

This common way of programming can become rather complicated.

The decoder must first be prepared by placing a 150—270 Ohm resistor on output 1 as shown in the diagram.

The resistor ensures that there is a resistance on the programming track, which your con- trol

unit requires as confirmation that a module is present and that the programming com-

mands have been received from the control unit.

Unfortunately, no two control units are the same and it is possible that the attached resis- tor

does not provide enough, or provides too much, resistance. If this happens,

consult your control unit’s manual to find out what resistance is required. In most cases

using a bulb (12 Volt—60 mA) works well.

Step 1 : Connect both the power and signal inputs on the decoder to the rails output on your control unit.

Step 2 : Press the program button on the module until the red LED stays on.

Step 3 : Now connect both the power and signal input on the decoder to the program output on your control

unit.

Step 4 : You can now modify the CVs using CV byte or CV bit programming.

(For information about CV byte or CV bit programming, please consult your control unit’s manual)

Step 5 : Connect both the power and signal inputs on the decoder to the rails output on your control unit.

Step 6 : Press the program button on the module until the LED goes out.

Step 7 : Your modifications have been saved and the module is ready for use.

(2) CV Programming via the main track (POM)

An alternative way of programming is POM (Program On Main). This method of programming allows you to con-

nect the module directly to the track without the difficulty of attaching a resistor, as is required when program-

ming via a separate programming track.

Step 1 : Attach the signal input on the decoder to the rails output on your control unit.

Step 2 : Ensure the module is receiving power via the module’s power input.

(You can also connect the power and signal inputs to each other)

Step 3 : Set your control unit to POM programming mode.

(You can find more information about the POM mode in your control unit’s manual)

Step 5 : Choose local address 9999 on your control unit.

Step 6 : Press the button on the module until the LED goes on.

Step 7 : Now program the desired CVs for the module.

Step 8 : Press the button on the module until the LED goes out.

Step 9 : The module is ready for immediate use with the modified settings.

BE CAREFUL! In some cases the DR4018 must be given a new address by following the steps in the ‘Give the mo-

dule an address’ section on page 3 of this manual.

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# CV Definition Range Value

513 Primary Address Low 1-127 1

521 Primary Address High 1-127 1

7 Version of the decoder - 10

8 Manufacturer ID Writing the value “8” will reset the decoder to it’s factory settings - 42

17 Extended Address high byte 192-255 0

18 Extended Address low byte 128-255 0

29 Configuration Data 6

47 Presets (CV113 through CV128) WRITE ONLY 0 –13 n/a

107 Dark time between signal transitions 1-255 70

108 Value to dim intensity of signal (night mode) 0-15 10

109 PWM Period The resolution with which the internal PWM operates to achieve effects and dim-values 1-255 14

111 Fade Speed The speed with which the outputs configured for fading will fade in and fade out 1-255 3

112 Blink rate The speed with which the outputs configured for blinking will blink 1-255 183

Bit Function Default Value

“0” = one byte addressing ( address in

CV1), “1” = two byte addressing (also

known as extended addressing, ad-

dress in CV17 and 18)

“0” 32

Preset Function Value No. of

addresses

0 8x Turnout with twin-coil motor 0 8

1 16x permanent on/off switch 1 16

2 8x two-light signal with fade effect 2 8

3 8x AHOB 3 8

4 2 groups with 8x Fluorescent lamp 4 2

5 1 x 16 output with Fluorescent lamp 5 1

6 8x Turnout motor control 6 8

7 4x Dutch three-light signal 7 16

8 4x DB Main signal 8 16

9 4x DB pre-signal associated with main signal 9 16

10 2x Combination of DB Main signal and pre-signal 10 8

11 4x DB Pre-signal 11 16

12 4x NMBS Main signal 12 16

13 8x Turnout control with time limit 13 8

IMPORTANT! : This CV is not readable as entered values will not be stored, rather the entire decoder will be configured according

to the preset selected..

CV List

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#CV Definition Range Value

113 Output Configuration 1 0-255 143

114 Output Configuration 2 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

115 Output Configuration 3 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

116 Output Configuration 4 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

117 Output Configuration 5 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

118 Output Configuration 6 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

119 Output Configuration 7 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

120 Output Configuration 8 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

121 Output Configuration 9 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

122 Output Configuration 10 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

123 Output Configuration 11 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

124 Output Configuration 12 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

125 Output Configuration 13 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

126 Output Configuration 14 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

127 Output Configuration 15 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

128 Output Configuration 16 (For configuration bits see CV113) 0-255 143

131 Signal 1, configuration OUT 1 - 4

If these CVs contain a value equal to 0 all outputs will switch according to the signal rules. The other CVs that nor-

mally control the outputs will be deactivated.

0-5 0

132 Signal 2, configuration OUT 5 - 8 0-5 0

133 Signal 3, configuration OUT 9 - 12 0-5 0

134 Signal 4, configuration OUT 13 - 16 0-5 0

Bit Function Default Value

0 - 3

Intensity of the output. Also called dimmer. Where 0 is completely off

and 15 completely on. 15 0-15

Fade in and fade out effect. "0" = no fading "1" = fading active. Fade

speed is controlled by CV111 0 16

Blink effect. "0" = no blinking "1" = blinking active. Blink rate is con-

trolled by CV112 0 32

Random effect. "0" = random off "1" = random active. Combined with

bit 4 (fade) the lights start with a flash, after which they slowly fade in.

Note: The intensity value should be max. 14 for this effect to work.

0 64

Pulse length. is set via CV 121 through 128, when combined with bit 5

the output blinks, but with inverted phase 0 128

Preset Function

0 No Signal

1 Dutch (railways)

2 DB_HP (German main signal)

3 DB_VRHP (German front and main signal)

4 DB_VR (German front signal)

5 NMBS (Belgium railways)

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Function mapping outputs 1 through 16

This table shows you how to connect the different outputs on the DR4018 module (1 through 16) to the swit-

ching keys on your control unit. This is useful when you want to switch more than one output at the same time

with one key. If you want to switch more than one output with one function key in the same group then add the

values together.

Example 1 (grey): Key 1 should switch outputs 2 and 5 when ON.

You program: CV141 values 2 + 16 = 18.

Example 2 (black): Key 10 should switch ouputs 1 and 15 when ON.

You program: CV195 value 1 and CV196 value 64.

(A)

OUTPUTS GROUP A ( 1 through 8 ) and GROUP B ( 9 through 16 )

Status CV

(B) 1| 92| 10 3| 11 4| 12 5| 13 6| 14 7| 15 8| 16

Key 1 ON 141 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128142

OFF 144 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128145

Key 2 ON 147 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128148

OFF 150 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128151

Key 3 ON 153 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128154

OFF 156 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128157

Key 4 ON 159 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128160

OFF 162 1 2 4 8 16 23 64 128163

Key 5 ON 165 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128166

OFF 168 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128169

Key 6 ON 171 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128172

OFF 174 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128175

Key 7 ON 177 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128178

OFF 180 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128181

Key 8 ON 183 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128184

OFF 186 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128187

Key 9 ON 189 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128190

OFF 192 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128193

Key 10 ON 195 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128196

OFF 198 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128199

Key 11 ON 201 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128202

OFF 204 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128215

Key 12 ON 207 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128208

OFF 210 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128211

Key 13 ON 213 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128214

OFF 216 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128217

Key 14 ON 219 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128220

OFF 222 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128223

Key 15 ON 225 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128226

OFF 228 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128229

Key 16 ON 231 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128232

OFF 234 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128235

* The RED numbers are the standard factory settings for GROUP A (1 through 8)

* The ORANGE numbers are the standard factory settings for GROUP B ( 9 through 16 )

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Signal function mapping output (EXPERT)

This table shows how the different signal numbers are coupled to output groups. It can be useful to change this

configuration when you want to control both signals and points with the same module.

CV OUTPUTS

1 –4 5—8 9-12 13-16

SIGNAL 1 143 1 2 4 8

SIGNAL 2 167 1 2 4 8

SIGNAL 3 191 1 2 4 8

SIGNAL 4 215 1 2 4 8

Output pulse times

Use these CVs to configure the pulse duration for outputs 1 through 16 provided they are set to pulse CV113=7

and CV47=13.

Pulsed outputs are automatically activated by choosing preset 0 or 3 in CV47

CV CV Definition Range Value

238 Pulse time OUTPUT 1 0-255 128

239 Pulse time OUTPUT 2 0-255 128

240 Pulse time OUTPUT 3 0-255 128

241 Pulse time OUTPUT 4 0-255 128

242 Pulse time OUTPUT 5 0-255 128

243 Pulse time OUTPUT 6 0-255 128

244 Pulse time OUTPUT 7 0-255 128

245 Pulse time OUTPUT 8 0-255 128

246 Pulse time OUTPUT 9 0-255 128

247 Pulse time OUTPUT 10 0-255 128

248 Pulse time OUTPUT 11 0-255 128

249 Pulse time OUTPUT 12 0-255 128

250 Pulse time OUTPUT 13 0-255 128

251 Pulse time OUTPUT 14 0-255 128

252 Pulse time OUTPUT 15 0-255 128

253 Pulse time OUTPUT 16 0-255 128

Signal aspects

The combination of the first three addresses determines 1 of 8 possible signal aspects. The fourth address activates (night)

dimming.

R = Red button on your control unit

G = Green button on your control unit

Address Signal aspect

1e 2e 3e NS 3 lights with digit board DB HP DB VR-Combi DB VR NMBS

R R R 0 Red HP0 Off VR0 Red

G R R 1 Green HP1 VR0 VR1 Flashing red

R G R 2 Yellow HP2 VR0 VR2 Double yellow

G G R 3 Flashing green with digit SH1 Off Off Flash double yellow

R R G 4 Yellow with digit HP1 VR1 VR0 Green yellow horiz.

G R G 5 Flashing green HP2 VR1 VR1 Green

R G G 6 Flashing yellow HP1 VR2 VR2 Flashing green

G G G 7 Yellow with flashing digit HP2 VR2 Off Green yellow vertical

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the polarity of the signal input important?

A: No, the signal input is isolated by an optocoupler.

Q: Is the polarity of the power input important?

A: No, the power input has a rectifier.

Q: My decoder is not programmable via POM on my Lenz control unit

A: Make sure that both locomotive addresses on the unit are set to address 9999.

Q: Can the decoder switch Conrad points motors directly?

A: No, for that you need a DR4101. (See connection examples on page 10).

Q: Can the decoder directly switch so-called common min signals (common cathode)?

A: No, for that you need a DR4103.

Q: Can the decoder directly switch so-called common plus signals (common anode)?

A: Yes, that’s not a problem because common anode is standard in model building.

Q: Does the decoder have a built-in series resistor for the signals?

A: No, you have to connect the resistor supplied with the signal to terminal C.

Q: When programming / reading the CV, my unit shows “error”. What’s going on?

A: The decoder has a power buffer for switching coil actuators, which has to be loaded first.

Try reading / programming again (several times if necessary)

CONTROL

UNIT

EXTERNAL FEED

AC or DC

EXTERNAL FEED FEED FROM CONTROL UNIT

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0 1 23613

TL GROUP A TL GROUP B

51x 16 TL GROUP

712

Points motor with cut-out

Points motor without cut-out

Preset connection examples

DR4103 CONNECTION

IN IN

OUT

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