tams elektronik mControl 40-01607 User manual
Manual
mControl
Adapter for the integration of
additional devices for
Märklin** 6020 and 6021
into the EasyControl digital system
tem number 40-01607
tams elektronik
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mControl
Contents
1. Getting started.............................................................................................................3
2. Your mControl..............................................................................................................4
3. Connection of the mControl...........................................................................................6
4. Operation with the mControl.........................................................................................8
5. Software Update...........................................................................................................9
5.1. Starting the software update.................................................................................9
5.2. Update with the MasterControl............................................................................10
5.3. Update with the RedBox.....................................................................................10
5.4. Performing an Update with the MasterControl 2 (mc²)..........................................11
5.5. Finishing the Update...........................................................................................11
6. Checklist for troubleshooting.......................................................................................12
7. Technical data............................................................................................................13
8. Warranty, EC Conformity & WEEE................................................................................14
8.1. Warranty Statement...........................................................................................14
8.2. EC Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................15
8.3. Declarations on the WEEE Directive.....................................................................15
Version 2.0 | 12/2021 | © Tams Elektronik GmbH
All rights reserved, in particular the right of reproduction, distribution and translation. Copies,
reproductions and alterations in any form require the written permission of Tams Elektronik
GmbH. We reserve the right to make technical changes.
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you prefer a larger display, printing on D N A4 is recommended.
The asterisks**
The asterisks** refer to products of Gebr. Märklin & Cie. GmbH. Contact details:
Stuttgarter Str. 55-57 | 73033 Göppingen | Germany
nternet: www.maerklin.de
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1. Getting started
Contents o the package
After unpacking, check the delivery for completeness:
mControl
connection cable (red) with RJ-45 connectors (at least Cat. 5e)
short-circuit plug (jumper)
Required accessories
As power supply for the mControl and the connected Märklin** additional devices (keyboards,
controls) you need a DC or AC plug-in power supply (e.g. item no. 70-09110-01). Technical
data:
Connection: Hollow plug (2.1 mm)
Output voltage: 12-16 V
Current: at least 1 A
Intended use
The mControl is intended for use in digital model railway layouts according to the
specifications in the instructions. Any other use is not in accordance with the intended use and
will result in the loss of the warranty claim. ntended use also includes reading, understanding
and following all parts of the instructions. The mc² is not intended to be used by children
under the age of 14.
Sa ety instructions
mproper use and non-observance of the instructions can lead to incalculable hazards. Prevent
these dangers by carrying out the following measures:
Use the mControl unit only in closed, clean and dry rooms. Avoid humidity and splash
water in the environment. After condensation has formed, wait two hours for
acclimatisation before use.
Disconnect the mControl unit from the power supply before carrying out wiring work.
Only plug the mains plug of the power supply unit into properly installed and fused earthed
sockets.
Heating of the device and the power supply unit during operation is normal and harmless.
Do not expose the devices to high ambient temperatures or direct sunlight. Observe the
information on the maximum operating temperature in the technical data.
Regularly check the operational safety of the devices, e.g. for damage to the connection
cables or damage to the housing.
f you notice damage or if malfunctions occur, switch off the supply voltage immediately.
Send in the mControl for inspection.
Dangerous voltages occur inside the power supply unit. Therefore, never open the housing
of the power supply unit.
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2. Your mControl
The mControl integrates older digital Märklin** control units, which were offered as
supplements for the Märklin** Control Units 6020 and 6021, into the EasyControl digital
system. n connection with an EasyControl digital central uunit (MasterControl, RedBox or
mc²), the mControl replaces the Märklin** Control Unit.
Note: The MasterControl and RedBox Basic digital central units do not have an integrated
booster. n layouts where the booster integrated in the Märklin**Control Unit was used to
supply the layout, an external booster is therefore also required.
The mControl
receives the control and switching commands sent by the Märklin** control units
(keyboards, controls),
translates them into control and switching commands for the EasyNet data bus used by the
EasyControl digital system and
forwards them to the EasyControl central unit (MasterControl, RedBox or mc²). This sends
the commands to the vehicle and accessory decoders on the model railway layout.
Application example
Connection 1
"Controls"
for Märklin**-devices to control vehicle decoders
Control 80 or Control 80F driving consoles
other additional devices (e.g. nfra Control 80F) offered to complement
the two versions of theControl Unit
Connection 2
"Keyboards"
for Märklin** units to control accessory decoders
Keyboard 6040
Memory 6043
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Transmission o commands or vehicle decoders
Unlike in connection with the Märklin**-Control Unit, the number of locomotive addresses is
not generally limited to 80. With the Control 80F driver's desk and the additional device nfra
Control 80F, 99 locomotive addresses can be controlled each. Due to the design, only 80
locomotive addresses can be transmitted with the Control 80 driving desk, even when
connected to the mControl.
The commands that are entered at the Märklin** devices are not sent directly but from the
EasyControl central unit to the vehicle decoders. Therefore, compared to the use together
with the Märklin**-Control Unit, some functionalities change :
You can control vehicles with Motorola as well as with DCC decoders (address range: 1 to
80 or 1 to 99).
You can also control vehicle decoders that are set to 27, 28 or 128 speed steps. The speed
steps are converted internally by the mControl.
You can switch the functions F0 (function) to F4 as usual. Other functions (from F5), which
were switched from other (non-Märklin**) control units, retain their position (on or off)
when the control of a decoder is taken over by a Märklin** control unit.
Transmission o commands or accessory decoders
The number of turnout addresses is limited by the input possibilities of the respective
Märklin** devices. Since the commands that are entered at the Märklin** devices are not sent
directly but by the EasyControl central unit to the accessory decoders, decoders that react to
Motorola commands as well as decoders that react to DCC commands can be controlled.
Programming decoders
t is not possible to access and change the data in the locomotive database of the EasyControl
control unit from the Märklin** devices. The mControl does not transmit programming
commands, therefore e.g. the main track programming (POM) is not possible from the
Märklin** devices.
Connection o a PC
A PC that is to be integrated into the EasyControl digital control must be connected directly to
the EasyControl central unit, as PC interfaces (e.g. 6050 or 6051) are not supported by the
mControl.
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3. Connection of the mControl
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EasyNet connection of the central unit (MasterControl, RedBox, mc²)
Use the enclosed patch cable or a commercially available
1:1 patch cable of any length (RJ45). f the EasyNet connection of
the control panel is already occupied by another device,
see the following section.
Märklin** devices for
controlling accessory
decoders:
Keyboard 6040 and / or
Memory 6043
Make the connections in the
same way as the
corresponding connections
to the Märklin**
Control Unit.
Power supply (Power):
Plug-in power supply unit (not included in the scope of delivery)
Voltage: 12 to 16 volts direct or alternating voltage
Current: min. 1 A
Märklin** devices for
controlling vehicle decoders:
Control 80 or Control 80F
driving consoles and / or
other additional devices,
offered to complement the
two versions of the Control
Unit (e.g. nfra Control 80F).
Make the connections in the
same way as the
corresponding connections
to the Märklin**
Control Unit.
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Separate power supply unit or the mControl!
A separate power supply unit is required to supply the mControl and the connected
Märklin** control units. Do not connect the mControl and the Märklin** control units to a
transformer or a power supply unit that supplies other units! The connected devices can be
irreparably damaged in this case!
Only use 1:1 patch cables!
Never use crossover cables for connections to the EasyNet! This may cause irreparable
damage to the central unit!
Connecting several external control units or adapters to the EasyNet
You can connect a total of up to 64 external control units or adapters to one EasyNet. To
enable the use of several digital control units on one interface, you can use distributors:
Y distributor RJ45 (item no. 73-80190-01)
nput: 1 x RJ45
Output: 2 x RJ45
for the connection of
max. two external control units
or adapters
EasyNet distributor (item no.73-80195-01)
nput: 1 x RJ45 | Output: 4 x RJ45
for the connection of
max. four external control units
or adapters
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4. Operation with the mControl
The prerequisite for using the mControl in the EasyControl digital control is software version
V2.0.0 or higher for all connected devices (MasterControl, RedBox, mc² and other external
EasyControl control devices or adapters). f this is not the case, the mControl does not work
or does not work correctly. f necessary, carry out a software update for your the components
of the EasyControl digital system.
Sending switching and control commands
Enter the switching and control commands for the (vehicle and accessory) decoders according
to the operating instructions of the Märklin** devices. You can also control DCC decoders, as
the commands are not sent directly from the Märklin** devices but from the EasyControl
central unit to the decoders. t is also possible to control vehicle decoders that are set to 27,
28 or 128 speed levels.
Display o the operating states
The LED on the mControl indicates various operating states:
red The EasyControl digital system is set to STOP.
green The EasyControl digital system is in standard operation (GO).
red flashing in standard
operation
The connected EasyControl central unit (MasterControl,
RedBox or mc²) has received a short-circuit message.
red flashing after switching
on
The mControl is in update mode and awaits a software update
(see section 5.1).
orange
(mixture of red and green)
after switching on
The mControl is not connected to the EasyNet.
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5. Software Update
The mControl is a mature product according to the current state of the art. The control
software is adapted to new developments. t can be updated to the current status by means
of a software update.
Please note: All EasyControl devices used in a digital control system must have the same
software version! Otherwise, the data transmission between the devices may be disturbed.
You can download the latest software (firmware) free of charge from our homepage
(www.tams-online.de/download/firmware ).
f you do not want to or cannot carry out the update yourself, you can send us your
EasyControl devices. The update is free of charge, we only charge the shipping costs for the
return according to our valid price list.
5.1. Starting the software update
First download the firmware (i.e. the software that controls the mControl) from the homepage
to your PC. You can find the firmware at:
www.tams-online.de/download/firmware
1. Disconnect the connections
between mControl and power supply (plug-in power
supply)
between EasyNet and all external control devices
(including the mControl for which you want to
perform an update)
2. Preparations
Unscrew the housing cover.
Bridge the pins of the pin strip (see drawing).
Preferably use the jumper enclosed with the delivery
for this purpose.
3. Re-establish the connections
between mControl and power supply (plug-in power
supply)
between your EasyNet central unit and the mControl
The LED on the mControl flashes red, indicating that the
mControl is in update mode.
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5.2. Update with the MasterControl
Change to the menu item "Software update" on the MasterControl and confirm the selection
with # / ok. → The display of the MasterControl shows "...Download..." in the bottom line.
Now establish the connection to your PC and then start the update programme on the PC.
Please note: Always establish the connection to the PC before starting the programme.
Otherwise, the software may not correctly recognise the interface via which you have
connected your PC to the MasterControl.
Continue according to the instructions of the programme.
5.3. Update with the RedBox
To update with the RedBox, you need the software "CV-Navi", which you can download free
of charge from our homepage.
Please note: Always connect to the PC before starting the CV-Navi programme. Otherwise
the software may not correctly recognise the interface through which you have connected
your PC to the RedBox.
n the "CV-Navi" programme, select the "Update" tab and activate the update mode by
selecting the "Starte EasyNet Geräte Update Modus" button. Then select the file with the
current firmware that you have saved on your PC ("Datei eingeben") and start the update
("Aktualisierung straten".
Note: To end the update mode for the RedBox, you must briefly switch it off.
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