Digitools DigiSound-4.1 Manuel utilisateur

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User Manual
DigiSound-4.1, -4.2, -4.3, -3.4, -3.5, -3.6
DigiSound-5.1, -5.2, -5.3, -5.5, -5.6
Document version: 20210827
Decoder software version (CV7 value): 037 or higher

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Content
KEY FEATURES: ........................................................................................................................................ 4
MAIN PARAMETERS: ................................................................................................................................ 6
INSTALLING THE DECODER: ....................................................................................................................... 8
DigiSound-x.1: ................................................................................................................................. 8
DigiSound-x.2: ................................................................................................................................. 9
DigiSound-x.3: ............................................................................................................................... 10
DigiSound-x.4: ............................................................................................................................... 11
DigiSound-x.5 and DigiSound-x.6: ................................................................................................ 12
INSTALLATION: ...................................................................................................................................... 15
MOTOR CONTROL INTERFACE: ................................................................................................................. 15
Setting the load control: ............................................................................................................... 15
SETTING THE SPEED OF THE LOCOMOTIVE: ................................................................................................. 17
3-point speed curve (CV29,4=0): .................................................................................................. 16
28-point speed curve (CV29,4=1): ................................................................................................ 16
Speed set point multiplier: ........................................................................................................... 17
Setting acceleration and deceleration: ........................................................................................ 19
FUNCTION OUTPUTS: ............................................................................................................................. 19
Function output registers: ............................................................................................................ 22
OTHER FUNCTIONS: ............................................................................................................................... 29
Shunting mode: ............................................................................................................................ 29
Disabling acceleration and deceleration: ..................................................................................... 29
Lowering brightness: .................................................................................................................... 29
Locomotive Driver mode: ............................................................................................................. 29
Analogue mode: ........................................................................................................................... 32
Operation on track controlled by break dynamo: ........................................................................ 32
ABC mode: .................................................................................................................................... 33
RailCom: ........................................................................................................................................ 35
Multi locomotive operation (consist mode): ................................................................................ 37
Disconnecting function: ................................................................................................................ 39
SUSI interface: .............................................................................................................................. 41
Saving function button status: ..................................................................................................... 41
Heavy vehicle function: ................................................................................................................ 42
Energy supply (DigiCap, DigiPack): ............................................................................................... 43

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SOUND SETTINGS: .................................................................................................................................. 46
Volume settings ............................................................................................................................ 45
Setting volume of different sounds .............................................................................................. 45
16-bit sounds ................................................................................................................................ 48
Delaying acceleration ................................................................................................................... 48
Steam locomotive mode .............................................................................................................. 46
Synchronous sign input ................................................................................................................ 47
Multichannel steam locomotive sound ........................................................................................ 49
Randomly starting sounds ............................................................................................................ 48
Lowering volume .......................................................................................................................... 49
Running in neutral gear ................................................................................................................ 50
Muting function: ........................................................................................................................... 53
Daisabling sound controlled acceleration: ................................................................................... 53
PROGRAMMING: ................................................................................................................................... 54
ACK impulse: ................................................................................................................................. 54
Resetting CV registers to default and saving: ............................................................................... 54
Counting long address: ................................................................................................................. 52
Default settings of function buttons: ........................................................................................... 63
Configuration registers CV29, CV49: ............................................................................................ 54
CV REGISTERS: ...................................................................................................................................... 55

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Thank you for choosing the product developed and produced by the
Hungarian DigiTools Electronics Ltd.
Key features:
The main purpose of this user manual is to introduce the operation and settings of the
DigiSound-4.x and DigiSound-5.x combined locomotive decoder. The serial no. 4 and 5
sound decoders are the same in terms of functions and settings, they only differ in the
size of the sound storing memory.
Hardware changes of DigiSound-x.x decoders compared to serial 3:
- The capacity of the built-in capacitors have been doubled to diminish the risk of
contact problems.
- DigiSound-x.1 (8-pin NEM652) decoder has 2 additional function outputs.
- The height of the DigiSound-x.1 decoder has been decreased: 11.2 * 24.0 * 3.2 mm.
- The size of the DigiSound-x.5 decoder has been significantly reduced (PluX22):
15.1 * 25.4 * 4 mm.
- The DigiSound-x.5 decoder has got 7 pcs. of function outputs on top of the 2 light-
ing outputs. The TTL GPIO points of the PluX22 interface, can be the CV register’s
programmable output and input (AUX8 - AUX10).
- The DigiSound-x.5 decoder has got SUSI interface for communicating with external
devices (dynamic smoke, Brawa Traxx lighting, evaluating the position).
- Preparation of our newly emerging DigiPack2 energy storing device.
- The DigiSound-4.x 64Mbit (8MB) audio memory can store 3-6 mins of audio de-
pending on the resolution.
- The DigiSound-5.x 128Mbit (16MB) audio memory can store 6-12 mins of audio
depending on the resolution.
The length of the stored audio depends on the resolution of the sounds.

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Changes in version v35-36 software:
- Handling trigger sign separately as a chanel, correcting “csi-hu” timing.
- Correcting sound sample loop chacking in trigger mode.
- Setting P element overflow issue.
- Setting Aux5-10 interfaces PWM 100% filling issues.
Changes in v37 software:
- Setting Hm_out_false condition issue.
- Setting Trigger sign at start issue.
- Expanding the function of „phase” bit in function outputs.
- „Wheel sparks”, neon1, neon2, impulse mode at function interfaces.

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Main parameters:
o Communication by NMRA DCC standard
o 28, 128 speed rates, programmable speed graph
o Address range 1-9999
o Maximum 1 A engine output
o Load control (can be enabled/disabled via the CV register)
o 20 kHz motor PWM frequency
o 2+4 (NEM652) or 2+4 (21MTC) 2+7+3 (PLUX) pcs. short circuit protected func-
tion interface
o Analogue mode
o Asymmetric DCC sign perception (ABC mode)
o Permanent break distance in ABC mode
o RailCom
o Consist (multi-locomotive) operation
o FL, F1-F28 function handling
o Adjustable light intensity
o Shunting mode
o Acceleration, deceleration modes can be switched on and off
o Locomotive driver function
o Disconnecting function
o 3 or 28-point adjustable speed graph
o Different interfaces for the different standards
o Sound playing features:
o 4 - 8Ω speaker output
o D class sound terminal stage, 2,7Watt performance on 4 Ω
o 8 or 16 bit resolution, 22,05kHz sampling frequency
o 8 independent soundtracks played at the same time
o The speaker output is not short circuit protected!

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Installing the Decoder:
Before installing the decoder it is reccommened to do as follows:
o if you are digitalizing your existing analogue system check if there is an inte-
grated buffer capacitor remained on the rail!
o when digitalizing old, not prepared locomotives it is essential to check if the
value of the buffering capacitor is not higher than 47nF. If there is no reactor
coil between the motor and the decoder, do not leave the capacitor on the
output of the motor. Remove any capacitor between the two motor leads and
the frame,
o clean all the current collector skates and the wheels of the locomotive,
o run the motor starting from ~5-10V in neutral gear, while measuring the cur-
rent consumption. If it takes more than 200mA, check the state of the motor
brush and the commutator and if necessary sweep out the coal powder from
the gaps between the bites,
o check the light bulbs, if necessary change them into higher voltage ones. The
new bulbs should have at least 16V,
o check the insulations. In case of locomotives, where one of the poles of the
rail is the metal body itself it is important to check if the motor’s insulation is
adequate,
o check the condition of the engine in terms of running and lubrication.

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DigiSound-x.1:
The outputs of the decoder have the standard NEM652 interface.
When attaching the decoder be careful to link the orange output of the interface to pin 1
on the printed circuit, which is usually indicated with an asterisk.
In the event of an incorrect attachment, no damage is done, but the locomotive will go in
the opposite direction and the lighting function will not work.
The standard length of the cable is 8 cm, but different cable lengths are available for indi-
vidual orders.
DigiSound-x.1 decoder with the new interface
Sizes: 11.2 mm x 24.0 mm x 3.2 mm

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DigiSound-x.2:
The outputs of the decoder have the standard 6-pole NEM651 interface.
It is available in two different sizes:
straight interface
90° interface
DigiSound-5.2 with 90° interface
In the event of an incorrect attachment, no damage is done, but the locomotive will not
work. In this case connect the device the opposite way around.
Sizes: 11.2 mm x 24.0 mm x 3.2 mm

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DigiSound-x.3:
The outputs of the decoder are being shipped with customized length of cables, without
interface.
Let us know what length you need when placing the order.
This type is ideal for digitalizing old models which do not have printed circuit for motor.
The list below will help you attach the unit:
o Orange: Right motor terminal
o Yellow: Rear light
o Green: AUX1 function output
o Red: Right track connection
o Grey: Left motor terminal
o White: Headlight
o Blue: Function interface. Common „+” pole
o Black: Left track connection
o Purple: AUX2 function output
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