Digitrax DS64 Manuel utilisateur

DS64

Stationary Decoder for use with 4

slow motion, solenoid, or bi-polar

turnout machines

nSimple to hook up and configure

nControl 4 individual turnout machines, EITHER

4 Slow motion turnout machines, such as TortoiseTM by Circuitron or

SwitchmasterTM

4 Solenoid-type turnout machines such as three wire (twin coil type) Peco or

Atlas Snap Switches or two wire bi-polar type turnout machines such as Kato

Unitrack, AristoCraft, or LGB turnouts with capacitive discharge capability

nSupport for up to 8 routes

nScrew terminals make installation easy

nUse with any LocoNet Compatible System

nDCC compatible for non-LocoNet Use

nFCC Class B compliant

The DS64 is a state of the art stationary decoder that can control multiple types

of turnout machines and other stationary accessory motors and lighting. The

DS64 accepts commands from LocoNet Compatible Command Stations &

Throttles (via LocoNet), DCC Command Stations & Throttles (via the rails), a

computer (via LocoNet), or via eight manual inputs. Each output can handle up

to two devices simultaneously.

All Scales

Track Voltage Up to 22 Volts

Your DS64, as shipped from the factory, is set up for solenoid or bi-

polar turnout operation. Three wire (twin coil type) PecoTM or Atlas

Snap SwitchesTM or two wire bi-polar type turnout machines such as

Kato UnitrackTM, AristoCraftTM, or LGBTM turnouts are all supported and

ready to use right out of the box! Follow these steps to get up and run-

ning quickly*:

Unpack the DS64 and mount it in a location with easy access to the

turnouts you want to control.

Connect the DS64’s ‘TRKA’ and ‘TRKB’ terminals to your track.

If you are using LocoNet, connect one end of an RJ12 cable to either

of the DS64’s LocoNet sockets and connect the other end of the cable

to your existing LocoNet network.

Wire your turnouts to the DS64 using the Figure below as your guide.

That’s it! Your DS64’s default turnout addresses are 01, 02, 03 and 04.

Using any DCC throttle, you can now operate your turnouts.

*NOTE: If you are using a slow motion type of turnout machine,

please refer to page 5 for setting up this type of turnout.

2 Wire (Bi-Polar) Solenoid

Turnout Machine

(Kato Unitrack, AristoCraft, LGB)

3 Wire Solenoid Turnout Machine

(Peco, Atlas and others)

Common +

See a larger

version of this

diagram on

page 6.

Note: In cases where

you are using multiple

devices with a com-

mon connection such

as 3-wire turnout

machines. use the

same common connec-

tion (P+) for both

This diagram

shows how sole-

noid and bi-polar

machines can be

connected on your

layout. You can

use any combina-

tion of machine

types shown here.

Powering Your DS64

The DS64 can be powered directly from the rail power source via TRKA and

TRKB, or from an external DC power source via AX1(-) and AX2(+), or

from a AC or DC power supply via the modular power connector.

When using multiple DS64s, we recommend using an auxiliary power supply

to insure satisfactory operation.

Auxiliary power can be added to the DS64 in two ways:

1.. Plug a PS12 power supply (or equivalent) into the modular socket provided

on the back of the DS64.

2.. Connect a 12vdc, 300ma power supply to the AX1(-) and AX2(+) terminals

on the front of the DS64.

The maximum power required by a single DS64 is 300ma at 12vdc.

NOTE: If your DS64 is powered by an auxiliary power supply, the static output

voltage for use with slow motion turnouts will be 12 volts. If your DS64 is

be equal to the track voltage. For the pulse output mode for use with sole-

noid and bi-polar turnouts, the voltage is always approximately 20 volts.

Connecting Your DS64 To LocoNet

The RJ12 sockets on the back of DS64 are LocoNet Ports for connecting your

DS64 to LocoNet.

Connecting Your DS64 To Your Layout

The terminals labeled TRKA and TRKB on the front of DS64 connect directly

to your layout’s rail ‘A’ and rail ‘B’ bus respectively. When connecting multiple

DS64s make sure you keep the connections with respect to Rail A and Rail B

consistent.

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Figure 1: DS64 Diagram

DS64 Control Panel Buttons

STAT is used for setting up routes and for setting the DS64 board ID

for use with the DS64’s Inputs.

OPS is used for setting up how the DS64 works (for setting Option

Switches).

ID is used for programming the Switch Addresses of the DS64’s

Outputs.

Setting Up DS64 to Operate Slow Motion (Stall Motor) Type Turnouts

At the factory, your DS64 was set to control solenoid type turnout machines

that use a single pulse output for operation. If you are using slow motion

turnout machines, like the Tortoise or Switchmaster, that need a static type out-

put to operate, you’ll need to reconfigure the DS64’s outputs before hooking up

your turnouts.

To set up your DS64 to operate stall motor type turnouts:

1. Connect the DS64’s ‘TRKA’ and ‘TRKB’ terminals to your track. No

turnouts should be connected to the DS64 at this time.

2. On the DS64 press and hold the OPS button down for about 3 seconds until

the red OPS LED and green ID LED begin to blink alternately. This indi-

cates that the DS64 is ready to change the option switches. To run the type

of turnout you have chosen, you’ll need to follow step 3 to change Option

Switch 1 to closed to operate a slow motion type turnout.

3. Using your DCC throttle, select Switch Address 01 and send a Closed com-

mand. This will set your DS64 to operate slow motion type turnouts. Refer

to your DCC throttle’s operating guide for specific instructions for selecting

switch addresses and sending switch commands.

4. Exit the set up mode by again pressing and holding the OPS button on the

DS64 until the red LED stops blinking.

Setting Up DS64 to Operate Snap Switch (Solenoid) Type Turnouts

At the factory, your DS64 was set to control solenoid type turnout machines

that use a single pulse output for operation. If you are using solenoid type

turnouts, you can install the DS64 “out of the box.” If for some reason you did

reconfigure your DS64 for stall motor type turnouts and wanted to go back to

solenoid type turnouts, simply follow the directions above and at step 3, select

Switch Address 01 and send a Thrown command.

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Connecting Your Turnouts to the DS64

Once you have set up your DS64 to operate the type of turnouts you will use,

the next step is to hook up the turnouts to the outputs of the DS64. Each

type of turnout machine has specific requirements for wiring.

Note: Your DS64 has been configured either for solenoid turnouts OR slow

motion turnouts. Only one type of turnout can be used on any particular

DS64.

Figure 2: Hook up for solenoid type turnout machines.

2 Wire (Bi-Polar) Solenoid

Turnout Machine

(Kato Unitrack, AristoCraft, LGB)

3 Wire Solenoid Turnout Machine

(Peco, Atlas and others)

Common +

Note: Multiple turnout machines can be operated on a single DS64 output.

For example, you can run 2 Peco or Atlas Snap Switches on a single

DS64 output. Up to 4 Kato Unitrack switches (such as the Unitrack

double crossover) can be operated a on a single DS64 output.

Note: If you find that your turnout is operating “backwards” simply switch

the + & - wire connections to achieve correct operation.

Figure 3: Hook up for slow motion type turnout machines & crossing gates.

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2 Wire Slow Motion Machine

such as

Tortoise or SwitchMaster

LED 1 LED 2

IN4001

1.5 k ohm

1/2 watt

Resistors

®®

Note: Multiple turnout machines can be operated on a single DS64 output.

For example, you can run 2 Tortoise or Switchmaster machines on a sin-

gle DS64 output.

Note: If you find that your turnout is operating “backwards” simply switch

the + & - wire connections to achieve correct operation.

Note: You cannot ‘mix and match’ outputs. As an example, you cannot use

both the slow motion switch machine on the same DS64 as the crossing

signal.

DS64 Address Programming

Your DS64 has 4 Outputs labeled 1R & 1G, 2R &2G, 3R & 3G, and 4R & 4G,

which are shipped from the factory programmed as Switch Addresses 01,

02, 03, and 04 respectively. You can set the Switch Address of each of these

four Outputs to any value from 01 - 2048.

1. On the DS64’s control panel, press and hold the ID button down for 3 sec-

onds until the green LED slowly blinks on and off. This indicates that the

DS64 is ready to accept address programming for the Outputs.

2. Using your DCC throttle in Switch mode, select the Switch Address you

want to program for Output 1 and issue either a Closed OR Thrown com-

mand. The LEDs will start to blink faster indicating that your Output 1 is

programmed to the Switch Address you selected.

3. Repeat step 2 to program the Switch Address for Output 2. The LEDs will

blink faster indicating that Output 2 is programmed to the address you

selected.

4. Repeat this process for Output 3 and Output 4. After Output 4 is pro-

grammed, the alternating lights will stop and you will see a single green

‘heart beat’ this is visual confirmation that all 4 Outputs have successfully

been programmed to the Switch Addresses you selected.

Note: To change a single Switch Address, you must program all four Switch

Addresses on a particular DS64. If you make a mistake while programming,

you’ll need to complete the programming cycle and then go back and start

again. The DS64 does not timeout during programming so, you must pro-

gram 4 switch addresses each time you enter the ID mode.

Connecting Input Devices to Your DS64

You can use the 8 inputs on the DS64 to control the operation of the 4 outputs

that control your turnouts.

You will need to set the DS64’s board ID if you are planning to use the DS64’s

8 inputs with a computer, system throttle, or other ‘smart’ device on your

layout that needs to know when a turnout has been manually thrown or

closed via a particular DS64.

Keep track of the Board IDs you have programmed in the DS64s on your lay-

out and make sure each one has a unique ID.

To set the DS64 Board ID for use with inputs

1. Press and hold the STAT button on the DS64’s control panel down for

approximately 10 seconds. The STAT LED will blink at a fast rate and after

approximately 10 seconds it will change to a slow blink rate, alternating

between red and green. To enter ID set up you must release the STAT but-

ton as soon as the blink rate changes or the DS64 will time out and you’ll

have to start again.

2. Use your DCC throttle in Switch mode and select a Switch address between

01-256 and send a Closed or Thrown command. The LEDs will go off indi-

cating that the Board ID has been set. To exit this mode, you must set a

board ID.

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Figure 4: Connecting Input Devices to Your DS64

Using Option Switches to Control Turnouts with Your DS64

The DS64 gives you many options for how you can control the turnouts and

other stationary features on your layout. By setting the DS64’s option

switches you can configure it for many different possibilities.

Common +

Ground

BD4

Occupancy

Detector

Track

Gap

Normally

Open

Switch

DS64 Track A&B

Inputs

DS64 AUX

Power Inputs

This diagram shows how various

inputs can be connected to the

DS64. You can use manual switches,

Digitrax occupancy detectors or

other manufacturers’ detectors.

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