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1. isolating track connection isolating track connection poo oo oe ooo oy poe ong yooannnnnnmannonnen Armor oot T T Se len VEL Elo ooo p po A BI A B A Transformer ni Transformer Ben Transformer i D or plug Digi1 D orplug Digi IH orplug q Digi2 Digi remote infrared control If it is desired to extend further the PIKO Digi Power Box comes into play Conversion to PIKO Digi Power Box isolating track connection isolating track connection onoono omn nannan O_o onno nnn oon Ooo oo a oroo ES celled A Pipes Ua yo Tet ese Poke Ce ee ee Peston me me num BY A B A PIKO Transformer ER Transformer i Digi Power Box IH orplug j Digi2 or plug Digi2 We shoul2. FeREE Eee PBE EES EEE Ee HE A 1 55275 digital connecting clip 2 55021 connecting lead for Digi 1 Digi 2 55005 T3 desk top transformer T3 input 230 V output 16 V 28 VA 230V 50Hz AC INPUT max 16 V 45 VA AC DC Right now you can get started You can either begin as described on page 2 Getting off to a quick start or you can follow the detailed operating instructions on pages 4ff PIKO Digi 1 introduction And now enjoy your PIKO digital system Any other queries If you have any other questions about operating the PIKO digilDigi 1 or PIKO Digi 2 or if anything doesn t seem to work then e mail us at hotline piko de Or call our hotline on a Thursday between 4 p m and 8 p m 0 36 75 89 72 42 We shall all be happy to help you And now we should like to wish you lots of fun and entertainment with your new PIKO digital set Yours The PIKO team 21 Supplementary digital components from PIKO 22 55011 PIKO digital basic set PIKO Digi remote control PIKO Digi 1 Desk top transformer 220V sec 16V 28VA connecting clip 2 PIKO loco decoders 56120 connecting lead for T3 desk top transformer 55012 PIKO Digi 2 PIKO Digi 2 4 connectors for isolation rails connecting clip connection lead for T3 d
3. PIKO digital Manual PIKO digital Getting off to a quick start 1 Connect the adapter and the Digi 1 as described on page 8 under Connection and Operation 2 The locomotives in the start set have been allocated addresses which are shown on the labels on the bottom of the locos together with the transmission channel for the PIKO Digi remote control 3 Put the loco on the track and note the address and transmission channel see label on bottom of loco To start the loco all you have to do is to press one of the keys A to D on the remote control corresponding to the transmission channel given on the bot tom of the loco Then you can regulate the speed directly by pressing the keys or If you press or while the model is in motion it does an emergency stop and changes direction We recommend you practise this a few times to give you reliable control of the loco speed 4 If you want to run another loco with a different address see label on the bottom of the loco on your layout then proceed as follows Stop the loco in operation and put the second loco on the rails You can control this loco exactly like the first one by using the appropriate transmission channel keys chan nel A to D Please practise this a few times If you want to run both locos then press the appropriate transmission channel key A to D for the loco in question and regulate its speed and direction as described under point 3 above
4. That is the whole secret of digital control Congratulations you have mastered it already 5 N B if you have problems with running two locos e g if the two locos are heading for a collision press the Stop key immediately Remove one loco from the rails then press the Stop key again and start again from the beginning as described above If you press the Stop key for a second time before removing the locos from the rails theywill start moving again at the same speed and the crash is inevitable 6 A better way to control the locos is as follows to bring a loco to an emergency stop it is safer first to press the channel key A or B for the loco and then either or This also stops the loco You should practise this a few times Engine drivers on the full size railways aren t let loose on the passengers in the first five minutes either It simply takes practice Enjoy your training it s certain to be a success 2 First of all we should like to congratulate you on acquiringyour new PIKO Digital Start Set You have taken a decisive step into the fascinating world of PIKO model railways Since you have decided on a digital system unquestionably the modern way for run ning model railways we should like to help you with some information that is impor tant for you and which will provide you with the basic knowledge necessary for using digital technology You do not need to know anything about digital technology
5. B C and D You can store the address of a loco on each of these transmission channels so that it can be controlled when the transmission channel is called up In addition besides the loco you can switch another 4 electromagnetic accessories via the same transmission channel For instance if channel A controls the loco with the address 15 and the accessories 1 to 4 loco 20 can be controlled using channel B together with the accessories 13 to 16 Using these 4 transmission channels the modern railroader can switch rapidly from one loco to another You can carry this even further If you have several PIKO Digi fern remote control units and use them at the same time up to 4 each PIKO modeler can control his own loco via one of the four transmission channels without affecting the locos of the other PIKO model train drivers Connection and Operation The mains plug mains adapter is connected via the small plug to the socket in the PIKO Digi 1 The two con nection leads marked A on the bot tom of the PIKO Digi 1 are first fixed in the connecting clip by pressing the knobs and are then connected to the rails as follows Insert the connecting dip into the rail only this rail has slits between sleepers 5 and 7 for the clip Now 12V AC DC fo 1 230V OL 0 12V DC 6231 GEEL EL EL ELLE EE EE EE en ml a al al allel el ll bel el le el e
6. Just as you don t need to know why your computer does what you want or sometimes doesn t At the begin ning it is enough if the locos run the way you want and later in a second step you learn how to set the switches It is a good idea to find a helpful dealer specialising in model railways who can advise you when it comesto extending your new PIKO layout and from whom you can purcha se the extra PIKO products you need But before we explain how to set up your layout we should like to give you some general information Analogue versus digital A fundamental decision PIKO model railways give you lots of fun regardless of whether they are operated by the conventional adapter and controller or by digital controls The conventional method of operating model railways is known as analogue technolo gy It provides endless possibilities for large and small layouts At the same time it has the advantage of being very sturdy and especially for beginners it provides simple access to the functioning of electric models It is neither outdated nor antiquated nor old fashioned Digital technology is a bit more complicated since it includes various control and recei ver components Owing to its potential complexity it necessarily requires more know ledge for its operation since the functions of the locos as well as many other accessories can be controlled separately The essential advantage of digital technology is that it is possible to contro
7. input 1 f0 On the loco with address 1 the lights are switched on 2 input 6 5 4 1 2 3 The loco with the address 123 increases its speed 3 input 1 2 amp f0 The loco address of the channel remains unchanged and the lights on the previously selected loco are switched on Reason in this example the loco key functions like a delete key i e the digits entered are deleted when the loco key is pressed for the second time and the address enter ed is not valid If the loco address 0 is selected control is directed to a conventional loco without digital decoder if there is one on the digital circuit Thus it is possible to drive a loco without decoder together with the locos fitted with decoders N B Warning If conventional locomotives without decoders are driven with the PIKO Digi 1 in digital operation these locos make a low humming sound because the motor is continually supplied with high frequency current This current can damage some engines e g bell armature motors Faulhaber Escape etc and small N motors On digital layouts these motors should always be used with a digi tal decoder 3 2 Speed control The speed of the loco is increased or decreased in steps with the keys or If the keys are held down the speed is altered in steps until either the key is released again the maximum speed is reached or the loco comes to a standstill 12 3 3 Selecting the direction of tr
8. Using the PIKO Digi fern remote control eee 10 1 ControllEED san artan leende a te ike Set ADEN IRE Rebs etal eee 11 2 Transmission channel nennen 11 3 Loco Nti le a ees ne ln a ea in Beele 11 3 1 Entering the loco address oenen eee eee 11 3 2 speed Ntro ir ss Rh ee od whee en 12 3 3 Selecting the direction of travel eee 13 3 4 Switching the loco lighting on and off eneen 13 3 5 Pedal f NHIONS 2 wanneer te ae ew Ee 13 4 Operating accessories onee eene eee 13 5 Programming loco decoders neee 14 6 Poweron HORT ss oaren vern eet wee ek a Ea an ornare a 15 Tet LED S QMal Seis ices boeren Landa ade taat ne nennen 16 Technical ata in ner einde ana Ain le eee ei 16 Maximum controllable locomotives eneen eeen 16 Controlling more than 2 locomotives nennen eee 17 Higher capacity transformer for the PIKO Digi 1 The PIKO T3 desk top transformer 55005 eneen eee 17 Additional booster The PIKO Digi 2 eeen 17 The power peak The PIKO Digi Power Box eenen 19 The PIKO digital basic set 55011 2 0 eeen 20 ANY OCNErQUErES sort Aalen tend tat ae dte Mendel ee Gk 21 Supplementary digital components from PIKO eee 22 Owing to the inevitable continuous developments in digital technology we reserve all rights including those involving technical alte rations and deliveries No liability is assumed for the information given Measurements and illustrations are subject to alteration 2005 PIKO Spielwaren GmbH 23 PIKO Spielwaren
9. insulated rail joiners No short cir cuit will occur if the digital connecting dips 55275 are more than 1 metre apart This is not required if you use the PIKO Digi 1 with the desk top transformer T3 55005 28 VA and the PIKO Digi 2 with the adaptor 55010 12 VA or if both the PIKO Digi 1 PIKO Digi 2 are operated with the Desk Top Trafo T3 55005 28 VA The power peak The PIKO Digi Power Box The heights of digital control on a PIKO digital layout are reached using the PIKO Power Box the PPB for short In combination with the T4 desk top transformer the PPB delivers 72 VA After deduc tion of the PPB s own requirements 48 VA are available to run the locomotives divided by 16 V 3 A This is enough to run 7 8 locomotives with a power requirement of 400 mA per loco on a section of track served by the PPB and separated from other tracks 3 A divided by 400 mA approx 7 8 The most varied operations can be carried out centrally from this control centre The most important functions are summarised below e Two separate speed controls to drive locomotives e Control for up to 9999 locos e Switching function for up to 2000 electromagnetic accessories Points switches or signals e Switching for up to 48 rail routes each of which activates up to 10 electromagnetic accessories successively 19 Fine speed control up to 128 steps 12 control functions lighting sound etc F1 to F12 e multiple traction with up t
10. steps key to reduce the loco speed in steps travel in reverse and emergency stop travel forwards and emergency stop special function switch lights on 6000 OOHHEO special function switch lights off keys for the special functions GD to G Foa key to select spedal functions f5 to f8 no function 8 m OOODO i gim OOOO keys to switch accessories CA t D keys to select the o transmission channel 10 1 Control LED Aslong as a key is being pressed on the PIKO Digi remote control the remote control sends an infra red signal This activity is shown by the control LED 2 Transmission channel The PIKO Digi 1 uses 4 transmission channels for the controls The transmission signal can be altered at any time by pressing one of the keys BD The address of a loco to be driven can be allocated to each transmission channel inde pendently of the other channels In addition 4 individual variable addresses for electromagnetic components can be allo cated in each channel to the 4 accessory keys The addresses selected for each channel are not however stored permanently and are reset as follows when the Digi 1 has been switched off When the power is switched on the channels tD are always allocated to the loco addresses 1 2 3 and 4 and the accessory keys in all channels control magnetic compo nent addresses 1 to 4 Using the channel keys on the PIKO Digi remote control it is easy to change rapidly bet we
11. that in the next few years the PIKO digital system will be develo ped beyond these three basic elements to make it possible for model rail enthusiasts to keep upgrading their digital layouts Apart from this it is possible at any stage of the construction to combine with the Uhlenbrock digital systems The various levels of construction are shown in the following diagrams PIKO Digi 1 with one rail circuit Nn oo J Transformer Digi1 or plug Digi remote infrared control After this the PIKO Digi 1 can be combined with one or two PIKO Digi 2 units PIKO Digi 1 extended with PIKO Digi 2 and two isolated rail circuits isolating track connection Transformer iai Transformer PER Digi 1 orplug Ig D or plug Digi 2 Digi remote infrared control PIKO Digi 1 extended with two Digi 2 and three isolated rail circuits maximal level of construction 10 PIKO Digi 2
12. 3 desk top transformer and the PIKO Digi 1 see Operating Instructions for the T3 desk top transformer Additional booster The PIKO Digi 2 To increase the power supply to a PIKO model rail layout still further i e in order to run more than 2 or 4 locos simultaneously additional power supply units transformers must be connected 17 For this PIKO recommends the PIKO Digi 2 with the T3 desk top transformer With 16 V output voltage the PIKO T3 desk top transformer produces a current of 28 VA 1 75 A This means that 4 locomotives with a power requirement of approx 400 mA each can be run on an electrically isolated track section on an electrically isolated track section The T3 desk top transformer can supply current to electrically isolated track circuits through the PIKO Digi 2 Each T3 desk top transformer must be connected to a separate PIKO Digi 2 Using the T3 desk top transformer the maximum performance range of the PIKO Digi 2 can be utilised In order for the digital data from the PIKO Digi 1 to reach the additional electrically iso lated track sections the PIKO Digi 1 must be connected to each of the PIKO Digi 2 units To ensure that the strength of the signal sent by the PIKO Digi 1 is adequate no more than 10 PIKO Digi 2 units should be connected to one PIKO Digi 1 You should make sure that the length of the lead from each PIKO Digi 2 to the PIKO Digi 1 does not exceed 2 m The PIKO Digi 2 is connected to the PIKO Di
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14. apters or trans formers are connected to the PIKO Digi 1 and the PIKO Digi 2 their voltages must be within the range 14 V to 16 V e Output current max 1 8A e Max power pickup 28VA N B mains adapters or transformers of more than 45 VA capacity must not be connec ted to the PIKO Digi 1 or PIKO Digi 2 Doing so can lead to damage to the electronic components Mains adapter included 55010 in start sets max 12 VA e T3 Desk top transformer included in the PIKO digital basic set 55005 max 28 VA Maximum controllable locomotives two As described above up to 127 locomotives can be controlled using the PIKO Digi 1 However this does not mean that 127 locos can be driven using the mains adapter supplied with the PIKO Digi 1 Since each locomotive requires a certain amount of current depending on its type between 300mA and 400mA and some locos under load i e when pulling a long train use a lot more no 16 more locos can be driven at one time than the mains adapter can supply with power With the mains adapter 55010 NA max 850mA included in the start set this would be two locos averaging 400mA If more locos are put on the track and too much current is drawn this overloads the mains adapter which simply switches off This is similar to a short circuit Controlling more than 2 locomotives If you want to run more than two locos are to be driven on the layout then you must either e connect a more powerful transfor
15. avel The direction of travel is selected using the keys or With the key the loco is reversed and with the key it goes forwards If one of the keys is pressed while the loco is already in motion the loco is first brought to an emergency stop and then the chosen direction of travel started 3 4 Switching the loco lights on and off The lights on the loco are switched on with the key and off with the 3 5 Special functions The keys B switch the special functions f1 to f4 on and off If the dual function key is pressed and then one of the keys teD the special functions f5 to f8 are switched on or off If after pressing the dual function key another key is pressed which is not a special function key then the process is broken off 4 Operating accessories Switches signals and other items which carry out a function via an electromagnet or solenoid are known as electromagnetic components or accessories for short Before an accessory address using the red green pairs of keys can be entered the elec tromagnetic component key must first be pressed Afterwards the desired accessory address can be entered using the numeric keys 0 to 9 The first address is always alloca ted to the outer left red green pair of keys The input is completed by pressing any other key with the exception of the channel selection keys A B Cand D For example the input can be completed by pressing a red or green key or a key for controll
16. blem no more current available or the locos stop running If a short circuit occurs on the track or if the locomotives draw too much current from the track so that the PIKO Digi 1 or the mains adapter is overloaded then one or both units may shut down automatically You will recognise this by the fact that the locomo tives stop running If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 flashes then this unit has switched off the short circuit must be located and its cause removed or the current requirement for the locomotives reduced e g by removing a loco from the track Switch the PIKO Digi 1 on again using the Stop key on the PIKO Digi remote control Everything should now carry on normally If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 is not flashing then the mains adapter has switched off the short circuit must be located and its cause removed or the current requirement for the locomotives reduced e g by removing a loco from the track The mains adapter will switch itself on again after a short pause It is not necessary to disconnect the mains adapter from the socket 230 V Using the PIKO Digi fern remote control control LED showsthe current activity in the PIKO Digi fern remote control stop key to switch the track current on and off loco key to initiate selection of the loco address electromagnetic accessory key to initiate selection of the accessory address key to initiate programming a loco decoder key to increase the loco speed in
17. d now like to explain how to operate the PIKO Digi 1 which will of necessity involve rather more technicalities PIKO Digi 1 the functions The PIKO Digi 1 isa digital control unit for model railways based on the DCC standard The PIKO Digi 1 receives its power from the mains via a mains adapter transformer and transmits its commands to the locos via its connection to the track The control of the locos themselves takes place exclusively via the infra red remote con trol the PIKO Digi fern remote control This transmits the commands to the PIKO Digi 1 which sends them on in turn to the locos This means the control passes from the PIKO Digi remote control via the PIKO Digi 1 to the rails and from there to the loco containing the decoder This then tells the engine go faster or slower Please note that the PIKO Digi remote control is only suitable for use indoors and that under favourable conditions it has a maximum range of about 10 metres With the PIKO Digi remote control and the PIKO Digi 1 a maximum of 127 locos can be addressed on a digital layout and their direction of travel and speed as well as their other special functions controlled In addition with the two units up to a maximum of 256 switches signals and other electromagnetic accessories can be operated To make the PIKO Digi 1 more flexible in its use the control system has 4 transmission channels which are marked on the PIKO Digi remote control with the keysA
18. en controlling 4 locomotives and 4 groups each consisting of 4 accessories If several PIKO Digi remote controls are used each PIKO Digi remote control can select a different transmission channel and so control an individual loco without affecting the loco driven from another PIKO Digi remote control using a different transmission chan nel 3 Loco control First of all the transmission channel A B C or D must be selected using the keys BD 3 1 Entering the loco address A loco address must be selected To select a loco address press the loco key The desired loco address can then be entered using the numerical keys 0 to 9 The entry is concluded when any other key is pressed This rule does not apply to the channel selection keys to For instance the entry can be terminated by pressing the key for lights control or a key for altering the speed of the loco If on the other hand the loco key is pressed after the figures have been entered the selection mode is terminated without carrying out the command The selection mode is also terminated if no input is made within 10 seconds 11 The address used as the loco address consists of the last up to 3 digits entered provi ded this address is between 0 and 127 This means you can enter 8 digits if you like but the PIKO Digi remote control only retainsthe last three If an invalid address is entered control remains with the previously selected locomotive Examples 1
19. esk top transformer 55019 PIKO Digi fern remote control incl 4 batteries 55275 connecting clip for digital layouts connecting clip without EMV suppressor essential for digital layouts fits G231 55030 PIKO switch decoder for magnetic components Switch decoder to switch magnetic components via two independent addresses e g turnouts signals etc 55031 PIKO switch decoder for electric units Switch decoder for electric units via two independent addresses such as lamps motors etc 55015 PIKO Digi power box control centre for a complex digital layout 55021 connection lead for Digi 1 2 to transformer If the T3 desktop transformer is to be used with the PIKO Digi 1 the lead with the low voltage plug 55021 is required 55005 Desk top transformer T3 28VA Can be used to supply power to PIKO Digi 1 and PIKO Digi 2 Input 220V Output 16V 28VA en ai no Kl i m dees ve 55007 Desk top transformer T4 72VA Can be used to supply power to the PIKO Digi power box or as a lighting transformer input 220V output 16V 72 VA with 4 connecting clips Table of contents Getting off to a quick start aen 2 Analogue versus digital a fundamental decision nnen 3 Analogue and digital technology the fundamentals een 4 PIKO Digi 1 introduction nnee eee 5 PIKO Digi T the fundi ns oan niui oes la dees Re byes DEE Rn 7 Connection and operation eene eeen 8
20. esses 1 and 2 First install the decoder s in your PIKO locomotive s The separate operating instruc tions for the decoder contain a description Please note the pre allocated addresses at the decoder see the label on the decoder Unless you alter the addresses first you need these addresses to control the locos Now disconnect the power supply previously in use transformer or mains adapter with speed control from your model rail layout 20 N B It may be possible for you to use your existing transformer as the power supply for your PIKO Digi 1 or PIKO Digi 2 For this it must deliver a constant voltage of 14 V to 16 V AC or DC The voltage must not fall below 14 V or exceed 16 V Nor must the transformer have more than 45 VA capacity At higher voltages the electronic components of the PIKO Digi 1 or PIKO Digi 2 may be permanently damaged Now connect the PIKO Digi 1 to your model rail layout using the connection dip only possible on G231 track as described on page 8 above under the section Connection and Operation Now connect the PIKO Digi 1 to the T3 desk top transformer To do this use the connec ting lead with plug 55021 The installation of the lead is described in the separate operating instruction for the T3 desk top transformer The following diagram shows the layout of the connections for the digital basic set Legend HAHAAHA A k a a e l a e d
21. gi 1 via the lead connected to the bottom of the PIKO Digi 2 at exit B This lead is connected in parallel to the PIKO Digi 1 connec tion at the connecting clip on the G231 track Using a separate connecting clip the PIKO Digi 2 itself is then connected via the lead at exit A to the electrically isolated track section You can use the PIKO Digi 2 in combi nation with the T3 desk top transformer in the same way as a booster for the PIKO Digi Power Box See diagram below e 1 H G231 G231 1 G231 Ua 6 Length max 2m 0 J Length max 2m Nn Dn 7 ct ale o Lik if i ni o Big Tso o oj 5 o o lo o AB 230V 50 Hz AC AB 230V 50 Hz AC Ao 230V 50 Hz AC 55291 isolating 55021 connecting lead for a maximum of 10 Digi 2 units track connection Digi 1 Digi 2 can be connected to Digi 1 55275 digital 55005 desk top transformer T3 INPUT max connecting dip input 230 V output 16 V 28 VA 16 V 45 VA AC DC 18 The locomotives used can be driven from one electrically isolated track section to anot her without any problems The
22. ing the loco If on the other hand after entering the numbers the electromagnetic component key is pressed then the selection mode is broken off without carrying out the command The selection mode is also terminated if no input is made within 10 seconds of the last entry The address used for accessories consists of the last up to 3 digits entered provided this address is between 1 and 256 This means you can enter 8 digits if you like but the PIKO Digi remote control only retains the last three If an invalid address is entered con trol remains with the previously selected magnetic component Once the accessory addresses have been selected the components can be switched to round red or straight green using the red and green keys The selected accessory address is always allocated to the outer left pair of keys From here towards the right the remaining pairs of keys switch the accessories with the fol lowing higher addresses 13 Examples 1 input amp 1 red1 The accessory with the address 1 is switched to red and the accessory keys from left to right switch the accessory addresses 1 to 4 2 input amp 6 5 1 2 3 4 red1 The accessory with the address 234 is switched to red and from left to right the accesso ry keys switch the components with the addresses 234 to 237 3 input 1 2 red1 The accessory address of the channel is not altered and the previously selected accessory is s
23. is programmed to address 123 3 input amp 5 6 2 3 2 The programming process is not started because the last 3 digits are 623 and this is not a valid address between 0 and 127 Every loco which is programmed with the PIKO Digi 1 receives the loco address entered on the PIKO Digi remote control and is switched into the 28 speed mode The 28 speed mode represents the levels of speed This means that the speed is not alte red continuously but in small steps Since these cover the range from approx 2 V star ting up current to a maximum of 14 V top speed current with 28 steps there are so many tiny steps that these do not register as steps at all but seem like a continuous increase in the speed of travel The voltage intervals of approx 0 4V are so small that the modeller cannot tell that it is not a continuous process Other features of the loco decoder cannot be programmed It is not possible to read information from the loco decoder This means that it is not possible to test which loco address has been allocated to the loco on the track This does not matter however since the loco or rather its decoder can easily be re programmed with a new address at any time 6 Power on off The current to the tracks on the layout can be switched on and off using the amp key Note If 10 seconds elapse in selection mode after the keys amp amp are pressed and no other key is pressed the address input i e loco address s
24. l el ll Jel ll Jel le el el ll EEE EERE EERE EERE EE AA a insert the adapter iinto the socket Please note if you are using the PIKO Connecting Clip 55270 then the condenser in the clip MUST be removed If the condenser is left in the Connecting Clip it will elimina te the high frequency control impulses and neither locos or accessories will work Next the 4 batteries for the PIKO Digi remote control must be inserted into the battery compartment on the back as described Batteries of the following types can be used LRO3 AAA 1 5V Now fit the adhesive pad to the base of the PIKO Digi 1 This will fix it to the model rail layout so that the PIKO Digi remote control can always be aimed at the PIKO Digi 1 There must be no obstade between the PIKO Digi remote control and the PIKO Digi 1 that could block the Digi remote s infra red signals to the Digi 1 See nennen nennen nennen oJ PIKO Digi Fern Mountainous model rail layout Annan hl PIKO Digi Fern The PIKO Digi remote control works just like your TV remote control which must to also be able see your television For this reason when using the PIKO Digi remote control it should always be held poin ting towards the PIKO Digi 1 and not towards the loco to be controlled A red indicator LED under the transparent dome on the PIKO Digi 1 flashes when the receiver has received the infra red signal from the PIKO Digi remote control Pro
25. l several locomotives on one track at the same time An analogue layout can be converted to a digital layout without difficulty Rails turn outs locos and wagons can all be operated digitally However all the components to be controlled must be provided with a data receiver known as a decoder This converts the digital commands received into analogue current Even on a digital layout the move ments of the locos turnouts and signals are made via analogue driven motors Conversely operating a digital layout with analogue technology is also possible but a fair amount of alteration to the wiring is needed and there is no point digital is so much more versatile This means that if a PIKO model rail enthusiast has decided on digital technology he or she should if possible keep to this technology Owing to its variety of control possibilities digital technology provides enormous enjoy ment You will learn a lot and if the layout is complcated and many trains are to run at the same time you can use a computer to control it this is not always so simple but can be an enjoyable challenge Analogue and digital technology the fundamentals With analogue technology the speed of PIKO locos is controlled by the voltage 0 14V This is achieved by a controller such asthe PIKO Speed control 55003 speed con trol with mains adapter or the transformer with speed regulator 55002 With this only one loco can be driven on a track at a time If
26. mer to the PIKO Digi 1 e or connect extra mains adapters known as boosters to the model rail layout to provi de additional power N B PIKO Digi 1 and PIKO Digi 2 must not be operated using mains adapters or trans formers of more than 45 VA capacity Doing so can cause damage to electronic compo nents and the digital control could be permanently damaged Higher capacity transformer for the PIKO Digi 1 The PIKO T3 desk top transformer 55005 If you have a start set with a mains adapter plug for 850 mA power 55010 then you can also increase the supply to your digital layout by replacing the mains adapter with the PIKO T3 desk top transformer 55005 Using this T3 desk top transformer you can exploit the full range of the PIKO Digi 1 N B Never connect 2 mains adapters in parallel to the same PIKO Digi 1 or to the same connection clip This would destroy the PIKO Digi 1 Moreover this parallel connection can result in an exceedingly dangerous high voltage current at the plug to the domestic power supply With 16 V output voltage the PIKO T3 desk top transformer produces a current of 28 VA 1 75 A This means that 4 locomotives with a power requirement of approx 400 mA each can be run on an electrically isolated track section The PIKO T3 desk top transformer is connected to the PIKO Digi 1 just like the mains adapter see section Connection and Operation above All you have to do is to fit the connecting lead between the T
27. o 4 locos e automatic switch off in case of short circuit e bus system for further extensions using Loconet Additional accessories can be incorporated using Loconet such as manual controls con trol panels switching panels for electromagnetic accessories and rail routes track in use signals connecting modules for switching panels and the Uhlenbrock Lissy system for loco identification and automatic layout control Computer connection via the serial interface com port on your PC DCC booster connection Programmable track connector e Built in receiver for the PIKO Digi remote control and connection for additional remo te control receivers e Virtual loco addresses e Multilingual operating instructions Compatible with NMRA DCC Updateable operating software This should be sufficient to give you a general picture The PPB manual contains a full description or you can download the description from our PIKO home page www piko de The PIKO digital basic set 55011 If you have a conventional PIKO layout and would like to convert it to a digital layout you can achieve this with the PIKO basic set This contains all the elements required to convert your PIKO model rail layout to a digi tal system PIKO Digi 1 T3 desk top transformer 55005 e Connection lead from transformer to PIKO Digi 1 55021 PIKO Digi remote control 55012 e Connection dip 55275 e 2 PIKO loco decoders 56120 with loco addr
28. oco decoder to analogue DC current tha powers the motor as soon as the relevant command arrives PIKO Digi 1 introduction To provide for an easy introduction to digital technology PIKO in cooperation with the firm Uhlenbrock which has had experience for many years in the field of digitally con trolled model railways has developed a digital system which is very simple to operate This system which is based on the PIKO Digi 1 makes it easy for any PIKO model rail enthusiast to set up a digital layout in easy stages The first element required is the PIKO Digi 1 This is the digital control unit for the PIKO model rail layout The PIKO Digi 1 takes over the control of the locos and other compo nents on the model rail layout In the first phase of construction just 2 3 locos can be driven at once since the mains adapter supplied with the PIKO Digi 1 only has enough capacity to operate 2 3 locos If you want to extend the layout and run more than 2 locos at the same time the PIKO Digi 1 can be supplemented by the PIKO Digi 2 But we will hear more of this later If it is intended to build a very large layout to run more than 4 6 locos at the same time with a lot of turnouts operating simultaneously and with signals continually in operation the modeller will need a power source with high capacity because the model rail layout will then need a great deal of current This can be provided by the PIKO Digi Power Box It goes without saying
29. several locos are on the same track they will all travel at the same speed If the tracks are isolated from one another it is possible to drive several locos but it is then necessary to connect several speed controllers to the tracks with appropriate switching and separate speed controller for each of the locos that will be simultaneously moving With digital technology the entire layout operates with the same voltage 14V In order to control the individual locos a control centre is required which sends commands digital data to the locos via the rails So that these commands have an effect in the locos each loco is fitted with a decoder which receives the commands and converts them i e decodes them hence the name decoder Each loco is given an address So that each loco knows when it is being spoken to each command from the control centre must be preceded by the loco s address Provided the address is identical with the address of the loco it will know watch out this command is for me Then the command is decoded the loco decoder converts the command to an analogue function and the loco moves faster slower switches on its lights whistles or stops Technical description The control centre converts the voltage received from the mains adapter to direct current This is transmitted to the rails via an inverter and associated electronic circuits at a frequency of 10 20 kHz This high frequency current is converted by the l
30. witch address and program ming address is automatically ended Now the selection mode must be re started The same applies to the dual function key Here too if 10 seconds elapse after the key is operated and no other key is pressed the process is broken off 15 7 LED signals Track current switched on LED permanently switched on Track current switched off LED flashes slowly Short circuit at track exit LED flashes quickly Loco being programmed LED flashes twice briefly with longer pause Technical data Data format DCC with 28 loco speed levels e Loco addresses 1 127 address 0 controls a loco without decoder on the digital circuit i e a conventional loco e Special loco functions lights and f1 f8 Accessory addresses turnouts signals etc 1 256 e Refresh cycle 12 locos Refresh cycle if the power to a loco is interrupted for more than 1 second the decoder switches to stop Since this often happens on a layout the data from the control centre is sent to the locos repeatedly all of the time that the loco is operating This is called the refresh cycle The PIKO Digi 1 refreshes a maximum of 12 locos If more than 12 locos are on the layout it can happen that a 13th loco suddenly comes to a standstill because it hasn t been refreshed In this case it must be selected again and receive new commands e Input voltage from 12 V to 16V AC DC N B none of the power sources must exceed 16 V If several mains ad
31. witched to red Reason after the digits were entered the accessory key was pressed and this breaks off the input 5 Programming loco decoders Initial settings of the loco decoders The loco with the address 1 see label underneath the loco is controlled via transmis sion channel A The loco with the address 2 see label underneath the loco is controlled via transmis sion channel B This can however be altered Using the key a loco decoder can be allocated a different loco address N B When a loco is re programmed only one loco should be on the track connected to the power supply If several locos are on the track all the locos will be programmed to the same address To programme the address first the key must be pressed twice Then the desired loco address can be entered using the numeric keys 0 to 9 The address used as the loco address consists of the last up to 3 digits entered provided these are within the range Oto 127 This means that you can enter 8 digits but the PIKO Digi remote control only retains the last 3 digits If an invalid address is entered the programming process is not initiated If the amp key is pressed again after the loco address has been entered the input is com pleted and the automatic programming process is started 14 Examples 1 input amp 1 2 Every loco on the track is programmed to address 1 2 input amp 5 6 11 2113 Every loco on the track
32. y receive their control data from the PIKO Digi 1 which transmitsthe data via the PIKO Digi 2 Care must however be taken to ensure that the locomotives on a track section at any one time do not require more power than the relevant transformer can supply Work on the basis of approx 400 mA per loco If the locos take up more power than the transformer can supply it reacts like a short circuit and the PIKO Digi 1 or Digi 2 or the transformer switches off automatically If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 is flashing then the PIKO Digi 1 has switched off the cause of the short circuit must now be eliminated or the power requirement of the locomotives reduced e g by removing a loco from the track The PIKO Digi 1 is then switched on again using the stop key on the PIKO Digi remote control And now everything proceeds normally again If the LED on the PIKO Digi 1 is not on and is not flashing the mains adapter has swit ched off the cause of the short circuit must now be eliminated or the power requirement of the locomotives reduced e g by removing a loco from the track The mains adapter will now switch on again after a short interval It is not necessary to disconnect the mains adapter from the 230 V socket N B If you use the PIKO Digi 1 with the starter set adaptor 12 VA and the PIKO Digi 2 connected with the desk top transformer T3 55005 28 VA then a short circuit will occur when a train runs over the insulated rail joints
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