SPROG II DCC Decoder Programmer User Guide
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1. EAUS B windows 2000 sP Vista Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Click Search for the best driver in these locations then Include this location Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 10 in the search and then click the Browse button to find the driver directory on the CD ROM supplied with SPROG II Click Next gt Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware SPROG Decoder Programmer has not passed Windows Logo testing to werty its compatibility with Windows F Tellme why this testing 15 important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway E Click Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Sprog Decoder Frogrammer Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright2. BLI E wiMars BLI E7 wolMars BU ES E9 wittars BU ESES wolMars BLI F7 Once the decoder type has been selected click Open Programmer The service mode programmer window opens with a selection of tabs grouped in rows below the menu bar Clicking on a tab selects a group of CVs to be programed related to the title of the tab The selection of tabs available will vary depending upon the features supported by your decoder and the CVs available On the Roster Entry tab you may enter arbitrary details of the loco to be saved on the PC for future reference The DCC address field will be filled in by DecoderPro once the decoder has been read or programmed If you wish to use the Roster then you should make sure to click Save on the Roster Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 22 Entry tab when you have finished programming the decoder The Roster is especially useful if the decoder loses it s settings as seems to happen occasionally with some decoders Alternatively you may wish to program a second loco with similar CV settings Pi Program lt new loco in Service Mode Programming Track File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights BEM Indexed CVs OSI Misc Consist Advanced Sound f Sound Levels Sound Volume Control i Roster Entry Basic Motor Speed Control Function Map Analog Controls ID znew locos O00 OS
3. Click Write changes on sheet to write the new address to the decoder The address will turn red and then white as it is written to the decoder You can set other basic properties such as the direction and DC operation on this tab The other tabs work in a very similar way You may find it useful to have the decoder documentation available when setting more complex or manufacturer specific features Next we ll look at the Speed Control tab that allows you to fine tune the way the loco responds to the throttle Click on the Speed Control tab Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 25 Pi Program lt new loco in Service Mode Programming Track File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights B Indexed CVs Sound Advanced Sound Volume Control Roster Entry Motor Speed Control Function Map Analog Controls Use Straight Line Response vors E Max Volts 1 Forward Trim 128 Reverse Trim 123 C Use QSI table or User table in CVs 67 through 94 Read changes on sheet Write changes on sheet Read full sheet Write full sheet ee Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all sheets as Direct bit mode programming The decoder in this example has a choice between Use Straight Line response and Use QSI table or User table in CVs 67 through 94 The look and feel of this tab will vary between decoders but most recent de
4. When operating in this mode SPROG II is no longer a service mode programming track programmer CVs may still be written in operations mode also known as on the main programming but the contents of CVs cannot be read back To use SPROG II as a command station you must first modify the DecoderPro preferences in a similar manner as was done during initial installation of the SPROG Il M DecoderPro File Edd Tools Roster Panels SPROG Debug Help er DecoderPro 1 9 2 part of the JMRI project ro h p imrisf netDecoderPro Connected via SPROG on COM Java version 1 6 0 03 en Open the Edit gt Preferences dialog from the menu Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 36 M Preferences Layout connection NCE via network NCE USE Oak Tree Systems RCI bus SPROG SPROG Command Station _ Show Advanced Preferences Click the arrow in the Layout connections field and scroll down to select SPROG Command Station Click Save Quit now Click Yes DecoderPro will save the new settings and exit Start DecoderPro again You may now open multiple throttles one for each loco you wish to control See below for a note on the limit to the number of locos that can be controlled Use the power control in any of the throttles to turn the track power on or off An additional feature in Command Station mode is the slot monitor which is accessed fro
5. 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 11 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Sprog Decoder Programmer Click Finish to close the wizard Finish Cancel Click Finish USB Serial Port Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Lan Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software Yes this time only res now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Click No not this time then Next gt Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 12 Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for SPROG Decoder Programmer a i 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Next to continue Click Install from a list or specific location then Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boses below to lim
6. Edit DecoderPro preferences e Connect the Programming Track For a successful installation the JRE must be installed before DecoderPro Is installed This document gives brief installation instructions for the Windows Operating system For full instructions and for instructions to install the JRE and DecoderPro on Linux or MACOS please refer to the Install Guides on the JMRI website at http jmri sourceforge net download l Look out for the animated SPROG II Show Me How guides on the SPROG II website in the near future Install the Java Runtime Environment JRE The Java Runtime Environment is not required for MACOS which has Java support as standard For Windows and Linux it must be installed first either from the CD ROM supplied or from a downloaded copy To install from the CD ROM use My Computer or Windows Explorer to browse to the directory specific to your operating system Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 7 C E Windows TES File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Address E Back 9 vi pe Search le Folders Cr J F B x Folders x Mame G tmp A Files Currently on the CD _ a ho E SL IMRI 1 8 exe 6 956KB n Fle jre 6u2 windows i586 p exe 14 226KB Ca pdf Li USE O Windows fm Zimo lt 2 objects Double click the j2re executable file and follow the on screen instructions to install Install DecoderPro DecoderPro shoul
7. Found new Hardware Wizard Follow the steps below to install the SPROG II drivers and then the USB Serial port drivers USB Drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on Your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Lan Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software res this time only res now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue Click No not this time then Next gt Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 9 Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps vou install software for SPROG Decoder Programmer 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD 9 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Click Install from a list or specific location then Next gt Found New Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options eS Search for the best driver in these locations Use the check boses below to lint or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search
8. Operator oo OE Number Manufacturer Owner Model DCC Address Comment Decoder Family QSI Diesel Ver 7 Decoder Model BLI F7 Decoder Comment Filename Reset to defaults ee Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all sheets nn Direct bit mode programming idle Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 23 Click on the Basic tab and you will see the most basic settings for the decoder including the address Initially all of the data fields are coloured red or yellow to show that no data has been read from or written to the decoder There are eight read and write buttons at the bottom of the window Click Read full sheet to read the data for the current tab from the decoder Clicking Read all sheets will read every CV from the decoder and may take a considerable time to complete Pi Program lt new loco in Service Mode Programming Track File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights BEMF Indexed CVs asi Misc Consist Advanced Sound i Sound Levels Vs l Sound Volume Control Roster Entry Basic Motor Speed Control Function Map Lights f Analog Controls a te Primary Address B Extended Address o Address Format Manufacturer ID 113 _ Manufacturer Version No o Locomotive Direction Product number BB FL Location Power Source Conversion Read changes on sheet Write changes on sheet
9. The icon may be repositioned by clicking and holding the right mouse button and dragging the icon to its new position In the example below a right hand turnout has been added and moved The pop up menu shows the accessory address prefixed with ST for SPROG Turnout The turnout may be rotated disabled or removed using the same menu M Panel Max Edit Help ST 1 Rotate 1 Disable Remove Clicking the Add icon button will add a straight track section In the next step two straight line segments and a left hand turnout address 2 have been added and aligned to represent the layout of a passing loop Ln Panel Joa Edit Help ST Rotate 1 Disable Remove Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 34 Left clicking on a turnout icon will change the icon and send the appropriate DCC accessory command to change the turnout on the layout Here both turnouts have been clicked to select the route into and out of the passing loop The track power must be on for any accessory commands generated from the panel to be effective M Panel BAX Edit Help Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 35 Layout Control with SPROG II SPROG Command Station Mode A new feature in DecoderPro versions from 1 9 2 onward is the ability to use SPROG Il as a command station with control of multiple locos through on screen throttles
10. and Koenig Electronics GmbH Decoder installed i Read type from decoder amp CJ Kuehn amp Li Lenz amp CJ MERG amp CJ Public domain and Bly amp CJ MERG d cJ MRE amp CJ Massoth Elektronik GmbH amp CJ North Coast Engineering amp CJ Mew York Byano Limited amp cJ GSindustries Programmer format Comprehensive Open Programmer Clicking the control or double clicking the folder icon next to a manufacturer name will open a list of decoder types from that manufacturer You can always manually select a decoder type in this way In most cases DecoderPro can determine the manufacturer and decoder type automatically Place a decoder equipped loco on the programming track and click on Read type from decoder In the example below DecoderPro has identified a QSI Industries BLI F7 Sometimes DecoderPro can identify the manufacturer but not exact model of decoder fitted In these cases it will be necessary to select the decoder type manually Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 21 W Service Mode Programming Track Programmer Setup Bax File Roster Direct bit mode programming Atlas SD24 26 Atlas 8035 P3 horn Atlas 5035 H4710 whistle Atlas TM wiMars Atlas TM woiMars ELIAC6000 BLIC30 7 BU ESEG wittars Decoder installed BLI E3 E6 wosMars Read type from decoder BLI EME witlars BLI ESEG wo Mars BLI E wittars
11. sheets a Direct bit mode programming Again remember to write your changes Hovering over an item with the cursor will often show a short description for that item but It is highly recommended that you read the documentation for your decoder to get the best from it with DecoderPro Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 28 Using the DecoderPro Throttle Using a DecoderPro throttle it is possible to test run a loco after programming CVs e g to test the effect of changing the speed table of function mapping Using a rolling road or a continuous loop of track for programming is recommended for test running Using PanelPro and the throttle it is possible to control a small one engine in steam layout including control of accessories e g point motors with SPROG II More than one loco may be present on the layout but only one may be selected on the throttle and driven at one time Care should be taken when using the service mode programmer that only one loco is on the layout during programming or that the layout is isolated except for a short section of track for programming If a programming operation is performed whilst the whole layout is connected then incorrect data will be read from CVs and all locos on the layout will be re programmed On the main DecoderPro window click on the Tools menu item and then select Throttles and New Throttle M DecoderPro Fil
12. LI LJ CL EE EE EE EE EE _ M e M EE _ M _ M En _ D _ D _ D e D ECG _ O e _ D _ D E n Read changes on sheet Write changes on sheet Read full sheet Write full sheet P Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all sheets Ps Direct bit mode programming Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 27 DecoderPro comes into its own for programming the many and varied options in a sound decoder Here is an example Sound tab from the BLI F7 where the volume of individual effects may be set Pi Program lt new loco in Service Mode Programming Track ole File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights BEMF Indexed CVs QSIMisc Consist Advanced Sound Sound Levels Sound Volume Control Roster Entry Basic Motor i Speed Control Function Map Lights Analog Controls if nothing shows up in this tab upgrade to JMRI 1 7 1 When programming in Ops mode see note on OS Misc tab Horn Triggered Doppler System Volume l I I l I I I Bell Select 1 indvidual Sound Volumes Note If a Read or Write for a sound fails this particular model does not support it Cooling Fan Long Air Let off Coupler Sounds Short Air Let off SON RS E Air Brakes Squealing Brakes ll Read changes on sheet Write changes on sheet Read full sheet Write full sheet P Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all
13. Read full sheet Write full sheet a Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all sheets ae Direct bit mode programming Each data field should return to white or the background colour of the window Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 24 To change to locos address type a new address in the Active DCC Address followed by carriage return The address field will turn orange indicating that the address has been changed but not yet written to the decoder Select the type of address to be set short or extended Pi Program lt new loco in Service Mode Programming Track File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights BEMF Indexed CVs QSI Misc Consist i Advanced Sound Sound Levels os Sound Volume Control Roster Entry _ Basic i i Speed Control Function Map Lights Analog Controls O One byte short address Active DCC Address Two byte extended address Primary Address 3 Extended Address 55 Address Format Two byte extended address 7 Manufacturer ID 113 Manufacturer Version No 7 Locomotive Direction normal Product number 104 FL Location 28 128 speed step format 7 Power Source Conversion DC conversion enabled 7 Read changes on sheet Write changes on sheet Read full sheet Write full sheet ee Read changes on all sheets Write changes on all sheets Read all sheets Write all sheets en Direct bit mode programming
14. SPROG Il User Guide 1 SPROG DCC SPROG II DCC Decoder Programmer User Guide Firmware version 2 x December 2007 Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 4 Introduction SPROG II is a DCC decoder programmer for connection to the serial port of a personal computer or similar device SPROG II is supported by DecoderPro and PanelPro both part of the JMRI project http jmri sourceforge net which by use of the java programming language allows platform independent support of a wide range of DCC hardware JMRI is shareware available as a free download SPROG II is also capable of operating a small layout using the features of DecoderPro and PanelPro A larger layout can be driven by using an external booster Requirements e Java programming language JRE from Sun Microsystems hitp java sun com e DecoderPro from http jmri sourceforge net e Regulated DC Power Supply see Table 1 e Short length or small oval of track for programming and or test running Features e Programs virtually all NMRA compliant DCC decoders e No extra hardware required for programming sound decoders e g QSI Soundtraxx e Easy to use graphical interface with DecoderPro e USB interface for easy connection to PC e USB activity LED shows communication wi
15. coders support the use of a speed table It is left as an exercise for the reader to experiment with the sliders for setting the speed table and the buttons just below The Force Straight option will give a linear relationship between the throttle position and the speed of the loco Constant ratio curve will give little change in speed at low throttle settings greater change at higher throttle Remember to write the changes on each sheet before moving to a new one Next click on the Function Map tab Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 26 The Function Map allows you in those decoders that support it to control which throttle function key is mapped to each output wire or operation e g sound effect of the decoder 4 Program lt new loco gt in Service Mode Programming Track cle File Reset Function Output Light Control Multi Auto Lights BEMF Indexed CVs QSI Misc Consist Advanced Sound Sound Levels Sound Volume Control Roster Entry Speed Control Function Map Analog Controls Use this sheet to determine which functions will control which outputs Description Output wire or operation 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Forward Headlight FO F Reverse Headlight FO R Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 Function 4 Function 5 Function 6 Function 7 Function 4 Function 9 Function 10 Function 11 Function 12 EL PILI LILI LI ts LIL CL EET 3 LI
16. d then be installed from the CD ROM or a downloaded copy A newer version of DecoderPro than that supplied on the CD ROM may be available from the JMRI download page http jmri sourceforge net download DecoderPro versions with an even sub version number e g 1 8 are stable production releases that have been well tested and should have no major issues Odd sub version numbers e g 1 9 1 1 9 2 are test releases that are generally stable but may exhibit issues especially with new features that may still be under development To install from the CD ROM browse to the directory specific to your operating system as per the previous step Double click on the JMRI 1 x exe file and follow the on screen instructions to install Connect the Power Supply Observe the correct polarity marked as OV and V when connecting the power supply to the pluggable terminal block SPROG II is protected against reverse polarity connection of the power supply but will not work unless the polarity is correct The power LED will illuminate steadily when the SPROG II is powered up and Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 8 the USB connected to the host computer next step The power LED will flash when the programming track is powered up Install SPROG II USB drivers Use the supplied USB cable to connect SPROG II to the host computer The power LED should be lit The first time you do this you will see the
17. e Edit Tools Roster Panels SPROG Debug Help Programmers h Tables p Throttles New Throttle Clocks Save Throttle Layout derPro 1 8 part of the JMRI project Power Control Load Throttle Layout Turnout Control Edit Throttle Preferences Simple Signal Logic ning Track Programmer Sensor Groups Send DCC packet SPROG II when used as a programmer supports the use of one DecoderPro throttle See Layout Control with SPROG II for details of how to use SPROG Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 29 ll as a command station with multiple throttles When the throttle window opens enter the loco address and click Set With SPROG Il loco address less than 128 are assumed to be short 2 digit addresses Addresses greater than 127 are assumed to be extended 4 digit addresses setting the loco address will enable the function buttons and speed slider M Throttle View Edit Power Forward C Reverse Cl STOP No Hem Selected gt The LED icon in the centre of the menu bar is the track power control and must be clicked until it is green to turn on the track power The SPROG II power LED will flash when the track power is live Note After programming using the service mode programmer the track power is always left in the off state and must be turned on again from the throttle power control before the loco can be run The function ke
18. grammer il 5 Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case your system needs to be restored in the future Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 14 Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for F SPAOG Decoder Programmer Click Finish to close the wizard Cancel Click Finish Edit DecoderPro Preferences The next step is to the DecoderPro preferences in order to allow the software to connect to the SPROG II First you must ascertain which COM port was assigned to SPROG II during the driver installation Open the System Properties from the Windows Control Panel you may need to switch to classic view Alternatively right click on the Desktop My Computer Icon and select Properties Select the Hardware tab Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 15 System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates ___ Remote General Computer Name Hardware Advanced Device Manager hee The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed E on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets You make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update le
19. ht 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 19 Getting Started With DecoderPro see the DecoderPro website http jmri sourceforge net for updates and latest information Join the JMRI Yahoo group http groups yahoo com group jmriusers for help from other DecoderPro users and the team who develop it Ensure that all software and drivers are installed and that DecoderPro preferences have been setup Start DecoderPro The main window will open and show the current connection method as set by the preferences In the following example Connected via SPROG on COM4 M DecoderPro Jon File Edit Tools Roster Panels SPROG Debug Help Decoder DecoderPro 1 6 part of the JMRI project LE Pro littp imri sf netDecoderPro Connected via SPROG on COM4 Java version 1 6 0 03 en_GB Service Mode Programming Track Programmer Click Service Mode Programming Track Programmer to open the Programmer Setup window The new window shows a list of decoder manufacturers Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 20 W Service Mode Programming Track Programmer Setup otg File Roster Direct bit mode programming Use 1ocomotive settings for enone newioco gt gt wem amp EJ NMRA o Li Atlas amp CJ Broadway Limited Imports LLC amp Bachmann Trains amp CJ CML Systems amp CJ CT Elektronik amp CJ CYP Products amp A Digitrax amp CJ Electronic Solutions Lim GmbH Haber
20. it or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Search removable media floppy CD ROM Include this location in the search JESUS BW Windowes 2000 sP Vista Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 13 Click Search for the best driver in these locations then Include this location in the search and then Browse to find the driver directory on the CD ROM supplied with SPROG II Click Next gt Hardware Installation A The software you are installing for this hardware SPAROG Decoder Programmer has not passed Windows Logo testing to werty its compatibility with Windows PR ell me why this testing i im Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway E Click Continue Anyway Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software F SPAOG Decoder Fro
21. language JRE required by DecoderPro Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC
22. ld and scroll down to select SPROG Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 17 M Preferences Layout connection Serial port Baud rate Metal CDEMotif Windows Classic Windows Programmer defaults Format Comprehensve 7 _ Show Advanced Preferences Click the arrow in the Serial Port field and select the COM port noted in the earlier step Select the desired GUI style Select the Comprehensive Programmer Format Click Save Quit now Click Yes DecoderPro will save the new settings and exit Connect the Programming Track The programming track MUST be isolated from all other DC or DCC control systems and connected only to the SPROG II Damage may E result to the SPROG Il or other equipment if this rule is not followed Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 18 Connect the SPROG II to the programming track using the Track terminals of the pluggable terminal block There is no requirement to observe any particular polarity when connecting the programming track The DCC output voltage will be approximately 1V below the power supply voltage During programming the track current is sensed 100ms after the programming track is powered up If the current exceeds 250mA then the programming track power is removed to avoid potential damage to an incorrectly installed decoder Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyrig
23. locos some slots should always be left free for sending function control commands These free will be shared between throttles as required it is not necessary to have a free slot for every throttle Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 40 Using an External Booster with SPROG II Yes it is possible To come in a future release of this document Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 41 Connecting and Using Multiple SPROG Ils At the present time it is not possible to use the alternate connection method in DecoderPro to connect a second SPROG Il It is however possible to run two or more separate instances of DecoderPro connected to two or more SPROG Ils e g One SPROG II in command station mode running the layout One SPROG II in normal or command station mode running PanelPro to control accessories One SPROG II in normal mode connected to a programming track If used this way the programming track should be wired via a DPDT switch so that it can be connected to the main layout to allow locos to be driven on to it or connected to the SPROG II programmer not both at the same time Never connect more than one SPROG Il or a SPROG II and any other booster or DC controller to the same section of track Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 42 Determining the SPROG II Firmware Version To Come in a futu
24. lying 163mA to the layout A loco with address 997 is running in reverse at speed step 35 and a loco with address 1 is running forwards at speed step 43 When you use a function button on a throttle you will see an extra slot occupied momentarily with the address of the loco on that throttle and speed 0 This indicates that the function command is being sent to the loco To allow for errors in reception function commands are repeated three times After the third copy is sent the slot will be cleared Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 39 Short one byte Versus Extended two byte Addressing The DCC specification allows two forms of loco address e Short addresses in the range 1 127 e Extended addresses in the range 1 10239 Most DCC system impose their own arbitrary limits on these address ranges In SPROG Command Station mode the allowable address ranges are e Short addresses TBD e Long addresses 7BD How Many Locos Can Be Controlled sixteen slots are available but SPROG Il is not capable of operating sixteen locos without an external booster Run each loco individually with a representative load and note the current reading The total required for your layout will depend upon the diversity or how many and which locos are to be operated at the same time It should be possible to run at least 3 or 4 modern HO 00 or N lightly loaded
25. m the SPROG menu in the main DecoderPro window Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 37 M DecoderPro BEX File Edit Tools Roster Panels SPROG Debug Help Slot Monitor Command Monitor The top portion of the slot monitor contains a checkbox to control whether unused slots are displayed a button to force an emergency stop of all locos and the output current being supplied by the SPROG Il The output current reading will not reflect the layout current if an external booster is being used The output current readings are filtered and averaged over a number of readings by SPROG II and the display in the slot monitor will change more slowly than the actual output current The remainder of the slot monitor is the list of slots at least one slot is associated with each throttle see below Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 38 FE SPROG Slot Monitor Show unused slots estop all lout 0 163 A Slot o m Speed Consi EStop In Wise ae HS io gt eso o Fee mee fue F a s eso o Fee mee fue F e eso p o Fee ree fue F r eso p o pee F e eso p o fee mee f F o eso p o pee mee fue F m eso p o pee mee fn F n eso p o Fee mee fue F 2 eso p o fee mee fue F o eso p o pee mee foe F u eso p o Fee mee fue F 5 eso p o Fee mee fue F In this example SPROG II is supp
26. re release of this document Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 43 Updating SPROG II With the Bootloader To Come in a future release of this document Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 44 Troubleshooting Before reporting any problems please check the SPROG II homepage for any bug reports or updates There is a SPROG II FAQ page which will be updated to reflect the most common questions people have about SPROG If you have problems with programming a decoder or operating DecoderPro throttles for instance please turn on the SPROG command monitor How to do it in pictures will be in a future release of this document found under the SPROG menu in DecoderPro recreate the problem and send the output of the command monitor to sorog sprog dcc co uk with a description of the problem Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 45 Useful Links SPROG homepage http www sprog dcc co uk for the latest information updates downloads etc for SPROG II SPROG DCC Yahoo group http groups yahoo com group sprog dcc for latest news and discussion of DecoderPro Java Model railroad Interface http jmri sourceforge net for DecoderPro JMRI Yahoo group http groups yahoo com group jmriusers for latest news and discussion of DecoderPro Sun Microsystems http java sun com to download the Java programming
27. th the PC e Power LED flashes when programming track power is live Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 5 Specification Operating Conditions Parameter Minimum Nominal Maximum DC Input supply 10V 15V voltage not programmino programming Vin supply current Oo Operating Layout Operating Temperature Range Output Load programming Output Load Operating Layout Notes 1 Minimum supply voltage depends upon the requirements of the de coder being programmed In general it is safer to use as low a voltage as possible in case of problems with a newly installed decoder 2 SPROG II will remove track power if output current exceeds 250mA as measured 100ms after applying power Surge current during de coder power up may be considerably greater than this 3 Depends upon required DCC current 4 SPROG II is protected against reverse polarity connection of the pow er supply but will not work unless the polarity is correct SPROG Il is not protected against track and power connections a being interchanged Table 1 Specitication Operating Conditions Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 6 Installation The following steps are required to install SPROG II before you can use it for the first time e Install the Java Runtime Environment JRE e Install DecoderPro e Connect the Power Supply e Install SPROG II USB drivers e
28. the main DecoderPro window click on the Panels menu item and then select New Panel M DecoderPro File Edit Tools Roster Panels SPROG Debug Help New panel art of the JMRI project Load panels i ecoderPro Store panels Run script ROG on COM4 Thread Monitor 1 03 en_GB Script Output F piak Service Mode Pr Script Entry Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 32 A blank Panel and the Panel Editor window will open M Panel Editor File Help x 20 y 30 Pick background image Add right hand turnout Add left hand turnout e Add sensor Add signal head Add memory Add reporter Add multi sensor Panel tems popup menus active Panel tems can be repositioned Panel items control layout Panel has menu You can set the panel name to be used when saving the panel Use the File menu in the panel editor to save the panel You can draw a background track plan in a graphical editing tool and then load the image as the background for the panel It may take some experimenting to get the track spacing correct to match the panel icons Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG II User Guide 33 To add a turnout click in the box next to the Add right left hand turnout button Enter the accessory address of the turnout and click the appropriate Add button A turnout icon will be added to the panel
29. ts pou set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Hardware Protiles Hardware profiles provide way for you to set up and store ga different hardware configurations Hardware Profiles Apoy Click Device Manager 4 Device Ma nager File Action View Help H a e 4 23 Keyboards 7 Mice and other pointing devices P8H MicrochipTools a Monitors F BS Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT i SPROG Decoder Programmer Cot Me Processors Sound video and game controllers Hs Storage volumes System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Click the to open the Ports COM amp LPT category and note the COM port assignment for the SPROG II COM4 in this example Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 16 Now start DecoderPro by double clicking the icon that was placed on the Windows desktop during the installation P DecoderPro Tools Roster Panels Debug Help er DecoderPro 1 8 part of the JMRI project Peo http jmri sf netDecoderPro Connected via none on none Java version 1 6 0_03 en_GB Le Preferences Layout connection GUI style Metal O CDEMotif Windows Classic C Windows Programmer defaults _ Show Advanced Preferences Click the arrow in the Layout connections fie
30. ys have a latching operation Click once to turn a function on click again to turn the function off Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 30 To control the loco speed click and drag the slider caret the pointy bit For fine control of speed click on the slider just above or below the caret The STOP button will stop the loco but does not turn off the track power To set a different loco address click the Dispatch or Release button These two buttons have the same effect with SPROG II Speed Matching of Locos To come in a future release of this document Measuring Loco Current Loco current may be measured by using SPROG II in command station mode and using the slot monitor see Layout Control with SPROG II Version 1 1 December 2007 Copyright 2007 SPROG DCC SPROG Il User Guide 31 Getting Started With PanelPro The PanelPro tool included with JMRI allows SPROG II to be used for the control of DCC accessory decoders for point turnout control The limited output voltage and current capability of SPROG II means that it is not suitable for use with accessory decoders that take power from DCC Accessory decoders should be chosen that take commands from DCC but use a separate power input for the point motors This is only a very brief introduction see the PanelPro homepage at http jmri sourceforge net apps PanelPro PanelPro html for more details On
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