User manual

DigitalBooster DB-4 – Manual
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After a new start of the digital command station, PC and model railway software
the DigitalBooster DB-4 will react immediately to the received commands and will
supply again digital current to the tracks.
If the model railway software will be finalized the software will deactivate at first the
WatchDog-Function with the command basic address “round” and the layout can
now operate without PC via the digital command station.
9. DB-4 switching On and Off via Accessory Address:
The DigitalBooster DB-4 can be switched On and Off via an accessory address
(turnout command). Address programming explained in chapter 6.
The DigitalBooster DB-4 can be switched Off via the basic address + 2 “round” of
the address block programmed for the On/Off-switch function. The DigitalBooster
DB-4 can be switched On via the basic address + 2 “straight”.
WatchDog or On-/Off sw. Function
inactive not used Stop not used
round / red / - round / red / - round / red / - round / red / -
1 2 3 4
straight / green / + straight / green / + straight / green / + straight / green/ +
WatchDog or not used Go not used
inactive On-/ Off sw. Funktion
The On-/Off switch function via Accessory- or Turnout Address has no function if
the Jumper J1 “Short Report” has been set.
via command station via accessory address
Jumper J1 "Short Report" Stop Go Stop Go
set X X - -
removed X X X X
“X” indicates switching possible
“-“ indicates switching not possible
10. DB-4 switching On and Off via external push button:
The DigitalBooster DB-4 can be switched on and off with the external Stop/Go
Keys. These keys can be installed at the layout rim and used as emergency switch-
off keys.