Manual s88-BiDiB-Link Item no.
English s88-BiDiB-Link Contents 1. Definitions..................................................................................3 2. Getting started............................................................................4 3. Safety instructions.......................................................................6 4. Your s88-BiDiB-Link.....................................................................7 5. Technical specifications............................................................
s88-BiDiB-Link English 1. Definitions S88, HSI-88 and BiDiB are protocols for the data transfer between model railroad layouts and PC. S88 s88 is the most simple bus system to feedback PC conform data. At the s88 modules´ inputs is determined whether they are connected to earth or not (or in other words are closed or open). These feedback data are transferred from the s88 modules via an s88 interface into the PC where they are used as a basis for the PC control.
English s88-BiDiB-Link 2. Getting started How to use this manual This manual gives step-by-step instructions for safe and correct connecting of the device, and operation. Before you start, we advise you to read the whole manual, particularly the chapter on safety instructions and the checklist for trouble shooting. You will then know where to take care and how to prevent mistakes which take a lot of effort to correct. Keep this manual safely so that you can solve problems in the future.
s88-BiDiB-Link English Required materials In order to connect the s88 feedback modules and/or the BiDiB-knots to the s88-BiDiB-Link you need Ethernet patch cables (RJ-45). In order to provide a clear arrangement it is recommended to use cables of different colours, e.g.: blue for the s88 bus lines, green for the BiDiBus lines. In order to connect s88 feedback modules not providing a connection according to the standard s88-N but only a 6-pole connector, you need a suitable adapter, e.g.
English s88-BiDiB-Link 3. Safety instructions Risk of electric shock Touching powered, live components, impermissibly high humidity and condensation build up touching conducting components which are live due to malfunction, short circuits and connecting the circuit to another voltage than specified, can cause serious injury due to electrical shock. Take the following precautions to prevent this danger: Only operate indoors in a dry environment.
s88-BiDiB-Link English 4. Your s88-BiDiB-Link The s88-BiDiB-Link can be used as a PC interface for the s88 bus and/or as a BiDiB interface. Fig.
English s88-BiDiB-Link Use as a PC interface for the s88 bus The s88-BiDiB-Link has three RJ-45 sockets according to S88-N for the connection of three s88 bus lines. The standard s88-N regulates the assignment of commercial Ethernet patch-cables for use in s88 feedback systems. Unlike the 6-conductor connecting cables frequently used, the patch-cables used in computer networks are screened against outside electric signals. Thus using patch-cables reduces the liability to interference considerably.
s88-BiDiB-Link English 5. Technical specifications Supply voltage via the USB connection Current consumption (without connected devices) max. 40 mA Data protocols S88 (HSI-88) BiDiB Interfaces for s88 bus 3 RJ-45 sockets according to S88-N for 512 earth contacts each Interfaces for BiDiBus 2 RJ-45 sockets for max. 32 BiDiB knots PC interface USB 2.0 (connector: Mini-B) Protected to IP 00 Ambient temperature in use 0 ... +60 °C Ambient temperature in storage -10 ...
English s88-BiDiB-Link 6. Connecting the s88-BiDiB-Link Connect the s88-BiDiB-Link via RJ-45 patch cables to the s88 modules or the BiDiB knots. For the sake of clarity, we recommend to use different coloured patch cables for different types of bus lines, e.g. green for the BiDiBus, blue for the s88 bus. 6.1.
s88-BiDiB-Link English 6.2. Use as a BiDiB interface Connecting the BiDiB knots You can connect a maximum of 32 BiDiB knots to the s88-BiDiB-Link. The assignment to the two BiDiB connections is optional. Setting the protocol When using the s88-BiDiB-Link as a BiDiB interface, you have to choose the BiDiB protocol for the data transfer from the interface to the PC. For that purpose the connection JP3 has to be open.
English s88-BiDiB-Link 6.3. Connecting the PC Connect the s88-BiDiB-Link via the USB cable included in the package to you PC. In case the USB interface has not been installed on your PC, you will receive an appropriate indication. You have to download the driver from the internet then.
s88-BiDiB-Link English 7. Updates In order to adapt the s88-BiDiB-Link to new developments, you can perform a software update via BiDiB. For that purpose start the suitable PC software. As an alternative (e.g. when the software does not provide an update function) you can perform the update with special tools (e.g. BiDiB-Monitor or BiDiB-Wizard). Start the suitable part of the program and follow the instructions.
English s88-BiDiB-Link 8. Check list for troubleshooting Data are not transferred properly. Possible cause: The connection(s) between the s88-BiDiB-Link and the feedback modules / the BiDiB knots are interrupted. Check the connections.
s88-BiDiB-Link English 9. Guarantee bond For this product we issue voluntarily a guarantee of 2 years from the date of purchase by the first customer, but in maximum 3 years after the end of series production. The first customer is the consumer first purchasing the product from us, a dealer or another natural or juristic person reselling or mounting the product on the basis of selfemployment. The guarantee exists supplementary to the legal warranty of merchantability due to the consumer by the seller.
English s88-BiDiB-Link 10. EU declaration of conformity This product conforms with the EC-directives mentioned below and is therefore CE certified. 2004/108/EG on electromagnetic. Underlying standards: EN 55014-1 and EN 61000-6-3. To guarantee the electromagnetic tolerance in operation you must take the following precautions: Connect the transformer only to an approved mains socket installed by an authorised electrician.
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