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Re: New file uploaded to [email protected]
Hi Dennis
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Thanks for the sight of the preliminary version. The section which in my opinion needs more explanation is paras 6 and 7 i.e. how to reprogram the 4018 outputs to operate different types of accessories. I understand how to program with presets, and have successfully done so. But how does one achieve the first para 6 example of 6 different presets, for example? Maybe a couple of programming examples with explanatory values? many thanks Chris On 27/05/2019 16:48, [email protected] Notification wrote:
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New file uploaded to [email protected]
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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group. File: DR4018-Manual.EN.20190527 (Preliminary).pdf Uploaded By: Dennis Cherry Description: You can access this file at the URL: Cheers, |
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Re: New DR4018 Documents soon.
On 26/05/2019 18:03, Dennis Cherry wrote:
There will be 2 new documents available so on the DR4018 .Hi Dennis Thanks for the info. The advanced document will be very welcome - there are some big gaps in the present info in terms of how to program individual outputs. Look forward to seeing it in due course! -- Chris |
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New DR4018 Documents soon.
There will be 2 new documents available so on the DR4018 .
These documents will be in English only for the US market. Documents will have a USA flag instead of a British flag in the upper right hand corner. These documents are formatted to US Letter paper size. The first one is the DR4018 manual with grammar and translation corrections. The second document will be a DR4018 (Advanced) with more detail and all types on information on how to change or reconfigure individual outputs, etc. The second documents also be using JMRI Decoder Pro for making your changes on the DR4018. Dennis |
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Re: DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
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On Apr 30, 2019, at 9:22 AM, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:
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Re: DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
开云体育George
Ryan and I have already spoken about this and with him being in the US and Mr being in the UK the quickest route was for me to send to Digikeijs directly - but I couldn’t as their website was broken - or the returns bit was, but
now it’s fixed and I can return to them for replacement items
Iain Morrison
07767 456746
? From: [email protected] on behalf of George Wiesner via Groups.Io <gp30emd2@...>
Ryan Matthews
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 2:08 pm To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Digikeijs], JMRI, Rocrail, Itrain, Walthers, Tortise, Cobalt, Switch Machine, Roco, Throttle DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website ?
Ironplanethobbies @gmail.com
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Re: DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
开云体育Ryan MatthewsIronplanethobbies @gmail.com On Apr 30, 2019, at 7:51 AM, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:
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Re: DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
开云体育Did you contact iron planet hobbies! Ryan Matthews will help you through any problems and he’s a good guy!?George On Apr 30, 2019, at 7:51 AM, Iain Morrison <w.iain.morrison@...> wrote:
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Re: DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
开云体育Through amazon from iron planet hobbies - Digikeijs have fixed the website now and I have created a RMA so will send them back tomorrow
Iain Morrison
07767 456746
? From: [email protected] on behalf of Dennis Cherry <dbcherry@...>
Lian:Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 12:39 pm To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Digikeijs], JMRI, Rocrail, Itrain, Walthers, Tortise, Cobalt, Switch Machine, Roco, Throttle DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website ?
Did you purchase the DR4018's directly from Digikeijs or a dealer? |
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DR4018 Issues and Digikeijs website
I have 2 x DR4018 that refuse to work correctly when I set them to CV47=6 for 8x point motors. The units will work correctly on the first 7 points but in the 8th they both give a constant output on #15 and a low voltage output on #16 when switched that way. I have proved this by using a 2 aspect signal which displays a full red irrespective of the setting for switch #8.
I have reset the unit CV8=8 several times, and confirmed it is resetting, then rest CV47=6 and the issue is always there. Another DR4018 works correctly on all ports. I have also tried using a separate 15v DC power source to isolate that possible?issue. I went to the Digikeijs website to create an RMA but I get a blank white page w2hen I go to create new return :( Any suggestions how to either fix the DR4018 or to get an RMA from Digikeijs to have the units replaced/repaired? Iain |
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DR4088LN-CS Excellent
I am building a small automated layout with detection using Stand-Alone Loconet and NCE PowerCab Command STATION.
The original plan had been to use a Digitrax BDL168. Having bought both a Digitrax PR4 and a BDL168 and spent several days building a loconet terminator it soon became apparent that this configuration was too complicated with regard to RailSync together with the lack of Command Station ground connection hich needed a pseudo ground circuit! I finally decided that a better way to go was to change to the Digikeijs DR4088LN-CS and a RR Circuits Locobuffer USB,? with a Sprog3 for a Command Station. As neither of these two devices will act as a loconet terminator I also purchased a M?llehem G?rdsproduktion Loconet Terminator. Having wired it all together on a small test board the DR4088LN-CS worked first time without any problems and at less than half the cost of a BDL168 for the same number of Inputs (16). ? Colin |
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
Dennis
Thanks for the update. I have previously used CDUs to fire more than one solenoid turnout motors per Accessory Decoder output, hence the question.? But to be quite honest with you The DR4018 is so cheap that I would just add a second decoder in the future. I personaly have found that even a Peco PL-10 fitted to a N Gauge turnout can be a bit iffy at 12v so it is nice to be able to go to 18V DC Colin |
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
A new DR4018 manual for the US English version is being finalized before release.
Here is what the manual says about powering the DR4018. 2.2 Technical specifications The connection terminals for power and signal (track voltage) are designed for a cross-section of 0.5 mm?. The terminals for Out 1- 8 are designed for a cross-section of 0.34 mm?. Each Out (1-8) consists of two outputs. The terminal with the designation "C" is always the common pole and always carries (+) potential. Terminals 1-18 are the respective outputs and always carry (-) potential. The DR4018 switches to minus (-). Protocol Max. Load per Out 1 - Out 8 = 2amps Total current of all outputs 3 amps Power supply 3A 12-18V DC? Recommended min. 12V DC 3A 12-18V AC Note on power supply: When using "old" transformers (AC output), malfunctions may occur during operation under certain circumstances.? When using a transformer, it must also be noted that the output voltage of the transformer must be multiplied by 1.4 and therefore a higher voltage is applied to the output of the DR4018 than to the input (power). For this reason we generally recommend the use of switching power supplies with at least 12V (DC) output voltage (DC voltage) and 3A output power at maximum load of the outputs. A CDU is only for a DC layout using ON/OFF or Momentary switches to prevent the turnout coils from getting hot and melting the plastic housing. |
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
On Sun, Apr 21, 2019 at 09:08 AM, James wrote:
Hello Colin James I took Dennis’s reply: ‘That should work wired directly to the DR4018 using Preset 0.’ To mean that a CDU should work when connected to the power terminals of the DR4018, as that was my original question. I then read: And took that to mean that the wiring for solenoid was as stated. It never occurred to me that Dennis was not referring to a CDU, and I am sorry that I may have misread Dennis’s reply as I did not mean to offend either of you. Please accept my sincere apologies. ? Colin. |
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
开云体育Hello ColinYou asked if you can us a CDU with the dr4018. So I answered this question. Dennis has told you how to us the dr4018 with ?solenoids witch does work but all you must do is use an external power supply to Moore the dr4018 and not use track power. Hope This helps. James On 21 Apr 2019, at 07:46, Colin Bennett via Groups.Io <bms.systems@...> wrote:
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
OK.
? Yesterday I received a DR4088LN-CS which I am hoping will replace a problematic Digitrax BDL168 in a ‘Stand Alone’ Loconet configuration, I will start a new Topic to report back as to how I get on. ? Colin |
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Re: DR4018 and CDU
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On 20 Apr 2019, at 07:47, Colin Bennett via Groups.Io <bms.systems@...> wrote:
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