reporter failing to update memory after track power is restored #reporters

#169594

Hi all
The issue is that a train passing RFID data via a reporter will initially update the block memory with the tag value which the passes from block to block as the train moves, this is as expected. if the track power is cut either manually or via a cutout system following a derailment, upon power restoration the memories are all blank as expected as the track sensors cannot see the train. The reporter block however retains the data that was previously read and passed to the block.
As the train passes over the reader again the reporter sees the data from the tag but fails to update the memory for the block involved, This however is only the case if the ID from the reader is the same as that already in the reporter. If a Different ID tag is read the reporter updates the block memory as expected.
I cannot understand why this should be happening unless the reader is only updating upon a change in the held value.

some insight would be helpful

Tim

Re: Items needed to set up a programming track

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>>>> One of the best SPROG features is you can open a JMRI throttle to test the? changes you just made, without touching the Loc.
Switches from programming to full power test, to programming automatically. No DPDT toggles or separate running and programming tracks needed.
The only other system that does that is Intellibox.?<<<<<

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This capability is not limited to the Sprog nor the intellibox.

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Both the NCE Power Cab and the NCE Power Pro systems have this capability.

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Beset regards,

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Steve

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Steve Haas

Snoqualmie, WA

Re: Problems Using NCE USB Interface Version 7 ?

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Dave,

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Here is the information you have requested.? Let me know if you see anything out of the norm.? I will continue to investigate on my side.? Thanks…

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2020-02-17 12:44:15,042 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - * JMRI log ** [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:15,062 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - This log is appended to file: C:\Users\kevin\JMRI\log\messages.log [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:15,062 util.Log4JUtil??????????????????????? INFO? - This log is stored in file: C:\Users\kevin\JMRI\log\session.log [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:15,093 apps.Apps???????????????????????????? INFO? - InstallTest version 4.18+R37ad3d0 starts under Java 1.8.0_181 on Windows 10 amd64 v10.0 at Mon Feb 17 12:44:15 EST 2020 [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:26,831 profile.ProfileManagerDialog????????? INFO? - Automatically starting with profile Ellis_Rail_Yard_12.3ea490be after timeout. [AWT-EventQueue-0]

2020-02-17 12:44:26,831 apps.Apps???????????????????????????? INFO? - Starting with profile Ellis_Rail_Yard_12.3ea490be [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:27,300 node.NodeIdentity???????????????????? INFO? - Using 0b617769-547a-4f44-8e82-11fbce9fe773 as the JMRI storage identity for profile id 3ea490be [AWT-EventQueue-0]

2020-02-17 12:44:27,487 xml.AbstractSerialConnectionConfigXml INFO? - Starting to connect for "NCE" [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:27,983 usbdriver.UsbDriverAdapter??????????? INFO? - NCE USB COM5? port opened at 9600 baud [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,108 nce.NceConnectionStatus?????????????? INFO? - NCE EPROM revision = 7.3.0 [AWT-EventQueue-0]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,708 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path program: is C:\Program Files (x86)\JMRI\ [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,739 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path preference: is C:\Users\kevin\JMRI\Ellis_Rail_Yard_12.jmri\ [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,740 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path profile: is C:\Users\kevin\JMRI\Ellis_Rail_Yard_12.jmri\ [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,742 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path settings: is C:\Users\kevin\JMRI\ [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,742 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path home: is C:\Users\kevin\ [main]

2020-02-17 12:44:28,749 util.FileUtilSupport????????????????? INFO? - File path scripts: is C:\Program Files (x86)\JMRI\jython\ [main]

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Kevin Ellis
(859) 469-3866
ktellis68@...

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From: Dave Heap
Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2020 4:46 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [jmriusers] Problems Using NCE USB Interface Version 7 ?

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ktellis68,

On 17 Feb 2020, at 4:56 AM, ktellis68@... wrote:

I believe I am experiencing the same problem as well.? I have PowerCab version 1.65 and just recently purchased the NCE USB Interface.? I am using Windows 10 and have the latest version of Java installed (1.8).? I have also installed the latest windows version of the driver as well.? I have been playing around with the jumpers (all off, all on, and a mixture of on and off).? Still not having any luck recognizing loco's.? The led's for both the type b port on CAB bus do light when attempting to send commands.? I have the correct port set and have tried various Baud rates (9600 and 19600).

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Power Cab Instructions

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The best beginner-level settings for a Power Cab (any version) and an NCE USB (any version) ?are:

- All USB Jumpers off (or at least 2, 3 & 4. Jumper 1 is ignored).

- JMRI preferences are:

-- System manufacturer: NCE

-- System connection: ?NCE USB

-- Serial port: <whatever is appropriate for your system>

-- USB version: V7.x.x

-- System: PowerCab

-- Additional Connection Settings checkbox ON

--- Baud rate: 9600.

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The JMRI system console log should then report V6.3.0 or V7.3.0.

If you don't get a version number in the log or the system does not work, Use Help->System Console...->Copy to clipboard and paste into a post for us to see.

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Also please advise the behaviour of the two LEDs (marked USB and CAB BUS) on the NCE USB (normal behaviour is both to flicker briefly when processing commands, either or both stuck on denotes a problem). Also the behaviour of the LED on the Power Cab Panel (normal behaviour is on, with a brief flicker when JMRI switches it into or out of programming mode).

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Dave in Australia

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Re: Edit windows

#169591

Roger,

You are correct, the dialog window location does present a nuisance for some editing situations.

However, it is just another window, and as such can be dragged out of the way. Perhaps I was not bothered with the extra action in the past, but now that I am aware of the situation, who knows what happens the next time.

Cliff in Baja SoCal

Programming ESU LokPilot 5 with DecoderPro #esu-decoders

Dr. Joern Behnke

#169590

Hallo,
want to set CVs for above decoder. Unfortunately there is no such decoder in "New Loco", only WSU LokSound 5.
Do I take that one?
Thanks and regards

Joern

Re: Items needed to set up a programming track

#169589

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Even better if you use "command Mode" you can see changes? in real time, great for sorting out sound and lighting issues. Rick.

On 2/17/2020 8:40 AM, thomasmclae via Groups.Io wrote:

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One of the best SPROG features is you can open a JMRI throttle to test the? changes you just made, without touching the Loc.
Switches from programming to full power test, to programming automatically. No DPDT toggles or separate running and programming tracks needed.
The only other system that does that is Intellibox.?

Thomas
DeSoto, TX

Re: CATS Error Message #cats

#169588

Mark,

The error message reads like one (or more) signal heads do not have aspects defined (CATS does not know what aspects the signal head can display).? See Section 8.1 of the designer manual.? Specifically, the "Create Aspects" button.? when you click on "Create Aspects", you will get the aspect definition table.? Even if you don't change anything, be sure to Accept it.

Rodney

Re: Edit windows

#169587

Anyone else experiencing this?
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Roger

Re: Items needed to set up a programming track

#169586

One of the best SPROG features is you can open a JMRI throttle to test the? changes you just made, without touching the Loc.
Switches from programming to full power test, to programming automatically. No DPDT toggles or separate running and programming tracks needed.
The only other system that does that is Intellibox.?

Thomas
DeSoto, TX

Re: RailDriver not working in 4.18/Linux #raildriver #ubuntu

Randall Wood

#169585

Are you loading the RailDriver using the "RailDriver (Built In)" or the "RailDriver" menu item in the PanelPro->Debug menu?

Re: Items needed to set up a programming track

#169584

Hi Neafus,

What you want is an impossibility. JMRI sits in your computer, connected to whatever command station you choose that it supports. No command station means that you (and JMRI) cannot access your locos. Two of the most capable ones for modest prices are the NCE PowerCab and the Sprog.

Wouter

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On Sun, 16 Feb 2020 at 23:40, neafus via Groups.Io <dogbreath312=[email protected]> wrote:

No I don’t have a command station. I was hoping to use my windows 10 computer with jmri software an interface and a test track to just read and change the cv settings. I don’t need to run the engine.

Re: How do I create a directional sensor.

#169583

Phil
It is referring to internal sensors. Create one fwd and one reverse for each section.
Then edit the section, the combo box for them are at or near the bottom.
Steve G.

Re: How do I create a directional sensor.

#169582

Phil,

Just like the prototypes, it takes two sensors to detect direction.

If A and then B, one direction but if Band then A, the other direction.

Your pairs of block sensors might provide enough information, depending upon how much granularity is needed, Sometimes a pair of photocells that straddle the boundary between two adjacent blocks might be advisable.

Cliff in Baja SoCal

Re: Items needed to set up a programming track

#169581

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In A word SPROG. Will do everything you want and more.

On 2/16/2020 2:19 PM, neafus via Groups.Io wrote:

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I hope I’m not posting to a worn out topic but I need some information. ?I am wanting to set a decoder programming track to program decoders from different manufacturers. With the jmri software what interface will work for most decoders or do I need multiple interfaces to cover the most manufacturers. I need this because I rebuild O and HO trains. I only need a programming track for installing new decoders or reprogramming, no throttles needed.

Re: back up and restore operations files #operationspro

#169580

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Here is what I do. Main machine is a desktop. I run a manual Back-up. Then I copy that back-up to my portable drive. Plug that drive into my Laptop and copy the folder into the "Backups" folder and then Restore that folder in the Laptop. Then I just reverse the process to get the modified files back to my Desktop.

Jim

On 2/16/2020 8:14 PM, Burnell Breaker via Groups.Io wrote:

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Hi Jim,

Should I then restore with the new files or copy again to the original computer?

Thanks!

Burnell

On Sunday, February 16, 2020, 08:10:40 PM CST, Jim Elbe <jelbe1953@...> wrote:

Burnell,

Copy the folder with the 6 files and you are good to go. That is what I do.

Jim E.

On 2/16/2020 7:43 PM, Burnell Breaker via Groups.Io wrote:

I am looking to know how to back up the operations file to a flash drive, work on the file on another computer and then restore the updated file to the original computer. I see where it usually is backed up to but don't know if I just copy that file to my flash drive or if there is another way to do it.

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Thanks!

Burnell Breaker

Re: back up and restore operations files #operationspro

#169579

Hi Jim,

Should I then restore with the new files or copy again to the original computer?

Thanks!

Burnell

On Sunday, February 16, 2020, 08:10:40 PM CST, Jim Elbe <jelbe1953@...> wrote:

Burnell,

Copy the folder with the 6 files and you are good to go. That is what I do.

Jim E.

On 2/16/2020 7:43 PM, Burnell Breaker via Groups.Io wrote:

I am looking to know how to back up the operations file to a flash drive, work on the file on another computer and then restore the updated file to the original computer. I see where it usually is backed up to but don't know if I just copy that file to my flash drive or if there is another way to do it.

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Thanks!

Burnell Breaker

Re: back up and restore operations files #operationspro

#169578

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Burnell,

Copy the folder with the 6 files and you are good to go. That is what I do.

Jim E.

On 2/16/2020 7:43 PM, Burnell Breaker via Groups.Io wrote:

Show quoted text

I am looking to know how to back up the operations file to a flash drive, work on the file on another computer and then restore the updated file to the original computer. I see where it usually is backed up to but don't know if I just copy that file to my flash drive or if there is another way to do it.

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Thanks!

Burnell Breaker

back up and restore operations files #operationspro

#169577

I am looking to know how to back up the operations file to a flash drive, work on the file on another computer and then restore the updated file to the original computer. I see where it usually is backed up to but don't know if I just copy that file to my flash drive or if there is another way to do it.

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Thanks!

Burnell Breaker

Re: CATS Error Message #cats

#169576

Rodney,
I made changes to use LS and LT and saved the panel.? It still doesn't load but the first error message I listed above is gone.? Now it says:

2020-02-16 18:56:32,736 ptionhandler.UncaughtExceptionHandler ERROR - Uncaught Exception caught by jmri.util.exceptionhandler.UncaughtExceptionHandler [AWT-EventQueue-0]

java.lang.NullPointerException

at cats.layout.items.PhysicalSignal.setAspect(PhysicalSignal.java:182)

at cats.layout.items.SecSignal.tumbleDown(SecSignal.java:141)

at cats.layout.items.SecSignal.nextSignal(SecSignal.java:229)

at cats.layout.items.PtsEdge.setFrogSignal(PtsEdge.java:582)

at cats.layout.items.FrogSignal.setPredecesor(FrogSignal.java:68)

at cats.layout.items.BlkEdge.locateFeeder(BlkEdge.java:243)

at cats.layout.items.Section.wireSignals(Section.java:363)

at cats.gui.Screen.findBounds(Screen.java:230)

at cats.gui.Screen.init(Screen.java:722)

at cats.gui.DispPanel.jMenuFileOpen_actionPerformed(DispPanel.java:186)

at cats.gui.DispPanel$1.actionPerformed(DispPanel.java:366)

at javax.swing.AbstractButton.fireActionPerformed(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.AbstractButton$Handler.actionPerformed(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.fireActionPerformed(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.setPressed(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.AbstractButton.doClick(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicMenuItemUI.doClick(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicMenuItemUI$Handler.mouseReleased(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Component.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)

at javax.swing.JComponent.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Component.processEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Container.processEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.retargetMouseEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Window.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventQueue.access$500(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventQueue$3.run(Unknown Source)

at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)

at java.security.ProtectionDomain$JavaSecurityAccessImpl.doIntersectionPrivilege(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventQueue$4.run(Unknown Source)

at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)

at java.security.ProtectionDomain$JavaSecurityAccessImpl.doIntersectionPrivilege(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEventForFilters(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForFilter(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)

at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(Unknown Source)

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How do I create a directional sensor.

#169575

I had have?

Digitrax DCS51, PR4, BDL168 and my lap top windows 10, using Panel Pro 4.18+R37.

I have created a 6 block test loop and three section of two block each.

The sensors have been allocated to the blocks and the transits have have been created using the auto import function.

In the sensor window the Set Directional sensor Logic has 3 errors.?

Checking the System Console the state reads for each section

Missing direction sensor in section IYLYSEC1 [AWT-EventQueue-0]

Any suggestion how?to fix this?

The edit section table of entry points is completed and correct.

I am missing something.

Phil