The 76
4xx Light signals , as announced in 2013, are starting to ship
In all outward appearances they appear identical to the 76
3xx signals of a decade ago.
- no consideration for left hand running orientation
- fixed length of cable (length not documented anywhere)
Addressing however aligns with more recent devices -
i.e. DIP switch with CV override possibleNotes:
- For 3 and 4 aspect signals the 2nd address is fixed at the next consecutive address
- The Distant signal address can only be set with CVs -
A cryptic reference is made to the use of MM whereby The address for the distant signal located on the mast, the next address on the 76495, on the 76496 and 76497 the address after the next address, is assigned automatically. This address cannot be changed This does not seem to allow a simple oval with (e.g.) 3 blocks and the last distance masthead cannot be set as the first home ??
Distance signal 76480/1 initially shipping (27Apr) with no 7649x Home signals available- which is a bit surprising as, from pg8, ...
a)
This signal is designed for installation on H0 digital model railroad layouts in conjunction with the 76491, 76493, 76494, 76495, 76496, and 76497 signals- none of these have shipped yet
b)
These distant signals cannot be used together with the 76371/76372/76383/76391/76393/76394 signals.- so much for any sort of backward compatibility
76480/1 Distance Signals Manual available online - version 243171/0215/Ha1Pw
Any characteristic configuration is done on the associated home signal with the following capabilities noted
(Some reference to CV40 but you have to refer to the home signal manual for what it actually does)
CV52 Distant Signal Switching duration LED on/off- 0 = 0 seconds
- 1 = 0.175 seconds
- 2 = 0.35 seconds
- 3 = 0.5 seconds
CV54 Distance Signal Cross fading behavior- 0 = simultaneously
- 1 = one after the other
- 2 = one after the other 0.1 sec. pause
- 3 = one after the other 0.5 sec. pause
Other technical specs about power and protocol are a bit un-needed as both these are covered off by the fact that the Distance Signal may only be connected to a companion home signal decoder. The protocol reference continues to allude to MFX capability as being available with CS2 v4.0 in 2Q15 but without any suggestion of what this means.
76491/3/4 Home Signals Manual available online - version 243357/0215/Ha2Pw
also includes 76471/2 Shunting signals
NOTE : manual updated to 243357/0415 (see later post of 31May2015)76495/6/7 Home & Distance Signals Manual available online - version 243413/0315/Ha1Pw
CV40 Meaning Lighting 0 - 15 (15) 0 light off - Dimming 0-15 : whereby 15 = 100% brightness
CV48 Home Signal Switching duration LED on/off- 0 = 0 seconds
- 1 = 0.175 seconds
- 2 = 0.35 seconds
- 3 = 0.5 seconds
CV50 Home Signal Cross fading behavior- 0 = simultaneously
- 1 = one after the other
- 2 = one after the other 0.1 sec. pause
- 3 = one after the other 0.5 sec. pause
CV45 appears to reflect the actual masthead of the specific product and cannot (Should not) be changed)
CV45 Signal Type Home signal:- 2 = 76495 Block signal
- 3 = 76497 Entry signal
- 4 = 76496 Exit signal
On the
Home&Distance Signal - CV 46 defines what type of signal the DOWNSTREAM home signal is
CV46 Signal Type Distant Signal belongs to
- 2 = Block signal
- 3 = Entry signal
- 4 = Exit signal
Edited by user 31 May 2015 11:41:10(UTC)
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