Roco 10775 instructions for Z21 programming
I have a roco Z21 system, the rocco 10775 stationary decoder for 8 magnetic operated devices and the Fleischmann 611 uncoupler ramps. I can find no documentation on how to program these decoders to operate the uncouplers with the Z21.I have 5 decoders each running 8 ramps I am using an android smart phone for the controller HELP!
Thanks, you can email me at Railroads2005@yahoo.com
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The uncouplers are connected like switches, except that two uncouplers can be operated by one exit of the stationary decoder. A solenoid switch machine has two electromagnets inside which are alternatingly activated, the uncoupler machine only one. You thus connect one wire of each uncoupler to the center of the exit, the other two to the remaining exits. Activating the switch address as "Thrown" operates one uncoupler, activating the same address as "closed" operates the other. Thus you can operate 16 uncouplers on one decoder 10775. I'll email you a 10775 manual.
Urich
railroads20052015-02-21 14:02:36
It is not the issue with the Z21, most stationary decoders got a programming button, yours too.
It is very simple, press the program button on the decoder, a light should come on. Now go to the Z21 turnout switch page and switch the address you like the decoder to have. It remembers it and now the decoder "listens" to command on that address. Since you got an 8 turnout decoder, it will have 2 main addresses ( like 1 and 2 ). Each of that address got 4 sub-addresses, so 2x4=8. On the screen those would be the turnouts 1-8.
The next decoder the same way, it will have addresses 3 and 4, so on the screen it will be 9-16
Just continue until you run out of decoders
Br
Leif
the decoder can only be programmed on the first address, it automatically takes the second address. So one decoder programmed to address 5, will automatically also take address 6. You cannot split those addresses. I use Zimo MX820Y Decoders which got 3 addresses. When I program those to address 10, it automatically takes 11 and 12 as well.
Br
Leif
My old Teamdigital SMD8s behave the same way. One can assign addresses only in blocks of four. The new Digitrax DS64 allows individual addressing, and the new SMD8s allow that too. Have not bought any of the latter, I can only verify this for the Digitrax decoder. However, I would prefer the SMD8 over the DS64 because of its internal routing ability. I used one DS64 to fill holes on the numbering system for switches.
Ulrich
BR422015-02-24 06:04:47
Another reason I like Teamdigital is Bill's honesty. I had send him an email about using two SRC16s, two SIC24 and 3 BD8 detectors to set up a working signaling system (Cost about $450) together with my existing SMD8s and DS64, and mentioned that I might be able achieve the same using reed-contacts and magnets for about $25. His response was: Go with the cheaper solution, not the high tech one. The only time I am not using Bill's products if I have a switch/signal in a remote location, and it would require too long wires to get to the nearest SMD8. If he would still produce the two output SMD2, I would have used none of the Digitrax or NCE decoders.
Hint to Rey and Roman: Get their products, please! When I retire in a few years, I need some SIC24 signal controllers and block detectors to add interlocking to my signalling system.
Ulrich
BR422015-02-24 21:59:03
Good morning - I need to reopen this discussion but using the Z21 10836 switch decoder. I understand the concept of operating two uncouplers per single connection that would otherwise operate one turnout, but as shown in attach photos, I am only getting the first uncoupler to operate regardless of connection and which button I push. I have wired common black wire to middle pole, and the two different brown wires to A and B. What please am I doing wrong?
Are you sure that the wires are inserted deep enough, and that the insulation is removed far enough? Sounds obvious, but I had those problems with a couple of Teamdigital decoders. Also form your picture it is not very clear which outputs are for the decouplers.
Ulrich
Ulrich. Thanks. Before I saw your response I rewired and separated on the control panel the uncoupler symbols better. It works now. I appreciate always your answers.
Glad to help.
Ulrich