DCCar Infra-red function modules
FB-A, FB-B, FB-C, FB-D, FD-E, FB-G and FB-H

Each of these modules can contol upto 8 functions.

There are eight versions:

1. The FB-A has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   Connection 2 = Headlight on
   Connection 3 = Headlight off
   Connection 4 = Left indicators on
   Connection 5 = Right indicators on
   Connection 6 = Indicators off
   Connection 7 = Set speed to drive position 14 (half speed)
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 28 (full speed)
   
   Details of the FB-A module
   
   
2. The FB-B has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   Connection 2 = Hazard flashers on
   Connection 3 = Hazard Flashers/Indicators off
   Connection 4 = Blue lights on
   Connection 5 = Blue lights off
   Connection 6 = Front flashing Lights on
   Connection 7 = Front Flashing Lights Off
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 28 (full speed)
   
   Details of the FB-B module
   
   
3. The FB-C has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = Light 2 On
   Connection 2 = Light 2 Off
   
   Connection 4 = Light 3 Off
   Connection 5 = Increase speed by 2 steps
   Connection 6 = Decrease speed by 2 steps
   Connection 7 = Set speed to drive position 10
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 21
   
   Details of the FB-C module
   
   
4. The FB-D has the following outputs (only with DC0*XF decoders):
   Connection 1 = Stop and turn indicators off (time adjustable using CV107)
   Connection 2 = Stop and indicate left (time adjustable using CV107)
   Connection 3 = Stop and indicate right (time adjustable using CV107)
   Connection 4 = Stop and turn hazard flashers on (time adjustable using CV107) Connection 5 = Driving/starting with the speed set by CV110 and indicators off
   Connection 6 = Driving/starting with the speed set by CV110 and left indicator on
   Connection 7 = Driving/starting with the speed set by CV110 and right indicator on
   Connection 8 = Driving/starting with the speed set by CV110 and hazard flashers on
   
   Details of the FB-D module
   
   
5. The FB-E has the following outputs (only with DC0*XF decoders):
   Connection 1 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   Connection 2 = Bus stop, indicators off, interior light off
   Connection 3 = Bus stop, indicators off, interior light on
   Connection 4 = Bus stop, right indicator on, interior light on
   Connection 5 = Bus stop, hazard flashers on, interior light on
   Connection 6 = Bus departs with left indicator and interior light switched off
   Connection 7 = Slow to speed set in CV102 and indicate right
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   
   Details of the FB-E module
   
   
6. The FB-F has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = ABS/anti-collision system off
   Connection 2 = ABS/anti-collision system on
   Connection 3 = Ignore reed switch
   Connection 4 = Obey reed switch
   Connection 5 = Photo-sensor switch off (only with Decoder DC0*XF starting from October. 2006)
   Connection 6 = Photo-sensor switch on (only with Decoder DC0*XF starting from October. 2006)
   Connection 7 = None
   Connection 8 = None
   
   Details of the FB-F module
   
   
7. The FB-G has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   Connection 2 = Blue lights and front warning lights on
   Connection 3 = Blue lights and front warning lights off
   Connection 4 = Left indicators on
   Connection 5 = Right indicators on
   Connection 6 = Indicators off
   Connection 7 = Set speed to drive position 14 (half speed)
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 28 (full speed)
   
   Details of the FB-G module
   
   
8. The FB-H has the following outputs:
   Connection 1 = Set speed to drive position 0 (stop)
   Connection 2 = Headlight, Indicators, blue lights and front warning lights off
   Connection 3 = Headlight on
   Connection 4 = Left indicators on
   Connection 5 = Right indicators on
   Connection 6 = Blue lights and front warning lights on
   Connection 7 = Set speed to drive position 14 (half speed)
   Connection 8 = Set speed to drive position 28
   
   Details of the FB-H module
   
   

All that is needed to activate a function in a vehicle is an infra-red LED and a resistor.

After powering up all functions of each module are switched on!

Use of the function modules without a DCC controller:

The module sends a pulsed infra-red signal on all eight connections to any vehicles with infra-red recievers installed. Each signal can be turned off by wiring a relay or switch in series with the infra-red LED. The strength of the infrared signal can be set by selecting a different value resistor.

Use of the function modules with a DCC controller:

Each of the eight connections can be controlled by a DCC controller.
All the LEDs connected to a given output will be switched on or off simultaneously.

Installation of the infra-red LED:

The infrared LED is placed in next to, over or in the road so that the vehicles travel through the infra-red light and receive the coded signal.
The LED must be aligned so that approaching vehicles can ‘see’ it. On straight roads the vehicle will respond to the signal approx 8-10cm away from the LED.

Sometimes it is not possible to position the LED so that other traffic is not affected. In this case you can increase the value of the resistor to reduce the range of the infra-red signal or build the infra-red LED into the roadway so that it shines upward. When driving over the LED the car will recognise the signal and operate the function. In this case you need to use an LED with a wide beam angle.

How many LEDs can I attach to an output?

See FAQ

FB8-DCC manual as pdf file

FB8-DCC power version manual as pdf file

FB8-REL manual as pdf file

FB8-REL power version manual as pdf file

 

Picture of the DCC version

Picture of the DCC power version

Picture of the REL version

Picture of the REL power version

 

Connection of the FB8-DCC with one LED per output

Connection of the FB8-DCC several LEDS per output

Connection of the FB8-DCC power version

Connection of the FB8-REL with one LED per output

Connection of the FB8-REL with several LEDS per output

Connection of the FB8-REL power version

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Disclaimer:
This page has been translated, with permission, from a page on Claus Ilchmann’s web site.
The original page, in German, is located here.
This translation is provided with no guarantee of accuracy or liability for errors.
Should you decide to use the DC-Car system then you should check that the functionality meets your needs by reference to the manufacturer’s web site.