Product Overview 2010 - Lokshop

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SwitchPilot Servo
SwitchPilot Servo & SwitchPilot Extension
SwitchPilot Servo
The SwitchPilot Servo is a masterpiece among accessory decoders:
it was specifically developed for controlling up to four
remote-controlled servo motors. The SwitchPilot Servo activates
these actuators very precisely and thus is able to control not
only switches, but also other slow motion sequences.
Modes of operation
The SwitchPilot Servo can be used with DCC or Motorola® protocols.
It is compatible with the DCC norm and reacts to switch
commands. It is possible to operate turnouts from 01 to 508 under
Motorola® use. Recognition of control mode is fully automatic.
Functions
The SwitchPilot Servo is being powered either directly by the
digital central station itself or separately by a DC- or AC source
(transformer). RC servos or ESU servo motors can be directly
connected to its four servo outputs. The 5V voltage needed as
well as the special control impulse is generated by the Switch-
Pilot Servo itself. For each servo, not only lever speed can be
adjusted individually but also its end positions. Thus it is possible
to operate especially prototypically slow and powerful turnout
motors, independent of track- and gauge systems. You could
also employ the SwitchPilot Servo for driving signal arms or
railway crossings. Also the automatic opening of engine shed
doors does not need to remain a dream.
Programming
The SwitchPilot Servo can be programmed especially comfortably:
For one it supports all DCC modes of programming including POM
(programming in the main). Assuming a command station with an
outlet for a programming track, all adjustments can be controlled
and modified. As RailCom® is integrated, it is also possible to read
out and control recent settings, even during operation.
Alternatively you can use the comfortable three-button input:
You are able to control addresses, the end positions of all four
servos and the corresponding motion speed directly, during
operation and without any complicated programming- at all
command stations!
Analog operation
The Switch Pilot Servo would not be a typical ESU product, if
it had not even more to offer: You can operate the decoder
without the use of a command station! Conventional switches
can be controlled with the help of eight switch inputs. Therefore
fans of “classic” analog model railway can benefit from the
advantages of the servo motor. In other words: the SwitchPilot
Servo does not need a command station to switch and set servo
paths as well as speed.
Protection
As it has been the case with our loco decoders, in the design
phase´s greatest emphasis has been placed upon near indestructibility
of the SwitchPilot Servo decoders. That means ESU quality
is also built into our stationary decoders, now and in the
future! You can rely on it!
SwitchPilot Extension
If required, SwitchPilot can be augmented with the SwitchPilot
Extension module: Plugged in at the side of the SwitchPilot, it
offers four relay-driven outputs, used for switching potentialfree
loads, or for polarizing the frog; the ideal supplement for
tricky circuitry.
Modes of operation
The SwitchPilot Extension module only works in conjunction
with a SwitchPilot. Plugged in at the side, it gets its electrical
power directly from the SwitchPilot.
It contains a total of 4 Twin-Relays (2 x DPDT), of which each is
dedicated to a pair of transistorized SwitchPilot outputs.
The respective relay’s switch position is directly dependent upon
the state of this pair of outputs. With the relay’s help, loads can
be switched, galvanically separated from the rest of the track (it
functions like a k84), or a motorized turnout can be polarised.
With the relay’s 1.5 Amp continuous rating, either frogs can be
polarised-, or blocks powered signal dependent, or motorized
devices, such as (water) pumps may be switched.
Especially intricate is the option to control motorised turnouts:
Of course the SwitchPilot Extension module easily handles the
necessary motor polarisation as well.
Technische Daten SwitchPilot Servo
Operational modes: NMRA/DCC "Accessory Decoder“ compatible
Motorola® compatible up tp 127 addresses. K83 compatible.
Powered either by command station or separately DC- or AC source
(transformer) up to 18V.
4 servo outputs for RC servos (ESU, Graupner® JR® or Futaba®
Servo Control: compatible), 1.0ms to 2.0mS pulse length, positive. Lever speed and
end positions separately adjustable.
Integrated RailCom® feedback for reading CVs on the main track
RailCom®:
and reporting the servo position to the command station.
Programming either directly to command station via DCC or input
key, consisting of 3 buttons and LED display (5 LEDs) for direct
Input keys:
address indication as well as two end positions and lever speed of
all 4 servos.
Dimensions: Approx. 86 x 86 x 25mm (3.39 inch x 3.39 inch x 0.98 inch)
Technical data SwitchPilot Extension
Accessory modul for use with SwitchPilot. Supply through Switch-
Operational modes:
Pilot. Control of Relay outputs by SwitchPilot modul.
4 Relay outputs 2x UM (DPDT) equiped with terminal block for swit-
Outputs:
ching of potential-free loads or for polarizing the frog.
Alternatively, each relay output could be used to reverse the polarity
for motorized turnouts.
Dimensions: 180mm x 76mm x 40mm (3.39 x 3.39 x 0.98 inch)
Included: SwitchPilot Extension Modul, detailed instruction manual
Technical data Precision Servo motor (next page -> 25)
Specification of mini servo: Supply voltage: 4.8V - 6.0V DC (default 5V)
Torque: Up to 1.0 kg / cm
Position speed: approx. 0.12s / 60°
Length of wire harness: approx. 120mm (4.72 inch)
Accessories:
Servo holder, special servo horn for controlling wire, control
horn, mounting screws, controlling wire, drilling template
Dimensions: 26mm x 13mm x 24mm (1.02 inch x 0.51 inch x 0.94 inch)