ECoSBoost Digital Amplifier Instruction manual Second Edition, October 2011 ESU P/N 04011-10679 1
Content 1. EG Declaration of Confirmity.................................3 2. WEEE-Declaration..................................................3 3. Important Remarks-Please read this chapter first....3 4. Introduction – Why Booster?.................................4 5. Unpacking and starting up....................................4 15. ECoS System overview.......................................12 16. Technical data...................................................13 16.1. Technical data ECoSBoost 4A 50010.
Declaration of Confirmity 1. EG Declaration of Confirmity 3. Important Remarks-Please read this chapter first We, ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co.
Introduction & Starting up • When using ECoSBoost outside you must protect it from the elements under all circumstances! Only keep ECoSBoost outside as long as you run trains and avoid temperatures below 8° Celsius or above 30° Celsius. • Do not use any aggressive chemicals, cleaning solutions or solvents for cleaning ECoSBoost. Never use liquids or spray for cleaning the monitor. Instead use a clean slightly (!) moist cloth and only when ECoSBoost is switched off. • Do not attempt to open ECoSBoost.
Features & Appropriate command stations 6. Features of the ECoSBoost The ECoSBoost is available in two versions which, respectively, have a different maximum output. 6.1. Power Amplifier The integrated power amplifier of the ECoSBoost corresponds exactly to the internal booster of the ECoS. • The ECoSBoost 4A version 50010 is able to supply the track section with an output current of up to 4 Ampere. It is meant for gauges N, TT and H0.
Wiring details 8. Power supply 8.1. Power supply The ECoSBoost 4A gets its power via a 2.1mm DC-socket, the ECoSBoost 8A via a 4-pin Mini-DIN socket. Basically all DC or AC transformers can be used to power the ECoSBoost, provided they generate sufficient power. The secondary (supply) voltage corresponds with the track voltage; voltage stabilising or adjustment does not take place. The ECoSBoost has its own internal protective circuitry for undervoltage and overload (-current).
Wiring details 8.2.2. 9A Power supply VIn: Input current: VOut: Output current: Plug: 100V – 240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz 3.6A max. 19V DC, stabilisiert 9.5A max. 4-pin power Mini-DIN plug, 1.8m wire harness b) 8.2.3. Connections • First of all connect the power supply cable with the corresponding socket of the power supply. Then plug the cable in an appropriate power socket. Figure 4 shows how to the power supply can be connected to the ECoSBoostBoost.
Wiring details 8.3.2. Wiring three-conductor tracks Please pay attention to the right polarity, as otherwise some older decoders (e.g. k83) will not work. Figure 6 Remove all capacitors that may possibly haven been wired to the track power supply cable in your layout. They would cause a strong heat build-up of the booster and impair the power output. Almost in every connecting track in an analogue starter kit (Roco®, Märklin®) are, respectively were, capacitors installed. 8.3.1.
Dividing the layout To avoid incorrect connection the amount of contact pins varies on both sides. Please only use the supplied cable that comes with the delivery. Make sure the position of the pins is correct when you plug the cable in. Don´t exert to much pressure, the pins could break or bend! If there are to connect more than three ECoSBoost devices, the ECoS link-Bus can be extended via the Märklin® Terminal, ordering no. 60125. 8.5. Status-LED The ECoSBoost has a green status LED on its top.
How to configure the ECoSBoost However, there would be a short circuit caused by the wheels anyway between the digital and the normal traction current that could destroy the ECoSBoost. To avoid this problem you need to install a separation module between the digital and the analogue section. For two-conductor tracks we recommend to use the e.g. ROCO 10768. It switches the supply of the joint section between the digital and the analogue section immediately when a short circuit occurs through crossing.
Strommonitor ECoS & Support & Hilfe 12. Stop” and “Go” button If you have at least one or more ECoSBoost devices connected to your command station, the behaviour of the Stop- and Gobuttons will change. After briefly pushing the “Stop” button the command station will immediately interrupt the track current and all external boosters. The display shows “Emergency Stop”, the red “Stop” button is lit. Use the “Stop” button in case of danger or when you place or remove a loco on or from the tracks.
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16.1. Technical data ECoSBoost 4A 50010 Hardware H4 booster with 4.0 A continuous output power. Output is overload and short-circuit protected. Thermally overload protection. Galvanically separation of track output and ECoSlink bus. NMRA DCC BiDirectional feedback module “RailCom®” with integrated cutout-device. Integrated mfx® feedback module / M4 Operational modes Use with ESU ECoSBoost or Märklin® central station.
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Warranty Certificate 17. Warranty Certificate 24 Months warranty form date of purchase Dear customer, Congratulations on purchasing this ESU product. This quality product was manufactured applying the most advanced production methods and processes and was subject to stringent quality checks and tests. Therefore ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co.
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