DAISY
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Locomotives driven by the power output of each Power2 are controlled
by a pulsed high voltage current (PWM – Pulse Width Modulation). This
allows for smoother operation at low speeds.
The function keys available on the throttles – keys which would
normally only be used in a digital environment – can now be used to:
select among several acceleration and deceleration factors, activate a
“switching speed” (half of normal speed), choose motor type (PWM
frequency: low for normal motors, high for coreless motors), etc.
The DAISY-System in analog mode can be expanded to up to 63
independent electric circuits, each connected to and powered by its
own Power2. Each current circuit can be controlled by one or more
throttles (e.g., DAISY, FRED, IB-Control, etc.).
Furthermore it is also possible to configure one Power2 so as to
interpret the turnout/signal commands issued by throttles or other
devices (e.g., IB-Switch, Switch-Control, etc.) and convert them to
digital commands for DCC accessory decoders. This allows for analog
train operation and digital turnout/signal control.
1.2 Memory function
As the power to the layout is turned off, DAISY memorizes
In digital mode:
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the last selected mode (drive or turnout)
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the last selected locomotive
•
the last selected turnout address range assigned to the function
keys
In analog mode:
•
the last selected electric circuit (Power2)
1.3 How to connect it
Analog mode - driving a ‘conventional’ layout, i.e., an analog (non
digital) layout
If a DAISY throttle is to be used for controlling a conventional layout,
then it should be connected to the “LocoNet” connector of the last
Power2 (also check the Power2 manual), using the provided spiral
cable.
Digital mode (DAISY-System)
If a DAISY throttle is to be used as a digital Command Station for
driving a digital layout, then it should connected to the “DAISY” con-
nector of the first Power2 (also check the Power2 manual), using the
provided spiral cable.
Important
During use as a digital Command Station, the DAISY must not be remo-
ved from the “DAISY” connector of the Power2.
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