Block-8-RCS Overview

Block-8-RCS

Block-8-RCS - Coming Soon! SKU: 2150

The Block-8-RCS is an 8 Channel Short Circuit Protector with RailCom® and Block Occupancy Detection. The Block-8-RCS features LCC® connectivity for seamless integration with your CS-105 or LT-50 command station.

Features:

Block detection
No voltage drop during block detection
Adjustable sensitivity (down to a single 10k axle)
Software configurable delay
LCC® Messages for block occupancy
RailCom®
Detection on all 8 blocks
Can generate RailCom cutout if your booster does not have it.
Tells you which Locomotive is in a particular block (by DCC address) and which direction it is facing.
Supports CV reads on the Main

Directions:

1. Connect Track A-B from your command station to the Track A-B Inputs assigned.

2. Connect A1-A8 and B outs to your track to assign separate sections for the blocks.

3. Connect power either through the external 12V connector or via LCC® power.

4. Configure Nodes via JMRI.

5. (Optional) Add connector boards to EXT-SSSB (coming soon!) or external devices via EXT-SER for extra features.

Connections

Track Outputs Connections for 2x Track B and 8x Track A Outputs
Color LEDs will display the status of each block
Green=unoccupied, Yellow=Occupied, White=has Railcom Loco present, Purple=Short, Red is turned off
Track A & B Inputs from CS/Booster
Doubled up -- ready for daisy-chaining.
LCC Connections Two Jacks for LCC Cable hook up
External 12V DC Connection
can supply power to the LCC bus optional, may pull power from LCC cable
Use Power Switch to select
Expansion connectors for future features
EXT-SSSB Simple Serial Signal Bus
RR-CirKits makes boards
EXT-SPI 8-pin connector
Potential for turnout drivers, inputs, etc.
EXT-SER 3-pin connector
Display for RailCom locomotive ID plugs in here

Short Circuit Detection

Benefits of Short-Circuit Detection with the Block-8-RCS

The Block-8-RCS provides short detection for each block added. This isolation is very useful as it will cut out power to only the block that is shorting. This will enable all other blocks to continue running in case of a short. This short detection is also very fast -----. The Block-8-RCS has an adjustable block current limit and global current limit, the only one with both available on the market! The Block-8-RCS also has soft start, which means it will slowly bring up the power levels of your blocks to avoid overloading amperage/power draw upon startup.

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Block-8-RCS Setup Example

Here is a layout overview of how we set up the Block-8-RCS