SRC16 - Switch &
Route Controller
The SRC16 is a DCC accessory
decoder and is specially suited to control switch
(turnout) machines. It has connections for eight (8) pair
of push buttons and eight (8) pair of switch (turnout)
status LEDs. The outputs can also drive low current stall
motor type switch machines such as the Tortoise™.
With the addition of Team Digital MotoDs it can control up to 16 low
current stall motor type switch machines.
MSRP - 51.95 USD
MotoD and Cable Connector Kit sold separately.
Manual in PDF format
SRC16
Picture
Board size: 2.2" X 4.0"
See a "Tech Talk" with
the SRC16 used for panel and turnout control.
Features:
Works with any DCC system that supports accessory
decoders
Control routes on your layout
• Eight routes
Control indicators on your layout or CTC panel
• Block detection
• Turnout status
• Flashing indicators
Provides 16 outputs
• Drives up to 16 LEDs
• Drives Tortoise™ switch machines for turnout
control
• Control up to 16 Tortoise™ switch machines
using MotoDs
• Adjustable output voltage using MotoDs
• Output lockout - input prohibits output change
Provides 16 inputs
• For local turnout control.
• For occupancy sensors
• For turnout feedback sensors
Simple inter-board wiring
• Serial bus reduces system wiring
• Digitrax LocoNet® compatible
• DCC gateway to serial bus
Simple basic setup
• "Smart Programming" in conjunction with self
programming
Operation:
The SRC16 has 16 inputs and outputs which can each have a
unique address. By assigning the same address to a pair
of inputs and outputs, called a group (classic SRC mode),
the SRC16 can control eight turnouts (switches) or
display the state (closed or thrown) of eight turnouts.
Activating an input (close or throw) sends a turnout
command (messages) that correspond to it’s address
over the serial bus. Any device connected to the bus can
receive the command. The SRC16 monitors the bus for
commands from all sources, including those from itself
(sent by inputs). The SRC16 does not require a serial bus
connection to operate. When the SRC16 receives a turnout
command with an address that matches a group’s
address, that output (closed or thrown) is activated.
LEDs or stall motors can be connected to the outputs.
Since the SRC16 is a accessory decoder, it can be
controlled via DCC commands. It can also be controlled
via the serial bus (LocoNet® compatible). A DCC gateway
feature allows DCC switch or accessory commands to be
passed directly to the serial bus. This allows DCC switch
commands to control devices connected to this serial bus.
Other devices (SRC16s or SIC24s for example) connected to
this “accessory” serial bus can communicate
with each other. This can provide several advantages for
a DCC system.
Configuration Variables (CVs):
The SRC16 supports Paged Mode Programming in Service Mode
and Operations Mode (Programming on the Main).
Smart Programming:
“Smart” programming is a term used to
describe an easy way to program Configuration Variables
(CVs). The throttle is used to issue switch or accessory
commands just like controlling switches (turnouts).
Compatibility:
The SRC16 is not fully compatible with the Atlas,
Backmann or MRC (except Prodigy Advance) DCC systems
because they do not support accessory commands or can not
program the number of CVs in the SRC16.
