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Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« on: June 25, 2020, 06:04:51 PM »
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Just installed a 73100 into a Kato AC4400CW.  I added ditch lights. Sound file was a 73840. I used the common and the AUX 1 and 2 pads for hookup. With resistors.
when I turn on F-6 for ditch lights, I get the AUX 3 & 4 that turn on. these are the small LEDs mounted on the decoder.
looking at the program I don't see any errors?
The only way I can get a ditch light to come on is with F-15. but only one light comes on.- the left.
I went back and downloaded the file again but nothing changed.
Any thoughts?  bad decoder?

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2020, 06:28:00 PM »
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The solder pads grouped together on the bottom of the board on the 73100 are indeed AUX3 and 4 and the tiny board-mount LEDs are AUX1 and 2. I'm fairly certain you just need to do some mapping changes.
« Last Edit: June 25, 2020, 06:30:00 PM by tehachapifan »

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2020, 06:55:49 PM »
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Thanks, guess I need to read the instructions a bit closer.
I sure over looked that one.
Wonder why they put AUX 1 &2 on board when those are used has ditch lights most of the time. I  sure cant do anything with those LED's on board.
Back to the programmer.
Thanks again.

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2020, 07:15:40 PM »
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Yeah, I figure those tiny board-mount LEDs are only good for maybe numberboards.

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2020, 01:54:44 PM »
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Well it looks like I need a road map to make these work the way I want. I remapped the function of F6 so I unchecked aux 1 & 2 and I checked the aux 3&4. I, programmed them. I also made aux 3&4 to operate has ditch lights type 1’on both aux 3&4 And to alternate with a LED and a grade crossing.
NOW when I select F6 the ditch lights flash but both at the same time, and sounding the horn has no effect.
I got to be missing something here, but so far unable to solve.
What I want is to have F6 turn on the ditch lights and flash alternatively when horn is sounded.

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2020, 06:43:59 PM »
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For one of the ditchlights, you need to check the "alternate phase" box on the Function Outputs page. Also, is the "grade crossing" box checked?
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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2020, 07:51:00 PM »
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Yes, I have grade crossing selected, I also have F2 (horn) so it activates aux 3 & 4.
For alternating do both aux 3 & 4 have to be checked? I think that I had tried just one but will go back to make sure.
Right now I have them working some what. Hit F6 both ditch lights come on, then when horn is sounded they flash. But both ditch lights flash in unison, so far I have been unable to, get them to flash altenatively.
Still poking around the drop down boxes.
Thanks for you help.

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2020, 08:16:34 PM »
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Yes, only one side should be set up with "alternate phase".

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2020, 09:11:01 PM »
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That did it ! Both on with F6, sound horn and they flash alternating.
Thanks

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2020, 09:28:58 PM »
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I love it when a plan comes together. ;)

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Re: Lighting problem with LokSound Micro Direct 73100
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2020, 09:09:10 AM »
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So do I.
Thanks again for your help.