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Schilke
DCs
TCs
MC
DIs
MI
detection signals Command
Bus • • • hard wired to layout
uncoupler lighting • 4‐conductor cable w/modular plug (telephone type)
magnets effects mains • USB bootloader for firmware updates
throttles
power • systemwide firmware updates are cached in RAM
layout misc. other • • • serial bootloader for firmware updates
animation devices optional • • • • LED shows local status, command entry, etc.
computer • LCD shows system status, command queue, etc.
misc. other misc. other interface • • 12‐button keypad for entering commands
devices devices • commands validated & sent to DCs & TCs via serial
• • commands executed, then confirmed to MC
* or equivalent higher‐level computer: LEDs show turnout positions, block occupancy,
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revision 01 program development, turntable bridge direction, track power, etc.
2010‐12‐16
system operation (?), etc. • • • district configurations are customizable