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WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster Module Operating Manual

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WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster Module with

Output Voltage Adjustment

Operating Manual

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This product is not a toy. Keep away from children. It is not suitable for use by persons under 14 years of age.

Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

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Version History

Version

Changes

1.0

First Release, Version 1 Firmware

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Table of Contents 
Version History........................................................................................................................................3 
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................4 
Table of Figures.......................................................................................................................................6 
Scope of this Document..........................................................................................................................7 
What does WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster Do? ..........................................................................................8 
Let’s get Started!...................................................................................................................................13 
Installing your new WFD-46 on Your Layout ....................................................................................13 
Usage Scenarios of WFD-46..............................................................................................................13 
Getting Started with a WFD-28 Wi-Fi Command Station .................................................................14 
Getting Started with a WFD-27 Wi-Fi Command Station/Booster ...................................................15 
Using the WFD-46 Web Pages ..............................................................................................................17 
Accessing the WFD-46 Setup Web Pages using a Web Browser ......................................................17 
Setup Advanced Features using a Web Browser...............................................................................17 
General Settings Web Page...............................................................................................................17 
IP Address......................................................................................................................................18 
Region Code..................................................................................................................................18 
Serial Number ...............................................................................................................................18 
Firmware Version..........................................................................................................................18 
Module Name ...............................................................................................................................19 
Wi-Fi Channel................................................................................................................................19 
Net Number ..................................................................................................................................19 
Over Current Timeout mS.............................................................................................................19 
Current Calibration .......................................................................................................................20 
LEDs Disabled................................................................................................................................20 
Home Net Web Page.........................................................................................................................20 
FindModules App..........................................................................................................................21 
Changing IP Addresses due to Router Restart ..............................................................................23 
DCC Status.........................................................................................................................................23 
Power Valid...................................................................................................................................23 
Factory Reset ....................................................................................................................................24 
Factory Reset Button ........................................................................................................................24 
Adjusting the Output DCC Voltage of the WFD-46...............................................................................25 
Power Districts and Making Use of the Auto-Reverse Feature ............................................................27 
Tips to Manage your Home Network....................................................................................................29 

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A few Things to Know........................................................................................................................29 
Connection to your Home Router.....................................................................................................29 
Why does my module fail to connect to the router? .......................................................................29 
Home Net IP Address Assignment ....................................................................................................30 
Finding the IP Address Assigned to your WFD-46 Module...............................................................30 
Reserving a Fixed IP Address.............................................................................................................33 
More Information..................................................................................................................................34 
FCC Information....................................................................................................................................35 
EU Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................................35 
 
 

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Table of Figures 
Figure 1 WFD-46 in Context. A WFD-27 Command Station/Booster is used to Supply a DCC Signal to 
the WFD-46 and also Supplies DCC to the First Power District ..............................................................8 
Figure 2 WFD-46 in Context. A WFD-28 Command Station is used to Supply a DCC Signal to two WFD-
46 via a DCC Control Bus Cable. Each WFD-46 Supplies a Separate Power District...............................9 
Figure 3 Connections, switches, LEDs etc. on the WFD-46...................................................................11 
Figure 4 Mounting the WFD-46 on a Baseboard ..................................................................................13 
Figure 5 Connecting a WFD-46 to a WFD-28 Wi-Fi Command Station.................................................14 
Figure 6 Connecting a WFD-46 to a WFD-27 Wi-Fi Command Station/Booster...................................15 
Figure 7 The WFD-46 Web Setup Main Menu......................................................................................17 
Figure 8 The WFD-46 General Settings Web Page................................................................................18 
Figure 9 The WFD-46 Home Net Web Page..........................................................................................21 
Figure 10 The FindModules Screen.......................................................................................................22 
Figure 11 The FindModules tool shows that the correct subnet has been found................................22 
Figure 12 The FindModules tool shows that the WFD-46 Module and others have been found........23 
Figure 13 The WFD-46 DCC Status Page ...............................................................................................23 
Figure 14 Factory reset confirmation page...........................................................................................24 
Figure 15 Peak-to Peak Voltage of a DCC Voltage Waveform. .............................................................25 
Figure 16 Voltmeter Connections to Measure the Track DCC Voltage.................................................26 
Figure 17 Typical Arrangement using three WFD-46 with Return Loop...............................................27 
Figure 18 Using ipconfig to find your computer's IP Address and Default Gateway............................31 
Figure 19 Access your router by using the IP Address of your default gateway in a browser .............31 
Figure 20 A typical router admin page..................................................................................................32 
Figure 21 Typical "Attached Devices" page of a router ........................................................................32 
Figure 22 Use the IP Address to open the main menu web page.........................................................33 
Figure 23 An IP Address reservation table in a router..........................................................................33 
Figure 24 Adding an address reservation .............................................................................................34 
Figure 25 Identifying Illustration for WifiTrax Model WFD-46 EU Declaration of Conformity.............36 

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Scope of this Document

This document describes detailed use of the WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster Module. For a simple

starting guide, please see the leaflet at http://www.wifitrax.com/appNotes/quickStart/WFD-46-

Quick-Start.pdf.

This manual applies to firmware version 1, i.e., version numbers 1.X.X.

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What does WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster Do?

Network Router

Wi-Fi Range

Gap in

Both

Tracks

Power District 1 Power District 2

WFD-46

Command Station

e.g. WFD-27

Figure 1 WFD-46 in Context. A WFD-27 Command Station/Booster is used to Supply a DCC Signal to the WFD-46 and also

Supplies DCC to the First Power District

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Network Router

Wi-Fi Range

Gap in

Both

Tracks

Power District 1 Power District 2

WFD-46

WFD-28

Command Station

WFD-46

DCC Control Bus

DCC Control

Bus

Figure 2 WFD-46 in Context. A WFD-28 Command Station is used to Supply a DCC Signal to two WFD-46 via a DCC Control

Bus Cable. Each WFD-46 Supplies a Separate Power District

The WFD-46 Wi-Fi/DCC Booster is a 5 Amp/3 Amp DCC Booster that receives a DCC signal from a DCC

Command Station and delivers high-power DCC Power to a Power District consisting of a section of

track isolated by a gap in both rails. Here is a summary of its features:

•5 Amp continuous capability

•Variable DCC Output Voltage 9.8 Volts –20 Volts in two ranges

•3 Amp or 5 Amp Overcurrent Protection

•Input from Track DCC or DCC Control Bus

•Auto-reversing for return loops, wye etc.

•Wi-Fi Monitoring of Status

•DCC Control Bus Loop-through for Effectively Unlimited Chaining

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Switch

Function

Off

Remarks

Output Voltage Range

Range 1

9.8V to 15V PP

Range 2

13V to 20V PP

Range 1 needs 18V Input

Range 2 needs 24V Input

Overcurrent Shutdown

3 Amp

6 Amp

DCC Input Source

Control Bus

RJ-11 Socket

Track DCC

Terminals

Auto Reverse Enable

Disabled

Enabled

Table 1 WFD-46 DIP Switch Settings

The output bipolar DCC to the track, rated at 5 Amp continuous can be adjusted in two ranges:

Range 1: 9.8 Volts to 15 Volts Peak-Peak with an 18 Volt DC input

Range 2: 13 Volts to 20 Volts Peak-Peak with a 20 Volt DC input

The range is selected using a dip switch number 1 on the module as Table 1.

Short circuit protection is provided and may be set at 3 Amp or 5 Amp by dipswitch 2 on the module

as Table 1. The booster will cut off power when the current drawn goes significantly above that

level.

The booster may receive its input DCC signal either from track bipolar DCC or a DCC Control Bus. This

is specified by Dip Switch 3 in Table 1.

Figure 1 shows it receiving its input signal from a WFD-27 Wi-Fi/DCC Command Station Booster. In

this configuration, the WFD-27 provides DCC track power to one power district and the WFD-46

supplies DCC track power to another. Both are protected independently against short circuits on the

track.

Figure 2 shows a WFD-28 Wi-Fi/DCC Command Station Only providing input DCC signal via a control

bus to two WFD-46 which each provide DCC track power to a separate power district.

When Auto-reverse is enabled by Dip Switch 1 in Table 1, the DCC output to the track will reverse

very quickly as soon as a locomotive causes a short by bridging one or both of the gaps between two

blocks or power districts with opposite polarity. Once one of the blocks has switched the short will

no longer exist and the loco will proceed. Note that if two adjacent districts are powered by WFD-46,

only one will normally reverse but it will be indeterminate. To be sure which one reverses, you can

disable auto reversing on one of the WFD-46.

You can access the Web Pages of each WFD-46 to adjust certain settings or view their status. Consult

the section “Using the WFD-46 Web Pages” for details.

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