FlapBoard Pack

May 29th, 2010
 

FlapBoard Pack

FlapBoard Pack FlapBoard Pack

Contains:

  • - FlapBoard_Detector
  • - FlapBoard_Detector_ FWD
  • - FlapBoard_Detector_BK
  • - URW_FLAPBOARD_1A (big, bright)
  • - URW_FLAPBOARD_1B (small, bright)
  • - URW_FLAPBOARD_2A (big)
  • - URW_FLAPBOARD_2B (small)
  • - UPDATER

Information:


Version: 1.3
Last Update: 05-24-2010
Permissions: No Modify/Copy/No Transfer

The FlapBoard handles all information needed for passengers on stations/platforms.
One FlapBoards needs one detector per train to function.
The detector needs to be placed on the middle of the track, way back from the platform.

URW_FLAPBOARD is build up like this;
  • Platform number: Number of the stations platform (Can be setup via Menu).
  • Arrival: If train is coming, Arrival information will show the current time (SLT).
  • Departure: If train halts, Departure will show the remaining boarding time (Seconds).
    * If boarding time is up, display shows: DEPART.
  • Destination: The trains destination.

SET-UP MANUAL FLAPBOARD

1. Place the URW_FLAPBOARD.
2. Press the URW_FLAPBOARD (Owner).
3. A menu will appear with the following options:
* ON: To enable the FlapBoard.
* OFF: To disable the FlapBoard.
* RESET: Reset the FlapBoards to its default settings, all input will be lost.
* BOARD NUM: To set the FlapBoards own number (must be unique if more FlapBoards are used on the same sim).
* PLATFORM: To set the Platform number which corresponds with the FlapBoard.
* Quit: To close the menu the correct way, pressing ignore will result in a closing message.
Set up is done by choosing an option on the menu and fill in the needed info using open chat.

**No CAPITALS needed**

4. In the Menu, choose BOARD NUM;
* Type the Boards own number i.e.: "/7 number 02" in open chat (range: 01-99) (without quotation marks).
* If done correctly, the board will confirm the changes.
5. In the Menu, choose PLATFORM;
* Type the Boards Platform number i.e.: " /7 platform 2" in open chat. (range: 1-999)(A-Z) (without quotation marks).
* If done correctly, the board will confirm the changes.
6. In the Menu, choose ON.
* Setup of the FlapBoard is completed.

SET-UP MANUAL FlapBoard_Detector

On one way traffic tracks the normal "FlapBoard_Detector" can be used.
If the train travels back and forward on a dead end track, you need to place both "FlapBoard_Detector_FWD/BK" detectors on each side of the platform. If the Front part of the train (ends with 1a) is driving towards the platform you need to use the "FlapBoard_Detector_FWD" detector.
If the Rear part of the train (ends with 1d,c,b) is driving towards the platform you need to use the "FlapBoard_Detector_BK" detector. Set up of all detectors is the same.

1. Place the FlapBoard_Detector on the middle of the track. Can be way back from the platform.
* Only the lighter part of the detector needs to be above the invisible red driving plates.
* TIP: Press Viewer topmenu/ View/ Highlight Transparent or KeyBoard shortcut CTRL-ALT-T (Win).
* Drivetime towards the platform needs to be at least 18 seconds and max 60 seconds.
2. Press the FlapBoard_Detector (Owner).

**No CAPITALS needed**

3. A menu will appear with the following options:
* SHOW: To make the detector Visible.
* HIDE: To make the detector Invisible.
* Quit: To close the menu the correct way, pressing ignore will result in a closing message.
* DRIVETIME: Type the trains Driving Time from the detector towards the platform in open chat, i.e.: '/8 drivetime 30' (seconds, min. 18 seconds and max. 60)
* HALTTIME: Type the trains Halt Time at platform in open chat, i.e.: '/8 halttime 60' (seconds, max 300).
* Check the Automation Systems: Station Halt FWD/BK.
* RESET: Reset the FlapBoard_Detector to its default settings, all input will be lost.
* BOARD NUM: Type the corresponding FLAPBOARD number in open chat, i.e.: '/8 number 01' (range 01-99).
* TRAIN: Type the corresponding Train number in open chat, i.e.: '/8 train 6101' (range 1000-9999).
* DESTIN: Type the trains next destination in open chat, i.e.: '/8 dest central station' (max. 18 characters).

Each train traveling along the same FLAPBOARD need its own detector.

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