Problem Diode IR DCC

Hello,

Since update 1.44, trucks no longer stop when using an IR-MINI and simultaneously receive the beam from an IR diode connected to the DCC control unit (Z21).

A truck doesn't stop before hitting the truck in front of it.

Reversing a truck with an IR-MINI also presents a problem, as the IR-MINI diodes only have a beam range of 10 centimeters.

If I disconnect the IR diodes from the DCC control unit, everything works correctly.

I should mention that the problem is the same with my IR diodes and Viessmann IR diodes.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Jean-Luc

Hello,
I updated my trucks from version 1.44 to 1.48, but the problem persists. An IR LED near the truck is blocking the distance control.

I installed version 1.40 on the fire truck for testing, and the distance control works with the IR LED in that version.
The photos show the problem; the IR LED is inside a red circle.
Are you experiencing the same issue?
My control unit is a Z21.
Jean-Luc

1.48 LED IR Connect

1.48 LED IR Disconnect

Hello,

I reset the value of the second parameter, INFRAROT_ABSTANDSSTEUERUNG, to 4. I had previously set it to 14 to prevent trucks from stopping when passing close on curves. I also repositioned two IR LEDs so that the trucks don't receive the beam directly towards the IR receivers.

My tests with version 1.48 are successful; the trucks maintain the correct distances and don't stop when passing other vehicles.

However, I also installed version 1.08 on my IR MINI, but the LED's range is less than 10 cm when another IR LED is connected to the DCC controller.

Jean-Luc