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1. In CV 246 the speed that moves the loco will be stored or defi ned 0 255 If this value is 0 the automatic coupler function is not active In CV 247 the time of removing is to be entered In CV 248 the time of pushing is to be entered The time of removing should be higher than the time of pushing to make sure that the loco stops in a safe distance away from the train The function output of the option coupler needs to be configu rated correctly to make the automatic decoupling work 12 4 Analogue Settings LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC With the CVs 13 and 14 you can predetermine which function buttons should be switched in analogue mode Thus you simu late pressing an F button The ex works default settings switch on the directional headlights FO is on as well as F1 ex works allocated to AUX1 Analogue Function Controlt 4 4 4j EV KEJ TN ee 13 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 Analogue FuncionContl2 4 464 14 1 2 4 8 16 EF 12 5 LGB Pulse Sequence Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC It is possible to switch to pulse sequence mode for operations with the LGB command station and the Roco Lokmaus I To do so set bit 5 in CV 49 From now on decoder counts the number of times the F1 button is pressed in order to activate the desired func tion Thus it is possible to reach all function butt
2. 731 1 84 78 299 Email www esu eu en forum Mail ESU GmbH amp Co KG Technical support Edisonallee 29 D 89231 Neu Ulm www esu eu Operation Voltage 21 b 21 5 40V 5 27V DCC operation using 14 28 128 speed Ok Ok Ok Ok steps 2 digit and 4 digit addresses auto matic recognition of operational mode Motorola with 14 28 speed steps address Ok Ok range for MotorolaQ mode 255 255 M4 operation with automatic recognition Selectrix operation Ok Ok Analog DC Operation Ok Ok Ok Ok Analog AC Operation Ok DCC programming Ok Ok Ok Ok Motorola Programming mode using 6021 Ok Ok Mobile Station or Central Station possible Mfx programming procedure E E Marklin brake section Ok Ok Brake on DC Roco brake section Ok Ok Ok Ok Selectrix brake mode with diodes Ok Ok Lenz ABC brake mode Ok Ok Ok Ok Shunting mode Starting brake time switchable Ok Ok Ok Ok RailComPlus Ok Ok Ok Ok Continuous motor load 0 75A 0 75A ka 11A 5th generation back EMF control 20 40 kHz 20 40kHz 20 40 kHz 20 40 kHz overload protected Function outputs 2 150mA 2 150mA 4 250 mA 4 250mA Total load of all function outputs 280mA 280mA 280mA 500mA Supported function keys FO F15 FO F15 FO F15 FO F15 Integrated PowerPack backup capacitor S F z PowerPack optional Ok Ok Dimensions in mm 10 5x8 1x2 8 10 5x8 1x2 8 BUET 20315555 Next18 15 0x9 5x2 8 Next18 15 0x9 5x2 8 20 1 LokPilot d
3. LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC 5th generation load compensation enables LokPilot decoders to execute precise motor control Even with the default settings most locomotives run perfectly 11 1 Adjusting Load Compensation Should you find after programming and doing the initial test that the locomotive does not run smoothly particularly at low speed or that the locomotive jerks a little after having stopped or if your are simply unsatisfied with the driving performance then you should adjust the load compensation of your LokPilot decoder Due to the large number of different types of motors and drive systems there is no single setting that suits all Load compensation can be influenced with 5 CVs Firstly check if the irregular performance is due to any mechanical faults Bent driving rods are one common cause When you turn off load compensation set CV56 to 0 and the problem persists then it is likely there is a mechanical fault 11 1 1 Parameter for frequently used Motors We have listed the correct settings for the most common motors in table fig 12 If a motor is missing it means either that the default settings produce good results or that we have not yet suf ficient experience about these motors Set the suitable values and test drive your locomotive 11 1 2 Adjustments for other Motors Fine Tuning Unfortunately the motors available in the market have conside rable variations due to tolerances This is even true fo
4. Oa 2535 0 255 O 255 0255 255 0 255 0 255 02255 4 64 0 255 0255 0 255 140 48 32 255 128 128 30 50 124 Extended Configuration 2 Additional important settings for decoders 0 Ee bit Enable driving direction when 1 shifting direction Disable driving direction 1 Disable decoder lock with CV 15 16 Enable decoder lock with CV 15 16 Enable serial protocol for C Sinus 0 0 2 E Disable serial protocol for C Sinus 0 8 4 Adaptive regulation frequency 0 6 Constant regulation frequency 1 125 Starting voltage Analog DC 0 255 30 126 Maximum speed Analog DC 0 255 130 127 Starting voltage AC not for LokPilot V4 0 DCC 0 255 50 128 Maximum speed Analog AC not for LokPilot V4 0 DCC 0 255 150 132 Grade Crossing Hold Time Grade Crossing holding time See chapter 12 3 3 246 Automatic decoupling Speed of the loco while decoupling the higher the value the faster the 0 255 0 Driving speed loco Value O switches the automatic coupler off Automatic decoupling is only active if the function output is adjusted to pulse or coupler 247 Decoupling Removing time This value multiplied with 0 016 defines the time the loco needs for 0 255 0 moving away from the train automatic decoupling 248 Decoupling Pushing time This value multiplied with 0 016 defines the time the loco needs for 0 255 0 pushing against the train automatic decoupling 253 Constant brake mode Determines the c
5. orange wires sits next to the corner of the socket that is usually marked with e or 1 Please make sure that the pins are straight when inserting the plug n c 1 22 Right track BE sano Soo nc 2 21 Left track mM TRUDE 54514 LokPiot og n c 3 20 GND m 09 AUX4 4 19 Motor right D ne 5 18 Motor left D nc 6 17 nc a Rear light 7 16 Common eT ir Head light 8 15 AUXI D n c 9 14 AUX2 n c 10 13 AUX3 D Index pin 11 12 VCC Ooocoooon e Gleis rechts 1 18 Gleis rechts 54689 LokPilot micro V4 0 Next18 Motor 2 17 Licht hinten AUX1 3 16 Lautsprecher AUX3 Zugbus Clk 4 15 U positiver Pol GND 5 14 GND U Positiver Pol 6 13 AUX4 Zugbus DTA Lautsprecher 7 12 AUX2 Lichtvorne 8 11 Motor Gleis links 9 10 Gleis links 54687 LokPilot micro V4 0 54684 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Pin Description Colour 1 Right motor terminal orange 2 Left motor terminal grey 3 Right track connection red 4 Left track connection black 5 Head light white 6 Rear light yellow Figure 2 LokPilot V4 0 DCC NEM651 How to connect the decoder Locomotive PCB E L NU Side view Locomotive PCB NU Side view ences Insert the decoder with Connector towards top z B Liliput ESU HAGO Marklin Insert the decoder with Connector towards bottom z B Brawa Figure 3 LokPilot V4 0 DCC 21MTC 6 5 Locomotives with 21MTC Interface Some LokPilot decoders are available with a variant of the
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7. 50 255 3 0 20 80 30 30 255 Figure 12 Chart with load regulation values for commonly used motors 11 2 Turning off Load Compensation LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC You can also switch off load compensation by writing the value 0 in CV 56 Control Influence With load control turned off the starting voltage in CV 2 should be increased until the locomotive starts moving at speed step 1 or 2 11 3 Adapting Load Control Frequency LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC In the LokPilot decoders load control works normally with 40 kHz Sometimes it can be useful to reduce this frequency by half eFor motors with little power due to high inductivity e If suppressors such as capacitors chokes etc disturb load control but cannot be removed e g some older G tzold locos Delete bit 1 in CV 49 in order to set the PWM frequency from 40 KHz to about 20 kHz 11 4 Dynamic Drive Control Up and Down the Hill LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Dynamic Drive Control of your LokPilot decoder enables you to adapt load control as you may desire Full control over the entire speed range constant speed if enough power is available is not always prototypical Therefore you can set the degree to which load control will be effective between O no load control and 100 load compensation over the
8. The higher the value the stronger the Defines the Back EMF voltage which the motor should generate at maximum speed The higher the efficiency of the motor the higher this value may be set If the engine does not reach maximum speed reduce this parameter Komponent of the in control The higher the va ernal Pl controller er the momentum or bigger motor diameter the higher this va 0 100 Defines up to which speed in load control indicates that load control will be switched o Divided by 128 is the factor used to multiply driving forward The value O deactivates the trim Defines motor voltage interpolated Divided by 128 is the factor used to multiply driving backwards Value O deactivates the trim Blinking frequency of Strobe effects Always a multiple of 0 065536 seconds Free CV Here you are able to save what ever you want Free CV Here you are able to save what ever you want The time that the decoder bridges via the PowerPack after an interruption of voltage Unit A multiple of 0 016384 sec Defines the effect of load ue the stronger the effect of Back EMF control l component of the internal Pl controller Defines the momentum iner tia of the motor The high of the motor large flywheel ue has to be set will be active A value of 32 ff after reaching half speed he motor voltage when or speed steps The values in between will be he motor voltage when
9. address is a precondition Unfortunately you cannot read CV values However with RailCom you can read CV values on the main More on this topic in chapter 15 Assuming you have a suitable DCC system you can read CV values on the programming track You can also reprogram the locomoti ve address without knowing the old address since the command station simply transmits the command Write value 7 in CV 3 Each decoder receiving this command will execute it ESU counts the bits from 0 to 7 as laid out in the standards while others e g Lenz count the bits from 1 to 8 8 2 2 Programming with the ESU ECoS LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Owners of an ESU ECoS can comfortably program LokPilot de coders ECoS has a library of Decoder Profiles that help you to program decoders with the graphic display All CVs are stored in the decoder profile thus enabling the ECoS to read them and to display them on the screen Chapter 16 5 of the ECoS manual provides more information on this topic Please make sure that you always use the latest ECoS firmware version Whenever we expand the range of the LokPilot family only an update will add the required decoder profile 8 2 3 Programming with Marklin 6021 LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 The Marklin central unit 6021 works differently Since it does not comply with the NMRA DCC standards LokPilot decoders start a special o
10. around 60 of the defined brightness if the global flag Dimmer is set With this function you are able to realise a full beam very easily by setting the the global function Dimmer with a function key compare chapter 12 2 2 2 LED mode The light outputs are pre set to be used with incande scent bulbs If you wire LEDs on the output you should set this option in order to let the decoder know about it The light effects will be accordingly adjusted so that the result will look more re Please set index register CV 31 to 16 and CV 32 to 0 before chan ging any of the CVs Please note that there are two complete sets of output configu rations for the headlights light forward backup light and AUX1 and AUX2 This enables you to program some special effects in conjunction with the function mapping Soe again S decas In order to set each output you should proceed as follows follows physical output the controlling CVs are defined as 1 From the chart fig 15 on the previous page select the value for the Mode Select CV 2 Compute the value for the Special Function CV 1 by adding the desired values you can find in the chart 3 Define the value for the desired brightness Headlight Config 1 259 261 Rearlight Config 1 267 269 AUXI Config 1 275 276 ZI 278 z279 280 AUX2 Config 2 283 284 285 286 287 288 AUX3 291 292 293 294 295 296 AUX4 299 300 301 302 303 304 A
11. as motor load current draw of the motor temperature etc to the command station In order for RailCom to work all decoders and the command station must be equipped accordingly LokPilot decoders are RailCom ready in terms of their hardware However it may be necessary to carry out a firmware update in order to activate it Prior to use RailCom must be unlocked by setting bit 3 in CV 29 CV 28 offers further options Ex works RailCom is active in ESU LokPilot V4 0 decoders anything about the decoder settings It will be automatically re cognised Of course you can change the locomotive name all functional key and locomotive symbols and after that write it back on your deco der This happens automatically in the background If you do not wish to have the automatic recognition you can switch it off by deleting CV 28 bit 7 16 Firmware Update You can update LokPilot decoders with new operating software so called firmware at any time This is useful for fixing bugs and implementing new functions You can carry out the update yourself for free without having to remove the decoder from the locomotive All you need is the ESU LokProgrammer The software of the LokProgrammer will keep your LokPilot decoder up to date A seperate download is there fore not necessary Updates which are carried out by our service department will not be treated as a case of warranty This service will be charged 17 Accessories You wi
12. dern digital systems e g ESU ECoS Bachmann E Z Command Dynamis have a menu for programming long addresses The command station not only programs CV 29 correctly but also as sures the correct storage of the values for the long address in CV 17 and 18 If you want to enter the long address manually in CV 17 and 18 please refer to chapter 22 1 9 3 Motorola Address You can also operate many LokPilot decoders with the Motorola format The address for this operating mode is stored in CV 1 LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 This address is identical to the short address in DCC mode as described in chapter 9 1 The LokPilot decoder responds both to commands in DCC and in Motorola mode at the same time The permitted values are listed in chapter 7 2 2 2 Marklin digital devices 6020 6021 Delta can only work with addresses from 1 to 80 Should you have entered a higher value in CV 1 you will not be able to drive this locomotive with these central units 9 3 1 Consecutive addresses for more functions The extended Motorola Format covered only the lighting func tion FO and the auxiliary function F1 to F4 Of course this is far too few for the many functions of the LokPilot V4 0 Therefore one can assign up to three additional addresses 4 addresses in total The so called consecutive addresses follow immediately after the actual address stored in CV 1 and serve to trigger functions Motor control is sol
13. e g 01 Always enter this number with two digits eFor confirmation activate the change of direction routine now the lights flash twice very quickly eNow enter the new value for the desired CV e g 15 two digits eFor confirmation activate the change of direction routine now the lights light up for about one second eThen you can enter other CVs as desired e Selecting 80 allows you to exit the programming mode Alternately you can switch off the track voltage and then on again press the Stop button on the 6021 then the Go button 8 2 3 3 Long Mode You access the long mode by entering the value 07 in CV 07 while in the short mode The decoder confirms the change to the long mode by slowly flashing lights e Enter the hundred digit and the ten digit decade of the CV that you want to change Example If you want to adjust CV 124 you enter 12 eFor confirmation activate the change of direction routine now he lights flash periodically long short long short etc e Now enter the unit of the CV 04 in this example A eFor confirmation activate the change of direction routine Now he decoder expects the entry of the CV value The lights flash periodically long short short show enter the hundred digit and the ten digit decade of the new CV value as a two digit number Example You want to write he value 135 Therefore you enter 13 eFor confirmation
14. full range At low speeds it is advisable to have 100 load compensation in order to prevent the locomotive form getting stuck or from running away without any load The impact of load control should recede with increasing speed in order to have the full un harnessed power of the motor available when the throttle is fully open Thus the locomotive will respond to certain changes in the main line such as gradients The locomotive will run faster down hill and become slower climbing the hill The desired degree of load control influence is set in CV 56 It is particularly meaningful to reduce the influence of load control whenever you run consists This allows for better driving proper ties of all locomotives in the consist 11 5 Settings for the C Sinus Motor LokPilot decoders with the 21MTC interface can drive the new C Sinus motors indirectly via the circuit board installed in the lo comotive The LokPilot can generate all necessary signals provided you re adjust certain settings Load compensation must be turned off as described in chapter 11 2 The control electronics of the motor also need a switched logic voltage provided by the LokPilot on output AUX4 AUX4 must therefore be active while the locomotive is stopped and while it is moving in both directions LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Write the values below into the respective CVs Make sure that CV
15. is On 64 Key F27 is Off 8 Key F9 is Off 128 Key F28 is On 16 Control CV D Key F10 is On 1 Key F28 is Off 32 Key F10 e Off 2 Wheel sensor is On 64 Key F11 is On 4 Wheel sensor is Off 128 Key F11 is Off 8 Key F12 is On 16 Key F12 is Off 32 Key F13 is On 64 Key F13 is Off 128 Control CV Sensor 1 is On 1 Sensor 1 is Off 2 Sensor 2 is On 4 Sensor 2 is Off 8 Sensor 3 is On 16 Sensor 3 is Off 32 Sensor 4 is On 64 Sensor 4 is Off 128 The value to be written into each control CV is easily established simply add the values of the desired conditions Example You want FO to be switched on while the locomotive is stationary and set to direction forward and while F4 is switched off Therefore you write the value 4 16 20 into the control CV A and the value 32 into the control CV B All other CVs remain on 0 Thus these conditions are ignored The previous table shows into which CVs you have to write the values The input block for the first mapping row lies between CV 257 control CV A and CV 265 control CV l LokPilot V4 0 decoders support 5 sensor inputs The wheel sensor though is only available on LokPilot V4 0 Physically there are no sensors on LokPilot micro V4 0 Nevertheless you can use them in mapping because these sensors could be on add on circuit boards e g as is the case in the locomotives of the ESU Engineering Edition 12 2 2 2 Physical function outputs Physical function outputs are outputs that are actually
16. main groups can be seen eThe input block conditions block shows which condition is requi red to achieve a certain output Conditions are for instance F3 On or Locomotive is stationary with direction set to forward and F8 is switched on eln the output block it is shown what action must be carried out when the condition s is are met This could be for instance switching a function output The table always has 32 entries the so called mapping rows The decoder works continuously through this table from top to bottom row 1 to 32 and checks for each mapping row if the conditions set in the input block are met ONLY THEN the decoder looks at the desired activities in the output block and carries them out After that it jumps to the next row and once it has reached the bottom row it starts from the top again This occurs several 100 times per second The conditions of each block are stored in CVs There are 9 CVs per mapping row reserved for the input block and 5 CVs for the output block The respective CVs responsible for each mapping row are listed in the table These CVs are numbered from A to N and are called control CVs OD Since all CVs are within the index area the appropriate value for CV 32 is also listed Prior to changing any CVs you should ascertain that the index CV 31 is set to 16 and CV32 to the value shown in the table 1 2 Po 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267
17. powerful energy buffer to all LokPilot V4 0 HO micro decoders In the lower half of figure 8 we show you how to do it This PowerPack allows your locomotive to keep running for 2 seconds without power eThe PowerPack only operates in digital mode It automatically turns off on analogue layouts elt may take up to two minutes to fully charge the capacitor Gold Cap Therefore the time bridged with the energy buffer depends on the current draw of your locomotive and the charge up time e Further information about how to use the PowerPack module is to be found in the PowerPack module manual The time to be bridged with the PowerPack can be set in CV 113 Find more details in chapter 10 9 1002 1 4 Watts 7 Initial Operation OC 2200uF e LokPilot HO 7 1 Factory Default Values 25V I The address is set to 03 with 14 speed steps Akita LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC F1 switches output AUX1 F2 switches output AUX2 1000 1 4 Watts M Tt F3 switches the shunting mode on and off F4 switches the acceleration and deceleration on and off 2200uF e Does the locomotive move in both directions eDoes the indicated direction of travel correspond with the actual one If not are the motor leads swapped or is the 8 pin plug LokPilot HO inserted the wrong way round e Switch on the lights do they work properly If you have installed a LokPilot with an 8 pin pl
18. receives a signal packet with information addressed to it the Selectrix receiver switches off automatically This allows trouble free mixed operation with Selectrix DCC Motorola The Selectrix receiver turns on again as soon as the decoder detects a power interruption 7 3 Analogue Mode All LokPilot decoders are set ex factory to operate in analogue mode as well Please take note of the remarks in chapter 10 4 if the decoder should move repeatedly from analogue into digital sectors and back 7 3 1 Analogue DC operation LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC LokPilot decoders work on conventional DC layouts From the fac tory load compensation is active This provides smooth control of your locomotives even at low speeds in DC mode as well Since load compensation requires about 3 4 Volts as base voltage you must turn the throttle further than normal locomotives wit hout decoder before the locomotive starts moving 7 3 2 Analogue AC Operation LokPilot V4 0 Other LokPilot decoders than the ones mentioned above are not suitable for analogue AC mode AC will definitely lead to the destruction of the decoder A Where intended LokPilot decoders support operation with AC ransformers Therefore the LokPilot decoder can simply replace he old directional relay Load compensation is active similar to DC mode and provides smooth control and slow speed per
19. so called address registers since the usual CVs cannot be reached Afterwards the value of the CV desired will be programmed into another assisting CV so called value register When the value re gister is written the content will be copied to the actual desired position and the assisting CV will be set back Consequently 3 CVs have to be programmed to write one CV These 3 CVs mean the following 96 Address offset Saves the CV number that should be actually programmed in hundreds 97 Address Saves the CV number that should 0 99 be actually programmed in units and tens 99 Value Saves the value of the CV that 0 255 should be actually programmed Example You wish to programm CV 317 with value 120 Proceed as follows e Programm the value of the CV number in hundreds in CV 96 In this example CV 96 3 e Programm the value of the CV number in units and tens in CV 97 In our example CV 97 17 s Programm the desired value in CV 99 In our example CV 99 120 As soon as you have programmed CV 99 the value of CV 99 will be transferred into CV 317 Is the programming finished CVs 96 97 and 99 will be set back automatically 8 2 8 Programming with the ROCO LokMaus II Example You wish to programm CV 317 with value 120 LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC Proceed as follows LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC e Programm the value of the CV number in hundreds in CV 96 In this example CV 96 3 e Progra
20. the lo comotive drives slowly or starts while everthing is fine with the medium and high speed steps you should increase the value of CV 52 by ca 5 10 than the value set in CV 54 11 1 2 5 Parameter I slow Here you can adjust the inertia of the motor separately for slow speeds and starting from a stop The desired value is to be en tered into CV 51 The parameters K slow and I slow jointly influence the behaviour at speed steps 1 and 2 while the parame ters CV 54 K and CV 55 I are responsible for the remaining speed steps The decoder computes a speed curve in order to avo id any abrupt changes 11 1 2 6 Adaptive Regulation Frequency The decoder operates ex works with a mutable adaptive regulati on frequency to drive the motor as precisely as possible However as a result some motors might show a nasty buzzing noise For such motors you are able to set the regulation frequency on a constant value Set bit 4 to 1 in CV 124 11 1 3 Automatic calibration of the motor LokPilot V4 0 decoders offer a feature for automatic calibration of the motor most cases this procedure leads to excellent load compensation characteristics However due to the infinite number of possible combinations of motors and gear boxes a good result cannot be guaranteed in all cases But it is certainly worth a try Proceed as follows e Set the vehicle onto a piece of straight and preferably level track Thi
21. 01 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 27 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 28 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 29 3 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 30 E 465 466 467 468 469 470 47 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 ST Bi 481 482 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 32 3 497 498 499 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507 508 509 510 12 2 2 1 Conditions block Control CV E Key F14 is On 1 Each condition block of each mapping row consists of 9 control Key F14 is Off 2 CVs Each CV defines four conditions Key F15 is On 4 Key F15 is Off 8 Control CV A Loco drives 1 Key F16 is Off 32 Loco stops 2 Key F17 is On 64 Direction is forward 4 Key F17 is Off 128 Direction is backward 8 Control CV F Key F18 is On 1 Key FO is On 16 Key F18 is Off 2 Key FO is Off 32 Key F19 is On 4 Key F1 is On 64 Key F19 is Off 8 Key F1 is Off 128 Key F20 is On 16 Control CV B Key F2 is On 1 Key F20 is Off 32 Key F2 is Off 2 Key F21 is On 64 Key F3 is On 4 Key F21 is Off 128 Key F3 is Off 8 Control CV G Key F22 is On 1 Key F4 is On 16 Key F22 is Off 2 Key F4 is Off 32 Key F23 is On 4 Key F5 is On 64 Key F23 is Off 8 Key F5 is Off 128 Key F24 is On 16 Control CV C Key F6 is On 1 Key F24 is Off 32 Key F6 is Off 2 Key F25 is On 64 Key F7 is On 4 Key F25 is Off 128 Key F7 is Off 8 Control CV H Key F26 is On 1 Key F8 is On 16 Key F26 is Off 2 Key F8 is Off 32 Key F27 is On 4 Key F9
22. 11 LokPilot V4 0 DCC ESEZ 54683 LokPilot micro V4 0 LN 54687 LokPilot micro V4 0 54684 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Back part see Fig 2 blue optional instead of housing GND Loco housing Figure 5 Wiring diagram for LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC wiring example 6 8 2 Colour Coding by Marklin Marklin uses a different colour coding system compared to the DCC colours Please refer to figure 6 for more information 6 8 3 Motor and Track Connections Firstly please cut all wires installed in the locomotive Take special care to remove any connections to the chassis ground the motor eads must be positively potential free in other words they may not have any contact to the chassis or body or the wheels and wheel contacts t is particularly easy to overlook such connections in Fleisch mann locomotives Make notes of which motor lead connects the motor with the right and the left wheel contact This avoids mistakes and assures hat your locomotive runs in the right direction Please check all connections with an Ohmmeter Search for short circuits particularly between the motor leads and the wheel contacts eConnect the red wire to the right rail pickup or the centre pick up in AC models e Connect the black wire to the left rail pickup or the chassis in AC models e Connect the orange wire with the motor terminal which originally lead
23. 21MTC interface as per Fig 3 Installation in locomotives with this inter ace is particularly easy since the plug socket connector facilitates he mechanical fixing as well Remove the locomotive body Please observe the instructions in he manual of your locomotive e Remove the dummy plug from the socket and keep it in a suitable place for later use Search for the missing pin in the plug on the circuit board of the locomotive The missing pin serves as the marker Memorise its location eYou can insert the decoder in two ways either the pins are put hrough the decoder the socket of the decoder remains visible af er installation mounting on top or the decoder is inserted in such a way that the pins go straight into the socket Once the decoder sits in the socket the socket is hidden from view This method is common for Brawa locomotives s Which of the two mounting positions is the correct one depends solely on the locomotive The position of the marker pin is the crucial indicator Plug the decoder into the socket in such a way that the locomotive interface corresponds with the decoder e Do not apply too much pressure when inserting the plug The de coder must go in without force e Check if the decoder sits correctly 6 5 1 Connecting C Sine motors SoftDrive Sinus The LokPilot decoder cannot drive the newer Marklin models with C Sine motors also called SoftDrive Sinus directly To fa cilit
24. 3 S 49 Extended Configuration 1 Further important decoder settings 0 255 19 0 Enable Load control Back EMF 1 Disable Load control Back EMF 0 1 DC Motor PWM frequency 20kHz motor pulse frequency 0 40kHz motor pulse frequency 2 2 Marklin Delta Mode Disable Marklin Delta Mode 0 Enable Marklin Delta Mode 4 3 M rklin 2nd address Disable M rklin 2nd address 0 Enable Marklin 2nd address 8 4 Automatic DCC speed step detection Disable DCC speed step detection 0 Enable DCC speed step detection 16 Di LGB function button mode Disable LGB function button mode 0 Enable LGB function button mode 32 6 Zimo Manual Function Disable Zimo Manual Function 0 Enable Zimo Manual Function 64 7 Reserved 0 128 50 Analogue mode Selection of allowed analogue modes t 3 0 AC Analogue Mode if so refer to section 7 3 Disable AC Analog Mode 0 Enable AC Analog Mode 1 1 DC Analogue mode Disable DC Analogue mode 0 Enable DC Analogue Mode 2 53 54 55 56 66 67 95 112 105 106 DS Load control parameter K for slow driving Control Reference voltage Load control parameter K Load control parameter I Operating range of load control Forward Trimm Speed table Reverse Trimm Blinking light User CV 1 User CV 2 Power Fail Bypass K component of the in Defines the power of load motor will be controlled by the decoder ernal Pl controller for lower speed steps control
25. 31 contains the value 16 and CV 32 the value 2 CV 266 32 CV 282 32 CV 298 B2 CV314 32 Use the LokProgrammer alternatively in order to activate AUX4 for the stationary locomotive and for the moving locomotive in both directions as shown in figure 13 Furthermore for certain models the serial interface SUSI must be activated since the control electronics receive their commands via this interface Turn on SUSI by setting bit 3 in CV 124 Based on the default value for CV 124 20 you should now write 28 into CV 124 Unfortunately there is another hurdle to be taken The C Sinus circuit board draws too much energy from the LokPilot decoder If you have activated RailCom or Marklin brake sections there may be some erroneous behaviour To rectify this connect a 470 pF capacitor between U and the common of the decoder as shown in chapter 6 10 2 9 A i wrote Deoodereinstelungen andem Function mapping Conditions Prvsicat outouts Too Stana Vorwans ana R me cents gt a Stand shoal DS been Fat Vorwaris gt at Identification EH iM Komeatbiltat alk Loit v4 0 40 8667 Figure 13 Settings for C Sinus 12 Function outputs 12 1 Physical function outputs LokPilot decoders have up to 6 physical function outputs Head lights and Rearlights are used for lighting the remaining ones AUX1 to AUX4 are freely available Other func
26. 4567891011 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Figure 9 Speed settings using CV 2 6 5 10 3 Speed Curve LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC You may also define your own speed curve simply enter the desi red values in the CVs 67 to 94 also refer to Fig 10 The decoder will superimpose these 28 values onto the real speed steps Thus you can adapt the driving performance optimally to your locomo tive This mode is only active if bit 4 in CV 29 is set We recommend using the ESU LokProgrammer for easy and com fortable programming When this mode is active the settings in CV 2 CV 5 and CV 6 have no influence 10 4 Changing between Operating Modes You may change from a digital to an analogue sector of your lay out on the fly at any time The locomotive behaves as follows 64 D 01234567891011 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Figure 10 Free speed curve 10 4 1 Changing from Digital to Analogue DC When the decoder enters the analogue DC sector it monitors the polarity of the track voltage If the polarity and the resulting di rection of travel as per NEM matches the the direction of travel in digital mode the locomotive will continue without stopping at the speed that corresponds to the analogue voltage the polarity does not match than the behaviour depends on the settings in CV 27 If the DC brake mode is active in CV 27
27. CC programming mode Ok Ok Ok Ok Programming with 6021 Mobile Central Station Ok Ok M4 programming including automatic recognition RailCom Plus Ok Ok Ok Ok ABC brake mode Ok Ok Ok Ok Continuous motor current 0 75A 0 75A 1 1A 1 1A Function output current 2 150mA 2 150mA 4 250 mA 4 250mA Integrated PowerPack Optional connection for PowerPack buffer capacitor Ok Ok Connection type NEM651 NEM651 NEM652 MNextl8 NEM651 NEM651 MNextl8 NEM652 NEM651 21MTC PluX12 NEM652 NEM651 21MTC Direct Harness Harness Direct Harness Harness Harness Harness Harness Harness Article number 54688 54687 54683 54689 54685 54684 54686 54610 54612 54614 54616 54611 54613 54615 5 1 2 LokPilot V4 0 The LokPilot V4 0 is a multi protocol decoder It supports the Mar klin Motorola format the DCC format and Selectrix t can also work on analogue DC or AC layouts Thus it is ideally suitable for mixed Motorola DCC environments Due to its manifold lighting functions and its adaptability to dif erent applications it is the perfect all rounder for your HO loco motives 5 1 3 LokPilot V4 0 DCC The LokPilot V4 0 DCC is a thoroughbred DCC decoder Except or the Motorola and Selectrix protocol it supports all func ions of the LokPilot V4 0 In analogue mode it can only operate on DC powered layouts The LokPilot V4 0 DCC is best suited for the DCC purist who does not require multi protocol operation and does not want t
28. ESU in writing A LokPilot is exclusively intended for use with model train lay outs only It may only be operated with the components listed here Any other use is not permitted Any wiring has to be carried out while power is disconnected Please make sure that no voltage reaches the locomotive while converting it above all not accidently e Avoid mechanical force or pressure on the decoder eDo not remove the heat shrink sleeve on the decoder e Make sure that neither the LokPilot decoder nor any blank wire ends may come into contact with the engine chassis risk of short circuit Cover any blank ends of unused wires e Never solder on the circuit board extend cables if necessary eNever wrap the decoder in insulation tape since this may cause overheating eAdhere to the wiring principles as outlined in this manual for wiring any external components Other circuitry may cause da mage to the decoder e Make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model s transmission parts when reassembling the engine e Any power supply must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker to avoid any potential hazards such as burning cables in case of a short circuit Only use transformers specifically designed for model trains that bear the VDE EN marks eNever operate the LokPilot unattended The LokPilot is not a children s toy Do not expose to wet and humid conditions 4 How this manual helps you This manu
29. Furthermore the headlights will only work in one direction in analogue DC mode Whether it will be the forward lights or the backup lights depends on which way you have placed your loco motive on the track e Solder the backup lights to the yellow wire the headlights to the white one If your locomotive is wired according to option b then it is ready for use Otherwise you must connect the remaining wires of all bulbs and functions together to the blue wire This pole may not have any connection to the chassis It is possible to use both options in the same locomotive as shown in Fig 4 6 9 4 Using AUX3 and AUX4 6 9 4 1 LokPilot with 21MTC Interface LokPilot decoders with 21MTC interface have two additional out puts besides the 4 standard outputs namely AUX3 and AUX4 Since they are pure logic outputs it is not possible to connect any external loads directly External power transistors are requi red Connect AUX3 and AUX4 via the 21MTC interface there are equal to the other outputs ESU offers an appropriate adapater board art no 51968 with transistors 6 9 5 Suitable Smoke Generators Unfortunately it is not an easy task to find the right smoke genera tor for each locomotive The amount of smoke generated depends on the following factors a Track voltage The track voltage varies depending on the command station Therefore it is possible that a locomotive generates smoke When driven by one digital
30. LokPilot V4 0 Instruction Manual 4 Edition June 2012 LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 BR LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC ERAR Rai Com pen I 52254 oja ET Pilot P N 51982 1 Declaration of Conformity se iie 5 2 WEEE Declaration eege 5 3 Important Notes Please read this chapter first 5 4 How this manual helps you tse seen 6 5 Introduction The LokPilot Family 7 5 1 The Members of the LokPilot Family 5 1 1 An overview of the LokPilot V4 0 decoders 5 1 2 LokPilot V4 0 lt General Properties of all Decoders 1 Operating Modes 2 Motor Control 3 Analogue Mode 4 Functions 5 6 7 Programming Operational Reliability 7 Protection 5 2 8 Future built in eine 6 Installing the Decoder 6 1 Requirements for Installation 6 2 Installing the Decoder 6 3 Locomotives with 8 pin NEM 652 Interface 6 4 Locomotives with 6 pin NEM 651 Interface 6 5 Locomotives with 21MTC Interface 6 5 1 Connecting C Sine motors SoftDrive Sinus 6 6 Locomotives with Next18 Interface 6 7 Locomotives with PluX interface 6 8 Locomotives without Interface 6 8 1 Wiring Diagram for LokPilot LokPilot micro 6 8 2 Colour Coding by Marklin 6 8 3 Motor and Track Connections 6 8 3 2 Connecting Universal Motors with HAMO C
31. UX5 307 308 309 310 311 312 AUX6 SE 316 Sim 318 319 320 AUX7 323 324 325 326 327 328 AUX8 331 332 333 334 335 336 AUX9 339 340 341 342 343 344 AUX10 347 348 349 350 351 352 Headlight Config 2 355 356 357 358 359 360 Rearlight Config 2 363 364 365 366 367 368 AUXI Config 2 Zi 372 373 374 375 376 AUX2 Config 2 379 380 381 382 383 384 Figure 16 LED mode 4 Write the values into the CV corresponding to the appropriate function output Repeat these steps for all 6 function outputs you want to con figure Example Double Strobe with LEDs on AUX4 We want to set up AUX4 to create a Double strobe output We want to use an LED 1 Using table 32 we find that the Mode Selection CV must be set to 6 2 We find out that for LED compensation mode we should set the Special function CV to 128 3 We want to have a brightness level of 25 4 Using the table on the left side we find that the Mode Select CV for AUX4 is 299 We set CV 299 4 We also find that the brightness CV is 302 and set it to 25 Finally the Special function CV for AUX4 is 303 and needs to be set to 128 12 3 3 Grade Crossing holding time You can define the for time the global grade crossing function as you like By doing so the Grade Crossing will remain active also after switching off the function key This will create a very interes ting game effect The desired value will be stored in CV 132 The value of CV 132 multiplied with 0 065 se
32. activate the change of direction routine Now he lights flash periodically long short short short eNow enter the unit of the new CV value as a two digit number 05 in this example eFor confirmation activate the change of direction routine now he lights light up for about one second e Now you can adjust more CVs in long mode e Exit the long mode by switching off the track voltage and then on again press the Stop button on the 6021 then the Go button 8 2 4 Programming with the Marklin Mobile Station LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 With the Mobile Station you can also adjust some of the CVs Use the Register Programming Menu to facilitate this As with the 6021 you can only enter values between 1 and 80 The possible CV values are also limited to that range from 1 to 80 You will find the programming menu in the locomotive menu of the Mobile Station It is only available for certain locomotives Of course this works only for a programmable locomotive Proceed as follows e Enter a new locomotive in the database How you do this is explai ned in the manual for the Mobile Station e Select locomotive 36330 The locomotive Ex 3 3 is shown as active on the display By pressing the MENU ESC button you can now change any of the settings such as name address etc in the heading CHANGE LOCOMOTIVE The last function shown is Register Program ming REG S
33. ad to a heat build up and ultimately o the destruction of the decoder Rather apply the insulating tape o the metal parts of the locomotive Mount the decoder at a suitable location In most model loco motives there is a dedicated space for the decoder To hold the decoder in place use double sided adhesive tape or some just a ittle hot glue 6 3 Locomotives with 8 pin NEM 652 Interface Some LokPilot V4 0 decoders are supplied with an 8 pin interface as per NEM 652 refer to Fig 1 Installation in locomotives with his interface is particularly easy eRemove the locomotive body Please observe the instructions in he manual of your locomotive e Remove the dummy plug from the socket and keep it in a suitable place for later use 54610 LokPilot V4 0 54611 LokPilot V4 0 DCC AUX2 Right motor terminal Right track connection 4 Rear light Common pole AU gt Head light Left track connection Left motor terminal A PluX12 Head light 7 8 Motor plus Common pole 9 10 Motor minus Index pin 11 12 Right track Rear light 13 14 Left track 16 AUXI 18 AUX2 Pin Description Colour 1 Right motor terminal orange 2 Rear light yellow 3 Output AUXI green 4 Left track connection black 5 Left motor terminal grey 6 Head light white 7 Common pole blue 8 Right track connection red Figure 1 LokPilot V4 0 DCC NEM652 PluX12 elnsert the plug of the decoder in such a w
34. ails 6 9 3 Connecting the Light Outputs AUX1 and AUX2 This procedure depends on the wiring of the lights and auxiliary functions in the locomotive a The lamps function outputs are insulated from the common A pole ground i e the locomotive chassis therefore they are potential free Fig 4 shows the correct wiring for the outputs AUX1 and AUX2 The functions of the locomotive must be potential free in other words there may not be any other con nection to the function besides the wires from the decoder The voltage at these outputs is about 1 5V lower than the track voltage The blue wire is the plus pole the function output the minus pole If LEDs are installed also refer to Fig 4 then a resistor must be wired in series with the LEDs It should have a rating of between 470 Ohms and 2 2 kOhms Running the LEDs without this resistor will lead to their destruction b The lamps function outputs are wired together against the chassis of the locomotive as in most locomotives by Marklin as well as in most older locomotives by Fleischmann and ROCO The wiring is simpler but the available voltage is about half This type of connection is not suitable for multi protocol operation Both M4 and Motorola packets are asymmetrical Therefore the function outputs do not have continuous power This leads to a rhythmic flicker of the headlights pulsing that becomes particu larly obvious with LEDs
35. al is divided into several chapters that show you step by step how to install a LokPilot decoder Chapter 5 provides an overview over the characteristics of each type of LokPilot decoder Chapter 6 describes installation of the decoder in detail Please make yourself familiar with the type of motor and the type of interface installed in your locomotive prior to working through chapters 6 2 to 6 5 You can operate LokPilot Decoders with most commercially available control systems for model trains Chapter 7 provides an overview which digital and analogue sys tems can drive LokPilot decoders and which special issues to con sider You will find the factory default settings for the function buttons in chapter 7 1 You may adjust the default settings of your LokPilot decoder as desired Chapters 8 to 16 explain which parameters are adjustable and how to do it We recommend that you at least read chapters 8 and 9 regarding address settings as well as chapter 11 concerning motor control in order to be able to adapt your LokPilot decoder optimally to your model locomotive Chapter 20 lists all technical data as well as supported CVs and will assist you in case of questions If not stated otherwise all information refers to all types of the Lok Pilot family Should one particular decoder not support a specific function then this is clearly mentioned value on excellent load control outstanding driving characteris tics at low s
36. als value for CV 18 167 e 167 is therefore the value to be entered in CV 18 Thus you deco der is now programmed to address 4007 21 1 2 Read out addess If you wish to read out a loco address please read the values of CV 17 and CV 18 one after another and proceed then in reverse order Letz assume you have read CV 17 196 CV 18 147 Look up the corresponding address range in Fig 18 The first possible address within this range is 1024 Then you have to add the value from CV 18 and you arrive at the locomotive address 1024 147 1171 255 192 3584 3839 206 l 7168 7423 220 256 511 193 3840 4095 207 f 7424 ozan 221 512 767 194 4096 4351 208 l 7680 7935 222 768 1023 195 4352 4607 209 l 7936 8191 1223 1024 1279 196 4608 4863 mez 8447 224 1280 153511197 4864 5119 211 8448 8703 225 1536 1791 198 l 5120 5375 212 8704 8959 226 l l l l l l l 1792 2047 199 l 5376 5631 218 3960 9215 227 2048 2303 200 l 5632 5887 214 9216 9471 228 2304 2559 201 l 5888 6143 215 9472 9727 229 2560 2815 202 l 6144 6399 216 9728 9983 230 2816 3071 203 l 6400 6655 217 9984 10239 231 3072 3327 204 l 6656 6911 218 3328 3583 205 l 6912 7167 219 Figure 18 Chart of extended loco addresses 24 months warranty form date of purchase Dear customer Congratulations on purchasing this ESU product This quality product was manufactured applying the most advanced production methods and processes and was s
37. ands issued by the command stati on Frequently this function serves for stopping a train in front of a red signal If a LokPilot detects a brake command it will slow down with the programmed deceleration and then stop After this enforced stop the locomotive will accelerate again as per the pro grammed values in CV 3 Depending on the type of digital system there are several options on how to influence the decoder so that it stops the train 10 5 1 DC Brake Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC In order to activate the DC brake mode you must set bit 3 in CV 27 The LokPilot decoder will start brake once it moves from a digital sector into a DC sector provided the brake mode is active and the polarity of the track voltage does NOT match the current direction of travel The locomotive will stop taking into account the programmed deceleration 10 5 2 Marklin Brake Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 In principle the Marklin modules 72441 72442 apply a DC voltage to the track instead of the digital signals Provided bit 3 and bit 4 in CV 27 is set then LokPilot decoders detect this voltage and will stop the train CV 27 Value 24 The signal generated by these modules looks the same as DC from conventional DC transformers The LokPilot could possible misin terpret this and switch to the analogue mode instead of brake If you wish to control the LokPilot decoder with DCC si
38. apter 20 1 firstly decide which options should be active The column Value has two numbers for each option If the option is swit ched off the value is 0 Otherwise it is a number between 1 and 128 Add all the values for the respective options to arrive at the correct value for this CV Example Let us assume you want to run trains with the ECoS in DCC mode with 128 speed steps Analogue detection should be active because you also want to drive your locomotive in ana logue mode All other options are not active Therefore you must write the value 6 in CV 29 0 2 4 0 6 8 2 Programming with popular Digital Systems As already explained it is not possible to program every type of LokPilot with every command station in the market This chapter explains which options are available 8 2 1 Programming with DCC Systems LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC LokPilot decoders support all NMRA programming modes as there are the programming track modes Direct Mode Register Mode Paged Mode and the mode for the main POM Programming on the Main Programming on the Main enables you to program your deco ders comfortably without having to remove the locomotive form he layout In this case the command station talks directly to the decoder by using its locomotive address for instance Locomo ive number 50 write the value 7 into CV 3 Thus knowing the locomotive
39. ate this a circuit board supplied ex works with the locomoti ve is required This circuit board will be controlled by a LokPilot decoder Marklin uses the 21MTC interface installed on this circuit board and thus utilises the normal motor commands from the decoder for the exchange of information The LokPilot V4 0 with the 21MTC interface is suitable for control ling the C Sine control electronics provided some parameters are set accordingly Chapter 11 5 explains the necessary steps 6 6 Locomotives with Next18 Interface Some LokPilot micro decoders are shipped with an 18 pin Next18 interface More information about how to install the decoder is given in chapter 6 5 6 7 Locomotives with PluX interface Some LokPilot decoders are supplied with a PluX12 plug These decoders can also be installed in locomotives with a PluX22 inter face One position on the multi pin plug of the decoder has no pin index pin This position should be marked in the locomotive Please consider the correct seating of the decoder on the PluX socket 6 8 Locomotives without Interface All LokPilot decoders have an interface plug There is no wires only version Please remove the plug at the end of the harness should this become necessary Please do not extend any wires at the decoder end If necessary use an extension harness also refer to chapter 17 6 8 1 Wiring Diagram for LokPilot LokPilot micro 54610 LokPilot V4 0 546
40. ay that pin 1 of the plug this is the side with the red orange wires sits next to the corner of the socket that is usually marked with e or 1 Please make sure that the pins are straight and do not tilt when inserting the plug d Do not rely on the assumption that the wires of the harness have to face in a certain direction the only reliable reference is the mar king of pin 1 6 4 Locomotives with 6 pin NEM 651 Interface Some LokPilot V4 0 decoders have a 6 pin NEM 651 plug as per LICI p E Solder connect violet AUX2 O00 Right motor terminal Right track connection Rear light blue Common pole Soldering connect green AUXI Head light Left track connection Left motor terminal 54612 LokPilot V4 0 54688 LokPilot micro V4 0 Right motor terminal 54685 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Left motor terminal Right track connection Left track connection Head light Rear light Back part decoder LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC blue Common pole OS GND ES Soldering connect AUX2 Logic leve EIL Soldering connect AUXI Logic level ET Back part decoder Figure 2 Installation in locomotives with this interface is parti cularly easy e Remove the locomotive body e Remove the dummy plug from the socket and keep it in a suitable place for later use e Insert the plug of the decoder in such a way that pin 1 of the plug this is the side with the red
41. bligatory programming procedure Reading of values is not permitted There are two modes In the short mode parameters with a number below 80 can be set provided the desired value is also lower than 80 In the long mode all parameters with values from 0 to 255 are ad justable Since the display of the 6020 6021 is limited to two digit numbers values must be split and entered in two separate steps 8 2 3 1 Changing to the Programming Mode Enter the programming mode with the 6020 6021 The throttle must be set to O No other locomotives may be on on the layout Watch out for flashing signals of the locomotive Press the Stop and Go buttons of the 6021 simultaneously until a reset has been triggered alternately pull the mains plug of the transformer Press the Stop button in order to switch off the track voltage Enter the current decoder address If you do not know the current address simply enter 80 Activate the change of direction button turn the throttle knob to the left beyond the arrestor until you hear a click sound hold it in this position and then press the Go button Please bear in mind that the 6020 6021 only permits you to enter values from 1 to 80 The value O is missing Always enter 80 instead of O 8 2 3 2 Short Mode The decoder is in the short mode the headlights flash periodically in brief intervals eNow enter the number of the CV that you want to adjust
42. built into the decoder where you can connect real loads by means of wires Up to 6 outputs are conceivable The decoders are equipped as follows Head light Ok Rear light Ok AUX1 Ok Logic AUX2 Ok Logic AUX3 Logic AUX4 Logic AUX5 AUX6 AUX7 AUX8 AUX9 AUX10 Nevertheless you can map all outputs since additional outputs could be installed on separate circuit boards e g ESU I O ex pansion circuit board They are fully integrated into the function mapping The block for the physical outputs of each mapping row covers two CVs The meaning of those CVs is as follows Control CV K Output headlight On Conf 1 1 Output rearlight On Conf 1 2 Output AUX1 On Conf 1 4 Output AUX2 On Conf 1 8 Output AUX3 On 16 Output AUX4 On 32 Output AUX5 On 64 Output AUX6 On 128 Control CNL Output AUX7 On 1 Output AUX8 On 2 Output AUX9 On 4 Output AUX10 On 8 Output headlight On Conf 2 16 Output rearlight On Conf 2 32 Output AUX1 On Konf 2 64 Output AUX2 On Konf 2 128 You must add the value for the control CV for each output you want to switch Into which CV exactly you must write a value you can find in the overview table on page 42 For mapping row 1 hey are for instance CVs 266 control CV K and CV 267 control CV L The lighting outputs front and rear as well as the outputs AUX1 and AUX2 are duplicated These outputs can be configured twice configuration 1 and configu
43. ced to about 50 if the dimmer function is on e Dimmable headlight with fade in out Here the output is swit ched on slowly and immitates the slow glowing of oil lamps or very old light bulbs The brightness will be reduced to about 50 if the dimmer function is on Firebox Simulates a normal fire box lighting effect e Intelligent firebox Simulates an intelligent fire box lighting ef fect whose itensity changes relating to the driving conditions e Single Strobe This is a single strobe light short flashing output The frequency can be adjusted e Double Strobe This will result in two short flashes The frequency can be adjusted e Rotary Beacon This effect should simulate a revolving reflector and bulb assignment of a very popular warning beacon atop many diesels of the 605 and 705 e Prime Stratolight This is the more modern version of the Rotary beacon Dimmable light 1 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Dimmable headlight fade in out 2 UEA 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Firebox 3 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 ntelligent firebox 4 0 255 0 255 Brightness Sei Single Strobe 5 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Double Strobe 6 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Rotary Beacon 7 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Strato light 8 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Ditch Light Type 1 9 0 255 0 255 Brightness OE Ditch Light Type 2 10 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Oscillator 11 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Flashing light 12 0 255 0 255 Brightnes
44. conds defines the time The default value 80 results in 5 2 seconds 12 3 4 Flash Rate You can also set the flash rate for all lighting effects globally All effects will flash or strobe at the same rate The desired value should be stored in CV 112 The value of CV 112 multiplied with 0 065536 seconds 65 536ms defines the flash rate The default value 30 results in 1 97 seconds 12 3 5 Automatic Switch off Each output usually switches off when the corresponding key is deactivated However sometimes the output has to be forced o switch off after a certain period of time to aviod damages Digital couplers by ROCO e g cannot handle permanent control Via the automatic switch off function you are able to determine or every output when it should be switched off automatically no matter if the function key is still activated ust write the time after which the output should be switched off into the corresponding CV according to the above mentioned able The unit is 0 4 seconds The default value O deactivates his function 12 3 6 Switch on and switch off delay You can set switch on and switch off delays for each output se parately he switch on delay causes the function to switch on only after he predetermined time has lapsed he switch off delay causes the function to be turned off only after the predetermined time has elapsed Both time periods can be individually set in steps from 0 15 and are the
45. decoders can deactivate acceleration and deceleration by the push of a button This is particularly handy for shunting since your locomotive responds directly to the throttle The default setting for this function is function button F4 10 1 2 Shunting Mode The default setting for the shunting mode is F3 It reduces the speed to about 50 Thus you have smoother control of your locomotive in the lower speed ranges which is important for shunting particularly in the 14 speed step mode 10 2 Starting Voltage Maximum and Medium Speed LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC LokPilot decoders know internally 256 speed steps They can be adapted to the characteristic of the locomotive and allocated to the actually available speed steps 14 28 or 128 The NMRA defined two options to facilitate this Motor characteristic via CV 2 5 and 6 Fig 9 Enter the start voltage in CV 2 and the maximum speed in CV 5 CV 6 corre sponds with the speed at a medium speed step Thus you can define a kink in the speed curve This mode is active if bit 4 Oin CV 29 The values of the start mid and maximum speed are dependent on each other Selecting a mid speed that is lower than the start speed or higher than the maximum speed could lead to some erra tic driving performance Therefore always adhere to the principle start voltage lt mid speed lt maximum speed CcV5 CVa 1 0123
46. direction command is activated at the central unit If the directional bit has not been set then the locomotive slows down and stops according to the programmed deceleration chan ges its direction and returns to the conventional sector What hap pens next is described in chapter 10 4 1 resp 10 4 2 10 4 4 Changing from Digital to Digital LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 Travelling between sectors with different digital protocols namely Motorola and DCC is possible at any time The LokPilot decoder interprets each valid data package from the command station LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 Travelling from Selectrix to DCC or Motorola is only possible after a short power interruption also refer to chapter 7 2 3 10 4 5 Changing modes with Analogue Mode turned off LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Perhaps you have disabled analogue mode on your decoder bit 2 in CV 29 is deleted When the locomotive moves from the digital sector into the analogue one the locomotive will continue with the set speed and direction However you cannot issue any com mands to that locomotive until is back in a digital sector Under certain circumstances the decoder interprets the analogue DC voltage as brake sector and slows down to a stop please refer to chapter 10 5 10 5 Brake Sectors Brake sectors have the purpose to slow down the locomotive in dependently from the comm
47. djust parameter DN if the locomotive jerks somewhat just before it stops or jumps at lower speeds lower third of the speed step range or simply does not run smoothly Increase the value by 5 starting with the default value for motors with very small or no flywheels Reduce the value by 5 starting with the default value for motors with large flywheels lest again and repeat this procedure until you arrive at the desired result 11 1 2 3 Reference Voltage In CV 53 you set the EMF reference voltage generated by the motor at maximum revs This parameter may have to be adapted subject to the track voltage and the efficiency of the motor If the locomotive reaches maximum speed when the throttle is set to about three quarter and the top third of the throttle has no influence on the speed then you should reduce the value of CV 53 Reduce the value by 5 8 and test the locomotive again Repeat this process until the locomotive just reaches its maximum speed when the throttle is fully open On the other hand if the locomotive moves too slowly at full throttle then you should increase the value of CV 53 step by step until the maximum speed is reached 11 1 2 4 Parameter K slow Together with the LokPilot V4 0 decoder an additional CV 52 has been introduced which seperately determines the gain control considerably for the whole slow driving sector in speed step 1 If you are not satisfied with the driving behaviour when
48. e actually programmed into hundreds 99 Value Saves the value of the CV that 0 99 sould be actually programmed in untis and tens 9 Address Settings Each LokPilot decoder requires a definite address to be addressa ble for the central unit Depending on the type of decoder and the digital system there are several possibilities how to allocate addresses 9 1 Short Addresses in DCC Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Normally you would control LokPilot decoders with the short address that is stored in CV 1 In DCC mode the permitted values range from 1 to 127 In order to enable the decoder to listen to the short address you must delete bit 5 in CV 29 Some digital systems e g ROCO Lokmaus ll Lenz digital plus Lenz compact only support the values 1 99 as short address 9 2 Long Addresses in DCC Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC You can operate LokPilot decoders also with long addresses 4 di git addresses The supported values range from 128 10239 The long address is stored in the CVs 17 and 18 You must activate the long address by setting bit 5 in CV 29 Bit 5 in CV 29 switches between short and long address The de coder can only respond to one address at a time If you want to use your LokPilot with the long address it is practical to program this address directly with your digital system most mo
49. e as well Contrary to the original Marklin decoders LokPilot V4 0 deco ders support up to 255 addresses and 28 speed steps in Moto rola mode With the appropriate command station such as the ESU ECoS you can expand the system limits of the Motorola system considerably Furthermore all LokPilot V4 0 decoders support RailComPlus A RailComPlusQ compatible command station immediately recogni ses a LokPilot V4 0 decoder fully automatically The decoder will transfer all of its important data to the command station Finally you will never have to look for a loco address once again or carry out any function mapping 5 2 2 Motor Control The most important function of digital decoders is motor control All LokPilot V4 0 decoders are designed for universal use and the refore can control all commonly available DC motors regardless if they are by ROCO Fleischmann Brawa Mehano Bemo LGB Hubner M rklin or others Coreless motors such as Faulhaber or Maxon also work fine with LokPilot You may continue to use any universal motors provided you repla ce the stator coils with a permanent magnet You will find more info on this topic in chapter 6 7 4 2 Fifth generation load compensation works with 20 resp 40 kHz and assures extremely silent operation particularly with coreless motors Due to 10 bit technology your locomotives will crawl at a snail s pace if so desired Load compensation is easily adju
50. e second pole U This prevents the asymmetric track signal from interfering with the smoke generator It represents the best solution but is sometimes a bit difficult in terms of wiring 6 10 Connecting Capacitors On many older layouts current pick up of locomotives is not very reliable Therefore power interruptions may cause a stop or jerky movement when the locomotive travels over turnouts at low speeds This can be overcome with buffer capacitors 100 mF 25V or higher show the desired results If desired you may con nect them to the LokPilot V4 0 or LokPilot micro V4 0 Soldering wires onto a decoder requires quality soldering equip ment and experience Our warranty does not cover damage caused by inappropriate soldering Consider carefully if you re ally need that capacitor 6 10 1 LokPilot HO LokPilot micro decoders You can connect two larger capacitors as per the circuit in the upper half of figure 8 The capacitor is charged via a resistor 100 Ohms thus preventing the digital system from interpreting the charging current as short circuit at the time of switch on The diode makes sure that the energy of the capacitor is fully available when required However you may not run the LokPilot decoder on AC layouts anymore Risk of destruction A Disconnect remove the capacitor prior to programming with the ESU LokProgrammer 6 10 2 Optional PowerPack You can solder a
51. ecoders On the following pages we have listed all CVs of LokPilot decoders in a chart Please refer to the CV concept as outlined in chapter 5 1 Please only change CVs if you are certain about their purpose and the impact of your action Wrong CV settings can lead to impaired per formance or may cause your LokPilot not to respond at all 1 Loco address Address of engine 1 127 2 Start voltage Sets the minimum speed of the engine 1 255 3 Acceleration This value multiplied by 0 25 is the time from stop to maximum speed 0 255 32 4 Deceleration This value multiplied by 0 25 is the time from maximum speed to stop 0255 24 5 Maximum speed Maximum speed of the engine 05255 64 6 Medium speed Medium speed of engine 0255 22 7 Version number Internal software version of decoder 8 Manufacturer s ID Manufacturers s ID ESU Writing value 8 in this CV triggers a reset to 151 factory default values 13 Analogue mode F1 F8 Status of functions F1 to F8 in analogue mode see chapter 12 4 0 255 1 14 Analogue mode FL F9 F12 Status of function FO F9 to F12 in analogue mode see chapter 12 4 0 63 3 d Erweiterte Lokadresse Long address of engine see chapter 9 2 128 192 18 9999 19 Consist Address Additional address for consist operation 0 255 0 Value 0 or 128 means consist address is disabled 1 127 consist address active normal direction 129 255 consist address active reverse direction 21 Consist Modus F1 F8 Status of functions F1 to F8 in Co
52. elect this for writing CVs eThen select the CV called REG on the Mobile Station and then the desired value and confirm by pressing the change of direction button eThe Mobile Station will program the new value into the deco der Please remove all locomotives which should not be programmed 8 2 5 Programming with the Marklin Central Station LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 With the Central Station until software version 2 04 you can program the CVs 1 to 80 via the Motorola programming menu Unfortunately you can only enter values between 1 and 80 Find more information regarding this programming mode in chapter 8 of the manual of the Central Station Owners of a Central Station Reloaded or a Central Station 2 can program LokPilot decoders in DCC mode without any problems With the CS1 Reloaded please proceed as described in the ma nual in chapter 18 Decoder programming When using a Central Station 2 DCC programming is somewhat trickier e Establish a new locomotive manually This must be done even if the decoder registers itself via mfx The locomotive address is not important in this context e Call up the new Dummy locomotive with a throttle e Open the menu Edit locomotive and select type DCC e Open the function Edit locomotive eNow enter all CVs you wish to configure in the list Only then the command station will read out the values and save any c
53. ell known warning beacon in the USA e Gyra Light The Gyra Light is similar to the Mars Light but is slower in motion eFRED Flashing End of Train Device simulates the flashing red ight indicating the end of a train in America Fluorescent lamp simulates the typical starting characteristics of a fluorescent lamp e Energy saving lamp simulates the typical starting of modern ener gy saving lamps The following special functions are available stan control here a small electric motor is slowly run up to high revs and then back down again This is often used for fan motors hat continue to run for a while Seuthe smoke generator the intensity is reduced whenever the locomotive is stationary eConventional coupler function You can use this function to con rol Krois couplers also in connection with automatic pushing removing eROCO coupler function You can use this function to control ROCO couplers also in connection with automatic pushing removing ePanto this function is needed for ESU locomotives with functional pantographs eServo coupler function this is for using a servo for un coupling and simultaneous pushing against the train and subsequent mo ving away 12 3 2 Adjusting the Lighting Effects The LokPilot V4 0 provides 6 CVs for each physical output which defines their behaviour e Mode Select Defines which effect you want to have for the out put eSwitch on and switch of
54. ely accomplished via the base address in CV 1 Example You select the address 50 in CV 1 for a class 50 locomo tive You want to set 3 consecutive addresses They are 51 52 and 53 They will then switch the consecutive functions whenever you call up theses addresses on your 6021 Base address 50 FO F1 F4 Consecutive address 1 51 50 1 F5 F8 Consecutive address 2 52 50 2 F9 FI2 Consecutive address 3 53 50 43 F13 F16 Please make sure that no other vehicle is programmed to any of the consecutive addresses in this example 51 to 53 Otherwise you will inadvertently run several vehicles at the same time The consecutive addresses are activated with bits 3 and 7 in CV 49 For reasons of compatibility they are not next to each other The relationship is as follows No consecutive address Consecutive address 1 active 8 Sa ai gea FS 0 1 0 Consecutive address 2 active 128 1 Consecutive address 3 active 136 First read out the value in CV 49 default value CV 49 1 and the value shown in column 4 If for instance you wish to activate 3 consecutive addresses then you must write the value 136 1 137 into CV 49 Kg Consecutive addresses are only active in Motorola mode 9 4 Turning off data protocols not needed If you know for certain on which layouts your locomotives will be travelling you can turn off the data protocols not needed This is useful if multi protocol command stations lead to prob
55. et and allocated to the desired function buttons function mapping There is a wide range of options dimmer flickering firebox gyro light and mars light flash and double flash blinker and alternate blinker as well as switch functions with timers e g for Telex and a special coupler function for remote controlled couplers by Krois and ROCOGB including the automatic pushing and pulling The unique and once more improved ESU function mapping ena bles you to allocate every function to the function buttons FO to F15 even multiple allocations are possible You will find more info on this in chapter 12 5 2 5 Programming Where intended LokPilot decoders support all programming mo des including POM Programming On the Main You can use any NMRA DCC compatible command station for this purpose Even with the Marklin central units 6020 6021 Mobile Sta tion and Central Station all settings are adjusted electronically Most LokPilot V4 0 decoders support a simple to use program ming procedure Owners of the ESU ECoS enjoy an even more comfortable method of programming you can read all possible settings in plain text on the large display and easily adjust them even during operation 5 2 6 Operational Reliability LokPilot decoders store the current operating status Thanks to this data storage the decoder will start again as quickly as possible after a service interruption Some decoders also have an integ
56. ets from your ESU dealer We supply three types of magnets Please refer to chapter 18 2 or more information regarding motor conversions with perma nent magnets 6 9 Connecting Additional Functions You can wire any kind of load such as light bulbs LEDs light emit ing diodes smoke generators or similar devices to the function outputs provided the maximum current draw is less than that o he decoder output The permitted maximum current draw per function output is listed in chapter 20 under Technical Data a a Please make sure that the load does not exceed the permitted maximum current and there are no short circuits The outputs of he LokPilot have protection but if an external voltage is applied he outputs may suffer damage or destruction Remove capacitors YN Ue Figure 7 5 pole Marklin motor orange grey gt e 6 9 1 Overload Protection of Function Outputs Blinking The function outputs of LokPilot decoders have electronic pro tection against overload and short circuit The decoder keeps checking the sum of all function output currents If the current is too high the decoder will switch off the outputs After about 1 second the decoder tries to switch them on again Should the current still be too high perhaps due to a short circuit the same procedure starts again When using light bulbs incandescent lamps please note the following they draw a very high inru
57. f delay Defines the time by which switch on and switch off is delayed e Automatic switch off Time after which the output is automatically turned off eBrightness Defines the brightness of each individual function out put in 32 steps 0 to 31 eSpecial functions CV 1 CV 2 Defines some further modes for each special effect Have a look at the chart figure 16 to see how this works The special function CV 1 needs to be explained in more detail The special functions are additional functions you could add to each output e Phase Select Alters the timing of the effect so that it is 180 degree out of phase with other effects This allows you to create alternate blinking e Grade Crossing Causes the lighting effect to become active only when the global flag Grade crossing enable is set AND the cor responding function key is ON Grade crossing logic can be used with any of the light effects Grade Crossing can be used with most of the lighting effects s Rule 17 Forward Applicable only if the output is set to either Dimmable headlight or Dimmable headlight with fade in out Causes the effect to be dimmed to around 60 of the set brightness if the locomotive is stopped When the engine is run ning forward the output will be increased to a 100 eRule 17 Reverse Like Rule 17 Forward but the brightness will be increased to a 100 when the locomotive drives backwards eDimmer Causes the output to be dimmed to
58. formance you have never seen before The LokPilot V4 0 recognised the pul se for changing direction as usual Just wait until the locomotive has stopped prior to changing direction Never issue the Change of Direction command to a moving lo comotive This could lead to damaged gears A a We cannot recommend the use of the old blue Marklin trans ormers that where originally designed for 220 Volt Depending on their age and their tolerance range the pulse for changing direction could be too high in case of increased mains voltage and therefore destroy the LokPilot decoder Do yourself and your locomotives a favour and purchase a suitable Marklin transformer No 6647 your locomotives and decoders will thank you with longer product life 8 Decoder Settings Programming Chapter 8 covers setting various parameters of the LokPilot deco der Should you not be familiar with the handling of CVs please take the time to read these occasionally quite complex instruc tions After an introduction into the world of parameters in chapter 8 1 we explain in the following section 8 2 how to change various parameters in DCC mode and with Marklin central units The chapters 9 to 16 explain which parameters have what kind of influence on the behaviour of the LokPilot decoder kej 1 Adjustable Properties of Decoders he hardware determines some features such as the number function outputs as well as the max
59. gnals and keep your Marklin brake sectors then you should switch off the DC analogue mode by deleting bit 1 in CV 50 The LokPilot will stop as desired gt E 10 5 3 Selectrix Diode Brake Sector LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot decoders also detect the Selectrix diode brake sector and stop as desired 10 5 4 Lenz ABC Brake Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC As a new function the LokPilot V4 0 decoder supports the ABC braking technique introduced by Lenz In order to use this func ion a group of anti parallel diods will be be soldered to one half of the track The resulting fall of voltage generates an assymetrical DCC signal LokPilot decoders are able to detect the potential dif erence between the left and right half of the signal If desired the decoder will be stopped o be able to use the ABC technique you also need beside the adequate LokPilot V4 0 decoder an appropriate brake module he ABC technique can only be operated with boosters offering n exact symmetrical output All command stations and boosters y ESU and Lenz garantuee a symmetrical output We dont re commend to use other boosters for the ABC technique you wish to stop the LokPilot decoder when the track signal is ronger on the right side than on the left side and the diods are so installed on the left side set bit 2 in CV 27 you wish to stop the LokPilot decoder when the track s
60. hanges 8 2 6 Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC The LokProgrammer 53451 offers the easiest and most comfor table way of setting the CVs of LokPilot decoders simply by a few mouse clicks on an MS Windows computer The computer saves you to look for the various CV numbers and values More informa tion is contained in the manual for the LokProgrammer You can access all properties of ESU decoders with the LokPro grammer Since this works independently form the data format it also works for mfx decoders Please use the software version from V4 3 0 onwards for the Lok Pilot V4 0 decoder The software is available for download on our website 8 2 7 Programming with the ROCO Multimaus LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Due to a severe firmware error the current LokPilot V4 0 decoder cannot be programmed with the Multimaus firmware 1 00 In this case you must return your Multimaus to your dealer or directly to the ROCO service for an update to version 1 02 or a newer Unfortunately the ROCO Multimaus is not able to programm any CVs via number 255 due to an error in the current State Dec 2010 firmware version 1 02 To make however a proper programming procedure possible we implemented an assistance tool This helps to write the number of the CVs desired temporarily into two assisting CVs
61. iessen Germany and is a technology for transmitting information from the decoder back to the command station Until now DCC systems could only will never ever have to change the locomotive address of a new locomotive by hand Just put the locomotive on the tracks and it will be recognised automatically Also the name of he locomotive the functional key symbols as transmit data from never be sure if the he command station to the decoder but could decoder actually received the commands well as the kind of the functions long term function and moment function will be transferred And all that happens within less se The locomotive can send the following information to the com mand station Locomotive address The decoder transmits its address on request by Broadcast De command Thus th ectors in a certain track sector can detect this e command station can find out the location of that particular locomotive conds you dont have to wait anymore 15 1 1 Prerequisites for RailCom Plus RailComPlus imp ies an accordingly equipped digital command station The ESU ECoS command station supports RailComPlus capable decoders rom software 3 4 You dont need to change CV information The decoder can provide feedback about all CV values to the command station per RailCom In future a pro gramming track will not be necessary any more Meta data The decoder can transmit status information such
62. ignal is ronger on the left side than on the right side and the diods are so installed on the right side set bit 1 in CV 27 you want to stopp the decoder no matter in which half of the rack the diods are set please set bit 2 and bit 1 in CV 27 CV 27 3 10 5 4 1 ABC slow approach section he decoders also detect slow approach sectors implemented with the Lenz BM2 module The desired speed in the slow ap proach sector can be adjusted with CV 123 The value 255 cor responds with full speed while the value 0 would stop the loco motive 10 5 4 2 ABC detection threshold In some operational situations it may happen that the LokPilot decoder does not detect the ABC braking section This may be caused by the wiring or the boosters respectively the braking di odes You can influence the detection sensitivity with the aid of CV 134 Change the default value 12 step by step and test until you achieve the desired result Tv vu vu 10 6 Constant Brake Distance LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC An attractive function hides behind CV 254 ESU brake mode Here you can set a constant distance for braking the train from the beginning of the brake sector to the stopping point Thus it is possible to stop the train right in front of a red signal regardless of the speed The LokPilot simply calculates the required brake effect The higher the value i
63. imum permitted current the motor output and therefore they are not programmable evertheless there are plenty of possibilities to influence the be aviour of the LokPilot decoder by adjusting software governed roperties here is at least one memory space within the decoder reserved for each adjustable parameter where numbers or letters can be stored You could visualise the storage spaces as index cards in a large file box In order to enable you to find the right card again they all have numbers and or names outlining the properties of this parti cular card such as locomotive address or maximum speed Then imagine that you can write information onto these cards Adjusting the settings means nothing else but erasing one entry and replacing it with another Moreover you could do that at any time However you cannot write onto every card some bits of information like the manufacturer s code are firmly encoded Thus you can determine the content of the storage spaces in the decoder even during operation and of course the decoder will follow the instructions Via the procedure known as Program ming you can enter the desired data into the storage spaces zoo j los 8 1 1 Configuration Variables CVs LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC LokPilot decoders follow the CV concept developed in the US CV stands for Configuration Variable and indicates that the s
64. ive for Electro magnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EG The following harmonised standards have been applied EN 55014 1 2006 A1 2009 Electromagnetic Compatibility requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 1 Emission Product EN 55014 2 1997 A1 2001 A2 2008 Electromagnetic Com patibility Requirements for household appliances electric tools and similar apparatus Part 2 Immunity Product family stan dard 2 WEEE Declaration Disposal of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment as prac tised in the European Union and other European countries with dedicated collection systems This mark on the product the packaging or the relevant documentation indicates that this product must not be treated like household waste Instead this product should be disposed of at a suitable coll ection point for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances Thus you contribute to avoid negative impact on the environment and people s health that could be caused by inappropriate disposal Recycling of materials contribu tes to preserve our natural resources For more information regar ding recycling of this product please contact your local administ ration your waste collection service or the dealer shop where you purchased this product 1 Declaration of Conformity 3 Important Notes Please read this chapter first We congratulate you to your purchase of an ESU LokPi
65. lems CV 47 is responsible o DCC protocol on 1 DCC protocol off 0 1 M4 protocol on 2i M4 protocol off 0 2 Motorola protocol on 4 Motorola protocol off 0 Selectrix protocol on 8 Selectrix protocol off 0 Ex works all protocols are active CV 47 15 In order to establish the value of CV 47 simply add all values in column 3 and write them into CV 47 For safety reasons the protocol used for writing into CV 47 cannot be turned off If you use for instance an ESU ECOS and write CV 47 in DCC format then the DCC protocol will remain on If you use a 6021 then of course the Motorola protocol cannot be turned off Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer cannot be turned off either 10 Adapting the Driving Characteristics 10 1 Acceleration and Deceleration Acceleration and brake time can be set independently from each other Therefore you could for instance program a short accelera tion and a much longer brake time The time for accelerating is adjusted in CV 3 while deceleration is set in CV 4 Permitted values are 0 no delay to 63 The times set in these CVs work speed dependant Therefore the acceleration distance and the brake distance are longer at high speeds In other words the faster the locomotive moves the lon ger is the distance until it stops For information on how to set a brake distance independently of the speed refer to chapter 10 6 10 1 1 Switching Acceleration Deceleration LokPilot
66. ll get detailed information regarding accessories at your dealer or on our homepage 17 1 Switching the Centre pick up The circuit board 51966 for switching the centre pick up only for the decoder with the 21MTC interface is intended for vehicles with two pick ups Thus you can activate the forward pick up in the direction of movement This is ideal for block control 17 2 HAMO Magnets One cannot drive the universal motors in many Marklin models directly with a LokPilot decoder Firstly you must replace the stator coil with a permanent magnet ESU supplies the following mag nets 51960 Permanent magnet as 220560 for rotor 217450 D 24 5mm for motor plate 216730 211990 228500 51961 Permanent magnet as 220450 for rotor 200680 D 18 0mm for motor plate 204900 51962 Permanent magnet as 235690 for rotor 231440 D 19 1mm for motor plate 231350 51965 Permanent magnet for Marklin 3015 ET800 ST800 Gau ge 1 all current motors 17 3 Wire Harnesses with 8 pole or 6 pole Socket If the locomotive you want to convert does not have an interface and you do not want to remove the plug from the decoder then you can use the harness 51950 or 51951 First install the suitable harness and then plug in the decoder 17 4 Mounting Adapter 21MTC If you wish to convert a locomotive with a LokPilot decoder with the 21MTC interface the adapter plate 51967 comes in handy it has a socket for plugging in the LokPilot but also has
67. lot decoder This manual will guide you step by step through the features of your LokPilot decoder Please read this manual carefully Although the LokPilot has been design as a robust device an incorrect connection may lead to faults or even to the destruction of the device Avoid any costly experiments Copyright 1998 2012 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Electrical characteristics and dimensions are subject to change without prior notice All rights reserved ESU might not be held responsible for any damage or conse quential loss or damage chaused by inappropriate use of the product abnormal operating conditions unauthorized modifications to the products etc Not suitable for children under 14 years of age Inappropriate use may result in injury due to sharp points and edges Marklin and mfx is a registered trademark of the company Gebr Marklin and Cie GmbH G ppingen Germany RailCom is a registered trademark of the company Lenz Elektronik GmbH Giessen Germany All the other trade marks are owned by their respective right holders ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG continues to develop the products according to the company s politics Therefore ESU reserves the right to carry out changes and improvements on the products listed in this manual at any time and without any advanced note Duplications and reproductions of this documentation are strictly forbidden and need to be allowed by
68. mm the value of the CV number in units and tens in CV 97 In our example CV 97 17 The ROCO LokMaus II is generally one of the most successful e Programm the CV value in hundreds in CV 98 In our example DCC command stations However as an affordable system de CV 98 1 signed for beginners it only allows the writing of two digit CV e Programm the CV value in untis and tens in CV 99 In our example numbers as well as CV values CV 99 20 Similarly as with the MultiMaus the problem can be solved via an As soon as you have programmed CV 99 the value of CV 99 will assistance procedure This helps to porgramm the number of the be transferred into CV 317 Is the programming finished CVs 96 CVs desired temporarily into two assisting CVs so called address 97 98 and 99 will be set back automatically registers instead of programming the actual CV Afterwards the value desired will be separated into two parts and programmed into two further assisting CVs so called value registers When the last value register is written the content will be copied to the res pective desired position and all assisting CVs will be set back Consequently 4 CVs have to be programmed to write one CV These 4 CVs mean the following 96 Address offset Saves the CV number that should be actually programmed in hundreds 97 Address Saves the CV number that 0 99 should be actually programmed in units and tens 98 Value offset Saves the value that should 0 9 b
69. n CV 254 the longer is the brake distance Simply make some trials on a test track in order to find the values best suited to your locomotive If CV 254 is set to 0 then the normal time mode according to chapter 10 1 will automatically turn on The constant brake distance is only active in brake sectors When you turn the throttle back to 0 the locomotive will slow down as per the value in CV 4 Via CV253 you can chose how the LokPilot should decelerate Train A slows down linearly Immediately after reaching the braking point it slows down linearly and stops at the stop point Train B is fast continues to drive only a short distance to the defined braking point slows down and stops at the braking point Train C also continues to travel to the defined braking point slows down and stops at the same point Speed Wa y Desired stop point defined by CV 254 Entry in the brake sector Figure 11 Constant brake distance 10 6 1 Linear Braking Distance CV253 0 The loco starts immediately to stop linearly after recei ving the braking command The brake effort is determined by the decoder so that independent from the starting speed the loco will stopp after reaching the way defined in CV254 The dashed line in Figure 11 shows the relation 10 6 2 Constant Linear Braking Distance CV253 gt 0 Is the value in CV253 higher than 0 the locomotive continues to drive ahead for some time whe
70. n are the same 7 2 1 2 Auto detection of DCC Speed Steps LokPilot decoders implement auto detection to avoid the above problem We have tested this with the following systems e ESU ECoS s Bachmann E Z Command Dynamis e ROCO Lokmaus2 und Lokmaus3 e Uhlenbrock Intellibox eLenze Digital plus V2 3 ZIMO MX1 When operating with Lenz digital plus V3 0 the auto detect feature does not work at 14 speed steps Select 28 128 speed steps instead he LokPilot tries to establish the speed step setting every time it receives power i e after switching on the power on your layout r the track sector where your locomotive is located and the lights re switched on This process requires that you switch on the lights nd turn the throttle until the lights light up continuously hould you change the speed step setting during operation then you must interrupt the power to the decoder for a short moment in order to activate the auto detection This auto detect feature can be turned off with bit 4 in CV 49 also refer to the CV table in chapter 21 1 Then you have to set the correct speed step with bit 5 in CV 29 4 vuo 7 2 2 Motorola mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 The LokPilot works with all Marklin devices and compatible sys ems that are in the market until now The functions F1 to F4 can only be activated with the so called new Motorola format In order to activate this you must set the DIP switch 2 on
71. n case of inappropriate use different to the intended use as specified by the manufacturer 5 If the instructions as laid down in the user manual by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG were not adhere to Due to liability reasons any inspections or repairs can only be carried out on products that are not installed in a locomotive or carriage Any locomotive sent to ESU for inspection will be returned without even touching it There is no extension of the warranty period due to any repairs or replacements carried out by ESU You may submit your warranty claims either at your retailer or by shipping the product in question with the warranty certificate the receipt of purchase and fault description directly to ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG ESU GmbH 8 Co KG Service department Edisonallee 29 D 89231 Neu Ulm GERMANY 1 Personal data Please write in block letters Name Street ZIPICItY ue ICH Country Email Phone Signature 2 Product details and system enviroment use extra page if needed Art No Purchase Date Address Operation Mode JAC Analogue AC Digital DC Analog DC Digital DCC Digital system ESU ECoS Marklin 6012 JROCO Digital LGB Digital LGB MZS I
72. n entered in mapping row 14 As per the table in chapter 12 2 2 2 we must set the first CV of the block to 16 in order to activate AUX3 From the overview table on page 42 we determine that this must be CV 474 Index 2 Therefore we first must set CV 32 to value 2 and then CV 474 to the value of 16 For this example to work the AUX3 output must also be switched on This is explained in chapter 12 3 12 2 5 Allocation of Function Keys with the LokProgrammer Figure 14 Screenshot LokProgrammer Function mapping Although programming the function outputs with the aid of an ESU EC os respectively with any other DCC compliant command station is possible this procedure can be handled far easier with the ESU LokProgrammer and a PC Its graphic interface simplifies the assignment of functions considerably We recommend using the software version 4 3 x in order to be able to utilise all po tential options 12 3 Special Effects on Function Outputs 12 3 1 Switching on Outputs and Different Options Each function output can must be unlocked prior to using it Furthermore each output can be set to a certain effect and can be combined with the global function Grade crossing Dimmer and Fire box Effects are divided into lighting effects and special effects The following lighting effects are available e Dimmable light A normal continuous output The brightness will be redu
73. n entering the bra king section to finally brake within the braking time indicated in CV253 The effort of the braking effect is now constant as set in CV253 The decoder changes the brake timing accordingly so that he locomotive stopps at the correct position in the end Figure 11 shows this quite clearly 10 6 3 Push pull trains n order to assure that push pull trains also stop at the correct point ahead of a red signal it is possible to set the braking distance or the reverse direction separately This can be done with CV 255 the value of CV 255 is greater than O then the value of CV 254 determines forward movement and CV 255 reverse movement ypically the value for the reverse movement driving trailer leads he train is set for a shorter distance 10 6 4 Braking at speed step 0 n order to apply the constant braking distance mode the deco der must generally detect a braking section This may be disad vantageous particularly when operation is computer controlled because the software transmits the braking command directly by setting speed step 0 even if there is no physical brake section n order to assure that the LokPilot V 4 0 responds to the brake command with constant braking distance can be achieved by set ing bit 7 in CV 27 This results in the decoder braking whenever speed step 0 is set 10 7 Settings for Analogue Operation You can adjust the acceleration and maximum speed of the LokPi lot separately for a
74. n written into their common control CV Switch on delay 0 15 0 6 144 seconds 0 3 Switch off delay 0 15 0 6 144 seconds 4 7 The value to be written into the control CV is established as follows Switch off delay 16 switch on delay Example the switch on delay for AUX3 should be 13 switch off delay equals 8 thus 8 16 13 141 must be written into the Control CV 292 12 3 6 Digital couplers LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Some LokSound decoders can directly control digital couplers Subject to the type of coupler you must adjust certain settings 12 3 7 1 Coupler Mode Krois and ROCO couplers need a special high frequency PWM signal to avoid burning the copper windings of the coil This spe cial function Coupler provides this type of signal In this mode the output switches on at 100 for 250 ms and then reduces the output power by switching to the PWM signal The ratio between Off and On time can be set by adjusting the Brightness Value from O completely off to 31 connected through 100 output This coupler mode should also be used for modern Telex couplers 12 3 7 2 Automatic Coupler Function Removing Pushing The LokPilot V4 0 decoder is able to do the automatic decoupling When you push the function button the loco drives backwards against the train and then removes from it again This procedure can be influenced via three CVs
75. nalogue DC and AC mode Thus you can adapt the speed of your locomotive also to analogue operations You will have to determine suitable values by trial and error since they depend on the type of transformer throttle and the drive system of your locomotive Please note that load compensation is always active ex works even in analogue mode This gives you smooth control even at very low speeds 10 7 1 DC Analogue Operation LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC In DC analogue mode you can adjust the starting speed with the CVs 125 and the maximum speed with CV126 The motor is switched off again as soon as the throttle voltage goes below a certain value Normally this value is equal to the switch on voltage CV 125 but can be lowered by an Offset This offset is stored in CV 130 Functions such as lights and sound can be turned on in advance even when another usually lower voltage independent of the motor To achieve this the offset is written into CV 129 The behaviour can be described as follows Motor on GV125 Motor off CV 125 CV 130 Functions on CV 125 CV 129 Functions off CV125 CV 129 CV 130 10 7 2 AC Analogue Operation LokPilot V4 0 In AC analogue mode you can adjust the starting speed with CV 127 and the maximum speed with CV 128 The motor is switched off again as soon as the throttle voltage goes below a certain value Normally this value is equal t
76. nfigured outputs for American models As is the case with the physical outputs the logical outputs are also represented by two CVs in the mapping row The arrangement within the CVs is as follows Control CV M Switching off acceleration and braking 1 deceleration Shunting mode 2 Dynamic brakes 4 Fire box 8 Dimmer low beam headlights 16 Grade crossing 32 Reserved 64 Reserved 128 Control CV N Reserved 1 Reserved 2 Reserved 4 Reserved 8 Reserved 16 Reserved 32 Reserved 64 Shift mode 128 You must add the value for the control CV for each output you wish to switch Into which CVs exactly you must write these va e eg e Ke lues you can find in the overview table on page 42 For mapping 1 FS fwd Stand Forward row 1 they are for instance CVs 268 control CV M and CV 269 2 FS rev Stand Backward control CV N 3 FF fwd Fahrt Forward 4 FF rev Fahrt Backward 12 2 2 4 Virtual driving sound 5 FO fwd Light Key Forward Head light If desired the LokPilot V4 0 is able to delay the start of the loco 6 FO rev Light Key Backward Rear light the loco will just start driving when the time set in CV 252 re 7 F1 fwd Key F1 Forward AUXI 1 solution 65ms has run out This serves the synchronisation of BE Gell locos equipped with Lok Sound decoders and run with advanced SE Geh be 10 F2 rev Key F2 Backward AUX2 1 consisting 11 3 fwd Key F3 Forward However the delay should only be ac
77. nsist mode 0 255 0 Meaning of the bits as in CV 13 see chapter 12 4 22 Consist Modus FL F9 F12 Status of functions FL F9 to F12 in Consist mode 0 63 0 Meaning of the bits as in CV 14 see chapter 12 4 Brake mode Allowed brake modes 0 ABC voltage higher on the right hand side 1 1 ABC braking voltage higher on the left hand side 2 2 ZIMO HLU brakes active 4 3 Brake on DC if polarity against driving direction 8 4 Brake on DC if polarity like driving direction 16 28 RailCom Configuration Settings for Rail omg 3 Channel 1 Address broadcast enabled Channel 1 Address broadcast disabled Data transmission allowed on Channel 2 7 RailCom Plus automatic loco recognition not active RailCom Plus automatic loco recognition active 128 29 Configuration register Most complex CV within the DCC standard This register contains impor 12 tant information some of which are only relevant for DCC operation 0 1 1 No data transmission on Channel 2 0 2 0 0 Normal direction of travel 0 Reversed direction of travel 1 1 14 speed steps DCC 0 28 or 128 speed steps DCC 2 2 Disable analog operation 0 Enable analog operation 4 3 Disable RailCcom 0 Enable RailComo 8 4 Speed curve through CV 2 5 6 0 Speed curve through CV 67 94 16 5 Short addresses CV 1 in DCC mode 0 Long addresses CV 17 18 in DCC mode 32 Index register H Selection page for CV257 512 Index register L Selection page for CV257 512 0
78. ntellibox L Lenz Digital Others 3 Error description Headlight output front Hr OEINo Sound aoe Cable erc Headlight output rear m wrong Sound gt Change direction probl Motor output OShort circuit Without any function DOA Programming LI DJAUX output Other problems 4 Receipt Proof of purchase Please enclose this document Please enclose your receipt invoice Otherwise no warranty possible 5 Additional information 6 Your retailer Retailer s stamp or address
79. o pay or it either 5 1 4 LokPilot micro V4 0 The LokPilot micro V4 0 is a real multi talent Besides DCC and Mo orolaQ and Selectrix and a maximum current draw of 0 75A it is ideal for the small scales with little room for decoders 5 1 5 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC The LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC only speaks DCC however it is compatible with RailComPlus For the rest it equals the LokPilot micro V4 0 decoder 5 2 General Properties of all Decoders 5 2 1 Operating Modes All LokPilot V4 0 decoders with the exception of the pure DCC decoders are true multi protocol decoders with automatic de tection of the operating mode on the fly The decoder analy ses the track signal and filters out the part that is reserved for it Changing from digital to analogue and back represents no pro blem whatsoever This is important in case your e g fiddle yard still works in analogue mode Furthermore all LokPilot decoders support the relevant brake modes such as ROCO Lenz or M r klin and stop as intended Especially the ABC brake sections are suitable for a simple stop in front of the signal LokPilot decoders achieve the maximum compatibility with the operating system in order to enable you to simulate even some unusual operational requirements The LokPilot V4 0 supports and automatically detects the DCC protocol with 14 28 or 128 speed steps Of course operation with the long 4 digit addresses is possibl
80. o the switch on voltage CV 127 but can be lowered by an Offset This offset is stored in CV 130 Functions such as lights and sound can be turned on in advance even when another usually lower voltage independent of the motor To achieve this the offset is written into CV 129 The behaviour can be described as follows Motor on CV 127 Motor off CV 127 CV 130 Functions on CV 127 CV 129 Functions off CV 127 CV 129 CV 130 10 8 Configure the PowerPack Switch off time LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC When you connect an external capacitor or PowerPack you are able to make the decoder switch off after a certain time CV113 is responsible for that since you are able to determine at what time the decoder is to switch off as a multiple of 0 0164 seconds You should set a time between 0 3 and 1 0 seconds to prevent your locos from driving too far during an emergency From firmware version 4 6 the LokPilot decoder has installed an energy saving mode If the decoder recognises a dirty spot on the tracks it will automatically reduce its volume to save energy Usually you will barely notice the volume reduction if at all If you use larger capacitors or the PowerPack the volume reduction is however unwelcome Thus the volume reductions only active when value lt 10 is set in CV113 A 11 Motor Control LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC
81. ogue Operation 10 7 1 DC Analogue Operation 10 7 2 AC Analogue Operation 10 8 Configure the PowerPack Switch off time 11 1 Adjusting Load Compensation 11 1 1 Parameter for frequently used Motors 11 1 2 Adjustments for other Motors Fine Tuning 11 1 2 1 Parameter K 11 1 2 2 Parameter l 2 3 Reference Voltage 2 4 Parameter K slow 2 5 Parameter slow 216 3 Adaptive Regulation Frequency Automatic calibration of the motor Turning off Load Compensation 11 3 Adapting Load Control Frequency 11 4 Dynamic Drive Control Up and Down the Hill 11 5 Settings for the C Sinus Motor Weil WAR Wee IL RES 1152 12 1 Physical function outputs 12 2 Allocation of Function Butto 12 2 1 Index CV access 12 2 2 Function Mapping Chart 12 2 2 1 Conditions block 12 2 2 2 Physical function outputs 12 2 2 3 Logical outputs 12 2 2 4 Virtual driving sound 12 2 3 Standard mapping LokPilot V4 0 micro Decoder 46 1A 2 AM EME msm rpo e rere SEREN 47 12 2 5 Allocation of Function Keys with LokProgrammer 47 12 3 Special Effects on Function Outputs 47 12 3 1 Switching on Outputs and Different Options 47 12 3 2 Adjusting the Lighting Effects 12 3 3 Grade Crossing holding time 12 3 4 Flash Rate 12 3 5 Automatic Switch off 12 3 6 Switch on and swi
82. ons by repeated pushing of the F1 button 12 6 Swiss Head Light Mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC Function mapping enables you to set many different configura tions The Swiss headlight mode is a good example We need a third lighting circuit that switches the left lower headlight of the A headlight configuration whenever the lights are turned on This third circuit must work independently form the direction of travel Figure 17 shows one option of how to wire this arrangement with AUX1 green wire being used for the third circuit All you have to do now is to program the decoder in such a way that it always switches on that third circuit when the lighting function is active In order to do so enter value 5 in CV 330 and value 6 in CV 346 Don t forget to firstly set the index register CV 31 to value 16 and CV 32 to value 2 That s it Head bulbs Rear bulbs Light off Figure 17 Swiss Head Light mode 13 Decoder Reset You can reset decoder to the default settings at any time 13 1 With DCC Systems or 6020 6021 Enter the value 08 in CV 08 13 2 With Marklin systems mfx decoders Mfx decoders can be reset to factory default values with the Central Station or the Mobile Station via the reset command in the locomotive menu 13 3 With the ESU LokProgrammer From software 2 7 3 In the menu Programmer select option Reset decoder and follow the instructions on
83. onstant brake mode Only active if CV254 gt 0 OR 255 0 CV 253 0 Decoder stops linearly CV 253 gt 0 Decoder stops constantly linear 254 Constant braking distance A value gt 0 determines the way of brake distance it adheres to indepen 0 255 0 dent from speed 21 Appendix 21 1 Programming Long Addresses As described in chapter 9 2 the long address is split into two CVs The byte with the higher value of the address is in CV 17 This byte determines the range in which the extended address will be located For instance if you enter the value 192 in CV 17 then the extended address may be between 0 and 255 If 193 is written into CV 17 then the extended address will be between 256 and 511 You can continue this up to addresses with values of 9984 and 10239 The possible values are shown in figure 18 21 1 1 Write address To programm a long address you first of all need to calculate the values for CV 17 and CV 18 and then programm it Please note that it is not possible to programm addresses via the programming mode POM To programm the long address proceed as follows First you determine the desired address for instance 4007 eThen you look for the appropriate address range in Fig 18 The value to be entered into CV 17 can be found in the column on the right In our example it is 207 The value for CV 18 is established as follows desired address 4007 minus first address in the address range 3840 equ
84. onversions 15 6 9 Connecting Additional Functions 15 6 9 1 Overload Protection of Function Outputs GE 15 5 6 9 1 1 Suitable Light Bulbs 6 9 2 Using LEDs 6 9 3 Connecting the Light Outputs AUX1 and AUX2 6 9 4 Using AUX3 and AUX4 6 9 4 1 LokPilot with 21MTC Interface 6 9 5 Suitable Smoke Generators 6 10 Connecting Capacitors 6 10 1 LokPilot HO LokPilot micro decoders 6 10 2 Optional PowerPack Initial Operation ee 7 1 Factory Default Values 7 2 Digital Operating Modes 7 2 1 DCC operation mode 1 1 DCC Speed Steps flashing lights 1 2 Auto detection of DCC Speed Steps 2 Motorola mode 2 1 28 Speed Steps 24 SE 2 Extended Motorola Address Range Selectrix mode 3 Analogue Mode 7 3 1 Analogue DC operation 7 3 2 Analogue AC Operation DE SR SG 2 ZA DI resas Decoder Settings Programming 21 8 1 Adjustable Properties of Decoders 8 1 1 Configuration Variables CVs 8 1 1 1 Standardisation in the NMRA EE ELE 8 2 Programming with popular Digital Systems 8 2 1 Programming with DCC Systems Se 8 2 2 Programming with the ESU ECOS 23 8 2 3 Programming with Marklin 6021 23 8 2 3 1 Changing to the Programming Mod 8 2 3 2 Short Mode 8 2 3 3 Long Mode 7 8 2 4 Programming with the M rklin Mobile Station 25 8 2 5 Prog
85. peed and the utmost flexibility due to adaptation to specific requirements LokPilot decoders automatically detect the operating mode and are suitable for all commonly used motors LokPilot decoders of the fourth generation offer you flexibility and reliability that you would expect from a state of the art decoder Future standards do not represent a problem either due to the flash technology you can update the decoder at any time In order to suit the different scales and the related current draw of the model locomotives all LokPilot V4 0 decoders come in various options that we now would like to introduce to you 5 Introduction The LokPilot Family 5 1 The Members of the LokPilot Family All LokPilot V4 0 decoders have been completely redeveloped on the basis of their predecessors excellent properties and they are better in many respects All decoders of the LokPilot V4 0 family expand the capabilities of their forerunners by further functions These developments further improve the driving characteristics the operational reliability and the flexibility of the decoders The LokPilot decoder is the first cho ice for any sophisticated model train enthusiast that places great 5 1 1 An overview of the LokPilot V4 0 decoders Ok Ok Ok DCC Operation Ok Motorola Operation Ok Ok M4 Operation mfx compatible Selectrix Operation Ok Ok Analogue DC Operation Ok Ok Ok Ok Analogue AC Operation Ok D
86. r the same type Therefore LokPilot decoders enable you to adapt load com pensation to the motor with CVs 53 54 and 55 If the recom A mended values above do not lead to acceptable results you can urther optimise them Especially for the slow driving sector speed step 1 the LokPilot V4 0 with CV 51 and CV 52 to change the gain control This helps o avoid any jerking while driving extremely slowly However before doing this you must make sure that there are no capacitors wired between the motor terminals and the chassis The commutator of the motor must be clean and the drive system should run freely The wheel contacts and other contact plates of he locomotive must also be clean and make reliable contact 11 1 2 1 Parameter K Parameter K stored in CV 54 influences how strongly load con rol will affect the driving performance The higher the value the more load control will respond to any changes and try to adjust he revs of the motor Parameter K needs adjustment if the locomotive runs unevenly jerks Reduce the value of CV 54 by 5 and test run the locomotive to see if there are any improvements Reat these steps until the locomo ive runs smoothly at speed step 1 11 1 2 2 Parameter l Parameter I stored in CV 55 provides important information o the decoder on how much inertia the motor has Motors with large flywheels naturally have more inertia than smaller ones or coreless motors A
87. ral PowerPack that assures continuous power even in case of poor electrical contact or critically laid tracks 5 2 7 Protection Alle Funktionsausgange und der Motoranschluss sind gegen Uber lastung und Kurzschluss gesch tzt Wir m chten dass Sie m g lichst lange Freude an Ihrem LokPilot Decoder haben 5 2 8 Future built in All LokPilot V4 0 decoders are suitable for firmware updates due to the flash memory You may add new software functions at a later stage 6 Installing the Decoder 6 1 Requirements for Installation The locomotive must be in perfect operating condition prior to the conversion Only a locomotive with faultless mechanical pro perties and smooth running characteristics in analogue mode is worth converting to digital Check and replace all wear and tear parts such as motor brushes wheel contacts light bulbs etc if necessary Please take note of the remarks in chapter 3 in order to prevent possible damage of the decoder during installation 6 2 Installing the Decoder The components on the decoder must under no circumstances touch any metal parts of the locomotive since this could lead to short circuits and damage or even destruction of the decoder The refore all LokPilot decoders with the exception of the ones with the 21MIC or PluX interface come with a protective shrink sleeve Never wrap the decoder in insulating tape If there is no ventilation around the decoder it may le
88. ramming with the Marklin Central Station 8 2 6 Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer 8 2 7 Programming with the ROCO Multimaus 8 2 8 Programming with the ROCO LokMaus Il e EE 9 1 Short Addresses in DCC Mode 9 2 Long Addresses in DCC Mode 9 3 Motorola Address 9 3 1 Consecutive addresses for more functions 9 4 Turning off data protocols not needed 10 Adapting the Driving Characteristics 10 1 Acceleration and Deceleration 10 1 1 Switching Acceleration Deceleration 10 1 2 Shunting Mode X 10 2 Starting Voltage Maximum and Medium Speed 30 10 3 Speed Curve 10 4 Changing between Operating Modes 10 4 1 Changing from Digital to Analogue DC 10 4 2 Changing from Digital to Analogue AC 10 4 3 Changing from Analogue to Digital direct 10 4 4 Changing from Digital to Digital 10 4 5 Changing modes with Analogue Mode turned off 32 10 5 Brake Sectors 10 5 1 DC Brake Mode 10 5 2 Marklin Brake Mode 10 5 3 Selectrix Diode Brake Sector 10 5 4 Lenz ABC Brake Mode 10 5 4 1 ABC slow approach section 10 5 4 2 ABC detection threshold 10 6 Constant Brake Distance 106 near Oe tel EIER 34 11 Motor Control 12 Function outputs 10 6 2 Constant Linear Braking Distance 10 6 3 Push pull trains 10 6 4 Braking at speed step O 10 7 Settings for Anal
89. ration 2 Thus you can determine by pressing the appropriate function button which of the two pos sible configurations should be active This enables you for examp le to set up upper beam and lower beam headlights bright and dim Please refer to chapter 12 3 for more information 12 2 2 3 Logical outputs Under the heading logical outputs we have compiled all functions hat either directly or indirectly dynamically influence the beha viour of the decoder Often these functions are only effective in conjunction with other settings The following functions are envisaged e Switching off acceleration and braking deceleration delay eShunting mode the locomotive moves at half speed e Dynamic brakes braking times are doubled eSmoke generator Clocked smoke generators ESU KM 1 Kiss are switched on Shift mode Sets the global status Shift mode This may be employed by some sound projects in order to play certain sounds In addition there are three functions which influence the func tionality of physical function outputs They work together with various lighting effects of the physical outputs You find more info in chapter 12 3 Fire box if set an LED simulating the fire box varies the bright ness e Dimmer if set all outputs are dimmed to about 60 darker provi ded the outputs have been set to Dimming down e Grade crossing sets the grade crossing function for the appropri ately co
90. s 31 and 32 you simultaneously change the meaning and the values of CV 257 511 The meaning of all other CVs 1 256 is not influenced by the value of the index register So should you ever change any of the CVs located in the range of 257 please make sure first that the index registers CV31 and CV32 have the indicated values D At this state CV 31 must always have value 16 CV 32 may have he values 0 1 2 3 or 4 12 2 2 Function Mapping Chart The LokPilot V4 0 decoder offers powerful and flexible function mapping options eEach function button can switch as many outputs as desired eEach output can be activated by several function buttons eFunction buttons can be linked e g F3 AND F5 pressed simul aneously Function buttons can be inverted e g NOT when F8 is on Besides the buttons FO to F28 you can also incorporate the direc ion of travel or the speed locomotive is moving has stopped eYou may connect as many as 5 external sensors While many model train enthusiasts need precisely these functions or optimal running of all their locomotives setting up function mapping represents so to speak the free style version of de coder programming Take your time to understand the concept behind it before you start changing any settings All desired actions to be carried out by the decoder are saved in an internal table Let s first have a look at the principal structure as it is shown in the chart on the next page Two
91. s OEIS Mars Light 13 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Gyra Light 14 0 255 0 255 Brightness O21 FRED 15 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Fluorescent lamp 16 0 255 0 255 Brightness 0 31 Energy saving lamp 17 0 255 0 255 Brightness Oe Fan control 23 0 255 0 255 Fan speed 0 31 Seuthe smoke generator 24 0 255 0 255 Heating level during stop 0 31 Conventional coupler function 28 0 255 0 255 Coupling power 0 31 ROCO coupler function 29 0 255 0 255 Panto 30 0 255 0 255 End position panto 0 15 Servo coupler function 31 0 255 0 255 Running time 0 63 Figure 15 Light effects for function outputs and the according special functions Ss Change phase Grade XING Rule 17Fw Rule 17Rev Dimmer 4 8 16 128 4 E 16 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 128 NNNNNNNNNNN 1 Starting time 0 255 Starting time 0 255 Acceleration time 0 31 Deceleration time 0 31 Heating level on speed step 1 0 31 Heating level on Vmax 0 31 End position A 0 63 End position B 0 63 eDitch Light Type 1 The ditch light type 1 will revert to a steady On state when it is not flashing e Ditch Light Type 2 The ditch light type 2 will revert to Off state when it is not flashing e Oscillator A warning signal required in the USA e Flashing light This is the classical flashing light The frequency can be adjusted e Mars Light This effect simulates the sweeping pattern of this w
92. s track must be at least as long as to allow the locomotive to run at full speed for about two seconds This movement takes place automatically during calibration Provide buffer stops or so mething similar to prevent the locomotive from running off the track eCall up the locomotive on your throttle and make sure that F1 is switched off and the throttle is set to speed step 0 Set the direc ion of travel as desired Write the value 0 into CV 54 either on the programming track or with POM Now press the F1 button The locomotive will start running at ull speed automatically During about 1 5 seconds you will not be able to control this locomotive The locomotive will automatically stop and the identified load compensation parameters will be saved in the CVs 51 52 53 54 and 55 ff you wish you can now further optimise the load control parame ers starting from the calibrated settings Standard values factory values for ROCO Liliput Brawa Fleischmann round motor Marklin SFCM small Marklin SFCM large Marklin DCM Marklin 5 high perfomance motor with magnet 51961 with magnet 51960 with magnet 51962 MarklinQ Trix locos with MaxonQ motor Remove the motor EMC capacitors HAG motor Faulhaber motor Piko motor 3 0 140 100 4 0 32 1m2 80 50 255 4 0 30 50 40 175 200 4 0 30 50 40 175 200 4 0 30 50 40 175 200 3 0 32 120 60 95 255 3 0 16 140 48 20 255 4 0 15 100 40 175 200 4 0 32 140 80
93. sh current when they are switched on that becomes lower after a few moments There fore it can happen with 12V bulbs that the headlights flash briefly during switch on and then extinguish due to the overload protection of the decoder The lights will be shortly switch on and off again in a one second cycle This results from a much too high inrush current of the bulbs the decoder is not able to distinguish between the bulbs high inrush current and an overload Therefore it is important to install the correct bulbs 6 9 1 1 Suitable Light Bulbs Only install bulbs rated 16V or higher and with a nominal current draw that does not exceed 50 mA Many older models by ROCO and Fleischmann have 12V bulbs installed They draw a high current become very hot and may cause damage to the locomotive Replace them with 16V bulbs 6 9 2 Using LEDs If you like to use LEDs then a resistor must be wired in series with the LEDs It should have a rating between 470 Ohms and 2 2 kOhms Running the LEDs without this resistor will lead to their immediate destruction Unlike lightbulbs LEDs are polarity sensitive The minus cathode end of the LED is connected to the function output the plus anode end is connected to the blue function common wire Please to not forget to switch the respective function output to LED mode This will ensure a prototypical presentation of all light effects Please refer to chapter 12 3 for more det
94. solder points for connecting the original wiring of the locomotive This is ideal for converting Marklin locomotives With article no 51968 we offer an adapter board which amplifies both the outputs AUX3 and AUX4 through a transistor and are therefore accessable Ideal for complex conversions 18 Support and Assistance Your model train dealer or hobby shop is your competent partner for all questions regarding your LokPilot decoder In fact he is your competent partner for all questions around model trains There are many ways to get in touch with us For enquiries please use either email fax please provide your fax no or email address or go to www esu eu en forum and we will reply within a few days Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can be dealt with by email or fax The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter delays Rather send an email or fax and also check our website for more information You will find many hints under Support FAQ and even feedback from other users that may help you with your particular question Of course we will always assist you please contact us at USA amp Canada English support please contact Phone 1 570 649 5048 Tuesday amp Thursday 9 00am 3 00pm CT Fax 1 866 591 6440 Email support LokPilot com Mail ESU LLC 477 Knopp Drive US PA 17756 Muncy Germany and all other countries please contact Fax 49 0
95. stable to various motor and gear combinations compare with chapter 11 With Dynamic Drive Control DCC you can limit the influence of load control Thus you can control your locomotive in small hrottle notches for instance in the yard or on turnouts while the locomotive responds like the prototype at high speed on the main ine for instance when climbing a gradient In other words if you do not change the throttle setting then the locomotive will slow down up the hill as does the prototype There is more info on this in chapter 11 4 The minimum and maximum speed of the LokPilot V4 0 is adjus able by setting two points which can be optionally adjusted by a speed table with 28 entries Due to unique load compensation by ESU there are no visible jerks between speed steps even in 14 speed step mode 5 2 3 Analogue Mode Quite a few LokPilot decoders replace analogue directional relays Therefore you can not only set the starting speed and the maxi mum speed as well as pre select which functions should be active in analogue mode even load compensation works in analogue mode This makes the LokPilot V4 0 work perfectly with analogue locos finally you are able to stop your older too fast locos 5 2 4 Functions Standard features for LokPilot V4 0 decoders include the following features acceleration and brake times can be separately adjusted and switched The brightness of all function outputs can be sepa rately s
96. system but does not generate any smoke with another system Even 1V variation makes a big difference b Type and tolerance of the Seuthe smoke generator and the smoke distillate Seuthe smoke generators have considerable production tole rances Therefore it is possible that one unit works perfectly well while another does not Type of distillate and filling level have an influence as well c Setting the decoder output For correct smoking action you should set the AUX output to Dimmer as well as full Brightness More info in chapter 12 d Connecting the smoke generator Most smoke generators are wired against the chassis ground Therefore the smoke generator only receives current in every second half cycle How much power gets to the smoke genera tor depends on your command station and the digital protocol Generally Seuthe type 11 is recommended but it does not get enough power and therefore does not smoke satisfactorily There are two options on how to solve this problem Solution 1 Using the Seuthe No 10 This type is intended for ana logue operation and draws a relatively high current Subject to its tolerance levels it may trigger the overload protection of the de coder In this case you must wire a relay ESU No 51963 into the circuit or you slightly reduce the Brightness of the output Solution 2 Using the Seuthe No 11 Do not wire it against the chassis ground but rather use the blue wire for th
97. tch off delay 12 3 6 Digital couplers 12 3 7 1 Coupler Mode 12 4 Analogue Settings 12 5 LGB Pulse Sequence Mode 12 6 Swiss Head Light Mode 13 Decoder ReSet 22 13 1 With DCC Systems or 6020 6021 13 2 With Marklin systems mfx decoders 13 3 With the ESU LokProgrammer 14 Special Functions es msm KO 14 1 Directional Bit 14 2 Saving the status of functions 15 RailCom 6 a 15 1 RailCom Plus 15 1 1 Prerequisites for RailCom Plus 16 Firmware Update ses 17 Accessories 2 17 1 Switching the Centre pick up 17 2 HAMO Magpets 17 3 Wire Harnesses with 8 pole or 6 pole Socket 17 4 Mounting Adapter 21MTC 18 Support and Assistance e seen enenennas 58 19 Technical Data 59 20 List of all supported CVs 20 1 LokPilot decoders 21 Appendix 21 1 Programming Long Addresses 21 1 1 Write address 21 1 2 Read out addess 22 Warranty Certificate We ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Edisonallee 29 D 89231 Neu Ulm Germany declare in sole responsibility that the product Product description LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPi lot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Part number 54610 54611 54612 54613 54614 54615 54616 54683 54684 54685 54686 54687 54688 54689 complies with all relevant regulations of the Direct
98. the screen 4 Special Functions You may not yet be aware of some other highly specialised func ions offered by LokPilot decoders 14 1 Directional Bit The directional bit determines the driving behaviour when tran siting from an analogue into a digital sector also refer to chapter 10 4 3 If you want to set this directional bit then bit O in CV 24 must be set 14 2 Saving the status of functions LokPilot decoders can store the current operational settings Thus he decoder continues running the locomotive as before after a power interruption if so desired The following data can be stored Status of functions Store the information regarding which functions were switched on or off and switches them accordingly once power is restored Current speed If it is stored then the locomotive will continue at this speed after a power interruption disregarding what the command station may transmit CV 122 is responsible for this Storing of the status of functions is turned on with bit 0 speed with bit 1 15 RailCom LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC 15 1 RailCom Plus LokPilot V4 0 decoders support RailComPlus an absolute world novelty developed by Lenz in collaboration with ESU Decoders equipped with RailComPlus will be automatically re cognised by a Rail ComPlusQ compatible command station You RailCom was developed by Lenz Elektronik G
99. then the locomotive will slow down to a stop with the programmed deceleration if not then the locomotive will change the direction and back out of the analogue sector Chapter 10 5 provides detailed info about brake sectors and the appropriate settings 10 4 2 Changing from Digital to Analogue AC If a locomotive travels into an analogue AC sector it will continue onwards in the same direction at a speed corresponding to the analogue track voltage his mode is not available for the LokPilot micro V4 0 10 4 3 Changing from Analogue to Digital directional bit When entering the digital sector the locomotive compares the cur rent direction of movement with the digital signals arriving via the rack If the actual direction matches the one as per the digital si gnal the locomotive continues onwards at a speed corresponding with the digital signals Does the direction not match the commands from the digital sys em then the behaviour depends on the settings in the directio nal bit also refer to chapter 14 1 for more details f the directional bit has been set then the decoder ignores the directional commands from the central unit the locomotive conti nues in the same direction only the speed will be adjusted accor ding to the commands from the central unit Therefore the actual direction of movement does not match the direction as intended by the central unit for the time being however this changes once a change of
100. tions include Shunting Mode Acceleration Deceleration On Off The function buttons F buttons of your command station or throttle activate the function outputs Generally FO is the lighting button while we count the remaining buttons from F1 upwards 12 2 Allocation of Function Buttons Function Mapping LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC You can allocate the functions freely to any function button ESU uses the so called and once more extended Mapping for the LokPilot V4 0 decoder It has the advantage that you can link each output to any button Furthermore the allocation can vary bet ween forward and reverse as well It is also possible to switch se veral functions simultaneously Unfortunately this kind of flexibility requires a large amount of CVs The solution of this problem is called Index CV access 12 2 1 Index CV access The CVs ranging from 257 511 are indexed This means that the meaning of any of these CVs can change depending on the value of the so called Index register If you change the value of the index register the meaning and the value of the CV itself will be also changed This method allows to use every CV between 257 511 several times and solves the problem regarding CV shortage CV 31 and CV 32 which are also so called index register de termines the meaning of CV 257 511 as well If you change both the CV
101. tive when the sound function 12 F3 rev Key F3 Backward Shunting mode of the LokSound decoder is enabled This is what the Virtual dri 13 F4 fwd Key F4 Forward Shunting mode ving sound is for Just map this fuction to a key of your choice to 14 F4 rev Key F4 Backward Acceleration switch the sound and thus the delay virtually on and off 15 F5 fwd Key F5 Forward Acceleration 16 F5 rev Key F5 Backward Wee Descpkion e in Key ova 18 F6 rev Key F6 Backward Control CVO Soundslot 1 Virtual driving sound 1 TOM EI Key F7 Forward 20 EI rev Key F7 Backward 21 F8 fwd Key F8 Forward 12 2 3 Standard mapping LokPilot V4 0 micro Decoder Both decoders LokPilot V4 0 and LokPilot micro V4 0 have iden 24 E9 TEV key E9 Backward tical function mapping 25 F10 fwd Key F10 Forward 26 FIO rev Key F10 Backward 27 F11 fwd Key F11 Forward 28 F11 rev Key F11 Backward 29 F12 fwd Key F12 Forward 30 F12 rev Key F12 Backward 31 F13 fwd Key F13 Forward 32 Fl13 rev Key F13 Backward 12 2 4 1 Example Example Switching AUX3 with F8 Assuming you have a LokPilot V4 0 decoder and you want to switch AUX 3 with the button F8 subject to direction of travel With the help of the ESU adapter board 51968 you added a light bulb to AUX 3 A glance at the table Standard mapping LokPilot V4 0 on page 47 shows that nothing has to be changed in the input block F8 has already bee
102. to the right wheel pick up centre pick up in AC models eThe grey wire goes to the terminal which originally connected to the left rail chassis for AC models 6 8 3 1 Connecting DC and Coreless Motors You may use all DC motors commonly used for model trains provi ded they do not exceed the current limit of the decoder In some cases with the 5 pole High Performance Drive by Mar klinQ you may find three anti interference capacitors The two capacitors connected directly to the motor leads and the motor housing MUST be removed also refer to Fig 7 AC Power pick up show Center rail red DC Right track connection AC Outside rails brown DC Left track connection Left motor terminal blue Right motor terminal green Common rectified track voltage Pole for function outputs orange Function output Rearlight yellow Function output Headlight grey Function output AUX1 brown red Function output AUX2 brown green Function output AUX3 brown yellow Function output AUX4 brown white red black orange grey blue yellow white green violet Figure 6 Colour coding by Marklin in contrast to the DCC wiring code 6 8 3 2 Connecting Universal Motors with HAMO Conversions Do not wire universal motors installed in many older Marklin locomotives also known as AC motors directly to LokPilot de coders You must modify the motor by first installing permanent magnets so called HAMO magnets You may purchase these magn
103. torage cells described above are not only variable but they also determine the behaviour of the decoder 8 1 1 1 Standardisation in the NMRA The NMRA National Model Railroad Association has defined which CVs determine certain parameters of a decoder The DCC standard allocates fixed numbers for certain CVs adherence is ob ligatory This greatly simplifies things for the user since decoders of most manufacturers comply with this standard and therefore dealing with CVs requires the same process with the same CV numbers regardless of the manufacturer The DCC concept permits to enter numbers ranging from 0 to 255 into CVs Each CV carries only one number While the position number is predetermined the range of values may vary Not all CVs must accept values ranging from 0 to 255 The permitted values for LokPilot decoders are listed in the table in chapter 20 1 showing all available CVs 8 1 1 2 Bits and Bytes Most CVs contain numbers CV 1 for instance contains the lo comotive address This can be any number between 1 and 127 While most CVs expect numbers to be entered some others are rather like a collection point of various switches that admi nister different functions in one CV mainly on or off CVs 29 and 49 are good examples you must calculate the value for these CVs yourself The value depends on which settings you want to program Have a look at the explanations for CV 29 in the table in ch
104. ubjected to stringent quality checks and tests Therefore ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG grants you a warranty for the purchase of ESU products that far exceeds the national warranty as governed by legislation in your country and beyond the warranty from your authorised ESU dealer ESU grants an extended manufacturer s warranty of 24 months from date of purchase Warranty conditions eThis warranty is valid for all ESU products that have been purchased from an authorised dealer eNo claims will be accepted without proof of purchase The filled in warranty certificate together with your ESU dealer s receipt serves as proof of purchase We recommend keeping the warranty certificate together with the receipt eIn case of claim please fill in the enclosed fault description as detailed and precise as possible and return it with your faulty product Extend of warranty exclusions This warranty covers free of charge repair or replacement of the faulty part provided the failure is demonstrably due to faulty design ma nufacturing material or transport Please use the appropriate postage stamps when shipping the decoder to ESU Any further claims are excluded The warranty expires 1 In case of wear and tear due to normal use 2 In case of conversions of ESU products with parts not approved by the manufacturer 3 In case of modifications of parts particularly missing shrink sleeves or wires directly extended on the decoder 4 I
105. ug check if the plug sits in the socket correctly Figure 8 2200uF Kondensator an LokPilot PowerPack 7 2 Digital Operating Modes In the following chapters we describe the operation of the LokPi lot with different digital systems Kg Since not every LokPilot supports all digital systems we state which chapter is applicable for which type 7 2 1 DCC operation mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot V4 0 DCC LokPilot micro V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 DCC Kg Remove any capacitors that are wired into the track feeders e g ROCO feeder track This could impair the functionality of the decoder The LokPilot works with any DCC system Unfortunately the DCC protocol also brings some difficulties into the game One of them occurs so often that we deal with it right away 7 2 1 1 DCC Speed Steps flashing lights Lights do not work with DCC systems DCC locomotives run with 14 28 or 128 speed steps The decoder offers all of the three options and needs to know with which option the the com mand station operates the decoder The command station must be able to operate with this mode and must be set accordingly If this is not the case the following problems may occur e You cannot switch the lights with FO at all eThe lights keep switching on and off dependent on the speed step On and Off again and On again and Off again etc In this case make sure that the speed step settings of decoder and command statio
106. your 6021 o the upper position On LokPilot decoders support two special features in Motorola mode 7 2 2 1 28 Speed Steps While the original Motorola system used by the following cen ral units namely Marklin central unit 6021 Delta and Mobile Station only supports 14 speed steps the LokPilot decoder can also handle the 28 speed step mode In conjunction with suitable command stations e g ESU ECoS in MotorolaQ 28 mode this leads to smoother control of your locomotives No changes are required on the decoder 7 2 2 2 Extended Motorola Address Range While the original Motorola format only knows the addresses rom 01 to 80 the LokPilot offers the following range of addres ses LokPilot V4 0 01 255 Chapter 9 explains how to set the address There it is described how with the aid of the second third and fourth address conse cutive addresses more than four functions can be controlled 7 2 3 Selectrix mode LokPilot V4 0 LokPilot micro V4 0 You may operate the LokPilot with any Selectrix compatible command station with access to the functions lights and F1 For programming any parameters you must use the DCC pro gramming mode It is not possible to program it with a pure Selectrix system Any changes programmed in DCC are also valid for operation with Selectrix command stations As soon as a decoder receives commands in Motorola or DCC format whenever it

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