Instruction manual ECoSControl Radio - ESU
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1. Shift button In loco mode this button switches the function buttons from function 1 10 to function 11 20 Power switch With the power switch the ECoSControl Radio is turned on In the ON position the slide switch points towards the centre of the ECoSControl Radio ESU radii ECoSControl Figure 13 8 Settings at the command station Before you can control locos and accessories with the ECoSControl Radio you must set a few parameters on your command station First of all you must assign the desired locos and accessories to the ECoSControl Radio Select the set up symbol from the upper tool bar Then a menu dialog opens You can see several pictograms at the left side e Select the second pictogram from the top It opens the dialog window ECoSlink devices Setup 2 Figure 14 One ECoSControl Radio base station a and six ECoSControl Radio throttles b will be displayed They correspond with the six possible users If Receiver module is not displayed in the list it is either not plugged in correctly or your command station has a firmware lower than 3 0 0 Check the firmware version respectively the ins tallation of the receiver module 8 1 Assigning loco symbols Due to its limited storage capacity the ECoSControl Radio is not able to display all the loco symbols available Via the menu Edit loco Properties you can assign one of the available symbols from the li2. exclusivity assures that only customers who really own an ECoS can take part in the discussions The quality of the answers in this forum is accordingly high 15 3 Technical hotline Your model train or hobby shop is your competent partner for all your questions regarding ECoSControl Radio as well as model trains in general You may also post your questions regarding ESU products in the Support Forum on our homepage under www esu eu The support forum is the preferred method for getting quick and competent answers In the Support area on our homepage you will also find many hints regarding FAQ and even feedback from other users Of course you can also reach us using the more classical ways For enquiries please use either email or fax and we will reply within a few days Please do not forget to mention a return fax number or email address Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can t be dealt with by email or fax The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter delays We are here to assist you By phone 49 0 700 LOKSOUND 49 0 700 56576863 Tuesday amp Wednesday from 10 00 am to12 00 am By fax 49 0 700 37872538 By email support esu eu Return note 1 Customer data please write in block letters Name Surname Street ZIP code City COUN ee Ema Phone Date S
3. b Sorting according to the ECoS loco lists 1 3 c Sorting as per the ten locos controlled most recently The alphabetic sequence is set as the default sequence The se quence is saved and remains in the memory even after turning the unit off and on again Depending on which mode of sorting is active the following sym bols appear in the loco selection list The digit describes the loco list to which the loco Is assigned 10 1 3 Filtering locos For a quicker selection of locos you can filter the list with the aid of the number buttons Figure 22 Example Button 3 is also reserved for the letters d e and f Push button 3 one time After a short while the cursor jumps to the next letter Push button 4 three times in quick succession then the letter i will be added to the filter a The filter mode is cancelled b Deletes the last letter of the filter word When the filter is active the filter word appears in inverted type font at the top edge of the display and all locos that have the filter word somewhere in their name will be shown Entf 4 Entf 10 2 Quick selection mode With the aid of the quick selection mode you can assign the 10 number buttons to one loco each and thus call up these locos very quickly You enter the quick selection mode by pushing the shift button while in the loco selection menu Then you push one of the numbers from 0 9 in order to directly call up the linked l
4. between the individual throttles via this number from 1 to 6 It is not possible to connect two throttles with the same HID to a command station Ex works all throttles are set to HID 1 If you purchase an additional throttle ESU part number 50112 it must be set to a new HID prior to use How to accomplish this is explai ned in chapter 14 4 A 5 4 Locos In the loco mode the most important parameters such as the name and symbol of the loco speed and status of function buttons are displayed for easy handling You can then change the speed using the joystick Subject to the digital protocol in use you may activate up to 20 functions per loco in addition to the headlights function 0 You can assign up to 100 locos to each throttle There are several methods of sorting your loco list as well as the quick selection of your ten favourite locos and also the text search by name 5 5 Accessory decoders and routes Switching accessory decoders and routes does not present any problem to the ECoSControl Radio You can assign and switch up to 4 control board panels with a total of 64 addresses The ECoS displays the current status of the accessories Switching the accessories is accomplished simply by pushing a button or in case of accessories with more than two aspects by a comfortable choice menu 5 6 Batteries and battery charger In order to preserve the environment ESU recommends the use of rechargeable batteries They are supplie
5. each throttle you can assign up to 100 locos and four control board panels The receiver module can be operated on four different channels channel 1 to channel 4 In order to permit the operation of seve ral ECoSControl systems within the same room This is particularly important at fairs and exhibitions If you want to operate your command station with ECoSControl Radio in an exhibition hall please obtain information regarding the channels used by your neighbours PRIOR to turning on your command station 5 3 Handheld throttle The throttle of the ECoSControl is shaped according to ergonomic aspects and rests comfortably in your hand Important functions such as running your loco can be dealt with singlehandedly The ECoSControl Radio is equipped with a graphic backlit LC liquid crystal display Thus you can read any information in plain text The background illumination of the display enables you to read text and numbers even under difficult lighting conditions In order to save battery power the illumination is turned off after a pre set adjustable time Like the receiver module each throttle can be set to the desired radio channel channel 1 to channel 4 A radio link is only estab lished provided the same frequency has been selected Should you desire to connect more than one throttle to a receiver module and thus to a command station each throttle has to be assigned a handheld ID HID The command station differentiates
6. f Fig 24 on the main control board win dow the list of linked control boards will appear The currently selected interlocking panel is marked with a star You can select the desired entry with 4 and confirm it with the OK button or exit by pressing the CANCEL button and return to the main control board window Alternatively you can also select the control board panel with the keys i and j within the control board panel display as shown in figure 25 Emergency stop amp Battery life 12 Emergency stop In case of danger you can trigger an emergency stop at any time The emergency stop turns off the track power You can readjust speed settings and other functions as usual during the emergency stop These changes will be transmitted to the loco only once the emergency stop has been cancelled and track power is turned on again Figure 27 11 4 Direct switching of accessories Within the control board display accessories can also be switched directly even if the article is not linked to a tab The addessing takes place via the accessory address Just type the first figure of the address to be switched into the control panel screen via the keypad k Figure 29 In order to activate the emergency stop briefly press the STOP but ton The text STOP will appear at the top of the display The emergency stop will be taken over by the ECoS and any de vices connected to it and can be cancelled by pressing th
7. 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 adhered to There is no extension of the warranty period due to any repairs carried out by ESU or re placements You may submit your warranty claim either with your dealer or by shipping the product in question with the warranty certificate the receipt of purchase and the fault description directly to ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG at Electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Garantieabteilung Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm ESU P N 01511 10142 EC os Control
8. or inputs on the ECoS will also be transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio and vice versa All data such as speed of locos or status of turnouts are always synchronised between the ECoSControl Radio and the ECoS Due to this matching there is no need to enter locos or accessories in the ECoSControl Radio All changes can be handled comfortably on the command station The ECoSControl Radio transmitter is very powerful In an open area you may move up to 100m away from the command station The actual range depends largely on the surroundings and may well be much less than 100m Reflective or absorbing metal parts such as fences as well as other devices operating in the 2 4 GHz range may have an impact on the operation of the system Both the transmission and the receiver antennas are located inside the housing of the base station Normally the ECoSControl Radio is not affected by the simultane ous operation of wireless networks WLAN Since the frequency range of 2 4 GHz Is freely available to everybody other types of remote control e g 2 4 GHz remote control of model helicopters may have some influence on the functionality of the system 5 2 ECoSlot The receiver module is to be inserted into the available ECoSlot compartment of your ECoS command station or Central Station Reloaded It co ordinates the communication between the ECoS and the ECoSControl Radio throttles The receiver module sup ports up to six throttles For
9. product 50111 ESU ECoSControl Radio is in compliance with the following standards EN 71 1 3 1988 6 1994 EN 50088 1996 EN 55014 Teil 1 part 2 1993 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 60742 1995 EN 61558 2 7 1998 according to the directive 88 378 EWG 89 336 EWG 73 23 EWG ETSI EN300 328 2007 04 The ECoSControl Radio bears the CE mark 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 dispo sed of at a suitable collection point for recy cling 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 contributes to preserve our natural resour ces For more information regarding recycling of this product ple ase contact your local authority your waste collection service or the dealer shop where you purchased this product Batteries do not belong in household waste Please do not dispose of discharged batteries in your household waste take them to a collection point at your local recycling centre or dealer Therefore you assure an environmentally friendly way
10. quick selection button 12 10 2 2 Deleting a quick selection button 2 10 3 Running locos 12 10 4 Loco is blocked a ie 11 Switching accessories amp Routes 13 11 1 Control board panel Window se ee eee 13 11 2 Switching accessories 15 11 3 Select an control board panel 15 11 4 Direct switching of accesson s FR 14 12 Emergency stop 14 13 Battery life on one charge s s 14 14 Configuration menu 15 14 1 Language see 15 14 2 Display settings 222 15 14 3 JOIE COS cetera ee 15 14 4 Sequence for keyboard entries 15 E Do ETES a aa is EC opondo OMONE ensaios 15 14 7 Accessory protocol for direct entry 16 LAS Femelle IB SID PR 16 AS ele OE RS 16 A 110 IESG seem 16 tal Sinal OO Welt oo o RR NRRRNRRRNNNND 16 15 ESU Support amp Registration 16 RAM OBM eee 16 15 2 POU qracasia es dra noe ee 16 EE Tecnica intonation sesso eeeeeeeee eee eee 17 MENA DRC sas tedecerucsvceccecrscssnsnsenesenssenes 18 15 1 Atrial re RPPN 18 17 Warranty Certificate 20 RR pen conadiions E 20 17 2 Extent of warranty exclusions 20 1 Declaration of conformity We ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm declare in sole responsibility that the
11. the selected accessory e Opening the loco menu If a loco has been controlled previ ously then this loco will be displayed otherwise the loco list appears f Change to another control board panel Selects one of the other three linked panels 9 Configuration menu Here you can adjust certain settings of the ECoSControl Radio h Switch accessories i Light button Switches to the previous control board panel j Shift button Switches to the next control board panel k Keypad 11 2 Switching accessories If you push the button h or the change of direction button while an control board panel is open then accessories with two aspects e g lights on off or signals Hp0 Hp1 will change immediately to the other aspect Depending on the settings on the ECoS the function will act as a momentary action function is only active as long as the button is pressed e g uncoupling ramp or as conti nuous output function changes to the other aspect whenever this function button is pressed e g turnouts and signals If the accessory has more than two aspects e g three way turn out then a pop up window with a choice list will appear 6 2 4 GHz HIGH SPEED BIDIRECTIONAL RF SYSTEM eea sete el 7 4 Figure 26 You can choose the desired aspect with You switch the ac cessory with the OK button or exit the window by pressing the CANCEL button 11 3 Select an control baord panel When pressing button
12. ECoSControl Radio Instruction manual Second edition May 2011 For software 1 02 Er 1 Declaration of conformity 3 2 WEEE Declaration ee 3 3 Important Note Please read this first 4 4 Content Of package sccssseeesesesssssseeeeees 4 5 Introduction Features of the ECoSControl Radio 4 5 1 Wireless operation Sa 4 5 2 ECOSIOt III 5 5 3 Handheld throttle 2a eee 5 5 4 LOCOS ooosiieseesnecanee RR 5 5 5 Accessory decoders and routes 5 5 6 Batteries and battery charger 5 6 Unpacking amp Connecting ccsccccssssseeeseeees 5 6 1 Batteries 5 6 2 Battery charger o 6 6 3 Pre conditions for operation 6 6 3 1 Installing the receiver module in the ECOS 6 6 3 2 Installation of the receiver module in the Central Station Reloaded 7 7 Control elements 8 8 Settings at the command station 9 8 1 Assigning loco symbols a 9 8 1 Assigning locos to the throttle see 9 8 2 Assign turnout panel to Throttle ayaa 10 8 3 Radio channel of the base station 10 8 4 Changes during operation 10 8 5 Saving operating data a 10 9 Switching on ECoSControl Radio 10 10 Running locos and consists 11 10 1 Selecting a loco aa 11 10 1 1 Loco selection menu w 10 1 2 Sorting ocos 11 10 1 3 Filtering locos li 10 2 Quick selection mode eee 12 10 2 1 Assigning a loco to a
13. H batteries Two LEDs indicate the time elapsed since starting the charge process The batteries are charging as long as the red LED lights up while the green LED indicates that charging has been completed Please take note of the following remarks regarding charging bat teries with the supplied battery charger e Only charge the batteries once the ECoSControl Radio indicates empty batteries or the radio link between the throttle and the base Station is interrupted Figure 5 Assembling of the battery charger To fully charge the batteries supplied takes about 10 12 hours The LEDs on the charger indicate the time elapsed since the start of the process If you interrupt the charge then the batteries may be fully charged before the green LED lights up In that case you must remove the batteries from the charger Do not leave fully charged batteries in the charger This could lead to damage of the batteries Do not store your batteries in the battery charger even when it is switched off since this causes the batteries to be discharged 6 3 Pre conditions for operation In order to be able to successfully operate your ECoSControl Radio with your ECoS or Central Station Reloaded the firmware of the ECoS or Central Station must be version 3 0 0 or higher Therefore it may be necessary to update the firmware of your command Station first Please refer to the manual of your command station where you will find detailed information
14. SControl Radio starts up again and logs on with its new HID 14 9 Radio channel Here you select the desired radio channel The currently active ra dio channel is marked with a star The radio channel setting must correspond with the setting of the radio channel of the ECoS If you change the channel the ECoSControl starts up again and logs onto the new channel Radio Channel T Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 14 10 Info In this menu you can read out information about your ECoSCon trol Radio This info is important in case you want to direct any questions to the ESU support department CO4ADEFF v1 01 Figure 34 UID Serial number of your ECoSControl Radio HID Handheld ID This number values from 1 to 6 is assigned when registering SW Ver Software version of the mobile part of the ECoSControl Radio 14 11 Signal power In this menu the quality of the radio transmissions is stated 15 ESU Support amp Registration Should you have any special questions regarding your ECoSCon trol Radio or your ECoS command station you are welcome to en ter them in our online forum All you have to do is register before entering your comments 15 1 Registration We want to support you in the best possible way Therefore we kindly ask you to establish an access account on our website at http www esu eu register What advantages does registration offer When registering you enter the serial numb
15. as the M rklin central station Reloaded with ESU update 3 0 0 and higher Together with the easy and intuitive handling the ergonomic design of the throttle will open up possi bilities never dreamed off before This manual offers you a step by step insight into the available options Therefore we kindly ask you to work through this manual carefully before operating your ECoSControl Radio Even though your ECoSControl Radio is of robust construction incorrect wiring could lead to damage of the device If in doubt do not undertake any potentially costly experiments e ECoSControl Radio is designed solely for the use with model trains Never leave the ECoSControl Radio in conjunction with the ECoS operating without supervision and never use it for controlling devices that transport people e The ECoSControl Radio may only be operated with the devices described in this manual Any other use than described in this manual is not permitted e ECoSControl Radio works with the 2 4 GHz frequency band that does not require registration or is subject to any fees Since this frequency range is freely available for anybody some im pairment of the functionality may be caused at least in the ory by other wireless devices such as WLAN Bluetooth or a wireless computer mouse Due to modern transmission proces ses the ECoSControl Radio is capable of compensatingfor such distortions however operating other devices in the 2 4 GHz range may reduce
16. be increased or reduced in loco mode gt selects either the next or the previous loco from the sorted loco list Menus In menus you can select the menu entry with 4 gt selects the current menu entry same effect as pushing the OK button exits the menu same effect as pushing the CANCEL button Turnout mode In the turnout mode you can navigate in the control board panel Configuration settings In the configuration menus you can select the configuration value with 4 gt selects the current menu entry from same effect as pushing the OK button lt exits the configuration menu same effect as pushing the CANCEL button Menu buttons The function of the menu buttons depend on the displayed symbol above the corresponding button The left menu but ton switches between the turnout mode and the loco mode Change of direction In the loco mode this button changes the direction of travel of the selected loco Stop This button activates the emergency stop This function is inde pendent of the current operating mode Function buttons In loco mode these buttons serve to switch the loco functions 1 10 resp 11 20 when Shift is activated In the loco list you can activate a filter according to a character string Here the letters below the corresponding buttons are selected Light button In loco mode this button switches the headlights function 0 of the selected loco on or off
17. d with the ECoSControl Radio including the battery charger 6 Unpacking amp Connectin 6 1 Batteries You will need four rechargeable batteries supplied with the ECoSControl Radio or size AAA batteries also called Micro Both NiCad or NIMH batteries as well as alkaline batteries can be used The rechargeable batteries must be charged prior to first use One set of batteries will last about 8 hours subject to user pro file The batteries must be inserted into the ECoSControl Radio prior to use as follows a Hold the ECoSControl Radio with the back facing upwards and press the tab at the top end of the cover of the battery com partment as shown in Fig 2 Figure 2 A Pre conditions for operation b Remove the cover by first tilting it and then pulling it up wards Figure 3 c Now insert the batteries Please observe the correct polarity of the batteries as shown in the battery compartment The pole of the batteries is always the end with the head Fig 4b right side Fig 4a left side d Replace the cover making sure it is locked in place 6 2 Battery charger Prior to using the battery charger you must attach the Euro plug adapter Place the fold away mains plug top upwards and slide the adapter into the guide rail until it is locked into place see Fig 5 The battery charger supplied with the ECoSControl Radio is solely for charging the supplied NiM
18. direction of travel g Shift The shift mode can be switched by pressing the Shift key fig 20 g Normally the functions 1 11 are displayed and in Shift mode the functions 11 20 can be seen Pushing the O xe IE D o e al g m d 1 k n Figure 24 Shift button more than 2 seconds enables you to change the Speed mode see q Status of the functions of the currently controlled loco The current status on or off of each button headlights F1 to F10 reso F11 to F20 is indicated by a square A small square me ans the function is turned off while a larger one means the function is on The squares are arranged like the buttons of the number keypad in order to assure a quick relationship bet ween the squares and the function buttons Please note that the number of the displayed squares depends on the setting of the loco in the ECoS Only the functions assigned in the ECoS will be displayed i Number block Fig 22 Here you can switch the functions 1 10 resp 11 20 when Shift mode is active Subject to the set tings of the function buttons on the ECoS they are either pro grammed to act as momentary action buttons function is only active as long as the button is pressed or as continuous swit ches function changes its status every time the button is pressed gt xe j Lighting button Fig 22 Switches the function O headlights of the loco This button is not i
19. e STOP button once again 13 Battery life on one charge With fully charged batteries you can operate the ECoSControl Ra dio for up to 8 hours The actual time until you need to recharge Figure 28 the batteries depends greatly on the radio environment and on how intensive your train operations are Empty batteries are indicated by the ECoSControl Radio with the battery symbol on the display a b Address and protocol Desired switching state c Switch article It may be impossible to switch on the ECoSControl Radio once d Delete last figure of address the batteries are completely empty Perhaps the background e Back to control board panel display lighting may come on for a moment In this case simply recharge f To loco display the batteries g Switch protocol DCC Motorola h Keypad Entering the address With lt gt the desired switching state can now be selected e In this mode the actual state of the accessory will not be shown The figures Turnout straight and Turnout round are only sym bolic e Only accessories from the protocol selected will be switched e To be able to use this function please update your ECoS to soft ware version 3 4 1 or higher AS OF SS SA L 14 Configuration menu Some settings can be made directly on the ECoSControl Radio Simply open the configuration menu that can be accessed from any window as described above You can open the configuration me
20. er of your ECoS Thus your ECoS is automatically registered with ESU Should there be any software or other problems we can then inform you directly The most efficient way is doing this via the internet In addition after registering you will get access to the latest soft ware versions Registered users can download such updates free of charge at any time All following software updates for the ECoS are free of charge Guaranteed you can rely on it Of course you can also participate in the ESU support forum 15 2 Forum Since its introduction in autumn 2006 the ESU support forum has grown to be one of the most successful internet platforms In this forum you may ask any questions about ESU products Our sup port team will endeavour to resolve all problems together with you That way everyone benefits from the common knowledge since other users can also provide answers 512 De poli faite Out pi gro te LCI COX esa camas Do Tel mes Demo oare thee tnt G je c E Wn Amde nA Lad natnr nd Ae Bam Ua LL Zu En EM besean ts sense Ko rare or am Maii IBBA Li I PEUT CT a ort oe ie suis 1141 basna LM EME Fo qn Za L tits Freid 4 Let freiras mbes m ue adora 1 G09 a m o Pi vom E j ties Sete lest a te d s ste Behe Teter rene Pere arara teen Figure 35 There is a special section of the forum reserved solely for the ow ners and users of an ESU ECOS resp ECoS with update 3 0 0 This
21. g speed indicator In that case you must call up another loco on the ECoS or on another handheld throttle If you then adjust the speed setting of that loco on your ECoSControl Radio or if you activate a function then you can take over control of that loco with your ECoSControl Radio You can block this behaviour by activating the option Take over loco from another controller on the command station also refer to the ECoS manual chapter 21 2 1 11 Switching accessories amp Routes ECoSControl Radio enables you to display and switch the acces sory decoders linked to 4 of the 74 control board panels of the command station Since each panel may contain up to 16 accesso ries you can switch a total of 64 accessories resp routes with your ECoSControl Radio Beyond that you are able to switch addresses directly see chapter 11 4 11 1 Control board panel window If the button Accessories is pressed on any other window then the ECoSControl Radio initially always displays the control board panel that was established first You can select the desired acces sories by moving to 4 and gt with the joystick GHz HIGH SPEED BIDIPECTIONAL RF SYSTEM ae Figure 25 cv E ie SF a Name and number of the currently displayed control board panel b Occupied fields in the panel are indicated by squares The se lected position is highlighted c Detailed representation of the selected accessory d Name of
22. he speed when changing the direction Sets the speed of the loco to be programmed back to O when changing the direction e Joystick behaviour Here you can set different behaviour patterns for the joystick to contol locomotives e Standard The loco accelerates with 4 and decelerates with The speed change rate is proportional ESU Support amp Registration to the joystick deviation The behaviour can be configured in the menu joystick chap ter 14 3 e Shunting mode The speed of the loco will be proportionally set to the joystick deviation The decelerati on of the loco takes places as within the standard mode e Proportional The speed and the direction of the loco is proportional to the joystick deviation 14 7 Accessory protocol for direct entry Here the protocol for switching accessories directly can be deter mined 11 4 14 8 Handheld ID HID Here you assign the handheld ID to the throttle You can simul taneously operate up to 6 ECoSControl Radio throttles with one receiver module Handheld ID Handheld 1 Handheld 2 Handheld 3 x Figure 32 Each ECoSControl Radio has its own independent list of assigned locos and control board panels The handheld ID determines which loco list and which control board panels will be transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio How these lists are assigned is explained in the chapter Settings on the ECoS After changing the handheld ID the ECo
23. ig 9 Figure 9 6 3 2 Installation of the receiver module in the Central Station Reloaded The receiver module must be inserted into a free plug in position of the Central Station Reloaded Even though the installation is quite simple you should adhere to the following steps in order to avoid possible damage to either the Central Station or the recei ver module Make sure that the command station is switched off befo re installing the receiver module Also remove the batteries from their compartment a Turn the command station upside down Use a foam pad or a soft cloth to avoid scratches on the display Remove the co ver of the left extension slot by pressing the left side of the housing Figure 10 SNS Se b Insert the receiver module into the plug in position until it is locked into place Fig 11 c RE insert the module back into the extension slot as shown in figure 12 x 4 7 Control elements Your ECoSControl Radio has the following control elements Fig 13 a LCD display nS Sr So The fully graphic LCD display shows all relevant information for the current operating mode as well as menu entries The dis play is equipped with white backlighting This is automatically turned off after a pre set adjustable time Joystick The Joystick has a two axes move ment vertical 4 as well as hori zontal Loco mode With the key the speed of the loco can
24. ignature x 2 Serial number of your ECoSControl Radio ID Code Ox 3 Class of failure CI display error CI software CI control dial CI joystick key pad CI CI mechanical damage CI radio problems CI No picture no reaction 4 Failure description if necessary please use a supplemental sheet 5 Sales receipt Proof of purchase Please add it to your reclamation No warranty without receipt 6 Address of your retailer Retailer s stamp or address ESU GmbH amp Co KG technischer Support Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm Germany WWW esu eu 16 Appendix 16 1 Technical data Radio system 2 4GHz band FHSS integral areal 4 independent frequency tables channels Bi directional transmission 576kBit Range Up to 100 m Up to 6 ECoSControl handheld throttles per receiver module ECoSControl Radio Storage capacity for 100 locos Storage capacity for 64 accessories Operation with rechargeable batteries or AAA batteries Full graphic FSTN LCD display with 128x64 pixels Receiver module Compatible with ESU ECoS Power supply from ESU ECoS 17 Warranty Certificate 24 Months warranty form date of purchase Dear customer Congratulations on purchasing this ESU ECoSControl Radio This quality product was manufactured applying the most advanced production methods and processes and was subject to stringent quality check
25. n There is a choice of 4 radio channels supported by the base stati on The base station and the throttles must be set to the same ra dio channel Thus up to four separate ECoSControl radio systems can be operated within the same radio range Select ECoSControl Base in the list Devices on ECoSLink Then you can set the radio channel in the open menu fteSCuatrol radis Base same CoSControl Radio Base Eq ao Figure 18 8 4 Changes during operation Of course you can change the assigned locos or accessories in the above mentioned menus at any time There is no need to switch off the ECoSControl Radio for these changes The changes will be detected and transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio and will be available at the ECoSControl Radio within a short period of time The same is true for changing parameters of locos such as their names maximum speed etc 8 5 Saving operating data All assigned locos and accessories are stored in the ECoSControl Radio in such a way that they will not be lost when the device is turned off All data is saved automatically Whenever the device is turned on again data synchronization takes place automatically In order to speed up this process only actual changes will be trans mitted that were entered on the ECOS while the ECoSControl Ra dio was switched off 9 Switching on ECoSControl Radio As soon as the command station is turned on and ready for opera tion and provided yo
26. nfluenced by the Shift mode Configuration menu Here you can change the settings of the ECoSControl Radio Loco selection Here you open the loco selection window m Accessory window Here you can switch over to the control panel for accessories n Most recent loco Here you can call up the most recently cont rolled loco e g change of speed or activating a function o Changing direction of travel Fig 22 By pressing the change of direction button you will change the direction of travel In the configuration menu you can set if the speed should go to O with the programmed deceleration before changing direction p Display of reception k q Speed mode also see chapter 14 5 Empty Standard mode L Shunting mode P Proportional mode You can adjust the speed of the selected loco by pressing 4 There are several modes available see q as well as chapter 14 5 With you can page forwards and backwards in the loco list The sequence corresponds with the sorting criteria selected in the loco list ECoSControl Radio takes over all settings regarding function but tons km h display loco name symbol etc from the ECoS These settings can only be adjusted on the ECos 10 4 Loco is blocked If you want to call up a loco that is already being controlled from the ECoS or another throttle then you cannot operate this loco with the ECoSControl Radio This status is indicated by the blin kin
27. nu from various windows by pressing the button Abbildung 30 The desired appearance can be activated with 4 You can open the settings for the option with the OK button or exit with the CANCEL button in order to return to the previously displayed window 14 1 Language The software is available in German and English You can select the desired language with 4 14 2 Display settings In this menu the following options are available to set the display e Contrast Here you can adjust the contrast of the LCD display With 4 you can set the contrast to the desired level The contrast also depends on the visual conditions of the surroundings such as incidence of light but also the temperature e Backlight brightness In this menu you can adapt the brightness of the background lighting to the surroundings e Backlight duration In order to prolong the operating time of the ECoSControl Radio the background lighting is turned off after a period of inactivity no buttons pressed no movement of the joystick Here you can set the time after which the background lighting extinguishes 14 3 Joystick In this menu you may choose between several options regarding the joystick Figure 31 e Joystick repetition rate If the joystick is activated in the loco window the speed will change Here you can set the rate of repetition of this change Lower values bring about faster repe tition the maximum speed
28. oco j ad c b 0 Figure 23 a Currently linked quick selection button b Deletes the link between loco and quick selection button c Exits the quick selection mode 10 2 1 Assigning a loco to a quick selection button In order to link a loco to a quick selection button you first have to select this loco Then push and hold the desired number button for about 3 seconds A number next to the loco name indicates the new quick selection button 10 2 2 Deleting a quick selection button Select the desired loco for which you want to delete the quick selection button and push that button 10 3 Running locos In the window for operating locos the ECoSControl Radio displays the most important information for the currently selected loco a Plain text name of the loco The name that you have given that loco in the ECoS If the name is longer that the space available in the display then the name will be scrolled Symbol The symbol assigned to that loco How to assign a loco symbol is described in chapter 8 1 c Speed steps maximum speed The maximum number of speed steps of the loco subject to the data format and the protocol d Speed mode If a maximum speed has been defined for that particular loco in the ECoS then the speed will be displayed in km h otherwise FS for speed steps e Currently set speed step speed of the loco Either the current speed step or the speed in km h will be displayed f Current
29. of disposal Copyright 1998 2011 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Mistakes changes resulting in technical advancement availability and all other rights reserved Electrical and mechanical characteristics dimensions and sketches are subject to change without prior notice ESU may not be held responsible for any damage or consequential loss or damage caused by inappropriate use of the product abnormal operating conditions unauthorised modifications to the product etc Not suitable for children under 14 years of age Inappropriate use may result in injury due to sharp points and edges Marklin is a registered trademark of Gebr Marklin und Cie GmbH G ppingen Germany RailCom is a registered trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH Giessen All other trademarks are the property of their respective legal owners According to its policy ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG continues to develop its products Therefore ESU reserves the right to implement changes and improvements to any of the products listed in the ESU documentation Duplication and preproduction of this documentation in any shape or form requires prior written consent from ESU 3 Important Note Please read this first 4 Content of package A Congratulations on your purchase of an ECoSControl Radio The ECoSControl Radio offers you the opportunity to run your locos remotely wireless in conjunction with the ECoS ESU command station as well
30. on how to accomplish this update Should the firmware be less than 3 0 0 then the command station cannot detect the receiver module despite an otherwise correct installation To be able to use the whole functional range described in this manu al please update your ECoS to at least to software version 3 4 1 6 3 1 Installing the receiver module in the ECoS The receiver module must be installed in a free ECoSlot 50000 50200 plug in position of the ECoS Even though the installation is qui te simple you should adhere to the following steps in order to avoid possible damage to either the ECoS or the receiver module Make sure that the command station is switched off befo re installing the receiver module Also remove the batteries from their compartment a Turn the command station upside down Use a foam pad or a soft cloth to avoid scratches on the display Remove the cover of the left ECoSSlot see the illustration with the red circle by pressing the retaining clip serrated surface and moving the cover upwards see Fig 6 TO SI os SMA Installation of the receiver module Figure 6 b Remove the retaining clips in the extension module by snipping them with side cutters see Fig 7 Figure 7 c Insert the receiver module into the plug in position and tilt it Slightly as shown in Fig 8 Figure 8 d Place the cover over the module and push the serrated sur face downwards in order to fix it in place F
31. s 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 17 1 Warranty conditions This warranty is valid for all ESU products that have been purchased from an authorised ESU dealer Any service repair or replacement under this warranty requires proof of purchase The filled in warranty certificate together with the receipt from your ESU dealer serves as proof of purchase We recommend keeping the warranty certificate together with the receipt In case of a claim please fill in the enclosed failure report card as detailed and precise as possible and return it with your faulty product Please use the appropriate postage when shipping to ESU 17 2 Extent of warranty exclusions This warranty covers the repair or replacement free of charge at the discretion of ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG of any faulty parts that are caused by design faults or faults in production material or transport Any further claims are explicitly 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 modification of parts 4 In case of
32. st Edit loco Advanced External controllers Figure 15 8 2 Assigning locos to the throttle Each ECoSControl throttle can control up to 100 locos Each throttle can control different locos Thus each engineer can run his own locos Mark the desired ECoSControl Radio in the list Devices on ECoS Link and call up the editing function Advance e Locos assigned to Ecoscantrel radio Figure 16 a List with all locos b List of locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio c Adds one loco to the ECoSControl Radio d Deletes one loco from the ECoSControl Radio e Extended settings e Select the desired loco from the left list and add it by pushing onto the symbol c e Select locos not required any longer in the list on the right and push onto the symbol d e Use the same procedure for the other locos you want to add to the ECoSControl Radio Depending on the number of ECoSCon trol Radio throttles this assignment must be carried out for each throttle 8 2 Assign turnout panel to throttle You can assign up to four of the 75 control board panels to each ECoSControl Radio throttle Thus you can control up to 64 acces sories 4 panels with 16 addresses each Click onto Extended in the loco assignment menu You can se lect the panels in the open window RES basic on ECoSControl Rado Mobile 1 Es Control board tabs ii JEE ao Figure 17 8 3 Radio channel of the base statio
33. the speed of transmission and the range of the ECoSControl Radio e Do not drop sit shake or expose the ECoSControl Radio to mechanical impact as such rough handling may cause damage to the components of the device e Do not expose the components of the ECoSControl Radio to humidity or direct sunlight e Do not apply any caustic chemicals cleaning detergents or si milar for cleaning your ECoSControl Radio e Do not attempt to open the housing of the ECoSControl Radio Inappropriate handling may cause damage to your ECoSCon trol Radio Please check that all items are contained in the package immedi ately after opening it The following components should be in the package e ECoSControl Radio Receiver module e ECoSControl Radio Base Station e 4 NiMH rechargeable batteries Micro size AAA e Battery charger power supply unit e Lanyard carrying strap e This manual EE ela ECoS Control Figure 1 Content of packaging 5 Introduction Features of the ECoSControl Radio With the ECoSControl Radio you have acquired a system that can accomplish much more than just run locos in wireless mode In this chapter we introduce you to the features of the ECoSCon trol Radio 5 1 Wireless operation Wireless operation is a very desirable feature you send all com mands by wireless transmission to the receiver module integrated in your ECoS Wireless transmission is bi directional which means that any commands
34. tion menu 10 Running locos and consists ce Bed MA a ECoSControl Radio always starts in the loco control mode with the most recently active loco Should this loco not be available any longer or if no loco has ever been selected then the ECoSControl Radio starts up with the loco selection menu 10 1 Selecting a loco 10 1 1 Loco selection menu 1 mpflok BR 01 lok GE mp mpflok BR f g d e b a Figure 20 After pushing the loco selection button the loco selection menu will be displayed You can page through the loco list with 4 a List of all locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio throttle b Confirm choice of loco The loco will be called up Alternatively this can also be accomplished with c Change the sorting of the loco list more details in chapter 102 d Accessory mode This button calls up the accessory mode dis play e Configuration menu Here you can adjust settings of the ECoSControl Radio throttle f Number block You can filter the loco list in the loco selection window similar to the contact list in a mobile phone You can enter the filter word above the number block for this purpose More details in chapter 10 1 3 g Shift button Switching the quick selection mode on and off More details in chapter 10 2 q 5 a 10 1 2 Sorting locos Here you can change the sequence of locos in the loco selection list Figure 21 a Alphabetical sorting
35. u have assigned locos and accessories to the ECoSControl Radio you may switch on the ECoSControl Radio After the ECoSControl Radio has been switched on it searches for a receiver module on the assigned radio channel Ex works radio channel 1 is active If you have set a different channel at the ECoS then you have to set the appropriate channel by pushing the corresponding channel selection button After the ECoSControl Radio has detected a receiver it will attempt to log on If this is successful then the handheld ID HID will be shown on the display for a short time This tells you which loco and turnout list will be used for this mobi le throttle For the handheld ID 1 the list ECoSControl Radio 1 will be used for ID 2 the list ECoSControl Radio 2 and so forth Figure 19 If another ECoSControl Radio with the same handheld ID is already operating with the ECoS then this fact will be displayed Simply set another handheld ID for the second ECoSControl Radio since it is not possible to operate two ECoSControl Radio throttles with the same ID and the same ECoS simultaneously The ECoSControl Radio will now transmit all data for the locos and accessories assigned to this throttle this handheld ID This process may take a few moments ECoSControl Radio informs you about the progress Once data transmission is completed the ECoSControl Radio will either display the most recently controlled loco or changes over to the loco selec
36. will be reached faster e Joystick delay When activating the joystick the time between the initial change and the following changes will vary This dif ference can be adapted to the optimal value of your choice Here lower values mean a shorter waiting time e Joystick test Here you can test the settings There is a speed bar for testing the values for delay and repetition The beha viour corresponds to the Standard joystick behaviour see 14 6 The speed of the currently controlled loco is not changed in the test window You can also check the joystick function with the crosshairs Due to manufacturing tolerances it is not always possible to reach each end point of the crosshairs 14 4 Sequence for keyboard entries Here you can predetermine if when pressing a key with a letter you want to start with this letter or rather with the number The best option depends on whether you want to predominantly enter letters or numbers Please also refer to chapter 10 1 3 14 5 Keyboard entries In this menu you can determine in which order the characters should be entered via the keypad if a filter is enabled see chapter 10 1 It is possible to attribute the priority to characters Pushing button 1 a gt b gt c gt 2 or figures Pushing button 1 1 gt a gt b gt 0 14 6 Controlling locomotives In this menu you are able to determine the control behaviour for locomotives The following options are available e Resetting t
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