With the LokPilot DCC V3.0, ESU introduces the third variation of the successful LokPilotDCC decoder. Those who thought that LokPilot decoders are good enough not to merit an improvement will have to change their minds. Our untiring designers know better. The LokPilot DCC V3.0 is first choice for all those model railroaders, who always want the best. Thanks to its prepared hardware, it’s ready for the coming NMRA Bi- Directional communication. As soon as that’s official, a simple firmware update brings you expanded play value – free of charge.

 

Operational modes

The LokPilotDCC V3.0 handles DCC with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps and recognizes the speed step numbers automatically. It supports Lenz® LG 100 resp. Roco® braking sections as well as Zimo®’s HLU commands, or braking in DC braking sections with reversed polarity. You can either use two digit (1 – 127), or four digit addresses (1 – 9999), or assign a consist address. Also, it automatically converts between control modes. Since it’s prepared for the NMRA/DCC Bi-Directional communication, a simple update will enable it to capitalize on that feature. Especially in combination with our ECoS station, the future will bring unprecedented play options.

 

Motor management

The LokPilotDCC V3.0’s slow and top speed can be customized by three steps or a loadable speed table, defined by 128 steps. The loadable speed table is valid for 14, 28 or 128 speed steps, which is not necessarily the norm for other decoders. Due to ESU’s unique mass simulation, no abrupt transits are discernable – even with 14 speed steps.

Fourth generation load control (back EMF) utilizes up to 32 kHz pulse width frequency, achieving super silent, smooth motor operation, especially with coreless motors. The load control can easily be adapted to various motor and gearing combinations. With Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) you can limit the influence of load control and glide smoothly around the depot area and over turnouts; while on the (fast) main, when going uphill, the loco slows down prototypically.

 

Analog operation

With LokPilotDCC V3.0 it’s not only possible to program the start and top speed of your loco in analog mode, you can even determine which of the functions should be active – including load control! At last your locos crawl even in analog mode as slowly as you are used to with digital layouts.

 

Functions

Individually programmable acceleration and deceleration (both de-selectable) and selectable switching speed is self-evident with LokPilotDCC V3.0. Its 4 function outputs achieve 250 mA (!) load each, are separately dimmable and can be allocated to functions individually. There are dimmer, firebox flicker, Gyra – and Mars light, strobe – and double strobe, flashing and alternate flashing, as well as time limited functions (e.g. for coupler). The special ESU function mapping allows you to assign each function freely to keys F0 – F15; even multiple assignments are no problem.

 

Programming

The LokPilotDCC V3.0 supports all DCC programming modes including POM (Programming on the Main). Especially simple is the programming of configuration variables (CV’s) for owners of our ECoS command station: all options are displayed in plain language on the large screen and can easily be edited – even while operating on the layout.

 

Accident prevention

If desired, the LokPilotDCC V3.0 can measure and memorize the loco’s last speed. After an interruption it starts up again as quickly as possible.

 

Safeguard

All function outputs and the motor terminal are overload and short-circuit protected.

 

Built-in future

The LokPilot DCCV3.0 is firmware updatable. As soon as standardization is completed, you can update it to the latest DCC Duplex norm.

The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC is a genuine power house: With its continuous load capability of .75 Amps. and a size of only 13.5 x 9.0 x 3.5 mm’s ( .54 x .36 x .12 in ) it is perfectly suited for N Scale -, or small HO Locos with limited room and high current drain. The hardware is prepared for the implementation of the NMRA DCC BiDirectional Communication Norm, and a firm-ware upgrade will provide you with its advanced features, free of charge. The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC is available in two variants: With either a separate NEM 651 Norm 6 wire harness-plug combo, or with 6, permanently to the decoder fastened connecting pins.

 

Operational modes

The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC handles DCC with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps. The decoder recognizes the speed steps automatically. It supports Lenz LG 100, respectively ROCO braking sections, as well as Zimo HLU-commands, or braking in DC-sections with reversed polarity. You can either use short (1 – 127), - or four digit addresses, or assign a consist address. During operation it converses fully automatically between control modes. It is prepared for the NMRA / DCC “BiDirectional Communication“, and a simple upgrade will enable it to take advantage of those benefits. Especially in combination with our ECoScenter, there will be up to now, unheard-of operational possibilities, and play value in the future.

 

Motor Management

The .75 Amp. continuous-load output handles conventional DC-or ironless core motors (Faulhaber, Maxon ). The 32 kHz High frequency load control (back EMF) assures silky smooth, super silent motor operation, and lets your engines crawl extra slowly on the layout. With Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) you may limit the influence of load control and operate real smoothly in the depot area and over turnouts, while on the (fast) main, when going uphill, the engine slows down prototypically.

 

Analog Mode

With LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC in Analog mode, you can adjust not only start-and high speed (Vstart, Vmax) of your loco, and  determine which of the functions should be active: Even load regulation is activated! At last your locos crawl even in Analog mode as slowly as you’re used to from digital layouts.

 

Functions

Individually programmable acceleration and deceleration (both de-selectable), and selectable switching speed is taken for granted with LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC. For lighting, its two function outputs can handle 140 mA’s each, be dimmed separately for brightness, and allocated to functions, such as dimmer, firebox flicker, Gyra-and Mars light, strobe-and double strobe, flash-and alternate flash (or ditch lights). Available are also time limited functions, e.g. for decoupling. (Telex or other). Live comes to your layout! The special ESU function mapping allows you to allot each function freely to keys F0 – F12, even multiple assignments are possible.

 

Programming

The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC supports all DCC programming modes, including POM(Programming on the main). Programming parameters is especially comfortable and simple for owners of our ECoS central unit: All options are shown in plain language on the display and can be modified very easily – even during operation!

 

Accident prevention

The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC memorizes the loco’s last speed, if desired. After an interruption it starts up again as quickly as possible.

 

Protection

All function outputs and the motor terminal are overload - and short circuit protected.

 

Built in future

The LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC decoder is firmware upgradeable: As soon as standardization is going to be completed, you will be able to update it to the latest DCC Bi/Di Standards.

The LokPilot XL V3.0 is the worthy successor of the two LokPilot XL V1.0 decoders: Naturally the „new one“ also sports a 3.0 Amp continuous load, but apart from that it was heavily modified: Next to 8 ( ! ) function outputs for activating extra function-features, the integrated „power pack“ is a standard part of each LokPilot XL V3.0 decoder. Thanks to this energy reservoir, the horror of dirty tracks outside is a thing of the past.

 

Operational modes

LokPilot XL V3.0 can handle DCC with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps as well as Motorola. It supports Lenz LG100 resp. ROCO braking sections as well as Zimo HLU-commands-, or braking in DC sections with reversed polarity-, or the Märklin braking section (also for DCC). You can either assign a short-, or four digit address. The Motorola protocol facilitates the operation of the LokPilot XL V3.0 decoders with Märklin centers 6020, 6021, Delta, mobile station and central station. For those, the decoders can handle addresses 01 – 255 and come to a halt at the correct position on the Märklin braking section. The LokPilot XL V3.0 converses during operation fully automatically between all control modes (Motorola, DCC, DC, AC) and recognizes the speed steps automatically.

 

Motor Management

The 4th generation load control performs with up to 32 kHz pulse-width frequency and thus assures extremely quiet, smooth motor operation, especially with ironless core motors. Thanks to 10-Bit technology, your locos will crawl super-slowly. Load control can be adapted very easily to various combinations of motors and gearing. With Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) you can limit the influence of load control and run your loco real smoothly in the depot area and over turnouts, while on the main, when travelling uphill, the train slows down prototypically.

 

Analog Operation

With the LokPilot XL V3.0 in Analog mode you can adjust not only start-and high speed (Vstart, Vmax) of your loco, and determine which of the functions should be active: Even load regulation is activated.

 

Functions

Individually programmable acceleration and deceleration (both de-selectable), and selectable switching speed is a matter of course with the LokPilot XL V3.0. Since experience shows that there is a lot to be shifted and switched in big engines, we built in an additional eight ( ! ) functions. Each output can be allocated separately to a function: There is flash, alternate flash, (or ditch lights), strobe light, firebox flicker as well as Mars-or Gyra light for US models. All function outputs can be assigned to one function key (F0 – F15), and are dimmable in 15 steps.

 

Programmig

LokPilot XL V3.0 supports all DCC programming modes, including POM (Programming on the main). All programming is done electronically, even for Märklin stations 6020, 6021, mobile station and central station. For these units LokPilot XL V3.0 employs a time proven, easily acquired programming procedure.

 

Accident prevention

LokPilot XL V3.0 with its integrated „Power Pack“ offers an energy reservoir, which assures continued feed of motor and decoder up to 1 second, should there be a current interruption. This major contribution to operational safety is easy to apply: Thanks to factory installation, the decoder does everything fully automatically!

 

Protection

All function outputs and the motor connection are overload, – and short circuit protected.

 

Built in future

The LokPilot XL V3.0 is firmware upgradable and can be updated with the BiDi-function, as soon as NMRA standardization is implemented.