Operational modes

The LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC commands DCC through 14, 28 and 128 speed steps or can be used on analogue DC layouts. You can either use 2- or 3-digit (1 – 127) as well as 4-digit (1–9999) addresses or assign a consist address.

It supports all common DCC brake systems such as Lenz® LG 100 as well as the new Lenz® ABC brake modules with asymmetrical DCC signals, or the braking in DC braking sections with reversed polarity.

Of course, our top-class decoder is able to calculate a constant braking distance to stop your locos correctly in front of the red signal regardless of the speed.

The LokPilot V4.0 converts during operation fully automatically between all control modes.

Motor management

From a LokPilot decoder, you rightly expect an excellent motor management. With the LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC, ESU introduces the once more improved fifth generation of load control.

The standard frequency is adjusted adaptively to the speed with a basic frequency of 40 kHz. The result is an even better slow driving performance. Your locos will crawl super slowly - thanks to the 10 Bit A/D convertor.

With Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) you can limit the influence of back EMF and glide smoothly around the depot area and over turnouts; while on the main, when going uphill, the engine slows down prototypically.

The load control is well-prepared for all customary motor types, such as ROCO®, Fleischmann®, Brawa®, Mehano®, Bemo®, Märklin®, Faulhaber® or Maxon® motors. 0.75A steady load is more than the above-mentioned motors need and offers enough energy reserves, even for longer block trains.

Analogue operation

The LokPilot micro 4.0 DCC decoder can be used for analogue DC locomotives. The motor control function is teaching the motor »good manners«.

Functions

The LokPilot mirco V4.0 DCC decoder has 2 function outputs which achieve 150 mA load each. They can be allocated individually to different functions. There are two further unamplified outputs which can be also used for both light or special functions.

All important light functions as available, such as flashing light, firebox flicker, strobe – and double strobe, Ditch Light etc. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separatly. Of course, the decoder is able to control the automatic decoupling move and push time and also offers a high beam function as a new feature. The „LED mode" ensures that the light effects are set correctly when using LEDs.

Safe operation

Also new is the additional connection facility for an external „Power Pack". This optionally available energy store is able to energize the motor up to 2 seconds if the power supply is interrupted and makes you finally forget dirty tracks!

RailComPlus®

With RailComPlus® your locos will be recognised automatically by an appropriate digital command station fast as lightning and will receive a new address. Forget about the cumbersome typing and programming!

Safeguard

Of course, all function outputs and the motor connection are overload and short-circuit protected.

Built-in future

LokPilot decoders are firmware updatable. This means you are able to replace the internal decoder software by a newer version, if needed. You only need an ESU LokProgrammer to do so.

 

Operation modes:	NMRA/DCC with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps, prepared for DCC RailComPlus® communication.
	DCC 2-digit and 4-digit addresses (long and short)
	Analog DC (de-selectable)
	Automatic recognition of operational mode and DCC speed step selection.
	Supports Lenz® LG100, Lenz® ABC brake mode and Roco® braking sections
	Wrong-direction bit / stores operational status
	Switching speed and acceleration as well as deceleration key selectable
Throttle:	0.75 A continuous load
	Runs DC and coreless motors
	Silent, safe 20 / 40 kHz pulse width frequency motor regulation
	Motor terminal overload protected. Fifth generation load back EMF (de-selectable).
Function outputs:	2 outputs; 150mA load per output
	approx. 280mA total load of all function outputs. Outputs short circuit protected
	2 logic outputs; Connection for »PowerPack«
	Free function allocation (function mapping)
Dimensions:	10.5mm x 8.1mm x 2.8mm (Next18: 15.0mm x 9.5mm x 2.8mm)

 

	Art.No.	Description
	54684	LokPilot micro V4.0, DCC, 6-pin NEM 651 with cable
	54685	LokPilot micro V4.0, DCC, 6-pin NEM 651 direct connection
	54686	LokPilot micro V4.0, DCC, Next18 interface
	57670	PowerPack, Energy storage for LokPilot micro V4.0

 

 

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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.

 

Analogue Operation

With the LokPilot XL V3.0 in Analogue 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 standardisation is implemented.

 

 

 

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LokPilot  FX

 

 

Motor-less rolling stock can be digitalized with the LokPilot Fx V3.0. The LokPilot Fx V3.0 offers six function outputs, which can activate typical functions, such as car interior illumination, head-or rear (- end, warning- ) lights on cars, and function models. Of course LokPilot Fx V3.0 is multi protocol capable, and with a dimension of 17.5 x 15.0 mm’s (0.7 x 0.6 in) small enough for most any application. LokPilot Fx V3.0 comes in two variants: Next to the „classic“ version with an 8-wire NEM 652 harness, there is a version available for the new 21-pin mtcinterface.

 

Operational modes

LokPilot Fx V3.0 can handle DCC with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps as well as Motorola and Seletrix. The decoder recognizes the speed steps automatically. It supports Lenz LG100 resp. ROCO braking sections in addition to Zimo’s HLU-commands, or braking in DC sections with reversed polarity as well as Märklin braking sections (also for DCC). You can either use short-, or four digit addresses, or assign a consist address. The Motorola protocol enables the LokPilot Fx V3.0 decoder to run with Märklin stations 6020, 6021, delta, mobile station and central station. For those, the decoder handles addresses 01 – 255, and comes to a halt correctly on the Märklin braking section. On Selectrix layouts you can choose between addresses 01 – 112. LokPilot Fx V3.0 converses during operation fully automatically between all control modes (Motorola, DCC, DC, AC, Selectrix). It is prepared for the NMRA / DCC „BiDirectional Communication“, and a simple update will enable it to take advantage of those benefits. Especially in combination with our ECoS-centre, there will be up to now unheard-of operational possibilities, and play value in the future.

 

Analogue operation

There are no restrictions for LokPilot Fx V3.0-equipped rolling stock, of course, when operating in digital mode.

 

Functions

LokPilot Fx V3.0 comes with six function outputs, 250mA’s each, and each can be assigned individually to a function: There is flash light, alternate flash, (or ditch lights), strobe light, firebox flicker as well as Mars-or Gyra light for US models. There is also a high frequency-, time controlled output available for digitally operated couplings. All function outputs can be dimmed individually in 15 steps. In DCC mode, each function output can be assigned to any function key between F0 - F15. F0 – F8 will be recognized in Motorola mode, the same in Selectrix mode, depending upon the station.

 

Programming

The LokPilot Fx V3.0 supports all DCC programming modes, including POM (Programming on the main). For Märklin stations 6020, 6021, mobile station, and central station all programming is also done electronically. For these units LokPilot Fx V3.0 employs a time proven, easily acquired programming procedure. The programmed changes during Motorola operation are also valid during DCC- and Selectrix operation – and vice verse. Programming parameters is especially simple for owners of our ECoS control station: All options are displayed in plain language on the large screen, and can easily be modified – even during operation on the layout.

 

Interaction

LokPilot Fx V3.0 is designed for optimum interaction with the LokSound V3.5-, and the LokPilot V3.0 decoders: For example it’s possible to equip the cab of an A-A consist with a LokSound V3.5 decoder-, and the controlling car with a LokPilot Fx V3.0 one. Given both the same address, they work absolutely identically. Identical grouping of the CVs facilitates synchronisation of both decoders.

 

Protection

All function outputs are protected against overload and short circuit.

 

Built in future

The LokPilot Fx V3.0 decoder is firmware upgradeable. As soon as standardization is going to be completed, you will be able to bring it up to the latest DCC Bi/Di standards

 

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LokPilot micro FX

 

 

Motorless rolling stock can be digitalised with the LokPilot Fx micro V3.0, for which the LokPilot FX V3.0 is not small enough. The LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 offers four function outputs, which can activate typical functions such as car interior illumination, head- or rear (-end, warning-) lights on cars, and function models.

Of course, LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 is multi-protocol capable and with a dimension of 13.5mm x 9.0 mm x 3.5 mm (0.54 x 0.36 x 0.12 inch) small enough for most any application. LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 comes with an 6-wire NEM 651 harness.

Operational modes

LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 can handle DCC with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps as well as Motorola® and Selectrix®. The decoder recognizes the speed steps automatically. It supports Lenz® LG100 resp. ROCO® braking sections in addition to Zimo®’s HLU-commands, or braking in DC sections with reversed polarity as well as Märklin® braking sections (also for DCC). You can either use short-, or four digit addresses, or assign a consist address.

The Motorola® protocol enables the LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 decoder to run with Märklin® stations 6020®, 6021®, delta®, mobile station® and central station®. For those, the decoder handles addresses 01 – 255, and comes to a halt correctly on the Märklin® braking section. On Selectrix® layouts you can choose between addresses 01 – 112.

LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 converses during operation fully automatically between all control modes (Motorola®, DCC, DC, AC, Selectrix®).

Analogue operation

There are no restrictions for LokPilot Fx micro V3.0-equipped rolling stock when operating in digital mode.

Functions

LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 comes with six function outputs, 140mA’s each, and each can be assigned individually to a function: There is flash light, alternate flash, (or ditch lights), strobe light, firebox flicker as well as Mars-or Gyra light for US models. There is also a high frequency-, time controlled output available for digitally operated couplings.

All function outputs can be dimmed individually in 15 steps. In DCC mode, each function output can be assigned to function keys F0 - F12. F0 – F8 will be recognized in Motorola® mode, the same in Selectrix® mode, depending on the station.

Programming

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

The programmed changes during Motorola® operation are also valid during DCC- and Selectrix® operation – and vice verse. Programming parameters is especially simple for owners of our ECoS command station: All options are displayed in plain language on the large screen, and can easily be modified – even during operation on the layout.

Interaction

LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 is designed for optimum interaction with the LokSound V3.5 and the LokPilot V3.0 decoder: For example it’s possible to equip the cab of an A-A consist with a LokSound V3.5 decoder and the controlling car with a LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 decoder. Given both the same address, they work absolutely identically. Identical grouping of the CVs facilitates synchronisation of both decoders.

RailCom®

RailCom® is activated ex works. You are able to read CVs on the main track if you use an appropriate command station like our ECoS.

Protection

All function outputs are protected against overload and short circuit.

Built-in future

The LokPilot Fx micro V3.0 decoder is firmware upgradeable. New software functions can be installed through the LokProgrammer.

 

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