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7.3.2. Analogue AC operation
LokPilot V4.0
LokPilot V4.0 M4
LokPilot micro V4.0
LokPilot XL V4.0
LokPilot Fx 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!
Where intended, LokPilot decoders support operation with AC
transformers. Therefore, the LokPilot decoder can simply replace
the old directional relay. Load compensation is active (similar to DC
mode) and provides smooth control and slow-speed-performance
you have never seen before. The LokPilot V4.0 recognised the
pulse for changing direction as usual. Just wait until the locomo-
tive has stopped prior to changing direction.
Never issue the „Change of Direction“ command to a moving lo-
comotive! This could lead to damaged gears!
We cannot recommend the use of the old (blue) Märklin® trans-
formers 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
Märklin® 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 decod-
er. Should you not be familiar with the handling of CVs please take
the time to read these occasionally quite complex instructions.
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 Märklin® central units.
The chapters 9 to 16 explain which parameters have what kind of
influence on the behaviour of the LokPilot decoder.
8.1. Adjustable Properties of Decoders
The hardware determines some features such as the number
of function outputs as well as the maximum permitted current
of the motor output and therefore they are not programmable.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of possibilities to influence the be-
haviour of the LokPilot decoder by adjusting software-governed
properties.
There 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 par-
ticular 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 fol-
low the instructions. Via the procedure known as „Programming,“
you can enter the desired data into the storage spaces.
Programming
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