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Locomotive decoder LE230

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DIGITAL plus

The DIGITAL plus locomotive decoder LE230 is suitable for all DC motors in
S Scale or larger locomotives with continuous current draw of 2.5 Amps or less.
The characteristics of the decoder are:

 

Control of the motor’s rotational speed (load compensation). Regardless of
the load, the motor’s rotation speed is kept nearly constant. During extremely
slow movement (for instance through sharp curves and over a series of
turnouts), LE230 always provides the motor with enough voltage. This creates
the impression that there is actually 100 tons moving.

 

Selectable for operation with 14/27, or 28/55 speed steps.

 

Optional operation on conventional DC layouts is possible.

 

Provides 2.5A continuous motor current.

 

8 switchable function outputs (includes 2 for directional lighting) that can be
connected directly or through Function Module LF200 (depending on the
current draw) + 2 additional function outputs controllable through the LP200
auxiliary motor module.

 

Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing

 

Support for short form programming on the main for acceleration and
deceleration trim

 

Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3

 

Programmable locomotive address, acceleration and brake momentum,
speed curve and much more.

 

Size: L 2.75" x W 1,18" x H 0.50"
         L 70.0 x W 30.0 x H 12.0 mm

Information

LE230

Art. No. 10230

January, 1997

Summary of Contents for DIGITAL plus 10230

Page 1: ...for operation with 14 27 or 28 55 speed steps Optional operation on conventional DC layouts is possible Provides 2 5A continuous motor current 8 switchable function outputs includes 2 for directional lighting that can be connected directly or through Function Module LF200 depending on the current draw 2 additional function outputs controllable through the LP200 auxiliary motor module Support for A...

Page 2: ...standardization will greatly improve interoperability of locomotive decoders for all manufacturers DIGITAL plus decoders built to the NMRA standards and recommended practices are labeled This prestigious label means that the NMRA has tested this product and found that it fully complies with all NMRA DCC Standards Recommended Practices and industry norms Many characteristics of the LE230 decoder ca...

Page 3: ...lt in destroying the decoder The LE230 can be safely used without any restrictions with any NMRA DCC command station power station that displays the NMRA conformance seal Before using the LE230 with other DCC systems please verify the maximum voltage output from the operation manuals or from the manufacturer Conventional operation i e operation using a model railroad transformer power pack Several...

Page 4: ...t is smooth Now is also a good time to lubricate your locomotive Only a locomotive in great mechanical condition can take maximum advantage of the LE230 decoder Make note of which motor lead goes to the right rail wiper and which goes to the left During installation of the Locomotive Decoder this will save you trial and errors to find which screw terminal on the decoder needs to connect to which m...

Page 5: ... safety circuits however no part of the decoder may touch any metal part of the frame or locomotive shell at any time If they do there will be a short circuit inside the Locomotive Decoder and it will be destroyed Do not however wrap the Decoder in insulating tape since this will hinder the needed air circulation around the decoder Instead stick insulating tape or similar onto the metal parts of t...

Page 6: ...with it for installation details If the light bulbs of the headlights are isolated and connected according to illustration 2 they will light up a little brighter than when connected according to illustration 1 In addition the directional lights will then also work in conventional DC operation Which of the methods you use largely part depends on how the locomotive is constructed Step by step Instal...

Page 7: ...de a mistake in wiring The decoder will help you in tracking it down Figure 1 Wiring the LE230 using track voltage common With the self test turned on factory default bit 2 in CV60 is 1 the decoder is able to determine the following wiring problems on the programming track Prohibited connection of a motor lead with the track Short circuit of the directionally switched light output to the track If ...

Page 8: ...ant to turn on and off with key 1 on Hand Held Controller LH100 or key 1 on Arnold Märklin control 80 To the white wire connect the function that you want to turn on and off with key 2 on the Hand Held Controller To the black wire connect the function that you want to turn on and off with key 3 on the Hand Held Controller To the red wire connect the function that you want to turn on and off with k...

Page 9: ...ariables or CVs by the NMRA The LE230 has a total of 128 CVs Not all of them are used at this time as many are reserved for future use The reading and writing of these values is done electronically the locomotive does not need to be opened after initial installation of the decoder to read of later modify any CV value Any NMRA DCC Command Station such as the DIGITAL plus LZ100 and a Hand Held LH100...

Page 10: ... DIGITAL plus systems Many other systems use a scheme of 0 7 to refer to the individual bits If you are using such a system you should subtract one from all bit numbers described in these CVs Table 1 LE230 Configuration Variables CV R e g Description Range Factory setting 1 1 Locomotive address This is the number with which you select a locomotive in the DIGITAL plus system 1 127 3 2 2 Start volta...

Page 11: ...location is read only 99 9 EMF Frequency Allows you to adjust the pulse rate frequency for finer motor control 0 15 4 17 Extended Address High Byte 192 231 0 18 Extended Address Low Byte The two byte address if used is contained in CV17 18 0 255 0 19 Consist Address The advanced consist address if used is stored in CV19 0 255 0 29 5 Decoder Configuration Byte 1 Several decoder properties are set w...

Page 12: ...sing this setting Other Digital systems supporting the 28 speed step mode can use the decoder in this setting 0 1 0 bit 3 Usage on conventional DC layouts 0 locomotive operates in digital mode only 1 locomotive can operate in both conventional DC and digital mode 0 1 1 bit 4 always 0 0 0 bit 5 speed curve 0 factory pre set speed curve is used 1 user defined speed curve is used Please enter the app...

Page 13: ...onventional section 1 locomotive brakes in the conventional section with pre set brake momentum 0 1 0 bit 4 8 not used 67 to 81 Values for user defined speed curve These registers are used for a user defined speed curve The factory setting for these registers is 0 If you are trying to use this speed curve unmodified your locomotive will not move The value in each register determines the velocity o...

Page 14: ...eed setting CV register 1 1 1 67 2 3 3 68 3 5 5 69 4 7 7 70 5 9 9 71 6 11 12 72 7 13 15 73 8 15 19 74 9 17 23 75 10 19 28 76 11 21 34 77 12 23 42 78 13 25 52 79 14 27 60 80 28 63 81 Warranty Lenz GmbH does everything it can do to ensure that its products are free from defects and will operate for the life of your model railroad equipment From time to time even the best engineered products fail eit...

Page 15: ... caused by accidental user installation or use a minimal service charge may be imposed Should the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturers discretion The user must pay shipping to and from the authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center during this portion of the warranty period Year 4 10 A minimal service charge will be placed on e...

Page 16: ...Box 143 Chelmsford MA 01824 ph fax 978 250 1494 support lenz com This equipment complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 1996 1997 Lenz GmbH All Rights Reserved ...

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