Lenz Elektronik DIGITAL plus LE1000W User manual

LE1000 Value-line Decoder 1
The DIGITAL by Lenz LE1000 value-line locomotive decoder is suitable for all DC
motors with continuous current draw of 1.0 Amp. or less. The characteristics of the
decoder are:
∗Conforms to all NMRA Standards and RPs (NMRA Warrant #04-01)
∗Selectable for operation with 14/27, 28 or 128 speed steps.
∗Operation on conventional DC layouts is possible or can be disabled.
∗Provides 1A continuous motor current.
∗One function output
∗Function dimming through a selectable second function input
∗Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing
∗Support for programming on the mainline
∗Support for all forms of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3
∗Programmable locomotive address, starting speed, acceleration, brake
momentum and configuration.
∗Size: L 0.9" x W 0.63"x H 0.13" L 22.9mm x W 16mm x H 3.2 mm
LE1000W
Value-Line DCC Decoder
Art. No. 10100
Version 10
January 2004

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Important safety instructions:
Value-line locomotive decoders are intended for use only with
Lenz Digital plus or other standard NMRA DCC systems. We
strongly recommend systems with an NMRA C&I warrant for
carefree operation.
Note: the maximum current-carrying capacity of the motor or
function output must not be exceeded. Exceeding this will
destroy the decoder! The parts of the locomotive decoder must
not touch the metal components of the chassis or the body of the
locomotive. This could cause a short-circuit within the locomotive
decoder which might destroy it.
Never wrap the locomotive decoder in insulating tape, as this
prevents the necessary air circulation around the decoder.
Instead, put insulating tape or something similar around the
metal components of the locomotive. By doing so you can avoid
unintentional short-circuits while allowing air to cool the decoder.
Use double-sided adhesive-tape to affix the decoder to the
locomotive.
Locomotives equipped with Digital plus decoders must not be run
using powered overhead line either on conventional DC control
or DCC control This could subject the locomotive to double the
voltage and this would destroy the decoder.
The current carrying capacities noted in the technical data may
not be exceeded.
Before installing a value-line decoder, check the loco in normal
DC operation to make sure that it works as it should before
modifying the locomotive.
Replace worn wheel contacts, motor brushes and blown bulbs.
Only a locomotive that is mechanically OK will function properly
with a locomotive decoder.

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Features:
∗Selectable for operation with 14/27, 28 or 128 speed steps.
∗Operation on conventional DC layouts is possible or can be
disabled.
∗One function output
∗Function dimming through a selectable second function input
∗Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended
Addressing
∗Support for programming on the mainline
∗Programmable locomotive address, starting speed,
acceleration, brake momentum and configuration.
Technical data
Total current carrying capacity
of the decoder 1.0 A
motor output 1.0 A
function output 100 mA
addresses 1 – 9999
speed steps 14, 27, 28, 128
dimensions 23 x 16 x 3.2 mm
Installation of the LE1000W
Take note of which motor connection is connected to the right-
hand rail and which to the left hand rail. If you do this you will
know which wire of the decoder needs to be soldered to which
motor connection in order to achieve the desired direction of
travel.
After the removal of the original connections to the motor brushes,
check to ensure that both of the motor brushes are completely
isolated from each rail pickup. This means that they must not be
connected in any way to the chassis or to the wheels of the
locomotive. Also bear in mind, that shorts are sometimes created
when the locomotive shell is put back on!
Please contact a service center/dealer if you are in any doubt as
to whether all preconditions for the installation are fulfilled!

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Wiring Instructions
First connect the decoder to the pick-ups from the wheels of the
locomotive:
•red cable to the wheels, which in relation to the direction of
travel, are on the right-hand side of the locomotive
•black cable to the wheels, which in relation to the direction of
travel, are on the left-hand side of the locomotive
Then connect the decoder to the motor connections:
•orange cable to the motor connection previously connected to
the right-hand locomotive wheels
•grey cable to the motor connection previously connected to
the left-hand locomotive wheels.
Now connect the function:
•function output (white cable) to the bulb of the locomotive.
If the function inside the locomotive (e.g. the bulbs of the light) is
not electrically connected to the chassis of the locomotive (i.e; if
they are, "potential free") then connect the other pole of the
function to the blue cable, as shown in the illustration. If a
connection between functions and chassis does exist, then the
blue cable remains unused. When connected to the blue cable the
bulbs shine somewhat brighter. Which option you choose depends
on the design of the locomotive.
For the connection of LEDs note that the blue cable is the positive
pole (anode side of the LED) and the function output the negative
pole (cathode side of the LED). The voltage at the function output
is approximately 16 V. Please do not forget the necessary
protective resistor. The value of the resistor can be calculated by
the formula R = V/I where I is current rating of the LED and I is the
difference between the DCC track voltage and the voltage ratting
of the LED.
Motor
Orange
Grey
Red Black WhiteBlue
Wiring the LE1000A

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Testing the installation
Place the locomotive on the programming track (without its shell)
and read the address. If you have installed the decoder correctly,
you should now be able to read the address (3= factory default). If
you are not able to do so, it is possible that you have made a
mistake when connecting the cables.
Do not subject the loco to full running track power until you
obtain the correct "03" address read-out.
If you can not read the decoders address, check the cable
connections and change them as required. Once you have read
the address, you can send your locomotive on its first test run on
your layout.
Remember: check and program the address after the shell is
replaced, since a wire could be pinched.
Programming the decoder.
The locomotive address, acceleration and deceleration delay, and
other features of the locomotive decoder can be changed as often
as desired by programming. The features are "stored"
permanently and remain the same even when the track voltage is
switched off. These settings are called "configuration variables" or
simply CV. The configuration of the values is done electronically,
which means that it is not necessary to open the locomotive again
after the decoder has been installed.
The LE1000 supports all NMRA DCC programming modes and
can be programmed by any NMRA DCC programmer. With some
entry level systems only a few CVs (such as CV #1, the
locomotive address) can be set unless you use a separate
programmer. Specific details for reading and writing the decoder’s
configuration variables can be found in the manuals of the
appropriate equipment used for programming.
As delivered, the decoder is programmed for operating with the
basic address 03, 28 speed steps and an internal speedtable.
The decoder can be used immediately on purchase with these
basic configurations. Address, acceleration rate, deceleration, etc
can all be configured to your preferences.
1.1 The configuration variables and their meaning
The following table lists the various CVs supported in the LE1000
decoder. Both the NMRA DCC CV numbers and the older
Register numbers are provided for cross reference.

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Please note: Some CVs (such as CV29) have specific meanings
for each bit. The bit assignments in this table use a bit numbering
scheme of 0-7 to correspond the NMRA convention for universal
bit numbering. Many handhelds (such as the DIGITAL plus LH100
handheld) use a scheme of 1-8 to refer to the individual bits rather
than 0-7. (Bit 0 in this table is displayed as a"1" on LH100
handheld, Bit 1 is identified as "2".) The bit numbers in () within
these tables contain the LH90 or LH100 bit numbers.
Table 1: LE1014 Configuration Variables
CV Reg Description Range Factory
setting
11Locomotive address:
Note: for Digital plus systems the range is from 1-
99. For higher address numbers see CVs 17,18.
1-127 3
22Start voltage:
This is the voltage applied to the motor in speed
step 1. Set this value so that the locomotive just
starts moving in speed step 1.
1-31 10
33Acceleration Momentum:
Determines the rate of change of speed upon
acceleration. A higher value leads to a slower
acceleration.
1-255 1
44Brake Momentum:
Determines the rate of change of speed upon
braking. A higher value leads to longer brake
distance.
1-255 1
- 5Contains CV29 (see CV29 below) 0-39 6
77Version Number:
This location stores the version number of the
decoder. This location is read only.
- 10
88Manufacturers Identification:
Contains the manufacturer ID of the decoder,
(Lenz =99). Writing a value of 8 or 33 resets all
CVs to their factory default condition
- 99
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
**Note: in the factory setting field the numbers in the [ ] are decimal.

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CV Description Range Setting
29 Decoder Configuration, Byte 1:
Several decoder properties are set with this CV.
0-63 6
bit 0
(1)
Locomotive direction:
Locomotive’s relative direction: This bit sets the
direction the locomotive will move when told to move
forward in digital mode.
0 = locomotive’s direction is normal
1 = locomotive’s direction is reversed
0,1 0
[1]
bit 1
(2)
Headlight mode:
0 = Operation with 14 or 27 speed step systems.
1 = Operation with 28, 55 or 128 speed steps.
0,1 1
[2]
bit 2
(3)
Usage on conventional DC layouts:
0 = locomotive operates in digital mode only
1 = locomotive can operate on either conventional
DC and on DCC
0,1 1
[4]
bits 3,4
(3) (4)
Not used, always 0 0,1 0
bit 5
(6)
Extended Addressing
0= Normal addressing
1= Four digit extended addressing
0-1 0
[32]
bit 6 bit 7 Not used always 0 0 0
50 Decoder Configuration, byte 2:
Similar to CV 29, but other properties are set with this byte:
0-12 4
bits 0,1
(1),(2)
Not used, alwasy 0 0 0
bit 2
(3)
Brake momentum on DC operation.
Only active if conventional DC control CV29.2 is
disabled. (CV 29 bit 2 = 0)
0 = locomotive proceeds with track voltage
dependent speed inside the conventional DC
section.
1 = locomotive brakes in the conventional DC
section with pre set brake momentum.
0,1 0
[4]
bits 3-7 Not used, alwasy 0
51 Light Dimming for Function Output
Each bit corresponds to the functions F1 to F8. Dimming
will be activated with the function chosen here. If no bit is
set (no function chosen), the dimming value of CV 52 will
always apply to the function output. To see a dimmable
level change CV52.
0-255 0
52 Dimming CV for Function - contains the value used for
dimming. 0 is dark 255 is max brightness
0-255 255

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North American value-line by Lenz Product 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 either due to a faulty part or from
accidental mistakes in installation. To protect your investment in value-line
products, Lenz GmbH offers a Limited Warranty.
This warranty is not valid if the user has altered, intentionally misused the Digital
Plus product, or removed the product's protection, for example the heat shrink from
decoders and other devices. In this case a service charge will be applied for all
repairs or replacements. Should the user desire to alter a Digital Plus Product, they
should contact Lenz GmbH for prior authorization.
First 90 days from date of sale: A full repair or replacement will be provided to
the original purchaser for any item that has failed due to manufacturer defects.
Should the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable, a similar item
will be substituted at the manufacturers discretion. Please include a $2 shipping
and handling fee to cover return shipping from an authorized Lenz GmbH warranty
center.
After 90 days and until 10 years after purchase: A $10 service charge which
includes repair, shipping and handling will be placed on each item that has failed
due to manufacturer defects and/or accidental user installation problems. Should
the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable, a similar item will be
substituted at the manufacturers discretion.
Please contact your dealer or authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center for specific
instructions and current service charges prior to returning any equipment for repair.
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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.
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