Lenz Digital plus Set-01 User manual

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DIGITAL plus
Partner for the Model
Railroading Industry
Set-01
Advanced DIGITAL plus
starter set
Art. No. 60000
July 1998

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Introduction to Lenz GmbH
Welcome to the world of DIGITAL plus and to Digital Command
Control.
Lenz Electronic has been developing electronic components for
industrial applications for more than 15 years. Since 1980, we
have been developing for and supplying to the model railroad
industry. Our goal has been to supply compatible systems,
simple to use, low in cost and developed for the future.
The compatible command control system, developed by us in
1980, and patented 5 years later, is the basis for the command
control systems of different manufacturers worldwide. It is the
only command control system that allows the use of decoder
equipped locomotives on conventional layouts, and integrates
the use of conventional locomotives without additional equipment
into digital operations. In 1994 The National Model Railroad
Association established standards for Digital Command Control.
These standards were based on the early work performed by
Lenz GmbH.
DIGITAL plus, ROCO 'DIGITAL is cool', 'Arnold digital', 'Märklin
Digital=' and since 1995 also LGB all use the same signal format
at the track. The compatibility of all these systems ensures the
free use of locomotive and accessory decoders of all these
brands.
Lenz GmbH as the leader of Digital Command Control products
has many firsts to its credit.
We have introduced the simple programming of the locomotive
decoder. Locomotive addresses and properties can be set,
adjusted and changed without opening the locomotive.
In 1992, in conjunction with ROCO, Salzburg, we developed a
connector for locomotives which allows a simple conversion to
digital operations.
We have also introducded the first DCC back emf decoder to
provide you the modeler with the smoothest slow speed control
that is technically possible.

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In developing DIGITAL plus, we have been listening to you, the
model railroader, and consequently employed the techniques
already employed in our earluer systems: Arnold Digital and
Märklin Digital=.
This continuous development means that we are already
preparing today's components for the future. We will offer new
features in the future using today's hardware. Our components
are designed for UPDATES. The version of software contained
within this set is the third major upgrade in the system and we
have not stopped development!
Components of your DIGITAL plus Set 01
Set 01 contains four components: a locomotive decoder, an
LH100 Handheld, a LZ100 Con\mmand Station and a LV101
Power Station. These are shown in Figure 1
Figure 1: Components of yout DIGITAL plus Set 01
The functionality and use of each component is described in
detail in their resp[ective manuals. The remainder of this
overview will provide you a quick setup overview.

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Quick Setup
In order to operate your DIGITAL plus DCC system you will need
some track, a locomotive and an external transformer. (Note:
While a single transformer is sufficient for operation, we
recommend an separate transformer for both the LZ100 and the
LV101)
Figure 2: Connecting your DIGITAL plus system to yout layout
Connecting the LZ100 and the LV101 together is simple.
Connect the transformer to terminals Uand V. For HO scale and
smaller, the transformer output voltage should be 16V AC or
DC. In order for the Power Station to give off its full 3A current,
the transformer also needs to be able to deliver an output
current of at least 3A (50VA). Use a suitable, UL listed
transformer designed for model trains. The allowed maximum
effective output voltage of the transformers must not exceed 18V
AC or DC.
The track is connected to terminals Jand K(see Figures 2 and 3).
The Power Station receives command information from the
Command Station via terminals Cand D. These terminals are
connected to the corresponding terminals on Command Station
LZ100 with a 2-wire cable. To reduce radio interface, these wires
should be twisted (see Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Connecting LV101 to Command Station LZ100
NMRA ConformanceWarrant
What does it Mean
Lenz GmbH is proud to be a participant in the NMRA
Conformance and Inspection Program. We feel strongly that this
is an important program for both the manufacturers and the
modeler. As the world wide leader of Digital Command Control
products, we are strongly committed to this program. We are
proud to have the first advanced decoder to achieve the
prestigious NMRA Conformance Warrant.
Why is this program important to you the modeler?
Over the last several years many incompatibilities have occurred
between NMRA DCC manufacturers. As a responsible
manufacturer, we have tried to insulate you the modeler from
these by updating our command station software. However as
more manufacturers enter the market and as more products are
developed, the incidence and severity of these incompatibilities
is much greater. The only practical method for solving this
problem long term is to have a independent testing group who
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NMRA has stepped up to this role providing a service to the both
the manufacturers and to the modeler. We support the NMRA in
this effort.
Achieving conformance for a product is not easy. Lenz GmbH
spent considerable time and money to alter our new products to
achieve conformance. However we are most pleased with the
results. Our new decoders are more reliable, and work much
better with competing brands than could ever have occurred via
our testing alone. Our new command station software will now
work with all conformant decoders no mater who produces them.
As official company policy. Lenz GmbH has a goal to have all
Lenz GmbH products display the NMRA conformance warrant.
This will take time. As each product is upgraded, we will
redesign it to fully conform to the NMRA requirements.
This promise is yet another indication of the leadership role that
Lenz GmbH is providing and is yet another indication of the
commitment we have to DCC and to you the modeler.
DIGITAL plusWarrenty
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 engineering
products fail either due to a faulty part or from accidental
mistakes in installation. To protect your investment in Digital
Plus products. Lenz GmbH offers a very aggressive 10 year
Limited Warranty.
Year One: A full repair or replacement will be provided to the
original purchaser for any item that that has failed due to
manufacturer defects or failures caused by 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. The user must pay for shipping
to an authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center.
Year 2 and 3: A full replacement for any item will be provided
that has failed due to manufacturer defects. If the failure was
caused by accidental user installation or use, a minimal service
charge may be imposed. Should the item no longer be produced

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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 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. The user must pay
shipping to and from the authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center
during this portion of the warranty period.
This warranty is not valid if the user has altered, intentionally
misused the Digital Plus product, or removed the products
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.
Please contact your dealer or authorized Lenz GmbH warranty
center for specific instructions and current service charges prior
to returning any equipment for repair.
Additional Information
Additional information can be found in the manuals for each
component. Should you need need more information not
contained one of these manuals please contact your DIGITAL
plus dealer, factory authorized representive or the DIGITAL plus
hotline. Lenz GmbH also maintains a World Wide Web site
(http://www.lenz.com) and also provides electronic email support
([email protected]). Thank you for purchasing your DCC
system from Lenz GmbH. We hope it provides you years of
enjoyment in controlling your model railroad.

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Hüttenbergstraße 29
35398 Gießen,
Germany
Hotline: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.lenz.com
Lenz Agency of North
America
PO Box 143
Chelmsford, MA 01824
ph/fax: [phone]
[email protected]
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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