Lenz Digital Plus LH100 User manual

Information LH100 V3 1
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Designed for use on all
XpressNET systems
LH100 Keypad based
Dispatcher's Throttle
Version 3.0
art. no. 21100
1
st
edition August 2000
Submitted to the NMRA for
Conformance and Inspection testing

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Welcome!
Congratulations for purchasing the Digital plus by Lenz®hand
held controller LH100-V3. We wish you much enjoyment with
using this model train control system.
The LH100 hand held controller is the universal data input device
in the Digital plus by Lenz ®system. With it you can:
-operate your locomotives
-assemble, operate, and disassemble locomotives operated as
double headers
-use smart-consisting to assemble, operate, and disassemble
multi-unit consists.
-throw turnouts and set signals or activate uncoupling tracks
-read out system configurations and redefine them
-read out information from feedback encoders and feedback
capable accessory decoders
-program locomotive and accessory decoders as well as
feedback devices
This operation manual is intended to make using the LH100 easy
for you. To get started, first read the section “First Steps". After
you have understood the basic locomotive control, you can
familiarize yourself with the full range of functions of this hand
held controller step by step and put them to use.
If you should have any questions that are still unanswered after
you work your way through this information, then we will be glad
to help you further. You can contact us in the following ways:
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D-35398 Giessen
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PO Box 143
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone ++49 (0) 6403 900 133 ++1 978 250 1494
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1Important information — Please read first!
Your LH100 hand held controller is a component of the
Digital plus by Lenz ® system and was subjected to intense testing
before shipping. Lenz Elektronik GmbH guarantees problem free
operation when you follow these directions:
Depending on which command station (and which software version)
you operate your LH100 on, certain functions are not or are only
partially available. This manual contains all the possible LH100
capabilities present when used with an LZ100 V3. If you are using a
different command control system, the LH100 capabilities may be
reduced by the capabilities provided by that system. For details check
out the system manual of the system you desire to use your LH100 on.
The LH100 must only be used with systems that have been branded to
support XpressNET or the older X-Bus protocols. A branded system
will display the XpressNET logo. Any other use than the one described
in this operation manual is not allowed and will lead to voiding of the
warranty.
Even when other devices (including ones from other manufacturers)
have the same connectors, you may not operate the LH100 with these
devices unless they display the XpressNET logo. Other systems may
use the same connectors but have different internal wiring that can
harm the LH100.
Do not expose the LH100 to moisture or extended direct sunlight.
FF If you have problems,
please first check this operation manual to see if you may
have missed a direction for use. The table of contents and
especially the section “Troubleshooting” will help you here.
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LH100 Configured with
German Display LH100 Configured with
English Display
If you need to change the display language please refer to
section 14.2.2 starting on page 63.

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1.1 Method for describing commands within this
manual:
This manual is written with the assumption that the LH100 is
configured for the English language display. You can configure
the LH100 for either English or German display. See section
14.2.2 for a description on how to configure the language of your
LH100 display.
Showing step-by-step directions: explanatory text
The entries that you must make using the LH100 keys are
shown on the left. In the middle you will see what is shown
on the display after the keystroke. To the right a brief
explanation is provided.
All the described steps assume that the hand held
controller is connected to a Version 3.0
Digital plus by Lenz ®system, and that this system is
turned on.
Showing displays and keys in text:
"E 0001" 'Enter'
In most cases the display of LH100 is showed as a
picture, as are the keys. If the main text makes reference
to displays, then it is put in double quotes. Keys referred
to in the text are shown with single quotes.
Cross references:
(ðp. 23)
This arrow points you to a particular page in this operation
manual, where you will find additional information about
the subject at hand.
Important notes:
FF Text marked with this symbol and frame contains
especially important information and tips.

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2Contents
1Important information — Please read first!...........................................................3
1.1 Method for describing commands within this manual: .........................................4
2Contents ..............................................................................................................5
3First steps............................................................................................................7
3.1 Connections and starting operation...................................................................... 7
3.2 Operating Your first Train ....................................................................................8
4Overview of the functions of LH100................................................................... 11
4.1 Controlling locomotives......................................................................................11
4.2 The function menu of LH100 ............................................................................. 12
5The LH100 LCD Display....................................................................................15
6Controlling locomotives with the LH100 ............................................................. 16
6.1 Changing locomotive speed and direction..........................................................16
6.2 Entering a new locomotive address on the LH100 keypad.................................16
6.3 Quickly toggling between 2 locomotive addresses............................................. 17
6.4 Selecting an address from the command station stack......................................18
6.5 Taking over control of a locomotive from another hand held controller............... 19
6.6 Activating locomotive functions.......................................................................... 19
6.7 Showing and changing throttle-notches............................................................. 21
7Emergency stop and emergency off...................................................................23
7.1 Turning off the track power................................................................................ 23
7.2 Changing operating information during emergency stop/off............................... 24
7.3 Switching turnouts during emergency stop........................................................ 25
8Configuring locomotive decoder functions ......................................................... 25
9Double header.................................................................................................... 27
9.1 Prerequisites for creating a double header......................................................... 28
9.2 Configuring two locomotives as a double header:..............................................28
9.3 Combining locomotives with different speed step numbers into a
double header ....................................................................................................30
9.4 Error messages when assembling a double header...........................................30
9.5 Disassembling a double header.........................................................................31
10 Multi-unit consists (MU)..................................................................................... 32
10.1 What is a multi-unit consist?.............................................................................. 32
10.2 Prerequisites for a multi-unit consist:................................................................. 33
10.3 Assembling a multi-unit consist (MU)................................................................33
10.4 Controlling a multi-unit consist...........................................................................35
10.5 Displaying the members of a MU and switching between locomotives
in a MU ..............................................................................................................35
10.6 Removing a locomotive from a MU consist........................................................36
10.7 Erasing a completed MU.................................................................................... 37
10.8 Error messages in multi-unit consists................................................................ 37
11 Throwing turnouts and setting signals............................................................... 38
11.1 Feedback and display of the turnout position..................................................... 39
11.2 Train operation while controlling turnouts or signals ..........................................40

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12 Displaying feedback........................................................................................... 41
13 Reading/Changing decoder settings..................................................................42
13.1 What is programming and what purpose does it serve?....................................42
13.2 Programming on the Main - PoM ....................................................................... 45
13.3 Programming on the Programming track ........................................................... 49
13.4 Error messages during programming ................................................................59
14 Configuring the LH100 handheld using the SYS menu......................................60
14.1 SYS_0: entering the XpressNET device address .............................................. 60
14.2 SYS_1: the system menu ..................................................................................61
14.3 SYS_7: Displaying the command station ID ......................................................68
14.4 SYS_8: Displaying the version number of the command station........................68
14.5 SYS_9: Displaying the version number of LH100.............................................. 69
15 Technical appendix............................................................................................ 70
15.1 Compatibility table..............................................................................................70
15.2 Error messages on the display........................................................................... 71
15.3 Bits and bytes - Conversion calculation help......................................................72
15.4 Glossary............................................................................................................. 73
16 Trouble shooting................................................................................................74
17 Warranty............................................................................................................ 76

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3First steps
In this section you will find out how:
-to connect your LH100 to a LZ100 or a SET02 command
station.
-to operate your first train
The following sections below will then explain all the functions of
LH100 in detail.
3.1 Connections and starting operation
The LH100 can be connected to any XpressNET system including
the following components of the Digital plus by Lenz®system:
LZ100; SET02; SET03; Compact
It may also be used with other XpressNET systems including the
Atlas Commander and the Roco Lokmaus 2 system.
FF As with all XpressNET devices, you can disconnect your
LH100 during operation and reconnect it later when you
wish. To make the maximum use of this advantage of
XpressNET, install several connector plates LA152/LA153
or install 5 pin din plugs around your layout. You will then
always be able to use the LH100 right at the desired place
of action.
3.1.1 Connecting to command station LZ100
Insert the 5-pin DIN-connector
-in the 5-pin DIN-jack on the back of your LZ100
or, if you have already installed XpressNET (XBUS) wiring on
your layout
-to a connector plate LA150, LA152, or 5 pin DIN plug
3.1.2 Connecting to SET02 or Atlas Commander
Insert the 5-pin DIN-connector into a LA152/153 connection plate
that is connected to SET02 or Commander or to an installed 5 pin
DIN plug.
3.1.3 Setting the XpressNET - Address
All input devices connected to XpressNET (XBUS) must have
their own unique device address for the information exchange to
function correctly. You must therefore make sure that each
connected device has its own unique address. Up to 31 devices
can be connected to XpressNET, ie. you can program each
device

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to addresses 1 through 31. Each hand held controller LH100 has
its factory default address set to address 01. If you already have
an LH100 at this address or operate another XpressNET device
on this address, you must set your new LH100 to another address.
Information on setting the XpressNET address can be found in the
section Settings (ðp.60 ).
3.2 Operating Your first Train
For this example we will assume that you are using a locomotive
with the address 3.
3.2.1 Selecting the locomotive address:
To operate a locomotive you must first enter the address of the
locomotive into the LH100:
Press On the display you see Explanation
First clear the display, and begin
entering the address
The number keyed in is displayed. If
you keyed in the wrong number, you
can clear the last entered digit with
‘CL’. You do not need to enter leading
0s of an address
You end the data entry with ‘Enter’. The
direction of travel and the status of the
functions for this particular locomotive
will now be displayed. In this example
the direction of travel is forward (arrow
on left points up), the functions 0 (light
symbol), F1, F3 and F8 are activated.
3.2.2 Controlling locomotive speed and direction:
The speed and direction of travel of the locomotive is controlled
with the following operation keys:
Key Explanation Key Explanation
Each time you press this key
this key, you increase (or
speed up) the speed of the
locomotive by 1 step. The
display will automatically
change from showing the
locomotive address to showing
the speed step.
Each time you press this key
this key, you decrease (or slow
down) the speed of the
locomotive by 1 step.

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This key also increases the
speed of the locomotive. If you
press the key and keep it
pressed, the speed steps will
automatically be increased
until the maximum upper
speed limit is reached. The
locomotive will speed up at its
programmed acceleration rate.
If you press this key and keep
it pressed, the speed of the
locomotive will automatically be
decreased until speed step 0 is
reached. The locomotive will
slow down at its programmed
deceleration rate.
When you change the speed step, the display will automatically
change from showing the locomotive's address to showing the
locomotive's speed and direction. If speed step 0 (locomotive standing
still) is reached, the display will automatically change back from
showing speed steps to showing the locomotive address.
Press On the display you see Explanation
If the locomotive address is shown, you
can use the ‘Enter’ key to change to
showing the speed steps.
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This does not change the speed or
direction of the locomotive.
When showing the locomotive's speed,
pressing the ‘enter’ key will again
change to showing the locomotive's
address.
3.2.3 Changing the direction of travel:
To change the locomotives direction of travel, first set the speed to “0”.
Then you can change the direction of travel:
Key Display Explanation
Each pressing of this key changes the
direction of travel of the locomotive.
The changed direction will be shown in
the display.
When the arrow is up the locomotive
goes forward. When the locomotive
points down the locomotive will operate
in reverse.
The direction of travel is tied to each locomotive, for example:
with a steam engine, forward means “smokestack forward”,
regardless of in what direction you have placed this locomotive on
the track.
If the locomotive has speed step 00, each pressing of the '<>' key
will change the direction of travel.

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The '<>' key also has another function: It affects an emergency
stop for the specific locomotive contained in the display.
If the locomotive is operating at a speed step greater than 00,
then pressing the '<>' key will lead to an emergency stop of this
one locomotive.
Keep the key pressed until the locomotive starts to brake. Now
release the key again. The locomotive will stop at once without
the pre-programmed deceleration. Only the second pressing of
this key will change the direction of travel, which is shown in the
display by an arrow in the upper right hand of the display that
points up (forward) or down (backwards).
3.2.4 Emergency stop/Emergency off:
With the key
you cause an emergency stop for the entire layout. When this key
is pressed, all locomotives will immediately stop.
By pressing this key again, the emergency stop is released. This
operation of this key can be configured using the set command.
(ðp. 23)
At this point you have very quickly learned how to operate a
locomotive with the LH100 throttle.
There are many more advanced capabilities that the LH100 provides.
These features are described in the following sections. It is not
important that you know how to use all these advanced features. You
can learn to use them at any time in the future when you have a need.

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4Overview of the functions of LH100
This section will provide you:
-a short overview of each of the functions of LH100.
Specific details for using each feature follows in subsequent
subsections, which follow this section.
4.1 Controlling locomotives
4.1.1 Selecting locomotive addresses
There are 3 different ways to select a locomotive address. Up to
9999 addresses for digital locomotives are available to you. With
address 0 you control a conventional locomotive in the digital
operation. More about entering and selecting locomotive
addresses can be found in the section "Entering a new locomotive
address on the LH100 keypad" starting on page (ðp.16 ).
4.1.2 Changing speed and direction of travel
You change the speed and the direction of travel of the
locomotive with specially shaped keys described in the section
"Changing locomotive speed and direction" starting on page
(ðp.16 ).
4.1.3 Emergency stop
With the emergency stop you bring one or all locomotives to an
immediate stop described in the section "Emergency stop and
emergency off" starting on page (ðp.23 ).
4.1.4 Turning locomotive functions on and off
You can access up to 13 functions in each locomotive decoder.
You can also determine if the function operates as a on/off or
momentary function. How you control locomotive functions is
described in the section "Activating locomotive functions" starting
on page (ðp.19 ).
4.1.5 Setting the Throttle-notches for a particular
locomotive
With the LH100 you can select 14, 27, 28 or 128 Throttle-notches
for the currently selected locomotive address. (Depending on the
software version of `the command station you are using). This
information is stored in the command station for subsequent use.
How you select the different Throttle-notches and match it to your
locomotive decoder is shown in section "Showing and changing
throttle-notches" starting on page (ðp. 21 ).

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4.2 The function menu of LH100
The LH100 function menu provides you access to all other
functions of the LH100.
The different menu items can be reached in 2 different ways when
you are in the locomotive control mode:
Option 1:
Press and scroll through
the menus with until you reach the desired menu
Option 2 (Quick access):
Press and then the number of the desired function. The corresponding
numbers can be found in the detailed description of each
function.
Following is a brief description of each of the individual LH100
menu items.
4.2.1 Setting locomotive decoder functions to on/off or
momentary function
Each individual function between F1 and F12 can be configured
on a per locomotive basis to either be on/off or momentary. In
on/off operation the function is turned on with one keystroke and
turned off with the next keystroke. In momentary operation the
function is only turned on for as long as you keep the
corresponding key pressed. When you release the key again, the
corresponding function turns off again.
The procedure for setting this is described in "Configuring
locomotive decoder functions" starting on page (ðp.25 ).
4.2.2 Double header
Double heading allows you to easily assign two locomotives to a
double header and then operate it as a single locomotive from
either locomotive address. The procedure for setting this is
described in "Double herder" starting on page (ðp.27 ).

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4.2.3 Multi-Unit Consist (MU)
The LH100 implements smart consisting. Smart consisting allows
you to set up a number of locomotives that can be operated as a
single unit. As many as 256 locomotives can be controlled at the
same time using a common consist address, which we call the
locomotive's multi-unit consist address (MU-address). To you
it is as if you only controlled one single locomotive, but all the
locomotives in the MU react at the same time.
With the LH100 you can (depending on the software version of
the command station you are using) control, assemble and
disassemble multi-unit consists.
Detailed information is found in "Multi-unit consists (MU)" starting
on page (ðp.32 ).
4.2.4 Throwing turnouts and setting signals
Using your LH100 you can throw turnouts, set signals or activate
relays. To allow control via the LH100, these devices must be
connected to accessory decoders LS100/110/120 of
Digital plus by Lenz ®system or other compatible modules. The
procedure is controlling these devices using the LH100 is
described in "Throwing turnouts and setting signals" starting on
page (ðp.38 ).
4.2.5 Display feedback information
The LH100 can also be used to display the status of the inputs
generated by feedback encoders LR100/101. These feedback
encoders can be used for example to display occupancy of
selected locations of your layout.
You find the directions for displaying feedback information in
"Displaying feedback" starting on page (ðp.41 ).

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4.2.6 Configuring decoder settings: Programming
Each decoder has settings that can be set to customize the
decoder to an individual locomotive, for example the locomotive's
address. The user-settable acceleration and deceleration delays
are also configurable settings on a locomotive decoder. These
settings can be changed by a technique we refer to as
programming. The LH100 provides two programming methods.
Which method you can use depends on your command station
and its software version, as well as the locomotive decoders you
use.
4.2.7 Operations mode programming
Using operations mode programming or "Programming on the
main', you can configure the settings of your locomotive decoder
while the locomotive is being operated anywhere on the layout.
For example, couple your locomotive in front of a heavy freight
train and now adjust the acceleration delay to fit the train!
Operations mode Programming is descried in "Programming on
the Maim (POM)" starting on page (ðp.45 ).
4.2.8 Programming on the programming track
Using a separate programming track you can both configure and
read back each of the individual locomotive decoder's settings.
Information on programming using a programming track can be
found in "Programming on the programming track" on page
(ðp.49 ).
4.2.9 System settings
The LH100 allows you to configure several system settings. For
example, you can program how the emergency stop button works,
check and change the LH100 XpressNET address, read out the
software version of your command station, and more. Detailed
descriptions can be found in "Configuring the LH100 handheld
using the SYS menu" starting on page (ðp.60 ).

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5The LH100 LCD Display
In this section you will learn about the LH100 two-row LCD
display.
Depending on which mode of operation you are using, the display
will look different. The display for the locomotive address always
uses 4 digits. Zeros are added in front of the address if needed.
Here are examples of the most important displays:
A single locomotive with address 0003
is being controlled.
A locomotive with address 1234 is in a
multi-unit consist.
A multi-unit consist with address 33 is
being controlled.
Examples for the display of speed steps:
1 2 6 8
Speed step 1 in "28 speed steps" mode
Speed step 28 in "28 speed steps" mode
1 2 6 8
Speed step 1 in "128 speed steps" mode
1 2 6 8
Speed step 126 in "128 speed steps"
mode (speed seep 126 is the maximum
speed in this mode)

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While the speed step is displayed, the locomotive address is
hidden. The direction of travel and the functions continue to be
displayed.
6Controlling locomotives with the LH100
In this section you will learn about basic locomotive control using
the LH 100. When you want to control a locomotive, you have to
call it up first. There are three different ways you can call up a
locomotive you want to control:
-Enter the number of the locomotive on the LH100 keypad
-Toggle between 2 locomotive addresses
-Seek out a locomotive from the command station stack.
All addresses from 0 to 9999 are valid. Address 0 is intended for
conventional locomotives (ones without a digital decoder).
When you first start using the LH100, it displays locomotive
address 0003.
6.1 Changing locomotive speed and direction
How to control a locomotive’s speed and direction of travel was
already described in the section "First Steps: Controlling
locomotives". Please refer back to this section on how to control
the speed and direction of your locomotive.
6.2 Entering a new locomotive address on the
LH100 keypad
In the following example a locomotive address "1234" is entered
using the LH100 keypad.
Press On the display you see Explanation
Clear the display first.
Begin to enter the address by
pressing the first digit of the
locomotive's address on the keypad.
If you make an error, you can use
to erase the last entered
digit.

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You continue by pressing each
number in the locomotive's address
After you have entered the complete
locomotive address you confirm the
entry by pressing the 'Enter' key.
The information about functions,
direction and speed step associated
with this address will now be
displayed.
If the display flashes after you call up a locomotive address, then
the locomotive is already being operated by another hand held
controller/ If you desire you can still take over control of this
locomotive. More about this in "Taking over control of a
locomotive from another hand held controller" starting on page
(ðp.19 ).
6.3 Quickly toggling between 2 locomotive
addresses
The ‘Esc’ key on the LH100 keypad can be used to toggle
between the two locomotive addresses.
Changing the
content: Toggle between memory 1 and 2 Changing the content:
Memory 1 old address Memory 2 old address
Enter new address Enter new address
Memory 1 new address Memory 2 new address
For example: You have just called up locomotive 24. The address
for that locomotive is now in one of the two LH100 locomotive
memories.
Now press the ‘Esc’ key, and the display will change to the
address that is in the second memory. This is for instance address
22. If you now want to operate a locomotive with the address 78,
then press ‘Cl’, enter the address 78 and confirm with the ‘Enter’

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key. From now on, you can use the ‘Esc’ key to toggle between
address 24 and 78. If you press the ‘Cl’ key, then the locomotive
address in the memory currently shown is erased; the locomotive
address in the second memory is still available for use.
6.4 Selecting an address from the command
station stack
The command station stack is a database that contains all the
locomotive addresses that have been used together with the
locomotive's associated data (speed step, function status). With
this function you can select an address to control from any of the
addresses the database:
Press On the display you see Explanation
First clear the display
The first locomotive from the
command station stack is displayed.
The “A” in the lower row shows that
you are in the selection from the
locomotive stack.
Each pressing of the ‘-’ key pages
through the locomotive stack in the
command station. The two first
examples show single locomotive
addresses.
This is an example of a locomotive
address that is part of a multi-unit
consist.
Here is a multi-unit consist address
displayed for selection.
Keep paging until you see the
locomotive address you want
displayed.
Using 'Enter' you can now select the
address of the locomotive you want
to control. Direction and function
status are now displayed.

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You can also clear a locomotive from the command station stack,
if this option is set in the system settings. For more information
see section "SET_5: Erasing locomotive addresses from the
command station stack" starting on page (ðp.65 ).
6.5 Taking over control of a locomotive from
another hand held controller
When desired you will take over control of a locomotive that is
being operated by another engineer. To do this you call up the
locomotive's address. The locomotive’s information is now shown
flashing. If you don’t want to take over control of the locomotive,
but want to find out the current operational data for the
locomotive, then each pressing the ‘Enter’ key will update the
operational data of the locomotive in your display. If for instance
the speed step of the locomotive is changed on the first hand held
controller, you can observe that on your hand held controller’s
display.
You take over control for this locomotive from the other handheld
to your hand held controller by pressing one of the following keys:
The display no longer flashes, and on the display the newest
operation and function data is shown. Now the display on the
other hand held controller flashes. Only the next operation
command (pressing one of the keys shown above) will be sent to
the locomotive, which prevents unintended sudden changes of the
speed.
6.6 Activating locomotive functions
All Digital plus by Lenz ®locomotive decoders have one or more
additional functions. The functions are numbered, beginning with
0. Altogether the Digital plus by Lenz ®system can reach up to 13
functions in locomotive decoders.
Functions 0-8 can be activated directly while you are controlling a
locomotive (that is the locomotive address or the speed step is
displayed), using keys the ‘0’ to ‘8’:

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Press On the display you see Explanation
This function 0 is assigned to the
headlights in most locomotive
decoders and is shown by the lamp
symbol in the lower row of the
display.
The state of functions 1 to 8 is
shown in the second row next to the
“F”.
If the functions are set to on/off
mode (factory default), then the first
key stroke turns on the function.
The next keystroke turns the
function off again.
If the function is set to momentary
activation, then it is only turned on
for as long as the key is pressed.
The display shows accordingly.
To turn functions 9 to 12 on and off, you must first switch the
display over to the high order function block using the '9' key:
The "F" in the lower row changes to a
slowly flashing "8".
The '1' key now turns on function 9,
the '2' key function 10 and so on. You
must simply add the number 8 to the
displayed function (flashing display) .
To return to functions 1 to 8, again
press the ‘9’ key.
By pressing one of the keys that turn functions on or off, you are
also asking the DCC command station to send the locomotive an
instruction to activate or turn off that specific function.