marklin Central Station 3 User manual

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Central Station 3
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English Translation by Minok (Rev. Nov 4, 2016) with help of the Märklin user community based on German version of the 60216 Betriebshandbuch downloaded from www.maerklin.de on Oct 29, 2016
Note: Contains mostly German Edition Images

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Setup and Starting
Basic Functions and Connections
Usage | Quick Start
Import of CS2 Data | Updating the CS3
Introduction | Technical Specifications
Driving
Selection and driving
Loco List: Sorting and searching locomotives
Manually adding locomotives
Editing locomotive settings | Loco card
Configuration | Modifying CV-values
Editing Accessory List
Adding accessories
Searching for mfx items
Searching and sorting accesories
Layout editing
Creating a layout
Rotation mode
Connection mode
Item and region selection
Creating areas | Moving and copying selection to layers
Operating switches and signals
Creating and editing events
Adding events | Procedure automation
Sorting | Using the recording function
Loco procedure programming | Control via feedback
sensors
System settings
Viewing and editing system settings
Update via USB-Stick
SD-Card: Expanding the internal storage
Importing Loco images via webbrowser
Appendix
Available function pictograms
System architecture: CS3 and CS3 plus
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Screen
Screen
Screen
Screen
Setup and Starting
The following components are required to start
Switching power supply 60061(230V: 60 VA) or 60065 (120V: 50 VA) for Märklin H0, Trix H0
and Minitrix; or Switching power supply 60101 or 51095 (230 V, 100 VA; for Märklin 1 or
LGB), Central Station 3 or 3plus, Track connection cable, Track layout, Rolling stock and/or
electromagnetic items (eg switches, signals, etc)
One can only use the listed switching power supplies with the CS3/3plus. Transformers are
no longer permitted to be used on the CS3/3plus.
Connect all of the components per the following illustrations. First connect the Central
Station with the model railroad layout, and then connect the switching power supply to the
Central Station, and lastly plug the power supply's main power plug into the household
power outlet.
Connecting power
supply to Central Station
60061 (Märklin) 60101 (Märklin) 51095 (LGB)
power
Table of Contents

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Button bar: from here one
accesses the various main
menus. Select a button
and the new menu is
shown.
Practical: Speed is
adjustable per finger swipe
on the vertical bar.
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Locomotive functions are
displayed in columns of 8,
which can each be
activated by fingertip.
Controll knobs also adjust the speed, which
is visually indicated by a change in the
vertical, green speed bar in the display.
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Large display with
high resolution color
touch screen - all
functions are
switchable via
fingertip.
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The layout schematic
stands at the center
of the CS3 and
delivers the most
important information
about the current
state your layout.
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Two control panels
(left and right) visible
in the base setup.
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The central STOP button serves as an
"emergency off" - the most important
function of the Central Station 3 in
critical operations situations.
Slot for chip-cards
with Loco data:
Locomotive Card
Power supply
connection
Slot for chip-cards
with Loco data:
Locomotive Card
Network/PC
port
USB ports for
data interchange
Slot for SD-
storage card
(max. 32 GB)
USB port for
device charging
Märklin CAN-bus
Output (9 pin)
Port
Speaker/
Headphones
Märklin CAN-
bus input
(6 pin)
Main Track
Programming Track
Märklin device-
port (7 pin)
Output/Connection
Mobile Station
Output/Connection
Mobile Station
The CS3 plus has an S88
direct connection port on
the bottom of the unit
suitable for connecting S88
decoders such as S88
AC(60881) / S88 DC(60883).
Basic functions and connections
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Connection to Programming Track
The programming track is not allowed to have any direct electrical connection to the layout and
there can be no consumers (e.g. lighting, switch decoders, illuminated buffer stop etc.)
connected to it. It is needed for the reading, programming and editing of decoders using DCC
or Motorola (MM2) protocols. For the registration of mfx-locomotives no programming track is
needed.
Connection to the Layout
Connection to C-Track Connection to K-Track Connection to Track 1 Connection LGB
Beware of proper polarity: Red = Track Power (B), Brown/Blue = Ground (0)
Programming C-Track Programming K-Track Programming Track 1 Programming Track LGB
Language Selection / Setup Assistant
After being turned on, the CS3 will
greet you with the language selection
dialog box (pictured above). Here
you select the user interface
language. German is pre-selected.
Confirm your selection by touching
"OK".
Subsequently you will see the
Introductory Assistant (pictured right),
which will introduce you to the basic
usage of the CS3 user interface
through several short exercises.
Tip: Work through all of the
Introductory Assistant exercises once
to begin with. In order to prevent the
display/launch of the language
selection dialog and Introductory
Assistant on future CS3 startups,
select the option "Do not display
Language Selection and Introductory
Assistant again" in the language
selection window. In the system
settings you can always revert these
choices (see page 32). 4

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Usage | Quickstart
Selection and Swiping: working with the touchscreen
Registration of mfx locomotives
Quick access to the throttle
Easy access to Locomotive and Items List
Panning and Zooming:
Thanks to the high resolution
touchscreen, simple touches
suffice to operate the device,
just as with a smartphone or
tablet. E.g. to zoom in on the
layout schematic, pinch
zoom by increasing the space
between finger and thumb.
Pulling up Locomotive List: The
locomotive list can be enlarged via the
red handle at its top edge. Just touch
the red handle and drag up. Dragging
down will shrink the locomotive list or
hide it entirely.
Function Selection: Call up the
functions of a locomotive by tapping
on the "F" symbol on the upper edge
of the spontaneous control (picture
right). A finger tap switches a
function.
Placement: Place the
mfx locomotive fully
onto the track. The
registration of the mfx
locomive is possible
on both the main and
programming track.
Pulling up Items List: Touch
and drag the green handle
down: the accessory list
opens as much as necessary.
The dragging of the handle
upwards shrinks the
accessory list or hides it
entirely.
Driving a locomotive: Press and hold on the
locomotive symbol. The spontaneous
control will display (picture left). A finger tap
on the throttle sets the speed. Alternately
you can push the green bar upward. Close
the spontaneous control by selecting to the
right or left of it on the screen.
Reading: The CS3 will
automatically begin
reading data after a few
seconds.
Finished: The newly
registered locomotive
will appear in the
locomitive list with a red
border. A red "m" at the
edge of the locomotive
list also indicates the
registration of a new
mfx locomotive.

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Next in the system overview (picture
above), then in the system settings
(picture left). There both options lead to
the goal: to the update panel (picture
below), which is activated via a tap.
Now the CS3 will ask if you are sure you
want to perform the update. Confirm by
tapping on the check mark. You will see
detailed information about the updated.
Confirm by tapping "Start" in the upper right.
The CS3 will subsequently apply the update.
Finally confirm in the upper-right with "Ok".
You can then see in the system settings via
the green check, that the CS3 is on the most
current version of firmware (picture right).
The CS3 will ask you if you are sure.
Confirm with a tap on the check box.
In the data file selection dialog, tap on
"USB" and on the directory that contains the
CS2 backup. Select the backup and confirm
with "OK". After a few moments you are
greeted with the CS3 start screen.
This way you end up in the
system settings of the CS3.
There tap on the button
"restore".
Importing existing data from the Central Station 2
Have you previously controlled your layout with the Central Station 2? Then you can
import your valuable locomotive, magnetic items, and track data from there in a few steps.
All you need is a USB stick with the backup of your CS2 data. Important: As the first step,
insert the USB stick into either of the two USB ports on the back of the CS3.
Staying up to date: Update the CS3 Firmware
Märklin is constantly developing the software of the CS3. As soon as a new version is available,
you are notified by a small red dot at the bottom of the "System" icon on the CS3 start screen.
Tip: If connecting your CS3 to the Internet is not possible, you can update it via a USB stick (see
page 35).
To update the firmware tap on the
"System" icon. The red dots guides you
through the system settings. Continue to
tap on subsequent icons with the red dot.
Importing CS2 data Updating the CS3
On the CS3 start screen, tap on the
"System" button in the upper left (picture
above). In the system overview, tap on
"System" in the lower left (picture right).
Notice: Detailed instructions on how to create a backup of your CS2 data can be found
in the CS2 User Manual.

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Overview of the Central Station 3 plus and Central Station Technical Data
Introduction
Quicker, more comfortable and user friendly: the new Central Station 3 offers model railroaders
not only the latest technology for controlling multiple trains, but thanks to a modern
touchscreen, a user interface that facilitates intuitive control. Just like modern smart phones
and tablets, you only need touch the screen and can zoom in on sections. For example,
through finger swipes (drag & drop) you can quickly and simply bring locomotives into the
console, and bring electro-magnetic items onto the track layout.
Premiering with the Central Station 3, Märklin is offering two versions of the controller: the
Central Station 3 plus (60216) and the Central Station 3 (60226). Important: the operation of
both controllers is identical. This user guide is thus valid for both versions. The two versions
of the CS3 differ principally in their hardware:
Central Station 3 plus (60216): This version enables the deployment of more Central Stations
together. Additionally, it provides its own S88 port facilitating the direct connection to the
S88 feedback modules 60881 and 60882.
Central Station 3 (60226): This version is ideal for layouts to be controlled from only one
central controller. S88 feedback modules should be connected over the Link S88 (60883).
An overview of the connection possibilities of the controller can be found on pages 37 and 38.
For trouble free operations in these complex systems, it is recommended you utilize the tried
and tested Märklin system components. With the usage of 3rd party components, no guarantee
for usability can be made by Märklin. The user is liable for any damages that result from the use
of 3rd party components.
When connecting the layout, stick to the demonstrated techniques and principles in the manual.
The use of other circuits can easily lead to damage of the electronic components. Thus please
resist trying "expensive" experiments.
The Central Station is not a toy. Ensure that this device is only used by children to control a
model railroad. We wish you lots of joy in the use of the Central Station on your model railroad.
Your Märklin service team
Safety Notice
•Only for use in dry rooms , indoors.
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Installed LEDs correspond to Laser Class 1
per standard EN 60825-1.
This device can be operated by children
age 8 and up, and by persons with limited
mobility, vision, hearing or mental
limitations or by those with a lack of
experience or knowledge, so long as they
are supervised or have been adequately
instructed on the safe usage of the device
and the resulting risks are understood.
Children should not play with the device.
Technical Notifications
• This equipment is a digital controller for the
operation of conventional model railroads
using Märklin Digital, Märklin Systems,
Märklin MM or DCC protocols.
•For the expansion of the internal storage
one can use an SD-card up to 32 GB.
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Using the two USB ports one can connect a
mouse, keyboard, or memory stick either
directly or over a USB hub.
The USB charging port is intended for
providing power to, for example, a tablet/
WLAN-Router (Max. load up to 1 A)
Limitations of the Central Station 60226
Because the Central Station 3 60226 does not
have a Märklin CAN-bus input, it cannot be
used as a slave in master/slave operation.
Instead of the Märklin CAN-bus input, it
possesses a second Märklin device port.
Additionally , feedback modules S88
60880/1/2/ require the use of a Link S88
(60883) as there is no direct S88 port.
Starting Up
For the first startup it is sufficient to connect the
tracks and the switching power supply to the
Central Station.
1. Connect the track (and if needed,
programming track) to the Central Station.
2.
3.
Connect the power supply to Central Station.
Connect switching power supply to the wall
power outlet.
We recommend the use of a switchable
power strip to power all power supplies of
the model train layout.
4. The Central Station will start automatically.
5. At initial start you can set the language
preference and be guided through the
device via the assistance of a Startup
Assistant. There are further assistants
integrated into the device to introduce you
to the features of the Central Station.
Cleaning and service should not be done
by children without supervision.
•Power: Only utilize the switching
power supplies from Märklin 60 Watt
(60061), Märklin 100 Watt (60101) or
LGB 100 Watt (51095).
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Follow the notices in the instructions on
the correct switching power supplies.
For cleaning, use a damp cloth. Do not
use solvents or cleaning solutions. The
device must be powered off for cleaning.
•Save the manual
Switching Power Supply
Track connection (max. 5 A)
Programming Track connection (max.
1,5 A); Connect similarly to the track
connection.
Märklin CAN-bus input
(6-pin; only with 60216 CS3plus)
Märklin device connection (7-pin) for
Booster (60175/60174), Adapter 6021
(60128) and Link S88 (60883)
Märklin CAN-Bus Out (9-pin)
USB: Mouse, Keyboard, Storage,
Hub, ...
USB: only for charging
LAN, direct connection to a router.
Line Out, connect to a powered
speaker
Connection on the bottom for Decoder
S88 60881/60882, (only with 60216
CS3plus) (is an S88N port)
Notice: Via a long press on the STOP-button
(up to 10 sec.) you can force the Central
Station to shut down. A subsequent press of
the STOP-button results in the start of the
Central Station.
Connections:

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Driving
Locomotive List .Activating Functions .Editing Locomotives

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Selection and Driving
Displaying Functions
Driving with the Controller
Activating Functions
Emergency Stop/ Stop
To begin with, it is recommended to register all locomotives fitted with mfx
decoders (see quickstart on page 5). This is the easiest way to populate the
locomotive list (picture above) and quickly start driving.
Tip: Although one can register multiple mfx locomotives simultaneously, it is
recommended you add them one after the other. From experience, this proceeds
quicker.
Tip: Ensure the STOP-button is not active. In Stop-mode no registration is
possible.
Pulling Locomotives into the Throttle Console.
To select a locomotive, drag
it out of the locomotive list
to the left (as pictured) or to
the right screen edge.
Release your finger over the
automatically displayed
throttle console. The
throttle console will
displayed the chosen
locomotive, the mfx
protocol, the green direction
arrow, the speed regulator
and at the very top, the
STOP control. If a
locomotive is moving, this is
indicated by way of a green
bar at the upper edge of the
locomotive symbol.
Inclusion of Locomotives: Automatic registration of mfx Locomotives
Drag the red
circle with a
small white
locomotive
toward the
screen center:
The locomotive
functions will
become visible,
eight per
column.
Depending on
how far you
open the list, up
to 32 functions
can be
displayed at
once.
Tap on the throttle;
the green bar
appears: the
locomotive moves.
Alternatively swipe
on the bar or
control via the red
knob - even when
the Throttle
Console is not
visible. With the
green arrow - or
with a click on the
knob - change the
direction of travel.
By tapping the
function symbols
you activate the
functions. In the
picture to the left
one sees light,
and sounds of
coupling/
decoupling,
whistle, and fan
activated.
Tip: Tapping
the red circle
closes and
opens the
Throttle
Console.
If the speed bar
is depicted in
red, the Stop-
Mode is active.
To clear it, press
the STOP button
or tap the STOP
symbol at the
top of the
Throttle
Console.
The two throttle associated
locomotives are highlighted with a
small red dot in the locomotive list.

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Locomotive List: Sorting and Searching
Display of the registered locomotives is dependent on the mode of operation. Finding specific locomotives / Live Search
The various sorting possibilities
In order to provide better
oversight, the Locomotive List
can be filtered by operations
mode.
With a tap on the Loco symbol
at the upper edge of the
Locomotive List you open a
small menu.
Tapping the loco symbol again,
hides the selection menu.
Important: To view traction
subsets, you must deactivate
"show all".
For example: a tap on "Steam
engine" shows all locomotives
with steam traction. The others
are hidden. A small red dot
indicates a filter is active.
Tip: After selecting a traction
type (e.g. Steam/Diesel) you can
easily sell all locomotives again
by selecting "show all".
More oversight is enabled via
the use of the pop-up menu at
the upper edge of the
locomotive list. Just tap on it
and the menu opens. You can
sort by locomotive name by
tapping on "Name". The trains
are then alphabetically sorted
(see left).
Want to find a
specific locomotive?
Tap on the "Search"
magnifier at the
upper border of the
locomotive list and
enter the name or
part of the name.
The CS3 updates the
search results after
every character
entered via a live
search. Important:
To end a search you
must clear the entire
search term.
The small red dot at the base of the magnifier
symbol indicates that a search is active.
Tapping on "Type" sorts the
locomotive list by type in the
sequence: Steam, Diesel,
Electric, Other. Choose
"Recent" to see the most
recently used locomotives.
"V/max" sorts the locomotive
list based on the maximum
speed per the settings under
the "tachometer" specified
speed (see page 11).

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Manually Adding Locomotives
Step 2: Add photo from the database
The Loco settings are displayed
and the "info" tab is enabled.
There you edit all settings
(picture above). Always start
with a database search for the
desired locomotive. To do so,
tap on the "database" symbol
on the bottom edge, which
displays a search dialog
(picture right).
Locos without an mfx-decoder are added manually. To do so simply tap on the
large plus sign at the end of the locomotive list. Alternatively tap on the wrench
symbol ("editing") in the locomotive list, and choose the menu option "Add Loco".
Step 1: Finding the loco in the database
Locomotives without database entry: Complete manual entry
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This is how you add additional locos:
With a tap on the magnifier symbol a keyboard
is shown on which you enter the part number
or loco name; the system immediately
searches. Every new character results in a
more precise search result. Afterward, select
the desired locomotive and confirm the
selection with "Ok".
Tip: Its prefered to search by part number, as
those results are definitive.
Usually the entry receives the photo
along with the loco data from the
database. If that doesn't happen, use
the image database: Open it with a tap
on the middle of image region.
In the search dialog, tap on the
magnifier, enter the loco name and
select from the presented options.
Finally, confirm with "Ok".
Tip: You can also import your own locomotive images. Details on this are found on page 35.
If the loco is not in the
database, you can manually
enter all key data.
Afterwards, confirm iwth
"Ok" in the upper right.
Tap in the field "Loco Name"
to enter the name. Right of
that you will find the pull-
down menu "Number
Funcs.", where you adjust
the number of available
functions. Entering a photo
is described above on this
page.
By tapping on the minus
and plus symbols, adjust
the loco address.
Important: If the address
appears in red, it is
already in use; keep
tapping on the plus until
the color changes to
black.
In the pop-up menu
"Decoder Type" select the
appropriate decoder
protocol.
Enter the maximum
speed to be displayed
on the throttle
console in the field
labeled "Tach".

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Editing locomotive settings | Loco Card
Enter edit mode by tapping on the wrench/spanner
symbol and then on "Edit Locos" (image left). It is
seen with the green check-mark at the base of the
wrench/spanner symbol (image below): All
locomotives display with a dashed border and can be
removed with a short tap on the "X".
Switch to edit mode
Now you can edit the
locomotive settings:
Tap on the desired
locomotive (image
right) which brings
up the locomotive
settings screen
(image below).
Reading the loco decoder's address
At the bottom edge of the "Info" tab for
MM- and DCC- loco settings, you find
the option "Read": Tap on this and the
CS3 reads in the loco decoders set
address. (may say "Download")
Tip: A new locomotive must have
been added to the database first (see
page 11).
Tab "Setup": Changing important settings and functions
To get to loco settings, activate the locomotive list edit mode, and select the
desired locomotive (see section "Switch to edit mode" on left side of this page).
Then tap on the tab "Setup".
Important: Modified settings are immediately stored in the locomotive decoder.
MM- and DCC- protocol locomotives must be on the programming track.
Writing: Insert the loco card into the card slot as pictured.
In the "Setup" tab of locomotive settings, tap on the
symbol "Loco card": the CS3 immediately writes the loco
data to the card.
Special Case Loco Card: reading and writing
You can import locomotives from existing loco cards, or
write to a new loco card.
Reading: Insert the loco card into one of the card slots as
pictured. The data is downloaded into the locomotive list
and you can immediately operate the locomotive.
Important: Ensure the chip contacts are at the bottom part
of the card.
You are in the opened
"Info" tab of locomotive
settings. Even with mfx
locomotives you can, if
desired, edit the
locomotive name and the
maximum speed shown on
the throttle console.
Tab "Info": changing the core data
Setting up
Functions
Transfering
locomotive
data onto a
Loco Card
Setting play
mode
Setting min and
maximum
speeds
Accelleration
and braking
delay setting
Restore locomotive
to factory settings
Setting volume

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Configuration | Changing CV Values
Function Setup
To assign a function to a
locomotive, tap on the function
region on the left side, for
example on "F4". You then see
the "F4" symbol in the screen
center.
With a tap on it, an
entry form is presented
(small image left).
For locomotives with mfx+
decoders you can set the
desired game world mode via
the pull-down menu "Game
mode". The default mode is
"Standard" (cab console,
without simulation of
consumables). Alternatives
are "Pro" (cab console with
simulation of consumables),
and "Specialist" (cab console
with simulation of
consumables and refilling via
feedback contacts).
Important: The cab console is displayed
once you drag the throttle console up
fully across to the opposite display edge.
Divided among three tabs labeled "Light", "Sound",
"Mechanical" you find many varying function symbols to
choose from. In the example, we select the tab "Mechanical",
and choose the Acceleration/Braking Delay (ABV) symbol.
Now the CS3 replaces the "F4" placeholder icon with the icon
we just selected (image right).
Selecting and testing function type
Additionally, you can determine in which way the chosen action is
implemented: Want to turn the action on and off, choose the "Switching
Function" (image right). "Momentary Function" activates a command for a
short duration. With the option "Run Time Function" you have access to
custom defined function execution sequences (see chapter "Events"
beginning on page 27). In order to test the newly set up function button, tap
on the center "Test" button (image above right).
Game World Mode
Loading and Saving CV Templates
Editing individual CV values
After entering edit mode and selecting the locomotive of interest (see section "Setup" on
page 12), tap on the tab "Configuration". If the decoder is an MM- or DCC- protocol decoder,
the following interface will be displayed. Tip: The blue areas are intended only for experts.
Please only change things if you know what you are doing.
You can change the names
and values of the individual
CVs in their rows. You get
access to the data entry
interface by "press-and-
holding" briefly on the
individual entry fields.
To load an existing CV template
or to save a newly created CV
template, in the "Configuration"
tab, tap symbols "Load" and
"Save". Subsequently a data file
selection chooser will be
displayed (load), or a dialog box
displayed to suggest a data file
name (save).
Transmit the contents
of the loaded data set
into the loco decoder.
With "Add CV" you
add another CV row.

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All of the detailed settings
of a mfx locomotive
decoder are loaded and
displayed when you enter
the select the
"Configuration" tab within
locomotive settings.
Important: The blue areas
are intended for experts.
Please only modify these
settings if you know what
you are doing. For normal
usage one would not need
to make any changes here.
Configuring mfx Locomotives
Finding lost mfx locomotives
Using the displayed numerical
keypad, enter the loco address and
select the protocol used by the
decoder. The entered address is
automatically transfered into the
throttle console - you can now
operate this locomotive directly.
You can change the address and
protocol of such a locomotive
throttle console at any time: tap on
the address and the address entry
keypad will reappear (image right).
A double or multi-traction loco is set via
the menu option "Create traction" (image
left). The pop-up menu opens with a tap
on the wrench/spanner symbol in the
locomotive list ("edit"). You can assign a
name to the new traction in the resulting
dialog box.
In rare cases an mfx locomotive isn't
shown in the locomotive list any
more. At that point, this option is
helpful. All given data is validated and
the system is checked for missing mfx
locomotives.
This function is started from the
locomotive list via the "Edit" button
and subsequent tap on "Find lost mfx
locos"
To create a traction, drag
the desired locomotive out
of the locomotive list into
the traction edit dialog box
(image middle right).
Confirm by tapping "Ok"
and the new traction will
show in the locomotive list
(image right).
In order to control and drive a
loco directly via its address, tap
on the wrench/spanner symbol
("edit") in the locomotive list and
select "Add address driving" from
the pop-up menu (image left).
Assembling locomotives around traction
Driving a Loco via its address

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Editing the Accessory List
Accessory setup .sorting .switching

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Adding Accessories
Adding a turnout
To create a new turnout, tap on the
wrench/spanner symbol to display
the pop-up menu and select "Add
accessory".
An additional pop-up menu is
displayed; select "Turnout".
Enter all details about the new turnout in the displayed new data entry form:
The tab
"Configuration"
is intended for
experts and not
relevant for
normal
operations.
Additional settings can be reached by
tapping on the tab "Setup". Here you select
the decoder type and can adjust the timing
if necessary.
Tap "Ok" to insert
the turnout.
Protocol selection.
Enter address - if shown
in red, this address is
already in use.
Turnout name.
Turnout type selection.
Decoder selection.
Creating a new track board with custom name
The new turnout is created in the accessory list as soon as you confirm with "Ok".
Simultaneously the new turnout will appear on the track board (image below).
Important: Every newly
created accessory is
automatically placed onto
the track board currently
active in the CS3. Thus
please be aware of which
track board is currently in
the foreground.
Preparation
As initially configured, the Central Station 3 is set up with Märklin Starterpack content - a few
solenoid items in the list and a simple layout plan. If you don't need the layout plan or the items,
you should definitely clear the accessories list. In addition you can immediately create a new
plan with a custom name.
Clear existing magnet items
To remove an accessory from the CS3,
tap on the wrench/spanner button
("Edit") in the toolbar of the item list, and
choose "Edit item list". You remove
individual accessories by tapping on the
"X" in the upper right corner (image left).
The track board is the foundation of
your track layout. To add a new track
board, tap on the wrench/spanner
symbol ("Edit") in the upper right, and
select "Edit track layout". Tap on "Track
layout / Area" in the button bar, and in
the pop-up menu, select "Add track
board" (image left). Additional details
about creating a track board are found
on page 21.

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Adding a Light
A new light accessory is quickly set up: Open a pop-
up menu via a tap on the wrench/spanner symbol in
the accessory list ("Edit"). Choose "Add Accessory",
and then in the following menu tap on "Light" (image
left).
In the "Info" tab (image left) and
"Setup" (image below) all attributes are set
(name, address, type, protocol, decoder type
and timing).
The tab
"Configuration"
is intended for
experts and
not relevant to
normal
operations.
In order to set up a new signal accessory, tap on the
wrench/spanner symbol in the accessory list and choose
"Add accessory" in the pop-up menu (image left). Then tap
on "Signals" (image right) to open the settings screen
(image below).
In the "Setup" tab you can change additional
settings. Here you choose the decoder type and
can adjust the timing.
Adding a Signal
Here you can set the various details of the new signal accessory:
The signal type is set via a pop-up menu
that is accessed via a tap. This menu
offers several signal variations to choose
from.
Adding a Turntable
You now have
access to all
settings in the
"Info" tab (name,
address, type,
protocol,
decoder; image
left) and "Setup"
tab (decoder
type and timing;
image right).
Adding a turntable to the accessory list is just as easy: Tap on
the wrench/spanner symbol in the accessory list ("Edit") to
access the pop-up menu, choose "Add accessory" (image left),
and then tap on "Turntable" in the subsequent menu.
Naming signal.
Selecting type.
Selecting decoder.
Tapping on "Ok" adds
the signal.
Selecting protocol.
Setting the address - if
shown in red, that
address is already in
use.

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Adding S88 Contact
S88 feedback contacts substantially expand the
control possibilities. To add them to the accessory
list, tap on the wrench/spanner symbol in the
accessory list ("Edit") then choose "Add Accessory"
in the pop-up menu (image left). In the following
menu select "S88 Contact".
Set the device to which the feedback contact is
connected in the pull-down menu "Device". On the
CS3 plus you will see the option"GFP3-1" which
corresponds to the S88 connection on the bottom of
the CS3 plus (image left). With the CS3 (60226)
feedback contacts are connected over a "Link
S88" (see below).
Tap on "Ok" to add
the contact.
Select the device to which the
contact is connected to (see
below).
Contact number on
the S88 module.
Number of the utilized
S88 module.
Selection of they style of the
feedback contact (see below).
Selection of the
utilized Märklin
bus.
Adding other Accessories
Various types of accessories can be added via
this option: tap on the wrench/spanner
symbol and then in the pop-up menu "Add
accessory" and later(image left) choose "Other
accessory".
In the field "Type" set the accessory type (image left)
and then customise the following fields in the tabs "Info"
and "Setup" to your needs.
You are now in the settings menu. Here you set the detail attributes of the new S88 contact:
Where the feedback contact is connected:
Utilizing a "Link S88" you can connect
feedback sensors in the following ways:
-directly on the "Link S88"
-via additional S88 modules which are
connected to the "Link S88" (via Bus 1, 2, or 3)
-over a button matrix (see page 19)
For each contact, select the connection type
(bus), specify the S88 module number (1-32),
and the number of the switch contact on the
module. With the connection type "Direct" it is
sufficient to enter the switch contact number
from the "Link S88".
Bus and Module entry when using the "Link S88":

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With the search function you perform a targeted search on the name or part of the
name for one or more accessories. Tap on the magnifier symbol ("Search") and start
entering a search term on the displayed search form. The CS3 will search after every
character entered for matches (Live Search). A small red dot indicates an active
current search; the number inside the dot is how many characters are currently in the
search term. To end the search (filter), clear the search term via backspace. Tap on
the confirm check of the keyboard to hide the search entry form.
Sorting Accessories
You can use the L88 (Link S88) as a button
matrix, for example to use as a track
switching console. Up to 64 buttons ( 32
accessories or 64 routes) are supported.
You enter the corresponding module port
in the "Contact nr." field.
You can sort the accessory list via the pull-down menu on the top edge of the accessory list
by several criteria: assigned address, item name, item type, area assignment. The option
"Recent" arranges them in most recently used order. The option "Manual" will be provided in a
subsequent CS3 software update, which will add the capability of arranging the accessories
completely arbitrarily via drag and drop.
Accessory Search / Live Search
Start the function by taping on the wrench/spanner symbol ("Edit") in the accessory list.
In the pop-up menu, choose "Find mfx accessories" (image left). At that point the CS3
will display a message that it will bind to all discovered mfx accessories. You only need
to wait a few moments for the process to complete.
Search for mfx accessory
In rare cases it is possible that an installed accessory is no longer shown in the
accessory list. This function supports finding these accessories again.
Button Matrix:
Select the type of the installed feedback
contact in the "Type" pull-down menu:
Contact Track, Reed Contact, Switch Track.
For the mfx+ game-world mode, additional
contact types are available: Diesel Station,
Coal Bunker, Sand Bunker, Water Stop.
Selecting the type of S88 feedback contact:

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Track Layout Editing
Positioning .rotating .connecting layout items