marklin Central Station 60215 User manual

Central Station
Controlling
Switching
Running

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= Operating step(s) Märklin
= Operating step(s) DCC
Central Station
Function Buttons
0 - 7
Function Symbols
8 - 15
Control Knob 1
Control Knob 2
Function Buttons
0 - 7
Changing, Storing
of Data
Direction Indicator Locomotive Image
and Name; Locomotive
Menu
Stop - Emergency
Stop
Switch to
keyboard
Switch to
layout
Switch to
memory Switch to
setup
Switch to
control
Locomotive Image
and Name; Locomotive
Menu
Direction Indicator
Stylus
Function Symbols
8 - 15
Locomotive Menu
Locomotive Menu
Aux
60173
USB
Sx
B 0
prog
B 0
B 0 B 0
power
Power-supply
unit
Track
Programming
Track
Input
Output
Network
PC
Active Speaker
or Headphones
opt.
Booster
60174
opt.
Keyboard / Mouse
or USB Stick
Mobile Station Connections
Front of Unit Back of Unit
Locomotive
Card
Locomotive
Card
Stylus
Booster
Connections
6017 / 6015
S 88 Feedback
Module
Connections
Underside of Unit
Locomotive set up
for a shuttle train
inactive / active

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Getting Set Up and Started
Preparations
The following components are required to get started:
60 VA power-supply unit, connecting cable between the power-supply unit and the Central Station,
connecting wires between the Central Station and the track layout, rolling stock and/or solenoid
accessories.
Connect the parts as shown in the following illustrations.
Connections to C Track or Connections to K Track or 1 Gauge feeder connection and/or
60173
B 0 B 0
B 0 B 0
power
Aux
60173
USB
Sx
B 0
prog
B 0
B 0 B 0
power
C Track Programming Track or K Track Programming Track or 1 Gauge programming track and/or
Connections to the Layout
60
17
3
B
0
B
Aux
60
17
3
US
B
Sx
Connections to the Programming Track
The programming track may not have any direct electrical contact with the layout, nor can it have
additional users (examples: lighting, turnout decoders, light track bumper, etc.) connected to it.
The programming track is required to read out, program, and process locomotive decoders.
The only possible connections are those shown!
00
0BB
B
00
0BB
B
Connecting the power supply to the Central Station
and calibrating the touchscreen (Display) when
turning the Central Station on the first time.
The maker field near this text appears in different positions (5 times)
on the display. Please confirm this symbol by touching it with the
stylus exactly in the middle.
The calibration procedure is ended after that and the locomotive
controller display will appear after a short time.
power
Aux
60
B 0
prog
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Confirm
selection.
Select one of your locomotives
in the database.
This only works if the settings
done at the factory for the loco-
motive have not been changed.
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Getting Set Up and Started
Selecting and Running a Locomotive
Selecting and Controlling Solenoid Accessories
All accessory addresses
are available without
prior programming.
These addresses are ar-
ranged in ascending order
and can be confirmed with
the standard keyboard.
Running a Locomotive Function switch
Selecting Controlling
Selecting a Locomotive
mfx locomotive recognized
Data from the mfx
locomotive completely
read in.
Confirm
The mfx locomotive is ready to
run and can already be operated.
If it becomes necessary, we re-
commend that the locomotive be
added to in the locomotive list as
shown starting on Page 47.
Registering mfx locomotive
You can start immediately if one of these
locomotives is part of your roster:
(101 047-9 with address 1, BR 85 006 with
address 8) then continue as described
nearby under “Running a Locomotive“.
Or
Select a controller and continue
with the following steps.
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Getting Set Up and Started
Selecting and Running a Locomotive
Selecting a Locomotive You can start immediately if this locomotive or
a locomotive with address 3 belongs to your
motive power. Then continue as described
nearby under “Running a Locomotive“.
Selecting and Controlling Solenoid Accessories
2,048 addresses are avail-
able. These are arranged
numerically in ascending
order and can be activated
from a standard keyboard.
We recommend that you
check the settings for the
type of decoder before
using it. => Page 56/3-5.1
Selecting Controlling
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Running a Locomotive Function switch
Do Reset_DCC. After that the basic con-
figuration for the Central Station is set to
DCC. This facilitates entering locomotives
and turnouts.
Or
You enter your locomotives as
described on page 47 under
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Technical Specifications
Power Output When Used with the 60061/60101 power-supply unit
Input voltage: min. 14 V= / max. 24 V ~
Load: Train operating track 3 amps / 5 amps
Programming track 1.0 amps
Maximum 5,0 amps
Please take note of the specifications in the Help function for this unit so that you can make
full use of the total possible load.
Display resolution: 800 x 480 Pixels with 16 Bit color depth
Possible Connections
Power-supply unit
Programming track
Mobile Station
Feeder track
Network: Ethernet
USB: for a mouse, keyboard, and/or memory stick
Booster: 6015, 6017, or 60174
Feedback Module: S 88
Aux: currently not used
Outlet: Connections for a Central Station (60213/60214/60215), the Terminal 60125 or from the Connect 6021
Input: Connections for a Central Station (60213/60214/60215) as an Auxiliary or Second Unit
SX-Bus: (Currently not used).
Headphones or active speakers (Currently not used).
Technical Note for the Central Station
Only standard, hooded USB sticks with an ferrite core may be plugged into the USB connection.
Digital Protocols:
The following digital protocols are supported:
Märklin Motorola, mfx,
DCC adhering to NMRA/NEM standards.
Software:
Parts of the software for the Central Station are subject to the software license GPL.
You can get the source code for these software parts at no charge from Märklin, either as a CD or by
downloading a CD image from the Märklin home page.
More complete and updated information can be found on our Internet pages “www.maerklin.com“
If an error or defect should occur, do not open the Central Station. Send the defective unit to the Märklin
Service Department or to one of our service stations listed on our Internet page.
Opening this unit cancels any and all warranty claims. The individual and/or firm or customer responsible
for opening the Central Station bears the burden of proof and demonstration that opening the unit did not
cause the defect that has occurred and/or damages.
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Introduction
The fourth generation of Märklin multi-train control systems is now ready with this “Märklin Digital“.
The most important component is the Central Station, which is responsible for the generation of the
correct control data, which carries out the coordination of the components connected to it, and which
also offers an easy-to-use manageable operating surface. Trouble-free operation with this complex
system is only ensured when you use only tested Märklin system components. Märklin‘s manufacturer‘s
warranty therefore becomes invalid if you use any other make of product with the Central Station.
The operator is thereby responsible for damages arising from the use of other makes of products.
Adhere to the techniques and principles presented in this instruction manual when connecting your
layout to the Central Station. The use of other circuits can easily lead to damage to the electronic
components. It is therefore best if you refrain from “expensive“ experiments. The Central Station is
not a toy. Make sure that this device is also used by children only as a controller for a model railroad.
We hope you will have a lot of enjoyment using the Central Station with your model railroad layout.
With this Central Station you have a device that offers you extensive possibilities for controlling your
model railroad. We recommend that you work through the examples presented in this handbook.
You will thereby have a much greater level of reliability in using the Central Station.
Your Märklin Service Team
Notes for the Central Station
Do not expose the Central Station to moisture.
This Märklin product is not watertight. Malfunctions can occur if there is high humidity or if moisture
gets inside the housing. The corrosion of the internal mechanism and electronics can lead to irrepara-
ble damages.
Do not expose the Central Station to shock.
If this controller is exposed to blows or strong vibrations, the result can be continuous malfunctions.
Do not expose the Central Station to extremes of temperature.
Sudden changes in temperature can cause moisture to condense inside the housing. In order to avoid
condensation buildup, you should keep the Central Station protected andl you should protect it during
transport before you change to a location with much higher or lower temperature.
Do not use force when operating the buttons and control knobs on the Central Station.
Do not use force when operating the buttons and control knobs on the Central Station.
Safekeeping
Do not keep the Central Station in locations where the following unfavorable conditions prevail:
High humidity or bad ventilation.
Temperatures over 50° Centigrade / 122° Fahrenheit (such temperatures can occur for example in direct
sunlight) or under -10° Centigrade / 14° Fahrenheit.
Humidity over 60%.
The humidity must not be greater then that for Central Europe.
Cleaning
Remove lint and dust with a soft, dry or slightly moist cloth. Never use alcohol, thinners or other
strong cleansers.

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Control
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Locomotives and powered units can be entered, run, and managed with the Control.
Selecting and Running
The most frequently used
locomotives are available
for you to select in this list.
All of the locomotives taken by you
into the locomotive list are in this
list for you to select.
You can select from the last
30 locomotives used or you
can expand the selection.
Now you can run the locomotive you have
selected with the control knob or by typing
in the desired speed on the screen.
The functions can be activated by pressing
on the button or by typing in the symbol.
Locomotive with an mfx Decoder
Registering and/or taking into the
locomotive list.
Place your locomotive with an mfx decoder on the programming track. This can also be done while
the layout is in operation. The locomotive registers itself as shown in the following illustrations. The
registration can be done with an icon and locomotive name as well as without. Additional processing
as described starting on Page 48 will be necessary depending on the registration.
mfx locomotive recognized.
Data from the mfx
locomotive completely
read in.
Confirm.
The mfx locomotive is ready to run and
can already be operated.
If it becomes necessary, we recom-
mend that the locomotive be added to
the locomotive list as shown starting
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Entering:
New locomotive manually: Introduction and Preparation ÖPage 45
Locomotive with DIP Switches ÖPage 46
Programmable Locomotive ÖPage 47
Whenever you see this ?,
the Help function is available
for you to use and will take
you through the operation
of the application you are
asking about.
Opens Keypad
Locomotive Description
Select
Icon
Locomotive
Address
or
opens the
10 digit
keypad
small or
large
Read Locomotive
Address
Switch Settings
Decoder/Address
4 or 8 DIP Switches
Online Help
Confirm
and Save
Cancel
without Saving
Read Status
Display
Save Data
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Symbol
Selection for
the Display
on the
Mobile Station
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Enter locomotive name: ex. Class 03.
Select an icon
that goes with
your locomotive.
Confirm
selection.
Select icon.
With DIP Switches
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enter a
decoder address.
Check the settings for the
decoder.
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If all of the desired settings have
been done, then confirm and save.
You can do other settings that influence the
locomotive‘s running characteristics when
controlled with the Central Station. The settings
can be done in the fields with “-“ or “+“. In our
example: acceleration and braking delay (these
settings affect the Central Station‘s controllers
and are not supported by this type of decoder).
The speedometer setting is for the display on the
Central Station‘s screen and has no influence on
the maximum speed of the locomotive.
If the locomotive is standing on the program-
ming track, you can read out the address for it.
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Programmable Locomotive:
Read or enter.
Confirm, or if changes have been
made, transfer them to the locomotive.
You can do other settings that influence the locomotive‘s running
characteristics when controlled with the Central Station. The
settings can be done in the fields with “-“ or “+“. In our example:
acceleration and braking delay as well as the speedometer.
You can find additional possible settings in the section “Configuring a Locomotive“. Page 48
Selecting the decoder type.
Reading the existing
decoder address.
Confirm.
The locomotive is now entered. It can be added
to or changed as shown starting on Page 48.
Place the locomotive on the
programming track!
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Changing CVs (Parameters)
!Please note that not every locomotive supports all functions and characteristics. Please refer
to the instructions that came with your locomotive. There you will find information regarding what
functions and characteristics the locomotive‘s decoder supports.
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Configuring a Locomotive
Adding to / changing symbols, functions, and settings. This function can be used for all types of
decoders. However, only those settings and functions available on the computer can be processed.
In the example of a locomotive with an mfx decoder we are showing you the multifaceted possibilities
for these settings.
The locomotive to be processed should
be called up on one of the two control-
lers. Then go with this locomotive to
the configuration mode as shown here.
Function Symbols 0-7
Function Symbols 8-15
Add Shuttle
Train Route
Button for Resetting the
Locomotive Decoder
Change Deco-
der CVs
In the configuration mode there are additional icons available for the supplementary setup of the
locomotive.
Send data
to locomotive
Write data to
locomotive card
You now have the possibility
of doing changes. For example,
adding an appropriate icon.
Confirm.
Select.
Here, you have the possibility of
assigning a shuttle train route.
Enter the contact from the
S 88 feedback module in the
field to which it belongs and
set the maximum speed and
the waiting period.
Deletion of the shuttle train route for this locomotive
Confirm.
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The shuttle train is now imme-
diately active; the locomotive
can now be used only for this.
The shuttle train is set up and
can be activated at anytime.
The locomotive can be used
universally.
activated
deactivated
Changing or Adding Function Symbols.
select
Select a function symbol.
Select a function symbol,
example: duration function.
Select the
duration.
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You have the possibility of assigning
a type of function to the functions:
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Confirm
Here, you have the possibility of changing
the CVs on certain locomotive decoders.
This is a far-reaching intervention
into the behavior of the decoder and
can lead to the decoder becoming
unusable when incorrect entries
are made.
Please use the instructions for your loco-
motive and our extensive help resources
when doing this.
The locomotive is reset
to factory default settings
if this is supported by the
decoder.
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instructions that came with your locomotive. There you will find information regarding what functions
and characteristics the locomotive‘s decoder supports.
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The locomotive data are
written to the locomotive
card.
Changing CVs (Parameters)
Note: Settings for the address (CV 1)
and the number of speed levels (CV 29)
should never be changed using the CV
table. There is a simple programming
maneuver for this on the configuration
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confirm or reject
Example: Function Mapping
The data are transferred
only for programmable or
mfx decoders. Decoders
with DIP switches are
only taken into the loco-
motive list.
select
confirm
change
Adding another function
1. Selecting a button 2. Selecting a symbol
selection
3. Adding a function
4. Editing a selected function
You can change functions
or assign characteristics
to the functions (dim, blink,
etc.).
5. Storing changes
6. The new function can now be tested.
You can insert, change, or store other functions.
Data are transmitted and the configurati-
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The newly entered or
changed locomotives
are now ready to be run
with the Central Station.
Important Note!
Carry out the function “Shutdown“ before turning the Central Station off, in order to ensure
that all data are saved. If you suddenly turn the Central Station off, you may lose data.
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Programming On The Main (POM) is a special form of programming in which the locomotive is
programmed while it is running; i.e. the locomotive does not have to be standing on the programming
track and does not have to be stopped. POM must be supported by the decoder being used (see
decoder instructions) and even then only individual settings can be programmed with POM. You can
store and access CV tables specific to certain locomotives.
You cannot read out values from the decoder / locomotive with POM.
Note: Settings for the address (CV 1) and the
number of speed levels (CV 29) should never
be changed using the CV table. There is a
simple programming maneuver for this on the
configuration for the locomotive.
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Accept locomotive from Locomotive Card
You can accept locomotives from existing cards or write to a locomotive card.
Read:
Insert the locomotive card as shown into the card reader.
The data are taken into the locomotive list, and you can start.
!Make sure that the chip on the card is facing down.
Write: (only in the configuration mode)
Insert the locomotive card as shown into the card reader.
Press the symbol. Locomotive data is written to the
locomotive card.
Locomotive data is being transferred to the locomotive card.
!Make sure that the chip on the card is facing down.
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Functions when the locomotive is stopped or running
Here you can set up a function that works when
the locomotive is stopped (S) or is running (F).
Steps 1-6 already explained above are used to
set this function up.
Example of an ABV parameter
The CVs selected here are stored
directly in the decoder and directly
influence the locomotive's running
characteristics, example: the bra-
king and acceleration in the area
for a braking module.
Storing changes and
then continuing with
other CV settings or fi-
nishing the process with
the green check mark.
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Confirm entry
Go to the next locomotive.
Add the loco-
motive to the
m.u. consist.
Entering an M.U. Consist
Delete existing text.
Enter new name, ex. “Ore Train“.
An m.u. (multiple unit) consists of at least 2 locomotives. You can however also have several
locomotives in a consist. The number of locomotives is limited by the current draw for users in
the power consumption area.
!Only locomotives similar to
one another in their running
characteristics should be
used in an m.u. consist.
Add the first locomotive in the m.u. consist.
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The m.u. consist is now available for use.
The 2nd controller can now be used for
another locomotive or m.u. consist.
Deleting a Locomotive or M.U. Consist
The locomotive or m.u. consist
is removed from the locomotive
list and is no longer available for
use. It must be entered again.
If you have not previously carried
out a data protection procedure
(backup), the data just deleted are
irretrievably lost and can be gene-
rated only by entering and setting
them up again.
You can process the m.u. consist with this
tool. Add or remove locomotives as in the
2nd step above.
!Now and then you should generate a data backup in the menu “setup“. You should always do this
data backup after changes to data. You can then produce the old status from this backup and thereby
have your locomotive list available again.
Turning off the Central Station:
Go to the “Setup“ menu
before turning the Central
Station off. Select “Shut-
down“ and confirm the selection. The “Stop Button“ will light up
on the controller and the shutdown will begin. The Central Station
can be unplugged when the display goes off. The controller be-
gins to shut down. As soon as the door on the locomotive shed is
closed, the Central Station can be unplugged.
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The motive power
consist has been
taken into the
locomotive list. The motive power consist can
now be taken into the Control.
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The Keyboard has over 20 pages or 128 pages, each with 16 addresses. These addresses
are permanently assigned to the pages and cannot be shifted.
Changing Windows.
oder
The Keyboard enables you to control and manage all turnouts, signals, turntables, and transfer tables; a total of 320 or 2,048 addresses are available for use.
Controlling Multiple Position Turnouts and Signals.
Controlling Standard Turnouts and Signals
All addresses for the protocol being used are available immediately after the Central Station has
booted up and can be controlled using the standard control surface (see illustrations).
Tip: We recommend that you set up the solenoid accessories with the symbols and descriptions
that properly go with them in order to have better management of the accessories. See the next
section ÖSetting up Solenoid Accessories.
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Controlling Turnouts and Signals.
Turntable
Keyboard Window 15 is pre-assigned for the 7686 turntable. Please note that the turntable automatically
occupies the 15 following addresses.
You can delete this address assignment if you are not using a digital turntable and thereby free it up for
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Enter a designation,
ex. DSS-9.
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8
7
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Check the setting
for the turnout
decoder.
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Selecting the Desired Address
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Confirm entry
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5.1
Any programming
of your DCC turnout
decoder must be
done according to the
instructions for that
decoder.