TCS CS-105 User manual

CS-105

CS-105 Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
What’s In The Box 3
Specications      3
Getting Started 4
Setting up the CS-105 4
Connecting a UWT Wireless Throttle 4
Connecting NCE, SytemOne, or RamTraxx 4
Connections 5
Connecting TCS Boosters and LCC Devices 6
Diagnostic LED Overview 7
Connecting to an Existing WiFi Network 8
WiFiAccessPointConguration   8
WiFiCongurationWindow    9
ComputerInterface     10
Operations       12
Locomotive Operations 12
Locomotive Roster 12
Consisting 13
DCCDecoderProgramming    13
Mainline Programming 13
Programming Track 13
DCC Address 14
Settings       14
SafetyandRegulatoryInformation   15
CopyrightsandTrademarks    15
WarrantyInformation     15
SupportandContact     15
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What’s In The Box
• CS-105 Command Station
• 3-pin screw terminal plug (green) for Mainline and Booster Common
• 2-pin screw terminal plug (black) for Programming Track
• LCC terminators (2x)
• 12V or 15V power supply (90W)
• Power supply AC cord
Specications
DCC System
• 5 Ampere continuous current rating with soft start, congurable cur-
rent limit, and load reporting
• Up to 260 locomotives and consists running simultaneously
• Up to 300 10-step Macros using both DCC and LCC accessories
• Integrated RailCom® detector on Mainline and Programming Track
Global detector for compatible Boosters, supporting “Ops” CV reads
• Dedicated Programming Track output with automatic switchover, sup-
porting Direct, Paged, and Register modes
Throttle Support
• Up to 4 LCC WiFi throttles via on-board WiFi Access Point (AP)
• Up to 10 LCC WiFi throttles via external WiFi Access Point (Router)
• Up to 250 LCC throttles, wired or via auxiliary LCC WiFi base stations
• Up to 62 Cab Bus (NCE wired and wireless, Ramtraxx, and Syste-
mOne) throttles and accessories via AUX RJ-11 jack, including ISE
ProtoThrottle™ and WiTrax WFD-30/31 WiThrottle Protocol Bridge
• Up to 31 XpressNet™ (Lenz, Roco, ZTC, etc.) throttles and accesso-
ries via AUX RJ-11 jack (starting from software version 2.0)
NMRA Layout Command Control (LCC) Features
• Dual RJ-45 jack for LCC communication through CAN-bus
• 400mA output current per LCC port
• Built-in WiFi LCC computer interface
• Plain English conguration via TCS throttles or a PC
• Supports various DCC boosters connected via LCC cable
• Global RailCom®transmissions over LCC for supporting Boosters
• Firmware updates via WiFi or LCC interface
More information than can t in this guide can be
found online!
To read our comprehensive documentation, visit
docs.tcsdcc.com/wiki/CS-105 or use this QR code:
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Getting Started
The CS-105 features a plug-and-play design, allowing you to get set up
and running trains in just a few minutes.
Setting up the CS-105
Take the CS-105 out of the box. Do not connect the power supply yet.
1. Plug in the 3-pin green screw terminal block to the Mainline connector.
2. Connect the track to terminals A and B on this connector.
3. Connect the provided power supply to the DC in connector.
Connecting a UWT Wireless Throttle
1. Turn on the UWT-100/UWT-50 throttle.
A) For factory-new UWT throttles, follow through the steps in the
on-screen tutorial and page through it with the “Next” button.
B) If you’ve already been using the UWT device, it may have con-
nected to a di󰀨erent network. Go to Menu > Networks > Saved
Networks > LAYOUTWIFI > Connect Now
2. The throttle will notify of the successful connection with the on-screen
message “Connected to LAYOUTWIFI”, and the text “LCC” will be vis-
ible on the top-right under the signal strength indicator.
3. Place a locomotive on the track, press the Locomotive key on the
UWT, type in the locomotive’s DCC address, and press
4. All Aboard!
Connecting NCE, SystemOne, or RamTraxx
1. Plug in your throttle to the “AUX Cabs” port on the CS-105.
2. Place a locomotive on the track, press the Select Loco key on the
throttle, type in the locomotive’s DCC address, and press ENTER.
3. All Aboard!
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WARNING: Use only a TCS-provided power supply with the
CS-105. This requirement guarantees device performance as
certied.
WARNING: Do not connect these types of throttles
to the double port marked with the LCC logo!
Pro Tip: You can also connect an NCE Wireless Base Station to
the AUX cabs port, and use wireless NCE throttles.
Pro Tip: When the UWT tutorial tries to connect you to WiFi,
you can press the “Skip” button, because the CS-105’s default
WiFi is already programmed into the factory UWT.

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Connections
The CS-105 has the following external connections and indicators.
(See the graphics on the next page to see where you can nd each of
these connections listed on the CS-105.)
1. Mainline:3-pingreendetachablescrewterminal
Connect A and B to the track. The CS-105 will supply up to 5A of
continuous current to this district.
Connect C to the Booster Common terminal of all other auxiliary
Boosters (if used) with heavy gauge wire (min 14 AWG).
2. ProgrammingTrack:2-pinblackdetachablescrewterminal
Connect A and B to an isolated track. Make sure that no rolling
stock can bridge this track to the rest of the layout. You can use the
Programming Track to read and write the address and other settings
(CV’s) of DCC decoders.
3. PowerIn:2.5mm*5.5mmbarreljack
Connect the TCS-provided power supply here. Do not use any other
power supplies.
4. LCCconnectors:DualRJ-45jack
These connectors support LCC CAN-bus. Up to 400 mA of power
is provided to each socket. The DCC signal is available for auxiliary
Boosters on pins 4 and 5.
The jacks contain four LEDs (left-to-right): Track Status, LCC Status/
TX, WiFi Status, and Error Status. See the section Diagnostic LED
Overview section for more info.
5. AUXCabsconnector:RJ-11jack
Connect supported third-party throttles, throttle buses and/or wire-
less base stations to this port. NCE, Ramtraxx and SystemOne
throttles, the NCE wireless base station, the WiTrax WFD-30/31
WiFi Interface, and the ISE ProtoThrottle™ Receiver for NCE Cab
Bus are supported.
Only one type/manufacturer can be used at a time.
Up to 400 mA of current is available on the AUX cabs port.
6. Button:STOP/GOandcongurationmode
Press briey to turn o󰀨 all track power, including connected Boosters.
Press to turn the layout on again.
Press and hold to enter the WiFi conguration. Please refer to the
comprehensive documentation for the CS-105 for more information
on this conguration.
7. PowerLED(Red)
This LED will be lit when the device has incoming power.

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CS-105 Side A
CS-105 Side B
Connecting TCS Boosters and LCC Devices
The CS-105 features a NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Interface with a
maximum output current capacity of 400mA.
To connect LCC CAN devices, use Cat 5 or better cables, and daisy
chain the devices in linear fashion. Insert an LCC terminator at each end
into the leftover socket (two are provided with the CS-105).
TCS DCC Boosters should be connected as shown in the diagram below.
To connect Boosters from other manufacturers, a Booster Adapter board
is available from TCS.
Visit https://docs.tcsdcc.com/wiki/Booster_Interface for more info.

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Diagnostic LED Overview
In the diagram below you can see the diagnostic LED’s as seen on each
side of the CS-105:
The table below shows the patterns expected in certain conditions. You
may use the table below for diagnostics and troubleshooting:
FB = Fast Blink, SB = Slow Blink, Blank = Irrelevant/Unimportant
LED
Description
PWR 1
Track
2
LCC
3
WiFi
4
Error
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF No incoming power, check the power supply.
ON Pattern Software error, note pattern & contact TCS support.
ON FB Searching for and/or connecting to an external WiFi
Access Point.
ON ON WiFi connected to an external Access Point or Router.
ON OFF WiFi Access Point mode.
ON ON WiFi Full. The limit of how many WiFI devices /
throttles can be connected to the CS-105 is reached.
ON ON Track power enabled.
ON OFF Track power disabled (E-O󰀨).
ON FB Short circuit detected.
ON SB Thermal overload detected.
ON ON CAN-bus connected.
ON OFF CAN-bus disconnected.
ON FB LCC activity (TX).
ON ON ON ON ON Conguration mode, will exit this mode after 30
seconds of inactivity.
ON One to ve synchronous blinks Conguration mode, waiting to save a conguration
change. The change will be saved after 12 seconds.
ON FB FB Firmware upgrade mode (Bootloader).
LED1 & LED4 alternating blinks

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Connecting to an Existing WiFi Network1
To expand the number of wireless LCC throttles, the CS-105 can be con-
nected to an existing WiFi network. The following method requires the
use of a WiFi-enabled computer (such as a laptop), or a mobile device
(such as a phone or tablet).
1. Ensure that the CS-105 is in AP mode by verifying that the WiFi Status LED is
OFF. (See the Diagnostic LED overview section for details.) If the LED is ON,
switch to AP mode by following these steps:
• Press and hold the button on the CS-105 for 10 seconds. All LEDs will come on.
• Press the button two times. All LEDs will blink two times.
• Wait 12 seconds; the blinks will repeat, then the CS-105 will restart in AP mode.
2. Connect your computer, smartphone, or tablet to the WiFi network provided
by the CS-105 (default: LAYOUTWIFI, default password: 123456789). Make
sure that your device does not have any other form of internet access (disable
cellular service internet access for example).
3. Open a web browser (e.g. Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari, etc.)
4. In the address bar, type 10.0.0.1 OR my.tcsdcc.com and press enter.
(See the next page for a visual example of what the webpage will look like.)
5. In the “WiFi Mode” setting, select “WiFi Client”, then press “Apply”.
6. Scroll down to “Add WiFi”. Click “Select Network”, then select your WiFi net-
work, or enter it to the blank eld if your network is not listed.
7. If your network has a password, select “Secure” from the Security dropdown
and enter the Password into the eld.
8. Click “Add”. Verify that the desired network is listed below in the “Saved
WiFi’s” list at the bottom of the webpage.
9. Power cycle the CS-105 to complete the update.
WiFi Access Point Conguration1
If you are using your CS-105 in Access Point (AP) mode, it may be desir-
able to change the WiFi Name (SSID), and/or password – for example,
if your command station will be traveling with you to a train show. In this
case, using the default WiFi name and password may expose your layout
to unwanted tampering or cross-talk with other throttles and command
stations using the same conguration.
Follow the steps in the section Connecting to an Existing WiFi Network
above to pull up the Conguration page. Scroll to Access Point congura-
tion, change the WiFi Name and Password, then press Apply.
1 There are alternative conguration methods described in the CS-105 comprehensive
documentation, such as conguring with a UWT throttle, or with JMRI via a wired LCC
connection.

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WiFi Conguration Window

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Computer Interface
There are two methods to connect a computer software program, such
as JMRI®(www.jmri.org) to the CS-105.
1. UsingthewiredLCCcablingandaUSB-LCCadapter.
For this method, you need to purchase a USB-LCC adapter, such as
the RR-CirKits LCC Bu󰀨er-USB. Wire it up as shown on the previous
page under the Connecting TCS Boosters and LCC Devices section.
Refer to the manual of the USB interface for installing driver software
for your computer. Congure JMRI as follows:
2.Usingthebuilt-inwirelesscomputerinterface.
For this method you will not need any additional hardware, but your
computer will take up one of the available wireless throttle slots.
Connect your computer to the same network as the CS-105:
If the CS-105 is in WiFi AP mode, connect with a wireless adapter to
the network advertised by the CS-105.
If the CS-105 is in WiFi Client mode, connect to the same network
that the CS-105 connected to (either wired or wireless).
NOTE: the Serial port eld will likely be dierent on your computer
This example shows typical settings. Your conguration may vary.
WARNING: Do not wire your computer’s network port
directly to the CS-105 connectors marked with the LCC logo!

Next, identify the IP address of your CS-105. On a TCS throttle, navigate
to Menu > Settings > DCC System Settings > Status > WiFi IP Ad-
dress and press the button.
The TCS throttle screen will show you an IP address which could look
something like this:
Use this information to help you congure the JMRI settings, like in this
example below:
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NOTE: the IP address eld can be dierent on your computer
This example shows a CS-105 in Access Point mode.
A CS-105 in AP mode always has 10.0.0.1 as the IP address.
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Operations
Locomotive Operations
For basic locomotive operations like speed, direction and functions, please refer
to the Quick Start Guide of your throttle.
Locomotive Roster
The CS-105 can store information and settings for each locomotive (by DCC
address) in its internal memory. To view and edit these settings, use the following
procedure:
1. Select the locomotive on a throttle (e.g. by address).
2. On a TCS throttle, press Menu > Settings > Roster Settings
Alternatively, on JMRI, go to Menu > LCC > Congure Nodes
Select the entry from the new window with your locomotive’s DCC address
or name, then select “Open Conguration Dialog”.
The Roster Settings are saved for the given locomotive in the CS-105, and
applied to every throttle that selects that locomotive. In the Roster Settings, you
can specify the following information:
• Name. When specied, this text will appear on the throttles instead of the DCC
address. You can set a road and cab number, or a type designation.
• User Description. You can put additional notes here, such as the owner’s
name (for a club layout). The TCS throttles do not display this text, but it is
visible when going into the Roster Settings or in JMRI.
• Speed Step Mode. Choose between 28/128-speed-step-mode for DCC
decoders, or between protocol version I and II for Märklin/Motorolla decoders.
Note: Throttles will always display 128 speed steps, independently of the
speed step mode used for the track.
• Functions > F1 to F28. Conguration per function button.
• You can specify what each function does to help the operators. Select
“Display” to pick from a list of common functions, or if you don’t nd your
function there, then enter any text into the “Description” eld. Operators
can see the function list on TCS throttles by pressing on the drive
screen or selecting Menu > Operations > Loco Function List.
• Momentary functions are active so long as the button is pressed, and
turned o󰀨 when the button is released (default for F2/Horn). Latching
functions (default for all other functions) turn on for a press, then turn o󰀨
for the next press.
• Consist functions are activated on all engines when running a consist.
This is the default setting for F3-F28. Functions such as Brake, Notch
Up, or Momentum should be set like this to inuence all engines in the
consist. Current Cab Only functions (default F0-F2) activate only on one
locomotive, the rst in the display on the throttle. Functions such as Horn,
Bell, or Ditch Lights should be set like this for prototypical operations.
• F0 > MU Switch. Automatically controls your locos’ headlights for prototypical
operation in MU’s/consists. More information can be found in the CS-105
Complete Guide.
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Consisting
A Consist can be set up from any TCS throttle. The consist will be saved in the
internal storage of the CS-105, and will be available even after powering down
the system. Any throttle can select a locomotive in a consist, and will automati-
cally drive all consisted engines, even if the throttle is unaware of or does not
support the LCC consisting protocol. For more info, see the Complete Guide.
Function buttons can be sent either to the currently selected locomotive (Cur-
rent Cab), or all locomotives in the consist. Set this in the Locomotive Roster. To
change the Current Cab, press on a TCS throttle, or press Select Loco
and pick the desired cab number on a di󰀨erent throttle.
DCC Decoder Programming
The CV Programming menu on TCS throttles allows you to change the settings
of DCC decoders, such as the DCC Address or Conguration Variables (CVs).
After choosing the programming screen, enter the CV number (1 to 1024), (A)
then press the Read button to view the current setting in your decoder (B).
Scroll down once to edit the Value eld, or scroll down twice to highlight the bit
decomposition of the current value. Use buttons 0 to 7 to turn on and o󰀨 the indi-
vidual bits. The throttle will automatically add up the individual numbers (C).
Finally, press the key to write the new value to the decoder.
Mainline Programming
In this mode the currently selected locomotive will be programmed while it is on
the layout. This is also called “Operations” mode programming or “Ops” for short.
The CS-105 uses RailCom®to read the current value of variables, which is very
fast and convenient. However, if the DCC decoder does not support RailCom, or
RailCom is disabled, then an error message will be shown. New values can be
written into the decoder even without RailCom support, but cannot be read back.
Programming Track
To use this mode, connect a separate piece of track to the Programming Track
output of the CS-105. Make sure that this track is mechanically and electrically
isolated from the rest of the layout.
The CS-105 automatically switches over from the Mainline output to the Pro-
gramming Track output. The Programming Track can be disabled in the Settings
to avoid unintended disruption during an Operating Session. Locomotives usually
move slightly forward or backwards when reading and writing variables.
(Continued on next page)
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A. B. C.

DCC Address
From the CV programming menu of the TCS throttle, choose “DCC Address”
from the list of options. The throttle will guide you through the process. This
feature can be used to conveniently check or set the DCC Address of a decoder.
To use this feature, the locomotive has to be placed on the Programming Track.
The TCS throttle will rst read and display the current address(es). Select “Set
Short Address” if the desired address is between 1 and 127. Select “Set Long
Address” to set the DCC address to a 4-digit format (Valid values are between 0
and 10239; Typical values are between 100 or 128 and 9999). You can also clear
a CV19 consist address by using the “Clear Consist Address” option.
Settings
To access the CS-105’s Settings in JMRI, use the following steps:
1. Connect JMRI to the Command Station or LCC network as described in the
Computer Interface section.
2. Select the “LCC” menu option, then “Congure Nodes”.
3. Expand the line that shows the CS-105 with your serial number, and click
“Open Conguration Dialog”
4. Open or close the segments individually as needed.
5. Each individual setting comes with an accompanying help text.
6. After changing a setting, press the Write button to save the new value.
7. Changes come in e󰀨ect when you close the dialog, or press in the bottom
eld “More…” > “Update Complete”.
Select Menu > Settings > DCC System Settings to access the CS-105’s
Settings on a TCS throttle, To see the help text for any menu item, highlight it and
press the button.
User Info Settings: Customizes the name of the CS-105 as it appears in the
JMRI dialog.
WiFi Settings: Provides an alternative method for changing the WiFi mode and
connecting the CS-105 to WiFi networks.
Macros: View and edit command station macros. Macros execute a series of
actions such as setting turnouts for a given route, and can be triggered from TCS
throttles or LCC messages.
Status: Displays various information and measurements about the CS-105, such
as track voltage, current load and number of locomotives in use. The values are
read-only and changing them has no e󰀨ect.
System Settings > Track Output: Customizes the short circuit detection current
limit and delay to balance between safety and the needs of certain DCC circuit
breakers. An LCC indicator, such as a light or buzzer, can be linked to the
CS-105 to alert when the CS’s internal booster output has a short circuit.
System Settings > Advanced: Customizes the command station and DCC-
related functionality, such as enabling or disabling the Programming Track or
the RailCom® Cut-out feature. Throttle heartbeats can be congured here. The
Heartbeat feature will stop a running locomotive when a wireless throttle runs out
of battery or out of signal range.
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Copyrights and Trademarks
This document is protected under Copyright © Train Control Systems, Inc 2022.
The LCC logo is a registered trademark of the National Model Railroad Association.
RailCom® is a registered trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH.
XpressNET™ is a trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH
ProtoThrottle™ is a trademark of Iowa Scaled Engineering Inc.
Any unattributed copyrights and trademarks are unintentional and should be brought to the
attention of Train Control Systems, Inc. for correction.
Warranty Information
Train Control Systems, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects
in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for
a period of one (1) year from the original invoice date. Please visit our
website for additional warranty information.
Support and Contact
If you experience issues with your CS-105 unit or would like to speak
with a technical support representative, please contact us.
TCSTechnicalSupport
[email protected]
[phone]
Safety and Regulatory Information
Train Control Systems Inc.
845 Blooming Glen Rd, Blooming Glen, PA 18911 USA
https://tcsdcc.com/contact
Model: CS-105
FCC ID: Z64-CC3220MOD
IC: 451I-CC3220MOD
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interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
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encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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