Programming With Dcc Systems - Esu LokSound micro V4.0 Instruction Manual

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8.2.1. Programming with DCC Systems

LokSound V4.0
LokSound micro V4.0
LokSound decoders support all NMRA programming modes as
there are the programming track modes (Direct Mode, Register
Mode, Paged Mode) and the mode for the main („POM", „Pro-
gramming on the Main").
Programming on the Main enables you to program your decoders
comfortably without having to remove the locomotive form the
layout. In this case, the command station talks directly to the
decoder by using its locomotive address, for instance: „Locomo-
tive number 50, write the value 7 into CV 3!". Thus knowing the
locomotive address is a precondition. Unfortunately, you cannot
read CV values.
However, with RailCom® you can read CV values on the main.
More on this topic in chapter 15.
Assuming you have a suitable DCC system you can read CV values
on the programming track. You can also reprogram the locomo-
tive address without knowing the old address since the command
station simply transmits the command „Write value 7 in CV 3!".
Each decoder receiving this command will execute it.
ESU counts the bits from 0 to 7 as laid out in the standards while
others (e.g.: Lenz®) count the bits from 1 to 8.