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Firmware Update & Accessories
16.1. RailCom® Plus
LokSound V4.0 decoders support RailComPlus®, an absolute
world novelty developed by Lenz® in collaboration with ESU.
Decoders equipped with RailComPlus® will be automatically rec-
ognised by a RailComPlus®-compatible command station.You will
never ever have to change the locomotive address of a new loco-
motive by hand! Just put the locomotive on the tracks and it will
be recognised automatically.
Also the Besides the name of the locomotive, the functional key
symbols as well as the kind of the functions (long-term function
and moment function) will be transferred. And all that happens
within less seconds, you don´t have to wait anymore.
16.1.1. Prerequisites for RailCom® Plus
RailComPlus® implies an accordingly equipped digital command
station. The ESU ECoS command station supports RailComPlus®-
capable decoders from software 3.4. You don´t need to change
anything about the decoder settings. It will be automatically rec-
ognised.
Of course you can change the locomotive name, all functional
key and locomotive symbols and after that write it back on your
decoder. This happens automatically in the background.
If you do not wish to have the automatic recognition, you can
switch it off by deleting CV 28, bit 7.
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17. Firmware Update
You can update LokSound decoders with new operating software
(so-called firmware) at any time. This is useful for fixing bugs and
implementing new functions.
You can carry out the update yourself for free without having to
remove the decoder from the locomotive. All you need is the ESU
LokProgrammer. The software of the LokProgrammer will keep
your LokSound decoder up-to-date. A seperate download is
therefore not necessary.
Updates which are carried out by our service department will not
be treated as a case of warranty. Therefore we will charge you
for this service.
18. Accessories
You will get detailed information regarding accessories at your
dealer or on our homepage.
18.1. Switching the Centre pick-up
The circuit board 51966 for switching the centre pick-up only for
the decoder with the 21MTC interface is intended for vehicles
with two pick-ups. Thus, you can activate the forward pick-up in
the direction of movement. This is ideal for block control!
18.2. HAMO Magnets
One cannot drive the universal motors in many Märklin® models
directly with a LokSound decoder. Firstly, you must replace the
stator coil with a permanent magnet. ESU supplies the following
magnets:
51960
Permanent magnet as 220560, for rotor 217450,
D=24.5mm, for motor plate 216730, 211990, 228500
51961
Permanent magnet as 220450, for rotor 200680,
D=18.0mm, for motor plate 204900
51962
Permanent magnet as 235690, for rotor 231440,
D=19.1mm, for motor plate 231350
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