Special Functions; Directional Bit; Multiple Traction With Loksound Locomotives - Esu LokPilot V3.0 User Manual

Special Functions

13.3. With the ESU LokProgrammer
Enter the value 08 in CV 08 in the option „Read / Write CVs" in
the menue „Edit CVs".
14. Special Functions
You may not yet be aware of some other highly specialised
functions offered by LokPilot decoders.

14.1. Directional Bit

The directional bit determines the driving behaviour when
transiting from an analogue into a digital sector (also refer to
chapter 10.4.3.). If you want to set this directional bit, then bit
1 in CV 124 must be set.
14.2. Saving the Operating Status
LokPilot decoders can record the current operating status. The
decoder will start up / accelerate or continue as programmed
after a power interruption. You can store the following data:
Direction of travel:
Saves the direction in Motorola® (old) mode.
Status of functions:
Remembers which functions where on or off and switches them
as per the previous status.
Current speed:
If this is set, the the locomotive will continue with exactly that
speed after a power interruption regardless of the commands
transmitted from the command station.
Accelerate with delay as per CV 3:
Use this with in conjunction with the previous option: if this
option is set, then the locomotive will accelerate (as programmed
in CV 3) after a power interruption. If this option is not set, then
the locomotive will attempt to reach the previous speed as quickly
as possible. We recommend turning off this option since it
overrules the effects of the programmed acceleration. This option
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is actually only intended for operation with the 6020 since the
6020 does not transmit any commands after being switched on.
The default setting records the direction, the status of the
functions and the current speed.
LokPilot V3.0 LokPilot V3.0 DCC
The decoder can detect the duration of a power interruption:
•If the power interruption is shorter than 2 seconds the decoder
assumes a poor contact and will try to reach the previous speed
as quickly as possible provided the feature „Current Speed" has
been set.
•If the interruption takes longer, then the decoder assumes to be
in a brake sector (perhaps ahead of a red signal) with intentional
power cut-off. As soon as this sector receives power again, the
decoder will accelerate as per the settings in CV 3.

15. Multiple traction with LokSound Locomotives

LokPilot V3.0 LokPilot V3.0 DCC
LokPilot micro V3.0 LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
LokPilot XL V3.0
At times one would like to use multiple headers for a train made
up of locomotives with LokSound decoders and others with
LokPilot decoders. The problem is that the locomotive with the
LokPilot will start moving immediately while the one with the
LokSound decoder remains stationary until the engine (the diesel
sound) has reved up.