Lenz digital plus LI101F Manual

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Interface for connecting a PC to the

Digital plus by Lenz

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All system functions supported by

command station can be controlled via

the PC (by means of a suitable

software sold seperately).

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RS232 interface

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Baud rate settable (19,200; 38,400,

57,600 and 115,200 Bd).

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LI101F Tool: Software enclosed for

setting the baud rate and XpressNet

address. This software operates with

Windows

9x, 2000, ME, and XP.

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Additional information and data

protocol on enclosed data medium.

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Small, space-saving housing.

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All cables required are included in the

delivery.

system.

Information

Interface LI101F

art. no. 23110

1. edition, 06 03

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Page 1 • Interface for connecting a PC to the ® Digital plus by Lenz system. • All system functions supported by command station can be controlled via the PC (by means of a suitable software sold seperately). • RS232 interface •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Information LI101F Page 2 Contents Important advice, please read first! ............3 Connection to the XpressNet ..............4 Connection to the computer ..............4 Commissioning the LI101F ..............5 The luminous diode (LED) ............... 5 Installing the software................6 The program "LI101F Tool" ..............6 Selecting the COM port ................
Page 3: Important Advice, Please Read First
Page 3 Important advice, please read first! ® The LI101F is a component of the Digital plus by Lenz system and was submitted to intensive testing before delivery. Lenz Elektronik GmbH guarantees fault-free operation provided you follow the advice given...
Page 4: Connection To The Xpressnet
Information LI101F Page 4 Connecting the interface ® Switch off both your Digital plus by Lenz system as well as your computer before connecting your interface! Only use the cables enclosed with the interface for the connection. Connection to the XpressNet Use this cable enclosed in the delivery for connecting the XpressNet.
Page 5: Commissioning The Li101F
Page 5 Commissioning the LI101F When you have finished connecting your LI101F, you may switch your ® Digital plus by Lenz system and the computer back on. The luminous diode (LED) of the LI101F will shine if the connection created between the interface and the XpressNet is correct.
Page 6: Installing The Software
When the program is started, the PC will immediately try to communicate ® with the Digital plus by Lenz command station via the interface. The program assumes that the interface is connected to COM1 of your PC. (If you have selected a different free RS232 port, you should first set the used COM port in the program.
Page 7 In the upper part "Lenz Central Unit information" the first line shows the software version of the command station and the second line displays its identification. This identification indicates which command station (LZ100, LZV100, SET02 or Compact) is used.
Page 8: Selecting The Com Port
LI101F via the newly set COM port. If successful, you will see the information displayed in Figure 1. Please note that the information shown in the area “Lenz Central Unit Information“ may differ from the above- shown illustration, depending on the command station used and its...
Page 9: Setting The Xpressnet Address Of The Li101F
Information LI101F Page 9 Setting the XpressNet address of the LI101F The interface has an XpressNet (XBUS) address, just like any other Digital plus input device. This is the address used by the command station to call up the interface. Ex-works, the interface is set to address 30. If you want to alter the address set in the interface, simply click on the arrow pointing downwards next to the display "New Address".
Page 10: Setting The Baud Rate
Information LI101F Page 10 Setting the baud rate The following baud rates are available for the data transmission between interface and computer: 19,200; 38,400 57,600 and 115,200 Baud. Ex- works, the LI101F is set to 19,200 Bd. Please note: Check which baud rate(s) your control program requires for successful operation.
Page 11: Selecting The Language
Information LI101F Page 11 Selecting the language Picture 5: Selecting the language Using the right button of the mouse, click on this symbol to open the language menu. Select the program language which you prefer.
Page 12: Problems With Communication
Information LI101F Page 12 Problems with communication If the LI101F Tool is unable to communicate with the interface, you will see the following display: Picture 6: Display in case of faulty communication Please check whether • the correct COM port is set. •...
Page 13: Data Protocol Between Li101F And Computer
The interface may include one or several demo versions on how to control your model railway via a computer. These demo versions were made available to us by several software manufacturers. Lenz Elektronik GmbH is not liable for the proper functioning of these programs and does not offer solutions for problems concerning their setup and function.