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Summary of Contents for Esu RailCom plus M4 Class V160/BR218
- Page 1 Class V160/BR218 Class V160/BR218 Instruction manual 2 . E d i t i o n , N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 0 nginEEring nginEEring dition tion...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Declaration of conformity We, ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG, Edisonallee 29, D-89231 Neu-Ulm, Germany, declare in sole responsibility that the product „ESU H0-Diesellok V160/BR218“, complies with all relevant regulations of the Directive for Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EG). -
Page 3: The Prototype
Model Model Prototype 216 175 arrives in Bad Harzburg on May 27, 1991 with its short express train. 2. The Prototype The development of the DB diesel locomotive family Since there was little experience with the electric V160, to which the locomotives of the series V160 train heating of the V162 and V169 in 1967 and (later 216), 215, 217, 210 and 218 as well as the a new, more powerful engine was to be tested,... -
Page 4: The Model
Model 3. The model Please fix the locomotive by means of the hexago- nal bolts to the plastic holder and place it into the foam insert and put it into the carton and the trans- 3.1. Important remarks - please read this first port box prior to shipment. -
Page 5: Outward Appearance And Special Functions
In addition there is cab lighting as well as illuminated driver’s cab-control panel. 4. The technology of the ESU model The LokSound 5 decoder is a central part of your Figure 2: Set slide switch to DC operation new V160/218. -
Page 6: Possible Operating Modes Of The V160/218
Operating modes 4.1. Possible operating modes of the V160/218 Function mapping (ex work) V160: Button Function 4.1.1. Analogue mode Directional Headlights white/red The V160/218 may also be operated on conventio- Sound on/off nal (=analogue) DC or AC model train layouts. The Primary horn number of available functions is, however, quite li- Smoke unit... -
Page 7: Dcc With Railcomplus
Therefore the de- Lights off cab 2 coder will always register with RailComPlus® and Directional dashboard light DCC on an ESU ECoS command station even when Shunting mode an shunting lights M4 is active. Horn If RailComPlus® is not available then M4 will be tre- Conductors whistle ated as the second priority. -
Page 8: Sound Functions, Driving And Brake Functions
With F17 brake function 1, the locomotive and Only use the ESU smoke distillate part N0. 51990. train brakes contribute to the deceleration. In this Other liquids may lead to damage of the paint fi-... -
Page 9: Operating The Smoke Generator
Model Model Smoke generator Due to the integral temperature sensor the smoke The maximum capacity of the holding tank is 0.3 generator will not be damaged even if there is no ml and is sufficient for about 10 to 15 minutes ope- liquid in the system! ration. -
Page 10: Heavy Load Operation
Decoder settings 4.2.7. Heavy load operation 5.1.2. Bits and Bytes With F13 you can switch to the „heavy load“ mode Most CVs contain numbers: CV 1 for instance con- to simulate the journey with a heavy train. On the tains the locomotive address. This can be any num- one hand the motor speed increases acustically, on ber between 1 and 127. -
Page 11: Programming With Märklin® 6021
„01“. Always enter this number with two digits. ESU counts the bits from 0 to 7 as laid out in the • For confirmation activate the change-of-direction standards while others (e.g.: Lenz®) count the bits routine (now the lights flash twice very quickly). -
Page 12: Programming With Esu Lokprogrammer
Decoder settings most modern digital systems (e.g. ESU ECoS, Bach- 5.2.3. Programming with Märklin® central station® mann E-Z Command® Dynamis®, ESU CabControl) & Mobile Station® have a menu for programming long addresses. The LokSound 5 decoders can be programmed with command station not only programs CV 29 correct- all mfx®... -
Page 13: Adapting The Driving Characteristics
Model Model Decoder settings For reasons of compatibility they are not next to 5.5. Break sectors each other. Brake sectors have the purpose to slow down the The relationship is as follows: locomotive independently from the commands issued by the command station. Frequently, this Value to be added Bit 7 Bit 3 Description to CV 49... -
Page 14: Adjusting The Volume
All command stations and boosters Prime mover 220 160 by ESU and Lenz® guarantee a symmetrical output. We don´t recommend to use other boosters for the Brake squeal 120 100 ABC technique. -
Page 15: Powerpack
Model Model Decoder settings 5.7. PowerPack 5.10. Selection of braking noise The PowerPack energy storage module continues BR216/V160: With CV 165 one of 4 braking noises to provide electric current to the decoder in case can be selected. Possible values are 0 - 3, the fac- of a power interruption. -
Page 16: Maintenance
For rarely needed parts you may have to Figure 7: Levering off the gear box cover purchase a larger component group. You must sta- te the listed ESU part number when ordering spare Now simply remove the wheel set with the traction parts from your hobby shop. -
Page 17: List Of All Important Cvs
Maximum speed Maximum speed of the engine 0 - 255 Manufacturer‘s ID Manufacturers‘s ID ESU - Writing value 8 in this CV triggers a reset to factory default values Long address of the loco Long address of engine 128 -... - Page 18 Important CVs Name Description Range Value Analogue mode Selection of allowed analogue modes 0 - 3 Function Value Disable AC Analogue Mode Enable AC Analogue Mode Disable DC Analogue Mode Enable DC Analogue Mode „K Slow“ Cutoff Internal gear up to which the „K slow“ value set in CV 52 is used 0 - 255 Load control parameter „K slow“...
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Page 19: Warranty Certificate
4. In case of inappropriate use (different to the intended use as specified by the manufacturer). 5. If the instructions as laid down in the user manual by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG were not adhere to. - Page 20 ESU P/N 00920-22569...
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