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12. Options for SwitchPilot Extension
The behavior of an optional SwitchPilot Extension module can be
modified with CV 49.
12.1. Time of switching
Normally the relays of the SwitchPilot Extension module switch
immediately after receiving the command. But this can lead to a
short at the frog polarization because the turnout tongue remains
at the previous position for a while. The behavior can be changed
in such a way that the relays only switch in the middle between
positions A and B. The exact switching point of the relays depends
on the desired switching time of the servo.
12.2. Assignment of Relays
The relays of the SwitchPilot Extension module switch together
with transistor outputs 1 – 4 by factory default. In a few cases
you might want to switch the relays together with servo outputs
5 – 6 (e.g. for frog polarization). Therefore, it is possible with CV
49 to assign the secondary address (servo outputs 5 – 6) to each
relay output.
Example:
You would like to operate relay outputs 1 and 2 together with
servo outputs 5 – 6 but relay outputs 3 and 4 should be switched
in parallel to transistor outputs 3 – 4. Therefore, write the value 3
into CV 49. As soon as you want to switch the relay outputs to-
gether with the servo outputs the time of switching will be delayed
automatically.
13. Decoder reset
You can reset to the factory defaults at any time:
13.1. With DCC systems
Write value 08 into CV 08.
Please keep in mind that the reading of CV 08 will show the value
151 (manufacturer ID of ESU). Writing the value 8 to CV 8 is a
special case. Therefore, a few central units show „err02“ or similar
errors. However, the SwitchPilot still accepts the command.
13.2. With programming button
• Disconnect the power to the SwitchPilot decoder
• Press and hold the programming button at the SwitchPilot
• Reconnect the power to the SwitchPilot. The decoder will be reset
to factory defaults.
• Release the programming button.
15.3. With ESU LokProgramer
In the menu „Edit CVs“, option „Read/Write CVs“ write the value
08 into CV 08.
Options for SwitchPilot Extension
