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General Properties of all Decoders
tive responds like the prototype at high speed on the main line
(for instance when climbing a gradient). In other words, if you do
not change the throttle setting then the locomotive will slow down
up the hill, as does the prototype. There is more info on this in
chapter 11.4.
The minimum and maximum speed of the LokPilot V4.0 is adjust-
able by setting two points which can be optionally adjusted by a
speed table with 28 entries.
Due to unique load compensation by ESU, there are no visible jerks
between speed steps – even in 14-speed-step-mode.
5.2.3. Analogue Mode
Quite a few LokPilot decoders replace analogue directional relays.
Therefore, you can not only set the starting speed and the maxi-
mum speed as well as pre-select which functions should be active
in analogue mode: even load compensation works in analogue
mode! This makes the LokPilot V4.0 work perfectly with analogue
locos: finally you are able to stop your older, too fast locos.
5.2.4. Functions
Standard features for LokPilot V4.0 decoders include the following
features: acceleration and brake times can be separately adjusted
and switched. The brightness of all function outputs can be sepa-
rately set and allocated to the desired function buttons (function
mapping).
There is a wide range of options: dimmer, flickering firebox, gyro-
light and mars-light, flash and double flash, blinker and alternate
blinker as well as switch functions with timers (e.g.: for Telex) and
a special coupler function for remote controlled couplers by Kr-
ois® and ROCO® including the automatic pushing and pulling.
Furthermore LokPilot XL decoders can also control up to 4 RC
servos directly.
The unique and once more improved ESU function mapping ena-
bles you to allocate every function to the function buttons F0 to
F15; even multiple allocations are possible. You will find more info
on this in chapter 12.
5.2.5. Programming
Where intended, LokPilot decoders support all programming
modes including POM (Programming-On-the-Main). You can use
any NMRA-DCC compatible command station for this purpose.
Even with the Märklin® central units 6020®, 6021®, Mobile Sta-
tion® and Central Station® all settings are adjusted electronically.
Most LokPilot V4.0 decoders support a simple-to-use program-
ming procedure.
Owners of the ESU ECoS enjoy an even more comfortable method
of programming: you can read all possible settings in plain text on
the large display and easily adjust them – even during operation!
LokPilot V4.0 M4 and LokPilot XL V4.0 will be automatically de-
tected and read by all Märklin® mfx® central units and can be
graphically programmed with them.
5.2.6. Operational Reliability
LokPilot decoders store the current operating status. Thanks to this
data storage, the decoder will start again as quickly as possible
after a service interruption. The LokPilot XL´s built-in PowerPack,
which also can be optionally installed into some decoders, assures
continuous power even in case of poor electrical contact or criti-
cally laid tracks.
5.2.7. Protection
All function outputs as well as the motor output have protection
against overload and short circuit. We want you to enjoy your Lok-
Pilot decoders for a long time.
5.2.8. Future built-in
All LokPilot V4.0 decoders are suitable for firmware updates due
to the flash memory. You may add new software functions at a
later stage.
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