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Function outputs
12. Function outputs
12.1. Physical function outputs
LokPilot decoders have up to 6 physical function outputs. „Head-
lights“ and „Rearlights“ are used for lighting, the remaining ones
(AUX1 to AUX4) are freely available. Other functions include
„Shunting Mode“, „Acceleration / Deceleration On/Off“.
The function buttons („F buttons“) of your command station or
throttle activate the function outputs.
Generally, F0 is the lighting button, while we count the remaining
buttons from F1 upwards.
12.2. Allocation of function buttons (Function Mapping)
LokPilot V4.0
LokPilot V4.0 DCC LokPilot V4.0 M4
LokPilot micro V4.0
LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC
LokPilot XL V4.0
LokPilot Fx V4.0
You can allocate the functions freely to any function button. ESU
uses the so-called and once more extended „Mapping“ for the
LokPilot V4.0 decoder. It has the advantage that you can link each
output to any button. Furthermore, the allocation can vary be-
tween forward and reverse as well. It is also possible to switch
several functions simultaneously. Unfortunately this kind of flex-
ibility requires a large amount of CVs. The solution of this problem
is called “Index CV access”.
12.2.1. Index CV access
The CVs ranging from 257 – 511 are “indexed”. This means that
the meaning of any of these CVs can change depending on the
value of the so-called “Index register”.
If you change the value of the index register, the meaning and the
value of the CV itself will be also changed. This method allows
to use every CV between 257–511 several times and solves the
problem regarding CV shortage.
CV 31 and CV 32, which are also so-called “index register”, de-
termines the meaning of CV 257–511 as well. If you change both
the CVs 31 and 32, you simultaneously change the meaning and
the values of CV 257–511.
The meaning of all other CVs (1–256) is not influenced by the
value of the index register.
So should you ever change any of the CVs located in the range
of 257, please make sure first that the index registers CV31 and
CV32 have the indicated values.
At this state, CV 31 must always have value 16. CV 32 may have
the values 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.
12.2.2. Function Mapping chart
The LokPilot V4.0 decoder offers powerful and flexible function
mapping options:
Each function button can switch as many outputs as desired.
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Each output can be activated by several function buttons.
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Function buttons can be linked (e.g.: F3 AND F5 pressed simul-
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taneously).
Function buttons can be inverted (e.g.: NOT when F8 is on).
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Besides the buttons F0 to F28 you can also incorporate the direc-
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tion of travel or the speed (locomotive is moving / has stopped).
You may connect as many as 5 external sensors.
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While many model train enthusiasts need precisely these functions
for optimal running of all their locomotives setting up function
mapping represents so to speak the “free style” version of de-
coder programming. Take your time to understand the concept
behind it before you start changing any settings.
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