5
Features
4. Features
The ESU SignalPilot decoder is a multi-protocol decoder designed
primarily for switching daylight signals. It has 16 outputs to which
micro lamps or LEDs (with series resistors) can be connected di-
rectly. Because all outputs are designed as push/pull output sta-
ges, both daylight signals with common anode as well as daylight
signals with a common earth connection (common cathode) are
suitable, as is the case with Viessmann® signals.
Motorised semaphore signals and turnout drives can also be ope-
rated with the SignalPilot.
4.1. General Features
The SignalPilot has 16 transistor outputs in push-pull configurati-
on. Each output can be operated individually as continuous light,
flashing light or pulse light. Here, the brightness or flashing fre-
quency can be adjusted as well as fade-in and fade-out times. Vari-
ous prototypical lighting effects such as soft dimming, fluorescent
tube effect, defective fluorescent tube, gas lantern simulation, or
flicker light ensure a realistic result. Randomly controlled switching
on/off as well as an on/off delay can also be activated. A night
service extension can dim down the outputs together if so desired.
The outputs of the SignalPilot are combined into signal aspects
during configuration. In principle, two-, three-, four- or multi-
aspect signals are conceivable. Depending on the number of out-
puts involved, one or more turnout numbers (accessory addresses)
are assigned to each signal, with the help of which you can later
switch the individual signal aspects. Up to 16 turnout numbers are
available for this purpose.
The configuration of the signal aspects is carried out exclusively
with the aid of the ESU LokProgrammer software. You select the
desired signal aspects, then write them to the decoder and finally
wire the signals as configured.
All signal aspects predefined in the LokProgrammer software can
be changed individually. The description of the signal aspects
themselves is done with the help of XML files, which on the one
hand are regularly extended by ESU or can be created and exten-
ded by you at your own discretion. In this way, „exotic” signals
can also be supported.
The SignalPilot is multi-protocol capable and can be used with
digital command stations operating the Märklin® Motorola® sys-
tem (e.g.: 6021, Central Station® or Mobile Station®) as well as
DCC enabled command stations. The configuration can be doen
by Programming on the Main (POM) and on the programming
track. Thanks to RailCom®, CVs can also be read out.
Operation with the Roco® Lokmaus 2 is not possible: The Lok-
maus 2 sends only DCC locomotive commands instead of the re-
quired accessory commands.
Optionally, a SwitchPilot Extension relay module can be docked to
the SignalPilot. This facilitates setting up brake chapters or turnout
frog polarisation.
