Lenz digital plus LI101F Manual Download Page 1

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Interface LI101F

art. no. 23110

1. edition, 06 03

 

Interface for connecting a PC to the

Digital plus by Lenz 

®

 system.

 

All system functions supported by
command station can be controlled via
the PC (by means of a suitable
software sold seperately).

 RS232 

interface

 

Baud rate settable (19,200; 38,400,
57,600 and 115,200 Bd).

 

LI101F Tool: Software enclosed for
setting the baud rate and XpressNet
address. This software operates with
Windows

©

 9x, 2000, ME, and XP.

 

Additional information and data
protocol on enclosed data medium.

 Small, 

space-saving 

housing.

 

All cables required are included in the
delivery.

Summary of Contents for digital plus LI101F

Page 1: ...he PC by means of a suitable software sold seperately RS232 interface Baud rate settable 19 200 38 400 57 600 and 115 200 Bd LI101F Tool Software enclosed for setting the baud rate and XpressNet address This software operates with Windows 9x 2000 ME and XP Additional information and data protocol on enclosed data medium Small space saving housing All cables required are included in the delivery ...

Page 2: ...sioning the LI101F 5 The luminous diode LED 5 Installing the software 6 The program LI101F Tool 6 Selecting the COM port 8 Setting the XpressNet address of the LI101F 9 Setting the baud rate 10 Selecting the language 11 Problems with communication 12 Terminating the program 12 Data protocol between LI101F and computer 13 Demo programs 13 ...

Page 3: ...e connectors you must not operate the LI101F with those devices The fact that the connectors are similar does not automatically mean that you may use them for operation This is also true even if you are dealing with devices for the controlling of model railways Do not expose the LI101F to damp or direct sunlight If you still have unanswered questions even after reading this operating manual then p...

Page 4: ...B of a LZ100 or LZV100 simply cut the cable in the middle and connect the cable wires with the corresponding terminal screws of the LZ100 or LZV100 The pin assignment is shown in the illustration on the right don t use don t use Connection to the computer For the operation of the LI101F your computer requires a free RS232 port Use the connecting cable for the RS232 interface to connect the LI101F ...

Page 5: ... that the device is in operation and communicating with the command station Constant flashing however indicates that the LI101F is unable to communicate with the command station Possible explanations are The command station is in programming mode a decoder is being read out or programmed on the programming track The A or B line of the XpressNet are either not connected or wrongly connected The LI1...

Page 6: ...is icon to start the LI101F Tool The program LI101F Tool The LI101F Tool serves to check the communication between your PC and the digital system When the program is started the PC will immediately try to communicate with the Digital plus by Lenz command station via the interface The program assumes that the interface is connected to COM1 of your PC If you have selected a different free RS232 port...

Page 7: ... the LI101F Underneath you will find the set XpressNet address and the baud rate These settings can be altered with the LI101F Tool The set COM port is shown at the bottom left of the program window Next to it you will find the button which you can use to start the reading out process of the information of the interface and the command station Use the Quit button on the extreme right to terminate ...

Page 8: ...t of available COM ports Select the COM port to which you have connected the LI101F Picture 2 Click on the button Read The program now attempts to communicate with the LI101F via the newly set COM port If successful you will see the information displayed in Figure 1 Please note that the information shown in the area Lenz Central Unit Information may differ from the above shown illustration dependi...

Page 9: ...isplay New Address A drop down list showing the XpressNet addresses which are permitted will open up Picture 3 Selecting the XpressNet address Select the desired new address by clicking on it Please note that each XpressNet address may only be used once address 29 is reserved for the transmission module LC100 Use this address only if you are not using an LC100 When you have set the new XpressNet a...

Page 10: ...n Use the recommended baud rate or rates If you want to alter the baud rate click on the arrow pointing downwards next to the display New Baud Rate A drop down list showing the baud rates which are available will open up Picture 4 Selecting the baud rate Select the desired baud rate by clicking on it When you have set the new baud rate the button Write will appear next to the button Read Click on ...

Page 11: ...rmation LI101F Page 11 Selecting the language Picture 5 Selecting the language Using the right button of the mouse click on this symbol to open the language menu Select the program language which you prefer ...

Page 12: ...n Please check whether the correct COM port is set the connecting cable between COM and LI101F is connected correctly the interface is connected correctly with the XpressNet in which case the LED of the LI101F will not shine the digital system is turned on if the system is not turned on the LED of the LI101F will not shine Terminating the program Click on the button Quit to terminate the LI101F To...

Page 13: ... no responsibility for errors which may occur for similar reasons We accept no responsibility for direct or indirect damage resulting from improper use non observance of instructions use of transformers or other electrical equipment which is not authorised for use with model railways or transformers or other electrical equipment which has been altered or adapted or which is faulty Nor can we accep...

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