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Getting Set Up and Started

Preparations

The following components are required to get started:

60 VA power-supply unit, connecting cable between the power-supply unit and the Central Station, 
connecting wires between the Central Station and the track layout, rolling stock and/or solenoid 
accessories.

Connect the parts as shown in the following illustrations.

Connections to C Track    or Connections to K Track   or 1 Gauge feeder connection and/or

60173

B 0

B 0

B 0

B 0

power

Aux

60173

USB

Sx

B 0

prog

B 0

B 0

B 0

power

C Track Programming Track  or  K Track Programming Track  or  1 Gauge programming track and/or

Connections to the Layout

60

17

3

B

0 B

Aux

60

17

3

US
B

Sx

Connections to the Programming Track

The programming track may not have any direct electrical contact with the layout, nor can it have 
additional users (examples: lighting, turnout decoders, light track bumper, etc.) connected to it. 
The programming track is required to read out, program, and process locomotive decoders.

The only possible connections are those shown!

0

0

0

B

B

B

0

0

0

B

B

B

Connecting the power supply to the Central Station 
and calibrating the touchscreen (Display) when 
turning the Central Station on the fi rst time.

The maker fi eld near this text appears in different positions (5 times) 
on the display. Please confi rm this symbol by touching it with the 
stylus 

exactly in the middle.

The calibration procedure is ended after that and the locomotive 
controller display will appear after a short time.

power

Aux

60

0

prog

0

0

0

Summary of Contents for Central Station 60215

Page 1: ...Central Station Controlling Switching Running ...

Page 2: ...control Locomotive Image and Name Locomotive Menu Direction Indicator Stylus Function Symbols 8 15 Locomotive Menu Locomotive Menu Aux 60173 USB Sx B 0 prog B 0 B 0 B 0 power Power supply unit Track Programming Track Input Output Network PC Active Speaker or Headphones opt Booster 60174 opt Keyboard Mouse or USB Stick Mobile Station Connections Front of Unit Back of Unit Locomotive Card Locomotive...

Page 3: ...73 USB Sx Connections to the Programming Track The programming track may not have any direct electrical contact with the layout nor can it have additional users examples lighting turnout decoders light track bumper etc connected to it The programming track is required to read out program and process locomotive decoders The only possible connections are those shown 0 0 0 B B B 0 0 0 B B B Connectin...

Page 4: ...Running a Locomotive Function switch Selecting Controlling Selecting a Locomotive mfx locomotive recognized Data from the mfx locomotive completely read in Confirm The mfx locomotive is ready to run and can already be operated If it becomes necessary we re commend that the locomotive be added to in the locomotive list as shown starting on Page 47 Registering mfx locomotive You can start immediately...

Page 5: ... avail able These are arranged numerically in ascending order and can be activated from a standard keyboard We recommend that you check the settings for the type of decoder before using it Page 56 3 5 1 Selecting Controlling Loading the Basic Configuration for DCC Running a Locomotive Function switch Do Reset_DCC After that the basic con figuration for the Central Station is set to DCC This facilita...

Page 6: ...tem is only ensured when you use only tested Märklin system components Märklin s manufacturer s warranty therefore becomes invalid if you use any other make of product with the Central Station The operator is thereby responsible for damages arising from the use of other makes of products Adhere to the techniques and principles presented in this instruction manual when connecting your layout to the...

Page 7: ...43 Control Õ ÊUÊ ÌiÀ ÊUÊ ...

Page 8: ... typing in the symbol Locomotive with an mfx Decoder Registering and or taking into the locomotive list Place your locomotive with an mfx decoder on the programming track This can also be done while the layout is in operation The locomotive registers itself as shown in the following illustrations The registration can be done with an icon and locomotive name as well as without Additional processing...

Page 9: ...s Keypad Locomotive Description Select Icon Locomotive Address or opens the 10 digit keypad small or large Read Locomotive Address Switch Settings Decoder Address 4 or 8 DIP Switches Online Help Confirm and Save Cancel without Saving Read Status Display Save Data Symbol Selection for the Display on the Mobile Station 0 Tip Basically the decoders can be used in mixed operation You can decide by addr...

Page 10: ... that influence the locomotive s running characteristics when controlled with the Central Station The settings can be done in the fields with or In our example acceleration and braking delay these settings affect the Central Station s controllers and are not supported by this type of decoder The speedometer setting is for the display on the Central Station s screen and has no influence on the maximum...

Page 11: ...done in the fields with or In our example acceleration and braking delay as well as the speedometer You can find additional possible settings in the section Configuring a Locomotive Page 48 Selecting the decoder type Reading the existing decoder address Confirm The locomotive is now entered It can be added to or changed as shown starting on Page 48 Place the locomotive on the programming track oder Th...

Page 12: ...comotive to be processed should be called up on one of the two control lers Then go with this locomotive to the configuration mode as shown here Function Symbols 0 7 Function Symbols 8 15 Add Shuttle Train Route Button for Resetting the Locomotive Decoder Change Deco der CVs In the configuration mode there are additional icons available for the supplementary setup of the locomotive Send data to loco...

Page 13: ...g intervention into the behavior of the decoder and can lead to the decoder becoming unusable when incorrect entries are made Please use the instructions for your loco motive and our extensive help resources when doing this The locomotive is reset to factory default settings if this is supported by the decoder Please note that not every locomotive supports all functions and characteristics Please ...

Page 14: ...t confirm change Adding another function 1 Selecting a button 2 Selecting a symbol selection 3 Adding a function 4 Editing a selected function You can change functions or assign characteristics to the functions dim blink etc 5 Storing changes 6 The new function can now be tested You can insert change or store other functions Data are transmitted and the configurati on mode is closed ...

Page 15: ...for this on the configuration for the locomotive Accept locomotive from Locomotive Card You can accept locomotives from existing cards or write to a locomotive card Read Insert the locomotive card as shown into the card reader The data are taken into the locomotive list and you can start Make sure that the chip on the card is facing down Write only in the configuration mode Insert the locomotive car...

Page 16: ... m u multiple unit consists of at least 2 locomotives You can however also have several locomotives in a consist The number of locomotives is limited by the current draw for users in the power consumption area Only locomotives similar to one another in their running characteristics should be used in an m u consist Add the first locomotive in the m u consist ...

Page 17: ...ve Now and then you should generate a data backup in the menu setup You should always do this data backup after changes to data You can then produce the old status from this backup and thereby have your locomotive list available again Turning off the Central Station Go to the Setup menu before turning the Central Station off Select Shut down and confirm the selection The Stop Button will light up o...

Page 18: ...54 Keyboard Ê ÌÀ ÊUÊ iÌÌ Ê1 ...

Page 19: ...entral Station has booted up and can be controlled using the standard control surface see illustrations Tip We recommend that you set up the solenoid accessories with the symbols and descriptions that properly go with them in order to have better management of the accessories See the next section Ö Setting up Solenoid Accessories iÞL À Ê iÌÌ ÊÕ Ê i Ê VViÃÃ À iÃÊUÊ Ìi ÊLÞÊ Ìi 1 2 Controlling Turnou...

Page 20: ...Ì ÊÕ Ê i Ê VViÃÃ À iÃÊUÊ Ìi ÊLÞÊ Ìi Ê 3 Check the setting for the turnout decoder 4 5 C 5 1 Selecting the Desired Address 9 10 Confirm entry 5 5 1 Any programming of your DCC turnout decoder must be done according to the instructions for that decoder ...

Page 21: ...spond to the display then the blue wires for the connection in question must be swapped Checking Accessory Function 15 15 1 If the solenoid accessory does not operate despite the correct address please check the wires at the track connection 11 Set the switching duration We recommend a duration between 250 500 milliseconds Tip Basically the addresses for the decoders can be used in mixed operation...

Page 22: ...ard Keep the programming bracket it will be needed in the future for address changes 76391 Hp1 76395 c or 76393 Hp1 Hp2 76397 If a distant signal is mounted on the mast of a home signal this distant signal must now also be programmed Changing signal aspects will now blink in the active programming mode Now press the signal image for the professional quality color light signal set up on the Keyboar...

Page 23: ...59 Layout ià ÊUÊ ÌÀ Ê ...

Page 24: ...Symbol A complete description of the symbols is available in our Help function Setting up a Layout The Layout level of control on the Central Station simplifies setting up and operating solenoid accessories and routes on a model railroad later on After a Layout has been set up turnouts signals or routes can be activated by pressing on a symbol Several Layout pages can be constructed in a Central St...

Page 25: ...onds to the track plan Place additional symbols according to the track plan Adding a Route In our example there is only 1 route available for use If several routes are available then the desired route can be selected with the arrow button Confirm selection The route has been added Select signal from the solenoid accessories as before The signal has been added ...

Page 26: ... Accessories with the Layout After you have set up your Layout track diagram you can control individual solenoid accessories or complete routes by touching the symbols You can identify the status of particular solenoid accessories from the track diagram Important Note Before you turn the Central Station off perform the function Shutdown in order to ensure that all data has been saved Data may be l...

Page 27: ...63 Memory Ê iÌÕ ÊUÊ ÌÀ ...

Page 28: ...eration or Setting up a Route The Memory part of the Central Station is used to set up and operate routes on a model railroad Sixteen Memory windows are available for this function We recommend that you set up the appropriate items on your Memorys before setting up the Layouts page Routes are used so that you can activate several solenoid accessories with the press of a single button With automati...

Page 29: ...eration Start the route The route is now in the operation mode Controlling a Route Existing routes can be integrated into a route Deleting a Route You can deactivate solenoid accessories individually or you can deactivate the route by deleting all of the elements and chang ing the name to the basic setting ex A5 Important Note Before you turn the Central Station off perform the function Shutdown i...

Page 30: ...66 Setup Ê iÊUÊ V Õ ÊUÊ iÌÌ Ã ...

Page 31: ...menu can be used to adapt the Central Station to your personal needs For example speed indicator status inquiry mouse pointer function icon color and language After you have stored the setting in memory as a 2nd or auxiliary controller you can determine here whether the two controllers are supposed to be synchronized with the master Central Station You do this by calling up the menu CS here After ...

Page 32: ... Information about Devices Connected to the Central Station The 6015 6017 Booster cannot be displayed After you have plugged the Mobile Station in it will register itself automatically After the registration procedure is over locomotives can be added to or removed from this Mobile Station Up to 10 locomotives can be assigned to the Mobile Station save and exit exit without saving save and process ...

Page 33: ...69 System Architecture 60061 60101 60213 60214 60215 60213 60214 60215 60061 60101 60061 60101 ...

Page 34: ...Get yourself the Märklin Mobile Station App English abbreviation for application in the App StoreSM and install this application on your controller Then connect your Central Station to your WLAN router Apple the Apple logo iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc ...

Page 35: ... Available Symbols Appendix Rear Telex coupler Front Telex coupler Rear pantograph Front pantograph Rear headlight s Front headlight s Raise Blower motor s Running gear lights Blowing out the cylinders Magnet Up Down Left Right Acceleration braking delay Pump Brake squealing Relay steps Generator Operating sounds Motor Station announcement s Coal being shoveled Doors being closed Doors being opene...

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