Lokommander II Next18 ECU
User Manual firmware 5.10.306
Version 0.5.07
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8.
Setting up the decoder
Before connecting to the digital Command Station please make sure that:
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All connections were made in the right way
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There are no short circuits or loose/poor connections
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The wiring is not touching moving parts
If the decoder that is to be programed is already installed in a locomotive, it is recommended to power it
on placed on a programing track assuring that it is the only one connected.
The first action after powering on is to perform a reset (write any value but not 128 in CV8) to make
sure that factory default values are loaded and to set the desired new address in CV1. The decoder comes
with default address 3 that can be changed also to extended address (see Decoder address).
During the read/write process the Command Station is sending the requests and the decoder is sending
back an acknowledge pulse that must be >100mA. In very few cases the 100mA is not achieved so the
Command Station will not be able to receive the confirmation. To increase the acknowledge current pulse
CV132 has be used. Switching bits to 1 will turn on the specific output, so more current will be drawn from
the locomotive.
