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7.3. Analogue Mode
All LokPilot decoders are set ex factory to operate in analogue
mode as well.
Please take note of the remarks in chapter 10.4 if the decoder
should move repeatedly from analogue into digital sectors and
back.
7.3.1. Analogue DC operation
LokPilot V3.0
LokPilot V3.0 DCC
LokPilot micro V3.0
LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
LokPilot XL V3.0
LokPilot Fx V3.0
LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
LokPilot decoders work on conventional DC layouts. Ex works,
load compensation is active. This provides smooth control of
your locomotives even at low speeds (in DC mode as well). Since
load compensation requires about 3 – 4 Volts as „base voltage“
you must turn the throttle further than normal (=locomotives
without decoder) before the locomotive starts moving.
7.3.2. Analogue AC Operation
LokPilot V3.0
LokPilot V3.0 M4
LokPilot XL V3.0
LokPilot Fx V3.0
Other LokPilot decoders than the ones mentioned above are
not suitable for analogue AC mode. AC will definitely lead to
the destruction of the decoder!
Where intended, LokPilot decoders support operation with AC
transformers. Therefore, the LokPilot decoder can simply replace
the old directional relay. Load compensation is active (similar to
DC mode) and provides smooth control and slow-speed-
performance you have never seen before. The LokPilot V3.0
recognised the pulse for changing direction as usual. Just wait
until the locomotive has stopped prior to changing direction.
Never issue the „Change of Direction“ command to a moving
locomotive! This could lead to damaged gears!
We cannot recommend the use of the old (blue) Märklin®
transformers that where originally designed for 110/220 Volt.
Depending on their age and their tolerance range, the pulse for
changing direction could be too high in case of increased mains
voltage and therefore destroy the LokPilot decoder.
Do yourself and your locomotives a favour and purchase a suitable
Märklin® transformer (220V version = No. 6647, 110V version =
No. 6646) – your locomotives and decoders will thank you with
longer product life!
8. Decoder Settings (Programming)
Chapter 8 covers setting various parameters of the LokPilot
decoder. Should you not be familiar with the handling of CVs
please take the time to read these occasionally quite complex
instructions.
After an introduction into the world of parameters in chapter
8.1, we explain in the following section 8.2 how to change various
parameters in DCC mode and with Märklin® central units.
The chapters 9 to 16 explain which parameters have what kind
of influence on the behaviour of the LokPilot decoder.
8.1. Adjustable Properties of Decoders
The hardware determines some features such as the number of
function outputs as well as the maximum permitted current of
the motor output and therefore they are not programmable.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of possibilities to influence the
behaviour of the LokPilot decoder by adjusting software-governed
properties.
Initial Operation
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