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5

Features 

4. Features  

ESU SwitchPilot 3 decoders are optimized for stationary use on 

your model train layout and can switch conventional solenoid 

turnout drives, daylight signals, magnetic uncouplers, incande-

scent lamps (bulbs) or other stationary electric loads.

4.1. General Features

The SwitchPilot 3 has 8 transistor outputs for switching up to 4 

solenoid accessories (e.g.: turnouts) or 8 other electric loads such 

as uncoupling tracks or incandescent lamps. Each output can be 

individually programmed for the purpose of use and is electroni-

cally protected against overload and short circuit.
The SwitchPilot 3 can receive its power directly from the digital 

system or an external DC or AC power supply.
SwitchPilot 3 supports multi-protocol operation and can be used 

with central units supporting the Märklin® Motorola® system 

(e.g.: 6021, Central Station® or Mobile Station®) as well as DCC 

enabled command stations. Configuration can be carried out on 

the main (POM – Programming on the Main) and the program-

ming 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.
If desired, a SwitchPilot 3 can transmit feedback reporting the 

turnout status directly to the ECoS command station via Rail-

Com®.
For simplifying the rather cumbersome configuration of accessory 

decoders, the SwitchPilot 3 has an innovative operating concept 

consisting of a 4-line, illuminated OLED display and three input 

buttons. All settings can be checked directly on the decoder at 

any time with the help of the display and changed, if so desired. 

„Programming” with the help of your command station is not 

required. It cannot get any easier. 

4.2. Technical Data

SwitchPilot 3

Input voltage

12V - 20V DC power supply

12V - 16V AC power supply

Digital track voltage

Outputs

8 Transistor outputs

Maximum load 1.5A each (2.5A for 

100msec) arranged in 4 groups as a pair

Short-circuit and overload-protected

Output power

Complete module 2A (2.5A for 100msec)

Feedback inputs

8 inputs for turnout status.

Query via RailCom® with ECoS possible

Operating modes

DCC „Accessory Decoder” with Rail-

Com® (addressing according to RCN-213 

or ROCO®). Turnout numbers 1 - 2048.

Märklin® Motorola®. Turnout numbers 

1 - 256. K83 and K84 operating modes.

Configuration

0.91” OLED display with 3 buttons

Dimensions

86mm x 86mm x 25mm

4.3. Scope of delivery

The SwitchPilot 3 is supplied with 5 detachable terminal blocks (1x 

4-pole for the track connection, 4x 5-pole for the outputs) as well 

as this operating manual. Under part number 51800.SP.01 a pack 

of replacement terminal blocks is available from ESU.

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Страница 1: ...Instruction manual 1 Edition January 2021 P N 00221 24443 From Decoder Firmware 3 0 9 51830 SwitchPilot 3 SwitchPilot 3 SWitch Pilot...

Страница 2: ...Relationship between accessory addresses and turnout numbers 16 6 1 1 Assigning turnout numbers 17 6 2 Introduction to the operating structure 18 6 3 Address mode for ROCO command stations 19 Content...

Страница 3: ...dienen Lieferm glichkeiten und alle sonstigen Rechte vorbehalten Elektrische und mechanische Ma angaben sowie Abbildungen ohne Gew hr Jede Haftung f r Sch den und Folgesch den durch nicht bestimmungs...

Страница 4: ...e decoder Therefore a request Please carefully work through this manual prior to commissioning Although all SwitchPilot decoders are very robust a wrong con nection could destroy the device If in doub...

Страница 5: ...transmit feedback reporting the turnout status directly to the ECoS command station via Rail Com For simplifying the rather cumbersome configuration of accessory decoders the SwitchPilot 3 has an inno...

Страница 6: ...leased beforehand If the button is pressed longer than the Operating modes pre determined pulse time the output will still be switched off Limiting the switch on time prevents accessories to blow Opti...

Страница 7: ...ction mode In K83 mode the output remains active until the button on the command station or control panel is released This operating mode is suitable for turnout drives with end position shutdown or f...

Страница 8: ...t B behave like a change over switch Optionally the output can also be slowly dimmed up and dimmed down so called zoom for incandescent lamp simulation The K84 operation is well suited for lighting ap...

Страница 9: ...g St Andrew s crosses at level crossings 4 4 6 Operating mode switch With the decoder s mode switch you can quickly switch all output pairs simultaneously to the k83 or k84 mode regardless of how they...

Страница 10: ...r supply We recommend an external power supply particularly for larger layouts because then the energy for powering the drives does not add to the load for the command station or booster c Connect the...

Страница 11: ...your command station For more information see Chapter 9 5 3 External power supply For larger layouts with many electric loads we recommend the use of an external power supply DC and AC power supplies...

Страница 12: ...tation respectively con trol panel diverging and straight route are reversed please swap the wires at terminals Out A and Out B The power consumption of PECO switch drives is so high that the PECO ope...

Страница 13: ...ig 8 Terminal 4 You can use either Terminal Out A or Out B depending on whether you want to activate the uncoup ler with the diverging or straight turnout button b or a Figure 9 Connection of the turn...

Страница 14: ...o active b Terminals for ground and U rectified track voltage sup plied by SwitchPilot 3 for powering DC turnout motors 5 6 2 Motorized turnout drives Motorized turnout drives can be controlled with t...

Страница 15: ...arisiert werden Wiring the outputs 5 6 3 LGB Turnout drive The wiring is as shown in Fig 12 Unless reprogrammed the mo tors are supplied with electricity for approx 520 msec and are then switched off...

Страница 16: ...for accessory decoders or forgotten addresses of decoders installed on the layout Even assigning the decoder address presented many model railway enthusiasts with major obstacles Reading the currently...

Страница 17: ...the SwitchPilot 3 should display its current turnout numbers directly in plain text c Press the PROG OK button The turnout numbers should now flash inverse d Press the button or to select the desired...

Страница 18: ...options With the help of the and buttons you can scroll between the individual panels a Name of the panel b Name of setting option 1 c Value of the setting option 1 d Name of setting option 2 e Value...

Страница 19: ...the standard setting use a different computation method to calculate the turnout num bers from the accessory addresses Set the decoder to ROCO to ensure that the SwitchPilot 3 handles instructions fr...

Страница 20: ...s also displayed FADEIN FADEOUT Time 260ms If the SwitchPilot 3 is powered directly by the command station Voltage displays the digital track voltage otherwise the voltage of the connected power suppl...

Страница 21: ...r each feedback input a bar represents that a feedback has been detected 7 Configuration with LokProgrammer Please always use the latest PC software for your LokProgrammer but at least version 5 1 0 T...

Страница 22: ...t 3 decoder and read them subject to the capabilities of the command station With the ECoS this is done as follows Go to the main programming menu of the ECoS Select POM DCC and Accessory decoder Sele...

Страница 23: ...er is displayed Press the PROG OK button then the previous turnout numbers factory default 0001 0004 will flash inversely The decoder is now ready to learn an address as soon as an accessory of the de...

Страница 24: ...RAILCOM Mode Enabled CH2 Enabled Figure 18 New magnetic article with RailCom 11 2 Turnout status feedback with the ECoS The ESU ECoS can display the current turnout status and immedi ately display dev...

Страница 25: ...tton The turnout numbers are now flashing because the SwitchPilot 3 expects to assign new turnout numbers as described in chapter 6 1 Confirm the turnout numbers with PROG OK or first assign the new t...

Страница 26: ...case we ask you to make these available to us either in our support forum or to contact us by e mail We also provide a telephone hotline which should only be used in the case of really special reques...

Страница 27: ...led 04 OUTPUT MODE 2 Mode Impulse Time 520ms Zoom Disabled Mode IMPULSE PECO K83 K84 AltFlash Time 130 ms 195 ms 2015 ms Zoom Disabled Enabled 05 OUTPUT MODE 3 Mode Impulse Time 520ms Zoom Disabled Mo...

Страница 28: ...HW 3 0 SW 3 0 9 Voltage 18 4V HW Hardware version of the decoder SW Software version of the decoder Update with LokProgrammer Voltage Supply voltage of the decoder if necessary rail tension 11 FEEDBAC...

Страница 29: ...29...

Страница 30: ...3 134 135 136 34 34 0 Turnout numbers Address CV1 CV 9 137 138 139 140 35 35 0 141 142 143 144 36 36 0 145 146 147 148 37 37 0 149 150 151 152 38 38 0 153 154 155 156 39 39 0 157 158 159 160 40 40 0 1...

Страница 31: ...408 102 38 1 409 410 411 412 103 39 1 413 414 415 416 104 40 1 417 418 419 420 105 41 1 421 422 423 424 106 42 1 425 426 427 428 107 43 1 429 430 431 432 108 44 1 Turnout numbers Address CV1 CV 9 433...

Страница 32: ...alternately active Duty cycle multiple of 130 ms 32 63 Continuous bis tableoperation K84 compatible Either Out A or Out B active permanent output 64 4 Configuration Output 2 Defines the properties of...

Страница 33: ...an be used to create a prototypical cross fading of light signals 0 15 0 Bit Description Value 0 Zoom function active for output 1 1 1 Zoom function active for output 2 2 2 Zoom function active for ou...

Страница 34: ...34 Change history 18 Change history 1 Edition December 2020 Initial Document...

Страница 35: ...laim please fill in the enclosed failure report card as detailed and precise as possible and return it with your faulty product Please use the appropriate postage when shipping to ESU Extend of warran...

Страница 36: ...Phone Date Signature 2 Error Transistor outputs Short circuit Servo outputs No function from the start No Function Programming on the Main 3 Error description 4 Receipt Please enclose your receipt in...

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