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Esu LokPilot V3.0 User Manual

Esu LokPilot V3.0
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User manual
7. edition, November 2009
LokPilot V3.0
LokPilot V3.0 DCC
LokPilot V3.0 M4
LokPilot XL V3.0
LokPilot micro V3.0
LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
LokPilot Fx V3.0
LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
LokPilot V3.0
P/N 51978

Table of Contents

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Esu LokPilot V3.0 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEsu
ModelLokPilot V3.0
CategoryMedia Converter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Notes

Introduction – The LokPilot Family

LokPilot V3.0 Decoders - an Overview

Comparison table detailing features and specifications of various LokPilot V3.0 models.

Motor Control

Details compatibility with various DC and coreless motors.

Programming

Explains programming modes like POM and compatibility with digital systems.

Installing the Decoder

Installing the Decoder

Instructions on physical mounting, avoiding short circuits, and heat management.

Locomotives with 8-pole NEM 652-Interface

Step-by-step guide for installing decoders with NEM 652 connectors.

Locomotives with 6-pole NEM 651-Interface

Guide for installing decoders with the 6-pole NEM 651 connector.

Locomotives with 21MTC Interface

Instructions for installing decoders with the 21MTC interface.

Motor and Track Connections

General guidelines for connecting motors and track, emphasizing care.

Initial Operation

Digital Operating Modes

Describes operation with different digital systems like DCC, Motorola, Selectrix.

Decoder Settings (Programming)

Introduction to adjusting decoder parameters and CVs.

Adjustable Properties of Decoders

Overview of software-governed properties that can be adjusted.

Configuration Variables (CVs)

Explains the concept of Configuration Variables (CVs) for decoder settings.

Programming with popular Digital Systems

Guides on programming LokPilot decoders with various digital systems.

Programming with DCC Systems

Instructions for programming using DCC systems, including POM.

Programming with the ESU ECOS

How to program decoders using the ESU ECOS command station.

Programming with Märklin® 6021

Guide for programming with the Märklin® 6021 central unit.

Programming with the Märklin® Mobile Station®

Instructions for programming using the Märklin® Mobile Station®.

Programming with the Märklin® Central Station

Guide for programming with the Märklin® Central Station.

Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer

Easiest method for setting CVs using the ESU LokProgrammer.

Address Settings

Short Addresses in DCC Mode

How to set short (1-127) addresses for DCC operation.

Long Addresses in DCC Mode

How to set long (4-digit) addresses in DCC mode using CVs.

Adapting the Driving Characteristics

Acceleration and Deceleration

Setting independent acceleration and deceleration times.

Starting Voltage, Maximum and Medium Speed

Setting minimum, medium, and maximum speeds for locomotive control.

Speed Curve

Defining custom speed curves using CVs or the speed table.

Changing between Operating Modes

How locomotives transition between digital and analog sectors.

Brake Sectors

Configuring brake sectors for stopping trains at signals or specific points.

Constant Brake Distance

Setting a constant brake distance independent of speed using CV 254.

Motor Control

Adjusting Load Compensation

Fine-tuning load compensation for smooth motor control.

Parameter for frequently used Motors

Recommended BACK-EMF settings for various common motors.

Adjustments for other Motors / „Fine Tuning"

Adjusting load compensation (CVs 53-55) for optimal motor performance.

Parameter „K"

Adjusting CV 54 ("K") to influence load control response strength.

Parameter „I"

Adjusting CV 55 ("I") for motor inertia and smooth operation.

Reference Voltage

Setting CV 53 for motor EMF voltage at maximum revs.

Dynamic Drive Control: Up and Down the Hill

Using CV 56 to adjust load control influence for prototypical gradients.

Function outputs

Allocation of Function Buttons (Function Mapping)

How to assign functions to specific F-buttons for control.

Special Effects on Function Outputs

Explains various lighting and special effects for function outputs.

Switching on Outputs and Different Options

Details enabling outputs and selecting from 12 different lighting effects.

Adjust Lamp Brightness

How to adjust the brightness of individual lamps in 15 steps.

Decoder Reset

Special Functions

RailCom®

Firmware Update

Technical Data

List of all supported CVs

DCC Decoders

Comprehensive list of CVs for DCC LokPilot decoders.

M4-Decoder

List of CVs specifically supported by M4-Decoder models.

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