Esu LokPilot V4.0 User Manual (English)

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Esu LokPilot V4.0 Specifications

General

Brand	Esu
Model	LokPilot V4.0
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

How this manual helps you

4. How this manual helps you

Explains the manual's structure and content for effective use.

5. Introduction – The LokPilot Family

5.2. Members of the LokPilot Family

Detailed descriptions of different LokPilot V4.0 decoder models.

6. Installing the Decoder

6.2. Installing the Decoder

General guidelines for physically installing the decoder into a locomotive.

6.3. Locomotives with 8-pin NEM 652 interface

Specific installation instructions for NEM 652 interface.

Installing the Decoder

6.4. Locomotives with 6-pin NEM 651 interface

Specific installation instructions for NEM 651 interface.

6.6. Loks mit PluX-Schnittstelle

Installation instructions for PluX interface.

6.9.3. Connecting the Light Outputs, AUX1 and AUX2

Connecting lights to AUX1 and AUX2 outputs.

6.10.2. Optional "PowerPack"

Connecting an optional PowerPack for energy buffering.

6.5. Locomotives with 21MTC interface

Specific installation instructions for 21MTC interface.

6.7. Locomotives with Next18 interface

Installation instructions for Next18 interface.

6.8.6. Motor and track connections

General advice on motor and track wiring.

6.9. Connecting Additional Functions

How to connect additional functions like lights or LEDs.

6.9.2. Using LEDs

Guidelines for connecting LEDs to function outputs.

6.10. Connecting Capacitors

Connecting capacitors for reliable power pickup.

6.8.6.1. Connecting DC and Coreless Motors

How to connect DC and coreless motors.

Wiring diagram for LokPilot XL

6.8.4. Wiring diagram for LokPilot XL decoders

Wiring diagram for LokPilot XL decoders.

7. Initial Operation

7.2. Digital Operating Modes

Overview of operating modes with different digital systems.

7.2.1. DCC-Betrieb

Operating LokPilot decoders in DCC mode.

7.2.1.1. DCC Speed Steps („flashing lights")

Troubleshooting DCC speed steps and light issues.

Initial Operation

7.2.2. MotorolaⓇ mode

Operating LokPilot decoders in Motorola mode.

7.2.4. M4 mode

Operating LokPilot decoders in M4 mode.

7.3. Analogue mode

Operating LokPilot decoders in analogue mode.

7.3.1. Analogue DC operation

Operating LokPilot decoders in DC analogue mode.

8. Decoder Settings (Programming)

7.3.2. Analogue AC operation

Operating LokPilot decoders in AC analogue mode.

8.1. Adjustable Properties of Decoders

Overview of programmable decoder properties.

Programming

8.1.1. Configuration Variables (CVs)

Explanation of Configuration Variables (CVs).

8.2. Programming with popular digital systems

How to program with different digital systems.

8.2.3.1. Changing to the Programming Mode

How to enter programming mode on 6020/6021.

8.2.4. Programming with the Märklin® Mobile Station®

Programming LokPilot with Märklin Mobile Station.

8.2.6. Programming with the ESU LokProgrammer

Using ESU LokProgrammer for settings.

8.2.8. Programming with the ROCO® LokMaus II

Programming LokPilot with ROCO LokMaus II.

8.2.1. Programming with DCC Systems

Programming LokPilot with DCC systems.

8.2.3.2. Short Mode

Programming in short mode with 6020/6021.

8.2.5. Programming with the Märklin® Central Station

Programming LokPilot with Märklin Central Station.

8.2.7. Programming with the ROCO® Multimaus

Programming LokPilot with ROCO Multimaus.

8.2.2. Programming with the ESU ECOS

Programming LokPilot with ESU ECOS.

8.2.3.3. Long Mode

Programming in long mode with 6020/6021.

8.2.3. Programming with Märklin® 6021

Programming LokPilot with Märklin 6021.

9. Address Settings

9.1. Short Addresses in DCC mode

Setting short addresses (1-127) in DCC mode.

9.2. Long Addresses in DCC mode

Setting long addresses (128-10239) in DCC mode.

Address Settings

10. Adapting the Driving Characteristics

10.1. Acceleration and deceleration

Setting acceleration and deceleration times.

10.2. Starting Voltage, Maximum and Medium Speed

Adjusting start, max, and medium speeds.

Adapting the Driving Characteristics

10.3. Speed Curve

Defining custom speed curves using CVs.

10.5. Brake sectors

10.5.4. Lenz® ABC brake mode

10.7. Settings for analogue operation

10.4. Changing between operating modes

How the decoder handles transitions between digital/analogue sectors.

10.4.3. Changing from Analogue to Digital (Directional Bit)

Handling direction changes when entering digital sectors.

10.7.1. DC analogue operation

10.4.1. Changing from Digital to Analogue DC

Behavior when moving from digital to analogue DC.

10.4.4. Changing from Digital to Digital

Switching between DCC, Motorola, and Selectrix protocols.

10.7.2. AC analogue operation

10.6. Constant brake distance

11. Motor Control

11.1. Adjusting load compensation

Fine-tuning load compensation for smooth motor control.

11.1.1. Parameter for frequently used motors

11.1.2. Adjustments for other motors / „Fine Tuning"

11.1.2.1. Parameter „K"

Motor Control

11.1.2.2. Parameter „I"

11.4. Dynamic Drive Control: Up and Down the Hill

11.1.3. Automatic calibration of the motor

11.5. Settings for the C-Sinus motor

11.2. Turning off Load Compensation

12. Function outputs

12.1. Physical function outputs

12.2. Allocation of function buttons (Function Mapping)

Mapping function buttons to outputs.

12.2.1. Index CV access

Function outputs

12.2.2. Function Mapping chart

12.2.2.1. Conditions block

12.2.2.2. Physical function outputs

12.2.2.3. Logical outputs

Lighting effects

12.3. Special Effects on function outputs

12.3.2. Adjusting effects desired

12.2.4. Allocation of function keys with the LokProgrammer

12.3.1. Switching on outputs and different options

12.3.7. Digital couplers

12.4. Analogue settings

12.3.7.2. Automatic Coupler Function (Removing/Pushing)

12.3.8. Servo settings

13. Decoder Reset

13.1. With DCC Systems or 6020/6021

13.2. With Märklin® systems (mfx® decoders)

13.3. With the ESU LokProgrammer

20. List of all supported CVs

20.1. DCC decoders

List of supported CVs for DCC decoders.

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