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Esu SwitchPilot 3 Plus User Manual

Esu SwitchPilot 3 Plus
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Instruction manual
2. Edition, May 2021
P/N 01721-24977
From Decoder Firmware 3.0.9
51831 SwitchPilot 3 Plus
SwitchPilot 3 Plus
SWitch Pilot

Table of Contents

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Esu SwitchPilot 3 Plus Specifications

General IconGeneral
DCC CompatibilityYes
Motorola CompatibilityYes
Servo ControlYes
UpdateableYes, via ESU LokProgrammer
Connector TypeScrew terminals
Control TypeDCC, Motorola
ProtectionShort circuit and overload protection

Summary

1. Declaration of Conformity

2. WEEE Declaration

3. Important Notes

4. Features

4.1. General Features

Overview of the SwitchPilot 3 Plus capabilities, including output types and power sources.

4.2. Technical Data

Details on input voltage, outputs, output power, feedback, modes, configuration, and dimensions.

4.3. Scope of delivery

Lists the items included in the SwitchPilot 3 Plus package and available accessories.

4.4. Operating modes

4.4.1. Pulse operation

Describes the pulse operation mode, ideal for solenoid turnout drives.

4.4.2. Operating PECO turnout drives

Details the PECO mode for optimal control of PECO drives, with enhanced current for peak needs.

4.4.3. K83 operation (momentary action mode)

Explains K83 mode for turnout drives with end position shutdown or uncoupling tracks.

4.4.4. K84 Operation (Bistable continuous operation)

Describes K84 mode for bistable continuous operation, suitable for lighting and signals.

4.4.5. Alternate flasher mode

Details the alternating flasher mode for illuminating St. Andrew's crosses.

5. Connection to the digital system

5.1. Terminals

Identifies and describes all terminals on the SwitchPilot 3 Plus for connecting accessories and power.

5.2. Power supply by the digital system

Explains how to power the SwitchPilot 3 Plus directly from the digital system's track output.

5.3. External power supply

Recommends using an external power supply for larger layouts and details requirements.

5.4. Wiring the outputs

5.4.1. Solenoid turnout drives

Provides wiring instructions for connecting solenoid turnout drives to the outputs.

5.4.2. Daylight signals with incandescent lamps or LEDs

Details wiring for daylight signals with lamps or LEDs, requiring K84 mode.

5.4.3. Uncoupling tracks

Explains wiring for uncoupling tracks using momentary action mode.

5.5. Connecting the SwitchPilot Extension

5.5.1. Relay outputs

Details the connection and functionality of relay outputs on the extension module.

5.5.2. Motorized turnout drives

Explains how to control motorized turnout drives using the extension module.

5.5.3. LGB® Turnout drive

Shows the wiring for LGB® turnout drives and their operation.

5.5.4. Turnout frog polarization

Describes how to set turnout frog polarization using the SwitchPilot Extension Module.

6. Configuration with OLED

6.1. Relationship between accessory addresses and turnout numbers

Explains how accessory addresses and turnout numbers are assigned and linked.

6.1.1. Assigning turnout numbers

Provides a step-by-step guide to assigning turnout numbers directly on the SwitchPilot 3 Plus.

6.2. Introduction to the operating structure

Details the use of the OLED display and buttons for navigating and configuring the decoder.

6.3. Address mode for ROCO® command stations

Explains how to set the address mode for compatibility with ROCO® command stations.

6.4. Configuring outputs

Describes how to individually configure each output's mode, time, and zoom settings.

6.5. Setting fade-in and fade-out times

Details how to set fade-in and fade-out times for smooth lighting effects.

6.6.1. Display software version & track voltage

Explains how to view the decoder's hardware/software versions and supply voltage.

6.6.2. Displaying output states

Describes how to interpret the output state information shown on the display.

7. Configuration with LokProgrammer

8. Configuration POM (Programming on the Main)

8.1. Connection to the digital system

Explains that no special connections are needed for POM configuration.

8.2. Reading and writing CVs with POM

Guides on how to read and write CVs using POM via the command station.

9. Configuration with the programming track

9.1. Connection to the digital system

Details the wiring required for configuring via the programming track.

9.2. Read & Write CVs

Guides on reading and writing CVs using the programming track.

10. Learning turnout numbers from command station

11. RailCom®

11.1. RailCom® Configuration

Details how to enable or disable RailCom® functionality on the SwitchPilot 3.

12. Reset to factory default (decoder reset)

12.1. With the programming button

Describes the procedure for resetting the decoder using the programming button.

12.2. With DCC systems

Explains how to reset the decoder by writing a specific value to CV 8.

12.3. With the display

Details how to perform a decoder reset directly using the device's display.

13. Support

14. Menu reference

15. Solenoid address & turnout numbers

List of all supported CVs

17. Warranty certificate

18. Change history

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