Lenz Digital plus LH101 - LH101 Function Overview; Locomotive Control Basics; Traction Operations; Layout Control Features

8 Operating manual LH101
2 Function overview of the LH101
This section provides a short overview of the functions of the LH101.
The use of these functions is described further below. Cross
references refer you to the corresponding page in this operating
manual.
Display
The LH101 has a large luminous LCD display.
Locomotive addresses
The locomotive address range is 1 to 9999. Address 0 is
used to control an analogue locomotive in the digital
circuit. (p. 17)
Changing speed and
direction
Use the rotary knob to change the locomotive’s speed and
direction. (p. 21)
Stack
8 stack slots for fast selection of locomotive addresses.
Two operating modes
Standard mode:
In this mode (ex-factory setting), use the rotary knob to
decrease the speed step to 0. (p. 21)
Shunting mode:
In this mode, use the rotary knob to decrease the speed
step to 1. Press the rotary knob to stop the locomotive. Let
the locomotive slowly approach the desired location, then
press the rotary knob to stop the locomotive.
The advantage of this mode while shunting: You can
decrease the speed until the locomotive stops without
having to look at the manual control and without risking
that the locomotives stops too early. (p. 23)
Emergency off
Use the emergency off to immediately stop one or all
locomotives. (p. 29)
Switching locomotive
decoder functions
You can access up to 28 functions in locomotive
decoders. (p. 24)
Configuring locomotive
decoder functions
You can set each function of a locomotive decoder to
permanent or temporary operation. (p. 25)
Setting the speed step
mode
Use the LH101 to set the speed steps for the locomotive
address currently displayed. (p. 25)
Double traction (DTR)
Two locomotives are controlled as if they were one. (p.
43)
Multiple traction (MTR)
Several locomotives are controlled with a common
locomotive address. (p. 48)
Switching points and
signals
Use the LH101 manual control to switch up to 1024 points,
signals and other magnetic articles. (p. 30
Routes
You can save up to 16 routes with 16 steps each in the
LH101. (p. 33)
Club modes
The LH101 is capable of two so-called “club modes“ in
which certain functions are blocked. This ensures that
model railway enthusiasts who are not fully familiar with