Instruction manual ECoSControl Radio
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1. 12 10 3 Running locos 7 12 10 4 Loco is blocked 2 13 11 Switching accessories amp Routes 13 11 1 Interlocking panel Winden 12 11 2 Switching accessarlese see T3 11 3 Select an interlocking panel is 12 Emergency stOp aaneen eeen 14 13 Battery life on one charge 14 14 Configuration MENU aanne 14 14 1 Lanquage nn 14 14 2 Contrast aren ee EEE 14 14 3 Radio channel en 14 eE OADE aD T ile 14s 8 UO seco cen ee 15 VALS ON eN eeann 15 aL Eerclaliclant Ne EE 15 CE aaa re ne 15 ORRE eing ME SPEL 15 14 10 Sequence for keyboard entries 15 VAL Selma COW 15 15 ESU Support amp Registration uu2a2222222222200 16 B O aa 16 15 2 FORUM E 16 LES Kune Non 16 VE ATIE oere IEEEEEENIIEEEEHEREEEREERERE 17 LEL CAC CN 17 17 Warranty Certificate 22 2222222400220002002000000000 19 En Come One 19 i ie ion vanen CXCIUSIONS 19 1 Declaration of conformity We ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm declare in sole responsibility that the product 50111 ESU ECoSControl Radio is in compliance with the following standards EN 71 1 3 1988 6 1994 EN 50088 1996 EN 55014 Teil 1 part 2 1993 EN 61000 3 2 1995 EN 60742 1995 EN 61558 2 7 1998 according to the directive 88 378 EWG 89 336 EWG 73 23 EWG ETSI EN300 328 2007 04 The ECoSCon2. A 5 4 Locos In the loco mode the most important parameters such as the name and symbol of the loco speed and status of function buttons are displayed for easy handling You can then change the speed using the joystick Subject to the digital protocol in use you may activate up to 20 functions per loco in addition to the headlights function 0 You can assign up to 100 locos to each throttle There are several methods of sorting your loco list as well as the quick selection of your ten favourite locos and also the text search by name 5 5 Accessory decoders and routes Switching accessory decoders and routes does not present any problem to the ECoSControl Radio You can assign and switch up to 4 interlocking panels with a total of 64 addresses The ECoS displays the current status of the accessories Switching the accessories is accomplished simply by pushing a button or in case of accessories with more than two aspects by a comfortable choice menu 5 6 Batteries and battery charger In order to preserve the environment ESU recommends the use of rechargeable batteries They are supplied with the ECoSControl Radio including the battery charger 6 Unpacking amp Connectin 6 1 Batteries You will need four rechargeable batteries supplied with the ECoSControl Radio or size AAA batteries also called Micro Both NiCad or NIMH batteries as well as alkaline batteries can be used The rechargeable batteries
3. Instruction manual First edition November 2009 1 Declaration of conformity 3 2 WEEE DeclaratiOn nt 3 3 Important Note Please read this first 4 4 Content Of package ssccssseseesesssssssseeeeeees 4 5 Introduction Features of the ECoSControl Radio 4 5 1 Wireless operation er 4 5 2 ECoSlOt rr ene 5 5 3 Handheld throttle 5 5 4 LOCOS ee 5 5 5 Accessory decoders and routes nen 5 5 6 Batteries and battery charger en ssa a 5 6 Unpacking amp Connecting ne 5 6 1 Batteri S nan 5 6 2 Battery charger e 6 6 3 Pre conditions for operation 6 6 3 1 Installing the receiver module in the ECoS 6 6 3 2 Installation of the receiver module in the Central Station Reloaded a 7 7 Control elements naan nneneeennn 8 8 Settings at the command station 2 9 8 1 Assigning locos to the throttler 9 8 2 Assign turnout panel to throttle 10 8 3 Radio channel of the base station 10 8 4 Changes during operation a 10 8 5 Saving operating data nn 10 9 Switching on ECoSControl Radio 10 10 Running locos and consists 11 10 1 Selecting a loco 11 10 1 1 Loco selection ment 11 10 1 2 Sorting OCOS rn w 10 1 3 Filtering locos 1 10 2 Quick selection mode 7 2 10 2 1 Assigning a loco to a quick selection button 12 10 2 2 Deleting a quick selection button
4. consequential loss or damage caused by inappropriate use of the product abnormal operating conditions unauthorised modifications to the product etc Not suitable for children under 14 years of age Inappropriate use may result in injury due to sharp points and edges M rklin is a registered trademark of Gebr M rklin und Cie GmbH G ppingen Germany RailCom is a registered trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH Giessen All other trademarks are the property of their respective legal owners According to its policy ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG continues to develop its products Therefore ESU reserves the right to implement changes and improvements to any of the products listed in the ESU documentation Duplication and preproduction of this documentation in any shape or form requires prior written consent from ESU 3 Important Note Please read this first 4 Content of package A Congratulations on your purchase of an ECoSControl Radio The ECoSControl Radio offers you the opportunity to run your locos remotely wireless in conjunction with the ECoS ESU command station as well as the M rklin central station Reloaded with ESU update 3 0 0 and higher Together with the easy and intu itive handling the ergonomic design of the throttle will open up possibilities never dreamed off before This manual offers you a step by step insight into the available options Therefore we kindly ask you to work through this ma
5. course you can also participate in the ESU support forum 15 2 Forum Since its introduction in autumn 2006 the ESU support forum has grown to be one of the most successful internet platforms In this forum you may ask any questions about ESU products Our sup port team will endeavour to resolve all problems together with you That way everyone benefits from the common knowledge since other users can also provide answers There is a special section of the forum reserved solely for the ow ners and users of an ESU ECoS resp ECoS with update 3 0 0 This exclusivity assures that only customers who really own an ECoS can take part in the discussions The quality of the answers in this forum is accordingly high 15 3 15 3 Technical hotline Your model train or hobby shop is your competent partner for all your questions regarding ECoSControl Radio as well as model trains in general You may also post your questions regarding ESU products in the Support Forum on our homepage under WWW eSU CU The support forum is the preferred method for getting quick and competent answers In the Support area on our homepage you will also find many hints regarding FAQ and even feedback from other users Of course you can also reach us using the more classical ways For enquiries please use either
6. email or fax and we will reply within a few days Please do not forget to mention a return fax number or email address Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can t be dealt with by email or fax The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter delays We are here to assist you By phone 49 0 700 LOKSOUND 49 0 700 56576863 Tuesday amp Wednesday from 10 00 am to12 00 am By fax 49 0 700 37872538 By email support esu eu By post ESU GmbH amp Co KG technischer Support Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm Germany WWW ESU EU 16 Appendix Return note 16 1 Technical data 1 Customer data please write in block letters Radio system 2 4GHz band FHSS integral areal A independent frequency tables channels u Bi directional transmission 576kBit Surname Range Up to 100 m Street Up to 6 ECoSControl handheld throttles per receiver module l ZIP code City ECoSControl Radio Storage capacity for 100 locos Counti sean Storage capacity for 64 accessories Email cu Operation with rechargeable batteries or AAA batteries Phone Full graphic FSTN LCD display with 128x64 Date px Signature x Receiver module Compatible with ESU ECoS Power supply from ESU ECoS 2 Serial number of your ECoSControl Radio ID Code Ox 3 Class of failure C display error CI mechanical damage 1
7. installation is quite simple you should adhere to the following steps in order to avoid possible damage to either the ECoS or the receiver module Make sure that the command station is switched off befo re installing the receiver module Also remove the batteries from their compartment a Turn the command station upside down Use a foam pad or a soft cloth to avoid scratches on the display Remove the cover of the left ECoSSlot see the illustration with the red circle by pressing the retaining clip serrated surface and moving the cover upwards see Fig 6 Installation of the receiver module p Figure 6 b Remove the retaining clips in the extension module by snipping them with side cutters see Fig 7 Figure 7 c Insert the receiver module into the plug in position and tilt it Slightly as shown in Fig 8 Figure 8 d Place the cover over the module and push the serrated sur face downwards in order to fix it in place Fig 9 Figure 9 6 3 2 Installation of the receiver module in the Central Station Reloaded The receiver module must be inserted into a free plug in position of the Central Station Reloaded Even though the installation is quite simple you should adhere to the following steps in order to avoid possible damage to either the Central Station or the receiver module Make sure that the command station is switched off befo re installing the receiver module Also remove the b
8. is turned off while a larger one means the function is on The squares are arranged like the buttons of the number keypad in order to assure a quick relationship bet ween the squares and the function buttons Please note that the number of the displayed squares depends on the setting of the loco in the ECoS Only the functions assigned in the ECoS will be displayed i Number block Fig 22 Here you can switch the functions 1 10 resp 11 20 when Shift mode is active Subject to the set tings of the function buttons on the ECoS they are either pro grammed to act as momentary action buttons function is only active as long as the button is pressed or as continuous swit ches function changes its status every time the button is pressed j Lighting button Fig 22 Switches the function O headlights of the loco This button is not influenced by the Shift mode Configuration menu Here you can change the settings of the ECoSControl Radio I Loco selection Here you open the loco selection window m Accessory window Here you can switch over to the control panel for accessories Most recent loco Here you can call up the most recently cont rolled loco e g change of speed or activating a function Changing direction of travel Fig 22 By pressing the change of direction button you will change the direction of travel In the configuration menu you can set if the speed should go to O with the programmed dece
9. it by pushing onto users If Receiver module is not displayed in the list it is either the symbol c not plugged in correctly or your command station has a firmware x nn Select locos not required any longer in the list on the right and lower than 3 0 0 Check the firmware version respectively the ins Hal push onto the symbol d tallation of the receiver module e Use the same procedure for the other locos you want to add to 9 Switching on ECoSControl Radio the ECoSControl Radio Depending on the number of ECoSCon trol Radio throttles this assignment must be carried out for each As soon as the command station is turned on and ready for opera throttle tion and provided you have assigned locos and accessories to the ECoSControl Radio you may switch on the ECoSControl Radio After the ECoSControl Radio has been switched on it searches for a receiver module on the assigned radio channel Ex works radio channel 1 is active If you have set a different channel at the ECoS then you have to set the appropriate channel by pushing the corresponding channel selection button 8 2 Assign turnout panel to throttle You can assign up to four of the 74 interlocking panels to each ECoSControl Radio throttle Thus you can control up to 64 acces sories 4 panels with 16 addresses each Click onto Extended in the loco assignment menu You can se lect the panels in the open window fl 2 Fra gt e
10. may contain up to 16 accessories you can switch a total of 64 accessories resp routes with your ECoSControl Radio 11 1 Interlocking panel window If the button Accessories is pressed on any other window then the ECoSControl Radio initially always displays the interlocking pa nel that was established first You can select the desired accesso ries by moving to 4 and gt with the joystick GHz HIGH SPEEN RIDIRECTIONAL RF SYSTEM d b oo d 9 h 9 Figure 24 a Name and number of the currently displayed interlocking panel b Occupied fields in the panel are indicated by squares The se lected position is highlighted c Detailed representation of the selected accessory Oe Ea i XS Oe Cd e Opening the loco menu If a loco has been controlled previ ously then this loco will be displayed otherwise the loco list appears f Change to another interlocking panel Selects one of the other three linked panels g Configuration menu Here you can adjust certain settings of the ECoSControl Radio h Switch accessories 11 2 Switching accessories If you push the button h or the change of direction button while an interlocking panel is open then accessories with two aspects e g lights on off or signals HpO Hp1 will change immediately to the other aspect Depending on the settings on the ECoS the function will act as a momentary action function is only active as long as the button is pr
11. the batteries once the ECoSControl Radio indicates empty batteries or the radio link between the throttle and the base station is interrupted Figure 5 Assembling of the battery charger To fully charge the batteries supplied takes about 10 12 hours The LEDs on the charger indicate the time elapsed since the start of the process If you interrupt the charge then the batteries may be fully charged before the green LED lights up In that case you must remove the batteries from the charger Do not leave fully charged batteries in the charger This could lead to damage of the batteries Do not store your batteries in the battery charger even when It is switched off since this causes the batteries to be discharged 6 3 Pre conditions for operation In order to be able to successfully operate your ECoSControl Radio with your ECoS or Central Station Reloaded the firmware of the ECoS or Central Station must be version 3 0 0 or higher Therefore it may be necessary to update the firmware of your command Station first Please refer to the manual of your command station where you will find detailed information on how to accomplish this update Should the firmware be less than 3 0 0 then the command station cannot detect the receiver module despite an otherwise correct installation 6 3 1 Installing the receiver module in the ECoS The receiver module must be installed in a free ECoSlot plug in position of the ECoS Even though the
12. the loco selection button the loco selection menu will be displayed You can page through the loco list with Av a List of all locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio throttle b Confirm choice of loco The loco will be called up Alternatively this can also be accomplished with c Change the sorting of the loco list more details in chapter 1012 d Accessory mode Here you can switch over to controlling acces sories e Configuration menu Here you can adjust settings of the ECoSControl Radio throttle f Number block You can filter the loco list in the loco selection window similar to the contact list in a mobile phone You can enter the filter word above the number block for this purpose More details in chapter 10 1 3 g Shift button Switching the quick selection mode on and off More details in chapter 10 2 1 2 5 10 1 2 Sorting locos Here you can change the sequence of locos in the loco selection list Way be E Figure 20 a Alphabetical sorting b Sorting according to the ECoS loco lists 1 3 c Sorting as per the ten locos controlled most recently The alphabetic sequence is set as the default sequence The se quence is saved and remains in the memory even after turning the unit off and on again Depending on which mode of sorting is active the following sym bols appear in the loco selection list The digit describes the loco list to which the loco is assigned 10 1 3 Filte
13. will be taken over by the ECoS and any de vices connected to it and can be cancelled by pressing the STOP button once again 13 Battery life on one charge With fully charged batteries you can operate the ECoSControl Ra dio for up to 8 hours The actual time until you need to recharge the batteries depends greatly on the radio environment and on how intensive your train operations are Empty batteries are indicated by the ECoSControl Radio with the battery symbol on the display It may be impossible to switch on the ECoSControl Radio once the batteries are completely empty Perhaps the background lighting may come on for a moment In this case simply recharge the batteries a 4 menu 14 Configuration menu Some settings can be made directly on the ECoSControl Radio Simply open the configuration menu that can be accessed from any window as described above You can open the configuration menu from various windows by pressing the button Je Figure 28 The desired appearance can be activated with 4 You can open the settings for the option with the OK button or exit with the CANCEL button in order to return to the previously displayed window 14 1 Language The software is available in German and English You can select the desired language with 4 14 2 Contrast Here you can adjust the contrast of the LCD display With 4 you can set the contrast to the desired level The contrast also depen
14. 1 Assigning locos to the throttle Each ECoSControl throttle can control up to 100 locos Each Before you can control locos and accessories with the ECoSControl throttle can control different locos Thus each engineer can run Radio you must set a few parameters on your command station his own locos First of all you must assign the desired locos and accessories to the Mark the desired ECoSControl Radio in the list Devices on ECoS ECoSControl Radio Link and call up the editing function zal Select the set up symbol from the upper tool bar Then a menu a e J dialog opens You can see several pictograms at the left side i Frag e Select the third pictogram from the top It opens the dialog win f dow Devices in the system A BR ES a i PIE EEE Setup 7 SHE Componenta an Zj tom FEET 1 ECoSControl Radio Mobile 2 e e ECoSCantrol Radio Mobile 3 ECeSCaontral Badia Mobile 4 ECaSCantrol Radia Mobile 5 Om ECoSContral Radio Mobile amp Figure 15 ECoSControl Radin Base gt a List with all locos l b List of locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio c Adds one loco to the ECoSControl Radio l d Deletes one loco from the ECoSControl Radio Figure 14 e Move the loco marked on the right upwards or downwards One ECoSControl Radio base station and six ECoSControl Radio f Extended settings throttles will be displayed They correspond with the six possible Ba e Select the desired loco from the left list and add
15. 9 After the ECoSControl Radio has detected a receiver it will attempt EA to log on If this is successful then the handheld ID HID will be TT dia shown on the display for a short time Suitehboard tT This tells you which loco and turnout list will be used for this mobi jel le throttle For the handheld ID 1 the list ECoSControl Radio 1 will FT je be used for ID 2 the list ECoSControl Radio 2 and so forth 4 6 Figure 16 8 3 Radio channel of the base station There is a choice of 4 radio channels supported by the base stati on The base station and the throttles must be set to the same ra dio channel Thus up to four separate ECoSControl radio systems can be operated within the same radio range Select ECoSControl Base in the list Devices on ECoSLink Then you can set the radio channel in the open menu Figure 18 If another ECoSControl Radio with the same handheld ID is already operating with the ECoS then this fact will be displayed Simply set another handheld ID for the second ECoSControl Radio since it is not possible to operate two ECoSControl Radio throttles with the Pied same ID and the same ECoS simultaneously The ECoSControl Radio will now transmit all data for the locos and accessories assigned to this throttle this handheld ID This process may take a few moments ECoSControl Radio informs you about 8 4 Changes during operation the progress Of course you can chang
16. Resetting the speed Here you can program if you want to decelerate to zero when changing direction 14 10 Sequence for keyboard entries Here you can predetermine if when pressing a key with a letter you want to start with this letter or rather with the number The best option depends on whether you want to predominantly enter letters or numbers Please also refer to chapter 10 1 3 14 11 Signal power In this menu the quality of the radio transmissions is stated 15 ESU Support amp Registration Should you have any special questions regarding your ECoSCon trol Radio or your ECoS command station you are welcome to en ter them in our online forum All you have to do is register before entering your comments 15 1 Registration We want to support you in the best possible way Therefore we kindly ask you to establish an access account on our website at http www esu eu register What advantages does registration offer When registering you enter the serial number of your ECoS Thus your ECoS Is automatically registered with ESU Should there be any software or other problems we can then inform you directly The most efficient way is doing this via the internet In addition after registering you will get access to the latest soft ware versions Registered users can download such updates free of charge at any time All following software updates for the ECoS are free of charge Guaranteed you can rely on it Of
17. atteries from their compartment a Turn the command station upside down Use a foam pad or a soft cloth to avoid scratches on the display Remove the co ver of the left extension slot by pressing the left side of the housing Figure 10 KR Oe a b Insert the receiver module into the plug in position until it is locked into place Fig 11 c RE insert the module back into the extension slot as shown in figure 12 XS 7 Control elements Your ECoSControl Radio has the following control elements Fig 13 a LCD display nS aco Su The fully graphic LCD display shows all relevant information for the current operating mode as well as menu entries The dis play is equipped with white backlighting This is automatically turned off after a pre set adjustable time Joystick The Joystick has a two axes move ment vertical Aw as well as hori zontal gt Loco mode With the Aw key the speed of the loco can be increased or reduced in loco mode gt selects either the next or the previous loco from the sorted loco list Menus In menus you can select the menu entry with 4 gt selects the current menu entry same effect as pushing the OK button exits the menu same effect as pushing the CANCEL button Turnout mode In the turnout mode you can navigate in the interlocking panel Configuration settings In the configuration menus you can select the configuration
18. d 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 17 2 Extent of warranty exclusions This warranty covers the repair or replacement free of charge at the discretion of ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG of any faulty parts that are caused by design faults or faults in production material or transport Any further claims are explicitly excluded The warranty expires 1 In case of wear and tear due to normal use 2 In case of conversions of ESU products with parts not approved by the manufacturer 3 In case of modification of parts 4 In case of inappropriate use different to the intended use as specified by the manufacturer 5 If the instructions as laid down in the user manual by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG were not adhered to There is no extension of the warranty period due to any repairs carried out by ESU or re placements You may submit your warranty claim either with your dealer or by shipping the product in question with the warranty certificate the receipt of purchase and the fault description directly to ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG at Electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Garantieabteilung Industriestrasse 5 D 89081 Ulm ESU P N 04909 08369
19. d station with ECoSControl Radio in an exhibition hall please obtain information regarding the channels used by your neighbours PRIOR to turning on your command station 5 3 Handheld throttle The throttle of the ECoSControl is shaped according to ergonomic aspects and rests comfortably in your hand Important functions such as running your loco can be dealt with singlehandedly The ECoSControl Radio is equipped with a graphic backlit LC liquid crystal display Thus you can read any information in plain text The background illumination of the display enables you to read text and numbers even under difficult lighting conditions In order to save battery power the illumination is turned off after a pre set adjustable time Like the receiver module each throttle can be set to the desired radio channel channel 1 to channel 4 A radio link is only estab lished provided the same frequency has been selected Should you desire to connect more than one throttle to a receiver module and thus to a command station each throttle has to be assigned a handheld ID HID The command station differentiates between the individual throttles via this number from 1 to 6 It is not possible to connect two throttles with the same HID to a command station Ex works all throttles are set to HID 1 If you purchase an additional throttle ESU part number 50112 it must be set to a new HID prior to use How to accomplish this is explai ned in chapter 14 4
20. ds on the visual conditions of the surroundings such as incidence of light but also the temperature 14 3 Radio channel Here you select the desired radio channel The currently active ra dio channel is marked with a star The radio channel setting must correspond with the setting of the radio channel of the ECoS If you change the channel the ECoSControl starts up again and logs onto the new channel Radio Channel Channel 2 Channel 3 x Figure 29 Joystick 14 4 Handheld ID HID Here you assign the handheld ID to the throttle You can simul taneously operate up to 6 ECoSControl Radio throttles with one receiver module Handheld ID Handheld 1 Handheld 2 Handheld 3 x F Figure 30 Each ECoSControl Radio has its own independent list of assigned locos and interlocking panels The handheld ID determines which loco list and which interlocking panels will be transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio How these lists are assigned is explained in the chapter Settings on the ECoS After changing the handheld ID the ECoSControl Radio starts up again and logs on with its new HID 14 5 Info In this menu you can read out information about your ECoSCon trol Radio This info is important in case you want to direct any questions to the ESU support department Ch4HhDEFF v1 01 Figure 31 UID Serial number of your ECoSControl Radio HID Handheld ID This number values from 1 to 6 is assigned
21. e the assigned locos or accessories in the above mentioned menus at any time There is no need to switch off the ECoSControl Radio for these changes The changes will be detected and transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio and will be available at the ECoSControl Radio within a short period of time The same is true for changing parameters of locos such as their names maximum speed etc Figure 17 Once data transmission is completed the ECoSControl Radio will either display the most recently controlled loco or changes over to the loco selection menu 8 5 Saving operating data All assigned locos and accessories are stored in the ECoSControl Radio in such a way that they will not be lost when the device is turned off All data is saved automatically Whenever the device is turned on again data synchronization takes place automatically In order to speed up this process only actual changes will be trans mitted that were entered on the ECOS while the ECoSControl Ra dio was switched off 10 Running locos and consists Ce Bed As a ECoSControl Radio always starts in the loco control mode with the most recently active loco Should this loco not be available any longer or if no loco has ever been selected then the ECoSControl Radio starts up with the loco selection menu 10 1 Selecting a loco 10 1 1 Loco selection menu 1 mpflok BR 01 lak Bf mp i mpflok BR 28 f g d e b a Figure 19 After pushing
22. essed e g uncoupling ramp or as conti nuous output function changes to the other aspect whenever this function button is pressed e g turnouts and signals If the accessory has more than two aspects e g three way turn out then a pop up window with a choice list will appear New Art gt 1 lt Y KAAR en x Y Figure 25 You can choose the desired aspect with You switch the ac cessory with the OK button or exit the window by pressing the CANCEL button 11 3 Select an interlocking panel When pressing button f Fig 24 on the main interlocking window the list of linked interlocking panels will appear The currently se lected interlocking panel is marked with a star You can select the desired entry with 4 and confirm it with the OK button or exit by pressing the CANCEL button and return to the main interlocking window Figure 26 Emergency stop amp Configuration 12 Emergency stop In case of danger you can trigger an emergency stop at any time The emergency stop turns off the track power You can readjust speed settings and other functions as usual during the emergency stop These changes will be transmitted to the loco only once the emergency stop has been cancelled and track power is turned on again Figure 27 In order to activate the emergency stop briefly press the STOP but ton The text STOP will appear at the top of the display The emergency stop
23. ion button 10 2 2 Deleting a quick selection button Select the desired loco for which you want to delete the quick selection button and push that button 10 3 Running locos In the window for operating locos the ECoSControl Radio displays the most important information for the currently selected loco a Plain text name of the loco The name that you have given that loco in the ECoS If the name is longer that the space available in the display then the name will be scrolled Symbol The symbol assigned to that loco Not all symbols are available on the ECoS c Speed steps maximum speed The maximum number of speed steps of the loco subject to the data format and the protocol d Speed mode If a maximum speed has been defined for that particular loco in the ECoS then the speed will be displayed in km h otherwise FS for speed steps e Currently set speed step speed of the loco Either the current speed step or the speed in km h will be displayed f Current direction of travel g Shift Switches on and off the Shift mode Normally the functions 1 11 are displayed and in Shift mode the functions 11 20 can be seen ey xe En ce Kee a x Dig g m d I k n Figure 23 h Status of the functions of the currently controlled loco The current status on or off of each button headlights F1 to F10 resp F11 to F20 is indicated by a square A small square me ans the function
24. leration before changing direc tion p Display of reception k N O Switching accessories You can adjust the speed of the selected loco by pressing The further you push the joystick outwards the faster the loco will change its speed With e you can page forwards and backwards in the loco list The sequence corresponds with the sorting criteria selected in the loco list ECoSControl Radio takes over all settings regarding function but tons km h display loco name symbol etc from the ECoS These settings can only be adjusted on the ECoS 10 4 Loco is blocked If you want to call up a loco that is already being controlled from the ECoS or another throttle then you cannot operate this loco with the ECoSControl Radio This status is indicated by the blin king speed indicator In that case you must call up another loco on the ECoS or on another handheld throttle If you then adjust the speed setting of that loco on your ECoSControl Radio or if you activate a function then you can take over control of that loco with your ECoSControl Radio You can block this behaviour by activating the option Take over loco from another controller on the command station also refer to the ECoS manual chapter 21 2 1 11 Switching accessories amp Routes ECoSControl Radio enables you to display and switch the accesso ry decoders linked to 4 of the 74 interlocking panels of the com mand station Since each panel
25. ls cleaning detergents or si milar for cleaning your ECoSControl Radio e Do not attempt to open the housing of the ECoSControl Radio Inappropriate handling may cause damage to your ECoSCon trol Radio Please check that all items are contained in the package immedi ately after opening it The following components should be in the package e ECoSControl Radio Receiver module e ECoSControl Radio Base Station e A NiMH rechargeable batteries Micro size AAA e Battery charger power supply unit e Lanyard carrying strap e This manual ET ela ECoS Control Figure 1 Content of packaging 5 Introduction Features of the ECoSControl Radio With the ECoSControl Radio you have acquired a system that can accomplish much more than just run locos in wireless mode In this chapter we introduce you to the features of the ECoSCon trol Radio 5 1 Wireless operation Wireless operation is a very desirable feature you send all com mands by wireless transmission to the receiver module integrated in your ECoS Wireless transmission is bi directional which means that any commands or inputs on the ECoS will also be transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio and vice versa All data such as speed of locos or status of turnouts are always synchronised between the ECoSControl Radio and the ECoS Due to this matching there is no need to enter locos or accessories in the ECoSControl Radio All changes can be handled comfortab
26. ly on the command station The ECoSControl Radio transmitter is very powerful In an open area you may move up to 100m away from the command station The actual range depends largely on the surroundings and may well be much less than 100m Reflective or absorbing metal parts such as fences as well as other devices operating in the 2 4 GHz range may have an impact on the operation of the system Both the transmission and the receiver antennas are located inside the housing of the base station Normally the ECoSControl Radio is not affected by the simultane ous operation of wireless networks WLAN Since the frequency range of 2 4 GHz is freely available to everybody other types of remote control e g 2 4 GHz remote control of model helicopters may have some influence on the functionality of the system 5 2 ECoSlot The receiver module is to be inserted into the available ECoSlot compartment of your ECoS command station or Central Station Reloaded It co ordinates the communication between the ECoS and the ECoSControl Radio throttles The receiver module sup ports up to six throttles For each throttle you can assign up to 100 locos and four interlocking panels The receiver module can be operated on four different channels channel 1 to channel 4 In order to permit the operation of seve ral ECoSControl systems within the same room This is particularly important at fairs and exhibitions If you want to operate your comman
27. must be charged prior to first use One set of batteries will last about 8 hours subject to user pro file The batteries must be inserted into the ECoSControl Radio prior to use as follows a Hold the ECoSControl Radio with the back facing upwards and press the tab at the top end of the cover of the battery com partment as shown in Fig 2 Figure 2 A u a 0 NV y Pre conditions for operation b Remove the cover by first tilting it and then pulling it up wards Figure 3 c Now insert the batteries Please observe the correct polarity of the batteries as shown in the battery compartment The pole of the batteries is always the end with the head Fig 4b right side Fig Aa left side d Replace the cover making sure it is locked in place 6 2 Battery charger Prior to using the battery charger you must attach the Euro plug adapter Place the fold away mains plug top upwards and slide the adapter into the guide rail until it is locked into place see Fig 5 The battery charger supplied with the ECoSControl Radio is solely for charging the supplied NiMH batteries Two LEDs indicate the time elapsed since starting the charge process The batteries are charging as long as the red LED lights up while the green LED indicates that charging has been completed Please take note of the following remarks regarding charging bat teries with the supplied battery charger e Only charge
28. nual carefully before operating your ECoSControl Radio Even though your ECoSControl Radio is of robust construction incorrect wiring could lead to damage of the device If in doubt do not undertake any potentially costly experiments e ECoSControl Radio is designed solely for the use with model trains Never leave the ECoSControl Radio in conjunction with the ECoS operating without supervision and never use it for controlling devices that transport people e The ECoSControl Radio may only be operated with the devices described in this manual Any other use than described in this manual is not permitted e ECoSControl Radio works with the 2 4 GHz frequency band that does not require registration or is subject to any fees Since this frequency range is freely available for anybody some impairment of the functionality may be caused at least in theory by other wireless devices such as WLAN Bluetooth or a wireless computer mouse Due to modern transmission processes the ECoSControl Radio is capable of compensating for such distortions however operating other devices in the 2 4 GHz range may reduce the speed of transmission and the range of the ECoSControl Radio e Do not drop sit shake or expose the ECoSControl Radio to mechanical impact as such rough handling may cause dama ge to the components of the device e Do not expose the components of the ECoSControl Radio to humidity or direct sunlight e Do not apply any caustic chemica
29. ring locos For a quicker selection of locos you can filter the list with the aid of the number buttons Figure 21 Example Button 3 is also reserved for the letters d e and f Push button 3 one time After a short while the cursor jumps to the next letter Push button 4 three times in quick succession then the letter i will be added to the filter a The filter mode is cancelled b Deletes the last letter of the filter word When the filter is active the filter word appears in inverted type font at the top edge of the display and all locos that have the filter word somewhere in their name will be shown Entf Entf 10 2 Quick selection mode With the aid of the quick selection mode you can assign the 10 number buttons to one loco each and thus call up these locos very quickly You enter the quick selection mode by pushing the shift button while in the loco selection menu Then you push one of the numbers from 0 9 in order to directly call up the linked loco j a c b 0 Figure 22 a Currently linked quick selection button b Deletes the link between loco and quick selection button c Exits the quick selection mode 10 2 1 Assigning a loco to a quick selection button In order to link a loco to a quick selection button you first have to select this loco Then push and hold the desired number button for about 3 seconds A number next to the loco name indicates the new quick select
30. software CL radio problems LI control dial LI No picture no reaction CI joystick key pad CI 4 Failure description if necessary please use a supplemental sheet 5 Sales receipt Proof of purchase Please add it to your reclamation No warranty without receipt 6 Address of your retailer Retailer s stamp or address 17 Warranty Certificate 24 Months warranty form date of purchase Dear customer Congratulations on purchasing this ESU ECoSControl Radio This quality product was manufactured applying the most advanced production methods and processes and was subject to stringent quality checks and tests Therefore ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG grants you a warranty for the purchase of ESU products that far exceeds the national warranty as governed by legislation in your country and beyond the warranty from your authorised ESU dealer ESU grants an extended manufacturer s warranty of 24 months from date of purchase 17 1 Warranty conditions This warranty is valid for all ESU products that have been purchased from an authorised ESU dealer Any service repair or replacement under this warranty requires proof of purchase The filled in warranty certificate together with the receipt from your ESU dealer serves as proof of purchase We recommend keeping the warranty certificate together with the receipt In case of a claim please fill in the enclose
31. trol Radio bears the CE mark 2 WEEE Declaration Disposal of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment as prac tised in the European Union and other European countries with dedicated collection systems This mark on the product the packaging or the relevant docu mentation indicates that this product must not be treated like household waste Instead this product should be disposed of at a suitable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances Thus you contribute to avoid negative impact on the environment and people s health that could be caused by inappropriate disposal Recycling of materials contributes to preserve our natural resources For more information regarding recycling of this product please contact your local authority your waste collection service or the dealer shop where you purchased this product Batteries do not belong in household waste Please do not dispose of discharged batteries in your household waste take them to a collection point at your local recycling centre or dealer Therefore you assure an environmentally friendly way of disposal Copyright 1998 2009 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH amp Co KG Mistakes changes resulting in technical advancement availability and all other rights reserved Electrical and mechanical characteristics dimensions and sketches are subject to change without prior notice ESU may not be held responsible for any damage or
32. value with Aw gt selects the current menu entry from same effect as pushing the OK button exits the configuration menu same effect as pushing the CANCEL button Menu buttons The function of the menu buttons depend on the displayed symbol above the corresponding button The left menu but ton switches between the turnout mode and the loco mode Change of direction In the loco mode this button changes the direction of travel of the selected loco Stop This button activates the emergency stop This function is inde pendent of the current operating mode Function buttons In loco mode these buttons serve to switch the loco functions 1 10 resp 11 20 when Shift is activated In the loco list you can activate a filter according to a character string Here the letters below the corresponding buttons are selected Light button In loco mode this button switches the headlights function 0 of the selected loco on or off Shift button In loco mode this button switches the function buttons from function 1 10 to function 11 20 Power switch With the power switch the ECoSControl Radio is turned on In the ON position the slide switch points towards the centre of the ECoSControl Radio Settings at the command station a f aye radi b ECoSControl 2 4 GHz HIGH SPEED BIDIRECTIONAL RF SYSTEM lt gt Gror g d e c h l i Figure 13 8 Settings at the command station 8
33. when registering SW Ver Software version of the mobile part of the ECoSControl Radio 14 6 Backlight duration In order to prolong the operating time of the ECoSControl Radio the background lighting is turned off after a period of inactivity no buttons pressed no movement of the joystick Here you can set the time after which the background lighting extinguishes 14 7 Backlight brightness In this menu you can adapt the brightness of the background ligh ting to the surroundings 14 8 Joystick In this menu you may choose between several options regarding the joystick Joustick Test Figure 32 Joystick repetition rate If the joystick is activated in the loco win dow the speed will change Here you can set the rate of repetition of this change Lower values bring about faster repetition the ma ximum speed will be reached faster Joystick delay When activating the joystick the time between the initial change and the following changes will vary This difference can be adapted to the optimal value of your choice Here lower values mean a shorter waiting time Joystick test Here you can test the settings There is a speed bar for testing the values for delay and repetition The speed of the currently controlled loco is not changed in the test window You can also check the joystick function with the crosshairs Due to manufacturing tolerances it is not always possible to reach each end point of the crosshairs 14 9
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