FAQ Digital plus

Please contact your specialist dealer first. If they are not prepared to handle the repair process for you (they are not obliged to do so after the warranty has expired), then send the defective device to us. It is best to contact us beforehand. Contact

Please contact your specialist dealer first. Especially if the warranty period has not yet expired and the defect is probably covered by the warranty. Please take the defective appliance to the specialist dealer from whom you purchased it, remember the proof of purchase, as no warranty processing is possible without this.

Please have the exact product designation ready: Not simply “switch” but e.g. “hand switch HWR”, so use the exact product designation. If you send in a product for repair, please include as detailed a description of the fault as possible, do not forget the above information.

By letter: Lenz Elektronik GmbH · Vogelsang 14 · D 35398 Gießen
By phone: +49 (0)6403 900 133 (you can find out when we can be reached here from the announcement)
By Fax: +49 (0)6403 900 155
By Email: support@lenz-elektronik.de

Daily we receive many questions about Digital plus, by letter, by fax, by telephone and of course by e-mail. Questions from model railroaders who already use Digital plus, or from model railroaders who are interested in a digital model railroad control system but still need information to decide on a system. These questions and answers have resulted in a pool of information that we do not want to withhold from you. In most cases, we have adopted the questions as they were asked, but we have also formulated questions ourselves and added them where we thought it made sense. To make it easier for you to find your way around, we have sorted the questions into different categories, which you can select from the menu above.

We are of course grateful for any suggestions and further questions that we can include here. Perhaps you also have tips & tricks for digital plus users that you would like to share with other model railroaders, especially those that you think we should include in this list? Please get in touch with us!

Digital plus is a digital control system that is independent of make and size. Any size can be operated with Digital plus, subject to the technical conditions.

You can operate 9999 locomotives and an additional 2048 magnetic items (from version 3.8 in the LZV200). The system has a correspondingly large number of addresses.

Of course, we cannot give an exact figure. Every dealer is free to set their own prices.
However, we have created a list in which we indicate the recommended retail price.

Our products are sold worldwide via specialist dealers. A detailed list of specialist dealers in Germany and our representatives abroad can be found here:
Retailer search

The factory outlet at the Lenz site is also at your disposal:
Lenz Elektronik GmbH
Vogelsang 14
35398 Gießen
Tel: 06403 / 900 10
Fax: 06403 / 900 155
info@lenz-elektronik.de

Please check the opening hours before your visit.
You can also find some products in our Onlineshop

The SET101 is available for getting started with Digital plus. You can find detailed information here:
Starter Sets

Yes, this is possible. Please use the CDE outputs of the Intellibox. These can then be connected to the CDE inputs of the amplifier.

LZV200: Version 4.0
LZV100: Version 3.6
Hand controller LH101: Version 2.1
Hand controller LH01: Version 1.02
Hand controller LH100: Version 3.6
Hand controller LH90: Version 3.6 und 3.7

You can find out how to read out the software version of the central unit and/or hand controller in the operating instructions for the hand controller.

Yes, Digital plus can be used to control a conventional (analog) locomotive. If you place several analog locomotives on the track, all these locomotives behave in the same way.

Attention
Not all motors used in model locomotives, especially bell-type armature motors (“Faulhaber motors”) are suitable for this type of operation. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer of the locomotive model.

Yes, use on conventional DC systems is possible. If a locomotive equipped with a decoder (locomotive receiver) is operated on a conventional system, the locomotive behaves like a locomotive without a receiver. However, in contrast to conventional locomotives, the built-in starting delay is already effective.

Attention
Decoders for the DIGITAL plus system must not be used on conventional AC systems!

Digital plus is independent of size. Differences can be found in the performance of the locomotive receivers, which must be dimensioned differently depending on the size. Here we supply a wide range of decoders.

Depending on which device you are using (LZ100, LZV100, LZV200, compact), the locomotives that have been called up once are cyclically supplied with the current data (speed level, function, direction), as it may well be that a locomotive has stopped in a de-energized section (e.g. in front of a signal).
How many locomotives are included in this cycle depends on the device used. The LZ100, LZV100 and LZV200 central units can supply up to 200 locomotives cyclically with data, with the compact it is 16.
The length of this cycle depends on the number of locomotives called up. Time-critical changes such as speed level 0 or emergency stop are sent immediately after input, i.e. with priority over all other locomotive data.
There is no acknowledgement of receipt via the rail.

You can switch from one amplifier range to the other. You will not notice any difference as long as you have set the same output voltage for all amplifiers.

Calculate the sum of the current consumption of the locomotives running at the same time and the illuminated wagons.

Example
6 locomotives with a current consumption of 0.7 A each plus 40 light bulbs with a current consumption of 0.05 A each in illuminated carriages result in a total current consumption of 6.2 A. Divide this total current consumption by the maximum current that an amplifier can supply and you will get the number of power ranges.

Reicht die Leistung der LZV200/LZV100 nicht aus, um alle Verbraucher sicher zu versorgen, teilt man das Gleisbild in mehrere Versorgungsabschnitte. Jeder Versorgungsbereich wird sodann von einem eigenen Verstärker versorgt. Die Verstärker müssen alle auf die gleiche Ausgangsspannung eingestellt sein.

Beispiel

Reicht die Leistung der LZV200/LZV100 nicht aus, um alle Verbraucher sicher zu versorgen, teilt man das Gleisbild in mehrere Versorgungsabschnitte. Jeder Versorgungsbereich wird sodann von einem eigenen Verstärker versorgt. Die Größe dieser Versorgungsbereiche muss so bemessen werden, dass in keinem Bereich mehr Strom benötigt wird, als der angeschlossene Verstärker liefern kann. Jeder Verstärker benötigt einen eigenen Transformator passender Leistung.

No significant current flows through cables C,D,E. Consequently, the cross-section can also be smaller than for the supply lines to the track. A cross-section of 0.25 mm² is also sufficient for long connections, i.e. the typical “model railroad cable”.

The LV103 amplifier is designed to meet the safety requirements and conditions for operation in H0, TT and N nominal sizes. If required, the track voltage and output current can be individually adapted and adjusted to the conditions; the maximum current provided is 5A. If the current increases, the safety circuit switches off the amplifier.

Warning
Never leave your model train set unattended during operation! If a short circuit occurs unnoticed, there is a risk of fire due to heating!

From control panel version 3, you can perform a reset as follows:

• Put LZ100 / LZV100 / LZV200 and LH100 / LH101 / LH90 into operation
• Select locomotive address 0 (conventional locomotive) on the hand controller
• make sure that the drive level is 0.
• Press button 4 (as if you wanted to switch function 4) 20 times. You can see the reaction of the press in the bottom line of the LH100 / LH101 (4 goes on and off), on the LH90 on the dot in the LED display.
• Switch the LZ100 / LZV100 off and on again.

• Put the LZ100 / LZV100 / LZV200 and the LH01 into operation
• Press the bottom of the rotary knob until the bottom LED lights up (“SYS” is displayed)
• select “Z.RST” by turning the knob
• Press in the middle of the rotary knob. The “Z.RST” display now flashes as the last warning before the reset (you can cancel the process here by pressing 'Esc').
• Press the center of the rotary knob again to reset the control panel.

This reset resets the alarm panel to the factory settings.

Please note that the reset also deletes all double and multiple tractions in the LZ/LZV100/LZV200, as well as all settings for continuous or momentary operation of locomotive functions.

The feedback processor is a socketed, 20-pin IC on the circuit board of the LZ100. You can read the version from the sticker (if present). The current version is labeled “LZRM 2.07”

• Sufficient cable cross-section, one of the most important measures for safe operation. A relatively high current flows through the cables to the track, up to 10A depending on the amplifier. The higher the current flowing, the larger the cable cross-section must be selected.
• frequent feeds. This measure reduces voltage drops along the tracks.

Lay a 2-pole ring cable on your model railroad to supply the tracks, preferably always close to the tracks. Use as large a cross-section as possible (from 0.25 mm² for N, TT and H0 scale; from 1.0 mm² for 0 scale). The longer this ring line is, the larger the cross-section should be. Feed into the tracks from this ring line at regular intervals.

If you are using several amplifiers, lay a ring cable for each of these amplifiers.

In sizes N, TT and H0, you should provide a feed every 2 meters; in sizes 0 and above, it is sufficient to feed into the track every 3 meters.

It is best to twist these cables to protect them against external interference.
This is very easy to make yourself. Take different colored stranded wires of sufficient length and knot one end. Now hang this on the door handle of a door of your choice. Now you can start twisting. If you are in a hurry, use the drill.

Keep the supply lines for amplifiers, i.e. the lines between the transformer and amplifier, as short as possible. Install amplifiers as decentralized as possible so that you have short connections to the track and to the supplying transformer. Long connections between the control center and amplifier (C, D, E) are not a problem, only a small cross-section is required here, so you also save money.

Terminal E of the LZV200 can also be used to connect a “panic emergency stop button”. Install one (or more) push-buttons connected in parallel at the edge of your system and connect the push-buttons to terminals 'M' and 'E':

If a collision is imminent on the system, simply press this emergency stop button. The LZV200 goes into “emergency stop” mode and switches off operation on the system. A corresponding message appears on the hand controllers. You now have time to rectify the “dicey” situation and then resume operation by releasing the emergency stop on the hand controller.

First read out CV7 to identify the decoder. Then read out CV128, where the software version (software built) is stored.

First, read CV8 of the decoder; this will display the manufacturer number. Lenz Elektronik decoders have the manufacturer number 99. Next, read the version number in CV7 of the decoder. The following decoders can be identified using the table below. A checkmark in the right column indicates whether the decoder can be updated using the LZV200 command station or the decoder programmer (Art. 23170 or 23171).

Decoders not listed here cannot (unfortunately) be uniquely identified by reading CVs. In this case, the decoder table with images might help.

CV7	Decoder
1	Passenger coaches and baggage wagons
2	V36 and Köf
3	V100 /BR211
4	Turnout with integrated drive
5	BR64
6	V160 / BR216
7	3yg wagon series
8	V100
9	V60
10	VT98
11	VS98
12	VB98
13	Pwg14/Gmmhs54/MCi
15	V36 2nd hardware version
16	V100.2/BR212/BR213
17	V20
18	V160/Lollo
19	Köf 2nd production version
20	V160/BR216 (version with movable driver)
21	BR218
22	BR50
24	T3
25	BR56

CV7	Decoder
60	GOLD mini
61	GOLD H0
65	SILVER H0
66	SILVER mini
70	GOLD mini
71	GOLD H0
72	GOLD maxi
73	Model plus Köf H0 with motor coupling
75	SILVER H0
76	SILVER mini
77	STANDARD+V2
78	SILVER direct
79	STANDARD+V2, improved version
80	LF101XF
81	STANDARD
82	SILVER21
83	LRC100
84	SILVER+Plux22
90	GOLDmini+
91	GOLD+
93	STANDARD+
94	SILVER+Next18
95	SILVER+
96	SILVERmini+
97	SILVER+Plux12
98	SILVERdirect+
99	SILVER21+

If you no longer know which of the digital-plus decoders you have in front of you, you can

1. Read out CV7 and CV128 to identify the decoder. Decoder list
or
Second in the Decoder table with pictures to see if you can find the decoder.

From a technical point of view, the brightness setting is made via a so-called pulse width control, so the voltage at the output is not reduced! The brightness setting is therefore not suitable for adapting to light bulbs or other functions with an operating voltage lower than 12V!

The assignment of the function outputs for Tillig locomotives via CV8 sets these CVs to the specified values:

During the development of the GOLD/SILVER/STANDARD decoders, we realized that a direct assignment of a motor type to a specific motor unfortunately does not provide any practical results. The mechanics in each locomotive are too different for this, so that even the same motor can require different settings in different locomotives.
However, changing the known control parameters is complicated and cannot really be expected of anyone. In addition, you never know which parameter you need to change in order to achieve a certain result.
We have therefore created six different rule sets, the so-called motor types, in CV 50.
The first 4 are fixed.
Types 4 and 5 are also provided for fine adjustment with CVs 113 and 114.
The quickest way to the optimum result is:
Place the locomotive on the track and let it run at speed level 1, for example. Now select CV 50 via “Program during operation” (POM) and try out the different motor types one after the other by programming in the values 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The result is immediately visible and you can evaluate it.

Here is the manual for the “plus” decoder

To the manual

In the Download/Manuals area you will find the section Former products.

By default, the brightness for the front light is set in CV55, for the rear light in CV56, the permissible values are 0 (corresponds to light off) to 255 (full brightness).

See also the Information/manuals for the locomotive decoders

When we asked the manufacturer of the locomotive, we were told the following:

“Any Next18 decoder can be used. Only the load control must be switched off. The voltage change takes place on the circuit board, not in the decoder. There can be no defect”

You can switch off the load control on our Silver+ Next18 with item no. 10318-01 in CV 50. You will find the instructions for the decoder here

The Tillig model 04829 (class 193) was purchased. This locomotive has a Next18 interface and a Lenz Silver+ Next18 decoder was installed. It has been noticed that when the lights are switched on in each direction of travel, the red tail light of the locomotive does not work. This is due to the fact that Tillig has connected the red tail lights to the sound outputs. This was remedied by changing the following CVs from the standard values:

CV33 = 33
CV34 = 18

This means that the locomotive's red tail light lights up as it should, depending on the direction of travel.

You can find the instructions for Next18 here

Above you can see the different possibilities of the PluX connectors. The illustration shows a major advantage of the PluX interface: it is downward compatible, i.e. a 12-pin PluX decoder, for example, can also be plugged into a 16-pin interface. Pin 11 is reserved for the anti-twist protection and has no contact. All PluX decoders fit into any locomotive with a PluX interface, the necessary installation space is already provided: Plug & play is the concept for the digital future.

1. measure the current consumption
The first and most important criterion is the current consumption of the motor in the locomotive in which a decoder is to be installed. The decoder must cover this current consumption in all operating situations.

2. selection of the decoder according to power consumption
Select one that can supply the measured current. We specify the maximum permissible motor current for all digital plus decoders.

3. decoder selection according to size
Only now should you pay attention to the size of the decoder. Of course, it should fit into the locomotive without any problems. However, never use a smaller decoder just because it is so small, even though it cannot supply the required motor current!

4. decoder selection according to the number of functions required
Finally, select the decoder that has the number of function outputs you require.

With all ABC-capable digital plus decoders and the ABC building blocks.

The locomotive continues to run because the decoder cannot interpret ABC.

All ABC-capable decoders from Lenz are supplied with ABC mode switched off . If ABC mode is to be used, bit 2 (counting from 1) must first be set in CV51.

Check whether you have activated the constant braking distance: CV 51 bit 1 set?

Check the length of the constant braking distance: CV 52, decimal value between 0 and 255 It is possible that this braking distance is longer than the braking section, in which case the locomotive will travel beyond the braking section and accelerate again. Reduce the value for the constant braking distance on a trial basis.

The illuminated carriages bridge the separation point and thus cancel out the asymmetry each time, the braking process starts anew after each bridging, therefore the locomotive will run beyond the end of the braking section.
Solution: use the BM2 instead of the BM1 and select the driving section so long that the longest train fits in completely.

1. Is ABC activated in the decoder? CV 51 bit 2 must be set.
2. Is the BM module wired correctly? Proceed exactly according to the drawings and specifications in the manuals for the BM modules.
3. Shunting gear (F3) is switched on -> switch off F3
4. Deactivation of the acceleration and deceleration set in CV 3 and CV 4 is activated (F4) -> deactivate F4
5. The decoder is not ABC-capable.

The decoder used is not from the “+” series. With older decoders, no distinction is made between speed level “0” and ABC stop command, but the constant braking distance is always or never used.

From version 4 (in CV128), the constant braking distance for ABC mode and speed level 0 can be set separately.

Nein, ABC wird auch von Decodern anderer Hersteller unterstützt; bitte erfragen Sie beim Hersteller des von Ihnen gewünschten/eingesetzten Decoders, ob und in welchem Umfang er ABC unterstützt.

Please note that the CV settings of decoders from other manufacturers may differ from the settings for Digital plus decoders!

For use in a reverse loop, you need two BM3K modules (item no. 22621) specially modified for this application. You can see how these modules are connected in this PDF.

If you already have BM3 modules that you would like to use for a reverse loop, our service team will be happy to make the necessary modifications.

For this we have a Wiring diagram created as PDF.

The track may be heavily soiled so that the decoder cannot reliably detect the asymmetry.
Check the software version of the decoder (values in CV7, CV8 and CV128) and contact our support team.

The braking distance is specified and should be kept constant. Depending on the speed, the brakes must therefore be applied more or less strongly. In the worst case (braking distance too short and speed too high), the locomotive will stop very abruptly.

Here you can find the Wiring diagram for shuttle operation with a stopover.

Here we have described the wiring and handling of a simple pendulum track using the BM1 ABC modules:
Shuttle route with BM1
Keywords: shuttle train, shuttle line, shuttle operation

For PC control with the Digital plus system, you first need an interface (LI100F; USB interface or LAN/USB interface, USB interface of the LZV200) as a link between your Digital plus system and the PC.
The further hardware for the digital system now depends on the desired operating sequence. This equipment is already sufficient for pure control from the PC or for switching points from a screen track diagram control panel.
If you are using a program that is able to use feedback signals from the model railroad, you will still need LB100/LB101 occupancy detectors and LR100/LR101 feedback detectors to be able to transmit the statuses on the layout to the PC program. How many of these components are required depends on the size of the layout and the number of sections on the layout equipped with occupancy detectors.
We do not offer control software. Here we refer to the wide range of products offered by various manufacturers.

We cannot make a specific recommendation for a computer program, as the programs are quite different, just as the wishes for the operating sequence differ from model railroader to model railroader.
The best thing to do is to obtain demo versions from the well-known manufacturers and find out which program comes closest to your expectations.

Yes, you can download the CV-Editor software free of charge from our website here.
download now

With this software you can, for example:

1. Set locomotive decoder conveniently on the PC
2. Control your locomotive with the PC
3. Firmware update of Digital plus decoders
4. Updating the LH01 and LH101 hand controllers
5. Saving decoder configurations

From the perspective of the Digital plus system, your computer must have a USB interface. The rest of the computer's equipment depends on the software you want to use for control. You can obtain this information from the software manufacturer.

You can download a driver for the USB interface 23150 for use with Windows10(c) at hier download.

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The new CV Editor software now uses so-called “templates” instead of “decoder descriptions”. Existing decoder description files can therefore not be used with the new CV Editor. However, the creation of templates is now integrated into the new software, making it much easier to create your own templates.

The file format used for the software update of the Digital-plus locomotive decoders has also been changed. All current software versions for Digital-plus decoders are also installed when the new CV-Editor software is installed (as of 01.02.2013).

At the beginning of 2013, we replaced the software previously supplied with the programmer (Art. 23170) and the two interfaces (Art. 23150 and 23151) with the new “CV Editor”.

This new software now combines a speed controller, the option of setting CVs and, in conjunction with the programmer, the software update of locomotive decoders in a single program interface. The division into different programs in connection with the “LI-USB Server” has been eliminated.

The “old” software is only required to set the XpressNet address of the USB interface 23150 and to update to version 3.6. Information on this can be found in the document "Software for the USB Interface"

Everything else can be done by the new CV Editor.

We explicitly recommend using this new software, as it also resolves certain issues present in the old version.

Unfortunately, the USB driver for the LZV200 interface no longer installs itself automatically. However, we have put together a guide for you. You can find it here.

You need to perform the bootloader update first. This is explained in step 4 of the new update instructions. You can download the instructions here: download now

After that, you can repeat the update to version 2.1.

1. Version 1.00 - Initial release
2. Version 1.01 - Fix for an X-Bus issue
3. Version 1.02 - Added English, French, and Dutch; fixed minor issues
4. Version 2.00 - Register programming, model time, read out locomotive decoders during operation (POM) + and - key functions via buttons 8 and 0
5. Version 2.10 - Up to 69 functions (F0 to F68) can be addressed in compatible locomotive receivers (Requirement: LZV200 central unit from version 4.0)

The version number can be checked as follows:

1. Starting from the locomotive control mode … … press the 'M' button.
2. Turn the knob until the option "Setup LH101" is displayed.
3. Pressing the knob selects this option.
4. Turn the knob until the option "Display version number" is shown.
5. The current version will now be displayed, e.g., LH101 Version 1.01.
6. Each press of the 'Esc' button moves up one level in the menu …
7. … until you return to the locomotive control mode.

This information can also be found in the manual for the LH101 on page 84.

The LH101 can be connected to the following components of the Digital plus by Lenz® system:

LZ100 or LZV100 from version 3.6; LZV200 from version 3.8

Your central unit most likely does not have the required version 3.6. In this case, please contact our support or service via our website.

For more information about the update, see below:

What's new in version 3.6 compared to version 3.5

Easier, more convenient, and more comprehensive programming. The software update from version 3.x to version 3.6 simplifies programming and offers additional functions:

• Programming of CV1 to CV1024 on the programming track and during operation (PoM)
• Easy increase/decrease of CV values, ideal for adjusting, for example, the maximum speed of a locomotive
• Easy navigation to the next/previous CV
• Together with the RailCom address display LRC120, reading CVs via PoM is possible.
• Functions from F0 to F28 can now be controlled
• All functions F1 to F28 can be individually set to momentary or continuous operation for each locomotive address (factory default is continuous operation)
• The function information F0 to F28 is always cyclically repeated* over the track (cyclic repetition for functions F5 to F28 can be switched on and off)

Here’s how to update the software on the LH101:

1. Order the update cable (if it was not included with your LH101)
2. Download and install the latest version of the CV Editor
3. Download the data package
4. Download the update instructions
5. Perform the LH101 update according to the instructions

Ihr LH101 unterstützt die Tastfunktion +,- , auf den Tasten 8 und 0, erst ab der Version 2.0.

Ihre Software des LH101 sollte aktualisiert werden. Informationen dazu finden Sie hier:

1. Updatekabel bestellen (wenn es bei Ihrem LH101 nicht mitgeliefert wurde)
2. Aktuelle Version des CV-Editor runterladen und installieren
3. Datenpaket runterladen
4. Updateanleitung runterladen
5. Update des LH101 gemäß Anleitung durchführen

The blinking battery indicator appears (see image) when the batteries (rechargeable batteries) need to be replaced.

This is a bug in version 2.10 B1500. On control panels with version 3.6 and 3.8, no flashing battery indicator is displayed when the batteries (rechargeable batteries) need to be replaced. This error has been corrected in version 2.10 B1600. Simply update your hand controller as follows:

1. Order update cable (if it was not supplied with your LH101)
2. Current version of the Download and install the CV editor
3. Data package download
4. Download update instructions
5. Update of the LH101-R according to Manual carry out

Version 2.10 B1500 Start of delivery
Version 2.10 B1600 Display problems with version 3.6 and 3.8 fixed

The version number can be read out:

1. Starting from locomotive control ... ... press the 'M' button
2. Turn the knob until the “Setup LH101” option is displayed
3. Pressing the rotary knob selects this option.
4. Turn the knob until the “Show version number” option is displayed
5. The current version is now displayed, e.g. LH101 Version 2.1 B1500
6. Each time you press the 'Esc' key, you move up one level in the menu ...
7. ... until you get back to controlling the locomotive.

This information can also be found in the manual for LH101-R at page 92

The LH101-R set can be connected to the following components of the Digital plus by Lenz® system:
LZ100 or LZV100 from version 3.6; LZV200 from version 3.8

How to install the latest software on the LH101-R

1. Order update cable (if it was not supplied with your LH101)
2. Current version of the Download CV Editor and install
3. data pakage download
4. Download update instructions
5. Update of the LH101-R according to manual carry out

You can connect 4 LH101-R to one LTM101.

The LH101-R set can be connected to the following components of the Digital plus by Lenz®system:

LZ100 or LZV100 from version 3.6; LZV200 from version 3.8

The LTM101 is a radio receiver and connects your LH101-R hand controller to the XpressNet of your central control unit. Your LH101-R therefore connects to the LTM101 via a radio link. This enables wireless control of your model railroad.

Connect the XpressNet connection of the LTM101 to the XpressNet connection of your XpressNet connection of your control panel or an LA152 adapter. You can order the LA 152 adapter here, or of course from your specialist dealer.

A maximum of 2 LTM101 with 4 LH101-R manual regulators each can be connected to an LZV200/LZV100.

In radio mode, the XpressNet address is assigned to each connected LH101-R manual controller via the LTM101. Two address ranges can be selected on the LTM101, the range 24 to 27 and the range 28 to 31. The LTM101 receiver is factory-set to the address range 28 to 31.

The use of 69 functions requires a hand controller LH101/LH101-R from version 2.1, alternatively the use of the PC interface of the LZV200 or an external interface.

You can find out how to update your LH101 here:

As this is purely a software update for the LZV200, the new features can be activated with a simple update using a new update stick. You can easily obtain the required update stick from our Online-Shop for the price of 75,00 €.

Further information on the LZV200 and its options can be found here:

https://www.lenz-elektronik.de/Digital-Plus/Fahren-Steuern-Programmieren/Zentrale-LZV200

Tipp:

Send us your existing update stick. We will exchange it for one with version 4.0 and charge € 75.00 but no shipping costs for the return.

Yes, with the new software version 4.0, the LZV200 becomes a “decoder programmer”. Using the connections of the programming track (P,Q) and the free “CV-Editor” software, it is now possible to update the firmware of locomotive decoders from Lenz (including the 0-gauge locomotives).

Make use of our exchange offer. You can exchange:

LZ100 or LZV100, the LV102 amplifier and the LH90 or LH100 hand controller.

You can find the complete offer here:

https://www.lenz-elektronik.de/Digital-Plus/Fahren-Steuern-Programmieren/Tausch-Aktion/

Information on the update process can be found either in the instructions for the LZV200 on page 16, or in the Updatestick LZV200 information.

You can find the instructions for the LZV200 here

Die Information Updatestick LZV200 you will find here

1st version V3.8 / B4298 Start of delivery 2nd version V3.8 / B4308 Readout via PC and Lenz LAN-USB interface adapted 3rd version V3.8 / B4325 New XpressNet commands for stopping/starting the model time Correction of minor problems 4th version V3.8 / B4388 Bugfixing 5. version V3.8 / B4388-B155 New version for the feedback processor (Timing adjustments to improve the operational reliability of older older Littfinski feedback devices) 6th version V4.0 Use of 69 functions Decoder programmer integrated

Unfortunately, the USB driver for the LZV 200 interface no longer installs itself. However, we have put together instructions for you. You can find them here:

https://www.lenz-elektronik.de/src/pdf/USB-Treiber_LZV200_WIN10.pdf

No, not in every case.

The optional power supply is only required if the power supply of the central unit is not sufficient to supply devices connected to it. These devices include XpressNet devices (hand controller, interface, button module), but also feedback-capable decoders (feedback devices and switching receivers with feedback) and amplifiers.

The power supply described here is not the power supply for the track system (connection J&K). It relates exclusively to the devices on the XpressNet and on the CDE and RS connections. The LZ/LZV100 can provide a maximum of 300mA for these devices.

If you want to calculate the power consumption of the appliances you are already using, you can use this table as a basis:

If the power supply to the control panel is no longer sufficient, you can recognize this by the fact that the green LED on the push-button module remains off. In this case, use the power supply unit 26160 to power the LW150.

The LS 150 has AC outputs, the LS100 has DC outputs.
The LS100 can report the position of the switch back to the LZ100 / LZV100 central unit, and the outputs can also be set to “continuous output”.

You can connect up to 4 switches or solenoids to one LS 100

The outputs of the LS150 cannot be set to continuous operation. It is therefore not possible to connect light signals directly. Alternatively, you can connect a relay or use the LS100.

No large current flows through the lines of the feedback bus (R,S) (as with the CDE line), so you can get by with a cross-section of 0.25 mm² here too

Twist these cables to protect them against external interference. Never lay the feedback bus in parallel, not even together in cable ducts with power-carrying (live) cables. Current peaks in the power-carrying cables could crosstalk into the feedback bus and distort the feedback information.

Yes, that is possible. You can set the outputs of the LS100 to continuous operation.

You can switch 6 points independently. These 6 points can be set to consecutive addresses (numbers) or to different addresses.

It is possible to display the addresses with the LRC120 when using the BM2 and BM3 modules. If you use a BM1, the address cannot be displayed during the “Stop” state.

Since 2010, RailCom has been activated in our locomotive decoders by default, so you do not need to make any settings.

If you have a decoder where this is not the case, set bit 1 in CV28 and bit 4 in CV29 (bit count starting at 1).

All LZV100 / LV102 have been supplied with the RailCom blanking interval switched on since 2010.

If this is not the case with your device, proceed as follows:

To activate RailCom, “PoM”, “Program during operation” is used. Before making the setting, you should familiarize yourself with the operation of PoM with your LH100 or LH90 hand controller. The LZV100 must be switched on to activate RailCom.

Use the procedure described below to switch on the blanking interval both in the amplifier section of the LZV100 and in each LV102 amplifier connected to the CDE terminals of the LZV100.

If you are using an LZ100 central unit (from software version 3.5), use this to switch on the blanking interval of the LV102 amplifier connected to the CDE terminals.

Please proceed as follows:

1. select any locomotive address on the hand controller. Don't worry: If a locomotive with the address used above is on the track during activation, its settings will not change, as CV7 in the locomotive decoder can only be read but not changed.
2. then switch to “PoM”
3. select CV7
4. program the value 50 in CV7. This sets the LZV100 / LV102 to setting mode, the LED of the LZV100 / LV102 shows a double flash.
5. program the value 93 to activate RailCom in CV7 within 15 seconds. The LED lights up constantly again, RailCom is activated.

If you want to deactivate RailCom again (switch off the blanking interval), please proceed as follows:

1. please change to “PoM”
2. select CV7
3. program the value 50 in CV7. This sets the LZV 100 to setting mode, the LED of the LZV shows a double flash again.
4. program the value 92 to switch off RailCom in CV7 within 15 seconds. The LED lights up constantly again, RailCom is deactivated.

There are 512 solenoid article addresses for DCC. There are 4 turnout addresses for each solenoid address. To be able to use an LS 150 with its 6 points outputs, it must be set up as follows:

Output 1-4 of the LS 150 are assigned to solenoid article address 1, output 1-4 and output 5 and 6 of the LS 150 are assigned to solenoid article address 2, output 1 and 2.

This display means that the LRC120 does not recognize a “blanking interval” in the track format. The blanking interval is probably not activated on your LZV100 / LV102 or you are using a central unit that cannot generate a blanking interval.

How to switch on the blanking interval for the LZV100 and LV102 is described in section 2 of the LRC120 operating instructions

When you uncouple the Lenz (https://www.lenz-elektronik.de/Spur-0/Einsteigen-bitte/Das-Gleissystem/ ) with the 10864 digital amplifier from Roco in combination with the red multi-mouse, you simply have to add a 4 to the address.

Examples:

Uncoupler to address

1: Operation with address 1+4= 5 ;Decoupler is controlled with address 5.

2: Operation with address 2+4= 6 ;Decoupler is controlled with address 6.

12: Operation with address 12+4= 16 ;Decoupler is controlled with address 16.

Grundsätzlich liegt die maximale Anzahl der XpressNet - Geräte bei 30 Stück.

Allerdings werden die meisten XpressNet-Geräte auch von der Zentrale mit Strom versorgt. Hierfür sowie an den Anschlüssen CDE und RS kann die LZ/LZV100/LZV200 insgesamt 300mA zur Verfügung stellen.

Wenn Sie ausrechnen wollen, wie groß die Stromaufnahme der von Ihnen bereits verwendeten Geräte ist, können Sie diese Liste zu Grunde legen:
 

Alternativ verwenden Sie die Klemmen L und M des XpressNet an der Zentrale (LZV100, LZ100, LZV200) gar nicht und speisen die XpressNet - Geräte extern mit 12 V Gleichspannung. Dann bestimmt das verwendete Netzteil den maximal für XpressNet-Geräte zur Verfügung stehenden Strom.

Für die Verdrahtung des XpressNet bieten sich verschiedene Möglichkeiten.

Zum Einen können Sie für das XpressNet herkömmliche Kabel einsetzen, verlegen Sie hier einen Querschnitt von 0,25mm². Verdrillen Sie die Leitungen L,M sowie A,B paarweise miteinander. Gut geeignet ist z.B. Klingeldraht. Dieser ist paarweise verdrillt erhältlich. Litze funktioniert ebenfalls sehr gut.

Alternativ verwenden Sie die bei Lenz Elektronik erhältlichen fertigen XpressNet – Kabel sowie die Anschlußplatte LA152. Vorteil hiervon ist, dass der Aufbau durch die Verwendung von Steckverbindungen besonders einfach ist, Sie müssen nicht löten.

XpressNet ist ein leistungsfähiges Netzwerk, welches für die Kommunikation zwischen Eingabegeräten (z.B. Handregler, Interface) und der Zentrale des Digital plus Systems zuständig ist. Es können bis zu 30 Eingabegeräte am XpressNet verwendet werden.

Der besondere Vorteil des XpressNet besteht in der Möglichkeit, Geräte während des Betriebs vom Netzwerk abzuziehen und an einer anderen Stelle wieder anzustecken. Der Betrieb auf der Modellbahn geht weiter, die Handregler zeigen nach dem Anstecken an des XpressNet sofort die letzte benutzte Lokadresse wieder im Display an.

Diese Unterscheidung wird anhand der Adressen automatisch vorgenommen:

• Bei 2-stelligen Adressen haben Sie die Wahl zwischen 14/27/28/128 Fahrstufen,
• bei 4-stelligen Adresse die Wahl zwischen 28/128 Fahrstufen.

Die Ursache ist simpel:

Alle Digital plus Lokdecoder, die mit 4-stelligen Adressen verwendet werden können, beherrschen auch mindestens den 28 Fahrstufenmodus und werden auch in dieser Einstellung ausgeliefert. Es besteht daher keine Notwendigkeit, die "älteren" Fahrstufenmodi für diesen Adressbereich vorzuhalten.

Informationen zum Update auf die Version 3.6 finden Sie in der Information "Software zum USB Interface".

Für das Update benötigen Sie die Software LI-USB-CV-Editor, diese finden Sie hier:
23150 USB Interface - Inhalt der mitgelieferten CD

Öffnen Sie die LZ100 und ziehen Sie die Leiterplatte aus dem Gehäuse.

Entfernen Sie das im Bild unten umrahmte IC aus dem Sockel (auf dem Bild hat dieses IC einen Aufkleber, dies muß nicht der Fall sein). Dies geht recht einfach wenn Sie einen kleinen Schraubendreher zwischen Sockel und IC als Hebel einsetzen.

Setzen Sie das neue IC in den Sockel ein. Die Lage des Pin 1 sehen Sie auf der Grafik unten.

Diese Probleme wurden mit Version 3.5 beseitigt:

• Die LZ100 speichert wichtige Einstellungen (Daten) zu den Lokadressen wie Fahrstufenmodus, Funktionen, Doppel- oder Mehrfachtraktion und auch Geschwindigkeiten (im AUTO-Modus). Um diese Speicherung auch nach dem Ausschalten des Systems sicherzustellen, befindet sich eine Batterie in der LZ100, die den Speicher mit Strom versorgt. Die Meldung "ERR97" ist vorgesehen für den Fall, dass die Batteriespannung in der LZ100 zu gering ist um den notwendigen Datenerhalt zu gewährleisten. Es konnte aber vorkommen, dass Handregler die Fehlermeldung "ERR97" anzeigten, obwohl die Betriebsspannung noch ausreichend hoch war. Häufig wurden unter diesen Randbedingungen auch Doppeltraktionen angezeigt, die nie eingegeben wurden
• Das Blättern durch den Lokstapel mit dem LH100 zeigte unter bestimmten Bedingungen immer die selbe Lokadresse oder nur einen Teil der aufgerufenen Lokadressen an.
• Lokadressen mit ganzzahligen Vielfachen von 256 konnten nicht gesteuert werden.
• Im "AUTO"-Modus zeigte der Handregler auch nach Systemstart bei jedem erneuten Anstecken an das XpressNet die Meldung "AUTO".

Sollte eines der vorgenannten Probleme bei Ihnen aufgetreten sein, so kann die neue Software durch Tausch eines Bauteiles (PROM) in Ihrer Zentrale eingesetzt werden. Wenn Sie möchten, können Sie dies selbst tun.

Mit dem LH100:

Die Tastenfolge F, 9, 8 zeigt die Version der Zentrale (Tastenfolge gilt unabhängig von der Softwareversion des Systems)
Die Tastenfolge F, 9, 9 zeigt die Version des Handreglers (Tastenfolge gilt unabhängig von der Softwareversion des Systems)

Mit dem LH90:

Lesen Sie hierzu diesen Auszug aus der Betriebsanleitung zum LH90:
http://www.lenz-elektronik.de/pdf/Systemeinstellung_am_LH90.pdf

Einfacher, leichter und umfangreicher programmieren

Das Software-Update von Version 3.x auf Version 3.6 erleichtert die Programmierung und stellt weitere Funktionen zur Verfügung:

• Programmieren von CV1 bis CV1024 auf dem Programmiergleis und während des Betriebs (PoM)
• einfaches Erhöhen/Vermindern von CV Werten, ideal um z.B. die Höchstgeschwindigkeit einer Lok einzustellen
• Einfacher Wechsel zur nächsten/vorherigen CV
• Zusammen mit der RailCom Adressanzeige LRC120 ist das Auslesen von CVs mittels PoM möglich.
• Es können nun Funktionen von F0 bis F28 geschaltet werden
• Alle Funktionen F1 bis F28 lassen sich für jede Lokadresse individuell auf Moment- oder Dauerbetrieb einstellen (Werkseitig sind die Funktionen auf Dauerbetrieb eingestellt)
• Die Funktionsinformationen F0 bis F28 werden immer zyklisch wiederholt* über das Gleis gesendet (das zyklische Wiederholen kann bei den Funktionen F5 bis F28 ein- und ausgeschaltet werden)

LZ100/LZV100 Version 3.x => Version 3.6:€ 30,- EUR
LH100 Version 3.x => Version 3.6: € 30,- EUR
LH100 Version 2.x => Version 3.6: € 50,- EUR
LH90 Version 3.4/3.5 => Version 3.6: kostenlos
LH90 Version < 3.4/3.5 => Version 3.6: € 15,- EUR

Versand Inland: 7,- EUR
Versand Ausland: 10,- EUR

Die Preise zum Update von LZ100/LZV100 mit Version kleiner als 3.0 fragen Sie bitte bei uns an .

Sie schicken uns Ihre LZV100 (oder LZ100) und Ihre Handregler (LH100, LH90). Wir senden Ihre Geräte mit der aktuellsten Software zurück . Senden Sie die Geräte direkt an die Fa. Lenz ein:

Lenz Elektronik GmbH
Vogelsang 14
35398 Gießen

Zentrale LZ100:
alle Zentralen LZ100 ab Version 2.x mit Hardware die ab Ende 1997 produziert wurde. Die Hardware nur dieser Zentralen ist für ein direktes Update geeignet. Ob Ihre Zentrale bereits mit dieser Hardware ausgestattet ist, können Sie beim Auslesen einer Lok auf dem Programmiergleis feststellen: In diesen Zentralen ist ein Relais eingebaut, welches beim Auslesen oder Programmieren von Decodern hörbar schaltet.

Zentrale LZV100

Alle Zentralen LZV100 können ein Update auf Version 3.6 erhalten

Für ältere Zentralen ist das Update nicht mehr verfügbar.

Handregler LH100:
alle Handregler LH100 ab Version 1.0.

Handregler LH90:
alle Handregler LH100 ab Version 3.0.

USB-Interface:
Wenn Sie ein USB-Interface (Art.Nr. 23150) verwenden so müssen Sie ein Firmwareupdate durchführen, um alle Eigenschaften der Version 3.6 nutzen zu können. Sie können dieses Firmwareupdate selbst durchführen oder Sie senden das Interface zum Update ein.

Wenn Sie eine Version kleiner als 3.6 verwenden, dann dürfen Sie das Firmwareupdate nicht durchführen!

LZV200: Version 4.0
Sollten Sie eine LZV200 der Version 3.8 haben, können neue Features durch ein einfaches Update mit einem Update-Stick freigeschaltet werden. Den benötigen Updatestick können Sie ganz leicht im Online Shop erwerben.
Informationen zum Inhalt des neuen Updates finden Sie hier.

LZ100/LZV100: Die zuletzt für diese Geräte verfügbare Version ist V 3.6. Neuere Versionen werden für die LZ100/LZV100 nicht mehr angeboten. Nutzen Sie ggf. unser Tauschangebot.

Die Eigenschaften des Systems werden durch im Innern der Geräte ablaufende Programme (Software) bestimmt. Kommen neue Eigenschaften in der Zukunft zu Digital plus hinzu, so muß nur die Software ausgetauscht, nicht aber ein neues Gerät gekauft werden. Dies geschieht durch den Wechsel des Programmspeichers im Gerät, eine preiswerte Lösung.

Ja. Alle Digital plus Lokdecoder, die nach dem Standard der NMRA produziert sind, können mit 4-stelligen Lokadressen betrieben werden. Sie können die LE130/131 also auf vierstellige Adressen einstellen.

Nein, wir haben das compact so entwickelt, daß es auch 3 stellige CV-Werte programmieren kann.

Nein, das compact wird beim Einsatz als Handregler von unserem XpressNet versorgt.

Nein, das compact unterstützt leider keine externe Programmierung. Zur kompletten Nutzung der beiliegenden Software wird die Zentrale LZV100 oder die LZV200 benötigt.

Das Interface 23150 oder 23151 kann auch ohne die Zentrale an das compact angeschlossen werden. Für einfache Steuerungsaufgaben ist dies ausreichend.

Bitte bedenken Sie aber, dass viele Computerprogramme zur Steuerung auch Rückmeldungen von der Modellbahn benötigen. Rückmeldungen sind mit dem compact allerdings nicht möglich, hierzu wird die Zentrale LZV200 oder die LZV100 benötigt.

Nein, dies ist nicht möglich. Wenn Sie die Leistung für Ihre Anlage erhöhen möchten, dann verwenden Sie den Verstärker LV 102/LV103.

Ein compact kann maximal 2,5 A an die Modellbahn liefern. Verbrauchen Ihre fahrenden Loks und beleuchtete Wagen mehr als 2,5 A, so teilen Sie Ihre Modellbahn in verschiedene Stromkreise auf und versorgen jeden Stromkreis mit einem Verstärker LV102/LV103. Jeder Verstärker benötigt seinen separaten Transformator, wir empfehlen die Verwendung des TR150.

Ja. Allerdings können Sie nicht alle Eigenschaften des LH90 / LH100 ausnutzen. Da das compact als Zentrale maximale 99 Loks steuern kann, können Sie auch mit dem an das compact angeschlossenen LH90 / LH100 nur 99 Loks steuern.

Ja, das geht. Natürlich kann man den LH 30 dann auch nur innerhalb seiner Möglichkeiten benutzen.

Um den AUTO-Modus einzuschalten gehen Sie bitte wie folgt vor:

Wählen Sie die Lokadresse 0 (konventionelle Lok)

Betätigen Sie die Taste '1' (als ob Sie bei einer Digitallok die Funktionen schalten wollen) 5x. Es erlischt die LED an der LZ100.

Drücken Sie die Taste '1' weitere 5x. Die LED an der LZ100 geht nun wieder an.

Damit ist der AUTO-Modus eingeschaltet. Wenn Sie nun Ihre LZ100 nach Ausschalten der Spannung wieder in Betrieb nehmen, dann sehen Sie auf dem LH90 die Meldung "AUS". Die Loks fahren aber zu diesem Zeitpunkt bereits. Bestätigen Sie den AUTO - Modus nur noch durch Drücken der 'Stop' Taste.

Ausschalten können Sie den AUTO Mode auf die selbe Weise, nur verwenden Sie die Taste '2'.

Die von Ihnen beschriebene Anzeige läßt darauf schließen, dass die Kommunikation des LH100 mit der Zentrale LZ100 / LZV100 nicht richtig funktioniert.

Ursache dafür kann sein:

• versehentlicher falscher Anschluß des LH100 an der Zentrale, z.B. über eine Anschlußplatte oder separater DIN-Buchse. Hierbei könnten die Datenleitungen A und B des XBUS versehentlich vertauscht sein. Sie können dies prüfen indem Sie den LH100 direkt an die LZ100/LZV100 anschließen und schauen, ob er dort funktioniert.
• ein Defekt im Anschlußkabel des LH100, es könnte also ein Kabelbruch oder Wackelkontakt vorliegen.
• ein Defekt in der LZ100/LZV100. Dies können Sie prüfen, indem Sie den LH100 an einer anderen LZ100/LZV100 (vielleicht hilft Ihnen Ihr Fachändler) testen. Wenn der LH100 dann an dieser anderen Zentrale funktioniert, ist Ihre LZ100/LZV00 defekt.

Ja, und zwar immer dann, wenn sich im Wagen ein Stromverbraucher befindet.

Bei Personenwagen ist dies leicht. Bauen Sie eine Innenbeleuchtung ein und schon ist der Fall erledigt. Die Glühbirnen der Innenbeleuchtung sind Stromverbraucher. Gerade im Digitalbetrieb ist die Innenbeleuchtung reizvoll, da ja ständig eine konstant hohe Spannung am Gleis anliegt.

Bei Güterwagen oder Personenwagen die Sie nicht mit einer Beleuchtung ausrüsten wollen gibt es weitere Möglichkeiten:

• Zum Einen können mit Hilfe von Leitlack die isolierten Achsen leitfähig gemacht werden. Dies ist ein einfaches und preiswertes Verfahren, aber der sich ergebende Widerstand (und damit der Stromverbrauch) wird je nach Dicke des aufgetragenen Lacks unterschiedlich.
• Zum Anderen können Sie Radsätze mit eingebauten Widerständen verwenden oder statt Leitlack kleine SMD-Widerstände verwenden. Vorteil dieses Verfahrens ist dass Sie den Wert des Widerstandes genau bestimmen können um keinen unnötig hohen Stromverbrauch zu erzeugen (Belastung der Verstärker).

Die Übermittlung der Zustände erfolgt über den Rückmeldebus an die Zentrale LZV100/LZV200, die Anzeige am Handregler LH100/LH101 oder über Interface am Computer.

Im Digital plus System werden Belegtzustände von Gleisen dadurch ermittelt, daß in der Versorgung der Gleise eine Elektronik den zum Gleis fließenden Strom mißt. Jeder auf dem Gleis befindliche Stromverbraucher erzeugt einen solchen Stromfluß.

"Es fließt ein Strom" ist also gleichbedeutend mit dem "Belegt"; "Es fließt kein Strom" ist gleichbedeutend mit dem "Frei"

Der Belegtmelder ist im technischen Sinne also ein Stromfühler.

Durch die Leitungen des Rückmeldebus (R,S) fließt kein großer Strom (wie bei der Leitung CDE), also kommen Sie auch hier mit einem Querschnitt von 0,25mm² aus

Verdrillen Sie diese Leitungen, um sie gegen Störungen von außen zu schützen.

Verlegen Sie den Rückmeldebus auf keinen Fall parallel, auch nicht gemeinsam in Kabelkanälen zu leistungsführenden (stromführenden) Kabeln. Stromspitzen in den leistungsführenden Kabeln könnten in den Rückmeldebus übersprechen und die Rückmeldeinformationen verfälschen.

Die Stromaufnahme beträgt ca. 25 mA pro LRB08

Der zweite LRB08 kann auf die Adresse 66 programmiert werden. Er überwacht ja 8 Abschnitte, das passt genau zu einer RM-Adresse.