Fascia panel by digitrax loconet receiver for ir throttles. This document deals with the physical specification the. But, at the numbers we are talking about a few controllers and perhaps 1020 decoders, does it really make a difference. The ur90 will support approximately 10 infraready throttles dt100, dt300, dt400, ut4 and dt402 series in line of sight operation. Loconet was developed by the usbased company digitrax. Locoio is another diy project that is documented on this web site.
The lnwi allows you to connect compatible wifi devices to loconet and run trains using compatible throttle apps. Digitrax recommends that networks with more than 20 devices use an lnrp or. The digitrax cab bus, loconet, has both an electrical and a physical specification. The apps available can be downloaded from the digitrax website by clicking he. Digitrax recommends that networks with more than 20 devices use an lnrp or more than one to break the devices up into smaller groups.
The more i think about the digitrax capability to update component firmware, the more impressed i am with it. The lnrp xtra loconet repeater module isolates and protects loconet layouts, it allows for greater expansion of the loconet system on large installations. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline digitrax dt500 super throttle dig02017 dt500 advanced super throttle features. I think its aimed toward big clubs and ntrak use with the 400 loco slots. The apps available can be downloaded from this page.
The lnrp xtra loconet repeater module isolates and protects loconet layouts, it allows for. This makes the system as close to plug and play as. It is semiopen, as the company allows other companies to distribute product based on the technology, and publishes extensive documentation. Fritzs dcc notes digitrax command station comparision. The monitor clock dialog allows you to control this feature. It can be used with decoderpro to program locomotives, or panelpro to create a virtual control for your layout and there are other. However, in cables purchased from other sources, these may be different colors. Embeddedloconet, please contact digitrax inc, for specific permission. Right now you can update the firmware in their dcs51, dcs210, and dcs240 command stations, ur92 transceiver, lnrp loconet repeater. Right now you can update the firmware in their dcs51, dcs210, and dcs240 command stations, ur92 transceiver, lnrp loconet repeater, pr3 interface, and dt402 and dt500 throttles. The dt500 advanced super throttle gives you direct control of two locos at a time with all the powerful features and flexibility serious model railroaders demand.
Digitrax loconet wifi interface module for use with smart. The sale any loconet device hardware including bare pcbs that uses this or any other loconet software, requires testing and certification by digitrax inc. This protects the layout from a network crash, often caused during throttle. They can be purchased readymade from a number of dcc dealers and hobby shops, and from radio shack, lowes, the home depot, walmart or other electrical or. With a standalone loconet, you will still be able to configure the loconet parameters of uhlenbrock or digitrax modules, but it may be a bit more tricky. Ffeeaattuurreess loconet repeater module digitrax, inc. The loconet developers edition is the commercial definition of the communication protocol used by digitrax and other loconet compatible products produced and sold by licensed manufacturers. A digitrax loconet can contain its own fast clock timebase. Long loconet networks may also benefit by the reduction in total cable length of the loconet wires. Digitrax loconet wiring model railroader magazine model. The protected one is used to connect boosters, etc, while the unprotected network is used for throttles. At which point, your eyes start to glaze over and you go off into a trance. The lnwi from digitrax allows you to connect compatible wifi devices to loconet and run trains using compatible throttle apple and android apps on wifi deviceslnwi allows up to four compatible devices to be connected.
The electrical specification and properties of loconet are defined and controlled by digitrax. Provides up to 32 loconet throttle functionality per lnwi, with compatible apps and command station. The other big thing new is that it has user upgradeable firmware so if any changes come along perhaps lcc bus or bugs are found then its easy to upgrade. Yup, make sure you have enough lnrps in your layout and that they have and provide a good power level to the loconet. Compatible with most android and apple devices running supported throttle apps. Digitrax makes a number of utility panels, which are used to connect throttles to the throttle bus, in this case, digitraxs loconet.
It electrically recreates the loconet signal acts as a signal repeater in technical terms between two loconet busses. Loconet repeater lnrp for large complex layouts, digitrax offers the lnrp loconet repeater. Apr 17, 2017 the more i think about the digitrax capability to update component firmware, the more impressed i am with it. Wifi interface to a digitrax loconet for up to four compatible mobile wifi devices and apps. The lnrp loconet repeater module isolates and protects loconet layouts, it allows for greater expansion of the loconet system on large installations. Uhlenbrock a german manufacturer using loconet and digitrax the loconet creator have rendered it quite easy to program their modules with their command stations. Digitrax command control starter set manual includes. Digitrax offers only the bdl168 for block detection. The lnrp allows protected sections of loconet to continue functioning even when a fault occurs elsewhere, the lnrp automatically reconnects the faulty section once the issue is resolved. Aug 25, 2006 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. The digitrax bxpa1 is a loconet auto reverser with added features for detection, transcending, and power management.
Loconet repeaters can be used to isolate areas of the layout from. Hence loconet ground is ground for two different things. Any scale digitrax lnrp xtra loconet repeater module with ps14 power supply. Loconet cables loconet cables utilize 6wire telephonedatatype cable with rj12 plugs on each end. To do this, it communicates with the command station over the loconet using one of several types of adapter.
They can be purchased readymade from a number of dcc dealers and hobby shops, and from radio shack, lowes, the home depot, walmart or other electrical or electronics suppliers, or easily manufactured to. Digitrax manufacturers a complete line of digital command control products and accessories, ranging from entry level to advanced systems for all scales. Digitrax lnwi loconet wifi interface the lnwi allows you to connect compatible wifi devices to loconet and run trains using compatible android and apple throttle apps. A single lnwi works out of the box, with no additional configuration required. Jmri software, including decoderpro and panelpro, works with your digitrax command station to program decoders. The digitrax rj12 loconet wiring standard railway bob.
In the last half of 2016, digitrax shook things up a bit in its product line by discontinuing two of their longestlived command stations the dcs100 and dcs200 and introducing the dcs210 and the dcs240. Very large layouts will benefit from using a loconet repeater lnrp. Among other things, locoio is a device that allows you to build a remote ctc panel connected to a loconet. Lnrpxtra loconet repeater module the lnrp xtra loconet repeater module isolates and protects loconet layouts, it allows for greater expansion of the loconet system on large installations. This information is only available to signatories of a digitrax non disclosure agreement regarding the loconet developers edition. Lnfc supports this capability when used in conjunction with dcc accessory decoders e. Super chief xtra 5 amp duplex radio equipped set includes. Digitrax lnwi loconet wifi interface factory direct trains. The digitrax rj12 loconet wiring standard somewhere in the instruction manual, it says that the rj12 is the 6pin version of the rj11 connector with all pins loaded with conductors. It can be used with decoderpro to program locomotives, or panelpro to create a virtual control for your layout and there are other programs available that are compatible with locobuffer. Locobuffer is a do it yourself diy device that connects a computer to a digitrax loconet. Throttles and most other loconet devices only use the railsync as a source of power. Through loconet the command station gets operated and controlled.
This means that the loconet may be used as an accessory bus with any system, dcc or dc, for use with detection, signaling, etc. Loconet is a bus system that connects devices like handheld throttles to a command station. If a wiring or signal problems occur on any standard loconet section that the lnrp xtra is connecting and monitoring, the lnrp xtra will act to internally disconnect the faulty standard. Digitrax dcc system depends on its loconet cable to connect every device that runs on loconet together. First, the locobuffer was designed to be used as an interface between computers and dcc systems using digitrax loconet only. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Pr4 usb to loconet interface with decoder programmer. It ensures that all devices have the correct settings.
Loconet s ethernet like architecture seems interesting and more advanced than the systems used by other dcc manufacturers. The lnfc sends accessory decoder commands via loconet. However, so far no optical system talks to digitrax loconet. They can also work directly from dc power which is what happens in a digitrax up5 panel when it is powered from a wall wart. The lnrp xtra allows protected sections of loconet to continue functioning even when a fault occurs elsewhere, the lnrp xtra automatically reconnects the faulty section once the issue is resolved. If you want to sell devices that use locoent you have to pay a fee to digitrax. Also, optical doesnt work in hidden staging dark, where you most need detection. Jigsaw puzzles free delivery possible on eligible purchases. However digitrax by default uses the loconet ground wires in the loconet cable to electrically implement this function. This is the connector that digitrax uses for loconet. Loconet jacks the jacks on the front and sides of the up5, ur92, ur91, ur90, and lnrp front panels are throttle jacks and should only be used for connecting throttles to loconet.
Loconetchecker helps you to manage your digitrax devices connected to the loconet bus and monitor their behavior. Digitrax makes a number of utility panels, which are used to connect throttles to the throttle bus, in this case, digitrax s loconet. Digitrax loconet wireless interface railway city hobbies. A digitrax up5 loconet panel may be used with an external power supply 12vdc wallwart or ps12 to provide power to the loconet. Digitrax 245 digitrax is located in panama city, fl, and was founded in 1993 by zana and a.
Long loconet networks may also benefit by the reduction in. Bxpa1 loconet dcc autoreverser with detection, transponding and power management. This can be driven either by a dcs100dcs200 command station, or by a separate fast clock module such as those made by logic rail technologies. Digitrax uses current detection method which has a significant impact on wiring power distribution for your layout. If a wiring or signal problems occur on any standard loconet section that the lnrp xtra is connec.