ECoSRadio Control ESUKG en User Manual Edition I December 2009 eBook 03

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Instruction manualF i rst ed i t ion, November 2009

ECoSControl Radio


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Contents

1. Declaration o conormity .....................................3

2. WEEE-Declaration.................................................3

3. Important Note Please read this rst ..................44. Content o package .............................................4

5. Introduction Features o the ECoSControl Radio 45.1. Wireless operation ................................................45.2. ECoSlot .................................................................55.3. Handheld throttle ..................................................55.4. Locos ...................................................................55.5. Accessory decoders and routes ..............................55.6. Batteries and battery charger.................................5

6. Unpacking & Connecting .....................................5

6.1. Batteries ................................................................56.2. Battery charger .....................................................66.3. Pre-conditions or operation ..................................66.3.1. Installing the receiver module in the ECoS ..........66.3.2. Installation o the receiver module in the Central

Station Reloaded ............................................... 7

7. Control elements ..................................................8

8. Settings at the command station ..........................98.1. Assigning locos to the throttle ...............................98.2. Assign turnout panel to throttle ..........................108.3. Radio channel o the base station ........................10

8.4. Changes during operation ...................................108.5. Saving operating data .........................................10

9. Switching on ECoSControl Radio ........................10

10. Running locos and consists ...............................1110.1. Selecting a loco .................................................1110.1.1. Loco selection menu ......................................1110.1.2. Sorting locos ..................................................1110.1.3. Filtering locos .................................................1110.2. Quick selection mode ........................................1210.2.1. Assigning a loco to a quick selection button ...1210.2.2. Deleting a quick selection button ...................12

10.3. Running locos ...................................................1210.4. Loco is blocked .................................................13

11. Switching accessories & Routes ........................1311.1. Interlocking panel window ................................1311.2. Switching accessories ........................................1311.3. Select an interlocking panel ...............................13

12. Emergency stop................................................14

13. Battery lie on one charge ................................14

14. Conguration menu .........................................14

14.1. Language ..........................................................1414.2. Contrast ............................................................1414.3. Radio channel ...................................................1414.4. Handheld ID (HID) .............................................15

14.5. Ino ...................................................................1514.6. Backlight duration .............................................1514.7. Backlight brightness ..........................................1514.8. Joystick .............................................................15

14.9. Resetting the speed ...........................................1514.10. Sequence or keyboard entries ........................1514.11. Signal power ...................................................15

15. ESU Support & Registration ..............................1615.1. Registration .......................................................1615.2. Forum ...............................................................1615.3. Technical hotline ...............................................16

16. Appendix .........................................................1716.1. Technical data ...................................................17

17. Warranty Certicate .........................................19

17.1. Warranty conditions ..........................................1917.2. Extent o warranty / exclusions ..........................19


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1. Declaration of conformity

We, ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co KG, Industriestrasse5, D-89081 Ulm, declare in sole responsibility that the product

50111 ESU ECoSControl Radiois in compliance with the ollowing standards:EN 71 1-3 : 1988 / 6 : 1994 EN 50088 : 1996 EN 55014, Teil1 + part 2 : 1993EN 61000-3-2 : 1995 EN 60742 : 1995 EN 61558-2-7 : 1998according to the directive88 / 378 / EWG 89 / 336 / EWG 73 / 23 / EWGETSI EN300 328:2007-04The ECoSControl Radio bears the CE mark.

2. WEEE-Declaration

Disposal o obsolete electrical and electronic equipment (as prac-

tised in the European Union and other European countries withdedicated 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 thisproduct should be disposed o at a suitablecollection point or recycling o electrical andelectronic appliances. Thus you contribute toavoid negative impact on the environmentand peoples health that could be caused byinappropriate disposal. Recycling o materialscontributes to preserve our natural resources.

For more inormation regarding recyclingo this product, please contact your local authority, your wastecollection service or the dealer / shop where you purchased thisproduct.

Batteries do not belong in household waste!

Please do not dispose o discharged batteries in your householdwaste: take them to a collection point at your local recycling centreor dealer. Thereore you assure an environmentally riendly way odisposal.

Copyright 1998 - 2009 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & 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 or any damage orconsequential loss or damage caused by inappropriate use o the product, abnormal operating conditions, unauthorised modications to the product, etc. Not suitable

or children under 14 years o age. Inappropriate use may result in injury due to sharp points and edges.

Mrklin is a registered trademark o Gebr. Mrklin und Cie. GmbH, Gppingen, Germany. RailCom is a registered trademark o Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Giessen.All other trademarks are the property o their respective legal owners.

According to its policy ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co KG continues to develop its products. Thereore ESU reserves the right to implement changes andimprovements to any o the products listed in the ESU documentation.

Duplication and preproduction o this documentation in any shape or orm requires prior written consent rom ESU.


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3. Important Note Please read this first

Congratulations on your purchase o an ECoSControl Radio. TheECoSControl Radio oers you the opportunity to run your locosremotely (wireless) in conjunction with the ECoS ESU commandstation as well as the Mrklin central station Reloaded (withESU update 3.0.0 and higher). Together with the easy and intu-itive handling the ergonomic design o the throttle will open uppossibilities never dreamed o beore

This manual oers you a step-by-step insight into the availableoptions. Thereore we kindly ask you to work through this manualcareully beore operating your ECoSControl Radio. Even thoughyour ECoSControl Radio is o robust construction, incorrect wiringcould lead to damage o the device. I in doubt do not undertakeany potentially costly experiments!

ECoSControlRadioisdesignedsolelyfortheusewithmodeltrains. Never leave the ECoSControl Radio in conjunction withthe ECoS operating without supervision and never use it orcontrolling devices that transport people.

TheECoSControlRadiomayonlybeoperatedwiththedevicesdescribed in this manual. Any other use than described in thismanual is not permitted.

ECoSControlRadioworkswiththe2.4GHz frequencybandthat does not require registration or is subject to any ees.Since this requency range is reely available or anybody someimpairment o the unctionality may be caused at least intheory - by other wireless devices such as WLAN, Bluetooth

or a wireless computer mouse. Due to modern transmissionprocesses the ECoSControl Radio is capable o compensating-or such distortions however, operating other devices in the2.4 GHz range may reduce the speed o transmission and therange o the ECoSControl Radio.

Donotdrop,sit,shake,orexposetheECoSControlRadiotomechanical impact, as such rough handling may cause dama-ge to the components o the device.

DonotexposethecomponentsoftheECoSControlRadiotohumidity or direct sunlight.

Donotapplyanycausticchemicals,cleaningdetergentsorsi-

milar or cleaning your ECoSControl Radio.DonotattempttoopenthehousingoftheECoSControlRadio.Inappropriate handling may cause damage to your ECoSCon-trol Radio.

4. Content of package

Please check that all items are contained in the package immedi-ately ater opening it.

The ollowing components should be in the package:ECoSControlRadioReceivermodule

ECoSControlRadioBaseStation

4NiMHrechargeablebatteriesMicro(sizeAAA)

Batterycharger+powersupplyunit

Lanyard(carryingstrap)

(This)manual

5. Introduction Features of the ECoSControl Radio

With the ECoSControl Radio you have acquired a system that canaccomplish much more than just run locos in wireless mode.

In this chapter we introduce you to the eatures o the ECoSCon-trol Radio.

5.1. Wireless operationWireless operation is a very desirable eature, you send all com-mands by wireless transmission to the receiver module integratedin your ECoS. Wireless transmission is bi-directional, which meansthat any commands or inputs on the ECoS will also be transmittedto the ECoSControl Radio and vice versa. All data such as speedo locos or status o turnouts are always synchronised between the

ECoSControl Radio and the ECoS.Due to this matching there is no need to enter locos or accessoriesin the ECoSControl Radio. All changes can be handled comortablyon the command station.

Introduction - Features of the ECoSControl Radio

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Unpacking & Connecting

The ECoSControl Radio transmitter is very powerul. In an openarea you may move up to 100m away rom the command station.The actual range depends largely on the surroundings and maywell be much less than 100m. Refective or absorbing metal partssuch as ences as well as other devices operating in the 2.4 GHzrange may have an impact on the operation o the system.

Both the transmission and the receiver antennas are located insidethe housing o the base station.

Normally the ECoSControl Radio is not aected by the simultane-ous operation o wireless networks (WLAN). Since the requencyrange o 2.4 GHz is reely available to everybody other types oremote control (e.g.: 2.4 GHz remote control o model helicopters)may have some infuence on the unctionality o the system.

5.2. ECoSlotThe receiver module is to be inserted into the (available) ECoSlotcompartment o your ECoS command station or Central StationReloaded. It co-ordinates the communication between the ECoSand the ECoSControl Radio throttles. The receiver module sup-ports up to six throttles. For each throttle you can assign up to 100locos and our interlocking panels.

The receiver module can be operated on our dierent channels(channel 1 to channel 4). In order to permit the operation o seve-ral ECoSControl systems within the same room. This is particularlyimportant at airs and exhibitions.

I you want to operate your command station with ECoSControlRadio in an exhibition hall, please obtain inormation regardingthe channels used by your neighbours PRIOR to turning on your

command station.5.3. Handheld throttleThe throttle o the ECoSControl is shaped according to ergonomicaspects and rests comortably in your hand. Important unctionssuch as running your loco can be dealt with singlehandedly. TheECoSControl Radio is equipped with a graphic, backlit LC (liquidcrystal) display. Thus you can read any inormation in plain text.The background illumination o the display enables you to readtext and numbers even under dicult lighting conditions. In orderto save battery power the illumination is turned o ater 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 requency has been selected.

Should you desire to connect more than one throttle to a receivermodule (and thus to a command station) each throttle has to beassigned a handheld ID (HID). The command station dierentiatesbetween the individual throttles via this number (rom 1 to 6).

It is not possible to connect two throttles with the same HID toa command station. Ex works all throttles are set to HID 1. I youpurchase an additional throttle (ESU part number 50112) it mustbe set to a new HID prior to use. How to accomplish this is explai-ned in chapter 14.4.

5.4. LocosIn the loco mode the most important parameters such as the nameand symbol o the loco, speed and status o unction buttons aredisplayed or easy handling. You can then change the speed usingthe joystick. Subject to the digital protocol in use you may activateup to 20 unctions per loco in addition to the headlights (unction 0).

You can assign up to 100 locos to each throttle. There are severalmethods o sorting your loco list as well as the quick selection oyour ten avourite locos and also the text search by name.

5.5. Accessory decoders and routesSwitching accessory decoders and routes does not present anyproblem to the ECoSControl Radio. You can assign and switch upto 4 interlocking panels with a total o 64 addresses.

The ECoS displays the current status o the accessories. Switchingthe accessories is accomplished simply by pushing a button or incase o accessories with more than two aspects by a comortablechoice menu.

5.6. Batteries and battery chargerIn order to preserve the environment ESU recommends the use orechargeable batteries. They are supplied with the ECoSControlRadio including the battery charger.

6. Unpacking & Connecting

6.1. BatteriesYou will need our 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 beused.

The rechargeable batteries must be charged prior to rst use.One set o batteries will last about 8 hours (subject to user pro-le).

The batteries must be inserted into the ECoSControl Radio priorto use as ollows:

a) Hold the ECoSControl Radio with the back acing upwards andpress the tab at the top end o the cover o the battery com-partment (as shown in Fig. 2).

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b) Remove the cover by rst tilting it and then pulling it up-wards.

c) Now insert the batteries. Please observe the correct polarity othe batteries as shown in the battery compartment.

The + pole o the batteries is always the end with the head.

d) Replace the cover, making sure it is locked in place.

6.2. Battery chargerPrior to using the battery charger you must attach the Euro-plugadapter. Place the old-away mains plug top upwards and slide theadapter into the guide rail until it is locked into place (see Fig. 5).

The battery charger supplied with the ECoSControl Radio is solelyor charging the supplied NiMH batteries. Two LEDs indicate thetime elapsed since starting the charge process. The batteries arecharging as long as the red LED lights up, while the green LEDindicates that charging has been completed.

Please take note o the ollowing remarks regarding charging bat-teries with the supplied battery charger:

OnlychargethebatteriesoncetheECoSControlRadioindicatesempty batteries or the radio link between the throttle and the basestation is interrupted.

Pre-conditions for operation

Tofullychargethebatteriessuppliedtakesabout10-12hours.TheLEDs on the charger indicate the time elapsed since the start othe process. I you interrupt the charge then the batteries may beully charged beore the green LED lights up. In that case you mustremove the batteries rom the charger.

Donotleavefullychargedbatteriesinthecharger.Thiscouldleadto damage o the batteries.

Donotstoreyourbatteriesinthebatterychargerevenwhenitisswitched o since this causes the batteries to be discharged.

6.3. Pre-conditions for operationIn order to be able to successully operate your ECoSControl Radio

with your ECoS or Central Station Reloaded, the rmware o theECoS or Central Station must be version 3.0.0 or higher. Thereoreit may be necessary to update the rmware o your commandstation rst. Please reer to the manual o your command stationwhere you will nd detailed inormation on how to accomplishthis update.

Should the rmware be less than 3.0.0 then the command stationcannot detect the receiver module despite an otherwise correctinstallation.

6.3.1. Installing the receiver module in the ECoSThe receiver module must be installed in a ree ECoSlot plug-in

position o the ECoS.Even though the installation isquite simple you should adhereto the ollowing steps in order toavoid possible damage to eitherthe 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 oam pad or a

sot cloth to avoid scratches on the display. Remove the covero the let ECoSSlot (see the illustration with the red circle) bypressing the retaining clip (serrated surace) and moving thecover upwards (see Fig. 6).

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Installation of the receiver module

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b) Remove the retaining clips in the extension module by snippingthem with side cutters (see Fig. 7).

c) Insert the receiver module into the plug-in position and tilt itslightly as shown in Fig. 8.

d) Place the cover over the module and push the serrated sur-face downwards in order to x it in place (Fig. 9).

6.3.2. Installation of the receiver module in the Central Station ReloadedThe receiver module must be inserted into a ree plug-in positiono the Central Station Reloaded.

Even though the installation isquite simple you should adhereto the ollowing steps in order toavoid possible damage to eitherthe Central Station 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 oam pad ora sot cloth to avoid scratches on the display. Remove the co-ver o the let extension slot by pressing the let side o thehousing.

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b) Insert the receiver module into the plug-in position until it islocked into place (Fig. 11).

c) RE-insert the module back into the extension slot as shown ingure 12.

7. Control elements

Your ECoSControl Radio has the ollowing control elements (Fig.13):

a) LCD display:

The ully graphic LCD display shows all relevant inormation orthe current operating mode as well as menu entries. The dis-play is equipped with white backlighting. This is automaticallyturned o ater a pre-set (adjustable) time.

b) Joystick:

The Joystick has a two axes move-ment: vertical () as well as hori-zontal ().

Loco mode: With the key thespeed o the loco can be increasedor reduced in loco mode. selectseither the next or the previous loco

rom the (sorted) loco list. Menus:Inmenusyoucanselectthemenuentrywith,

selects the current menu entry (same eect as pushing theOK button), exits the menu (same eect as pushing theCANCEL button).

Turnoutmode:In theturnoutmodeyoucannavigateintheinterlocking panel.

Conguration settings: In the congurationmenus youcanselect the conguration value with . selects the currentmenu entry rom (same eect as pushing the OK button), exits the conguration menu (same eect as pushing the

CANCEL button).c) Menu buttons:

The unction o the menu buttons depend on the displayedsymbol above the corresponding button. The left menu but-ton switches between the turnout mode and the locomode.

d) Change of direction:In the loco mode this button changes the direction o travel othe selected loco.

e) Stop:This button activates the emergency stop. This unction is inde-pendent o the current operating mode.

) Function buttons:In loco mode these buttons serve to switch the loco unctions1-10 (resp. 11-20 when Shit is activated). In the loco list youcan activate a lter according to a character string. Here theletters below the corresponding buttons are selected.

g) Light button:In loco mode this button switches the headlights (unction 0) othe selected loco on or o.

h) Shift button:In loco mode this button switches the unction buttons romunction 1-10 to unction 11-20.

i) Power switch:With the power switch the ECoSControl Radio is turned on. Inthe ON position the slide switch points towards the centre othe ECoSControl Radio.

Control elements

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Settings at the command station

8. Settings at the command station

Beore you can control locos and accessories with the ECoSControlRadio you must set a ew parameters on your command station.First o all you must assign the desired locos and accessories to theECoSControl Radio.

Selecttheset-upsymbolfromtheuppertoolbar.Thenamenudialog opens. You can see several pictograms at the let side.

Selectthethirdpictogramfromthetop.Itopensthedialogwin -dow Devices in the system.

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8.1. Assigning locos to the throttleEach ECoSControl throttle can control up to 100 locos. Eachthrottle can control dierent locos. Thus each engineer can runhis own locos.

Mark the desired ECoSControl Radio in the list Devices on ECoS-Link and call up the editing unction.

a) List with all locos

b) List o locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio

c) Adds one loco to the ECoSControl Radio

d) Deletes one loco rom the ECoSControl Radio

e) Move the loco marked on the right upwards or downwards

) Extended settings

Selectthedesiredlocofromtheleftlistandadditbypushingonto the symbol c).

Selectlocosnotrequiredanylongerinthelistontherightandpush onto the symbol d).

b) d)

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One ECoSControl Radio base station and six ECoSControl Radio

throttles will be displayed. They correspond with the six possibleusers. I Receiver module is not displayed in the list it is eithernot plugged in correctly or your command station has a rmwarelower than 3.0.0. Check the rmware version respectively the ins-tallation o the receiver module.


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Usethesameprocedurefortheotherlocosyouwanttoaddtothe ECoSControl Radio. Depending on the number o ECoSCon-trol Radio throttles this assignment must be carried out or eachthrottle.

8.2. Assign turnout panel to throttleYou can assign up to our o the 74 interlocking panels to eachECoSControl 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.

8.3. Radio channel of the base stationThere is a choice o 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 our separate ECoSControl radio systemscan 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.

8.4. Changes during operation

O course you can change the assigned locos or accessories in theabove mentioned menus at any time. There is no need to switcho the ECoSControl Radio or these changes. The changes will bedetected and transmitted to the ECoSControl Radio and will beavailable at the ECoSControl Radio within a short period o time.The same is true or changing parameters o locos such as theirnames, maximum speed, etc.

8.5. Saving operating dataAll assigned locos and accessories are stored in the ECoSControlRadio in such a way that they will not be lost when the device isturned o. All data is saved automatically. Whenever the device is

turned on again data synchronization takes place automatically. Inorder 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 o.

9. Switching on ECoSControl Radio

As soon as the command station is turned on and ready or opera-tion and provided you have assigned locos and accessories to theECoSControl Radio you may switch on the ECoSControl Radio.

Ater the ECoSControl Radio has been switched on it searches ora receiver module on the assigned radio channel. Ex works radiochannel 1 is active.

I you have set a dierent channel at the ECoS then you have toset the appropriate channel by pushing the corresponding channelselection button.

Ater the ECoSControl Radio has detected a receiver it will attemptto log on. I this is successul then the handheld ID (HID) will beshown on the display or a short time.

This tells you which loco and turnout list will be used or this mobi-le throttle. For the handheld ID 1 the list ECoSControl Radio 1 will

be used, or ID 2 the list ECoSControl Radio 2 and so orth.

I another ECoSControl Radio with the same handheld ID is alreadyoperating with the ECoS then this act will be displayed. Simply setanother handheld ID or the second ECoSControl Radio since it isnot possible to operate two ECoSControl Radio throttles with thesame ID and the same ECoS simultaneously.

The ECoSControl Radio will now transmit all data or the locos andaccessories assigned to this throttle (this handheld ID). This processmay take a ew moments. ECoSControl Radio inorms you aboutthe progress.

Once data transmission is completed the ECoSControl Radio willeither display the most recently controlled loco or changes over tothe loco selection menu.

Switching on ECoSControl Radio

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10. Running locos and consists

ECoSControl Radio always starts in the loco control mode withthe most recently active loco. Should this loco not be available anylonger or i 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

Ater pushing the loco selection button the loco selection menuwill be displayed. You can page through the loco list with .a) List o all locos assigned to this ECoSControl Radio throttle.

b) Conrm choice o loco. The loco will be called up. Alternativelythis can also be accomplished with .

c) Change the sorting o the loco list: more details in chapter10.1.2.

d) Accessory mode: Here you can switch over to controlling acces-sories.

e) Conguration menu: Here you can adjust settings o theECoSControl Radio throttle.

) Number block: You can lter the loco list in the loco selectionwindow, similar to the contact list in a mobile phone. You canenter the lter word above the number block or this purpose.

More details in chapter 10.1.3.g) Shit button: Switching the quick selection mode on and o.

More details in chapter 10.2.

10.1.2. Sorting locosHere you can change the sequence o locos in the loco selectionlist.

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 deault sequence. The se-quence is saved and remains in the memory even ater turning theunit o and on again.

Depending on which mode o sorting is active the ollowing sym-bols appear in the loco selection list:

The digit describes the loco list to which the loco is assigned.

10.1.3. Filtering locosFor a quicker selection o locos you can lter the list with the aido the number buttons.

Example: Button 3 is also reserved or the letters d, e and . Pushbutton 3 one time. Ater a short while the cursor jumps to thenext letter. Push button 4 three times in quick succession thenthe letter i will be added to the lter.

a) The lter mode is cancelled

b) Deletes the last letter o the lter wordWhen the lter is active the lter word appears in inverted typeont at the top edge o the display and all locos that have the lterword somewhere in their name will be shown.

Running locos and consists

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10.2. Quick selection modeWith the aid o the quick selection mode you can assign the 10number buttons to one loco each and thus call up these locos veryquickly. You enter the quick selection mode by pushing the shitbutton while in the loco selection menu.

Then you push one o the numbers rom 0-9 in order to directlycall up the linked loco.

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 rst have toselect this loco. Then push and hold (!) the desired number buttonor about 3 seconds. A number next to the loco name indicatesthe new quick selection button.

10.2.2. Deleting a quick selection buttonSelect the desired loco or which you want to delete the quickselection button and push that button.

10.3. Running locosIn the window or operating locos the ECoSControl Radio displaysthe most important inormation or the currently selected loco:

a) Plain text name o the loco: The name that you have given that

loco in the ECoS. I the name is longer that the space availablein the display then the name will be scrolled.

b) Symbol: The symbol assigned to that loco. Not all symbols areavailable on the ECoS.

c) Speed steps / maximum speed: The maximum number o speedsteps o the loco (subject to the data ormat and the protocol).

d) Speed mode: I a maximum speed has been dened or thatparticular loco in the ECoS then the speed will be displayed inkm/h, otherwise FS or speed steps.

e) Currently set speed step / speed o the loco: Either the currentspeed step or the speed in km/h will be displayed.

) Current direction o travel.g) Shit: Switches on and o the Shit mode. Normally the

unctions 1-11 are displayed and in Shit mode the unctions11-20 can be seen.

h) Status o the unctions o the currently controlled loco: Thecurrent status (on or o) o each button (headlights, F1 to F10,resp. F11 to F20) is indicated by a square. A small square me-ans the unction is turned o while a larger one means theunction is on. The squares are arranged like the buttons o

the number keypad in order to assure a quick relationship bet-ween the squares and the unction buttons. Please note thatthe number o the displayed squares depends on the setting othe loco in the ECoS: Only the unctions assigned in the ECoSwill be displayed.

i) Number block (Fig. 22): Here you can switch the unctions 1-10resp. 11-20 (when Shit mode is active). Subject to the set-tings o the unction buttons on the ECoS they are either pro-grammed to act as momentary action buttons (unction is onlyactive as long as the button is pressed) or as continuous swit-ches (unction changes its status every time the button is pressed).

j) Lighting button (Fig. 22): Switches the unction 0 (headlights) o

the loco. This button is not infuenced by the Shit mode.k) Conguration menu: Here you can change the settings o the

ECoSControl Radio.

l) Loco selection: Here you open the loco selection window.

m) Accessory window: Here you can switch over to the controlpanel or accessories.

n) Most recent loco: Here you can call up the most recently cont-rolled loco (e.g.: change o speed or activating a unction).

o) Changing direction o travel (Fig. 22): By pressing the change-o-direction-button you will change the direction o travel. Inthe conguration menu you can set i the speed should go to

0 (with the programmed deceleration) beore changing direc-tion.

p) Display o reception

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You can adjust the speed o the selected loco by pressing ().The urther you push the joystick outwards the aster the loco willchangeitsspeed.With()youcanpageforwardsandbackwardsin the loco list. The sequence corresponds with the sorting criteriaselected in the loco list.

ECoSControl Radio takes over all settings regarding unction but-tons, km/h display, loco name, symbol etc. rom the ECoS. Thesesettings can only be adjusted on the ECoS.

10.4. Loco is blockedI you want to call up a loco that is already being controlled romthe ECoS or another throttle then you cannot operate this locowith the ECoSControl Radio. This status is indicated by the blin-king speed indicator. In that case you must call up another locoon the ECoS or on another handheld throttle. I you then adjustthe speed setting o that loco on your ECoSControl Radio or i youactivate a unction then you can take over control o that loco with

your ECoSControl Radio.You can block this behaviour by activating the option Take overloco rom another controller on the command station (also reerto the ECoS manual, chapter 21.2.1.).

11. Switching accessories & Routes

ECoSControl Radio enables you to display and switch the accesso-ry decoders linked to 4 o the 74 interlocking panels o the com-mand station. Since each panel may contain up to 16 accessories

you can switch a total o 64 accessories resp. routes with yourECoSControl Radio.

11.1. Interlocking panel windowI the button Accessories is pressed on any other window thenthe ECoSControl Radio initially always displays the interlocking pa-nel that was established rst. You can select the desired accesso-ries by moving to () and () with the joystick.

a) Name and number o the currently displayed interlocking panel

b) Occupied elds in the panel are indicated by squares. The se-lected position is highlighted.

c) Detailed representation o the selected accessory.

d) Name o the selected accessory.

e) Opening the loco menu: I a loco has been controlled previ-ously then this loco will be displayed, otherwise the loco listappears.

) Change to another interlocking panel: Selects one o the otherthree linked panels.

g) Conguration menu: Here you can adjust certain settings othe ECoSControl Radio.

h) Switch accessories

11.2. Switching accessoriesI you push the button h) or the change-o-direction button whilean interlocking panel is open then accessories with two aspects(e.g.: lights on/o or signals Hp0/Hp1) will change immediatelyto the other aspect. Depending on the settings on the ECoS theunction will act as a momentary action (unction is only active aslong as the button is pressed, e.g.: uncoupling ramp) or as conti-nuous output (unction changes to the other aspect whenever thisunction button is pressed, e.g.: turnouts and signals).

I the accessory has more than two aspects (e.g.: three-way turn-out) then a pop-up window with a choice list will appear.

You can choose the desired aspect with (). You switch the ac-cessory with the OK button or exit the window by pressing theCANCEL button.

11.3. Select an interlocking panelWhen pressing button ) (Fig. 24) on the main interlocking windowthe list o linked interlocking panels will appear. The currently se-lected interlocking panel is marked with a star.

You can select the desired entry with () and conrm it with theOK button, or exit by pressing the "CANCEL" button and returnto the main interlocking window.

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12. Emergency stop

In case o danger you can trigger an emergency stop at any time.The emergency stop turns o the track power. You can readjustspeed settings and other unctions as usual during the emergency

stop. These changes will be transmitted to the loco only once theemergency stop has been cancelled and track power is turned onagain.

In order to activate the emergency stop briefy press the STOP but-ton. The text STOP will appear at the top o the display.

The emergency stop will be taken over by the ECoS and any de-vices connected to it and can be cancelled by pressing the STOPbutton once again.

13. Battery life on one charge

With ully charged batteries you can operate the ECoSControl Ra-dio or up to 8 hours. The actual time until you need to rechargethe batteries depends greatly on the radio environment and onhow intensive your train operations are.

Empty batteries are indicated by the ECoSControl Radio with thebattery symbol on the display.

It may be impossible to switch on the ECoSControl Radio oncethe batteries are completely empty. Perhaps the background

lighting may come on or a moment. In this case simply rechargethe batteries.

14. Configuration menu

Some settings can be made directly on the ECoSControl Radio.Simply open the conguration menu that can be accessed romany window as described above.

You can open the conguration menu rom various windows bypressing the button .

The desired appearance can be activated with (). You can openthe settings or the option with the OK button or exit with theCANCEL button in order to return to the previously displayedwindow.

14.1. LanguageThe sotware is available in German and English. You can select

the desired language with ().14.2. ContrastHere you can adjust the contrast o the LCD display. With () youcan set the contrast to the desired level. The contrast also dependson the visual conditions o the surroundings such as incidence olight but also the temperature.

14.3. Radio channelHere you select the desired radio channel. The currently active ra-dio channel is marked with a star. The radio channel setting mustcorrespond with the setting o the radio channel o the ECoS. Iyou change the channel, the ECoSControl starts up again and logs

onto the new channel.

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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 onereceiver module.

Each ECoSControl Radio has its own independent list o assignedlocos and interlocking panels. The handheld ID determines whichloco list and which interlocking panels will be transmitted to theECoSControl Radio. How these lists are assigned is explained in thechapter Settings on the ECoS. Ater changing the handheld ID theECoSControl Radio starts up again and logs on with its new HID.

14.5. Info

In this menu you can read out inormation about your ECoSCon-trol Radio. This ino is important in case you want to direct anyquestions to the ESU support department.

UID: Serial number o your ECoSControl Radio

HID: Handheld ID. This number (values rom 1 to 6) is assignedwhen registering.

SW Ver: Sotware version o the mobile part o the ECoSControlRadio.

14.6. Backlight durationIn order to prolong the operating time o the ECoSControl Radiothe background lighting is turned o ater a period o inactivity(no buttons pressed, no movement o the joystick). Here you can

set the time ater which the background lighting extinguishes.14.7. Backlight brightnessIn this menu you can adapt the brightness o the background ligh-ting to the surroundings.

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14.8. JoystickIn this menu you may choose between several options regardingthe joystick:

Joystickrepetitionrate:Ifthejoystickisactivatedinthelocowin-dow, the speed will change. Here you can set the rate o repetitiono this change. Lower values bring about aster repetition; the ma-ximum speed will be reached aster.

Joystickdelay:Whenactivatingthejoystickthetimebetweentheinitial change and the ollowing changes will vary. This dierencecan be adapted to the optimal value o your choice. Here lowervalues mean a shorter waiting time.

Joysticktest:Hereyoucantestthesettings.Thereisaspeedbaror testing the values or delay and repetition. The speed o thecurrently controlled loco is not changed in the test window. You

can also check the joystick unction with the crosshairs. Due tomanuacturing tolerances it is not always possible to reach eachend point o the crosshairs.

14.9. Resetting the speedHere you can program i you want to decelerate to zero whenchanging direction.

14.10. Sequence for keyboard entriesHere you can predetermine i when pressing a key with a letteryou want to start with this letter or rather with the number. Thebest option depends on whether you want to predominantly enterletters or numbers. Please also reer to chapter 10.1.3.

14.11. Signal powerIn this menu the quality o the radio transmissions is stated.

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15. ESU Support & 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 orum. All you have to do is register beore

entering your comments.

15.1. RegistrationWe want to support you in the best possible way. Thereore wekindly ask you to establish an access account on our website athttp://www.esu.eu/register.

What advantages does registration oer?

When registering you enter the serial number o your ECoS. Thusyour ECoS is automatically registered with ESU. Should there beany sotware or other problems we can then inorm you directly.The most ecient way is doing this via the internet.

In addition ater registering you will get access to the latest sot-

ware versions. Registered users (!) can download such updatesree o charge at any time.

All ollowing sotware updates or the ECoS are ree o charge.Guaranteed, you can rely on it.

O course, you can also participate in the ESU support orum.

15.2. ForumSince its introduction in autumn 2006 the ESU support orum hasgrown to be one o the most successul internet platorms. In thisorum you may ask any questions about ESU products. Our sup-port team will endeavour to resolve all problems together withyou. That way everyone benets rom the common knowledge,

since other users can also provide answers.There is a special section o the orum reserved solely or the ow-ners and users o an ESU ECoS resp. ECoS with update 3.0.0. Thisexclusivity assures that only customers who really own an ECoScan take part in the discussions. The quality o the answers in thisorum is accordingly high.

15.3. 15.3. Technical hotlineYour model train or hobby shop is your competent partner orall your questions regarding ECoSControl Radio as well as modeltrains in general.

You may also post your questions regarding ESU products in theSupport Forum on our homepage under

www.esu.euThe support orum is the preerred method or getting quick andcompetent answers. In the Support area on our homepage youwill also nd many hints regarding FAQ and even eedback romother users.

O course you can also reach us using the more classical ways. Forenquiries please use either email or ax and we will reply within aew days. Please do not orget to mention a return ax number or

email address.Please call our hotline only in case o complex enquiries that cantbe dealt with by email or ax. The hotline is oten very busy andyou may encounter delays.

We are here to assist you.

By phone: ++49 (0)700 LOKSOUND

++49 (0)700 56576863

Tuesday & Wednesday

rom 10.00 am to12.00 am

By ax : ++49 (0)700 - 37872538By email: [email protected]

By post: ESU GmbH & Co. KG

- technischer Support -

Industriestrasse 5

D-89081 Ulm

Germany

www.esu.eu

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Return note1. Customer data (please write in block letters)

Name: ..........

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Street: ..........

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Email: ..........

Phone: .........

Date: ...........

Signature:

2. Serial number of your ECoSControl Radio

ID-Code: ..... 0x

3. Class of failure

display error mechanical damage

sotware radio problems

control dial No picture (no reaction)

joystick/key pad ________________________

4. Failure description (i necessary please use a supplemental sheet)

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16. Appendix

16.1. Technical dataRadio system: 2.4GHz band FHSS, integral areal

4 independent requency tables (channels)Bi-directional transmission, 576kBit

Range: Up to 100 m

Up to 6 ECoSControl handheld throttles per receiver module

ECoSControl Radio: Storage capacity or 100 locos

Storage capacity or 64 accessories

Operation with rechargeable batteries orAAA batteries

Full graphic FSTN LCD display with 128x64pixels

Receiver module: Compatible with ESU ECoS

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Warranty Certificate

17. Warranty Certificate

24 Months warranty form date of purchase

Dear customer,Congratulations on purchasing this ESU ECoSControl Radio. This quality product was manuactured applying the most advanced productionmethods and processes and was subject to stringent quality checks and tests.

Thereore ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG grants you a warranty or the purchase o ESU products that ar exceeds the nationalwarranty as governed by legislation in your country and beyond the warranty rom your authorised ESU dealer.

ESU grants an extended manufacturers warranty of 24 months from date of purchase.

17.1. Warranty conditionsThis warranty is valid or all ESU products that have been purchased rom an authorised ESU dealer.

Any service, repair or replacement under this warranty requires proo o purchase. The lled in warranty certicate together with the receipt romyour ESU dealer serves as proo o purchase. We recommend keeping the warranty certicate together with the receipt.

In case o a claim please ll in the enclosed ailure report card as detailed and precise as possible and return it with your aulty product.

Please use the appropriate postage when shipping to ESU.

17.2. Extent of warranty / exclusions

This warranty covers the repair or replacement ree o charge at the discretion o ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG o any aulty partsthat are caused by design aults or aults in production, material or transport. Any urther claims are explicitly excluded.

The warranty expires:

1. In case o wear and tear due to normal use.

2. In case o conversions o ESU products with parts not approved by the manuacturer.

3. In case o modication o parts.4. In case o inappropriate use (dierent to the intended use as specied by the manuacturer).

5. I the instructions as laid down in the user manual by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG were not adhered to.

There is no extension o 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 certicate, the receipt opurchase and the ault description directly to ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG at:

Electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG- Garantieabteilung -Industriestrasse 5

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