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Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 2

One–Stop–Shop – The Model Railway Center of the Future

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Overview .................................................................................. 48

Part 1 • Basics – Become Familiar with the

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1.1 Connecting the

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1.2

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: Important LEDs ............................................................................................. 50

1.3

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: The Display Screen ............................................................................................... 50

1.4

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: The Keys .............................................................................................................. 51

Part 2 • Operation – Driving and Switching

2.1 Start

2.1.1 First–Time Use ................................................................................................................. 53

2.1.2 Already Used

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2.2 Selecting a Locomotive

2.2.1 Library Mode ................................................................................................................... 53

2.2.2 Entering a New Locomotive .............................................................................................. 54

2.2.3 Locomotive Address Mode ............................................................................................... 56

2.3 Driving and Functions .................................................................................................................. 56

2.4 The Emergency Stop Functions

2.4.1 Emergency Stop .............................................................................................................. 57

2.4.2 Selective Locomotive Stop ............................................................................................... 58

2.5 Double Heading

2.5.1 Setting up Double Heading .............................................................................................. 58

2.5.2 Double Heading Tips ........................................................................................................ 59

2.5.3 Deleting Double Heading ................................................................................................. 59

2.6 Turnout control ........................................................................................................................... 60

2.7 Routes

2.7.1 Creating a New Route ...................................................................................................... 62

2.7.2 Activating and Deactivating Routes .................................................................................. 63

2.8 Quick Programming of Locomotives and Decoders ....................................................................... 64

2.9 Short Circuit and Overload .......................................................................................................... 65

Part 3 • Menus – Programming for advanced users

The Menu Functions of the

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Overview of the Menu Structure .......................................................................................................... 68

3.1 The “LOCO” Menu ....................................................................................................................... 70

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3.2 The “PROGRAMMING” Menu ....................................................................................................... 72

3.3 The “SETTINGS” Menu ................................................................................................................ 75

3.4 “ROUTES” Menu ......................................................................................................................... 79

Part 4 •

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4.1 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 80

4.2 Connections .............................................................................................................................. 80

4.3 Main and Programming Track ..................................................................................................... 80

4.4 Resetting the

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4.5 Updating the

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Part 5 • Appendix – Useful information about

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Digital Technology

5.1 Compatibility of

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5.1.1 Previous Lokmaus Systems ............................................................................................. 82

5.2.2 Add–on Devices and Decoders ........................................................................................ 82

5.2 Locomotives without Decoder and the

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5.3 Connecting Several Controllers ................................................................................................... 83

5.4 Combination of Digital and non-Digital System Parts ................................................................... 83

5.4.1 Separator Module 10768 ................................................................................................ 83

5.4.2 A change-over section of track ......................................................................................... 83

5.5 The Booster 10765 .................................................................................................................... 84

5.6 Terminal Loops in Digital Operation ............................................................................................. 84

5.7 Glossary ..................................................................................................................................... 85

5.8 Tips, Information, and Shortcuts ................................................................................................. 86

5.8.1 Programming help for Lokmaus 2 /R3 –

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Fig. 1 –6: Connection options ...................................................................................................... 88–93

Table of Content

Information about the Manual

Text that contains an “

” before a word refers to a definition in the “Glossary” in Part 5 of the manual.

A “+” in the diagrams means that both the keys mentioned must be pressed together.
A “/” in the diagrams stands for a selection of one of the two keys mentioned.
The red triangle “” in the diagrams symbolizes an electrical disconnect of the track.

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One–Stop–Shop – The Model Railway Center of the Future

ROCO sets a new standard:

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. The unique combination of cutting–edge wire­less communications and a newly developed control center shows how seriously the ROCO development team
takes the needs of its customers. Flexible control of your trains, double heading capability, easy readout and
programming of the decoder data, numerous and future–proof connection and update options, combined with
the handy format of the successful

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key data of the model railway controller system suitable for beginners as well as advanced users.
This manual is divided into several parts. Users wishing to utilize the

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only for casual gaming, only
need to read the first two parts describing the most important basic information concerning connection and
operation.
The third and fourth parts describe the numerous advanced options of the

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. The fifth section discusses general topics involving digital model railroading. The glossary
contains the definitions of basic terms that you may encounter while spending time with your digital model
railroad system.
The PC software ROCOMOTION included with set No. 10832 expands your options significantly. For example, a
fully automated system operation depicting the track control diagram is possible without having to expand the
system with additional digital components such as brake modules, mirrored or hidden railway stations, signal
boxes or towers, etc.
We hope you enjoy reading this manual and, of course, using your new controller.

Your Modelleisenbahn GmbH

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Overview

The Conecpt

• Ergonomic form of the

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for single hand operation

• Large, backlit LCD with multi–language menu navigation

• Simple methods for setting speed and direction of travel of the locomotives using the rotary knob

• Rotary knob with zero locking position

• Compatibility with other DCC / NMRA-compatible controllers

• The ROCO digital system is expandable to include up to 31 input devices such as extra Lokmaus/

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units or

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, route controller units, etc.

• Future–proof update options with USB and RS485 connections

•

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as “blackbox” that is easy to store and takes up little space

The Features

• Managing 9,999 locomotive addresses & Deciding between locomotive library or locomotive address

• Alphanumerical locomotive name display with locomotive database for 64 entries, i.e. locomotives

• Locomotive control with 14, 28 and 128 speed steps which can be set for each locomotive individually

• Control of light and 20 additional functions for locomotives

• Double heading driving

• Controlling up to 2048 magnetic articles – (turnout –) addresses

• Route control

• Separate feedback bus

• Outputs for main and one drivable programming track

• Reading and writing configuration variables (DCC–CVs 1–1024, value range 0–255)

Safety

• Stable wireless connection with digital wireless standard "ZigBee" IEEE 802.15.4 with 2.4 GHz

• Emergency stop with shut–down of the entire system, individual emergency stop for selected locomotive

• Child lock for functions which may could be problematic for children (e.g. programming)

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1.1 Connecting the

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A functional ROCO digital system with

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requires the following items:
– A transformer or switching power supply unit (e.g. ROCO 10850, Fleischmann 681301, see also page 80),
– A feeder track without capacitor (e.g. geoLINE 61190, ROCO LINE 42517, Fleischmann 9400, 22217 (N),

6430 H0).
Fig. 2 on page 89 shows the basic connection of the individual devices.
The fourth and fifth part of this manual starting on page 80 describes the additional devices that can be con­nected to the

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or used with the ROCO digital system.

Please pay attention to the following instructions before starting to connect components:

The warranty will be voided if you are using ROCO and/or Fleischmann components together with components
from other companies. In addition, there is a risk of damage or malfunction to your digital system. Your war­ranty will also become void if you open the housing of the

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(except battery compartment) and

the

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.

Please only carry out any connection work with the operating voltage switched off (exception: connecting
additional RocoNet devices, see page 80). Please use care when connecting devices to the track system to
prevent short circuits! An incorrect connection may destroy the digital components. Please seek the advice of
a specialist or local dealer if needed.

It is imperative that you do not connect a normal transformer on the same circuit parallel to the digital control
system. Doing so may destroy the

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!

Previous ROCO amplifiers model 10761 and 10764 cannot be used together with the

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and

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.

The

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is supplied with electricity by 3 AAA batteries (micro) each with 1.5 V or 3 rechargeable
batteries of the same type (1.2 V each). Batteries must be inserted with the polarity aligned and batteries or
rechargeable batteries must have the same charge! Please consult the rear page of the manual for additional
information about the use of batteries and rechargeable batteries.

1. Position the

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centrally on the system in a way that the wireless connection to the

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is not obstructed.

2. Plug the feeder track cable into the “Main ” track socket of the

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.

3. Plug the hollow plug, which is connected to the transformer or switching power supply with the two–pin cable,
into the “Power In” socket.

4. You can now (and not beforehand) connect the transformer/switching power supply to the mains socket. This
way prevents damaging the digital system.

5. Open the battery compartment in the rear of the

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(remove screws), unlatch the catch, and insert
standard or rechargeable batteries. Please make sure the polarity is correct! Use the screw to re-close the
battery compartment.

6. Press the “Light /OK” key to switch the

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on. All of the display symbols are depicted briefly. Now
select the language version by pressing the “arrow keys”. Press “Light /OK” again. The scrolling text “PRESS
BUTTON ON CENTRE FOR 3 SEC” is displayed.

7. After pressing the white “Connect” key on the

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for at least 3 seconds, the red and yellow
LEDs light up first followed by all four LEDs in the manner of a running light. The display restarts and “LOCO
1” with flashing STOP symbol is depicted.

The yellow LED flashes on the

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. Simply press the “STOP” key of the

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to start
operating the trains. An antenna symbol in the upper right of the display or the continuously lit green LED
below the wireless symbol on the

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indicate that the wireless connection between the

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and

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has been established correctly.

8. To switch the

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off, press the “Light /OK” key together with the “MENU” key.

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1.2

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: Important LEDs

Your new

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is equipped with LED indicator lights that provide a quick overview over the most
important functions of your ROCO digital system. You should place the control center where you can easily see
the LEDs.
Green: If the green LED (all the way to the left) lights up, a wireless con-

nection has been established with the

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Yellow: The

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automatically switches and the yellow
LED lights up if you are programming a locomotive on a con­nected programming track.

Press the “STOP” key or switch the

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off and the yel-

low LED fl ashes.

Red: The red LED indicates a malfunction. It fl ashes rapidly in case of a short circuit and overload. The LED

lights up permanently if the

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switches off due to an ongoing overload.

Green: The green LED (on the very right) fl ashes briefl y if the control center is switched on. The LED fl ashes longer

once the power consumption increases.

Please read the detailed description of the

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in the fourth part starting on page 80.

Light symbol (Light /OK key)
– locomotive light switched on

Turnout symbol

(locomotive /turnout key)
– Turnout or route mode
– Menu level: Route menu

Locomotive symbol

(locomo-

tive /turnout key)
– Driev- or turnout mode
– with “MENU”: “LOCO” menu

Short circuit

– the symbol fl ashes in the

event of a short circuit
or an overload

Stop (stop key)
– the symbol fl ashes in the

event of an emergency
stop or short circuit

MENU

– the

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in the menu level

Prog

– lights up as a confi rmation when

programming and in the “PRO­GRAMMING” menu level

“

ABC

– lights up when text

is being entered

Wrench

– the

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is in the

“Settings” menu level

Function symbols

( 1 –10)

– display the currently activated

special locomotive functions

– showing sub-item ranks in the

menu level

Drive symbols

– Arrows shows the direction of travel of

the selected locomotive

– “II” denotes that the locomotive is at

a standstill (by controller or selected
emergency stop)

Shift-Symbol

– is shown as confi rma-

tion of the shift key

1.3

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: The Display Screen

All the functions of the

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can be checked on the large LCD with backlight. The symbols are as follows:

Battery symbol

– Not visible: Everything OK
– Visible: Battery/rechargeable

battery voltage drop

– Flashes: Replace batteries

Wireless symbol

– This symbol provides

information about the wire­less connection with the

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1.4 The Keys

The clear concept of the

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reduces the number of the keys to an expedient quantity. Functions
needed for ordinary playing can mostly be called by the particular keys. These keys will be shown here. Please
also note fi g. 1 on page 88.

Notes:

• The “arrow keys” – like all other keys – only have one single function despite having two arrows printed on

them.

• When selecting key combinations using “Shift” – same as the “MENU” key – and another key, the “Shift” key

has to be pressed before any other key – like on a computer keyboard.

• All key combinations with the text: “– in combination with –” are of interest to users who want to utilize the

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for more than just driving and switching.

Keys Function

Arrrow keys

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

—— in combination with ——

Menu key

– Scroll through the locomotive library (library menu)
– Search for locomotive addresses (locomotive address mode)
– Set the turnout (straight or branch-off , turnout mode)
– Scroll through a menu level
– Browse in route mode

In library mode:
– Freshly arrange order of locomotives by shifting
In locomotive address mode:
– Scroll 100 positions (search functions)
In turnout mode:
– Scroll through the turnout numbers (search function)

In locomotive mode:
– Rearrange speed steps

Light /OK key

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

– Switching the

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– Switch the light on or off (in drive mode)
– Confi rm inputs (in turnout mode and in the menus)
– Call up desired menu level or menu items
– Activating a route

– Switching the

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In locomotive address mode:
– Select another locomotive by directly inputting an locomotive address

A completely depicted wireless symbol in the display indicates an optimal connection. The better the
connection, the more bars are displayed.

If the wireless connection is very bad, only the antenna symbol is depicted. If this is the case, it is pos­sible that the system will lose some of its functionality.

If the wireless connection fails completely between the

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, the
antenna symbol fl ashes. If this is the case, no locomotive information (direction symbol, F-keys) is
displayed. The voltage supply of the system is switched off after an adjustable time (see Part 3 of the
manual); the yellow LED then fl ashes on the

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. One the wireless connection has been

reestablished, press the “STOP” key to continue in drive mode.

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Keys Function

Stop key

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

In drive mode:
– Emergency stop on entire system
In menu mode:
– Return from the respective menu level

In drive mode:
– Selective emergency stop for the locomotive selected and displayed
In the „ROUTE“ – „EDIT“ menu:
– Deleting a turnout

Loco / Turnout key

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

– Toggling between locomotive and turnout or route mode

– Switching between library and locomotive address mode
– Switching between turnout and route mode

…

Function keys

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

In drive mode:
– Switch the locomotive functions F1 –F10 on or off directly. The locomotive func-

tions F11 –F20 are switched using keys 1 –10 together with the shift key. The

activated locomotive functions can be seen on the display screen.
In menu mode:
– Input a locomotive name (alphanumerical) in the library
– Fast access to the menu items out of the menu level
In turnout mode:
– Input turnout number directly

– Switch locomotive functions F11 –F20 on or off. You can check the activated

functions by pressing the “shift” key.
In turnout mode:
– Call up to 10 saved turnouts (turnout shortcut keys)

Shift key

In drive mode:
– Check the activated functions F11 –F20

For users wishing to utilize the many different menu functions of the

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Note: The third part starting on page 66 describes everything worth knowing about the programming functions.

Menu key

—— in combination with ——

Shift key

—— in combination with ——

…

Function keys

—— in combination with ——

Light /OK

– Switch to menu mode (press and hold for approximately 5 seconds)
– Return directly from all menu levels to locomotive/turnout/route mode

– Switch to menu mode
– Return directly from all menu levels to locomotive/turnout/route mode

In library or locomotive address mode:
– Quick-program CVs 1 –5 and 8 (“MENU“ key must be pressed first)
– Create, edit, and delete double heading
In turnout mode:
– Call up to 10 saved turnouts (turnout shortcut keys)

– Switching the

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Despite its numerous options, operation of the

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is simple and intuitive. A concept which had already
been successfully introduced for the Lokmaus models of the first and second generation. The following shows you
how to operate the

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based on practical examples. If problems occur during operation or program-

ming, “Tips, Information, and Shortcuts” can be found starting on page 86.

2.1 Start

After starting up the

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, the display screen shows the word “MULTIMAUS” in animated lettering.

The

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then switches to drive mode and displays the first locomotive.

2.1.1 First-time use

When connecting the

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for the first time, there is only one locomo-

tive (address 3) in the library (“library mode” factory setting). The display screen
shows the locomotive symbol, the standstill symbol “II” (i.e. the locomotive is
stopped) together with the right arrow and the lettering “LOCO 1” so that you
can drive the locomotive immediately.

If you have purchased the

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with a starter set, the locomotive from

the set is already fully programmed. You can also drive this locomotive immedi­ately (chapter 2.3).

2.1.2

An already used

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If you have already used the

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, the locomotive last controlled is displayed – regardless if you

used the library or the address mode.

While scrolling with the “arrow keys” you see all settings of the traction operations, i.e. drive direction, name

or address of the locomotive, selected functions.

2.2 Selecting a Locomotive

The

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offers two ways of selecting a locomotive:

– With the library mode set at the factory: see the following Chapter 2.2.1.
– With the address mode, i.e. using the locomotive address directly: see Chapter 2.2.2.

Switching between library and locomotive address mode

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2.2.1 Library mode

Locomotive library mode is a database which gives you the option of saving 64 locomotives with a name (5

characters), locomotive address and the required speed steps.

The decoder locomotive address therefore always has to be changed using “CV1” (see 2.8 “Quick-pro

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gramming” on page 64). You will be required to make the changes in the library as well.

Screen display (in this case an “ICE”-train of the second series):
– Locomotive name (in this case “ICE-2”) and loco symbol,
– Direction of travel (in this case: the locomotive was or is stopped, the arrow

shows the last direction of travel),
– Light (in this case: the locomotive lighting is switched on),
– F1 and F4 (in this case: the activated locomotive functions).

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• Calling up other locomotives already entered in the library (“scrolling”)

/

Locomotives in the library are sorted in the order in which they were entered. You can of course change this

order:

or

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+

Select locomotive

These key combinations (press keys together) move the locomotive up or down in the library. You can check

the new order for the library with the arrow keys.

2.2.2 Entering a new locomotive

(in the example, the DR 120 series “Taigatrommel” diesel locomotive):

Display message Input Comment

/

You can find the free memory slot marked
“NEW ?” by scrolling through the library
using the arrow keys.

Confirm by pressing “OK.”

…

You then enter the locomotive name. 5
characters are available. In our example
we have abbreviated “Taigatrommel” to
“TAIGA.”
The first character is displayed with a flash­ing cursor.
You use the “function keys” 1 –0 to make
the input in the same way as writing a text
message on a mobile phone: Press the
respective key repeatedly until the desired
character appears. The cursor flashes and
freezes briefly after the correct character
has been entered before jumping to the
next character place.
To enter a space, press the “0” key once,
to get the “0”, press the key twice. Spe­cial characters (/, –, \,✱ , [ , ], ‹, ›) can be
entered by repeatedly pressing the “1” key.
Correct input errors by using the left “arrow
key” to move back one or more spaces.

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Display message Input Comment

Confirm by pressing “OK.”

/

+

or

…

The

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then switches to the

locomotive address. The “suggested value”
is displayed, in this case “3.”
Change the suggested value by either
using the “shift” key and one of the “arrow
keys” or by entering the number directly
using the “function keys”. This change only
affects the library name order! You must
change the decoder address using CV1
(see chapter 2.8, page 64).
If the locomotive address you selected is
already assigned, the scrolling text „LOCO
ADDRESS ALREADY ASSIGNED“ is dis­played. If this is the case, you must select
a different value.

Confirm by pressing “OK.”

/

You select the �speed steps using the
“arrow keys”. You have 3 options available.
14, 28 or 128 speed steps. The factory
setting is for 128 speed steps. If you have
selected a preset in the “SETTINGS” menu,
this will appear on the display screen.
With 128 speed steps you can control your
locomotive with a particularly high level of
sensitivity. Modern decoders give you the
option of fine control.
If you do not wish to make a change, sim

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ply press “OK.”

When you press the “OK” key for the final
time, you are finished entering the locomo­tive in the library. Just check whether the
locomotive address in the library is iden­tical to the address saved in the locomo­tive decoder. Re-program the locomotive
address as necessary (see chapter 2.8,
page 64). The locomotive can now be
controlled.

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2.2.3 Locomotive Address Mode

The

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also gives you the option of controlling your locomotives us­ing the decoder address only. The display screen shows the locomotive address
with the letter “L” before it (in this case, locomotive address 36), the locomotive
symbol and all the selected functions.

You can select another locomotive (address) in two different ways:
– using the “arrow keys,”
– directly, by entering the number with the function keys after having pressed the “shift” and the “Light /

OK” keys at the same time.

Changes to the speed steps can either be made in the “LOCO” > “EDIT” menu (see Part 3 “Menu functions”)

or using the key combination “MENU” and one of the “arrow keys.” You make the switch using one of the
arrow keys. To return to locomotive address mode, press the “STOP” key.

Information on how to program a new locomotive address using CV1 can be found in chapter 2.8, page 64.

2.3 Driving and Functions

If you have selected a locomotive from the library or are directly using the locomotive address, it is immedi-

ately ready to drive. You can determine the direction of travel and the speed by turning the large controller.
Both the direction of travel and a standstill are shown on the display screen above the locomotive name or
locomotive address.

• If the locomotive is at a standstill (display “II”), the last direction of travel is also shown. Thus it is easy to

discern whether the locomotive lighting is switched on correctly, i.e. white light for the front of the train, red
light at the rear.

Backwards Standstill Forwards

If another

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flashes. Please read Chapter 5.3 “Connecting Several Controllers“ on page 83 for additional information.

• The locomotive functions, e.g. the noises of a sound locomotive, are activated using the “function

keys.”

You can trigger the first 10 functions directly by pressing the corresponding keys. For functions F11 –F20

you must press the respective function key together with the “Shift” key. The display shows the activated
functions.

In the figures above functions F1 and F4 are shown as examples. You can check the activated functions of

the second level (F11 –F20) by pressing the “shift” key.

In the following figure, F12 and F20 are activated. The arrow “ ” stands for the multiplier of tens, i.e. is

interpreted as “1” for F11 –F 19 and as “2” for F20.

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2.4 The Emergency Stop Functions

When a situation becomes dangerous: You can use the “STOP“ key at any time to prevent a more serious

calamity immediately. In order to avoid shutting down the entire system however, you can use the “selective
locomotive stop” function to stop only the locomotive selected and displayed.

To save battery life, the

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switches itself off if not used for a certain amount of time (value can
be set in menu 3.7, page 78). This action disconnects the entire system from the mains power supply (fac­tory setting) and causes the yellow LED on the

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to flash.

If you are switching the

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back on (“Light /OK” key), the last used locomotive is displayed and
the “STOP” symbol flashes. Simply press the “STOP” key to restart train operation. The yellow LED stops
flashing on the

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and the green LED once again depicts a steady light.

The

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offers another option for an emergency stop. In case of an emergency, press the
white “Connect” key to disconnect the power supply to the system. Pressing the same key again switches
the system back on.

2.4.1 Emergency stop

Press the “STOP” key to sever the voltage at the track at once. The STOP symbol then appears in the display

and the yellow LED flashes at the

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. Press the “STOP” key again to supply the system with

voltage again.

Stop Driving

See the operating manual for the functions which are available for your locomotive.

• You switch the locomotive light

on or off using the “Light /OK” key. The star “ ” at the bottom right of the

display lights up to confirm that the locomotive lighting is switched on.

On Off

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2.5 Double Heading

The new ROCO digital system also allows for double heading, which means controlling two locomotives in

front of a train. Two locomotives are coupled and can be controlled centrally at once from one of the two
locomotive addresses.

Use the

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to set up a max. of 8 double headings each with two locomotives. Each one of the

locomotives can be driven only in one double heading.

2.5.1 Setting up a Double Heading

A new double heading is easy to set up from the respective locomotive control mode with just a few key

combinations:

Input Display message Comment

/

Select the first locomotive of the double heading
from the locomotive library or via the locomotive
address using the arrow keys. The double heading is
then created either in library (as with our example)
or address mode.
Our example shows the selected locomotive is the
„BR215.“

Then press the “MENU” key together with the “Func­tion Key 0”. This selects the first locomotive. Any
function and drive symbols are not depicted.

/

Select the second locomotive with the arrow keys.
In our case, this is a diesel locomotive labeled
“TAIGA”. Again, function and drive symbols are not
depicted.

Confirm with “OK”.

2.4.2 Selective Locomotive Stop

The selective locomotive stop only stops the locomotive currently being controlled by the

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.

Input Display message Comment

Press the “Shift” and “STOP” key at the same time.
The locomotive stops immediately, the standstill
symbol “II” (and the last direction of travel) is shown
on the display screen.
Note: This type of emergency stop is only indicated
by the last direction if an additional Lokmaus 2 or
R3 with lights is connected.

The locomotive stop is released by turning the controller, the locomotive starts to move again.

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Input Display message Comment

/

The display depicts “EQUAL DIRECTION”. You now
set up the direction of travel of the second loco­motive in reference to the first locomotive. The last
selected direction of travel of the locomotives is not
the decisive factor here but the position of the driver
cabs. The drivers‘ cabs of the diesel and electrical
locomotives are labeled (“1” and “2” or “F” and “R”)
to help make this selection. Steam locomotives do
not require labeling since the driver‘s cab is clearly
obvious.

If both drivers‘ cabs are positioned as depicted
above, you can leave “EQUAL DIRECTION” as it is
and confirm with “Light/OK”.
If the drivers‘ cabs are positioned like this:

use the arrow keys to select “DIFFERENT DIREC­TION”.

Confirm with “Light /OK”. You are then returned to
library or locomotive address mode.
If the second locomotive is already part of a double
heading configuration, the error message “ALREADY
IN DOUBLE HEADING” is displayed. Double heading
is then not created.

Note: Locomotives that are part of a double heading configuration are always identified by the first digit

flashing alternately with an asterisk.

2.5.2 Double Heading Tips

1. It is easy to become confused about which locomotive belongs to which other locomotive if numerous
double headings have been configured. One single key combination, however, can clear up any confu­sion. Select one locomotive from a double heading and press “MENU” and “9” and the second, associ­ated locomotive is depicted.

2. Use the key combination “MENU” and “6” to change the direction of a locomotive in a double heading.
Select a locomotive from a double heading, press “MENU” and “6” to display the direction of travel saved
for the double heading (“EQUAL DIRECTION” or “DIFFERENT DIRECTION”). Select with the arrow keys and
confirm with the “Light /OK” key.

2.5.3 Deleting a Double Heading

Double headings can be deleted in two different ways:

1. If you wish to delete a specific double heading, simply press a locomotive of the double heading and
press “MENU” together with “O.” The following scrolling text appears: “DISSOLVE DOUBLE HEADING?”
To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key.

2. Open the “SETTINGS” menu (starting on page 75). An option to delete all created double headings is
located in the “RESET” menu item.

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2.6 Turnout control

You can use the

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to control up to 2,048 digital turnout drives with genuine turnout addresses

without having to use up a locomotive address (as is the case with the Lokmaus 2 /R3). To do so, you can
switch to turnout mode and back at any time by pressing the “Locomotive /turnout” key. The last turnout
used is always shown.

In addition to turnouts, it is also possible to switch other digitally controllable components such as uncou-

pling tracks, signals, etc.

Drive mode is not interrupted in turnout mode. So the drive symbols of the last used locomotive are
shown on the display. However, the last locomotive to be active can be controlled using the controller
and an emergency stop can also be triggered.

Input Display message Comment

When calling up turnout control for the first time,
set of turnout 1 appears. In this case, as with every
other set of turnout called up for the first time, the
complete turnout symbol appears at the top right.
Note: The drive symbols are from the last used loco­motive, so there can be a difference between the
shown example and your situation.

You use the function keys to enter the turnout address and the “arrow keys” to switch the drive to set the

turnout to “straight-on ” (left arrow key) or “branch-off ” (right arrow key).

Straight-on

Branch-off

The turnouts are switched over the moment you press on of the “arrow keys”. This also saves the turnout set-

ting. The first free numbers after the “T” are set as “0” as confirmation (of course, for 1, 2 or 3 digit turnout
addresses only).

The display of the turnout positions on the screen does not denote a response from the turnout drive. The
only way to check whether the turnout has actually changed is to check the turnouts themselves.
If the position of the turnout on the system does not match the display, the connection plug of the
turnout must be turned by 180°.

You can now exit turnout mode by pressing the “Locomotive /turnout” key or call up and switch another set

of turnouts by entering the address.

If you call up another turnout address, the cursor and the entered number flash alternately until the turnout

has been switched using the “arrow keys” or you confirmed by pressing the “Light /OK” key.

Example: You wish to drive a locomotive (travel direction left) to branch off at turnout no. 24.

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Three useful

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aids for the turnout mode

Toggle mode

You can switch between the current turnout and the turnout last called up by pressing the “Light /OK” key.

This provides you with quick access to two sets of turnouts which, for instance, are next to each other on a
stretch of track.

Address scrolling

Press the “shift” key and one of the “arrow keys” at the same time and the

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will scroll through

all the turnout addresses.

Turnout short-cut keys

For quick access you can store the 10 most frequently used turnouts as a short-cut function on the “function

keys”. To do so, proceed as in the following example:

– Turnout 5 and 14 are to be made available for activation using “function keys” 1 and 2. First call up turn-

out 5 as usual in turnout mode. Press the “MENU” key and “function key” 1 together and confirm with
the “Light /OK” key.

– Then call up turnout 14. Press the „MENU“ key and “function key 2” together again and confirm with the

“Light /OK” key.

– You can now call up these two sets of turnouts at any time by pressing the “shift” key and the respective

“function key”. You can switch the turnouts by using the depressed “switch” key together with the respec­tive “function key”.

– In the factory setting, the turnouts 1 –10 are set to the “function keys” with the same numbers (turnout

10 = “function key” 0). You can overwrite this saved order.

Input Display message Comment

After the “Locomotive /turnout” key has been
pressed, the

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switches from drive

mode (library or locomotive address mode) to
turnout mode.
The turnout last called up always appear. In this
case, turnout “6”, position “straight-on.”

The flashing cursor indicates that the turnout
address can be entered. You enter the address “24”
using the “function keys” “2” and “4.”
If the turnout has not yet been switched, the com­plete turnout symbol appears in the display.

Press the right “arrow key” to switch the turnout. You
may hear an acoustic confirmation depending on
the turnout drive in use. The vacant digits between
“T” and the address “24” are filled with a “0.”
Note: Pressing the key for a long time may dam­age or destroy older turnouts which do not have a
cut-off.

Press the “Locomotive /turnout” key again to return to drive mode (library or locomotive address mode).

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2.7 Routes

The

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does not only offer the possibility to switch individual turnouts but can also combine
several turnouts into one route and switch together by pressing only one key. A route is a distance covered
by a train crossing several turnouts. For example, this can be used to move a freight train from a feeder track
across sever turnouts switched with a single command and onto the main track without interruption.

Use the

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to configure 64 routes each with a maximum of 16 turnouts. However, it is not pos-

sible to embed a route into another route, i. e. one route cannot be combined with another route.

Train operation is not suspended or canceled while in route mode! This is also why the display depicts
the drive symbols. The last active locomotive is also possible with the drive controller and an emergency
stop can also be triggered.

The turnout switching action and whether the train has already passed across the route usually does
not trigger a confirmation.

2.7.1 Creating a New Route

Input Display message Comment

Press the “Loco/Turnout” key. The last se­lected turnout is displayed, in this case
turnout 24.

/

Press “Shift” and “Loco/Turnout” at the
same time to open route mode.
The image depicted to the left is shown if
there are no routes created yet.
If there are already some created routes,
use the arrow keys to find the available
storage slot marked with “NEW?”.

Confirm by pressing “OK”.

…

Now enter the name of the route, in this
case “NSR” for “north–south route”. Five
characters can be entered.
Entry is the same as creating a locomotive
in the library (see page 54).

Confirm by pressing “OK”.

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Input Display message Comment

…

Enter the number of the first turnout of the
route, in this case turnout number 5 set to
a branch line.
After entering the number “5”, the number
flashes until the next step of the route has
been configured.

/

Use the arrow keys to define the direction
of travel (left arrow key = straight /
right arrow key = branch ). The turn­out number now stops flashing and the
free character slots are now populated
with “0”.
Note: The turnout is not saved if you press
only the “Light /OK” key without a config­ured route.

/

Enter the next turnout after pressing Shift and the arrow keys. Continue
as with the previous steps.

Press “Light/OK” once all turnouts have
been entered. You are then returned to
the start screen.
Press the “Loco/Turnout” key to access
locomotive mode.

Please read the third part of this manual starting on page 66 for additional information about editing or

deleting routes.

2.7.2 Activating and Deactivating Routes

1. Switch the

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to route mode (previous Chapter 2.7.1).

2. You can view other routes using the arrow keys.

3. Press “Light /OK” to activate a route. The turnout symbol flashes briefly in the display and the turnouts
of the route are switched. The following turnout symbol indicates activated routes: .

The route remains active until it is either deleted, edited (see Part 3 “Menus”), or a turnout of the route is

switched individually.

If a turnout saved in a route is switched regardless of the route, the route is deactivated. The following

turnout symbol indicates a deactivated route: . However, the route is automatically reactivated if the
turnout is switched back to the position saved in the route.

The switched turnout(s) returns to the position saved in the route when the route is activated with “Light /

OK.”

4. Press “Loco/Turnout” to return to locomotive mode.

The

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is switched by creating a new route or opening route mode. You now open route mode
by pressing the “Loco/Turnout” key instead of switching from the locomotive to the turnout mode. How­ever, you can undo this action by pressing “Shift” and “Loco/Turnout” simultaneously while in route
mode (see also Menu 4 on page 79).

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2.8 Quick programming

The most important decoder settings for drive mode, known as configuration variables �CVs, can be made

using the combination of “MENU” + “function key.”

CV Function keys

1 Locomotive address

Note: A change to this value has a direct effect on the decoder but not on
the locomotive library. The address saved there has to have the same value
as the CV.

+

2 Minimum speed

+

3 Acceleration

+

4 Braking time

+

5 Maximum speed

+

8

Resetting all decoder data to factory values (please read the decoder
manual).

+

8 tuv

Quick programming is possible in both „library mode“ and “locomotive address mode”. All changes to CVs

1–5 only have an effect on the locomotive in digital operation. It is basically possible to enter values be­tween 1 and 255 (locomotive address up to 9,999, read Part 3 “Menus” for details about addresses above
100!). Since each decoder and each CV requires specific values, please consult the corresponding decoder
manual.

ROCO decoders already installed in locomotives are delivered with suitable settings. Check before
performing programming whether it is really necessary.

Programming must be carried out on a separate programming track unless only one other digital locomo­tive or one turnout decoder is connected via the tracks or another type or wiring with the

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or if the

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is set to “POM” mode (see Part 3 “Menus”).

If programming is carried out on the regular track and if more than one digital locomotive is located on that
track (or turnout decoders other than the ROCO articles 42624 and 10775), the settings of all decoders
in the system are changed with one programming command. This means it is possible to accidentally
change all decoders to the same locomotive address, for example.

The programming track must be electrically insulated completely from the remaining system and
is connected to the programming track connection of the

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. Please read Part 4

“

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” for additional details.

Example: To program the locomotive address = CV1 to value 4:

Input Display message Comment

The display indicates the selected CV first (displayed
as “C 1”) and then switches to displaying the read
value. Values are not displayed in “POM” mode (Part
3 “Menus”).

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2.9 Short Circuit and Overload

If a system short circuit or overload occurs, the ROCO digital system in-

dicates this in two different ways. Two symbols flash in the display of the

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, namely a lightning or thunderbolt symbol and the STOP sign.

The red LED flashes on the

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. The power supply to the system

is disconnected at the same time.

If there is a short circuit, e.g. because of a derailed coach or train, eliminate

the fault.

Press the „STOP“ key of the

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or the white key of the

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to switch the system

back on with a delay of approx. one second.

If the fault is not a short circuit, the cause may be an overload of the system due to the simultaneous op-

eration of too many locomotives. If this occurs frequently, the power supply to your system is insufficient.
This is fixed by connecting an additional booster (Part 5 “BOOSTER 10765,” page 84). Never use a normal
transformer connected directly to the power supply input since this may destroy the

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.

Input Display message Comment

Press one of the function keys to overwrite the dis­played CV value. The insertion point flashes.

Confirm by pressing “OK”. The

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returns

to train operation after the last display (“C 1”).
Note: After checking the CV1 of a locomotive, check
whether the address information of the locomotive
in the locomotive library is still correct.

You can also program new values for CV 2, 3, 4 and 5 as shown in this example. To do so, you simply press

the “Menu” key together with the “function key” with the number corresponding to the CV and then proceed
as in the above example.

If you set value “8” in CV8 (no other value is necessary), all CVs of the decoder are reset to factory values.

Since this procedure is not supported by all decoders, you should consult the decoder‘s manual for addi­tional information.

If you experience programming problems, please read Part 3 “Menus” or the Chapter “Tips, Information,

and Shortcuts” in Part 5 for additional help.

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The Menu Functions of the

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The

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has four main menus with which you can both perform comprehensive programming and

change the basic settings of the

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. This menu level can be accessed using two simple key combina­tions:
– Press the “MENU” key alone for approximately 5 seconds (the duration can be set in the “SETTINGS” menu),

practical when using the

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with one hand.

– Press the Shift and “MENU” keys simultaneously.

Either way the last used menu is opened. This is the “LOCO” menu when using the

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is used for the

first time. A scrolling text program integrated into the

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displays all the menu names with more than
5 letters as scrolling text.
The display images in this manual depict the menu as an abbreviation with the complete name being shown
directly below the image.

You use one of the “arrow keys” to continue in the menu level. You use the “Light /OK” key to call up the respective
submenu. The menus are all numbered. The numbers are shown at the bottom of the display.

Each of the four large main menus has its own pictograms for clear identification. They appear in addition to the
word “MENU”. You will also find them in the respective submenus:
– Menu 1 “LOCO”: Symbol „

“,
– Menu 2 “PROGRAM”: Lettering „Prog“,
– Menu 3 “SETTINGS”: Symbol „

“.

– Menu 4 “ROUTES”: Symbol .

Part 3 • Menus

or

or

Hold for appr. 5 seconds

or

SETTINGSPROGRAM ROUTESLOCO

Start location:
Normal Operation

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There are two ways to exit the menu level:

• Press the “STOP” key. You may need to do this several times depending on the submenu which you are cur-

rently in. Each time you press “STOP” you go back one level.

• Press the “MENU” key (alone or together with the shift key) to exit all levels immediately and return to locomo-

tive and turnout mode.

Basic information about using the menu functions and programming:

• When navigating within the menu level (always from top to bottom in the overview on the following pages),

use one of the two arrow keys to access the individual menus.

• Press the “Light/OK” key to open a menu item (always sideways in this overview) to make entries or changes.

• If the display depicts one of the four main menus, you can also simply open the desired menu item by pressing

the corresponding number with the function keys.

• Pressing the “STOP” key always returns you to the previous level.

Only one locomotive at a time may be read out and/or programmed.

To safeguard against erroneously opening menus or incorrect entries, etc.: Pressing the “STOP” key does
not confirm an entry made into a menu item.

Move any locomotive to be read out or programmed to a separate programming track. Simply connect
this track directly to the “Prog ” output of the

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. This track can be integrated into
the system and thus also can be used to operate trains but must remain completely electrically insulated
from the remainder of the track system. The required toggling for the programming mode is done by the

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, something you can hear by the clicking of a relay and see with the now yellow LED.

It is also possible to program directly on the system. However, this requires changing the “MODE” setting
in the “PROGRAMMING” menu to “POM” (see page 73). However, reading out the decoder data is then
not possible; this is only possible on the programming tracks.

Also, consult Part 4 “

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” starting on page 80 for additional information about connecting

the tracks.

A locomotive cannot be controlled while the

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is in menu mode. The internal communication

with another

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or others DCC devices via the RocoNet, however, is still assured.

All of the menus of the

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can be found in the large overview on the next two pages.

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REVERSE DIRECTION

28 SPEED STEPS

ANALOG DRIVING

NMRA-BIDI

SPEED TABLE

LONG ADDRESS

DELETE

CV MODIFICATION

LONG ADDRESS

SEND

RECEIVE

SEARCH

Menu 2:
PROGRAM

ADDRESS

LIBRARY

Menu 1:
LOCO

READ-MODE

CV

POM

NO READING

BIT ONLY

BYTE ONLY

BIT AND BYTE

PROG-MODE

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STOPKEY

RADIO INTERRUPTION

DELAY

REVERSE DIRECTION

ROUTES

SPEED TABLETURNOUT

CONNECT

PANID

NUMBER OF

CHANNELS

LQI

RSSI

SOFTWARE

MAC-ADDR

X-BUS

CENTRE

CURRENT CENTRE

RADIO MODULE

BATTERY VOLTAGE

TURN-OFF TIME

Menu 3:
SETTINGS

BACKLIGHT

CONTRAST

LANGUAGE

MENU-KEY-TIME

FUNCTION KEYS

CHILD LOCK

DISPLAY

USERINTERFACE

STOPMODE

ENERGY

TIME

EDIT

DELETE

MODE

Menu 4:
ROUTES

CANCEL

SETTINGS

LOCO-LIBRARY

ROUTES

DOUBLE HEADING

FACTORY RESET

CALIBRATION

RESET

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The

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uses the “LOCO” menu to manage all data which is required for the locomotive library and for

identification of a locomotive. You can also use this menu to set the

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to library or address mode.

1.1 “NEW”

Use this menu item to add a new locomotive to the library. The sequence of steps is described and depicted

in detail starting on page 54.

1.2 “EDIT

You change the data for a locomotive in the library using this menu item.
If, for example, only the locomotive address is changed but the name and speed steps remain unchanged,

you can skip these items without editing them by pressing the “Light /OK” key. The first screen shows the
locomotive last used in locomotive mode. You select the locomotive for which you wish to make changes,
using the arrow keys.

– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You now have the option of changing the locomotive name. The cur-

sor flashes in the last place. You use the left arrow key to delete letters / numbers and can re-enter them

using the “function keys.”
– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key.
You can correct the locomotive address as previously described.
– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key.
You correct the speed steps using the “arrow keys.”
– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “EDIT”.

A change to the locomotive address in the library has no effect on the address stored in the locomotive
decoder. It can be changed using “CV1”. See the Chapter 2.8 “Quick Programming” on page 64 or the
menu item 2.1 “CV MODIFICATION” on page 72 in the “PROGRAMMING” menu.

1.3 “DELETE”

You use this menu item to remove a locomotive from the library.
The first screen shows the locomotive last used in locomotive mode. Use the “arrow keys” to select the

locomotive you wish to remove.
– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key.
The scrolling text “DELETE LOCO?” appears in the next screen.
– Press “Light/OK” to confirm the deletion action again. This returns you to the “DELETE” start level, as in-

dicated by the at the bottom of the display.

The locomotive is removed from the library and, if it is still travelling, is stopped automatically (selective

emergency stop). The locomotive can only be controlled using locomotive address mode until it is entered
in the library again.

The “LOCO” Menu

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1.4 “SEARCH”

This could be one of the most important functions of your

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. You can use this menu item to as-

sign a locomotive address to the corresponding locomotive in the library.

Simply enter a locomotive address using the “function keys” and the

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will find the correspond-

ing locomotive in the library.
– Press the “Light /OK” key to confirm the entry. The

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returns directly to locomotive mode and

display the assigned locomotive.
If the

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does not find the corresponding locomotive for the address, “LOCO NOT FOUND” ap-

pears in the display. You can use the “STOP” or “Light /OK” key to return to the start level “SEARCH.”

1.5 “SEND”

1.6 “RECEIVE”

You require both of these menu items when you wish to transfer the locomotive library from one

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to another

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(or several

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to “SEND” and the other

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or

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tivated first.

You start the transmission by pressing the “Light /OK” key on the transmitting

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. When the

transfer is complete, the receiver

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is in library mode, the transmitting

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is at the

start level “SEND.”

1.7 “MODE”

You can either control a locomotive from library mode as set in the factory or simply using the locomotive

address. You can select which of the settings you prefer using this menu item.
You select the respective mode using one of the “arrow keys.” The modes are displayed in scrolling text.
– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “MODE.”

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All the values of a decoder (NMRA /DCC) are stored in what are referred to as configuration variables, the CVs.
Using the “PROGRAM” menu you can adjust these values to your needs. Please consult the explanations about
“bits and bytes” listed in the glossary in Part 5 of the menu.

ROCO decoders already installed in locomotives are usually delivered with suitable settings. Check before
performing programming whether it is really necessary. See the instruction manual for your decoder or lo­comotive.

The letter “C” on the display depicted during the readout/programming stands for “CV.” However, since the

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is also able to process 4–digit CV addresses, the “V” had to be dropped in the display due to

space restrictions.
Decoder data cannot be read out while in “POM” mode (see menu item 2.5). The display therefore depicts

either “NO CONFIRMATION” or there is no value displayed.
Any readout process that takes too long can be canceled at any time by pressing the “STOP” or the “Light /OK”

key. Once the text “USER BREAK” appears in the display, you have two options:
– Press “STOP” to cancel the entire process and return to the start level.
– Press “Light /OK” to cancel the readout process and open a value input dialog.

2.1 “CV MODIFICATION”

Read out CVs (please note menu item 2.5 as well) and enter new values. All DCC CVs between 1 and 1024

are programmable.
The first image of the display depicts a “C” and a flashing insertion point. Now enter the desired CV (1 to

1024) using the function keys.
– Confirm with “Light /OK.“
The depicted value is the actual true value of the CV. If you only wish to read the values, exit the menu item

with “STOP”. If there is no value displayed, the

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is in “POM” mode (see menu item 2.5) and

the locomotive is on the programming track.

– Now enter the new CV value (0 –255, CV1 1 –99, long addresses 100–9,999, see menu item 2.2) and

confirm with “Light /OK”. The display switches briefly to “C…” with the digit of the corresponding CV before you
return to the “CV MODIFICATION” start level.

2.2 “LONG ADDRESS”

Only locomotive addresses from 1–99 can be stored in CV1. All locomotive addresses from 100 onwards

must be programmed using this menu item. To do so it is first necessary to enable “long addresses” in the
locomotive decoder using CV29 (Comply with decoder manual and menu item 2.3!).

When calling up this menu item, “CV 17/18” is briefly displayed. The display then switches to the input op-

tion with the insertion field point and starting with “L” or the last saved long address also starting with an
“L.” Now use the function keys to enter the desired address.

– Confirm with “Light /OK”. The display switches briefly to “CV17/18” before you return to the “LONG ADDRESS”

start level.

The Menu “PROGRAM”

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2.3 “CV 29”

The CV 29 is one of the most complex CVs used to store basic decoder information affecting the operation

of the locomotive. Numerous functions stored in the individual bits of the CV can be enabled or disabled.

We recommend this configuration option only to advanced users familiar with the comprehensive possibili-

ties of a decoder. Before programming, please check whether the decoder even supports bitwise program­ming methods. Please consult the decoder manual for details about the function and configuration options

of the CV 29.
To simplify programming, ROCO has labeled the individual configuration options.
– The first image of the display depicts “C 29” and then immediately switches to the first configuration op

­tion “REVERSE DIRECTION” (bit 0). Press the “Loco/Turnout” key to set (enable) this bit. The asterisk “ ”
appears in the display once the bit has been set.

– Use the arrow keys to select the next options:
– “28 SPEED STEPS” (bit 1)
– “ANALOG DRIVING” (bit 2)
– “NMRA–BIDI” (bit 3)
– “SPEED TABLE” (bit 4)
– “LONG ADDRESS” (bit 5)
– Once all bits are set as desired, confirm with “Light /OK.” The display briefly depicts “C 29” and then you are

returned to the “CV 29” start level.

2.4 “CVBIT”

This menu item is intended for CVs with individual bits that can be configured, e.g. the CV 49. Please consult

the decoder manual for details about the function and configuration options of these CVs.

– The first image of the display depicts a “C” and a flashing insertion point. Now enter the number of the

desired CV using the function keys.

– Confirm with “Light /OK”.
The first configurable bit is now displayed (“BIT 0”). Press the “Loco/Turnout” key to set (enable) this bit. The

asterisk “ ” appears in the display once the bit has been set.

– Use the arrow keys to select the next bit.
– – Confirm with “Light /OK2 once you are done with all bit. You return to the “CVBIT” start level.

2.5 “MODE”

The

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is set to “CV programming mode” at the factory. However, if you wish to program locomo-

tives without using a separate programming track, set the

multi

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PRO

to “POM” mode (“programming on
the main track”). It is possible to program a locomotive directly on the system. In this case, locomotive ad­dress CV 1 can also be programmed when using the

multi

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PRO

. However, the corresponding locomotive

must be selected while in locomotive address mode.

Note: Reading out the decoder data is not possible in “POM” mode!
A decoder reset may need to be performed. Please read “Tips, Notes, and Shortcuts” on page 86 for additional

information.

Use one of the two arrow keys to select the desired programming mode.
– Confirm with “Light /OK”. You are returned to the “MODE” start level.

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2.6 “READ MODE“

Use this menu to configure the readout options of the

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PRO

. Data are then read out with “CV MODI-

FICATION,” “CV29,” and “CVBIT.”

Select the respective subitem with the arrow keys and confirm with the “Light /OK” key.
Factory setting: “BIT AND BYTE”

2.6.1 Enable the sub–item “NO READING” if you are using decoders that cannot be read out. If this option
is not enabled, the

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PRO

may try to read out the decoder for an extended period of time, which

ties up the system unnecessarily. Please consult the decoder manual for details.

2.6.2 Newer decoders can be read out “BIT ONLY”, which significantly increases the readout speed com­pared with bytewise reading since only 8 bits per CV must be scanned. The

multi

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PRO

does read the

data but does not depict the individual bits separately.

2.6.3 It may be practical to read out data “BYTE ONLY” if your decoder is an older model that does not sup­port bitwise reading. The readout process may take longer depending on the decoder model since up to
256 values must be scanned per CV.

2.6.4 “BIT AND BYTE” is the default and comprehensive readout process for locomotive decoders. Since this
process reads out all data of the CV, especially for CVs with individual bits that have different meanings
(e.g. CV 49), this process may take a very long time.

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The most extensive

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menu contains all the data which is practical, useful or sometimes necessary

for basic operation of the

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PRO

. We would also like to point out at this point that the

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PRO

is
provided with all the necessary settings in the factory so that you have to use this main menu either rarely or
not at all.

3.1 “DISPLAY”

This is where you find the setting options which affect the display screen.

3.1.1 The sub-item “BACKLIGHT” regulates the strength of the backlight of the display screen which can be

particularly useful in dark rooms. You select the desired strength using the “arrow keys.”

Value range:

0 (off) – 15, Factory setting: 8

– To confirm the input, press “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “BACKLIGHT.”

3.1.2 You use the second sub-item “CONTRAST” to regulate the contrast of the display screen. You also

select this value using the arrow keys.

Value range:

0 (very weak) – 15 (very dark), Factory setting: 12

– To confirm the input, press “Light / OK” key. You return to the start level “CONTRAST.”

3.1.3 The “TIME” indicates how long the display is illuminated. To save power, the factory setting switches

the backlight off after 10 seconds. Use the arrow keys to select a different value:

Value range: 0 (backlight permanently off) – 255 seconds– always on
Factory setting:

20 seconds

– Confirm input with “Light /OK.“ You are returned to the “TIME” start level.

3.2 „USERINTERFACE”

You can make individual operating settings for the

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here.

3.2.1 Another language for the menu navigation is selected using the “LANGUAGE” submenu.
Select your language using the “arrow keys”. If your national language is not included, visit the ROCO

website “www.roco.cc” for an update.

– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “LANGUAGE.”

3.2.2 The “MENU-KEY-TIME” is the amount of time you have to press the “MENU” key in order to exit drive

mode and access menu mode on the

multi

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PRO

. You can set the duration you require in seconds

using the “arrow keys.”

Value range: OFF,

1– 10, Factory setting: 5

If the value is set to “OFF”, you can only access the

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PRO

menu mode by pressing the “Shift” key

and the “Menu” key at the same time.

– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “MENU-KEY-TIME.”

3.2.3 The “FUNCTION KEYS” are used to activate locomotive functions (F1– F20, e.g. the horn on a locomo-

tive with sound or a digital coupling) by pressing the corresponding function key for an extended time (at
least 1 second). The function remains active for as long as you hold the “Function Key”. If you press the
key only briefly, the desired function is activated normally.

You select the desired status using the arrow keys.
Value range: SWITCH, PUSHBUTTON

, Factory setting: OFF

– To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. You return to the start level “FUNCTION KEYS.”

The “SETTINGS” Menu

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3.2.4 The

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has “CHILD LOCK” which can be set tomultiple levels and can be activated after

calling up the menu item using the “arrow keys.”

To block an area, you will need to enter a code which is comprised of 4 numbers (no letters!). The pass

-

word is then always requested when you wish to call up a protected area of the

multi

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PRO

.

Factory setting

: NONE

– “DISABLE MENU”: The three main menus cannot be called up;
– “DISABLE PRG-MENU”: The quick-programming mode is also blocked;
– “DISABLE LIB-PRG-MENU”: All changes to the locomotive library are also prevented in addition to both

items mentioned above.

Each input has to be confirmed by pressing the “Light /OK” key.

3.3 “RESET“

The

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is a particularly user-friendly digital controller and can be reset to the factory settings,

not just completely but also partially.

3.3.1 “CANCEL” can be regarded as the emergency exit from this menu item.

3.3.2 When the “SETTINGS” are reset, all entries in the “Settings” menu are reset to factory settings. The lo-

comotive library remains intact. If calibration has been performed (see 3.3.7), it will have to be repeated
after the reset.

3.3.3 Select this sub-item if you wish to delete the “LOCO LIBRARY.”

3.3.4 Selecting “ROUTES” deletes all saved routes.

3.3.5

Select “DOUBLE HEADING” to delete all created Double Headings.

3.3.6 You can use “FACTORY RESET” to reset your

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completely to the original status. Any en-

tries made are deleted.

With the items listed above, all you have to do is press the “Light /OK” key. You are then automatically re-

turned to the “RESET” menu item.

3.3.7 You will not normally have to calibrate the

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PRO

as this is performed on delivery. However, in

the event of extreme temperature variations, the controller may need to be re-adjusted, e.g. if a locomo­tive travels in the zero position. To do so, use the “CALIBRATION” menu and proceed as follows:

– The first screen you see is the “START?” screen. To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. “LEFT” appears

on the display screen.

– Turn the controller to the left as far as it will go. To confirm, press the “Light /OK” key. “MIDDLE” appears

on the display screen.

– Turn the controller to the middle (zero position) and confirm by pressing the “Light /OK” key. “RIGHT”

appears on the display screen.

– Turn the controller to the right as far as it will go. Once you have confirmed by pressing the “Light /OK”

key, you return to the start level “RESET.”

If the

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PRO

no longer responds to keyboard commands, use the following key combination to reset

the unit to the factory setting:

Press “Shift” and “MENU” simultaneously and press “Light /OK” briefly. The text “RESET ALL?” is displayed.

Confirm the reset with “Light /OK” and the

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PRO

is reset and restarted.

Please note: This reset deletes the entire locomotive library.

3.4 “STOPMODE”

In the event of an emergency, press the “STOP” key during drive mode to trigger an immediate emergency

stop. You determine the exact effect of the emergency stop in menu item “STOPMODE.”

3.4.1 “STOPKEY”: Use this menu option to define whether pressing the “STOP” key disconnects the entire

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system from the mains power supply (“DISABLE VOLTAGE”) or whether this only stops the locomotives
(“EMERGENCY STOP”). Use the arrow keys to make a selection and confirm with “Light /OK.”

Factory setting: DISABLE VOLTAGE
You can still trigger a “selective emergency stop” that only affects the selected locomotive in spite of this

setting. See page 57 for additional details.

3.4.2 “RADIO INTERRUPTION“: If the

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PRO

is outside of the reception range of the

multi

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PRO

or has not been used for some time, the unit switches off automatically (set this time with menu item

3.7.1). You have to options for avoiding system accidents:
– “DISABLE VOLTAGE” disconnects the entire system from the mains power supply.
– “EMERGENCY STOP” stops all running trains without turning the mains power supply off.
– “NONE” means that all functions continue if the

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PRO

switches off.

Factory setting: NONE

Please note: If selecting this setting, a possibly necessary emergency stop can only be triggered with
the white key of the

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PRO

when the wireless signal has been interrupted!

3.4.3 “DELAY”
This is used to set the delay with which items 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 are activated.
– “IMMEDIATELY”: No time delay.
– “1”: Use the arrow keys to set the time delay.
Value range:

1–255 seconds and IMMEDIATELY

Factory setting: IMMEDIATELY
– Confirm with “Light /OK.” You are returned to the “DELAY” start level.

3.5 “NFOS”

This menu item provides detail information about the software version (“SOFTWARE”), the Mac address

(“MAC ADDR”), the RocoNet type (“X–BUS”), the “CENTRE” assigned to the

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PRO

, and the “RADIO

MODULE.”

Information about the current power consumption of the central controller (“CURRENT CENTRE”, value shown

as mA) and the current voltage value of the batteries or rechargeable batteries (“BATTERY VOLTAGE”, value­shown as mV) are practical for users.

Use an arrow key to view the desired information. Press the “Light /OK” key to return to the previous level.

3.6 “RADIO”

3.6.1 “CONNECT“
Your

multi

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PRO

usually must be paired only once with your

multi

ZENTRALE

PRO

. If you wish to take your

multi

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PRO

to a different system also equipped with a

multi

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PRO

, for example, your handheld
unit must be paired again with the central controller at the new location. This is accomplished with this
subitem.

The pairing procedure, however, differs only slightly from the steps described on pages 3 and 49.
– After pressing “Light /OK”, the scrolling text “PRESS BUTTON ON CENTRE FOR 3 SEC” appears.
– Press the key labeled “Connect” within 30 seconds and keep pressed for at least 3 seconds. The yellow

and red LEDs light up. The

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PRO

restarts once all four LEDs are depicted as running lights. Either

“LOCO 1” (when using the

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PRO

for the first time) or the last used locomotive or locomotive ad-

dress is displayed.

– Since the track voltage is shut off during the pairing process, the yellow LED at the central controller

lights up and the “STOP” symbol on the display flashes. Simply press the “STOP” key of the

multi

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PRO

to switch to drive mode and start running trains. The left green LED of the

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PRO

lights up and

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stays lit, the wireless symbol appears in the display of the handheld unit.

3.6.2 “PANID” is information only for service technicians.

3.6.3 “NUMBER OF CHANNELS”
The wireless connection between the

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PRO

and the

multi

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PRO

uses technology that
protects the system from interference from other wireless networks such as a WLAN. The devices search
automatically for the best wireless channel for optimal wireless transmissions when being paired. A total
of 16 channels are available. The factory setting is usually sufficient for most application and operation
scenarios. However, should you notice that the data transfer is subject to problems or interference, or if
the wireless signal is frequently dropped, you should increase the number of channels. Please note that
the start process takes longer if the number of channels exceeds the default number.

Value range:

3–16 channels

Factory setting:

5 channels

– Select with the arrow keys and confirm input with the “Light /OK” key. You are returned to “NUMBER OF

CHANNELS.”

3.6.4 „LQI“

3.6.5 „LSSI“
These two subitems also serve only to provide information to service technicians.

3.7 “ENERGY”

This menu item is only for the power supply of the

multi

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PRO

.

3.7.1 “TURN-OFF TIME”
To save battery power of the

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PRO

., the unut switches off automatically after a defined period of

time when not being used.

Value range: 1–255, factory setting: 10 minutes
– Select with the arrow keys and confirm input with the “Light /OK” key. You are returned to “TURN-OFF

TIME.”

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“ROUTES” Menu

The

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PRO

uses the “ROUTES” menu to manage all data, which is required for the locomotive library and

for switching the corresponding turnouts.

4.1 “NEW”

Use this menu item to add a new route to the library. The sequence of steps is described and depicted in

detail starting on page 62 (Part 2, Chapter 2.7).

4.2 “EDIT”

Use this menu item to edit or supplement the data of a route stored in the library.
The first image shows the last route used while in route mode. Use the arrow keys to select the route to be

edited.
– Confirm with “Light /OK.”
You now have the option of changing the route name. The insertion point flashes at the last slot. Use the left

arrow key to delete letters / numbers and reenter them using the function keys.
– Confirm with “Light /OK.”
The first turnout saved in the route now is depicted.
– Press the desired arrow key to change only the position of the turnout.
– Press the Shift and STOP key to delete the turnout.
– Skip any turnouts not to be edited by using the Shift and the right arrow key.
The next turnout is reached with the key combination Shift and right arrow key.
– Once you have browsed through all turnouts of the route you can create one or several new turnouts.

Please read Chapter 2.7.1 on page 62 for additional information.
– If you do not wish to create a new turnout and all desired changes have been made, confirm with the “Light /

OK” key. You are then returned to the “EDIT” start level.

4.3 “DELETE”

Use this menu item to remove a locomotive from the library.
The first image shows the last route used while in route mode. Use the arrow keys to select the route to be

removed.
– Confirm with “Light /OK.”
The scrolling text „DELETE?“ appears in the next screen.
– Press “Light /OK” to confirm the deletion action again. This returns you to the “DELETE” start level, as

indicated by the at the bottom of the display.
The route is now removed from the library.

4.4 “MODE”

Here you can set the

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either to “ROUTES” or “TURNOUT” mode (confirm with “Light /OK”.), i.e.
if you press the “Loco/Turnout” key, the respectively selected mode opens. Please read Chapter 2.7.2 on
page 63 for additional information.

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Part 4 • multiTENTRALE

PRO

The

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PRO

is the core of the ROCO digital system. It processes the commands of the

multi

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PRO

,
supplies power to your model railway system, switches turnouts and other solenoid devices, and provides the
data for the decoders of your locomotives.

4.1 Power Supply

The power supply of the

multi

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PRO

is designed to be universally usable. AC and DC Power supply units

and transformers can be connected to the

multi

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PRO

. Connection values:
– Direct current (=): 18�–�24 Volt
– Alternating current (~): 16�–18 Volt
Do not use too little capacity for the power supply unit or transformer to ensure the amount available for running
trains and operating the system is sufficient. We recommend a minimum capacity of approx. 30 VA, which is
sufficient for small systems with one or two trains with lights.
If the red LED is lit continuously, you should use either a higher capacity power supply unit or a booster (see Part
5, Chapter 5.5 “Booster 10765”).
The menu item “CURRENT CENTRE” in the “SETTINGS – INFOS” menu provides information about the current
power consumption of the system. The

multi

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PRO

is designed for up to 3.2 A.

4.2 Connections

Additional devices can be connected to the numerous ports.

• The USB port connects to PCs and associated devices. Use this port to control your system with the software

ROCOMOTION with Set 10832 or update

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PRO

and

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PRO

to the latest versions.

• The three sockets labeled “RocoNet” serve to connect additional devices such as a cabled

multi

MAUS, a

Lokmaus 2 or R3, the RouteControl 10772. If you connect any of these devices, the digital controller should
be switched on to ensure the RocoNet addresses are properly and correctly assigned within the system.
If these three connections are not enough, use the data bus distributor 10758 to connect additional de­vices.

• The “feedback BUS” socket is intended for feedback modules such as the ROCO Art. No. 10787. Up to 20

feedback modules can be connected to the BUS line originating from this module. The feedback modules
can be subjected to a software update via the USB port of the

multi

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PRO

.

If you are connecting/removing a feedback module to/from the

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PRO

or the feedback BUS,

the

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PRO

must be de–energized. Comply with the operating instructions of the feedback

module.

• Please consult Part 5 “Booster 10765” for additional information.

• The “EXT.” port is intended for future expansions of the

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PRO

and is without functionality at the

time the manual was printed.

Never remove the blind plug of the “EXT.” port. Never connect a RocoNet or X-BUS device to this port
either!

4.3 Main and Programming Track

The

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PRO

has two track outputs: Main and programming track. Connect the route track to the con­nector of the „Main “ main track. Make sure there is no capacitor in the track as it is frequently the case with
analog systems to suppress signal interference.

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The separate connection of the programming track is especially practical and easy to use. This track is easily
integrated into your system and used for normal train operation. Move any locomotive to be programmed onto
this track. As soon as the

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PRO

is set to menu mode, the

multi

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PRO

switches this track auto­matically so that reading out and programming can be carried out without interfering with the other vehicles or
magnetic units on the system.

The programming track must be completely electrically isolated from the remaining system with insulating
track connectors.

Please consult Fig. 3 on page 90 for a visual depiction of the basic connection of main and programming track.

4.4 Resetting the

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PRO

If the digital system no longer functions as expected – i.e. train running problems, readout and/or programming
problems – it may be necessary to reset the

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PRO

. However, you should check all other possible

malfunction causes before resetting the entire system. Please read Chapter 5.8 “Tips, Notes, and Shortcuts.”

How to reset the unit:
– Unplug the power supply from the

multi

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PRO

.

– Press the white key and insert the plug to the power supply. Keep the key depressed until all 4 LEDS flash

simultaneously.

The

multi

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PRO

has now been reset to the factory settings. If the digital system still is not working properly,

please consult your specialized dealer or retailer.

Resetting the

multi

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PRO

deletes all input and saved routes and double headings. These must be

re–entered.

4.5 Updating the

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PRO

and

multi

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PRO

The integrated USB port makes a software update of

multi

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PRO

and

multi

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PRO

a breeze.

Simply connect the

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PRO

to the USB port (USB 1.1) of a PC (Windows 98 SP 2 or higher). Download

and start the update program available from the ROCO Internet site. Follow the instructions of the user menu.

Note:

• During the update process of the

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PRO

the unit is not linked with the

multi

MAUS

PRO

even if the
wireless connection symbol is depicted in the display. The wireless connection is automatically re–estab­lished once the update is finished.

• During the update of the

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PRO

, “UPDATE” is displayed.

• The voltage supply of the system is switched off during the update.

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5.1

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and

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compatibility

5.1.1 Previous Lokmaus Systems

All ROCO digital devices are based on RocoNet technology can be connected to the

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. These
include:
–

multi

MAUS, Lokmaus 2 /PowerMouse™ /Lokmaus R3 10760 /10790 /10860 /10792, 10792, Keyboard

10770, RouteControl 10772;
– die ROCO-Booster 10762 und 10765;
– the feeder tracks 42517 (ROCO LINE), 61190 (ROCO geoLINE);
and all ROCO add-on devices. The transformers 10718, 10725 and 10850 (ROCO) and 6811, 6812, and
681301 (Fleischmann) are suitable voltage supply units.

The previous ROCO booster 10761 and 10764 with

multi

MAUS and /or Lokmaus 2 are not designed for

concurrent use with the

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and

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PRO

. Only use on electrically completely insulated
system components connected with one another using adapter tracks. These adapter tracks must be switch­able and their electrical connection must always be from the direction of the incoming train to the track section
in order to reach a different section.

Use of the ROCO interface 10785 is no longer necessary since the

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PRO

can be connected directly

with a PC via the integrated USB port. The software needed – “Rocomotion” – is included with set 10832.

5.1.2 Add-on Devices and Decoders

On a system controlled by the

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PRO

, you can use not only locomotives with ROCO locomotive decod­ers but also vehicles with decoders from other manufacturers, as long as they are in line with the NMRA /DCC
standards.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with ROCO decoders if the necessary room for
installation is available. See the operating manual for the respective decoder.

5.2 Locomotives without Decoder and the

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PRO

Do not use locomotives without a decoder with the ROCO Digital System. The locomotive has a completely differ­ent voltage supply and would cause very disruptive, high frequency noise. There is also a danger that the motors
would become damaged.

It is imperative that you do not connect a normal transformer on the same circuit parallel to the digital control­ler. This would destroy the

multi

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PRO

!

You can also equip existing locomotives with a locomotive decoder. This is a quick and easy process when using
ROCO locomotives with a digital interface because the decoder simply has to be plugged into a socket inside
the locomotive. You do not need to perform any mechanical work on these locomotives because the space for
the decoder is already provided. Instructions on how to install a decoder are also included in the manuals for
these locomotives.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with ROCO decoders if the necessary room for
installation is available. If they are equipped with a digital interface the conversion is just as easy as with a ROCO
locomotive. If you wish to install the 10745 load-controlled locomotive decoder, the locomotive will require a direct
current motor or the existing all-current motor will need to be converted to direct current before installation.

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5.3 Connecting Several Controllers

It is possible to connect several Lokmaus control units to the “RocoNet” ports of the

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PRO

(see
Chapter 5.1.1).
If a locomotive is already controlled by another mouse connected to the system, the locomotive symbol flashes.
The locomotive can still be taken over by another mouse at any time if either a function is selected or the controller
is activated. However, the speed and direction of travel of the locomotive remain unchanged until the controller
on the mouse taking over the control is activated. The functions activated in the locomotive are displayed by all
mice.

5.4 Combination of Digital and non-Digital System Parts

All ROCO digital locomotives can be driven on both digital and “normal” direct current systems without any
complications. The locomotive decoder automatically detects the type of system it is on. It is therefore simple to
use both types of systems together so that you can still use non-digital locomotives on the direct current section
of the system.

5.4.1 Separator module ROCO 10768 (discontinued by the factory as of 2007)

Digital- und Analogteil Ihrer Anlage müssen Sie an den Übergangsstellen beidseitig isolieren, damit es zwischen
den beiden Systemen keine elektrische Verbindung gibt. Use insulating track joiners ROCO 42611, 61192,
Fleischmann 6433 (H0), 9403 (N).
However, the wheels of the vehicles would still cause a short circuit between the digital and the regular traction
current, which could destroy the

multi

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PRO

. To prevent this, install the separator module in the supply
line of the normal drive transformer to the feeder track. It immediately breaks the connection between the normal
transformer and the feeder track when the separating point between the systems is jumpered. The short circuit
detection therefore does not switch off the

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and the train can pass the separating point.
At the change-over from digital to direct current operation the locomotive decoder immediately detects the oper­ating mode and sets the speed of the locomotive to the respective voltage. The decoder also checks the polarity
of the direct current during the change-over. If it does not match the direction of travel, the train stops with the
programmed braking delay. If the train is to travel on further, you must first set the transformer controller to zero
and start the train again.
The decoder acts in the same way when making the change-over in the opposite direction. It retrieves the digital
information in the digital circuit immediately and continues to travel accordingly. The locomotive decoder also
checks the direction of travel in this case and stops the train with the programmed braking delay if it does not
match the actual direction of the current. You now have to change the direction of the train with the

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in order for it to travel any further.

5.4.2 A change-over section of track

The simple switching method using the 10768 separator module described above has one minor disadvantage
if there are several trains in the conventional section of the system:
The entire conventional area is supplied with digital current when the train jumps the separating point. This
causes all normal locomotives to stop and all digital locomotives to retrieve their digital information and behave
accordingly at that moment.
You can prevent this unwanted effect using a change-over section of track ( see fig. 5 on page 92). It needs to be
as long as the longest train. It is double-pole insulated on both sides. The change-over section of track is now
monitored and changed accordingly by the separator module when the train passes over the separating point.
Drive operation on the rest of the system remains unaffected.

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5.5 The Booster 10765

You require a booster if the system often switches off without the occurrence of a short circuit, i.e. no locomo­tive or carriages have derailed and there are no faults in the wiring. In this case, there is an overload due to
too many consumers (locomotives, illuminated carriages etc.). This is indicated by the flashing red LEDs at the

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The booster connects an additional transformer (e.g. ROCO 10718, 10725 or 10850), provides more energy
and thus clears the overload.

Booster and

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or two boosters may not be connected to the same transformer! Each of these

devices requires its own voltage supply.

5.5.1 Connecting one or more boosters 10765

Divide up the system into separate supply sections so that the number of consumers in each supply section is as
evenly distributed as possible. You calculate the power consumption in a section as follows:

• Stationary locomotives with light, approximately 100 mA

• Travelling locomotives from approximately 300 to 600 mA depending on size and load

• Illuminated carriages, approximately 30 mA depending on the bulb

• Digital coupling or smoke generator, approximately 100 mA
If the power consumption exceeds 2.5 A, the section will be overloaded and will need to be divided up. You must
also make sure there are large tolerances in the current consumption, especially for light bulbs. Use the 42624
digital turnout drive or connect another turnout decoder directly to the drive circuit. You will then have to calculate
approximately 500 mA reserve for the switching current of the turnout.
If you have ensured that the system has a sufficient supply of power, the division of the booster sections is of no
significance to the reliability of commands, for drive operation or for switching turnouts.
Switch off the system before installing a booster. Divide the system into supply sections. Disconnect the tracks
electrically from each other in the respective places (on both sides!) wether using ROCO insulating rail connectors
42611 or 61192, insulated track or by sawing the rail profiles. Install a section of power track (e.g. 61190) in
the new supply section and connect it to the “Track Out” socket on the booster. Connect the booster to its trans­former. Now connect the booster with the included special patch cable and the

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by plugging

into the “Booster Out” socket of the

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and into the “Booster In” socket of the booster. Fig. 4 on
page 91 shows the complete wiring.
If required, you can connect further boosters to the “Booster Out” socket of the 10765 booster. A maximum of
four 10765 boosters can be connected to the

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However, for large systems more than four 10765 boosters can be connected in conjunction with a 10779
braking generator. The 10764 amplifier, 10765 booster and braking generator have to be connected in the fol­lowing sequence:

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– 3 x 10765 – 10779 – 3 x 10765 – 10779 etc.

Make sure that the tracks have the same polarity at the change-over turnout so that short circuits are not
caused when a train passes over the separating turnout. If a short circuit occurs, turn the power track plug
180°.
It is imperative that you make sure that the power track does not contain any capacitors.

5.6 Terminal Loops in Digital Operation

Every model railway enthusiast knows the problem of terminal loops from his / her conventional system. In digital
operation too, the left-hand rail profile meets the right-hand rail profile after a terminal loop and would cause a
short circuit without the appropriate wiring.

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The ROCO 10769 terminal loop module solves the problems of a terminal loop in digital operation. Isolate the
terminal loop with both poles on both sides by disconnecting the terminal loop completely from the rest of the
system, using either insulated connectors or by sawing the rail profiles (see fig. 6 on page 93). It is imperative
that the isolated section of track within the terminal loop is longer than the longest train which is going to travel
through the terminal loop. The power supply to the terminal loop is connected to the output of the terminal loop
module which provides the power supply for the terminal loop. The module itself is connected either to a track
outside the terminal loop or directly to the

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The terminal loop module functions as follows: A train enters the terminal loop – the direction is not important
– and the polarity of the tracks before and within the terminal loop is not identical. There is then a short circuit
within the module which the module immediately detects. The module then reverses the polarity in the termi­nal loop before the short circuit detection function of the

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detects anything or the train slows
down. The terminal loop polarity is then corrected for the entry of the train. The reverse of polarity in the terminal
loop does of course render the polarity incorrect for the train’s exit from the loop. This procedure or reversing
the polarity is therefore repeated when the train exits. Since in digital operation the polarity of the tracks do not
determine the direction of travel of the train; the train can pass through the terminal loop without stopping or
without your intervention.
In order for the terminal module to detect incorrect polarity in time, you have to set its sensitivity using the poten­tiometer visible on the side. See the terminal loop module’s instructions for use.

5.7 Glossary

Bits and Bytes

The terms bits and bytes were used during the early days of computing and is still encountered with digital model
railways. Decimal numbers are not part of the computer world. A new number system was developed, the binary
system. This system has only two numbers, 0 and 1. These two numbers also represent switching states. The 1
means switched, enabled, or activated; 0 means not switched, disabled, or deactivated.
One bit consists of 0 and 1; eight bits are combined to one byte. The bits combined into one byte are numbered
from 0 (bit 0) to 7 (bit 7). A certain value is assigned to each bit position.

Bit 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Value

128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1

If these values are added up, a max. value of 255 per byte (with each bit activated, i.e. set to 1) is derived, which
returns us to the decimal system. The min. value is 0, all bits are set to 0.
ROCO has significantly simplified programming individual bits in the

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. If supported by the decoder,
you no longer need to calculate certain values but simply select whether to set or not to set a bit in the “PRO­GRAMMING” menu.
Numerous published articles provide additional or in–depth knowledge about this topic.

CVs

All values which affect the behaviour of the locomotive decoder – and ultimately the behaviour of the locomo­tive – are stored in what are referred to as CVs. CV is the abbreviation for configuration variables. Since the

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and the

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are compatible with the NMRA/DCC standard, CVs between 1 and
�1023 can be read and written.
CVs range from “0” to “255”. This shows that reprogramming requires experience, as incorrectly set CVs may
have an adverse effect on the performance of the decoder.

Decoder

In order to make the digital control signals of the

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and

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accessible to „conven-

tional“ technology, you require a “translator” – the decoder. It does not replace any of the components in the

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analogue direct current locomotive but is a necessary addition and must also be given a place in the locomotive
housing. For alternating current locomotives on the other hand, the change-over module or relay is replaced by
the decoder, not in DCC format but of course Motorola format.

Speed steps

On a conventional model railway a regulating transformer is used to control locomotives. The transformer emits
voltage values to control the locomotive motor between 0 volts and the maximum voltage (typically between 12
and 16 volts) via the controller.
In a digital system on the other hand, the track always carries a fixed constant voltage. The motor is controlled
by the control signals which the decoder converts into voltage values. These signals are made up of “zeros” and
“ones” and are therefore modified. The smaller the steps – speed steps – are, the more accurately the locomotive
can be controlled. The DCC /NMRA standard, according to which

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works,

recognises 14, 27, 28 or 128 speed steps.
Modern decoders (from about 2000 onwards) can be controlled using at least 28 speed steps. They automatically
switch to the number of speed steps set in the locomotive controller (i.e. the

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so that you do not need to make the setting in the decoder yourself. See the respective operating manual to
determine whether your decoder is compatible with automatic speed step setting and which speed steps your
decoder accepts.

MAC-Adresse

MAC addresses (Media Access Control Address) is the term used to describe the hardware address of device
that is part of the network (

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and

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constitute such a network). Each device can

be uniquely identified via its address.

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and Booster

They supply the model railway system with the necessary voltage and conduct the digital control signals from the

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to the locomotives, turnouts and other digital accessories.

RocoNet

The RocoNet is the connection between the digital components (

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, booster, interface, brake

generator, etc.) and not only supplies voltage but is also responsible for data exchange. The RocoNet is com

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patible with the X–BUS.

5.8 Tips, Information, and Shortcuts

The

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cannot be switched on.

Check batteries and replace if necessary.

The

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is switched on but the short

circuit and STOP symbol are illuminated.

– A system short circuit has occurred (red LED at

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flashes). Press the “STOP” key or the

white key.

– The power supply of the

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has been
interrupted. Check the transformer or the power supply
unit.

Library or locomotive address mode:
Selected locomotive does not react

– Does the locomotive address in the library match the ad-

dress in the locomotive decoder?

– Has an emergency stop or selective emergency stop

been triggered?

– Select an address in locomotive address mode.

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5.8.1 Programming Help for Lokmaus 2 /R3 –

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Previous operating manuals for digital ROCO articles (e.g. 42624 turnout drive) only describe the standard pro­gramming mode for Lokmaus 2 /R3. The following includes a table which compares the programming procedure
for the Lokmaus 2 /R3 and quick programming (see chapter 2.8 on page 64) on the

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For more information see the operating manual for the Lokmaus 2 /R3. To program CV29 see the operating
instructions included with the decoder.

CV

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Lokmaus 2/R3 (for comparison)

1 – Address

+

+

2 – Minimum speed

+

+

3 – Start-up delay

+

+

4 – Braking delay

+

+

5 – Maximum speed

+

+

29 – Decoder settings Can only be programmed in menu

mode (see page 73)

+

Change speed steps

+

/

+

/

The readout of the decoder data (“PROGRAM­MING” menu) triggers the message “NO CON­FIRMATION” in the display.

– The decoder cannot be read out.
– The

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is set to “POM” mode (Part 3, menu

item 2.5, page 73).

– Contact problems of the locomotive on the track?

POM mode: Programming is confirmed,
but the decoder does not react to an altered
value

– Decoder needs to be reset: Switch the track voltage off

and back on again using the “STOP“ key (emergency
stop). See the operating manual for the decoder.

Resetting (Part 3, Chapter 3.3, page 76) of the

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is not possible.

– Press the “shift” and “MENU” keys simultaneously and

press the “Light�/OK” key briefly. The display lights up
briefly.

– This resets the

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completely to the factory
settings. A reset also deletes the locomotive library and
should therefore only be carried out if absolutely nec

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essary.

The Turnout reacts incorrectly or the turnout set­ting does not match display

– Turn the plug on the turnout drive.

Display shows OFFLINE

The selected action needs a radio connection with the

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is showed.

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Fig. 1

Fahrregler
control knob
bouton régulateur
Regolatore di marcia

Funktionstasten
Function Keys
touches

»fonctions«

Tasti funzionali

Stop-Taste
Stop Key
touche

»Stop«

Tasto di arresto

LC-Display
LC display
Écran
LC display

Pfeiltaste

(links)

Arrow Key (left)
touche »flèche«

(à gauche)

Tasto freccia (sinistra)

Lok / Weichen-Taste
Loco / Turnout Key
touche

»Locomotive /

aiguillages

«

Tasto locomotiva /
scambi

Menü-Taste
Menu Key
touche

»Menu«

Tasto menu

Shift-Taste
Shift Key
touche

»majuscules«

Tasto shift

Pfeiltaste

(rechts)

Arrow Key (right)
touche »flèche«

(à droite)

Tasto freccia (destra)

Beachten Sie die Erläuterungen zum Display und zu den Tastenbelegungen ab Seite 8.
Please refer the explanations about the display and the key assignment from page 49.
Quant aux informations concernant l’écran et les différentes fonctions des touches voir page 99.
Fate riferimento alle spiegazioni sul display e sulla assegnazione dei tasti da pagina

144.

Licht /OK-Taste
Light /OK Key
touche

»feux / OK«

Tasto luce / OK

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Fig. 2

Aufbau des ROCO Digital-Systems (Europa-Version mit 230 V).
Setting up the ROCO digital system (Europe version with 230 V)

.

Structure de la commande numérique ROCO (version européene à 230 V).
Struttura del sistema digitale ROCO (versione europea a 230 V)

.

~ 230 V

61190

Transformator / Schaltnetzteil

Transformer /

Switching power supply

Transformateur / SMPS

Trasformatore /

Alimentatore

switching

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Anschluss von Haupt- und Programmiergleis an die

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Connection of main and programming track to the

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Comment câbler la voie principale et de programmation avec

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Collegamento del binario principale e di programmazione alla

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Fig. 3

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Anschluss Hauptgleis

Main track connection

Câblage de la voie principale

Binario principale di collegamento

Programmiergleis

Programming track

Voie de programmation

Binario di programmazione

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Anschluss eines Boosters 10765 an die

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Wiring diagram of the

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, the booster 10765 and the tracks.

Comment câbler l‘amplificateur complémentaire réf. 10765 avec

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et la voie.

Come collegare

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, il booster 10765 e i binari.

Fig. 4

Track

out

Power

in

Booster

out

Booster

in

Nur für trockene Räume,Keep dry

10765

~ 230 V~ 230 V

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Transformator / Schaltnetzteil

Transformer /

Switching power supply

Transformateur / SMPS

Trasformatore /

Alimentatore switching

Transformator / Schaltnetzteil

Transformer /

Switching power supply

Transformateur / SMPS

Trasformatore /

Alimentatore switching

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Übergangsstrecke Digital — Gleichstrom mit dem Trennmodul 10768 (werkseitig ausverkauft).
Pass-over section with additional tracks from digital to DC-layout controlled by the Separator module 10768 (Sold

out by the factory)

.

Canton de transition de la section en commande numérique à celle en commande analogique avec le module
10768 (vendu en usine).

Una sezione di passaggio dal sistema corrente continua al sistema digitale con il modulo 10768 (esaurito di
fabbrica).

Mindestens 1 Zuglänge

appr. 1 train length

longueur minimum = le train le plus long

almeno 1 lunghezza del treno

Digitaler Anlagenteil

digital layout

réseau en commande numérique

sezione dell‘impianto digitale

Analoger Anlagenteil

conventional layout

réseau en commande analogique

sezione dell‘impianto analogico

Symbolische Darstellung

Symbolic Illustration

Illustration figurative

rappresentazione simbolica

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Fig. 5

~ 230 V~ 230 V

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Eine digitale Kehrschleife mit den Kehrschleifenmodulen 10769 (werkseitig ausverkauft) oder 10767.
A digital turning loop with the turning loop control module 10769 (sold out by the factory) or 10767.
Branchement d‘une boucle de retournement en commande numérique contrôlée par les modules 10769 (vendu

en usine) ou 10767.
Un anello d’inversione digitale con il modulo 10769 (esaurito di fabbrica) o 10767.

Fig. 6

Hinweis / Note / À noter / Attenzione

Symbol für Gleistrennung:
Sign for track insulation:
Symbole indiquant l‘installation d‘une éclisse isolante :
Simbolo per la diramazione dei binari:

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Symbolische Darstellung
Symbolic Illustration
Illustration figurative
rappresentazione simbolica

Änderungen von Konstruktion und Ausführung vorbehal­ten! • We reserve the right to change the construction
and design! • Nous nous réservons le droit de modifi er
la construction et le dessin! • Ci riserviamo il diritto di
variare la costruzione e il design! • Verandering van mo­del en construcie voorbehouden.

Bitte diese Beschreibung zum späteren Gebrauch aufbe­wahren! • Please retain these instructions for further
reference! • Pière d‘bien vouloir conserver ce mode
d’emploi en vue d’une future utilisation! • Conservate
queste istruzioni per un futuro utilizzo! • Deze handle­ding altijd bewaren.

Modelleisenbahn GmbH
Plainbachstraße 4 | Postfach 96
5101 Bergheim | Österreich
www.roco.cc

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Die

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wird durch 3 Batterien des Typs AAA (Micro) à 1,5 Volt oder 3 Akkus gleicher Bauart à 1,2 Volt mit

Strom versorgt. Bitte beachten Sie die folgenden Hinweise:

• Sie sind gesetzlich verpfl ichtet, verbrauchte Batterien und Akkus an Ihren Fachhändler oder Verwertungsstellen
zurück zu geben. Keinesfalls in die Mülltonne oder ins Feuer werfen.

• Verwenden Sie nur Batterien /Akkus eines Herstellers.

• Die Batterien /Akkus müssen gleichen Ladezustand und gleiche Kapazität aufweisen.

• Batterien /Akkus dürfen nicht gemischt verwendet werden.

• Lassen Sie Batterien /Akkus nicht in die Hände von Kindern gelangen.

The

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is supplied with electricity by 3 AAA batteries (micro) each with 1.5 V or 3 rechargeable batteries of the

same type (1.2 V each). Please note the following information:

• Always comply with the local rules and regulations concerning consumed batteries (return to dealer or collection points,
for example). Never dispose of any type of battery with common household waste or throw batteries into a fi re.

• Always use batteries from one manufacturer.

• The batteries must have the same charge status and the same capacity.

• Do not mix regular batteries with rechargeable batteries.

• Keep out of reach of children. Batteries are not toys!

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est alimenté en courant par 3 piles de modèle AAA (micro) de 1,5 volts ou 3 accus de même type de 1,2

volts. Veuillez observer les indications suivantes :

• Vous êtes légalement tenus de remettre les piles et accus usagés à votre revendeur habituel ou des porter dans les
points de collecte appropriés. Il ne faut en aucun cas les jeter dans la poubelle ni au feu.

• Utilisez seulement les piles�/accus d’un fabricant.

• Faites attention à ce que les piles�/accus ont le même état de charge et la même capacité.

• Ne mélangez pas les piles�/accus.

• Ne laissez pas les piles�/accus à la portée des enfants.

Il

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è alimentato elettricamente da 3 batterie AAA (micro) da 1,5 volt o da 3 batterie ricaricabili dello stesso

tipo da 1,2 volt. Si prega di osservare le seguenti indicazioni:

• Per legge, le batterie e le batterie ricaricabili devono essere obbligatoriamente riconsegnate al rivenditore o ad appo­siti impianti di smaltimento. In nessun caso buttarle nella pattumiera o nel fuoco.

• Non utilizzare insieme batterie/batterie ricaricabili di marche diverse.

• Le batterie/batterie ricaricabili devono avere lo stesso livello di carica e la stessa capacità.

• Non utilizzare insieme batterie normali e batterie ricaricabili.

• Tenere le batterie/batterie ricaricabili lontano dalla portata dei bambini.