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Lenz
Background.
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Bernd Lenz, a railway
modeller and founder and chairman of Lenz
Elektronik of Giessen, Germany, actually
invented the electronic format which after
exhaustive testing, the NMRA adopted as the
standard for the USA, and thus in effect the
World standard. The format has stood the test of
time and has gone from strength to strength in
the USA and is rapidly gaining ground in the
UK.
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Lenz produce their equipment very much
with an eye on forward and backward
compatibility.
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MGS-Lenz 2008 Price List In PDF.
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Here.
Please Note;
Back Order Listed Lenz Items Can Normally Be Obtained In A Couple Of
Working Days.
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Full Starter Systems. |
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L60090
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Start Set 90.
With LH90.
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L60100
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Start Set 100.
With LH100. |
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L26001 |
TR100
15V 45VA Transformer with UK plug. (2.5 Amp Approx). |
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L26151 |
TR150
15V 70VA Transformer with UK plug. (5.0 Amp Approx). |
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System
Parts, Hand Units & PC Interface. |
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L20110
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LVZ100 Command Station.
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L21090
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LH90 Hand Control (No Command
Station).
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L21100
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LH100 Hand Regulator.
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L22102 |
LV102 5 Amp Power Station. |
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L23150
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LI101F-USB Computer Interface
& Software.
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L23110
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LI101F-R232 Computer Interface.
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L23201 |
XPA Xpress Net Phone Adapter.
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Mini Loco
Decoders. |
| L10310 |
Silver Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. |
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| L10311 |
Silver Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. With
NEM 651 Plug. |
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| L10410 |
Gold Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. |
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| L10411 |
Gold Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. With
NEM 651 Plug. |
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10 packs Loco Decoders. |
| L10231-10 |
"10 Pack" Standard HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 3 Functions. |
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| L10331-10 |
"10 Pack" Silver HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4 Functions. With
Wire & NEM
652 Harness Sets. |
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| L10433-10 |
"10 Pack" Gold HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4 Functions. With
Wire & NEM
652 Harness Sets. |
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| L10310-10 |
"10 Pack" Silver Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. |
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| L10311-10 |
"10 Pack" Silver Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. With
NEM 651 Plug. |
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| L10410-10 |
"10 Pack" Gold Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. |
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| L10411-10 |
"10 Pack" Gold Mini 0.5/0.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 2 Functions. With
NEM 651 Plug. |
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HO Loco
Decoders & Accessories. |
| L10231 |
Standard HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 3 Functions. With
Wire & NEM
652 Harness Sets. (Same Spec As silver/Gold Decoder
Less ABC, SUSI, RailCom & USP). |
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| L10331 |
Silver HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4 Functions. With
Wire & NEM
652 Harness Sets. (Same Spec As Gold Decoder
Less SUSI, RailCom & USP). |
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| L10321 |
Silver 21 Pin HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4
Functions. (Same Spec As Gold Decoder
Less SUSI, RailCom & USP). |
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| L10330 |
Silver "Direct" HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4
Functions. A special decoder for locomotives
equipped with a 8-pin NEM652-interface. The decoder pins are located
directly on the circuit board and the decoder is simply plugged on/in to the interface. (Same Spec As Gold Decoder
Less SUSI, RailCom & USP). |
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| L10433 |
Gold HO 1.0/1.8 Amp Loco Decoder. 4 Functions. With
Wire & NEM
652 Harness Sets. |
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| L10490 |
Power 1 Energy Memory for Gold Series. |
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| L10440 |
Gold Maxi 2.5/5.0 Amp Loco Decoder 9 Functions. |
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| L10493 |
Power 3 Energy Memory for Maxi Gold Series. |
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L10104
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LF101XF Light Function Decoder, DVTs Etc.
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L80010 |
LY010 88mm 9 Pin Wire Harness.
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L80012 |
LY012 88mm 9
Pin --> NEM 652 Plug Harness.
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L80013 |
LY013 200mm 9
Pin --> NEM 652 Plug Harness.
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L80015 |
LY015 6-pin plug for NEM651
interface for soldering wires. |
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Stationary
Decoders Etc. |
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L11100
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LS100 Point Module for 4 Points
With Feedback.
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L11150
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LS150 Point Module for 6 Points.
Will Operate 12V DC Points With Simple Diodes (i.e. Kato/LGB). |
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Diode
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Diode For Use With Above.
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L11010
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LA010 Point Motor Adaptor,
For Converting AC Output To DC For Kato Points ETC Use With
LS100, LS110 "Not LS150".
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L11201
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LR101 Feedback Module (8
sections).
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L11210
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LB101 Current Detection Module. |
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L11220
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LB050 Power Detection Module. |
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L15120
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LRC120 4 Figure Display Module. |
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L12100
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LK100 Reverse Loop Module.
(We Suggest You Look At The Digitrax AR-1
£19.99.
Click Here.) |
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L13100
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LT100 Digital/Conventional
Junction Module.
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L22500
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LG100 Brake Generator.
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L22600 |
BM1
Brake Module. |
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| L22610 |
BM2 Block Section Module. |
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| L22620 |
BM3 Block Section Module. |
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General
Accessories. |
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L80152
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LA152
XBUS Adaptor With Face Plate, Plug Up To 5 Handsets Into One
Unit, Very Useful, Lots Can Be Placed Around Your Layout. |
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L80001
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Set of plugs 3, 4 and 6 way.
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L80006
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LY006 Phone to DIN Cable for
LH200. |
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L80007
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LY007 Phone Plug-Phone Plug
Cable. |
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L80009
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LY009 5 Pin Din To 6 Pin Square. |
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L80160 |
LY160 Connector
Square Phone Plug Each End 2.5m Long. Use With Above. |
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L80161 |
LY161 Connector
Square Phone Plug Each End 5m Long. Use With Above. |
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DCC Systems.
 Lenz
Digital Start Set 100
Components of DIGITAL plus Set
100
Set-100 includes an LH100 dispatchers throttle, an LZV100
Command/Power Station & easy to read manuals.
The Set-100 supports 31 handhelds, 4 digit
addressing, all forms of programming, layout control feedback, advanced
consisting, control of 256 locomotives and 1024 turnouts, and all 14 NMRA DCC
functions (F1-F12 plus F0 forward and F0 reverse).
The LH100 included with the Set-100 can also
create momentary functions on a per function per locomotive basis. XpressNet
devices such as the LH100, LH90, and XPA can take advantage of any available
momentary functions once set up by a LH100.
The Set-100 is ideal for those users who enjoy
the greater precision of push button control or for those that want the most
features.
How To Make A Set 90 Or 100 & LV102 Into A
10Amp
System.
Click Here.
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 Lenz
Digital Set 90
Components of DIGITAL plus Set
90
Set-90 includes an LH90 throttle, an LZV100
Command/Power Station & easy to read manuals.
The Set-90
supports 31 XpressNet handhelds, 4 digit addressing, all
forms of programming including our advanced one step address
programming and operations mode programming, layout control
feedback, advanced consisting, control of 256 locomotives
and 999 turnouts, and 10 NMRA DCC functions (F1-F8 plus F0
forward and F0 reverse). The Set 90 is ideal for those DCC
users who enjoy the feel of a well designed knob controller.
How To Make A Set 90 Or 100
& LV102 Into A 10Amp
System.
Click Here.
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the rear of the LZV100 are 5 plugs. These are used to connect the LZV to your layout. To get operating you only need to connect 4
wires and plug in your handheld. Connect the transformer to terminals U
and V. The allowed maximum effective output voltage of the
transformers must not exceed 18V AC or DC. A 5-8 amp transformer
will provide you the full capabilities of the system. A low
amperage transformer can be used but if you run more trains that the
transformer can support the transformer may overload and shut down. The
track is connected to terminals J and K. Plug in your handheld to the
back of your LZV100 and run your first train, that's all there is to
it!!! The other connections can be connected later, if and when you need
to expand.
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System Architecture.
 DIGITAL
plus is designed with a non-proprietary open architecture. Each device in
this distributed architecture contains the intelligence necessary to
provide support to the external device it is supporting. This distributed
architecture provides exceptional performance and allows us to add new
capabilities without impacting existing devices.
XpressNet Communication Network
The heart of the DIGITAL plus communication architecture is the high
speed XpressNet
based on the worldwide RS485 standard. XpressNet
provides the data exchange between input devices and the command station.
XpressNet
consists of a 4 wire twisted pair connection. XpressNet
may be up to 1000m. (3300 feet) long and can support up to 31 simultaneous
handhelds. XpressNet
is the highest performance communication network in the DCC industry,
providing the modeler with exceptional growth possibilities. Many
DCC manufacturers are now building XpressNet
components which will allow you a wealth of flexibility in selecting
components for your model railroad.
The 2 wire Control bus connects the command station to as many power
stations (boosters) that are needed to power the layout. All DIGITAL plus
power stations and command stations follow the proposed NMRA Control Bus
RP and all DIGITAL plus power stations are optically isolated to allow
safe connection to all forms of layout wiring including common rail
wiring.
DIGITAL plus provides the capability for a separate 2 wire feedback
bus to provide a connecting link between command station and feedback
capable modules. A separate bus was chosen to provide maximum performance
even in the largest of layouts.
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Features.
Both sets offer all the advanced features expected in a professional
grade DCC system, but they also deliver a lot more. We provide these
features transparently, so that you can concentrate on running your
trains.
Advanced NMRA DCC Features - 9999
locomotive addresses, Advanced Consisting, Double Heading, access to all
14 NMRA DCC functions, 14 27 28 or 128 speed control, programming on the
main, support for all forms of service mode programming plus the ability
to reset decoders to factory default, support for 1024 accessory decoders
addresses, layout feedback, RailCom, separate programming track outputs
and much more.
Smart Locomotive Address Allocation - 2 digit, 4 digit,
basic addressing, extended addressing. With all the choices DCC can be
confusing. Not so with V3! With your Set-90 or Set-100,
you simply select an address by entering the locomotive address and the
system automatically decides the form of addressing to use to control the
decoder. You can also automatically store the 8 most frequently used
locomotive addresses in the LH90 stack for an even easier recall.
Smart Consisting - Smart consisting is a form of advanced
consisting, where the command station maintains a database of the consist
information. This allows the Engineer to operate the consist from
either the consist address or from any locomotive address from within the
consist. To make the operation even simpler the operator can scroll
between any locomotive within the consist using a single key. This
allows easy access to function control from any locomotive from within the
consist. It also allows you, as the engineer, to go to any
locomotive cab to run your train.
Smart One-Step Programming - DCC is rich in features but
sometimes this richness makes it hard to use. With our Smart
One-step programming the system sets all the required CVs for you.
For example, when you want to set the decoder's address you enter any
number from 1-9999. From this value the system decides for you what
CVs to set and sets them all for you in a single step.
Smart Function Control - The LZV100 supports the control of
all 14 DCC locomotive functions. Using an LH100, you can easily configure
any of the functions between F1-F12 to be either on/off or momentary for
each individual locomotive. The database within the LZV100 remembers
this between operating sessions and is usable with any XpressNet device
that supports this feature.
Smart Layout Feedback Control - The LZV100 has full
support for layout feedback and remembers the last setting made for each
accessory decoder so that all devices know what the last turnout position
that was thrown even if the decoder does not support layout feedback.
This also works for signaling and other layout control features.
RailCom - The LZV100 is
equipped with a built in full RailCom detector. This means
you will not have to purchase a lot of extra system hardware to take
advantage of this exciting new technology. The NMRA is still
finalizing the RP so we will not release the software till the spring.
Dynamic Locomotive Queuing - V3 has unprecedented
performance and is designed for precision sound control. Function control
and speed changes are sent to the locomotive immediately, while refresh
packets are sent as time permits. All 31 operators can be performing
sound control without any perception of latency delay.
XpressNET Control Network - Both sets support the advanced
XpressNET system network for high speed access to all system devices.
XpressNet is a open network designed on industry proven network products
with a network protocol tailored to DCC. The distributed nature of
our network allows others a wide variety of different styles of handhelds
to be used. That's because the user interface is the
responsibility of the handheld while the state of the layout is the
responsibility of the command station. For backward compatibility
the LZV100 also supports the older X-Bus protocols allowing you to operate
either style of device on the network.
Expandable - While you may never need it we have
designed our new sets to grow throughout the life of your model railroad
empire. This lets you have access to a large multitude of devices
from a growing set of DCC manufacturers, who support XpressNET. For
more information on available options check out our XpressNet gallery.
Growth - Upgrading through software enhancements
is a hallmark of DIGITAL plus systems. There have been a lot of advances
in DCC since we introduced our advanced 14 speed step 5 function system in
1993. Because we understand that more advances are yet to come, we
design each of our devices with the understanding that because technology
changes our users deserve the comfort of knowing their Digital plus system
will not be obsolete any time soon. Users who purchased our systems
in 1993 still enjoy the latest DCC features with their systems because of
these upgrades.
Feature Comparison Tables.
Basic Features
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Addresses
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Max Number of locomotives
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Max Number of Cabs
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Cab Type
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Number of turnouts
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NMRA Conformance
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Set 90
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0-9999
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256
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31
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Knob
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999
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Pending
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Set100
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0-9999
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256
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31
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Keypad
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1024
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Pending
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DCC Features
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Functions Supported
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MU Capabilities
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Speed Steps
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Layout Feedback
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Momentary
Functions
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Analog Operation
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Bi-Directional
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Set 90
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F0(F/R), F1-F8
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Smart Consisting
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14/27
28/128
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Yes
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If set up by LH100
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Address 0
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RailCom*
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Set 100
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F0(F/R), F1-F12
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Smart Consisting and Double heading
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14/27
28/128
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Yes
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F1-F12
per locomotive
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Address 0
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RailCom*
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*Note Hardware only- software upgrade in the spring
Power Station (booster) Features
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DCC Track Amperage
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RailCom Support
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Minimum adjustable DCC Track Voltage
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Maximum adjustable DCC Track Voltage
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Opto-
isolation
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Short and overload protection
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Support for Common Rail Wiring
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Support for Direct Home Wiring
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Set 90
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5
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Yes
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11
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22
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Set100
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5
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Yes
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11
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22
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Programming Capabilities
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Service Mode Programming
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Service Mode Types Supported
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One Step Address Programming
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Operations Mode Programming
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Set 90
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Read/Write
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Register Paged Direct
(bit and byte)
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Yes
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Yes
(bit and byte)
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Set 100
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Read/Write
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Register Paged Direct
(bit and byte)
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Yes
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Yes
(bit and Byte)
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LI101F-232 High Speed XpressNet Computer
Interface With USB Connection
LI101F High Speed XpressNet Computer Interface.
High speed connection of your Digital plus
system to a computer. All functions of the system are available to
computer programs through an RS232 interface to your computer and a 4
wire connection to XpressNet. Data transfer rate can be
set from 19.2 K Bits/second to 115.2 K bits/second, 9 pin SUB D
jack, connecting cable included. Enclosed CD includes
configuration software and several demo programs. For use on
all XpressNet systems.
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Interface
for connecting a PC to a Digital plus by Lenz ®
system.
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All
XpressNet functions supported by the command station can be
controlled via the PC (by means of suitable software sold separately).
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Baud
rate settable (19,200; 38,400, 57,600 and 115,200 Baud).
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RS232
and XpressNet interface.
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LI101F
Tool: Software enclosed for setting the baud rate and XpressNet
address.
This software operates with Windows© 9x, 2000, ME, and
XP.
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All
cables required are included in the package.
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Additional
information and data protocol on enclosed CD.
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Small,
space-saving housing. W 3 1/2 x H 1 x D 1 3/4 inch.
The luminous diode (LED).
The
LED of the LI101F indicates operational readiness. Constant
shining of the LED indicates that the device is in operation and
communicating with the command station. Constant flashing,
however, indicates that the LI101F is unable to communicate with
the command station. Possible explanations are:
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Another
Handheld has placed the command station in programming mode
(a decoder is being read out or programed on the programming track).
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The
A or B line of the XpressNet are either not connected or wrongly
connected.
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The
LI101F is the seventh device being used by the Compact (or Atlas
Commander). These system only support 6 XpressNet devices)
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The
LI101 has an XpressNet address not supported by the system.
(SET02/03 only
support XpressNet addresses 1,2,3,29 and 30).
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The
command station is not addressing the XpressNet devices (damaged
command station).
 The "LI101F Tool" Program.
Included with he LI101F is a software tool
that is serves to check the communication
between your PC and the digital system and to configure the
LI101F. The use of this tool instantly checks
out the entire PC to command station communications and can also be used
to configure the device.
When the program is started, the PC will
immediately try to communicate with the Digital plus by Lenz ®
command station via the interface. The program assumes that the
interface is connected to COM1 of your PC. (If you have selected a
different available RS232 port, you simply set
the selected COM port in the program).
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Lenz
Digital Plus Manuals in English.
Thanks to the
American Lenz Agency you can now download English
versions of most of the current Lenz manuals in
'Adobe Acrobat' pdf format. Click on the link
below to access the site. If you do not have Adobe
Acrobat already, you can use the link on site to
download it.
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New
Items For 2008.
Product
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Description
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Price £
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L15105
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LRC100 Loco Send Encoder (Pk 5).
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L60600
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Control Plus.
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TBA |
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L23170 |
Decoder Programmer. |
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L15125 |
LRC125 RailCom Display Global |
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