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6
Programming the decoder
The locomotive address, acceleration and deceleration delay, and all other features of the
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locomotive decoder can be changed as often as desired by reprogramming the decoder. The
features are "stored" permanently in special locations even when the operational voltage is switched
off. These locations are called "configuration variables" or simply "CV". The values are configured
electronically, which means that it is not necessary to open the locomotive again after the decoder
has been installed.
You need one of the following Digital plus systems to program the locomotive decoder:
LZ100 / LZV100 (with manual controls or interface); SET02; compact.
You can alter the content of CVs both through "Programming in operational mode (PoM)" (except
for CV1, CV17 and CV18) or "Programming on the programming track".
For detailed instructions on how to program using the above-mentioned devices, please refer to the
operating manuals which accompany those devices.
The decoder is programmed ex-works for operation with address 3 and 28 running notches. The
decoder can be used with these basic configurations immediately after purchase. All configurations
can, of course, be changed.
6.1 Resetting the decoder
If you wish to reset all the decoder CVs to the ex-works setting, enter value 33 in CV8. Doing so
does not affect the characteristic speed line; however, please note that Bit 5 is deleted in CV29
which means that the decoder is set to using the default speed line.