Programing track

With the Lenz 100, you cannot change the loco address if programming on the main. Also every locomotive on the track would receive the same values input into their CVs when you change values.

You have two options.

Whilst your track is down, undo the two screws that hold the wires to your track from the LZV 100 (J,K) and insert them into the programming track connections (P,Q) this should take less than a minute (and still will input values into every other Loco's CV that are on the track), or

Do what I did and cut a length of cheap flexitrack (£1.40 at a local show ) in half and mount it on a piece of 3x1 timber, solder a couple of wires to it and attach them to the P,Q plug output of the LZV100, this way I can still use the programming track even when my system is live if needed.

(Sad person that I am, I even ballasted the programming track and painted the wood).

Eddie

In reply to Jane's reply (not appeared here yet).

My apologies, you are correct, I meant if you have more than one loco on the programming track all identical Cvs are set to the new value input. This is why I cut the flexitrack down, to prevent me leaving more than one loco on it.

Eddie.

In message , Edward Bray writes

This last sentence is untrue. RTFM ("LH100 Keypad-based Dispatcher's Throttle p.38).

Edward Bray wrote: [...]

Nothing wrong with that. :-)

And if you have a compulsive need to do more, Id be glad of the help :-)

"Rob Kemp" wrote

Me too, I've got a double track layout of approximately 20' x 11' which is in dire need of ballasting. :-)

John.

Now i'm getting worried, I have suspected for a while that I am missing some posts on various threads, but I have not seen Rob Kemp's post which is quoted in John's below.

So far on this thread I have received 7 posts including the original plus 2 from me, 2 from Jane, 1 from Wolf and John's.

How many others are there? and if there are more, how do I receive them?

It can be quite frustrating when you miss a couple of posts as the thread then seems to have no cohesion.

Eddie

In message , John Turner writes

My garden layout could do with ballasting. Total track length is 1200 feet.

Hi Jane,

I am amazed at the way you have bitten your tongue on my last reply to this same topic on the DCCUK list. I have to admit I did expect quite a prompt response from you. I admire your self control. :)

Eddie

"Edward Bray" wrote

According to my server (and it is *your newserver* which is likely to be at fault) you've missed just the one posting - the one from Rob.

Only by paying for a premium rate newserver can you be pretty much sure of getting ALL messages on ALL groups.

John.

...and I have a piece of MDF 8' x 4' in dire need of a layout :)

scoot

You're on Blueyonder. I'm the same when at home. The Blueyonder newserver is absolutely rubbish of late. I reckon I receive just over

The only answer is to use a better newsfeed.

Pete

In message , Edward Bray writes

I just shrugged my shoulders and said "Ah well, he's a man, what do you expect".

Probably trying to avoid helping me ballast!

Hi Rob,

I've not even started ballesting my layout yet, I am still making changes to the track layout.

Whereabouts are you based? If not too far away from me I'll give you a hand.

Eddie.

"Edward Bray" wrote

Just nip 'round on the nearest 747! ;-)

John.

LOL

Or a 777!!! I'm only about 4000 miles from England! But thanks anyway :-) Rob

On our club layout, one of the storage sidings is wired via a DPDT switch wired to the track and programming outputs of the LZV100 base unit. With a simple flick of the switch, we have either program or running mode. At least this way we can only *accidentally* re-program stuff that's on the single siding!

My Compact at home has 4 wires permanently connected to J, K, P & Q with wander leads and crocodile clips. This means that you are not having to screw wires in and out every time.

Cheers, Mick