I see I am with many others in consiedring an ECoS. I see that ECoS allows for S88 feedback module connection. I use those along with Uhlenbrock 63 350 feedback modules. The Uhlenbrock modules use a Loconet connector which my IB has. Does ECoS allow feedback modules to be connected with this type of connector?
Thanks for any information.
Craig

Lars,
I use the 63350's as feedback modules connected to contact tracks just like the S88s. The 63350s are connected together using loconet type connectors and connected to the IB into a loconet slot. The S88s are connected together using S88 cables and connecte to the IB using the S88 slot.
Craig

Lars,
I use the IB as a conduit for the feedback sensors to tell my computer software, Train Controller, whether or not a block is occupied. From looking at the ECoS users manual I see an S88 connection, but I can not determine if there is a connection for the loconet type connectors of the Uhlenbrock 63350s. My IB has connections for both. I am hoping the ECos does also so that I would not have to replace my 63350s should I decide to purchase an ECoS.
Part of my decision to go ECos or Marklin CS is how much of my old digital control I can still use. As far as I understand, I can continue to use both my IB and 6021 with ECos. With CS I would only be able to use 6021.
Craig
Craig

Lars,
The point is, I would not want to use my IB as a conduit for the feedback sensors. I would like to connect my S88s and the Uhlenbrock 63350s directly to the ECOS. I would use the IB as another set of throttles/function buttons.
Perhaps to rephrase my my question. "Does the ECOS have a connection for the Uhlenbrock feedback modules?" These modules connect to the IB using a loconet connector plug. Is the loconet connector/plug a standardized plug/slot which the ECoS uses also?
Perhaps there is an ECoS owner out there who uses Uhlenbrock feedback modules that can answer my question?

Lars said,
At the risk of getting off topic for this particular thread, I am at the verge of needing more power to my layout, because I want to start adding lights to my coaches, and perhaps do some more track expansion. I have contemplated adding a booster to my track. Before I add a booster, I am exploring the possiblity that an ECos would give me the needed extra power in the interim, and at the same time, keep me up to date with the latest control systems. I really like my IB in conjunction with TC. Perhaps, I am crazy, but I am exploring the issue.
Craig

Lars, Thanks for your help and the information about ECos support of LocoNet items.
After looking again at the ECos manual, pages 10-13, I don't see any of these slots, so I guess I would have to replace these feedback modules with feedback modules that can be connected to my other S88s or to the ECoSlink bus system as stated in the manual on page 10. I also see in the manual on page 13 that ECos was tested with S88 modules from Marklin 6088, LDT RM-DEC 88, LDT GB-8, and Viessman 5217, but unfortunately for me, Uhlenbrock 63350 is not listed.[:(].
Craig

Lars,
To answer your question,

I suppose I have been followng he ECoS and CS discussions here and have not considered the V Commander because it is so new; consequently not much discussion yet.
And I suppose the same question I had to begin this topic would apply when considering the V Commander. "Can I use the Uhlenbrock 63350 feedback modules?" or "Does the V Commander support LocoNet type devices?"
Craig

I saw in the Viessmannforum that they recommend Rocos feedbackmodule, unitl they deliver their own, also on Lenz bus (called LowSpeed bus by Viessmann). This feedbackbus is much more reliable than s88 they say, but s88 can also be used by Commander.
/Lars

This is possible and should work without problems. IB can be connected to ECoS, just like the 6021 can - through the sniffer. But it's a one-way-street. There is no feedback from ECoS to IB. The feedback modules can connect to the IB, giving feedback to the computer program and then the computer sends it's signal to the ECoS (or through IB is also possible).