1- How to reset a CS2:

I thought this wasn't possible, but my dealer found the way to do it. In the setup menu, hit "Create data again" - that should read "Restore" (don't these Germans know English? [}:)]) - and load the file "reset.tgz".

This will restore the CS2 to the "out of the box" condition.

How can you do a software upgrade with a USB Stick??

Says that you can do it but no instructions.


SOLVED. First Unzip the file so the Zip File has the proper directories.
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I received my CS2 last night, and it is a joy to behold. Instead of stumbling arround I have a question.

1. How (where) do you obtain the data file for the updates ?

Thanks Luis !!!

Why would anyone in their right mind, zip a file, then zip the zip file?

It is better to "protect" this kind of operation..against intempestive actions .

... how to decode (interpret) the mfx register values (CV)s
The marklin registers of an mfx loco can be accessed under
.. Service (spanner)
.... CV

The register 1 and register 75 values do not immediately appear to correspond with reality. This is because they are a decimal value derived from binary byte generated by 4 pairs of trinary bits (trits)

each trit can have a value of 0,1 or 2 expressed in as 00,11,01 (I know it appears illogical)
the byte is constructed thus
wwxxyyzz where zz has a weighting of 1, yy of 3 , xx of 9 and ww of 27

e.g.
01110001 equates to
ww = 01 = 2 ... weighted x 27 = 54
xx = 11 = 1 ... weighted x 9 = 9
yy = 00 = 0 ... weighted x 3 = 0
zz = 01 = 2 ... weighted x 1 = 2
therefore address 65

however the decimal representation of 01110001 is weighted 128,64,32,16,8,4,2,1
so =
64+32+16+1 = 113

confused ?

...how to set the 2nd motorola address

This is only desirable if you wish to take a loco to a layout that is not controlled by a CS. e.g. 602x or IB

combine the procedures in the 2 previous posts to encode the desired address into decimal form and edit register 75.

Notes:
1) experience shows that changes to register 75 only "stick" if the decoder does in fact have more than 5 functions.
2) because a trit value of 10 is invalid any decimal value that is incorrectly calculated and ends up with that sequence will not be applied

TIP: temporarily set the prime MM address on main configuration screen to what you eventually want the 2nd address to be. Save it to the decoder and then go and view the CVs - register 1 will show the value you need to enter in register 75.

To clarify - you cannot activate a turnout by the 6021 itself. You need an additional box(es) - keyboard(6040) ,memory(6043) ,PC(via 605x).

The CS gives you the ability, if you want it, to NOT have to have extra hardware (cost <offset> and desk space) by allowing navigation to a keyboard view and then to select which keyboard (1 to 20)
If you want the ergonomics of not wasting an extra step to navigate to the keyboard view then you can get a separate box (another CS or reuse your 6021/604x or even make up your own switchboard). Your preference/choice

The CS2 offers better options over the CS1 in that you do not have to predefine the address before it can be switched. This is supplemented by the layout view which allows for a more meaningful schematic. ie you do not have to remember addresses

With the CS2, both throttles remain able to control a loco with a small version of the speed graph for feedback while you are in keyboard or memory or layout mode.

A "memory" , as Marklin calls it, is the ability to sequence multiple accessories from a single button - most commonly used for route selection. A sequence can include points and signals, including dead sections.
With your 6021 you can gain this function by buying a 6043. With the CS it is inherent, albeit from a different view.
In both cases a route can be triggered manually from the control panel or from a s88 feedback sensor.

Hi Frostie,

Currently it is not possible to scroll in the loco list. We need to wait for an update. I think Lutz refererred to that somewhere.

I've read in stummi that an update maybe due in about 2 weeks and from then on maybe once per month or so.

I have been asked a question about the CS2, and not having a CS2 myself, I'm unable to give an answer. Can someone please give a short answer to this question, which is How do you delete turnout definitions from the CS2? The CS2 Controlling / Switching / Running doco tells you how to set them up, but not how to delete them. Thanks.

Thanks Peter, I meant "removing a reference", but the first point is useful to know. I shall pass your comments on.

2 aspects to consider (not sure which one relates to your question)
1) Decoder
2) CU

All Marklin Decoders should reverse immediate ( and stay stopped) when a reverse command is sent.
- This "emergency stop" is considered a "feature" that overcomes the delay introduced when elongated deceleration was added.
Other decoders do exist that will not reverse unless the loco is first brought to a stop.

If your question relates to the CS2 operationally, then a reversing command is sent (regardless of current speed) by either taping the directional arrow (The one not filled in) or pressing down down on the red speed dial. (PC interface not yet available)

Interestingly, your question highlights the point that this operation is not described/taught in the users manual.
And there is no help button on the control page [}:)]

Confession: although I shifted a whole bunch of CS2's, until today I really had no chance to sit down and play with it. Your typical shoemaker without shoes scenario

Below are my trials and tribulations with CS2.

Well, when a customer sent back his CS2 after Mfx stopped working, poor old me has finally decided to take a plunge. Ouch![B)]
I had 60055 trafo with a power cord, which I wanted to just stick in the CS2, but no-o-o-o-o, M* spared no expense and came up with nice proprietary square power plug. So I had to unscrew wires from 60055
connector and screw in wires from CS2, no biggie, I guess.
A, what a lovely screen, except it's in bad need of calibration.
How do you select calibration option when your stylus registers about 5 centimeters from where you are pointing it, and then having to confirm it (and going through the same nightmare again of trying to hitting checkmark) when you finally manage to click in the right spot)? Why, by loudly and repeatedly cursing, of course, that's how!

So the version is 1.0.2, and Mfx does not work as stipulated, let's go to M* website and download the latest and the greatest version, shall we? O, better check the Forum for heads up, tips and suggestions. My, my, what a contentious place the forum has become! [xx(] A lot of nastiness flying around, but nothing concrete about how exactly to upgrade... Wait, version 1.0.7 kills boosters, let's stay away from it. I see something about using USB stick in order to upgrade. What the hell is USB stick? I know lipstick, I know dipstick, but USB stick?
- Honey (wife and webmaster of euromodeltrains site), you ever hear of UBS stick?
- Not UBS, USB stick, what's the matter with you, like you never used one?!
- A, no.
- Here, take it.
Lovely, it does look like a stick. Now what? O yes, M* web site.
Stay away from version 1.0.7 and don't pick a fight with Lutz, right!
www.maerklin.com->Products->Tools&Downloads... nothing, nothing at all about software updates!!! [xx(][xx(][xx(]
Alright, www.maerklin.de->Produkte->Tools&Downloads(hey, I speak German!)->SoftwareUpdates(and with perfect Berlin pronounce!) and voila - software updates for the taking! Copy and paste instructions into translator, something about using both cs2update.tgz und s2update.md5 files. Now, *.tgz is a zip file, even old me knows this (as I am sure everybody else), click, download and save to USB stick.
Click on s2update.md5 and I read this:
bf3e47a26201b4d9d533fb472bca1d94 ./usb_small/cs2update.tgz

Clear enough! So I copy this line into Notepad and save it onto USB stick as s2update.md5 file. I read somewhere that Nev said you had to unzip cs2update.tgz prior to upgrade. So, Winzip, open, extract, boom! whole bunch of directories just appeared. Take the stick to CS2, select upgrade from USB stick and it actually worked! What will they come up with next - MS that can control turnouts so I don't have to do song & dance routine every time a starter set is sold and customers wonder how they can control turnouts digitally? You think?
O, and the Mfx issue? Gone, resolved, solved.

I tell you, if only everything else was as easy as upgrading CS2, world would have been much nicer place...

Mike

A matter of taste .

In my own taste : I prefer typing because I find it more clearer and accurate , specially in case you have many similar Loks ( I.E. : I got several black steamers with same wheels arrangment...)
Some people prefer pictures .
May be they could make it optionnal or both together ( 3 choices : pictures WITH typing - typing only - pictures only )
Also : some people feel more comfortable with pictures & images , other people feel more comfortable with idiomatic expression or text & wording...

Hmmm, springboard - I assume you have missed this one:
https://www.marklin-user...ult.aspx?g=posts&t=11182

Bob,
I purchased the same starter set and needed to update the CS2. I went to http://www.maerklin.de/d...ds/software_updates.html
Download the cs2update.tgz and the cs2update.md5 into a USB thumb drive (to the top directory). Stick the thumb drive into the CS2 and start the update. Worked for me. Hope this helps.

Thank you Gautham and Roger,

I finally got it updated via the USB Stick. Didn't do much different other than when I asked it to update I didn't select USB. Updated very quickly and life is good again.

Thanks,

Bob

Thanks Darrin,

Had some health issues that hit me like a wall. Ended up with a DVT in right leg from Groin to Ankle. Two weeks in Hospitol to have the clot removed has left me with a lot of time. Too much time, going stir crazy to some degree. Anyway on the road to recovery now. Haven't flown since it happened (Last June) Too many long haul International Flights is probably the culprit.

Besides all of this I am under the impression that you cannot upload a picture with a .png format to the CS2 until the next upgrade comes out? I currently have 1.0.5 on it now. Was hoping to upload a few picturs. There is no Zeppelin Picture!

I have other things to play with so I can wait for that, but I am waiting as fast as I can.

Take care and Thanks everybody,

Bob

Lutz,

Thank you for your information. The last update well and look forward to being able to use my own pictures of loco's for the CS. They always seem to forget the Zeppelin one....arggghhhh

Take care,
Bob

Has anyone found a way to upload custom icons to CS2?

I tried

http://(my local network ip)/cgi-bin/input_file.htm

and

http://(my local network ip)/cgi-bin/update.html

where you are supposed to be able to upload up to 6kb .png files, but nothing appears in icon list, even after a restart.

My png files are 128 pixels wide, indexed color, exactly as Marklin's originals.

Central Station 60213
Software Version 1.3.0 (1)
Hardware Version 3.1

Hi Guys!

I just bought a CS2 but i have one problem, i configured the locos fine but regarding the turnouts, they simply don´'t work. I have configured the decoder on the turnout, go to the keyboard in Central Station, selected the adress corresponding the decoder...to no sucess. What is the procedure?, i have selected the dip with ten numbers. I think I am doing everything right. Any help?

Thanks

hi!

I have resolved the problem, the wires weren´t swapped, yet there was a bad contact with the cable. Everething smooth now!

Thank you!

Hi Janne,

I too, are almost crazy looking for /
Looking one by one the key, and cannot find what I'm looking for.
But finally, I find the way.

So, go to setup, change the language to Germany (select de).
Then go back to your loco naming keyboard, and you find / above number 7.

Hahaha... You can put back the language to English (or any other language) afterwards.

cheers,
Sony

Hi Janne,

I think it is not a bad bug. I think it is more related to international keyboard configuration standard.
I remember that laptop sell in France will have keys arranged as AZERTY instead of QWERTY.
The English keyboard, have / keys in the same keys as ?, and unfortunately, Marklin keyboard didn't show this keys (this might be the bug).
Just my opinion.

Cheers,
Sony