This is maybe an question that have been discussed 100 times here, but I need some quick answers and ask this:

How should I change ESU LokPilot 4 decoder digital address with my CS 2 60214? It does not change the address from loco setup page and not from cv list where there is that address cv. I really hope that the loco dont have to be on program track and address can be changed at main track. I have had similar problems also with Tams and Uhlenbrock decoders (dont know the versions). Also with ESU LokSound 3.5 and LokPilot 3 decoders. I have just let the addresses be what they are, but now I have almost 80 digital locos and same addresses already for some locos.

I am totally unskilled with these ESU, Tams and Uhlenbrock decoders. I have installed one ESU LokPilot 4 decoder in one of my Nohab diesels, but could not change the address from factory address (60). Now I have two LokPilot 4 decoders waiting for installation and I would Like to get them to different address than 60. If someone (Tom = H0 for example ) could give me some advices how to change address in these? Are these all DCC decoders?

I can adjust motor cv properties to get the things run very well, but can not change the address.... frustrating! Yesterday I got an BR 03 with Märklin mfx decoder and the loco ran very roughly when it started moving. I adjusted the motor cv value 54 (if I remember right) from the value 128 => 110 and now it runs perfectly. Also loco speed was adjusted to very slow value and now it looks again like an Express train running nearly 150 km/h and not 50 km/h. Then also higher values for acceleration and braking delay to look more prototypically.

Thanks in advance for any help with these ESU, Tams and Uhlenbrock decoder address (and driving behaviour) change!

Janne

I always change the address on the programming track. Register the locos as DCC locos and change the address on the Properties page (not the CVs page) and you can use addresses 1 through 10239. This should work for recent ESU, Tams, and Uhlenbrock decoders.

For ESU only: If you register the locos as MM programmable, you can use addresses 1 through 255 (but less speed steps and fewer functions).

Green and violet are function outputs AUX1 and AUX2, blue is return for all functions. F1 and F2 should trigger AUX1 and AUX2 by default, but this can be changed using function mapping.

If you use AUX1/2 for the red rear lights, you can configure e.g. F2 to switch either AUX1 or AUX2 depending on the direction (and use F1 to switch double A lights on).

Hello John,

Thanks for information. I am not willing to pay much for converting analog locos with digital components. I got these two 8-pin ESU LokPilot 4 decoders for around 20-25 euro each. No 5-pole anchors and the BR 86 "ÖBB" had already permanent magnet and the 3149 got it's magnet from my spare parts box. It was bought over half year ago. Actually I did not pay anything for these two decoders as they were changed to model trees that I didn't like and would have been useless forever. Not nice enough to my layout, but these locos surely are nice enough!

Now there is 84 delta or digital locos...

Thanks for all the help guys! You are very kind when you help me.

Janne