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Offline Drongo  
#1 Posted : 08 August 2021 12:40:19(UTC)
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Drongo

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I've run into a problem with the new Marklin TT for C track. As far as I can see, there is no way of programming the EcoS from 24 tracks to 30 tracks. Therefore, the EcoS counts 24 outlets instead of 30 and the TT loses its positioning. What I thought I could do, if it's possible, is to use a CS3+ as a booster, and power up the TT in an isolated area of the layout, and so I could program the TT correctly. However, would the EcoS accept the CS3+ as a digital controller or are they not compatible ? I know I'm pushing my luck here, but I think it's worth an ask.

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Offline JohnjeanB  
#2 Posted : 08 August 2021 15:01:19(UTC)
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Hi Greg
Yes you can drive a 74861 turntable with a CS3 and have a perfect control
Yes you don't need a booster as using a 60101 (100W) with a CS3 power supply allows you to have 5 A digital current (I drive 32 locos and many lighted cars and around 70 decoders for switches on my layout with a total current draw of 2.9 A (peak 3.4 A)
No you cannot have a CS3 master or slave of an Ecos.

Here is my layout with on CS3 without booster


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Offline H0  
#3 Posted : 08 August 2021 18:43:36(UTC)
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Yes, you can connect the CS3 to the sniffer port of the ECoS. The sniffer port is one-way, but the CS3 will be able to control the TT along with locos assigned to the sniffer port on the ECoS. IIRC the CS3 will also be able to control turnouts.
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Offline Drongo  
#4 Posted : 09 August 2021 09:17:23(UTC)
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Yes, you can connect the CS3 to the sniffer port of the ECoS. The sniffer port is one-way, but the CS3 will be able to control the TT along with locos assigned to the sniffer port on the ECoS. IIRC the CS3 will also be able to control turnouts.


Thanks Tom. Now the next question - If I connect the CS3 and EcoS, can I use Traincontroller or will TC get confused ?
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