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Offline michelvr  
#1 Posted : 16 August 2022 18:12:20(UTC)
michelvr

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The thought of possibly buying the Märklin CS3 has crossed my mind. I presently use the ESU ECoS with Switch Pilots and ESUDetectors on my layout and I think they are compatible with the CS3. My question is can I use the existing ESU components with the Märklin CS3 or do I need to buy the Märklin components?

Edited by user 16 August 2022 22:26:36(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Offline JohnjeanB  
#2 Posted : 16 August 2022 20:03:57(UTC)
JohnjeanB

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Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC)
Posts: 3,084
Location: Paris, France
Originally Posted by: michelvr Go to Quoted Post
The thought of possibly buying the Märklin CS3 has crossed my mind. I presently use The ESU ECoS with Switch Pilots and ESUDetectors on my layout and I think they are compatible with the CS3. My question is can I use the existing ESU components with the Märklin CS3 or do I need to buy the Märklin components?


Hi Michel

- Definitely the signal pillot and switch pilot or switch pilot servo are indeed compatible.
- regarding the ESU EcosDetektor being compatible with the CS3 I doubts it is compatible

Here is the manual https://www.esu.eu/en/downloads/...e220d917f4e8299fab12ab33
There is no mention of connecting it to the CS3.

Which type of CS3?
The 60226 (CS3) is cheaper but does not (a) include a module for information collection (Link88) and (b) cannot be anything but a master
The 60216 (CS3+) can receive directly the S88 data collection modules 60881 (3 rails) or 60882 (2 rails current sensing)

IMO for medium to large layout it is better to start with a combination of a 60226 + 60883 (Link88)+ 60360 (or the one suited to your country)
This allows to have 3 different sensor busses instead of one for the same price.
The CS3 is an excellent unit and very much a good choice if your other devices are Märklin (you may program sounds, locos, mapping functions) in a very user-friendly way.

Just my opinion
Jean

Edited by user 17 August 2022 11:49:09(UTC)  | Reason: Corrected ESU address

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Offline kiwiAlan  
#3 Posted : 16 August 2022 21:02:19(UTC)
kiwiAlan

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Originally Posted by: JohnjeanB Go to Quoted Post


No good trying send us to a link on your personal machine.
A link to the ESU web site would be better ... Blushing Blushing

Offline JohnjeanB  
#4 Posted : 17 August 2022 11:48:06(UTC)
JohnjeanB

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Location: Paris, France
Hi
So sorry to include the wrong link
Here is the real one https://www.esu.eu/en/downloads/...e220d917f4e8299fab12ab33
Also corrected in my previous message
Jean
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