When a new update becomes available it is as simple as loading this to a usb data stick and plugging it in to. As a multi protocol command station, ecos supports dcc, marklin motorola, selectrix and the m4 data protocol. As usual, these are for free download for registered forum members. The esu mobile control ii is around 265 euro, so not cheap, but is specifically designed for model train control. Esu did at one stage say they were going to implement that functionality, but backed off. I already use my iphone and ipad on my layout as remote controllers and see this as the future for all systems. Welcome to our esu section marklin, trix, helmuts hobby. Windows xp windows vista 32bit windows vista 64bit windows 7 32bit windows 7 64bit windows 8. The quality of their decoders and digital systems is very high. On occasion new features will be added to the cabcontrol system. Esu 50200 ecos 2 command station, full color display, mm. With the latest ecos command station, esu continues to offer stateoftheart digital technology combined with contemporary functional range and easy handling all this for a fair price.
Here you will find the software for former products, e. When one accumulates a bunch of mfx loks, one will appreciate the speed of cs3. Knowledge base kb00106en esu1808 firmware update v1. Esu 50310 cabcontrol dcc command station w 7a power supply. Esu 50210 digital central ecos 2 command station 6a. Excellent looking design, high resolution locomotive and functional icons, control of all yo. With an ecos command station you acquire an open system. The software runs on a pc and connects via usb using 3 com ports. Most of them are directly related to train control, and thus fall out of the scope of this article. You may rightly expect more from an esudigital command station from the house of esu. Rtdrive ecos can be used with the mobile control ii of esu you can manage all of the 31 functions of a locomotive.
Esu ecos dcc discussion topics not questions rmweb. You have an ecos or ecos2 digital command station from esu, a central station from marklin or a lenz v3. The pr2 is a standalone decoder programming unit which does not connect to the rest of the layout, the command station, nor to a loconet. Updating your firmware on the esu ecos 50200 command station for more info please go to. Throttles, which connect to the command station wired andor wireless which have the controls for speed, direction, and.
A firmware is an ipsw file that contains everything needed to run the core operating system, ios. This can be handled by the throttle of most systems, or through the use of dcc software. Beta firmwares have also been released, but require an apple developer account to acquire. Ecos controller allow you to control your esu ecos station from your smartphone. With the latest ecos command station, esu continues to offer stateoftheart digital technology combined with contemporary functional range and easy handling all this for a fair priceperformance. Essentially, the time limits the amount of time a keepalive device can supply power to the circuit without receiving a packet of. Esu also developed the first generation of marklin systems central station 60212, mobile station and mfx decoder technology. This is an easytouse and inexpensive controller app in addition to your command station.
Esu proprietary bus system ecos link as opposed to the marklin command station, it does not have a usb port or a. The ecos central unit is the first digital command station with our name. Download raildrive and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. However, the biggest difference is that the bulk of the cost for a z21, is in the command station, whereas the bulk of the cost for the piko smartcontrol and the new esu cabcontrol, is in the handset. Over the past 810 years of our installing esu lokpilot and loksound decoders into thousands of locomotives, i have seen decoder failures on fewer than ten. Ecos 50210 by esu ecos 50200 by esu ecos 50000 by esu. Jmri can also use a digitrax pr2, the digitrax pr3, or the digitrax pr4 to program and test decoders. Previous in dcc command stations, boosters, throttles, accessories. Version build keys baseband release date download url sha1 hash file size release notes 10. Dr5000 multibus central features connection options.
Ecos controller ecos controller allow you to control your esuecos station from your smartphone. Both apps are free and if you have a look at the posts above the process required to combine the apps with the esu command station and jmri has been described. With the latest ecos command station, esu continues to offer stateoftheart digital technology combined with contemporary functional range and easy handling all this for a. When a new update becomes available it is as simple as loading this to a usb data stick and plugging it in to the back of the system. Clear led displays and integrated usb, lan and wifi from their webpage. Support for the ecos s88 feedback sensors was first available in jmri 2. Esu cab control discussion model railroad hobbyist magazine. Here you will find our new updatetool to get the latest firmware for your older esu decoders or the ecoscontrol radio. The new ecos is the latest stateoftheart multiprotocol command station by esu. First task was to download the software and manual, upgrade the firmware, do some setup on the command station, then hook up and run trains. With the latest ecos command station, esu continues to offer stateoftheart digital technology combined with contemporary functional range and easy handling all this for a fair priceperformance ratio. Locofi wifi model train control wifi sound decoders. Appears can be used with other command stations, as long as they can connect to wifi.
Here you will find the firmware files you need for making your mobile control 51100 work with the ecos command station. This function is nonintrusive, that is, you dont have to use this feature at all. The ecos esu command station 50210 represents the latest generation of the successful ecos digital central unit. Support for the ecos throttle was first available in jmri 2. You cannot load new decoder firmware on to esu decoders. Aug 23, 2016 updating your firmware on the esu ecos 50200 command station for more info please go to.
Marklin 60216 central station cs3 plus steuergerat. Jmri can connect to an esu ecos command station via an internet connection. Here you can find loksound 5 project files we created especially for the usage with selected loksound factory equipped locomotives. Esu wont have the economies of cheap smartphone production scale either. Fully equipped with a coloured touchpanel display, two motordriven cabs and 4a output load, it leaves nothing to be desired.
Just like esu decoders, the ecos is a real multiprotocol command station. Oct 27, 2012 the programming track for my esu ecos ii command station. Esu ecos oder marklin central station marklin class 23 and. Here you will find the firmware update to upgrade your mobile control 51100 for the use with the ecos command station. Best model train control using locofi wifi sound decoders. Multi trains selection 24 buttons speed control volume button supported reverse direction edit train name switching objects support protocol version 0. Can i use the mobile control ii also with other types of command stations. Most advanced of its type, locofi is the future of model railway in. Railcom plus can been use too with the marklins three rail tracks. For android phones and tablets it is called engine driver and for apple phones and ipads it is called withrottle.
Ill ask david bodnar to post the operation results of this add on feature. Raildrive opens up a new generation of mobile applications for model railway control using digital command stations. Rtdrive ecos allow you to control the locomotives and accessories registered in the esuecos command station. One of the best things about the ecos2 by esu is that there are updates that fixs bugs and adds more options to the system. Cabcontrol dcc system the future of model railroading. Railfree is a free mobile app for controlling a single train using the command station.
A new linux kernel with updated drivers and better performance. With ecos we want to continue consequently in the same direction we started out with more than seven years ago with our digital decoders. So you can say that the ecos2 grows with your layout and as well as. Offers state of the art digital technology and a model railway industryfirst features, with the both newbeginners as even experts who are looking for a new headquarters, are not disappointed. You can drop any loco from the consist without rebinding and each loco can be programmed separately if they are disparate in speeds, gearing or require different momentum or step settings. A booster, which takes the low voltage dcc commands from the command station and boosts it to higher voltage and amperage and puts it to the rails. The train is automatically selected by the mobile application, the first from the list in the command station. With the ecos esu command station 50210, we are now able to present to you the latest generation of our successful ecos digital center. The ecos 50200 is already the second generation of our successful ecos command station. If ts want to use better locomotive decoder i recommend esu. Central station 60212 by marklin reloaded version with esu update. The only necessary tools to activate this function is a method in which you can program various cvs. After installing the usb drivers for the serial adapter, and the lokprogrammer software, we can connect the programmer to our computer. Esu replacement stylus for ecos 50200 and marklin central station esu 50200, ecos 2 command station, gebraucht wie neu, aktuelle firmware aufgespielt.
The command station from esu has quite a lot of plugs. Gone are the days of having to send your dcc command station back to the manufacturer for updates. Rtdrive ecos allow you to control the locomotives and accessories registered in the esu ecos command station. For more information on using a pr2 with decoderpro, please see the pr2 setup page. In order to make sure that esu1808 works properly with current driver versions, it might be required to update the firmware to v1.
Sp 4449 484 gs4 daylight the esu full throttle steam files now include a few new logic features for added operational realism while still leaving you in control of how you wish to run your locomotive. They will be switched when the command station is set to go once again. M4 controls locomotives equipped with mfx decoders without any restrictions. The ecos offers you stateoftheart digital technology and a unique range of functions in the model railway sector, which will not disappoint both newcomers as well as experts who are looking for a new head office. You may rightly expect more from an esu digital command station from the house of esu. I have told you that of years now about esu loksound are better than marklins mfx sound decoder. The first command station with all imaginable connectors combined in one device. The current software version at the time of writing this is 4. The train is automatically selected by the mobile ap.
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