Good evening I have been following you for a week, I have a CS3 control panel and I am on the video for the Link 88 and S88 Link, I have a question before continuing on this path: I heard at the club that I am part of that it would be necessary to cut the strip under track C to make retrosignaling and that it is necessary to do the same thing to all the tracks. Can you confirm this operation. Thank you for your answer. Kind regards
Hi Daniel, if you are asking about how to make the contact track, then yes you need to cut a certain place underneath the C-track. The C-track is made for this operation. You can see more about how to create and troubleshoot contact tracks in this video: ruclips.net/video/2FMWxEPm__Y/видео.html Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo
Hello Bo. Can I reset my Central Station 3 (3+) more or less completely. I have a preowned CS3+ and it looks as it is inconsistent. I had a fully functionional Digikejis DR4088RB working with my Z21-system. But I wanted to "upgrade" to CS3+ but I could not make it work. I tried to solve it by buying a Marklin 60881 decoder instead but it did no seem to make it work. And I wonder whether it is due to inconsistensy. TFP3 / GFP3-1
Hi Georg, Most of the time when I find inconsistent S88 behaviour it is due to dirty track/wheels. Also make sure you have a good cable from the CS3 to the S88 and a good wire for the grounding from the S88 to the track (brown wire). Remember you must only have one grounding to all your S88s. Another tip could be to use the L88 (Märklin 60883) together with the Märklin 60881, then you can adjust the L88 to use 12v instead of 5v - which also increases reliability. However, if it worked with the Z21 I suspect you should be able to also make it work with the CS3? Resetting the CS3 is easy - just restore the "startconfig". I am on Xmas vacation and not near my CS3, so I don't entirely remember the filename and howto... but it's something like: Go into the settings: System->System->CS3->Restore and there should be a startconfig file you can restore. This is the reset of the CS3. In older versions I find that you have to restore the startconfig and then turn off/on the CS3 to be entirely sure. Finally, consider upgrading to the latest version of the CS3 software - however, the current latest v2.5.1 seems to be unstable, so consider waiting until a new one is out. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-)
Hello, I realise this is an old video, but maybe you will notice this comment. I am trying to load an ESU Loco using DCC, not mfx! It is 6 years old, and holds 15 mfx functions, but 25 DCC ones. When loaded and placed on the main track, it keeps reloading mfx and will not run with DCC. I also get conflicts if I try to run the DCC copy, can you help?…… TonyH
Hi Tony, You can turn off the M4 on the ESU decoder to prevent it from loading as M4 (old MFX). You can find the manual for your ESU decoder here: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders. As an example, on page 39 of the LokSound V4.0 manual you can see that you can see that you can turn off M4 in CV47 by disabling bit 1 (subtract 2). You can do this in the following by: 1. Turn off MFX in CS3 1a. Go to System->System->CS3-> Track protocol 1b. Turn off mfx 2. Create the locomotive as DCC 2a. Pull up bottom tab 2b. Select "Add locomotive" 2c. Use DCC and address 3 2d. Hit ok 3. Test locomotive 3a. Put locomotive on track 3b. Turn light on/off to see it is connected 4. Put locomotive on programming track 4a. ensure track is very clean 5. Change CV47 to exclude mfx (-2) 5a. Pull up bottom tab 5b. Select "Edit Locomotive" 5c. select the locomotive you added 5d. Go to tab "Configuration" 5e. Select burger (3 lines)->Insert CV 5f. Enter 47 as CV 5g. should now read the CV - if not use Burger->Readout decoder 5h. Value in CV47 is default 15 5i. To turn off mfx enter value 13 or subtract 2 from value shown. I succeeded in doing this with my ESU V60 AiX. Had lots of trouble as my track was not clean. If you get read out error, then ensure track, wheels and locomotive is clean - you must have excellent power pickup to perform the programming. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo
@@ModelTrainFun Thank you Bo, for your detailed instructions. I will do my best to follow them, on the page it states you cannot switch this off! I’m hoping this has nothing to do with the changing of cv 47. I will feed back to you if I manage or not. I’m away from home for a few days but hopefully I’ve copied your message for me to follow. Thanks again….. Tony
@@tonyh4266 I managed to turn it off on my ESU LokSound v4 decoder, so it should be possible. It is important that you go to DCC while doing it as you cannot turn off the protocol you are currently using. Let me know if it works ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun Hello again, I am really grateful for your help! However, after trying, I cannot see how to bring up cv 47. On the CS3 there is no option, neither on ECOS, my Lok programmer will not read my Esu locos Loksound v4.0 cards. My Lok programmer is basic and updated , however, it is not supported for later firmware. Very annoying, but there we are. What is the way to alter cv 47 please? I did turn off mfx on the CS3 again this is no good when I want to run mfx locos! If I’ve baffled or frustrated you, my apologies. Waiting here, alone with brain ache!!! TonyH
@@tonyh4266 Hi Tony, did you follow the instructions above exactly as stated? To update CV47 on the CS3 see the steps 5a-i above - remember to create CV47 in step 5e. Enjoy ;-) Bo
Unfortunately, I do not have a video on how to add locomotives for the CS2. It's been a long time since I have used it. I seem to recall you hit the locomotive button. Then the locomotive list pops up and you can create a locomotive. Then the trick is what to do then - honestly, I do not remember and I do not have my CS2 available. Sorry :-(
Good video - But what do you do if you do not know the decoder address for a loco you want to add (assuming it is not MFX)? Maybe like an old loco was retrofitted from analog to digital. Thanks.
Hi Bernd, You read/search the address as shown in the video at 33:20 (click this number). This is done by creating the locomotive, completing and opening edit again, then using "Read". The locomotive must be on a programming track as described in the video at 30:54. Make sure to choose the correct decoder type MM or DCC. Enjoy ;-)
Hello Bo. Are you native in danish or english? My problem is when I try to modify a locomotive I cannot finish it. When I open Edit the system is starting a new readout of the decoder and repond with something like "The decoder of xxxx has a changed firmware and is re-registerred for security" then I have an option to press OK but then I have lost the option of changing picture, name and address. This happens with most of my trains, but not all.
Hi Georg, I am Danish, but I live in Abu Dhabi these days ;-) Sounds like an interesting issue? Did you update you CS3 to v2.5.1? If so, then this might be the issue if you are talking about non-Märklin decoders as it seems the latest v2.5.1 has an issue with some non-Märklin decoders. Rumours has it that a v2.5.2 is coming soon... but unsure about this. What locomotives are you having this issue with? Enjoy ;-) Bo
Hej igen Bo. Godt at vide, at Danmark har genereret mindst en modeltogs-ekspert. Jeg tror at de fleste tog som fejler er med ESU4 og ESU5 dekodere og dem har jeg også i originale Marklin -lokomotiver. Så jeg ser meget frem til version 2.5.2. Jeg har et ekstra spørgsmål, men det vil jeg stille på engelsk, måske kan andre få glæde af svaret. God jul og nytår i Abu Dhabi@@ModelTrainFun
Hejsa Stald, If the CS3 is warning you about an address already being used then change the address of the locomotive to another to avoid conflicts. You can continue if you are sure you never have both locomotives on the track at the same time. However, best to say "No" and change the address of one of the locomotives. Hvis CS3en kommer med denne advarsel om at adressen allerede bliver brugt så ænder adressen for lokomotivet til noget andet for at undgå konflikt. Du kan fortsætte hvis du er sikker på at begge lokomotiver aldrig er på sporet på samme tid. Men det er bedst at sige "Nej" og ændre adressen for et af lokomotiverne. Enjoy ;-)
@stald ejebo If it is MFX, then you do not need to change the address, the CS3 automatically handles all addressing - just put it on the track. If it does not discover use Edit->Rediscover lost MFX Locomotives in the bottom locomotive list panel. If it is a very old digital locomotive, then it might have a dip switch - check the manual. If it is a MM/MM2/FX or DCC locomotive, then 1. Put it on the programming track. 2. Create a new locomotive. 3. In locomotive panel in the bottom choose Edit-> Edit Locomotive and choose the locomotive. If you know the address enter it. If not, the use "Read". 4. Change the address and it is automatically written to the locomotive. You can also use the configuration tab if you want to fiddle with CVs directly 5. Move the locomotive to your layout Hope this helps! Video in beginning of next year (2023) on this subject. Enjoy ;-)
Hi Mike, I have not done a video on this yet. You have to connect your CS3 to your home network as shown in ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html Then you can go to the web page of the CS3 by entering the IP of the CS3. In the video my CS3 has IP address "192.168.0.49". In some web browsers you might have to enter "192.168.0.49". On the web page hover over "Locomotive Images" and select "Uploading". Enjoy ;-)
I understand you are trying to add a Märklin locomotive that is not in the database? In order to do that follow the procedure in chapter "Manually add non-Märklin/DCC locomotive" in this video. You find it at time 10:49 (click the number). In short - do the following: 1. Click "Edit->Add Locomotive" or "+" 2. Choose DecoderType = MM 3. Select the correct address for your locomotive 4. You should be able to drive the locomotive after hitting "Ok" 5. you can continue in the video and configure functions. If you do not know the address of your locomotive try to find it as explained in chapter "Setting up a programming track" in this video at time 30:54 and continue into the next chapter. Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-)
Yes - you can add MM, FX, MFX and DCC locomotives to the CS3. If you want to runt on Märklin tracks, then it must be a 3-rail locomotive (it has the slider underneath). You can also connect the CS3 to 2-rail tracks and run with locomotive for 2-rail. You can see how to add Roco or Piko AC engines in the video - I assume you mean a 3-rail locomotive with a slider underneath. Go to chapter "Manually add non-Märklin/DCC locomotive": ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html Did this answer your question? Enjoy ;-)
Hi Walter, yes there is a lot of information in this video - all options are included. I can only agree that it is much easier to use MFX. However, should you one day have a non-MFX locomotive then consider starting with just adding it. Enjoy ;-)
i have just been trying to get marklin loco without mfx but nothing i have a few mfx locos going the numbers on keybord on cs3 so small my 5 yearold grandaughter might fit her fingers i might call Guy at ajckids in texas were i bought it see if he take it back dont want to lose the hole 900.00 dollars i paid for it --wc
Hi Walter, it seems like the CS3 does not entirely fit your needs. I do agree that it can be difficult to use the touch screen - however there are a few ways around it depending how you like to work: - You can use a stylus to select on the screen - You can connect a mouse using the USB ports. You might also be able to connect a keyboard (have not tried keyboard myself). - You can connect the Mobile Station 2 (MS2) to your CS3 for simpler usage. - You can use the simplified UI for easier use - You can use the CS3 from a PC or tablet with a much bigger screen The simplified UI requires that you have updated your CS3 to at least v2.3.1. This video shows you how to update your CS3 if you need to: ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html You can see the simplified UI here ruclips.net/video/N2Wgc7goR0Q/видео.html Here you can see how to change from standard to simplified UI: ruclips.net/video/N2Wgc7goR0Q/видео.html Using the CS3 from a PC or tablet requires you connect the CS3 to the same network as you have your PC/tablet as shown in the video to update the CS3 above. After that you can access the web pages of the CS3 directly. I have not done a video on this yet. You have to connect your CS3 to your home network as shown in ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html&t=19s Then you can go to the web page of the CS3 by entering the IP of the CS3. In the video my CS3 has IP address "192.168.0.49". In some web browsers you might have to enter "192.168.0.49". Hope this helps - or you find another solution. Enjoy ;-)
There are two ways: using the web interface or USB. If you have the latest version of the CS3 software v2.3.1-8 or above the easiest is to use the web interface. The web interface will automatically resize the icon for you and as I understand it you can use any format. If you are using an USB, then create folder cs3 with a sub folder lokicons (e.g. F:\cs3\lokicons) and place a .png file here. Insert the USB in the CS3 in one of the white USB ports, then when you edit the locomotive you can click on the picture and choose USB, select the lokicons folder and select your picture. It is important that the picture is .png and small. Using the web interface I got a size of 384x143 (63.1 KB) - you will need something in this range. Note: if you insert an empty USB in the CS3 and try to load an image by selecting the "lokicons" folder on the USB, then it will automatically create the necessary folder structure on your USB. You can see how to upload using the web interface in the CS3 manual on page 32 and how to connect the CS3 to the network so you can use the web interface on page 26: streaming.maerklin.de/public-media/anleitungen/CS3_Manual_EN_final-lo.pdf Can be a little tricky, but once you have tried it, it is not too difficult. This could be a good topic for a video on in the future. I will add this to the list of ideas. Enjoy ;-)
Very interesting and helpful for encouraging newcomers as me. Thanks a lot for your great work! Please allow me to take the opportunity to ask you for an information how to get out of a problem I do not know how to solve:😶🌫 I got a second hand locomotive. It's a PICO Locomotive and it definitively has a built-in quadro mod decoder onboard which is also mfx-capable (ESU LokPilot 5.0) . I tested it and as soon as the loc was on the track, the mfx process started. That's the problem! I want to add that locomotive using a DCC address. I consider to add all my locomotives by using the DCC protocoll (til now nearly all my locs are mfx-capable). How did you "convince the CS3+" NOT to use mfx automatically and how can I "re-convince" the Central Station afterwards to use mfx further on again? Can you help for that?
Hi Rudi, I am glad the video has helped you. I am assuming you would like to use DCC as the ESU lokPilot does not support as many functions on MFX as DCC? Otherwise I would always go with MFX. If it's a LokPilot without sound the functions available might even be enough. Consider using MFX. If you want to use DCC with the ESU LokPilot instead of MFX then the best way is to turn off MFX in the decoder. Looking in the LokPilot manual: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders/ You can change CV47 to set protocols available. Notice this is a bit selection. However, it is easier to change in MFX I suggest that you do the following: 1. register with MFX 2. use MFX to turn of MFX in the decoder (in the locomotive settings) 3. remove locomotive from CS3 4. add locomotive as DCC You can change CV47 to enable MFX again. CV47=7 should enable DCC, M4 (MFX) and MM. Unfortunately I am on travel and do not have my CS3 so I could give you mode detailed steps for step 2 above. When I am back with my CS3 I can help with more details - unfortunately on traven until May. Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-)
You can convince the CS3 to not do MFX in System->CS3. Scroll down and you see the protocols. However, as soon as you enable it again - I believe it will try to register the locomotive with MFX. Best to turn off MFX in decoder to avoid mistakes later. Enjoy ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun Hi Bo, your answers are extremely helpful! Thousand thanks for that! The background, why I will change to the DCC protocol for my locomotives, is the fear of lacking addresses in the future 👀. I m not sure wether the usage of MFX locomotive addresses decreases the relatively small MFX address space for my other decoders as turnouts, m83, m84, lights and so on (sorry, I m a beginner 👶 in digital control). I still have to check that out! And DCC address space is much bigger as far as I know. Thanks for the link to the ESU LokPilot manual 👃. I immediately began to "eat it" in order to gain more knowledge. I read there "For safety reasons the protocol used for writing into CV 47 cannot be turned off. If you use, for instance, an ESU ECOS and write CV 47 in DCC format then the DCC protocol will remain on. If you use a 6021 then, of course, the Motorola® protocol cannot be turned off." (see p. 45: 9.5. Turning off data protocols not needed) So to turn off the usage of the M4 protocol in the LokPilot 5 I have to use f.e. the DCC protocol in the then writing Central Station. I hope that will work as you suggested. I am really exicited. Can't wait to try it tonight!
Hi Bo, Want to inform you of my experience. Hope I will get all together correctly. 1) in the CS-3 I choose the MFX locomotive via "locomotive menu > edit > edit locomotives" and clicking onto the locomotive's picture in the list. 2) I erased the locomotive out of the list by clicking onto the trash can symbol. 3) I manualy added a DCC locomotive and changed the adress of that locomotive. 4) Now in the Configuration window I could read CVs, add CVs to the list and edit all CVs shown in my list. 5) I detected that the common speed and brake/accelerate values as set in the window for that seem to have higher priority than values for the same CVs set in the list in the configuration window. 6) The DCC locomotive moves now apparently according to the changed settings. 7) I additionally setup zur locomotive by MFX and could drive it "simultaneously" by MFX AND by DCC (CV 47 set to value 3) using one red knob for the MFX locomotive and the other for the DCC locomotive!!!!!
Hi Rudi, The Märklin Motorola (MM) adresses for accessories and locomotives do not conflict - there are two different adresses. Hence, you can have a turnout on MM address 1 and a locomotive on MM address 1. DCC is yet another address range. If you use MFX for an accessory it is MFX controlled with standard MM address. For locomotives I believe it is a separate address range, but I am a little unsure. If you use MFX with DCC it is MFX controlled DCC address. To be honest if you are a beginner i would not worry about running out of addresses. Furthermore, the CS3 can control MFX, MM and DCC at the same time... I have yet to run out of addresses... Enjoy ;-)
Hi Stald, If you cannot add a MFX locomotive to the CS3 try to put the locomotive on a place where you are sure it has electrical connectivity close to where you power the track. Then use the functionality for rediscovering lost locomotives. Go to the locomotive list in the bottom, select Edit->Rediscover lost mfx locomotives. You can see how to in the video here: ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html Hvis du ikke kan tilføje et MFX lokomotiv til CS3en, så prøv at putte lokomotivet et sted på sporet, hvor du er sikker på at den har god forbindelse nær et sted hvor du tilslutter strømmen til sporet. Derefter kan du bruge funktionaliteten til at genfinde mfx lokomotiver, som CS3en ikke har fundet. Åben lokomotiv listen i bunden og klik på Edit->Rediscover lost mfx locomotives. Du kan se hvordan i videoen her: ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun ja fik navn / adresse på ms2 og skrev ind på cs3 så virket det, i manual stod der adresse 11 men det var 27 det er et brugt tog jeg har købt
Thanks for your help. Great channel to go to when I have questions.
Hi, Glad to hear you like the channel! Enjoy ;-) Bo
Good evening
I have been following you for a week, I have a CS3 control panel and I am on the video for the Link 88 and S88 Link, I have a question before continuing on this path: I heard at the club that I am part of that it would be necessary to cut the strip under track C to make retrosignaling and that it is necessary to do the same thing to all the tracks.
Can you confirm this operation.
Thank you for your answer.
Kind regards
Hi Daniel, if you are asking about how to make the contact track, then yes you need to cut a certain place underneath the C-track. The C-track is made for this operation. You can see more about how to create and troubleshoot contact tracks in this video: ruclips.net/video/2FMWxEPm__Y/видео.html Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo
Perfect and easy explanation, handy as a manual. Good work!
Hi Bas, Glad it was helpful! Enjoy ;-) Bo
The video was very educational. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy ;-)
Hello Bo. Can I reset my Central Station 3 (3+) more or less completely. I have a preowned CS3+ and it looks as it is inconsistent. I had a fully functionional Digikejis DR4088RB working with my Z21-system. But I wanted to "upgrade" to CS3+ but I could not make it work. I tried to solve it by buying a Marklin 60881 decoder instead but it did no seem to make it work. And I wonder whether it is due to inconsistensy. TFP3 / GFP3-1
Hi Georg,
Most of the time when I find inconsistent S88 behaviour it is due to dirty track/wheels. Also make sure you have a good cable from the CS3 to the S88 and a good wire for the grounding from the S88 to the track (brown wire). Remember you must only have one grounding to all your S88s.
Another tip could be to use the L88 (Märklin 60883) together with the Märklin 60881, then you can adjust the L88 to use 12v instead of 5v - which also increases reliability. However, if it worked with the Z21 I suspect you should be able to also make it work with the CS3?
Resetting the CS3 is easy - just restore the "startconfig". I am on Xmas vacation and not near my CS3, so I don't entirely remember the filename and howto... but it's something like: Go into the settings: System->System->CS3->Restore and there should be a startconfig file you can restore. This is the reset of the CS3. In older versions I find that you have to restore the startconfig and then turn off/on the CS3 to be entirely sure.
Finally, consider upgrading to the latest version of the CS3 software - however, the current latest v2.5.1 seems to be unstable, so consider waiting until a new one is out.
Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-)
Yeepee responses from contract tracks are comming in now. It was me, who made an error cabling the contract track.@@ModelTrainFun
@@Vagabond4320 Excellent - I am glad you solved it. Enjoy ;-) Bo
as usual very informative and the way you presenting the tutorial step by step help the newcomer. thanks!
Glad to hear that you liked it. Enjoy ;-)
Hello, I realise this is an old video, but maybe you will notice this comment. I am trying to load an ESU Loco using DCC, not mfx! It is 6 years old, and holds 15 mfx functions, but 25 DCC ones. When loaded and placed on the main track, it keeps reloading mfx and will not run with DCC. I also get conflicts if I try to run the DCC copy, can you help?…… TonyH
Hi Tony,
You can turn off the M4 on the ESU decoder to prevent it from loading as M4 (old MFX). You can find the manual for your ESU decoder here: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders. As an example, on page 39 of the LokSound V4.0 manual you can see that you can see that you can turn off M4 in CV47 by disabling bit 1 (subtract 2).
You can do this in the following by:
1. Turn off MFX in CS3
1a. Go to System->System->CS3-> Track protocol
1b. Turn off mfx
2. Create the locomotive as DCC
2a. Pull up bottom tab
2b. Select "Add locomotive"
2c. Use DCC and address 3
2d. Hit ok
3. Test locomotive
3a. Put locomotive on track
3b. Turn light on/off to see it is connected
4. Put locomotive on programming track
4a. ensure track is very clean
5. Change CV47 to exclude mfx (-2)
5a. Pull up bottom tab
5b. Select "Edit Locomotive"
5c. select the locomotive you added
5d. Go to tab "Configuration"
5e. Select burger (3 lines)->Insert CV
5f. Enter 47 as CV
5g. should now read the CV - if not use Burger->Readout decoder
5h. Value in CV47 is default 15
5i. To turn off mfx enter value 13 or subtract 2 from value shown.
I succeeded in doing this with my ESU V60 AiX. Had lots of trouble as my track was not clean. If you get read out error, then ensure track, wheels and locomotive is clean - you must have excellent power pickup to perform the programming.
Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-) Bo
@@ModelTrainFun Thank you Bo, for your detailed instructions.
I will do my best to follow them, on the page it states you cannot switch this off! I’m hoping this has nothing to do with the changing of cv 47.
I will feed back to you if I manage or not. I’m away from home for a few days but hopefully I’ve copied your message for me to follow. Thanks again….. Tony
@@tonyh4266 I managed to turn it off on my ESU LokSound v4 decoder, so it should be possible. It is important that you go to DCC while doing it as you cannot turn off the protocol you are currently using. Let me know if it works ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun Hello again, I am really grateful for your help! However, after trying, I cannot see how to bring up cv 47. On the CS3 there is no option, neither on ECOS, my Lok programmer will not read my Esu locos Loksound v4.0 cards. My
Lok programmer is basic and updated , however, it is not supported for later firmware. Very annoying, but there we are. What is the way to alter cv 47 please? I did turn off mfx on the CS3 again this is no good when I want to run mfx locos! If I’ve baffled or frustrated you, my apologies.
Waiting here, alone with brain ache!!!
TonyH
@@tonyh4266 Hi Tony, did you follow the instructions above exactly as stated? To update CV47 on the CS3 see the steps 5a-i above - remember to create CV47 in step 5e. Enjoy ;-) Bo
Very detailed video, thank you for sharing Do you have a video on how to add MTH loco's to CS2 manually?
Unfortunately, I do not have a video on how to add locomotives for the CS2. It's been a long time since I have used it. I seem to recall you hit the locomotive button. Then the locomotive list pops up and you can create a locomotive. Then the trick is what to do then - honestly, I do not remember and I do not have my CS2 available. Sorry :-(
Very well done! Nice tutorial.
Glad you liked it! Have fun ;-)
Good video - But what do you do if you do not know the decoder address for a loco you want to add (assuming it is not MFX)? Maybe like an old loco was retrofitted from analog to digital. Thanks.
Hi Bernd, You read/search the address as shown in the video at 33:20 (click this number). This is done by creating the locomotive, completing and opening edit again, then using "Read". The locomotive must be on a programming track as described in the video at 30:54. Make sure to choose the correct decoder type MM or DCC. Enjoy ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun Worked perfectly! Thanks.
@@bdiblik Excellent ;-)
Hello Bo. Are you native in danish or english? My problem is when I try to modify a locomotive I cannot finish it. When I open Edit the system is starting a new readout of the decoder and repond with something like "The decoder of xxxx has a changed firmware and is re-registerred for security" then I have an option to press OK but then I have lost the option of changing picture, name and address. This happens with most of my trains, but not all.
Hi Georg,
I am Danish, but I live in Abu Dhabi these days ;-)
Sounds like an interesting issue? Did you update you CS3 to v2.5.1? If so, then this might be the issue if you are talking about non-Märklin decoders as it seems the latest v2.5.1 has an issue with some non-Märklin decoders. Rumours has it that a v2.5.2 is coming soon... but unsure about this.
What locomotives are you having this issue with?
Enjoy ;-) Bo
Hej igen Bo. Godt at vide, at Danmark har genereret mindst en modeltogs-ekspert. Jeg tror at de fleste tog som fejler er med ESU4 og ESU5 dekodere og dem har jeg også i originale Marklin -lokomotiver. Så jeg ser meget frem til version 2.5.2. Jeg har et ekstra spørgsmål, men det vil jeg stille på engelsk, måske kan andre få glæde af svaret. God jul og nytår i Abu Dhabi@@ModelTrainFun
Hejsa Georg, lidt sent svar - men jeg er enig glæder mig til v2.5.2. Håber du kom godt ind i det nye år. Hygge ;-) Bo
hejsa Bo
Den valgte adresse benyttes allerede af Blå DSB MY
vil du fortsætte med denne adresse nej eller ja
hvad skal jeg så gøre ?
Hejsa Stald,
If the CS3 is warning you about an address already being used then change the address of the locomotive to another to avoid conflicts. You can continue if you are sure you never have both locomotives on the track at the same time. However, best to say "No" and change the address of one of the locomotives.
Hvis CS3en kommer med denne advarsel om at adressen allerede bliver brugt så ænder adressen for lokomotivet til noget andet for at undgå konflikt. Du kan fortsætte hvis du er sikker på at begge lokomotiver aldrig er på sporet på samme tid. Men det er bedst at sige "Nej" og ændre adressen for et af lokomotiverne.
Enjoy ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun hej igen Bo hvordan gøre man det
@stald ejebo If it is MFX, then you do not need to change the address, the CS3 automatically handles all addressing - just put it on the track. If it does not discover use Edit->Rediscover lost MFX Locomotives in the bottom locomotive list panel. If it is a very old digital locomotive, then it might have a dip switch - check the manual.
If it is a MM/MM2/FX or DCC locomotive, then
1. Put it on the programming track.
2. Create a new locomotive.
3. In locomotive panel in the bottom choose Edit-> Edit Locomotive and choose the locomotive. If you know the address enter it. If not, the use "Read".
4. Change the address and it is automatically written to the locomotive. You can also use the configuration tab if you want to fiddle with CVs directly
5. Move the locomotive to your layout
Hope this helps! Video in beginning of next year (2023) on this subject. Enjoy ;-)
What video did you show uploading loco image?
Hi Mike, I have not done a video on this yet. You have to connect your CS3 to your home network as shown in ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html Then you can go to the web page of the CS3 by entering the IP of the CS3. In the video my CS3 has IP address "192.168.0.49". In some web browsers you might have to enter "192.168.0.49". On the web page hover over "Locomotive Images" and select "Uploading". Enjoy ;-)
Bonjour j'ai un souci comment ajouter un train marklin qui n'es pas dans la base de données merci d'avance ?
I understand you are trying to add a Märklin locomotive that is not in the database? In order to do that follow the procedure in chapter "Manually add non-Märklin/DCC locomotive" in this video. You find it at time 10:49 (click the number).
In short - do the following:
1. Click "Edit->Add Locomotive" or "+"
2. Choose DecoderType = MM
3. Select the correct address for your locomotive
4. You should be able to drive the locomotive after hitting "Ok"
5. you can continue in the video and configure functions.
If you do not know the address of your locomotive try to find it as explained in chapter "Setting up a programming track" in this video at time 30:54 and continue into the next chapter.
Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-)
Very useful.
Hi, Glad to hear that! Enjoy ;-) Bo
Can you add an Roco or a Piko AC engine, thx! I presume that is a DCC-decoder?
Yes - you can add MM, FX, MFX and DCC locomotives to the CS3. If you want to runt on Märklin tracks, then it must be a 3-rail locomotive (it has the slider underneath). You can also connect the CS3 to 2-rail tracks and run with locomotive for 2-rail.
You can see how to add Roco or Piko AC engines in the video - I assume you mean a 3-rail locomotive with a slider underneath. Go to chapter "Manually add non-Märklin/DCC locomotive": ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html
Did this answer your question? Enjoy ;-)
Wow that’s amazing!
Glad you liked the video. Enjoy ;-)
more confused then before will use mfx for now until i get used to central station 3 wc
Hi Walter, yes there is a lot of information in this video - all options are included. I can only agree that it is much easier to use MFX. However, should you one day have a non-MFX locomotive then consider starting with just adding it. Enjoy ;-)
i have just been trying to get marklin loco without mfx but nothing i have a few mfx locos going the numbers on keybord on cs3 so small my 5 yearold grandaughter might fit her fingers i might call Guy at ajckids in texas were i bought it see if he take it back dont want to lose the hole 900.00 dollars i paid for it --wc
Hi Walter, it seems like the CS3 does not entirely fit your needs. I do agree that it can be difficult to use the touch screen - however there are a few ways around it depending how you like to work:
- You can use a stylus to select on the screen
- You can connect a mouse using the USB ports. You might also be able to connect a keyboard (have not tried keyboard myself).
- You can connect the Mobile Station 2 (MS2) to your CS3 for simpler usage.
- You can use the simplified UI for easier use
- You can use the CS3 from a PC or tablet with a much bigger screen
The simplified UI requires that you have updated your CS3 to at least v2.3.1. This video shows you how to update your CS3 if you need to: ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html You can see the simplified UI here ruclips.net/video/N2Wgc7goR0Q/видео.html Here you can see how to change from standard to simplified UI: ruclips.net/video/N2Wgc7goR0Q/видео.html
Using the CS3 from a PC or tablet requires you connect the CS3 to the same network as you have your PC/tablet as shown in the video to update the CS3 above. After that you can access the web pages of the CS3 directly. I have not done a video on this yet. You have to connect your CS3 to your home network as shown in ruclips.net/video/opV2N25FF8k/видео.html&t=19s Then you can go to the web page of the CS3 by entering the IP of the CS3. In the video my CS3 has IP address "192.168.0.49". In some web browsers you might have to enter "192.168.0.49".
Hope this helps - or you find another solution.
Enjoy ;-)
How do i add locomotive photos to the CS3?
There are two ways: using the web interface or USB. If you have the latest version of the CS3 software v2.3.1-8 or above the easiest is to use the web interface. The web interface will automatically resize the icon for you and as I understand it you can use any format.
If you are using an USB, then create folder cs3 with a sub folder lokicons (e.g. F:\cs3\lokicons) and place a .png file here. Insert the USB in the CS3 in one of the white USB ports, then when you edit the locomotive you can click on the picture and choose USB, select the lokicons folder and select your picture. It is important that the picture is .png and small. Using the web interface I got a size of 384x143 (63.1 KB) - you will need something in this range. Note: if you insert an empty USB in the CS3 and try to load an image by selecting the "lokicons" folder on the USB, then it will automatically create the necessary folder structure on your USB.
You can see how to upload using the web interface in the CS3 manual on page 32 and how to connect the CS3 to the network so you can use the web interface on page 26: streaming.maerklin.de/public-media/anleitungen/CS3_Manual_EN_final-lo.pdf
Can be a little tricky, but once you have tried it, it is not too difficult. This could be a good topic for a video on in the future. I will add this to the list of ideas. Enjoy ;-)
Very interesting and helpful for encouraging newcomers as me. Thanks a lot for your great work! Please allow me to take the opportunity to ask you for an information how to get out of a problem I do not know how to solve:😶🌫
I got a second hand locomotive. It's a PICO Locomotive and it definitively has a built-in quadro mod decoder onboard which is also mfx-capable (ESU LokPilot 5.0) . I tested it and as soon as the loc was on the track, the mfx process started. That's the problem! I want to add that locomotive using a DCC address. I consider to add all my locomotives by using the DCC protocoll (til now nearly all my locs are mfx-capable).
How did you "convince the CS3+" NOT to use mfx automatically and how can I "re-convince" the Central Station afterwards to use mfx further on again? Can you help for that?
Hi Rudi,
I am glad the video has helped you.
I am assuming you would like to use DCC as the ESU lokPilot does not support as many functions on MFX as DCC? Otherwise I would always go with MFX. If it's a LokPilot without sound the functions available might even be enough. Consider using MFX.
If you want to use DCC with the ESU LokPilot instead of MFX then the best way is to turn off MFX in the decoder. Looking in the LokPilot manual: www.esu.eu/en/downloads/instruction-manuals/digital-decoders/
You can change CV47 to set protocols available. Notice this is a bit selection. However, it is easier to change in MFX
I suggest that you do the following:
1. register with MFX
2. use MFX to turn of MFX in the decoder (in the locomotive settings)
3. remove locomotive from CS3
4. add locomotive as DCC
You can change CV47 to enable MFX again. CV47=7 should enable DCC, M4 (MFX) and MM. Unfortunately I am on travel and do not have my CS3 so I could give you mode detailed steps for step 2 above. When I am back with my CS3 I can help with more details - unfortunately on traven until May.
Hope this helps! Enjoy ;-)
You can convince the CS3 to not do MFX in System->CS3. Scroll down and you see the protocols. However, as soon as you enable it again - I believe it will try to register the locomotive with MFX. Best to turn off MFX in decoder to avoid mistakes later. Enjoy ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun
Hi Bo,
your answers are extremely helpful! Thousand thanks for that!
The background, why I will change to the DCC protocol for my locomotives, is the fear of lacking addresses in the future 👀. I m not sure wether the usage of MFX locomotive addresses decreases the relatively small MFX address space for my other decoders as turnouts, m83, m84, lights and so on (sorry, I m a beginner 👶 in digital control). I still have to check that out! And DCC address space is much bigger as far as I know.
Thanks for the link to the ESU LokPilot manual 👃. I immediately began to "eat it" in order to gain more knowledge. I read there
"For safety reasons the protocol used for writing into CV 47 cannot
be turned off. If you use, for instance, an ESU ECOS and write
CV 47 in DCC format then the DCC protocol will remain on. If
you use a 6021 then, of course, the Motorola® protocol cannot
be turned off." (see p. 45: 9.5. Turning off data protocols not needed)
So to turn off the usage of the M4 protocol in the LokPilot 5 I have to use f.e. the DCC protocol in the then writing Central Station. I hope that will work as you suggested. I am really exicited. Can't wait to try it tonight!
Hi Bo,
Want to inform you of my experience. Hope I will get all together correctly.
1) in the CS-3 I choose the MFX locomotive via "locomotive menu > edit > edit locomotives" and clicking onto the locomotive's picture in the list.
2) I erased the locomotive out of the list by clicking onto the trash can symbol.
3) I manualy added a DCC locomotive and changed the adress of that locomotive.
4) Now in the Configuration window I could read CVs, add CVs to the list and edit all CVs shown in my list.
5) I detected that the common speed and brake/accelerate values as set in the window for that seem to have higher priority than values for the same CVs set in the list in the configuration window.
6) The DCC locomotive moves now apparently according to the changed settings.
7) I additionally setup zur locomotive by MFX and could drive it "simultaneously" by MFX AND by DCC (CV 47 set to value 3) using one red knob for the MFX locomotive and the other for the DCC locomotive!!!!!
Hi Rudi,
The Märklin Motorola (MM) adresses for accessories and locomotives do not conflict - there are two different adresses. Hence, you can have a turnout on MM address 1 and a locomotive on MM address 1. DCC is yet another address range. If you use MFX for an accessory it is MFX controlled with standard MM address. For locomotives I believe it is a separate address range, but I am a little unsure. If you use MFX with DCC it is MFX controlled DCC address. To be honest if you are a beginner i would not worry about running out of addresses. Furthermore, the CS3 can control MFX, MM and DCC at the same time...
I have yet to run out of addresses...
Enjoy ;-)
hej BO
jeg kan ikke få min cs3 til at find mit Marklin 37698 / det virker på mobilstation
Hi Stald,
If you cannot add a MFX locomotive to the CS3 try to put the locomotive on a place where you are sure it has electrical connectivity close to where you power the track. Then use the functionality for rediscovering lost locomotives. Go to the locomotive list in the bottom, select Edit->Rediscover lost mfx locomotives. You can see how to in the video here: ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html
Hvis du ikke kan tilføje et MFX lokomotiv til CS3en, så prøv at putte lokomotivet et sted på sporet, hvor du er sikker på at den har god forbindelse nær et sted hvor du tilslutter strømmen til sporet. Derefter kan du bruge funktionaliteten til at genfinde mfx lokomotiver, som CS3en ikke har fundet. Åben lokomotiv listen i bunden og klik på Edit->Rediscover lost mfx locomotives. Du kan se hvordan i videoen her: ruclips.net/video/pEg0LakeGeY/видео.html
Hope this helps. Enjoy ;-)
BTW Märklin 67698 is a nice loco ;-)
Märklin 37698 er for øvrigt et herligt lokomotiv ;-)
@@ModelTrainFun jeg fik det at virke så navn på ms2 og adresse
@@staldejebo2020 Hejsa Stald - halv sætning? Fik du det til at virke på CS3en?
@@ModelTrainFun ja fik navn / adresse på ms2 og skrev ind på cs3 så virket det, i manual stod der adresse 11 men det var 27 det er et brugt tog jeg har købt