TCS CS-105 Bedienungsanleitung
DRAFT
CS-105 DCC Command Station
& Booster Manual
Featuring
● 5 Amp Continuous DCC Track Output with User Adjustable Current Limit
● Supports 12V or 15V Power Supplies
● Soft Start Power Up Accommodating Multiple Sound Locomotives
● Short Circuit and Load Current Reporting
● 5 Status LEDs for Easy Status and Diagnostics
● LCC Features
○ CAN Data and Power Port
○ Plain English Configuration
○ WiFi and CAN Interfaces
○ Smart-phone, tablet, or PC WiFi enabled configuration
○ Up to 10 WiFi Throttles when using an external WiFi Access Point (Router)
○ Up to 4 WiFi Throttles in self hosted WiFi Access Point mode
○ Up to 250 Throttles through auxiliary LCC WiFi base stations
● Up to 62 Cab Bus (NCE, Ramtraxx, and SystemOne) Throttles and Accessories
● Up to 31 XpressNET (Lenz, Roco, ZTC, etc...) Throttles and Accessories
● Up to 260 Locomotives and Consists
● WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver through JMRI and WifiTrax WFD-30/31
● DCC Programing on the Main (with CV read-back via RailCom®)
● Global RailCom®Detector to Support Compatible Boosters
● Dedicated DCC Programming Track Output
● Märklin/Motorola protocol decoders also supported
● Software updateable by the User
Train Control Systems Phone (215) 453-9145
P.O. Box 341 Fax (215) 267-0735
Blooming Glen, PA 18911 Web www.tcsdcc.com
© 2022 Train Control Systems
DRAFT
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Specifications 5
1.2 Physical Overview 6
1.3 Status LEDs 7
2 Track Output 8
3 Throttle Support 9
3.1 WiFi 9
3.1.1 LCC 9
3.1.2 WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver 10
3.1.3 Autodiscovery 10
3.2 NCE, Ramtraxx, SystemOne Support 10
3.2.1 NCE Wireless 10
3.2.2 Main LCD Screen 11
3.2.3 Select Loco 12
3.2.4 Macro Button 13
3.2.5 Select Accessory 13
3.2.6 Locomotive Functions 14
3.2.7 Emergency Stop 14
3.2.8 Locomotive Names 14
3.2.9 Legacy Throttles 15
3.2.10 Unsupported NCE, Ramtraxx, and SystemOne Hardware 15
3.3 XpressNet™ Support 15
4 Locomotive and Consist Roster 16
4.1 Creating a New Roster Entry 16
4.1.1 Throttle Configuration 17
4.1.2 JMRI Configuration 17
4.2 Deleting an Existing Roster Entry 19
4.3 Function Configuration for Roster Entries 19
4.3.1 Function Names 19
4.3.2 Momentary Functions 19
4.4 Consist Settings 19
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 2 of 49
DRAFT
4.4.1 Consist Behavior 19
4.4.2 Headlight MU switch 20
4.5 Special Features of Headlight (F0) 20
4.5.1 Directional Control 20
4.5.2 Blank F0 Forward/Reverse 21
5 Operating Trains 21
5.1 Speed and Function Operations 21
5.2 Consisting 21
5.3 Technical information 22
5.3.1 Status screen 22
5.3.2 Locomotive stack 22
5.3.3 Start-up behavior 23
5.3.4 Packet prioritization and repetition 23
5.3.5 RailCom®-enabled DCC decoders 23
5.3.6 Heartbeat 23
5.3.7 Speed mapping 23
6 DCC Decoder Programming 24
6.1 Mainline Programming 24
6.1.1 OPS mode programming with RailCom® 24
6.1.2 OPS mode programming without RailCom® 24
6.2 Programming Track Programming 25
6.2.1 Direct Mode Programming 25
6.2.2 Paged Mode Programming 25
6.3 DCC Address Programming 26
6.3.1 Short Address Programming 27
6.3.2 Long Address Programming 27
6.3.3 Consist Address (CV 19) Programming 28
7 Configuration 29
7.1 Factory Reset 29
7.2 Push Button Track Power On/Off 29
7.3 Push Button Configuration Mode 30
7.3.1 Secure AP Configuration Mode Entry 30
7.3.2 Open AP Configuration Mode Entry 30
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 3 of 49
DRAFT
7.3.3 WiFi Client Mode 30
7.3.4 WPS Configuration Mode Entry 30
7.3.5 Remove All Custom WiFi Connection Profiles Mode Entry 31
7.3.6 Exit Push Button Configuration Mode 31
7.3.7 Push Button Flow Chart 32
7.4 WiFi Configuration 33
7.4.1 Web Server Based Configuration 33
7.4.2 TCS Throttle Based Configuration 34
7.4.3 JMRI Based Configuration 36
7.4.4 WPS Based Configuration 36
7.4.5 IP address changes 36
7.5 System Configuration 36
7.5.1 User Info Settings 36
7.5.2 System Settings 37
7.5.3 WiFi Settings 37
7.5.4 Macros 37
7.5.5 Status 37
7.6 Configuration Backup and Restore 37
8 LCC CAN bus 38
9 Updating the Software Version 38
9.1 Updating Through D.E.P.O.T. 38
9.2 Updating Through Web Interface 39
10 Troubleshooting Guide 41
10.1 Diagnostic LED Overview 41
10.1.1 Troubleshooting Steps 42
10.2 WiFi Performance 47
10.2.1 No External WiFi Access Point or Router Used 47
10.2.2 External WiFi Access Point or Router used 47
10.2.3 Mesh WiFi 47
11 Possible Trademarks to Acknowledge 49
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 4 of 49
DRAFT
1 Introduction
The CS-105 is designed to be a next-generation NMRA DCC and Märklin/Motorola command station
featuring on-board WiFi with full support for NMRA LCC. An Auxiliary Cab Bus port is also provided which
can be used with some of the proprietary system buses of other manufacturers. The CS-105 has the
capacity to scale from small, to large, to huge model railroads.1
Shown above is an example of how the CS-105 can expand using other LCC devices, as well as how you
can seamlessly integrate existing devices from other manufacturers.
1.1 Specifications
● 5 Ampere maximum Continuous Current Rating (add-on Boosters Available)
● Up to 4 LCC WiFi Throttles via on-board WiFi Access Point
● Up to 62 Cab Bus (NCE, Ramtraxx™, and SystemOne™) Throttles and Accessories (via RJ-11)
● Up to 31 XpressNet™ (Lenz, Roco, ZTC, etc...) Throttles and Accessories (via RJ-11)
● One RailCom®detector
● One dual-RJ45 header for LCC Communication
● Support for LCC & DCC Data Transmission Over LCC
● 400mA output current capacity per LCC port
● Unlimited WiFi Throttle Connections Through Auxiliary LCC-enabled WiFi Base Station(s)
● Simultaneous running for up to 260 Locomotives and Consists
1Provides NMRA S-9.1.2 Full Scale Power Station (Booster) Interface output capable of supplying 400mA, enough to
support more than 30 TCS boosters.
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 5 of 49
DRAFT
1.2 Physical Overview
The CS-105 features a case design which is symmetrical in nature, meaning that it can be mounted or
oriented in just about any way you could possibly need to, even vertically! TCS does advise against having
any obstruction on the vented sides of the case in order to allow for passive air flow, however. We will be
referring to these vented sides as Side A and Side B, since what the “back” and “front” are are up to you.
Side A features: 1) Single RJ-11 jack 2) Tactile push button 3) Single red LED.
Side B features: 1) Green 3-pin connector with detachable screw terminal 2) Black 2-pin connector with
detachable screw terminal 3) DC Power input jack 4) Dual RJ-45 LCC connector with four LEDs
The purpose of the LEDs is described in detail in the section below.
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 6 of 49
DRAFT
1.3 Status LEDs
The CS-105 includes a total of five LEDs for providing information about the device’s status. The LEDs are
also used during configuration as described in the Push Button Configuration section. Additionally, both the
user and TCS support can use these LEDs in order to Troubleshoot issues.
On Side A of the CS-105 there is a single red Power LED. This LED is constantly on whenever the CS-105
has incoming power. On Side B, the dual RJ-45 LCC connector has the remaining four LEDs in a Yellow,
Green, Yellow, Green pattern as shown below:
Normal Operation
(From L to R)
CS
Booster
LED 1 - Yellow
closest to the barrel
jack
Track Power
- solid on: track power on
- solid off: track power off
- fast blink, short circuit
- slow blink: thermal overload
LED 2 - Green
CAN Active and LCC Activity
- solid on: CAN bus connected
- solid off: CAN bus disconnected
- blink: LCC activity (TX)
LED 3 - Yellow
WiFi Status
- blink: searching /
connecting
- constant off, AP mode
- constant on, client mode
Incoming DCC signal
- on DCC signal present
- off DCC signal absent
LED 4 - Green
WiFi/LCC Full - Either:
- 4 WiFi clients (on)
- 10 LCC sockets (on)
Identify LED
Press button in CDI - LED
comes on for 30 seconds
LED 4 - Green
(upon crash)
Blink Codes2
Bootloader
When the device is in Firmware Upgrade mode, LED 1 and LED 4 are alternately blinking like a grade
crossing. LED 2 (LCC) and LED 3 (WiFi) are operating as normal.
2Blink Codes are defined in detail in the Troubleshooting section of this guide
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 7 of 49
DRAFT
2 Track Output3
The CS-105 track output can be driven from a wide range of voltages. The output voltage of the system to
the track will be the same as the input voltage. The output voltage of the system can be displayed at any
4
time from a TCS throttle as described in the Configuration section of this manual.
The built-in DCC booster of the CS-105 is designed for a continuous capacity of 5 Amps. This output is also
compatible with the Märklin/Motorola protocol, and both protocols can be in use at the same time. The
CS-105 may be used to power any scale, but it is important to ensure that you are capable of powering
your layout with the system. In some cases, one or more add-on devices such as the TCS B-106 Booster
may be necessary in order to supply some extra current capacity. Modern N and HO scale locomotive
motors are typically very efficient, even under load. Below, we have included a table for some examples of
typical load values which can help you determine if the CS-105 is capable of supplying your typical
operation by itself:
Locomotive Type
Typical Current Draw
Locomotive Max Count (Typical)
Idle/Stationary
0.05A - 0.10A
50 - 100
Idle/Stationary with sound
0.15A - 0.25A
20 - 33
N scale under load
0.15A - 0.35A
14 - 33
N scale under load with sound
0.30A - 0.50A
10 - 16
HO scale under load
0.25A - 0.50A
10 - 20
HO scale under load with sound
0.35A - 0.65A
7 - 14
Note that the values in the table above are very generalized. Your results will vary for your own
locomotives. Some older HO and N scale locomotives used much less efficient motors and can
subsequently draw more current. The built in booster has the ability to measure track current, and this
feature can be used to characterize a given locomotive for its typical current draw.
The built in booster is equipped with a soft-start mechanism to automatically limit the inrush current
symptomatic of older first generation sound decoders.
Additional external boosters may be added to the system for supplemental power, always be sure to include
the booster common shown in the diagram below (green wire):
4Output and Input Voltages will vary slightly due to negligible rectification and propagation losses.
3The terms “power station” and “booster” are used to refer to the track output(s) of the system as defined in NMRA
S-9.1 and are not in reference to external, add-on boosters unless otherwise specified.
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 8 of 49
DRAFT
Shown above is a simplified diagram of how to wire the CS-105 into a LCC network with an additional
B-106
3 Throttle Support
3.1 WiFi
The CS-105 has built-in WiFi. The WiFi interface can be used for connecting different accessories including
LCC throttles, LCC accessories, gateways & repeaters, and computer software such as JMRI. The CS-105
WiFi has several limitations that may need to be considered.
Number of Simultaneous Connected Devices Supported
Limit
Access Point mode (default, not using an external Access Point or router)
4
Station mode (client to an external Access Point or router)
10
In order to simultaneously connect more than 10 LCC throttles over WiFi, auxiliary WiFi base stations (sold
separately) or a WiFi LCC repeater software running on a PC can be added in order to expand the number
of connected WiFi devices to 250.
The default WiFi Configuration for the CS-105 is as follows:
SSID:
Password:
Port Number:
Connect Mode:
LAYOUTWIFI
123456789
12021
LCC
Note: This configuration is programmed into TCS WiFi throttles such as the UWT-100 and UWT-50 by
default as the first profile. For more information about configuring the CS-105 WiFi modes, see the WiFi
Configuration section of this guide.
3.1.1 LCC
LCC Over WiFi
TCS Universal WiFi Throttles can be connected to the CS-105 by placing them on the same WiFi network
as either the CS-105 or an auxiliary WiFi base station. Once on the same network, a UWT will automatically
connect to the CS-105.5
5The default profile must not be overwritten or deleted and the default WiFi configuration of the CS-105 is unchanged.
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 9 of 49
DRAFT
Wired LCC Throttles
TCS T-50 wired throttles, and/or LT-50 handhelds can be connected directly to the CS-105 through the
on-board dual-RJ-45 LCC header, and/or through add-on LCC fascia panels also available from TCS. If you
connect a T-50 directly to the CS-105 without any other connections on the LCC bus, you must plug a LCC
terminator into the other open port.
Additional LCC throttles, including those controlled by a computer program such as JMRI, can be
connected to and operate trains on the CS-105 through the use of a LCC transceiver such as the LCC
Buffer-USB or LCC-LocoNet Gateway devices available from RR-CirKits Inc.
3.1.2 WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver
WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver throttles can be connected to the CS-105 by using the WiThrottle Protocol
server in JMRI or by using the WFD-30/31 modules from WiFiTrax connected through the Auxiliary
connector in NCE/Ramtraxx/SystemOne Cab Bus mode.
3.1.3 Autodiscovery
The CS-105 uses a standard protocol called mDNS in order for throttles to automatically connect to it when
placed on the same network. Using this protocol, the CS-105 broadcasts its existence over the WiFi
network so that the throttles know how to find and connect to it.
Some networks and WiFi routers block or do not support mDNS packets. In this rare case, it may become
necessary to configure the CS-105 to use a static IP address and manually configure each throttle to
connect using this IP address. More information about this procedure can be found on the TCS website.
3.2 NCE, Ramtraxx, SystemOne Support
NCE, Ramtraxx, and SystemOne throttles are supported by this system through the Auxiliary Cab Bus
port. More information can be found on the TCS Wiki at https://docs.tcsdcc.com/wiki/Cab_Bus.While every
effort has been made to provide a seamless user experience compared to these throttles on their original
system(s), a few features have been added in order to enhance the user experience further. Most of these
added features are only available on NCE, Ramtraxx, and SystemOne Cabs with a 2x16 character LCD.
The Auxiliary Cab Bus in NCE mode also supports the WifiTrax WFD-30/31 WiFi bridge, and the ISE
ProtoThrottle base station (NCE-compatible model).
!!WARNING!! Cab address 1is reserved and should not be used.
3.2.1 NCE Wireless
The NCE wireless system is fully supported. Because of some intrinsic properties of the NCE wireless
system, the behavior of throttles running wirelessly will differ as follows:
1. The EXPN button on NCE cabs is reserved for wireless setup. The EXPN button will not work as
described in the section(s) below. To use the EXPN button as described below, on a wireless cab,
plug the cab in such that it is not using wireless.
2. Normally, when the Horn/Whistle button is pressed, the appropriately assigned function status is
changed to active on the LCD for the duration during which the Horn/Whistle button is held down.
Because the NCE wireless system provides less communications bandwidth than when running
wired, this feature is disabled in wireless mode. This helps to improve overall NCE wireless
performance.
© 2022 Train Control Systems Page 10 of 49
Andere Handbücher für CS-105
1
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Andere TCS Industrieanlagen Handbücher
