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Features & Appropriate command stations
6. Features of the ECoSBoost
6.1. Power Amplifier
The ECoSBoost 50012 is able to supply the track section with an
output current of up to 7 Ampere. It is meant for gauges N, TT and
H0.
Depending on the scale of your layout, it may be required to
reduce the output current of the booster. Never operate the 7A
version with N or even smaller-sized layouts, during a short cir-
cuit your locomotives can be irreparably damaged.
6.1.1. Fan control
Every ECoSBoost comes with one (50010) or respectively two
(50011) fans, which start to cool the booster from a certain tem-
perature. The start-up of the fan(s) cannot be influenced from the
outside. As soon as the temperature has fallen to a normal level,
the fan(s) will switch off.
After switch on, the fan(s) will shortly run for 3.5 seconds. This is
a normal procedure and may not be considered as a malfunction.
6.2. Data formats
The ECoSBoost can basically amplify and output the following
data formats:
• DCC, also with RailCom® and global Detector installed
• Märklin® Motorola®
• Selectrix®
• M4 / mfx®
Only the command station is able to create data formats and de-
liver them to the tracks. The ECoSBoost itself can amplify the sig-
nals, not create them.
6.2.1. What does M4 mean?
At some points in this catalog you will notice the term „M4" for
the first time rightly wonder what this might mean.
This question can be answered quite simply: from 2009 forward,
M4 is the name data protocol that was chosen by ESU to be imple-
mented in their decoders. Decoders with the M4 protocol are one
hundred percent compatible with command using mfx®. At such
stations (e.g. Märklin® Central Station®) they will be recognized
automatically and all playing functions are available just like when
using mfx® other hand, our ESU command
stations using M4 will recognize all (Märklin®
and mfx® decoders without any restrictions
and will still work without any problems. the
(mutual) inventor of mfx® we can assure you
of this. In short: the technique stays the same,
only the name has been changed.
6.3. mfx® feedback
Every ECoSBoost has an integrated mfx® feedback module. When
the ECoSBoost is connected to a mfx®-compatible command sta-
tion, e.g. the Märklin® central station or ESU ECoS, all locomo-
tives that are equipped with a mfx® decoder will be recognised.
The ECoSBoost is 100% compatible with mfx®.
6.4. DCC RailCom® feedback
Each ECoSBoost is equipped with a "global detector" for the bi-
directional NMRA DCC transmission ("RailCom").
6.5. ECoSlink
Each ECoSBoost is connected to the digital command station via
the ECoSlink bus. The appropriate bus cable is included in the pa-
ckaging of every ECoSBoost. The ECoSlink bus enables the booster
to receive track signals as well as control and status messages at
the same time. Like every other device connected to the ECoSlink,
the ECoSBoost will be recognised by the command station and can
also be easily configured this way. Thus you are also able to assign
any name to each ECoSBoost. Furthermore, the maximum output
current of each ECoSBoost can be configured individually as well
as the short-circuit behaviour (compare chapter 10.3.).
Since it is possible to connect up to 128 devices to the ECoSlink,
your layout may grow without limitation. Each ECoSBoost repre-
sents an independent device.
If needed, the command station will transfer new firmware versi-
ons onto the ECoSBoost, therefore it is always possible to extend
the functionality of the ECoSBoost in this manner.
7. Appropriate digital command stations
The ECoSBoost is appropriate for every digital command station
with an ECoSlink-"busmaster".
7.1. ESU ECoS & Märklin® central station® „Reloaded"
The ECoSBoost can be operated with every ESU ECoS command
station or Central Station® „Reloaded". ECoSBoost is able to ge-
nerate the following data formats: DCC with RailCom®, Motoro-
la®, Selectrix® and M4.
A RailCom® feedback is possible, however, the ECoS or Central
Station® „Reloaded" must have a firmware version higher than
4.2.7. You might have to update the ECoS first to this software
version before you can use the ECoSBoost.
The most recent version of the ECoS software is always available at
www.esu.eu via the ECoS support forum.
7.2. Command stations using CDE-Interface.
The ECoSBoost 50012 can be also used with other manufacturer's
command stations that provide a CDE booster interface.
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