Hi,
Thanks for answering. I presume you are using the scheme below. Meaning all your wireless devices you have at home are connected the the router that came with the Z21. It is an solution. But in this case two more question arise:
1. Can I replace the tp-link router that comes with the Z21 with a better model (one with more wireless range and more features), and if it can be done, where do I find the settings to work with the Z21;
2. Can the DR5000 be in place of the Z21?

Thanks!

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100% feasible - it is exactly what I do using a Z21 and iTrain :)

Iain Morrison

Hello,?

I am new to this forum, so please excuse me if I make mistakes regarding the group's conduct.

Some time ago I bought a DR5000 in order to start a new digital layout. I like the idea of being able to manually control locos with my handheld devices and I really like the user interface of Z21 app. But I like to use my phone and tablet without having to disconnect from my home wireless network and connect to DR5000. Loosing internet access is no option. I designed a scheme you can see below, which describes best what I want from my new layout and if it is possible to have all these functions at the same time.

If anyone can help me with any advice is most welcome.??

Thank you!

Hello,?

I am new to this forum, so please excuse me if I make mistakes regarding the group's conduct.

Some time ago I bought a DR5000 in order to start a new digital layout. I like the idea of being able to manually control locos with my handheld devices and I really like the user interface of Z21 app. But I like to use my phone and tablet without having to disconnect from my home wireless network and connect to DR5000. Loosing internet access is no option. I designed a scheme you can see below, which describes best what I want from my new layout and if it is possible to have all these functions at the same time.

If anyone can help me with any advice is most welcome.??

Thank you!

I have been using my DR5000 for well over a year and have not had problems with loco or turnout/signal addressing - until now. (That is I have had some addressing problems that I have been able to avoid until now.)

I have been trying to set up DCC control of Qdecoder Signal decoders controlled by my DR5000 which is in turn controlled by Rocrail. (I also have a Roco multimous wired to the DR5000 for manual control) I have also tested with the DR5000 configuration software via USB. After much head scratching I finally attached a DCC sniffer to analyse what is actually happening on the wires. I have found that the actual DCC addressing on the wire is offset by +14 (for DCC accessory modules) or +57 (for DCC Accessory ports). I don't understand why there is this offset since the DR5000 logging window (and Rocrail) report the correct addressing.

I have 6 DR4018 and 3 simple Qdecoder signal modules attached and these work OK because they were programmed for addressing using their reset buttons and Accessory commands from the DR5000 so the devices have taken the addresses I assigned - except they havn't and are working with address offsets described above. I do have Loconet connected 1xDR4088, 4xDR5088, 1xDR5052 and 1xDR5033 which appear to work correctly.

The Qdecoder signal modules are necessarily pre-programmed (the signalling sequences are not simple) and work with the correct addresses (port addresses 401 upward) on my test system (Rocrail and SPROGII for DCC). It is this I am having problems with due to the (invisible) addressing offset.

There must be a simple reason for the offset but I do not know what that is. Could it be my DR5000 configuration? Or attached Loconet feedback/tt/booster modules? Or Roco multimaus?

I add extracts (full file attached) with command of a turnout supposedly at Module Address 21 Port 1 (Port address 80) (a DR4018)
[LL1] T:? 80 /*
[LL1] T:? 80 //

[LL1] T:? 80 |*
[LL1] T:? 80 ||

and a Qdecoder signal module at Module Address 101 Port 1 (Port address 400) -two commands for correct aspect.
[LL1] T: 401 /*
[LL1] T: 400 /*

[TM0] T: 400 //
[TM0] T: 401 //

From DCC Sniffer:-
09:09:09.229 -> Decoder Address is:- 35 Packet Data is:- Acc 137 35:0 Cmd bit is? Off O/P bit is? Off
09:09:12.075 -> Decoder Address is:- 35 Packet Data is:- Acc 137 35:0 Cmd bit is? On O/P bit is? On

and:-
09:09:23.735 -> Decoder Address is:- 115 Packet Data is:- Acc 457 115:0 Cmd bit is? On O/P bit is? Off
09:09:23.769 -> Decoder Address is:- 115 Packet Data is:- Acc 458 115:1 Cmd bit is? On O/P bit is? Off

09:09:23.769 -> Decoder Address is:- 115 Packet Data is:- Acc 457 115:0 Cmd bit is? On O/P bit is? Off
09:09:23.802 -> Decoder Address is:- 115 Packet Data is:- Acc 458 115:1 Cmd bit is? On O/P bit is? Off

TIA Tony

I have add this to the Files area under DR4050.

/g/Digikeijs/files/Digikeijs%20Products/DR4050%20DigiLED%20Driver%20Installation%20Instructions./DR4050%20Digi-LED%20Driver%20Instillation%20Instrutions.pdf

Dennis (RCMan)

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Hi,

Has anyone had any success loading and then running the DR4040 DigiLEDs software?? I can get it to install on to my laptop, but it simply won't run at all.

I have a DELL laptop running Windows 10.

Many thanks,

Stuart.

On 28/03/2020 21:09, GMB Rail Systems wrote:

Dave I would also like some examples particularly how do use the DR5088RC to read a Loco Id then use DR Script to stop the loco.
Cheers
G
George Bryan
Blaxland NSW
Australia

On 28 Mar 2020, at 9:59 pm, DJ <DarrenTeck@...> wrote:

?Does anyone have experience of Dr Script as I am trying to get the scripting tool to turn on an accessory when a train is detected in a block on my DR5088RC and then turn it off again when the train exits the block.? Any assistance would be very welcome.

Hi Folks

An interesting question. Because of your posts I've just discovered the script window in the DR5000, and potentially the possibility of more scripts using the program language. How this fits together I'm not sure as yet.



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Chris

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Dave I would also like some examples particularly how do use the DR5088RC to read a Loco Id then use DR Script to stop the loco.

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The moderating of the members first post has been removed.

I hope this improves the conversations to help members that need timely help.

Dennis

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Does anyone have experience of Dr Script as I am trying to get the scripting tool to turn on an accessory when a train is detected in a block on my DR5088RC and then turn it off again when the train exits the block.? Any assistance would be very welcome.

Got my DR5000 back today and all working.

i have 3 new sound chips V5s, went through the Lok Programmer leaving them on the short address of 3.

I then used the DR5000 to write the long addresses, all worked fine.

I still do not know what happened to my V4 chip which is now dead.
Glad to have my system up and running.

Doug

Another update. My DR5000has been found to be working fine, it would appear to be something to do with the ESU sound system. It still needs to be investigated but it appears that the ESU Lokprogrammer locks the long address preventing it being changed. This has been replicated. I await the return of my system.

The work around appears to be set it back to the short address using the Low?Programmer then try a new address.

Another great bit of work by James.

Doug,

You are welcome.? I enjoyed making them.??

James is a good guy and he will get you squared away!

Ryan

As an update. ?James from DCC Train automation has been on the case. ?He left no stone unturned going through the system, it may be that my box has a fault, it has gone back to him for full testing. ?Cannot fault the customer service.

Hi everyone,
I have been trying to set up a single DR4018 to control a few 2 aspect signals, and some crossing signals.

I am using a DR5000 ap. to write the CVs.

I can easily programme the Presets in CV47, do a reset through CV8, and also give the module a starting address.
All Presets work as intended, so it seems that the writing of CVs is OK.

However from here, to actually configuring the individual output CVs to the values required for a nominated function is beyond me.
Am I missing something somewhere that explains this process.

All videos I have seen only show how to setup using presets?

I tried to use the values as described in the document posted here called "JMRI?DR4018 JMRI? DecoderPro? Programming ?advanced"
However I come unstuck when trying to write the values in the relevant CVs. 113-128, 109, 111, & 112.
Ie:?on the 2 aspect signal, when turned on both Lights come on, and then both go off when the switch is off , or with the crossing, only one light will flash when turned on, then only the other will flash when switch is turned off.
Are there other CVs which need to be written.

I am thinking there must be a full list of the CVs and their values for each individual function that the DR4018 can control.

I think I understand that I need to Put a value in say CVs 113 & 114 for output 1 to control a crossing signal wired into that output.
However when I do this each light flashes individually depending on whether the switch is on (Left side flashes) or off (right side flashes) and not as they should (both on at the same time but out of phase.)

I feel I'm rambling so will leave it there and hope for a response I can understand. ? ??

Cheers Jack

Hi Ryan,

thanks for your suggestion, I have already switched that off after early issues. ?Love your YouTube channel spent plenty of time there.

regards

Doug

Doug,

Try turning off RailCom.?

This may not be your problem but this usually clears up some of these oddities when a decoder works on one but not the other.? ?

At least it is an easy place to start.

Ryan

Now seeing this is very interesting because all my locos are running a treat however a friend bought a couple of his sound chipped locos over the other day and both refused to work though the chips read fine. So we tried programming them on the dr5000 and away they went. However he them took them home and they refused to work on his dynamis. These were a Dapol black label A4 and a Hornby King.?

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