Alex
i have had an ECoS for 15 years now. ?Originally I had a black and white one (50000) and then a couple of years later I upgraded to a colour screen version (52000). ?So it is quite old now. ?The DR5000 looked to be a good option to upgrade from the ECoS. ?As I had TrainController (TC), I had no need for knobs, buttons or a screen on the Command Station. ?However, I could never get the DR5000 to interface to TC. ?The DR5000 was not even a listed system on TC which did not help. ?Advice on a couple of forums from some knowledgable people suggested using the Z21 protocol. ?But it still didn’t work despite following the suggested advice/settings to the letter.
As I have not known anything other than the ECoS and TC my knowledge of other systems and protocols is zero. ?But I still want to upgrade from the ECoS preferably using some control software like TC. ?So I am happy with the YD7001 as my command station. ?I had hoped to keep TC but I am willing to change if I have to.
In answer to your question, I would like to use the YD7001 with LocoNet occupancy detectors, control system software and all operated from smart phones/pads.
Many thanks for your reply.
Regards Les
