It is possible to programme all parameters supported within the R8215. Please follow the procedure below.
Note: The R8215 is a competitively priced DCC decoder offering four functions. The CVs supported are:
CV1 | Loco Address |
CV3 | Loco Acceleration |
CV4 | Loco Deceleration |
CV29 | Default Direct (bit 1) and Speed Stepping (bit 2) |
1. Enter Programming mode on the LH100 (F8, Enter.)
2. Select the CV programming mode (if required press “-“ button until CV is shown on display) then Enter.
3. A “C*” will be displayed. Enter CV number required and press Enter. e.g. “1” is the CV location for loco address.
4. “C1*” will be displayed. You have two options at this point. You may either interrogate the CV value or program in a new one.
If you press enter again the current value of the CV will be displayed, providing your decoder supports interrogation.
If your decoder does not support interrogation, after a few seconds an error message will be shown (ERR 02). Please note this is normal. If you receive this error message press the Esc button once to get back to the “C1*” display.
Simply enter the value desired on the keypad and press Enter. The Decoder will be programmed. NOTE: If setting the CV1 (loco address) only enter a number between 1-127.
5. You may now press the Esc button 3 times to exit the programming mode and return to Loco Control mode.
Using the above procedure you may also programme CVs 3 and 4. (Acceleration / Deceleration).
CV 29 is dealt with slightly differently as it is used for detailed setting of the decoders functionality. The Hornby decoder supports CV29 bits 1 and 2. i.e. default loco direction and speed stepping. When programming CV29 simply enter the bit number required to set and press Enter. The bit setting will be shown in the display.
For further information, please refer to the R8215 data sheet in conjunction with sections 13.3.4 and 13.3.4.1 of the LH100 manual.