SwitchPilot 3, 4-way magnetic article decoder, DCC/MM, OLED, with RC feedback, updateable

SwitchPilot 3 decoders are optimized for stationary use on your system and can switch conventional double-coil switch drives, light signals, magnetic uncouplers, light bulbs or other stationary consumers. In order to simplify the previously rather cumbersome configuration of magnetic article decoders, the SwitchPilot 3 has an innovative operating concept consisting of a 4-line, illuminated OLED display and three input buttons.

Operating modes
The SwitchPilot 3 is multi-protocol capable and can be used with central units based on the Märklin® Motorola® system (e.g. 6021, Central Station® or Mobile Station®) as well as DCC-capable central units. Configuration can take place on the main track as well as the programming track. Thanks to RailCom®, CVs can also be read out.

Function
The SwitchPilot 3 can be powered either directly by the digital system or by an external DC or AC voltage source. It has a total of 8 transistor outputs, which are grouped into the 4 output pairs 1 to 4. Each output pair contains two outputs (OutA and OutB) and can be individually configured for the desired application: In pulse mode, the output is switched on as soon as a switching command is received. The fact that the output switches off automatically again as soon as the time stored in the decoder has elapsed prevents magnetic article drives from burning out. In momentary mode (K83 compatible), the output remains active as long as the button on the control panel is pressed. This operating mode is suitable for switch drives with limit switches or for uncoupling tracks. In bistable continuous operation (k84 compatible), the two outputs are alternately switched on and off: When the first button (red) on the control panel is pressed, the output Out A is switched on. It remains active until the output Out B of the same output group is activated by pressing the assigned button (green). Out A and Out B behave like a changeover switch. In alternating flashing mode, the outputs Out A and Out B of an output pair are switched on alternately with an adjustable flashing frequency. The alternating flashing is started with the "Straight/Green" command of the assigned button and stopped again with the "Branching/Red" command. Optionally, the output can also be slowly faded in and out (so-called "zoom" for light bulb simulation). With the operating mode switch on the SwitchPilot 3 you can quickly switch all output pairs together to the operating mode "k83" or "k84", regardless of how they are configured.

Feedback
As the SwitchPilot 3 is RailCom®-capable, all settings can be read out and changed directly when installed if required. In conjunction with an ECoS as the ideal "partner", the SwitchPilot 3 can record and display the actual switch position with suitably prepared switch drives. You can finally be sure that your switch has switched correctly!

Setting
The SwitchPilot 3 can be flexibly set either on the programming track with DCC central units or on the main track with POM ("Programming on Main"), or it can also be read out using RailCom® CVs. It can also learn the addresses directly using a programming button if required. The easiest way to set up the decoder is of course to use the integrated OLED display and the three input buttons: All (!) settings can be checked directly on the decoder and changed if required. "Programming" using your central unit is not necessary. It really couldn't be easier. The ESU LokProgrammer can be used for firmware updates.