Product Overview 2010 - Lokshop

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ECoSBoost
ECoSBoost - Pure energy
Indispensable components of any large model railroad are amplifiers
(here called „Booster“): If the power consumption of all
of your moving trains including their functions, car illumination,
and function models is larger than the current the central
station is able to put out, you have to split up your layout into
several blocks, the power for which is supplied by their own
booster. The ECoSBoost(er) is designed for precisely that task: It
is matched perfectly for the use with our ESU ECoS or the Märklin®
Central Station®. The ECoSBoost is being offered in two
variants: The 4 Amp version is perfect for HO and smaller, while
an 8 Amp version is suitable for the garden railroader. Just like
ECoS, each booster comes with its own suitably dimensioned
power supply.
Mode of operations
The ECoSBoost is connected directly to the ECoSlink jack from
where it gets its control signals. Basically it is capable of amplifying
and delivering to the track these data formats: DCC, Motorola,
Selectrix® and M4. Which data format will be put out
in a given case depends, of course, entirely upon the command
station that’s being used and its capabilities:
Therefore the booster, connected to an ESU ECoS, will handle
DCC and Selectrix®, while, if attached to a Märklin® Central
Station®, it will amplify and deliver Motorola®-, respectively
mfx® data signals. Thanks to „Plug&Play“, all ECoSBoost(ers)
are included automatically into a list of extern ECoSlink components,
and can be controlled and configured centrally on the
ECoS display.
The correct firmware status is essential to make the ECoSBoost
work properly with these command stations: If the interior software
is too old, the booster will possibly not be recognized.
Please check the sytem reqirements.
Functions
ECoSBoost amplifies data signals generated by the digital central
station, and delivers them to the designated track outlet.
Depending upon model, there are 4, respect. 8 Amps continuous
current available. Subject to current draw, the 4 Amp version,
designed for HO and smaller, can handle up to 10 locos.
ECoSBoost power comes from an included power supply, featuring
a stabilized DC output. Each ECoSBoost is controlled and
configured comfortably directly by the ECoS: For each booster
you can individually determine its max permissible output current.
What’s more, the display can be dialled up to show you the
present power consumption of each booster, so you know how
much „reserves“ you still got.
Extremely sensible is the option to tell each booster individually,
weather or not to shut down its section in case of a layout short
circuit. For example, if you have your switch (turnout) decoders
hooked up to a separate ECoSBoost, you can still control your
switches reliably in case of a track short.