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Computer interface & Fixing Bugs
Make sure that you remove the batteries from your command
station prior to conducting an update. Only reinsert the batteries
once you have completed the update.
• In order to start an update select “Firmware update“ and then
press “Search” which will get you to the directory of the desired
firmware update.
• Start the update by pressing “Transmit”.
• Now the download will be started. It may take up to 10 minutes
before the new firmware has been downloaded. After that
ECoS will start again at least once and unzip and install the
new data. Therefore this start up procedure takes much longer
than usual.
Please be patient: an update may take even up to 25 minutes.
Do not switch off ECoS during this process! This could result
in n complete non-operable software.
Also make sure that the power supply to your PC and your
ECoS is not interrupted during this process. An incomplete
update may render your ECoS useless.
• After a successful update ECoS should start with the standard
display.
24.2.2. Backup configuration
You should make it a habit to save your loco libraries on your
PC. Should you delete the lists by mistake then you have a
backup available thus avoiding having to go through the process
of entering all data individually once more.
• Select “Save Configuration” from the menue.
• Click on the screen button “Save Settings”.
• Select “Save File” and save your file on your PC.
24.2.3. Restore configuration
When restoring the configuration all current settings of ECoS
will be replaced by the ones saved in the configuration file.
• Select “Restore Configuration” from the menue.
• Select the desired file that you wish to restore with the aid of
the “Browse” button.
• Start the download by pushing the “Send” button
• The configuration files of ECoS will be deleted and replaced by
the new ones. After that ECoS will re-start.
24.2.4. Reset
Here you can trigger a reset of your command station to factory
default values. All data in the command station will be
deleted including all lists of locomotives, turnouts, routes and
track diagrams.
This reset is conducted immediately without requiring confirmation.
24.2.5. Resetting the access code
Here you can reset the access code back to the default value
“00000” in case you have forgotten the code. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
24.2.6. Display touch screen on computer monitor
For training sessions or demonstrations it is useful to represent
the info on the touch screen on a larger PC monitor. This is
precisely the function offered here.
Figure 119
The screen shot is automatically updated 4-times per second.
Data entry on the monitor is not possible.
24.3. Train control software on your PC
ECoS has a communication protocol to hook up to external
train control programmes run on your PC. Ask your software
supplier if and when his software will support the ECoS communication
protocol.
All renowned software producers and many free-of-charge
programs support the ECoS.
The protocol corresponds with the ESU ECoS. From a computer
point of view there are no differences.
Please refer to the description of the interface on our web page
at www.esu.eu/download should you wish to write your own
software. The document is only accessible if you have opened
an account on our website using the serial number of your
ECoS. You will find more details in chapter 27.
25. Fixing bugs
Your ECoS is a modern but complex system. Therefore – like
with all software based systems – you may occasionally encounter
technical problems during operation. In many cases
you will be able to rectify such problems yourself. This chapter
explains the sagety systems of your command station and their
application.
25.1. Rescue mode
As from software version 3.0.0. every ECoS has an additional
rescue system parallel to the operating system. The rescue system
cannot be modified and is normally not active.
25.1.1. Activating the rescue system
The rescue system should only be used when the normal operating
system does not work properly any more. One of the
main reasons for such a failure are software updates that went
wrong (also refer to chapter 24.2.1.). In that instance you can
install the rescue system and try to reinstall the normal operating
system.
Whenever you activate the rescue system then the normal
operating software will be completely deleted. Therefore it
is obligatory that you reinstall your operating system. Always
try to backup your data prior to this.
Figure 120
In order to activate the rescue mode proceed as follows:
• Disconnect your command station from the mains.
• Press the function buttons F2 and F7 of the left cab simultaneously
and hold them down.
• Switch on your command station.
Figure 121