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6. Features of the ECoSBoost

The ECoSBoost is available in two versions which, respectively,

have a different maximum output.

6.1. Power Ampliﬁer

The integrated power ampliﬁer of the ECoSBoost corresponds ex-

actly to the internal booster of the ECoS.

•TheECoSBoost4Aversion50010isabletosupplythetracksec-

tion with an output current of up to 4 Ampere. It is meant for

gauges N, TT and H0.

•TheECoSBoost8Aversion50011isabletosupplythetracksec-

tion with an output current of up to 8 Ampere. It is meant for

gauges 0, I and G.

Never operate the 8A version with H0 or even smaller-sized lay-

outs, during a short circuit your locomotives can be irreparably

damaged.

6.1.1. Fan control

Every ECoSBoost comes with one (50010) or respectively two

(50011) fans, which start to cool the booster from a certain tem-

perature. The start-up of the fan(s) cannot be inﬂuenced from the

outside. As soon as the temperature has fallen to a normal level,

the fan(s) will switch off.

After switch on, the fan(s) will shortly run for 3.5 seconds. This is a

normal procedure and may not be considered as a malfunction.

6.2. Data formats

The ECoSBoost can basically amplify and output the following

data formats:

•DCC

•Märklin®Motorola®

•Selectrix®

•M4/mfx®

Only the command station is able to create data formats and de-

liver them to the tracks. The ECoSBoost itself can amplify the sig-

nals, not create them.

6.2.1. What does M4 mean?

At some points in this catalog you will notice the term „M4“ for

the ﬁrst time rightly wonder what this might mean.

This question can be answered quite simply:

from 2009 forward, M4 is the name data pro-

tocol that was chosen by ESU to be implemen-

ted in their decoders. Decoders with the M4

protocol are one hundred percent compatible

with command using mfx®. At such stations

(e.g. Märklin® Central Station®) they will be

recognized automatically and all playing func-

tions are available just like when using mfx® other hand, our

ESU command stations using M4 will recognize all (Märklin® and

mfx® decoders without any restrictions and will still work without

any problems. the (mutual) inventor of mfx® we can assure you

of this. In short: the technique stays the same, only the name has

been changed.

6.3. mfx® feedback

Every ECoSBoost has an integrated mfx® feedback module. When

the ECoSBoost is connected to a mfx®-compatible command sta-

tion, e.g. the Märklin® central station, all locomotives that are

equipped with a mfx® decoder will be recognised. The ECoSBoost

is 100% compatible with mfx®.

6.4. DCC RailCom® feedback

Each ECoSBoost is equipped with a “global detector” for the bi-

directional NMRA DCC transmission (“RailCom”). This makes the

communication between appropriate DCC decoders and the com-

mand station possible.

6.5. ECoSlink

Each ECoSBoost is connected to the digital command station via

the ECoSlink bus. The appropriate bus cable is included in the pa-

ckaging of every ECoSBoost. The ECoSlink bus enables the booster

to receive track signals as well as control and status messages at

the same time. Like every other device connected to the ECoSlink,

the ECoSBoost will be recognised by the command station and can

also be easily conﬁgured this way. Thus you are also able to assign

any name to each ECoSBoost. Furthermore, the maximum output

current of each ECoSBoost can be conﬁgured individually as well

as the short-circuit behaviour (compare chapter 10.3.).

Since it is possible to connect up to 128 devices to the ECoSlink,

your layout may grow without limitation. Each ECoSBoost repre-

sents an independent device.

If needed, the command station will transfer new ﬁrmware versi-

ons onto the ECoSBoost, therefore it is always possible to extend

the functionality of the ECoSBoost in this manner.

7. Appropriate digital command stations

The ECoSBoost is appropriate for every digital command station

with an ECoSlink-“busmaster”.

7.1. ESU ECoS

The ECoSBoost can be operated with every ESU ECoS command

station. ECoSBoost is able to generate the following data formats:

DCC, Motorola® and Selectrix®.

A RailCom® feedback is possible, however, the ECoS must have a

rmwareversionhigherthan1.1.0.Youmighthavetoupdatethe

ECoS ﬁrst to this software version before you can use the ECoS-

Boost.

The most recent version of the ECoS software is always available at

www.esu.eu via the ECoS support forum.

7.2. Märklin® central station®

The ECoSBoost can be also used with the Märklin® central station®.

ECoSBoost is able to generate the mfx® and Motorola® data for-

mat. The mfx® feedback is fully guaranteed.

The Märklin® central station® must have software version 2.0.4 or

highertobeabletorecognisetheECoSBoost.Youmighthaveto

update the central station® ﬁrst to this software version before you

can use the ECoSBoost.

Please contact your dealer regarding the update or refer to our web-

site www.esu.eu for further information.

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