Table of Contents
Accessory Decoders
General
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See also: Check if all decoders are online
Interface ID
Only set this to the IID you set in the rocrail.ini if your setup has more than one CS connected.
NET-ID
The unique ID in the network, like CAN-ID.
ID
Unique decoder identifier used to address this for programming.
Name-Type
Decoders that report their identity, such as WIO, BiDIB etc.
Code
See LAN Setup.
Image
Image file stored in the imagesdirectory to display a decoder view.
Clicking on the image button opens the image directory for selecting the file.
Manual
HTTP link to the user's guide of this locomotive. Pushing the triple dot button will open the default WEB browser with the specified page.
The file explorer will be opened if the links is a directory in the file system.
Location
Description of where the decoder is installed.
Node ID
Value depends on the headquarters. (Selectrix, BiDiB, CBUS, …)
Address
The decoder address which range depends on the decoder type and underlying Command Station.
State
Shows whether the decoder is connected to the server, online/offline/error.
Protocol
Some command stations do support multiple protocols; Check the user manual for details.
Protocol version
If the Command Station cannot determine the decoder type itself you must specify the version as listed here ddx-en or found in the SRCP description. Most systems do not use this parameter because it is set directly in the CS or it does only support one version.
Manufacturer ID
Name of the producer.
catalog number
Product name / catalog number
Z-Plan level
Level on which the decoder is displayed at the top left of the plan after restarting Rocview. The symbol can be moved using Edit track plan.
Show checkbox must be activated.
Show
If activated, the decoder SVG is displayed in the plan.
Genereated
For decoders who log in, the entry is created automatically and deleted when Rocrail is closed.
By removing the check mark, the entry remains permanently saved.
Critical
If active, the automatic function can be started even if Check if all decoders are online is activated in the Rocrail settings.
SVG
No. of the accessory svg file for presentation the accessory decoder as a symbol in the track plan.
Description
Free text, e.g. for important information from the manual.
Functions
This can be use to control single outputs on the decoder by Rocview or RocControl.
The command type can be selected between output or function.
Format: port:name[,port:name]
Example:
2:Chim,3:Organ,1:Door
A left click on the decoder symbol will popup the control dialog:
Initialise
An initialise command is send to de decoder.
Programming
If GCA protocol is set, the programming dialog for servo settings or the WIO setup will be opened.
Actions
See Actions for more details.