CV's - Reading and Writing

[PJ_model_trains]

DCC Locomotive CV record card

 

Hornby magazine May 2014

 

DCC handbook included with magazine

 

Page 24-25 of handbook

 

For those interested in an easy to follow list of CV's to CV29 there is a 2 page record card for recording which

 

CV's do what.

 

Also important pages 8 & 9 provide details for the CV29 calculator

 

I am also aware this information is on Lambert's website.

[Fishmanoz]

Don't need paper PJ, take a look at http://www.2mm.org.uk/articles/cv29%20calculator.htm

 

DCCWiki is also a good source for CVs.

[PJ_model_trains]

Hi Fishy

 

I have heard some say they would like to set out a table for cv values, but are not sure how to do so. I have looked at wicki link. The table is set out and explained well in the booklet, ready to write in values if people wish. Lets not

 

forget we cater for all levels of knowledge.

 

I read that the pro version of RM UPGRADE will allow printing of layout plans and cv's, I am hoping we can print cv's to file as well as print hard copies.

[Fishmanoz]

If you can print, you can print to PDF and from there convert to Excel if you wish, and you have the PDF software to do it. There are plenty of free and low cost PDF printer drivers for a start.

[idlemarvel]

Good idea ref printing CV table workaround fishy.

On the subject of reading and writing CVs, AFAIK RM can only read up to CV 255 whereas some decoders e.g. ESU which Hornby use in their sound locos have CVs up to 512, and I understand the NMRA standards

 

allow for CV up to 1024. Does anyone else have the need to handle CVs above 255?

BTW you can read and write these with Elite.