RMweb Gold DaveyH Posted December 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have bought a second-hand Lenz Set 90 which contains the LZV100 Command Station. I have already got an NCE Procab set up and have bought this Lenz system to start playing with computer control and, at some stage, Railcom. Having done some homework, I have read that to use the USB interface available for the Lenz system the Command Station needs to be version 3.6. Having read the manuals for the set 90, for the LH90 and for the LZV100 I am still stuck, so a simple request really, how do I interrogate the LZV100 to discover which software version it is running? Thanks in advance. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelp Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 There is something on this video about checking the version number but with a Lenz 100 handset. It might be of some help to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have bought a second-hand Lenz Set 90 which contains the LZV100 Command Station. I have already got an NCE Procab set up and have bought this Lenz system to start playing with computer control and, at some stage, Railcom. Having done some homework, I have read that to use the USB interface available for the Lenz system the Command Station needs to be version 3.6. Having read the manuals for the set 90, for the LH90 and for the LZV100 I am still stuck, so a simple request really, how do I interrogate the LZV100 to discover which software version it is running? Thanks in advance. Dave Hi Dave This works with a LH100 not sure if it will work with a LH90 or not Press F then 9 - display should now show "SYS _ Press 8 - display will now show version ie V30 / V35/ V36 Press Esc twice to exit HTH Ken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnysa Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Press arrow key then 0 key untill SYS shows on screen. Press A screen will read y 10. Press 4 key untill 13 is shown on screen. Press A key, the screen will now show command station version. 30= v3 35=3.5 36= 3.6 Press arrow key to exit. Instructions are on page 34 of the V3 LH90 manual and page 33 & 34 of V3.6 LH90 manual Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 Having done some homework, I have read that to use the USB interface available for the Lenz system the Command Station needs to be version 3.6. Dave You can set up the USB interface with V3.5. They do (or certainly did) send two CDs for the driver installation..........one CD for 3.6 the other for 3.5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 You can set up the USB interface with V3.5. They do (or certainly did) send two CDs for the driver installation..........one CD for 3.6 the other for 3.5 The earlier (now discontinued) LI-USB interface works with 3.5 and 3.6. But I understand the new USB/LAN interface (part 23151) requires 3.6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold john dew Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 The earlier (now discontinued) LI-USB interface works with 3.5 and 3.6. But I understand the new USB/LAN interface (part 23151) requires 3.6. Glad I replied cautiously! My information (ie my installation) is 5 years old.......................at the risk of straying off topic is there any major advantage to upgrading the Lenz........I use it with RR&Co so I dont need the stacking feature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveyH Posted December 19, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 Many thanks for all the advice, I have now discovered that I can't read properly (it was dark when I was reading the manual, honest)! I have version 3.5 of the LZV100 and version 3.1 of the LH90. The earlier (now discontinued) LI-USB interface works with 3.5 and 3.6. But I understand the new USB/LAN interface (part 23151) requires 3.6. Looks like I need to find a LI-USB in order to proceed........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Looks like I need to find a LI-USB in order to proceed........ An LI-101F and a USB-Serial converter will work too. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 An LI-101F and a USB-Serial converter will work too. That's the combination I use - but ended up buying several converters off of Ebay until I found one that actually had a Windows 7 driver that worked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveyH Posted December 19, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 I have a converter which was bought for the NCE kit, can't find a LI-101F though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted December 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2012 I use the LI-101F having had problems with LI-USB and RR&Co - LI-USB's fault. But I discovered my PC, although fairly new, still had a serial interface, albeit just a 9-pin connector on the motherboard. I only needed to splash out about £2 on Ebay to get a connector so that I could plug it in easily. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveyH Posted February 4, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2013 I now have my LH90 and the LZV100 upgraded to version 3.6. I also have a LI-USB and a trial version of RR&Co "Gold". Setting routes, changing signals, block control using the feedback circuitry on the Lenz kit - I love it! I have masses to learn now, but every "session" is an adventure into something new and exciting. Great fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 How did you get your set upgraded? Mine is overdue... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I think you have to send it to a Lenz dealer. A & H Models or DCC Supplies . If V4.0 ever comes out then once you have upgraded to that then there will be no further need to send units back to dealers. However there is a lot of doubt about whether the upgrade will ever arrive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveyH Posted February 4, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 4, 2013 I took it to A & H Models who did the job whilst I waited (and spent money on other stuff ) No charge for the upgrade - would have had to pay for postage if I hadn't chosen to drive. Excellent service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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