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TXS was slammed for being larger than NMRA spec, so unlikely to be smaller than TTS.

Try setting the Elite-Select switch in the dongle settings screen to each option, as these settings affect the way higher functions are implemented. Hornby has replied that of their 3 x LZVs in hand, one is at rev 3.6R hence they will look up their testing notes next week and let me know. I think George meant they wouldn't be looking at supporting other protocols e.g. Railcom, etc

2/ - Function list here - https://d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net/8917/0868/1362/SD027_-_4VEP_Function_List.pdf

I can escalate the report I have already made to the Tech Team, but you could simply address the matter direct to George at HM.customercare@Hornby.com who is the project engineer for the app, decoders and dongle. He will be able to respond direct to you with how the fettle is going. I know the Tech Team were looking at getting their LZV updated so they could try emulating the problem. Their problem may be finding someone with the update chip in stock. You are correct about not being able to read and write legacy decoders over the air via the dongle - the loco has to be on the programming track under a DCC controller service mode programming conditions.

I am sure there was a comment on the Hornby forum that the sound decoders in the International models were ESU not TXS but the 2024 international range launch did ref to TXS fitted locos. A question for Hornby tech to confirm-deny. SD500 is the only one listed so far (for Rivarossi E656 FS). It is presumed the Hornby sound Tech Team schedule will be driven by the International Teams demands - if and when issued. @simons9 at present the app only support dcc and bluetooth switching of accessories by way of the HM6010 module which is essentially a bluetooth version of the Hornby R8247 acc decoder. @The Meerkat set the app so that it doesn't drop out along with putting the device into never sleep mode.

C is positive either 12 or 14 v depending upon which 6010 port it is. A and B are switched negatives that can be pulsed or steady depending upon settings in the HM7K app. I have seen a wiring diagram of a similar signal, where the red and black power the device and the other 3 simply flip the internal electronics direction by way of an on-on toggle switch. There was a caution not to apply external power to the 3-way connections. I would not use the 6010 for that switching. This topic refers and has the wiring diagram. https://community.hornbyhobbies.com/topic/35205-wiring-Dapol-two-arm-junction-signal/#comment-374774

Only if it can be shown that the unit was the cause of failure if indeed it does cause a failure. Jenny Kirk has some on test and will be putting the results on her channel.

The Hornby speaker plug/socket is 0.8mm pitch.

Apple has shown that moving old to new device takes everything as a clone, hence also carries over exact functionality. Whether Android device 'swap to new device' software does that is in their hands. To be proven on a case by case device to device basis.

There is a universal reset code which may still be valid - Reset1234 - case sensitive. Else use a4c13800xxxx where xxxx is the last 4 of your decoder in lower case for any letters.

The jack plug used by digital kit is 6.3mm x 3mm x10mm. The analogue jacks are standard 5.25mm as used on many cctv systems.

What is important is to keep disparate circuits apart from each other to avoid induced cross talk. Track Bus, Points and Signals Accessory Bus, Lighting Bus, Loco Detection Sensors and associated circuits, etc. Twisted pairs is also a recognised way to avoid cross talk. Where such looms cross try to do it a right angles. Given that - the underside of my boards is a rat's nest of wires running from A to B as direct as possible, as and when they were added over time. When I move house I intend to rewire it all properly - honest.

The OP photo is not of sufficient clarity to see if there was a solder bridge or stray wire strand across those 2 pads, but likely something was conductive at the gap.

There are 2 x CL66 loads for the HM7K, the normal one and the KC3 one that plays the National Anthem.

Is it showing as connected in the app - blue icon.

Surely they would just send you a straight replacement. No need for refunds and repurchase.

V3.6R ?

Hornby are asking what revision state your LZV100s are running. Their units are very old but they intend to have one updated (to v3.6?). They think this affects availability of functions over F12. Can anyone confirm this please versus revision states.

if you want to blow the decoder you can try - against all published advice.

Nothing you did wrong - there is a glitch loading multiple TTS profiles. Use this convoluted method until it is fixed. If it is a regular HM7K profile you are talking about then load from the profiles page rather than the loco page.

I use 4 digit addressing from an Elite without problems. A couple of glitches that have been seen with long addressing. If you load a new or reload an existing profile you have to over-type your long address again in loco settings even if the address is showing correctly, then refresh CVs in the app editor and check CVs 17 and 18 have written the correct numbers for your chosen address. Some have been translating wrongly, in either case the decoder will not respond. The other glitch currently under fettle is CV 19 (consist) address can shift from default zero to any number (often 16), meaning although sound works independently the loco thinks it is in a consist and will not work on the decoder home address. If you can confirm those possibilities are not in play then I can escalate the LZV100 case up the ladder for investigation.

F24 toggles the steamer on/off, but I am not sure which is default on or off, - I would think the function mapping is such that F1 also turns F24 on meaning the next F24 action is turn it off. I will check. Ref the sound file - out of the factory it is loaded with the correct profile and default out of the box operation should be DCC. However updates are issued and it is wise to use the free app to upload the latest version if there is one. Your ECoS track power is fine to allow the app to work.

Is 10 seconds running time with motor. Lights and sound not enough, or is there a different reason you would need 2. Edit - charging time. The decoders have been updated to charge while static after a couple of seconds delay. This is to prevent a surge on start up and to cater for the DCC programming track case. A programming burst is over before the power bank gets its timer running.

I hope you didn't think you could now load TTS sounds. The facility for TTS profiles is purely for the function key mapping, not the sound. The sound is burnt into the decoder at the factory and cannot be reloaded onto a TTS or any other decoder. The import you are trying to do is simply to save you typing in the functions key allocations again. When you go to that profile that is the only option for that very reason. Edit - just to reiterate the process for a dongle operated loco. 1. Set up that loco in the engine shed. This includes importing a function key map for TTS locos. 2. Go to manage dongle and assign that loco to the dongle. 3. Rinse and repeat for other locos. 4. Each such loco will appear on the control screen ribbon with the dongle shown as its 'decoder'.

My 108 2-car pair ran great on DC but since adding a decoder (old Uhlenbrok pair) running has been unreliable, stopping on bends for a moment being typical. At some point when I am brave enough the top will come off again and a HM7K decoder will be fitted with stay alive to the motor coach. The dummy can stick with the old decoder as its only for lights at present, unless I want twin motor sounds.