CS-105 Throttle and Device Capacity - Revision history

TCSDanM at 22:40, 28 August 2023

2023-08-28T22:40:37Z

@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 ==Wi-Fi==
 ===Access Point Mode===
@@ Line 18: / Line 23: @@
 ==Connecting Additional WiFi Devices==
-On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).
 [[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png|frameless|512x512px]]
-===WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver===
+JMRI can host an LCC "Hub" on your network which LCC devices such as the UWT-100 and UWT-50 can connect to and operate the CS-105. This assumes that you have already configured a profile for JMRI to connect to your CS-105. You MUST have a JMRI version 5.4 or newer to start an LCC Hub compatible with the CS-105.
-===Starting an LCC Hub in JMRI===
+To start an LCC Hub in JMRI, follow these steps:
 #Open JMRI PanelPro.
 #From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. <br>[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png|frameless|529x529px]]
 #A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.
@@ Line 45: / Line 44: @@
 #TCS WiFi Throttles connected to the LCC Hub will have access to the LCC-only options such as the Programming Track.
-==LCC CAN Bus==
+<br />
 The CS-105 integrates an NMRA Standard LCC CAN bus through a dual RJ-45 jack (labeled on the enclosure). This bus topology must meet the following requirements:
@@ Line 56: / Line 81: @@
 These requirements ensure reliable operation in all environments. Practically speaking, the LCC CAN bus is typically resilient to minor deviations from some of these requirements. An LCC Repeater can be used to extend the LCC CAN Bus beyond these limits. TCS recommends the [https://www.rr-cirkits.com/ RR-CirKits] LCC Repeater for this purpose.
-==Auxiliary Bus==
+==Auxiliary Throttles Bus==
 ===Cab Bus Mode===

Dan Mycio at 22:34, 15 August 2023

2023-08-15T22:34:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 22:34, 15 August 2023
Line 1:		Line 1:
	The CS-105 has several interfaces for connecting throttles and other devices. There are capacity limitations to these interfaces out-of-the-box, however the CS-105 can be paired with a number of accessories in order to expand the capacity.		The CS-105 has several interfaces for connecting throttles and other devices. There are capacity limitations to these interfaces out-of-the-box, however the CS-105 can be paired with a number of accessories in order to expand the capacity.

			This page aims to help explain the WiFi connection modes available in the CS-105, as well as the maximum number of wireless throttles (UWT-100's and or UWT-50's) that can be connected at one time in each mode.

			This page also outlines the maximum number of wired throttles that can be connected to the wired throttle busses.

	==Wi-Fi==		==Wi-Fi==

TCSDanM at 00:17, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T00:17:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:17, 7 June 2023
Line 32:		Line 32:

	#Open JMRI PanelPro.		#Open JMRI PanelPro.
	#From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]		#From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. <br>[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]
	#A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.		#A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.

TCSDanM at 00:16, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T00:16:47Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:16, 7 June 2023
Line 32:		Line 32:

	#Open JMRI PanelPro.		#Open JMRI PanelPro.
	#From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]		#From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]
	#A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.		#A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.

TCSDanM at 00:15, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T00:15:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:15, 7 June 2023
Line 18:		Line 18:
	[[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png\|frameless\|512x512px]]		[[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png\|frameless\|512x512px]]

	=== WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver ===		===WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver===
	WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver throttles can be connected to the CS-105 by using JMRI and the WiThrottle Protocol server. Assuming you have already set up a profile for JMRI and your CS-105, open PanelPro or DecoderPro and select Actions > Start WiThrottle Server from the Menu.		WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver throttles can be connected to the CS-105 by using JMRI and the WiThrottle Protocol server. Assuming you have already set up a profile for JMRI and your CS-105, open PanelPro or DecoderPro and select Actions > Start WiThrottle Server from the Menu.

	Alternatively, you can use the WFD-30 or WFD-31 module(s) from WiFiTrax. Connect the WFD to the AUX Cabs port on the CS-105. Ensure the AUX Cabs output is in Cab Bus (NCE/Ramtraxx/SystemOne) mode. These devices will host a WiThrottle server which you can connect to from a cellphone, tablet, etc.		Alternatively, you can use the WFD-30 or WFD-31 module(s) from WiFiTrax. Connect the WFD to the AUX Cabs port on the CS-105. Ensure the AUX Cabs output is in Cab Bus (NCE/Ramtraxx/SystemOne) mode. These devices will host a WiThrottle server which you can connect to from a cellphone, tablet, etc.

	=== Autodiscovery ===		===Autodiscovery===
	The CS-105 uses a standard protocol called mDNS in order for throttles to automatically connect to it when placed on the same network. Using this protocol, the CS-105 broadcasts its existence over the WiFi network so that the throttles know how to find and connect to it.		The CS-105 uses a standard protocol called mDNS in order for throttles to automatically connect to it when placed on the same network. Using this protocol, the CS-105 broadcasts its existence over the WiFi network so that the throttles know how to find and connect to it.

Line 31:		Line 31:
	JMRI can host an LCC "Hub" on your network which LCC devices such as the UWT-100 and UWT-50 can connect to and operate the CS-105. This assumes that you have already configured a profile for JMRI to connect to your CS-105. To start an LCC Hub in JMRi, follow these steps:		JMRI can host an LCC "Hub" on your network which LCC devices such as the UWT-100 and UWT-50 can connect to and operate the CS-105. This assumes that you have already configured a profile for JMRI to connect to your CS-105. To start an LCC Hub in JMRi, follow these steps:

	# Open JMRI PanelPro.		#Open JMRI PanelPro.
	# From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]		#From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]
	# A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.		#A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.


	Running an LCC Hub in JMRI will enable the following possibilities:		Running an LCC Hub in JMRI will enable the following possibilities:

	# (Theoretically) Up to 255 simultaneous UWT connections over WiFi using Hub.		#(Theoretically) Up to 255 simultaneous UWT connections over WiFi using Hub.
	# TCS WiFi Throttles connected to the LCC Hub will have access to the LCC-only options such as the Programming Track.		#TCS WiFi Throttles connected to the LCC Hub will have access to the LCC-only options such as the Programming Track.

	==LCC CAN Bus==		==LCC CAN Bus==

TCSDanM at 00:15, 7 June 2023

2023-06-07T00:15:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:15, 7 June 2023
Line 13:		Line 13:
	[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]		[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]

	===Connecting Additional WiFi Devices===		==Connecting Additional WiFi Devices==
	On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).		On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).

	[[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png\|frameless\|512x512px]]		[[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png\|frameless\|512x512px]]

	===~~=Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub=~~===		=== WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver ===
	~~From~~ the ~~LCC menu~~, ~~choose~~ the ~~Start Hub option~~.		WiThrottle™ and Engine Driver throttles can be connected to the CS-105 by using JMRI and the WiThrottle Protocol server. Assuming you have already set up a profile for JMRI and your CS-105, open PanelPro or DecoderPro and select Actions > Start WiThrottle Server from the Menu.

	~~[[File:JMRI Start Hub~~.~~png\|frameless\|529x529px]]~~		Alternatively, you can use the WFD-30 or WFD-31 module(s) from WiFiTrax. Connect the WFD to the AUX Cabs port on the CS-105. Ensure the AUX Cabs output is in Cab Bus (NCE/Ramtraxx/SystemOne) mode. These devices will host a WiThrottle server which you can connect to from a cellphone, tablet, etc.

	A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.		=== Autodiscovery ===
			The CS-105 uses a standard protocol called mDNS in order for throttles to automatically connect to it when placed on the same network. Using this protocol, the CS-105 broadcasts its existence over the WiFi network so that the throttles know how to find and connect to it.

			Some networks and WiFi routers block or do not support mDNS packets. In this rare case, it may become necessary to configure the CS-105 to use a static IP address and manually configure each throttle to connect using this IP address.

			===Starting an LCC Hub in JMRI===
			JMRI can host an LCC "Hub" on your network which LCC devices such as the UWT-100 and UWT-50 can connect to and operate the CS-105. This assumes that you have already configured a profile for JMRI to connect to your CS-105. To start an LCC Hub in JMRi, follow these steps:

			# Open JMRI PanelPro.
			# From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option. [[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]
			# A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.


			Running an LCC Hub in JMRI will enable the following possibilities:

			# (Theoretically) Up to 255 simultaneous UWT connections over WiFi using Hub.
			# TCS WiFi Throttles connected to the LCC Hub will have access to the LCC-only options such as the Programming Track.

	==LCC CAN Bus==		==LCC CAN Bus==

TCSEngineering at 20:38, 1 October 2022

2022-10-01T20:38:49Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:38, 1 October 2022
Line 20:		Line 20:
	====Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub====		====Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub====
	From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option.		From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option.
	[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|~~518x518px~~]]
			[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|529x529px]]

	A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.		A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.

TCSEngineering at 20:37, 1 October 2022

2022-10-01T20:37:46Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:37, 1 October 2022
Line 15:		Line 15:
	===Connecting Additional WiFi Devices===		===Connecting Additional WiFi Devices===
	On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).		On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).

			[[File:CS-105 with External Hub or Router.png\|frameless\|512x512px]]

	====Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub====		====Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub====

TCSEngineering at 20:33, 1 October 2022

2022-10-01T20:33:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:33, 1 October 2022
Line 13:		Line 13:
	[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]		[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]

	=== Connecting Additional WiFi Devices ===		===Connecting Additional WiFi Devices===
	On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in [[Access Point Mode]] and 10 WiFi connected devices in [[Client Mode]]. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).		On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in Access Point Mode and 10 WiFi connected devices in Client Mode. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).

	==== Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub ====		====Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub====
	From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option.		From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option.
	[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|518x518px]]		[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|518x518px]]

TCSEngineering at 20:32, 1 October 2022

2022-10-01T20:32:41Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:32, 1 October 2022
Line 12:		Line 12:

	[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]		[[File:CS-105 Client Mode.png\|500px]]

			=== Connecting Additional WiFi Devices ===
			On its own, the CS-105 is limited to 4 WiFi connected devices in [[Access Point Mode]] and 10 WiFi connected devices in [[Client Mode]]. However, the number of connected WiFi devices can be expanded by the addition of an LCC hub or router. An LCC hub or router may be connected to the CS-105 operating in either AP Mode or Client Mode by WiFi or may be connect to the CS-105 through the LCC CAN bus (dual RJ-45 jack).

			==== Configuring JMRI as an LCC Hub ====
			From the LCC menu, choose the Start Hub option.
			[[File:JMRI Start Hub.png\|frameless\|518x518px]]
			A window will open indicating that the hub has been started. JMRI also starts advertising itself to the network using mDNS so that other LCC devices can find it.

	==LCC CAN Bus==		==LCC CAN Bus==