Operating The Multimaus; Start; First Time Use; Type Of Locomotive Access - Roco multiMAUS Manuel

Operating the multiMAUS

Despite its numerous options, operation of the multiMAUS is simple and intuitive. A concept which had already
been successfully introduced for the Lokmaus models of the first and second generation. The following shows you
how to operate the multiMAUS based on practical examples.
If problems occur during operation or programming, hints, tips and error messages can be found starting on
page 57.
1.

Start

After starting up the multiMAUS, the display screen shows the word "multiMAUS" in animated lettering. The
multiMAUS then switches to drive mode and displays the first locomotive.
1.1. First-time use
When connecting the multiMAUS for the first time, there is only one lo-
comotive (address 3) in the library ("library mode" factory setting). The
display screen shows the locomotive symbol, the standstill symbol "II"
(i.e. the locomotive is stopped) together with the right arrow and the let-
tering "LOK 1" so that you can drive the locomotive immediately.
If you have purchased the multiMAUS with a starter set, the locomotive
from the set is already fully programmed. You can also drive this locomotive
immediately (section 3).
1.2. An already used multiMAUS
If you have already used the multiMAUS, the locomotive last controlled is displayed – regardless if you
used the library or the address mode.
While scrolling with the "arrow keys" you see all settings of the traction operations, i.e. drive direction,
name or address of the locomotive, selected functions. If you unplug and re-insert a slave multiMAUS,
it recognizes this information unlike a master multiMAUS, which only shows the standstill symbol "II"
and the right arrow.
2.

Type of locomotive access

The multiMAUS has two locomotive access options:
Using the factory-set library mode: see section 2.1.
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Using address mode, i.e. using the locomotive address directly: see section 2.2.
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You switch between the modes by pressing the "shift" key together with the "locomotive / turnout" key.

2.1. Library mode

Locomotive library mode is a database which gives you the option of saving 64 locomotives with a
name (5 characters), locomotive address and the required speed steps. Entries are only saved in the
multiMAUS and not in the locomotive decoder.
The decoder locomotive address therefore always has to be changed using "CV1" (see "Quick-pro-
gramming" on page 42). You will be required to make the changes in the library as well.
Screen display (in the example, the "S 3/6" series steam locomotive):
Locomotive name (in this case "S 3/6") and loco symbol,
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Direction of travel (in this case: the locomotive was or is stopped, the
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arrow shows the last direction of travel),
Light (in this case: the locomotive lighting is switched on),
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F1 and F4 (in this case: the activated locomotive functions).
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