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Control your Lenz Digital plus (XpressNet) with ModelRailPro

Lenz Digital plus — from the inventors of DCC — uses the XpressNet bus. ModelRailPro connects to a Lenz LZV command station through an LI-USB/LI101 interface over serial. (Connection in progress.)

Brand: Lenz Protocol: XpressNet In progress

Connection settings

Serieel ~57600 baud · XpressNet (LI-USB)

How to connect your Lenz (XpressNet)

  1. Connect your Lenz (XpressNet) to your computer via a USB-serial adapter.
  2. Start the Node.js version of ModelRailPro (serial ports).
  3. Go to Manage → Connection, pick "Lenz (XpressNet)" and select the serial port.
  4. Save. Pick a loco and drive.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Lenz supported yet?
The XpressNet connection is being built (status: in progress). The protocol and commands are in place; on-layout verification follows.
What speed does XpressNet use?
Over an LI-USB interface ModelRailPro defaults to 57600 baud.

Other command stations

DCC-EX

DCC-EX (open source)
DCC-EX / DCCWorks

Z21

Roco / Fleischmann
Z21 LAN (UDP)Works

DR5000

Digikeijs
Z21-compatibel (LAN) + LocoNetWorks

Märklin CS2/CS3

Märklin / Trix
Märklin CAN (UDP)Ready — verify on layout

ECoS

ESU
ECoSnet (TCP)Ready — verify on layout

Twin Center

Fleischmann / Uhlenbrock
P50X (serieel)Ready — verify on layout

Uhlenbrock (LocoNet)

Uhlenbrock / Digitrax
LocoNetIn progress