It is an interface between my model railway and my computer which has the software to operate it. Thus some interesting new options are available such as, for example, wireless control with an ipod or an iphone. None the less, there are still no drivers available for lenz li usb on windows 8. The 23151 usb lan interface allows you to connect your lenz command station to a computer or wireless router. The pin assignment is shown in the illustration on the right. Have used computer control on my railway using a lenz xpressnet interface. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline lenz li usbethernet computer interface lenz23151 li usbethernet computer interface. Lenz digital 23151 any or multiple scales usb dcc computer interface and ethernet gateway with software. Its replaced by the lan usb 23151 which has both lan and usb interfaces. The supplier of this item is temporarily closed due to the coronavirus situation.
Lenz 23151 usb lan interface the 23151 usb lan interface allows you to connect your lenz command station to a computer or wireless router. The lenz interface 23151 and the iphone three easy steeps. However recent versions of jmri decoder pro do work. Lenz digital 23151 usb dcc computer interface and ethernet gateway with software.
The software included with the interface allows you to drive locomotives from a pc or to reprogram them easily, with full explanations of the cvs on lenz dcc decoders. I have installed it as instructed in the lenz manual but all i get when i try to run any of the software that comes with it is a message saying no interface lisub found. Lenz dcc computer interface module l usb ethernet 23151 ebay. The interface connects to the command station via xpressnet and when connected to a computer will facilitate decoder programmming, on screen controls or full computer automation when used with suitable software. They have the necessary software to upgrade lenz equipment to v3. Lenz liusb ethernet pc interface tonys train exchange.
Lenz li usb driver for windows download if you choose to use an xpa and a hayes compatible modem to control your xpressnet based system, you will be limited to control of locomotives and accessory decoders. Lenz elektronik li usb now has a special edition for these windows versions. In addition to the usb port the new digital plus interface offers an ethernet gateway for connecting the system to a pc or to a router. Internally, the device contains a the usb connection on the device is provided by a microchip chipset that registers itself as a usb cdcacm abstract control model device. Windows 7, windows 7 64 bit, windows 7 32 bit, windows 10, windows 10 64 bit, windows 10 32 bit, windows 8, windows 7 ultimate 64bit, windows 7 home premium 64bit, windows 7 enterprise microsoft windows nt 64bit, windows 10 mobile 64bit, windows 8 32bit. None the less, there are still no drivers available for lenz li usb on windows 8 or windows 7 for that matter.
It works using wifi connecting to a lenz 23151 interface and a wireless router. Lenz 23150 dcc computer interface module liusb liusb. All i had to do then was work out which com port was the li usb and which one the programmer. While programming on the programming track, it is possible to read out cv value per the instructions the interface may be used only with digital plus by lenz components. Offered for sale here is a lenz 23150 li usb computer interface module. The software included with the interface allows you to drive locomotives from a pc or to reprogramme them easily, with full explantions of the cvs on lenz dcc decoders. I would like to reconfigure the ip address information as described in the lenz information lan usb interface manual so it will work on my wireless network which does not have an ip address starting with 192. Lenz elektronik gmbh has not released any 64bit drivers for their liusb interface. Lenz elektronik gmbh guarantees faultfree operation if you follow the advice below.
If you prefer looking on a touch screen instead of watching the smooth operation of the trains, we already have a solution with the lenz art. The usb connection on the device is provided by a microchip chipset and registers itself as a usb cdcacm abstract control model device. The new digital plus li usb ethernet interface not only offers a usb interface but also an ethernet interface which facilitates the connection of the devise to a pc andor a router. Does anybody know where to find some free versions of li usb. Lenz 23151 interface usb ethernet for connection an pc and. The lenz interface 23151 and the iphone user of an iphone or an ipod touch can easily connect to an dcc model railroad with the lenz interface 23151. I just purchased a lenz 23151 interface from modellbahnshop lippe to be used with the touchcab iphone app on a wireless network. Fort the liusbethernet lenz part number 23151 in usb mode with jmri, you must first install a software driver on your computer. We should be able to use this to connect using one of the supported xpressnet computer interfaces, but the limitations of this port have not been. The new digital plus li usb ethernet interface not only offers a usb interface, but also an ethernet interface which facilitates the connection of the device to a pc andor router. Connect the liusb ethernet interface via xpressnet to the command station and via ethernet to a router. Next i tried the lan but i cannot find how to connect to it. Both devices use industrystandard usb serial converters and w10 knows the drivers needed. Lenz dcc 23151 li usb ethernet computer interface module brand new in bo.
Lenz liusbethernet computer interface dcc hobby supply. Third party software like touchcab is available for your ipod touch or iphone giving you a moble app capable. New lan usb pc interface from lenz in addition to the usb port the new digital plus interface offers an ethernet gateway for connecting the system to a pc or router. Since upgrading to windows 10 i found i need more new drivers for the usb port. I have tried it opn 2 differenc computers one running window. The new lenz interface offers both lan and usb connection to a computer and lan connection to a router for wifi control. If the item is showing as sold out then we have sold out and are not taking any further backorders for this item until the supplier reopens.
Lenz was represented in the us by tried and true trains debbie ames from 1995 to 2012. You need to always read the product insert or if you. Thus some interesting new options are available such as wireless control with an ipod or a smartphone iphone. Lenz digital 23151 usb dcc computer interface and ethernet. The intention here was for the pc to connect via the usb interface, and the lan to connect to a wireless router of your choice, which then allows you to use a smart phone with suitable app to act as a wireless throttle to the lenz system. The software included with the interface allows you to operate locomotives from a pc or program them easily, with full explanations of the cvs on lenz dcc decoders. This opens up interesting new possibilities for model railway control, now wireless control using an ipod touch or iphone is a reality. Lenz lan usb 23151 loading on windows vista plus fixing.
All of the answers to that product are at lenz 23151 lan usb interface for pc and mac. Product description in addition to the usb port the new digital plus interface offers an ethernet gateway for connecting the system to a pc or to a router. I have invested in a lenz 23151 so that i could convert my lenz system to lan as well. I use the lan connection directly to the pc via a crossover ethernet cable. Lenz 23151 usb and ethernet interface model railways direct. Lenz lan usb 23151 loading on windows vista a look at the loading process plus how to troubleshoot in the rare occasions there is a problem.
The software included with the interface allows you to operate locomotives from a pc or program them easily, with full explanations of the cvs on lenz. Included in the sale are li usb module installation instructions software and driver cd use as coaster only see below xpressnet and usb cables the modules internal firmware is at 3. Information lanusb interface 23151 page 5 if you want to connect the interface 23151 to the terminal screws lmab of a lz100lzv100 command station, simply cut the cable in the middle and connect the cable wires to the corresponding terminal screws. The lenz liusbethernet lenz part number 23151 is a revised version of the liusb which includes a builtin ethernet adapter. Anyway once id set the ip of the lenz interface to something my router wanted to talk to at this point connected by a bright red 10 metre ethernet cable not exactly wireless is it remarked my wife. The new digital plus interface not only offers a usb interface, but also an ethernet interface which facilitates the connection of the interface to a pc or router. Now you can control your model railway wirelessly with your iphone or ipod touch. Should you need service, the only authorized lenz service centre for north america is tla custom models. Now however ive upgraded to the 23151 lan usb interface. I am having problems getting my lenz 23151 usb interface to work. This opens up interesting new possibilities for model railway control, for example wireless. Li usb ethernet interface offers a usb and an ethernet interface for connection computer andor router. You just need a wifi router, a network cable and the app touchcab. This means that if you own a computer with a 64bit platform and a 64bit operating system, you are unable to use your liusb hardware.
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