{"id":388,"date":"2019-10-25T15:39:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T22:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2023-02-09T12:33:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T20:33:39","slug":"products","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/products\/","title":{"rendered":"LCOS – The Layout Control Operating System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The L<\/strong>ayout C<\/strong>ontrol O<\/strong>perating S<\/strong>ystem (LCOS) is a comprehensive and extensible model railroad layout control system for all scales. LCOS is \u201clocomotive control agnostic,\u201d meaning it works alongside any locomotive control system you use. LCOS is suitable for all layouts, big or small, indoor or outdoor. It is the first truly universal layout control system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCOS nodes are intelligent devices that process complex messages, are configurable in the language of model railroading and perform a wide variety of layout tasks. The Configurator App allows you to configure and manage all of your nodes remotely. The only time you need physical access to a node is when you want to change connections, or when you want to apply a firmware update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basic building block for layout control is the Layout Control Node (LCN), a hardware assembly with LCOS firmware preloaded, plus an nRF24L01+ radio and connectors for peripheral devices. LCN\u2019s come in two main versions: the MASTER, and the CLIENT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCOS requires a minimum of 2 nodes: one Master and at least one Client. The Master provides top level network routing and gateway services, and can support an extensive master control panel. One or more Clients provide services on the layout, communicating with each other and the Master. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system can support up to 781 Clients distributed across a large indoor space or, with enhanced radios, an outdoor space extending up to 4000 ft radius from the central Master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a detailed look at LCOS, see the LCOS Manual<\/a>. When you are ready to prepare to install Lew’s Duino Gear layout control products on your layout, review the LCOS Layout Planning Guide<\/a> for guidance and tips for planning a successful installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Started<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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LC1 – LCOS Layout Starter Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LC1 LCOS Starter Kit<\/a> provides a foundation for LCOS installations, and is a complete solution for a small layout [see LCOS Layout Planning Guide<\/a>]. The kit includes one LCMN Master<\/a> node, one LCCN Standard Client Node<\/a>, one LCBD4 Block Detection kit<\/a>, one DNIN8 Digital Input duinoNode<\/a> and one DNOU8 Digital Output duinoNode<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LC2 – LCOS Layout Foundation Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LC2 Layout Foundation Kit is an advanced starter kit for larger layouts. The kit includes one LCMN Master<\/a> node, two LCCN Standard Client<\/a> Nodes, two LCBD4 Block Detection kits<\/a>, two DNIN8 Digital Input duinoNodes<\/a> and four DNOU8 Digital Output duinoNodes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LC3 – LCOS DCC Layout Starter Kit<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LC3 LCOS DCC Layout Starter Kit<\/a> provides a foundation for LCOS installations with DCC, and is a complete solution for a small layout [see LCOS Layout Planning Guide<\/a>]. The kit includes one LCMN Master<\/a> node, one LCCN Standard Client Node<\/a>, one DNDCC DCC Gateway Node<\/a>, one LCBD4 Block Detection kit<\/a>, one DNIN8 Digital Input duinoNode<\/a> and one DNOU8 Digital Output duinoNode<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LCCN – Standard LCOS Client Node<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

LCCN Client Nodes<\/a> are the layout workhorses of the LCOS System. Every layout will use one or more Client Nodes placed strategically around the layout to provide local services and functions. Each client can handle block detection for up to 8 blocks, manage up to 8 turnout motors and up to 16 signal heads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCNM – LCOS Master Node<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every layout requires one Master node<\/a>. The Master node manages the layout network, supports a primary control panel, and supports the node configuration system. It also provides gateway services to external systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNDCC – DCC Gateway Node<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DNDCC DCC Gateway<\/a> nodes are specialized Client Nodes that attach to your DCC Rail Bus and allow DCC control of LCOS Turnouts and Routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LCBD4 LCOS Client Node Block Detection Kit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Add Block Detection to a Client Node<\/a>. <\/strong>Kit includes 1 x DNCTA Interface board and 2 x DNCT2B Block Power Distribution\/Detection boards to manage 4 blocks. Add up to 2 more DNCT2B boards to manage a total of 8 block on a Client Node.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNCT2B Block Power Distribution\/Detection Boards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Distribute & monitor track power (DC or DCC) to 2 blocks<\/a>. Add up to 2 of these boards to the LCBD4 kit to manage a maximum of 8 blocks on a single Client Node.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\/O Boards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

DNIN8 Input duinoNode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The DNIN8 Input duinoNode<\/a><\/strong> extends Arduino functionality by providing standardized digital input ports for buttons, switches and digital sensors. Each board supplies 8 input ports, and multiple boards can be chained together to provide up to 256 digital inputs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DNOU8 Output duinoNode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The DNOU8 Output duinoNode<\/a><\/strong> extends Arduino functionality by providing 8 high current digital output ports. You need this board if you want to run more than a handful of lights on your layout, or you want to run relays, motors or other inductive devices. Multiple boards can be chained together to provide up to 256 digital output ports!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Layout Control Operating System (LCOS) is a comprehensive and extensible model railroad layout control system for all scales. LCOS is \u201clocomotive control agnostic,\u201d meaning it works alongside any locomotive control system you use. LCOS is suitable for all layouts, big or small, indoor or outdoor. It is the first truly universal layout control system.… Read More »LCOS – The Layout Control Operating System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-388","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/388","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=388"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/388\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2781,"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/388\/revisions\/2781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beaglebay.com\/duinogear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=388"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}