An Introduction to the CDI Configuration Tool Guide

Table of contents

1. An Introduction to the CDI Configuration Tool Guide
   1. CDI Introduction
   2. Getting Started
   3. References

CDI Introduction

Configuration Description Information (CDI) is static information describing the configuration options for an LCC Node. CDI Configuration Tools provide access to the CDI for each of the LCC Nodes in a network. Access includes seeing and changing the configuration for the Node. LCC Node firmware typically stores the CDI configuration in permanent memory for quick retrieval.

There are several options for CDI Configuration Tools:

1. JRMI provides the Configure Nodes tool integrated into both DecoderPro and PanelPro applications.
2. Model Railroad System provides the OpenLCB.exe configuration tool as part of their open source offering.

Getting Started

Open JRMI’s CDI Configuration Tool

1. Open DecoderPro
2. Click on OpenLCB_CAN in the top toolbar
3. Select Configure Nodes
4. OpenLCB Network Tree dialog window opens
5. Click on twisty for the LCC Node to be configured
6. Select Open Configuration dialog
7. New window opens showing the CDI for the LCC Node.
8. Each CDI configuration segment is shown with a title and a twisty to open
9. Click on twisty to open and show the CDI

References

• Deepwoods Software’s Model Railroad System (Robert Heller)
• LCC FAQ Handout
• LCC Standards