LocoBuffer USB connects your Digitrax LocNet to your Windows, Linux, or Mac computer system. The LocoBuffer USB is a lower cost alternative to the Digitrax PR3 for persons not requiring SoundLoader compatibility. The LocoBuffer uses an optical isolated ground that insures protection of your LocoNet layout. Once your LocoNet is connected to the computer, the world of software control and configuration is available to you. Now you can download the free JRMI software and use DecoderPro to configure your decoders and accessories. You can keep all your decoder and consist information in Roster of Locomotives. There are many useful tools in the JRMI software. To read about DecoderPro and download a copy, click on the link below DecoderPro Link JRMI requires the Sun Java Runtime system which is also free and can be downloaded by clicking on the following link Download Java Runtime This is the best way to configure and keep records of your decoder settings. Once installed, DecoderPro can read you locomotive decoder and store it in the Roster by using Loco Identification system. No more worries. Wipe out the decoder settings accidentally, just use DecoderPro to restore them Ulrich Models supports DecoderPro and LocoBuffer - Free tech support. Click here download the LocoBuffer manual

LocoBuffer features

USB 1.1 & 2.0 to LocoNet® interface with type B USB connector Optical isolation between USB and LocoNet® prevents grounding problems Buffered inputs and outputs allow use with all USB supported operating systems CD with drivers for Linux 2.4, Mac OS-9, OS X, MS Windows 98SE, ME, 2K, XP Packaged unit size just 1-1/2" x 3" x 3/4" Ready to run unit with cables and driver CD. Nothing extra required Internal LocoNet® terminator. Allows a LocoBuffer-USB to add LocoNet® device compatibility to other systems 57,600 Baud interface speed No jumpers or switches to set Compatible with existing RR software (JMRI, RR&Co, and WinLok) Installs as a serial VCP (Virtual Com Port) in latest software versions. Hardware handshaking using RTS/CTS Also includes DTR/DSR turn back required by MS Windows XP drivers USB Boot Loader for firmware upgrades Does not require any special hardware to install firmware upgrades Powered directly from USB port - No external power adapter needed Internal option connector allows for future features Planned optional programming track output board (LocoBuffer-PS) Includes USB A-B and LocoNet® cables