JMRI can connect to a Märklin Command Station 2 using the built in Ethernet interface.
It is possible for multiple PCs to connect to a CS2 using IP/UDP.
The CS2 uses its own CAN BUS protocol running over UDP; responses from the CS2 are sent out as a broadcast message and therefore the PCs connecting to the CS2 must be in the same IP subnet otherwise the reply messages will not get seen.
This implementation of the CS2 CAN protocol was developed and tested on CS2 firmware version 2.
Support for the Märklin CS2 was first available in JMRI 3.1.1.
Consisting, and Programming are not yet supported.
To configure the connection:
Turnouts, Sensors, Throttle and power support is available for a JMRI-connected CS2 unit.
Throttle support includes the ability to select a specific protocol (Märklin, DCC & mfx)
0x4467. Press
[Send] and wait for a reply from the CS2 connection to appear in the Reply field.
Since JMRI 5.3.5 JMRI can connect using a CC-Schnitte USB interface.
The CC-Schnitte is a third party USB interface for the Marklin CAN Bus. It is usually directly attached to the 60113 Digital Connector Box, with the MobileStation 2 attached to the second port. In the Marklin system, the Connector Box receives commands from devices attached to the CAN Bus. It acts as a mini booster, but also translates them into a proper DCC/mm2/mfx signal. CC-Schnitte combines with the Connector Box in a fashion similar as the already supported CentralStation 2.
To configure the connection: