The Helvest journal

Everything You Need to Know About Relays

What Relays Are For Relays are switches that turn a circuit on or off. They work similarly to the switches you use to turn on the lights at home, call an elevator, ring a doorbell, or activate your car’s windshield … Read More

The new Helvest DM100 module: digital made even easier.

Now you know that MVnet is the simplest and easiest way to digitise your system: thanks to LocHaus software, which automatically recognises the devices on the network and enables decoders to be located and programmed graphically, digitising a miniature rail … Read More

The ‘unmanaged’ mode of MVnet

With version 1.2 of LocHaus it is possible to activate an interesting new function of MVnet, the ‘unmanaged’ mode. This mode is an innovative way of utilising the advantages of digital technology to manage small tasks on the system without … Read More

Connecting German Light Signals

With the ES400 module, it’s possible to manage the most common signal aspects of German light signals in a simple and cost-effective manner. In this article, we will explore in detail how to do this. Required Equipment and Programming For … Read More

How to easily program DCC decoders via LocHaus

MVnet and LocHaus are the innovative system that makes it easy to configure and control your model railway network via your computer. But if you prefer the traditional DCC system, you can also use LocHaus to program a decoder and … Read More

FAQ about MVnet

During these months of waiting, many model railway enthusiasts have written to us asking about this innovative product. We think it would be useful to report some frequently asked questions: MVnet is a network for managing accessories: it can connect … Read More

How to connect LocHaus and your layout management software

The MVnet-LocHaus system: Innovation without constraints MVnet and LocHaus are designed to make the management of your model railway’s electronics simpler, more powerful, versatile and reliable. At the same time, we don’t want to offer you a “closed” system, as … Read More

MVNET COMES

MVnet is finally a reality! On 1 December 2023, the innovative network for your model railway is available. What is MVNET MVnet is a network designed to make electronics easier to use. it connects your model railway’s fixed devices directly … Read More

Digitalising old Märklin signals

We at Helvest always try to bring you the latest technology, and this must also apply to fans of ‘vintage’ products. In this context, we have produced this kit MSK10, which will be available by the end of 2023, to … Read More

How are the KB800 and KB800-L programmed in DCC?

The push-button modules are an interesting application of the modular concept at the heart of the Helvest FleX system, and have received considerable interest. In fact, with this module it is possible to control accessories not only digitally, but also … Read More