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You can also operate LokSound decoders with extended addresses
(4-digit addresses). The supported values range from 128 – 10239.
The extended address is stored in CVs 17 and 18. You must activate
the usage of the extended address by setting bit 5 in CV 29.
If you want to use your LokSound with the extended address it is
practical to program this address directly with your digital system:
most modern digital systems have a menu for programming long
addresses. The command station not only programs CV 29 cor-
rectly but also assures the correct storage of the values for the long
address in CV 17 and 18.
Both the primary and the extended address may be changed at
any time using service mode (on the programming track).
Some DCC systems (such as ESU ECoS, ESU Navigator) will allow
the decoder address to be modified using Programming On The
Main. LokSound will accept the programming commands, but the
following restrictions apply:
• If the decoders primary address is enabled, the decoder will accept
a new primary address and follow this immediately.
• If the decoders primary address is enabled, the decoder will accept
a new secondary address (write of CV 17, 18).
• If the decoders extended address is enabled, the decoder will only
accept a new primary address. You can not change an extended
address to another number using Programming On The Main.
3.4.2. Configuring the decoders behaviour
3.4.2.1. Acceleration / Deceleration
Acceleration and brake time can be set independently of each
other. Therefore, you could for instance program a short accelera-
tion and a much longer brake time. The time for accelerating from
0 to maximum speed is adjusted in CV 3 while deceleration is set
in CV 4. Permitted values are 0 ( no delay ) to 63.
The times set in these CVs work speed dependant. Therefore, the
acceleration distance and the brake distance are longer at high
speeds. In other words, the faster the locomotive moves, the lon-
ger is the distance until it stops.
3.4.2.2. Starting voltage, VMax
LokSound decoders know 256 speed steps internally. They can be
adapted to the characteristic of the locomotive and allocated to
the actual available speed steps (14, 28, or 128):
You can adjust the driving characteristics yourself: enter the start
voltage in CV 2 and the maximum speed in CV 5. The values of
the start and maximum speed are dependent on each other.
Selecting a max speed that is lower than the start speed or higher
than the maximum speed could lead to some erratic driving per-
formance.
3.4.2.3. Shunting mode
The shunting mode reduces the speed to about 50%. Thus, you
have smoother control of your locomotive in the lower speed
ranges, which is important for shunting.
3.4.2.4. Analogue mode
The LokSound can also be used on conventional layouts. By de-
fault, this option is enabled. If you don’t want to use the LokSound
on conventional layouts, please disable the analog mode by clear-
ing bit 2 of CV 29. Disabling this mode is useful if you plan to use
some automatic braking modes.
3.4.3. Brake sectors
Brake sectors have the purpose to slow down the locomotive in-
dependently from the commands issued by the command station.
Frequently, this function serves for stopping a train in front of a
red signal. If a LokSound detects a brake command, it will slow
down with the programmed deceleration and then stop. After this
enforced stop, the locomotive will accelerate again as per the pro-
grammed values in CV 3.
Depending on the type of digital system, there are several options
on how to influence the decoder so that it stops the train.
Decoder settings
Decoder settings
