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user manual LokSound / LokSoundXL V3, 1st edition, 07/2004
Signal dependent train control by ZIMO
LokSound detects and responds to the H, L, U-signals
transmitted by the ZIMO MXHLU modules and the
MX9 modules. Write value 2 in CV 51.
5.2.6. Märklin® address
In order to be able to use functions F5 to F9 with the
Märklin® 6021 command station LokSound decoders
have a second Märklin® address. It is always the
following number to the actual address. Set bit 3 in
CV 49.
5.3 Adjusting CVs
After having been introduced to the effects controlled
by CVs in chapters 5.1 and 5.2 we now need to clarify
how to set the CVs. In principle there are 3 possibilities:
•
With a PC and LokProgrammer (article no. 53450)
•
With a DCC compatible digital command station
(e.g. Intellibox, Lenz digital plus)
•
With Märklin® 6021
Depending on the system used the procedure varies.
5.3.1 Using LokProgrammer
The LokProgrammer by
ESU electronic solutions
ulm GmbH & Co. KG
offers the easiest method to
adjust CVs of LokSound decoders:
It is done with a mouse click on your MS-Windows®
computer. The PC saves you searching for various CV
numbers and values. With the LokProgrammer you
can also modify the sounds of LokSound decoders
and you may also create your own sound effects.
You may purchase the LokProgrammer (article no.
53450) at model train outlets complete with detailed
operating instructions.
The LokProgrammer part no. 50450 is not suitable for
programming LokSound decoders version 3.0.
5.3.2 Using DCC systems
There is no „one fits all“ instruction for programming
of CVs with various DCC systems. There are too many
differences between the popular DCC systems.
Whenever possible you should use the DCC direct
mode (CV programming by setting individual bytes
with Uhlenbrock®) or DCC paged mode. Refer to
chapter 9 „programming“ of the user manual for the
Intellibox. In particular read chapter 9.5
„programming of DCC decoders“ very carefully.
Programming should be done in the „CV-
programming byte-wise“ mode.
Lenz digital plus
There are various software versions available of the
Lenz digital plus command station. You need firmware
version 2.3 or 3.0 in order to program LokSound
decoders. Contact Lenz for more details regarding
upgrades of older versions.
Use „paged CV“ mode for programming. Depending
on the firmware version the „CV mode“ might cause
problems.
Older command stations such as „Digital plus“, „Lenz
compact“ and „Arnold Digital“ create another
phenomenon:
Programming is not possible.
The Lenz command station displays „err02“, the
Arnold command station „short circuit“:
This is caused by the very sensitive overload protection
of the digital system. The LokSound decoder with the
built in audio amplifier uses a higher current than
other decoders and thus triggers the overload
protection. To rectify this, solder a 47 Ohm (0,5 Watt)
resistor in one of the two wires connecting the digital
command station with the programming track. See
figure 13.
Brake sections / change CV value
Figure
13:
Lenz
command
station
with
47
Ohm
resistor
resistor 47
Ω
program track
central unit
