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PPENDIX
multi
MAUS C
OMPATIBILITY
1. Previous Lokmaus systems
All ROCO digital devices which are based on X-Bus technology can be combined with the
multi
MAUS
.
More information is to be found at the Roco company. Furthermore, as a controller, the
multi
MAUS
can
be connected to an existing TWIN-CENTER using an Uhlenbrock ´Maus adapter´.
2. Add-on devices and decoders
The
multi
MAUS
is compatible with X-Bus systems e.g. the Lenz Digital Plus System (X-Bus and XpressNet).
For more detailed information on connecting the
multi
MAUS
to these systems, contact the respective
manufacturer or consult a specialist or local dealer.
On a system controlled by the
multi
MAUS
, you can use not only locomotives with Fleischmann locomo-
tive decoders but also vehicles with decoders from other manufacturers, as long as they are in line with
the NMRA / DCC standards.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with Fleischmann decoders if the neces-
sary room for installation is available. See the operating manual for the respective decoder.
U
SING
L
OCOMOTIVES
WITHOUT
A
D
IGITAL
DECODER
AND
multi
MAUS
Do not use locomotives without a decoder with the
multi
MAUS
. The locomotive has a completely differ-
ent voltage supply and would cause very disruptive, high frequency noise. There is also a danger that the
motors would become damaged.
It is imperative that you do not connect a normal transformer on the same circuit parallel to the digital
controller. This could destroy the digital booster!
You can also equip existing locomotives with a locomotive decoder. This is a quick and easy process when
using Fleischmann locomotives with a digital interface because the decoder simply has to be plugged into
a socket inside the locomotive. You do not need to perform any mechanical work on these locomotives
because the space for the decoder is already provided. Instructions on how to install a decoder are also
included in the manuals for these locomotives.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with Fleischmann decoders if the neces-
sary room for installation is available. If they are equipped with a digital interface the conversion is just as
easy as with a Fleischmann locomotive.
