As described in chapter 3.1.1.2 the long address is split into two CVs. The
byte with the higher value of the address is in CV 17. This byte determines the
range in which the extended address will be located. For instance, if you
enter the value 192 in CV 17 then the extended address may be between 0
and 255.
If 193 is written into CV 17 then the extended address will be between 256
and 511. You can continue this up to addresses with values of 9984 and 10239.
The possible values are shown in the table below.
To programme a long address you first of all need to calculate the values for CV
17 and CV 18 and then programme it. Please note that it is not possible to
programme addresses via the programming mode “POM”.
To programme the long address proceed as follows:
l
First you determine the desired address, for instance 4007.
l
Then you look for the appropriate address range in the table below. The value
to be entered into CV 17 can be found in the column on the right. In our
example, it is 207.
The value for CV 18 is established as follows:
desired address
4007
minus
first address in the address range -
3840
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
––––
equals
value for CV 18
167
l
167 is therefore the value to be entered in CV 18. Thus your decoder is now
programmed to address 4007.
If you wish to read out the address of a locomotive please read the values of
CV 17 and CV 18 one after another and proceed then in reverse order:
Let’s assume you have read:
CV 17 = 196; CV 18 = 147. Look up the corresponding address range showing
in the table below.The first possible address within this range is 1024. Then you
have to add the value from CV 18 and you arrive at the locomotive address:
1024 + 147 = 1171
AddressRange
AddressRange
AddressRange
from
to
CV17 from
to
CV17 from
to
CV17
0
255
192
3584
3839
206
7168
7423
220
256
511
193
3840
4095
207
7424
7679
221
512
767
194
4096
4351
208
7680
7935
222
768
1023
195
4352
4607
209
7936
8191
223
1024
1279
196
4608
4863
210
8192
8447
224
1280
1535
197
4864
5119
211
8448
8703
225
1536
1791
198
5120
5375
212
8704
8959
226
1792
2047
199
5376
5631
213
8960
9215
227
2048
2303
200
5632
5887
214
9216
9471
228
2304
2559
201
5888
6143
215
9472
9727
229
2560
2815
202
6144
6399
216
9728
9983
230
2816
3071
203
6400
6655
217
9984 10239
231
3072
3327
204
6656
6911
218
3328
3583
205
6912
7167
219
5.1.1. Write address
5.1.2. Read out address
6. Support and Assistance
5. Appendix
CV Name
Description
Range Default
53 Control
Defines the Back EMF voltage, which
0 - 255
150
Reference
the motor should generate at maximum
voltage
speed. The higher the efficiency of the
motor, the higher this value may be set.
If the engine does not reach maximum
speed, reduce this parameter.
54 Load control “K”-component of the internal
0 - 255
55
parameter “K” PI-controller. Defines the effect of load
control. The higher the value, the
stronger the effect of Back EMF control.
55 Load control “I”-component of the internal
0 - 255
18
parameter “I” PI-controller. Defines the momentum
(inertia) of the motor. The higher the
momentum of the motor (large flywheel
or bigger motor diameter, the lower this
value has to be set).
56 Operating
0 - 100%
1 - 255
255
range of
Defines up to which speed in %
load control
load control will be active. A value
of 32 indicates that load control
will be effective up to half speed.
63 Sound volume 0 = low, 192 = max. volume
1 - 192
128
124 Extended
Additional important settings for
-
21
Configuration LokSound Decoders
#2
Bit Description
Value
0 Bi-directional bit: Enable
1
driving direction when shifting
0
direction
Disable driving direction
1 Disable decoder lock
0
with CV 15 / 16
Enable decoder lock with
2
CV 15 / 16
2 Disable serial protocol for
0
C-Sinus
Enable serial protocol for
4
C-Sinus
4 Adaptive regulation frequency
0
Constant regulation frequency
16
125 Starting voltage
0 - 255
70
Analogue DC
126 Maximum
0 - 255
120
speed
Analogue DC
127 Starting
0 - 255
60
voltage AC
128 Maximum
0 - 255
160
speed
Analogue AC
Bit Function
Value
2 Disable analogue operation
0
Enable analogue operation
4
3 Disable RailCom
®
0
Enable RailCom
®
8
4 Speed curve through CV 2, 5, 6
0
Speed curve through CV 67 - 94 16
5 Short addresses (CV 1) in
0
DCC mode
Long addresses (CV 17 + 18)
32
in DCC mode
CV Name
Description
Range Default
31 Index
Selection page for CV257-512
16
16
register H
32 Index
Selection page for CV257-512
0, 2, 3
0
register L
49 Extended
Additional important settings for
0 - 255
19
Configuration LokSound Decoders
#1
Bit Description
Value
0 Enable Load control (Back-EMF)
1
Disable Load control (Back-EMF)
0
1 DC Motor PWM frequency
20kHz motor pulse frequency
0
40 kHz motor pulse frequency
2
2 Märklin
®
Delta Mode
Disable Märklin
®
Delta Mode
0
Enable Märklin
®
Delta Mode
4
3 Märklin
®
2nd address
Disable Märklin
®
2nd address
0
Enable Märklin
®
2nd address
8
4 Automatic DCC speed step
detection
Disable DCC speed step
0
detection
Enable DCC speed step
16
detection
5 LGB
®
function button mode
Disable LGB
®
function button
0
mode
Enable LGB
®
function button
32
mode
6 Zimo
®
Manual Function
Disable Zimo
®
Manual Function
0
Enable Zimo
®
Manual Function
64
7 Reserved
0
128
50 Analogue
Selection of allowed analogue modes
0 - 3
3
mode
Bit Function
Value
0 AC Analogue Mode
(if implemented, refer to
section 7.3.)
Disable AC Analogue Mode
0
Enable AC Analogue Mode
1
1 DC Analogue mode
Disable DC Analogue mode
0
Enable DC Analogue Mode
2
52 Load control “K”-component of the internal
0 - 255
5
parameter «K» PI-controller for the low speed steps.
for slow
Defines the effect of load control.
driving
The higher the value, the stronger the
effect of Back EMF control.
Programming Table – List of most important CVs
In principle, the Märklin
®
modules 72441 / 72442 apply a DC voltage to the track
instead of the digital signals. Provided bit 3 and bit 4 in CV 27 is set, then LokSound
decoders detect this voltage and will stop the train (CV 27 = Value 24). The signal
generated by these modules looks the same as DC from conventional DC-
transformers. The LokSound could possible misinterpret this and switch to the
analogue mode instead of brake. If you wish to control the decoder with DCC
signals and keep your Märklin
®
brake sectors then you should switch off the DC
analogue mode by deleting bit 1 in CV 50.
LokSound V4.0 decoder support the ABC braking technique introduced by Lenz
®
.
In order to use this function a group of anti-parallel diodes will be soldered to one
half of the track. The resulting voltage drop generates an asymmetrical DCC signal.
LokSound decoders will detect the difference between the left and right half of the
signal. If desired, the decoder will be stopped.
To be able to use the ABC technique you also need, beside the adequate
LokSound V4.0 decoder, an appropriate brake module. The ABC technique can
only be operated with boosters offering an exact symmetrical output. We do not
recommend the use of Boosters that do not offer the above facility.
l
If you wish to stop the LokSound decoder when the track signal is stronger
on the right side than on the left side (the diodes are also installed on the
left side), set bit 0 in CV 27.
l
If you wish to stop the LokSound decoder when the track signal is stronger
on the left side than on the right side (the diodes are also installed on the
right side), set bit 1 in CV 27.
l
If you want to stop the decoder no matter in which half of the track the
diodes are set, please set bit 0 and bit 1 in CV 27 (CV 27 = 3).
The LokSound allows the individual volume control of each sound. Please refer
to the following table to see which CV you need to change:
Function
Slot
CV
Value
Master volume control
63
180
Steam Chuffs (left side)
1
259
128
Steam Chuffs (right side)
2
267
-
Steam whistle volume control
3
275
128
Blower
4
283
120
Coal shoveling
5
291
90
Coupler clank
8
315
128
Cylinder blow out
9
323
128
Safety valve
12
347
128
Curve squeal
15
371
128
Signal whistle
16
379
128
Rail Clank #1
17
387
128
Rail Clank #2
18
395
128
Injector
20
411
128
Steam hiss («water boiling»)
24
443
100
Random sounds
-
451
64
Brake squeal
-
459
70
Acceleration and brake time can be set independently of each other. Therefore,
you could for instance programme a short acceleration 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 longer is the distance until it stops.
LokSound decoders know 255 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):
Motor characteristic via CV 2, 5, and 6:
enter the start voltage in CV 2 and
the maximum speed in CV 5. CV 6 corresponds with the speed at a medium
speed step. Thus, you can define a kink in the speed curve. This mode is active if
bit 4 = 0 in CV 29.
The values of the start, mid and maximum speed are dependent on each other.
Selecting a mid speed that is lower than the start speed or higher than the
maximum speed could lead to some erratic driving performance. Therefore
always adhere to the principle: start voltage < mid speed < maximum speed.
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.
The LokSound can also be used on conventional layouts. By default, this option
is enabled. If you don’t want to use the LokSound on conventional layouts, please
disable the analogue mode by clearing bit 2 of CV 29. Disabling this mode is
useful if you plan to use some automatic braking modes.
Brake sectors have the purpose to slow down the locomotive independently 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 programmed
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.
In order to activate the DC brake mode you must set bit 3 in CV 27. The decoder
will start brake once it moves from a digital sector into a DC sector provided
the brake mode is active and the polarity of the track voltage does NOT match
the current direction of travel. The locomotive will stop taking into account the
programmed deceleration.
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3.2.2.6. Analogue mode
3.2.4. Adjust the sound volume
3.2.3. Brake Sectors
3.2.3.1. DC Brake Mode
3.2.3.2. Märklin
®
Brake Mode
3.2.2.2. Starting voltage, Max and Medium Speed
3.2.2.5. Shunting mode
CV Name
Description
Range Default
1 Locomotive
DCC/Motorola
®
address of locomotive
1 - 127
03
address
2 Start voltage
Sets the minimum speed of
0 - 75
02
the locomotive
3 Acceleration
This value multiplied by 0.869 is the time
0 - 64
35
from stop to maximum speed.
4 Deceleration
This value multiplied by 0.869 is the time
0 - 64
35
from maximum speed to stop.
5 Maximum
Maximum speed of locomotive
0 - 64
64
speed
6 Vmid
Medium speed of locomotive
0 - 64
18
13 Analogue
Status of functions F1 to F8 in
0 - 255
01
mode F1-F8
analogue mode
Bit Description
Value
0 Function F1
1
1 Function F2
2
2 Function F3
4
3 Function F4
8
4 Function F5
16
5 Function F6
32
6 Function F7
64
7 Function F8
128
17 Extended
Long address of the loco. CV 17 contains
192 -
192
18 locomotive
byte with higher value, CV18 contains byte
9999
address
with lower value. Only active when function
in CV 29 is switched on (see below).
19 Consist
Address for consist operation.
0 - 255
0
Address
1 - 127 consist address active, normal
direction 129 - 255 consist address active
reverse direction
27 Brake mode
Allowed brake modes
28
Bit Function
Value
0 ABC braking, voltage
1
higher on the right hand side
1 ABC braking, voltage higher
2
on the left hand side
2 ZIMO
®
HLU brakes active
4
3 Brake on DC, if polarity
8
against driving direction
4 Brake on DC, wenn Polarität
16
gleich wie Fahrtrichtung
28 RailCom
®
Settings for RailCom
®
131
Configuration Bit Function
Value
0 Channel 1 Address broadcast
0
disabled
Channel 1 Address broadcast
1
enabled
1 No data transmission allowed
0
on Channel 2
Data transmission allowed on
2
Channel 2
29 Configuration The most complex CV within the DCC
14
register
standards. This register contains
important information, some of which
are only relevant for DCC operation.
Bit Function
Value
0 Normal direction of travel
0
Reversed direction of travel
1
1 14 speed steps DCC
0
28 or 128 speed steps DCC
2
4. Decoder Reset
You can reset the decoder to the default settings at any time. Enter the value 08
in CV 08.
5.1. Programming Long Addresses
Your model train dealer or hobby shop is your competent partner for all questions
regarding your LokSound decoder. In fact he is your competent partner for all
questions around model trains.
There are many ways to get in touch with us. For enquiries please use either email
or fax (don’t forget to provide your own fax-no. or email address) and we will
reply within a few days.
Please call our hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can’t be dealt
with by email or fax. The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter
delays. Rather send an email or fax and also check our website for more
information. You will find many hints under “Support / FAQ” and even
feedback from other users that may help you with your particular question.
Of course we will always assist you; please contact us at:
USA & Canada (English support), please contact:
Phone:
+1 (570) 649-5048
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm (CT)
Fax:
+1 (866) 591-6440
Email:
Mail:
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Phone:
++49 (0) 700 - 56 57 68 63
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00am - 12:00am
Fax:
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Email:
Mail:
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- Technischer Support -
D-89081 Ulm
Internet: www.esu.eu
3.2.2.1. Acceleration / Deceleration
3.2.2. Configuring the decoders behaviour
Before you change any of the volume control CVs, please make sure that
the
CV 31 is set to 16 and CV 32 = 1
! These two CVs are used as index
selection registers to distinguish between the real function of CV 257 - 511.
The master volume control CV 63 controls all sound effects. The resulting sound
volume for each individual sound effect therefore is a mixture of the master volume
control settings and the individual volume control sliders.
When you adjust the volume levels, please keep in mind that you should not exceed
the maximum mixer levels to avoid a condition called “clipping” which occurs
when the sum of two or more signals exceeds the capacity of the output channel.
3.2.3.3. Lenz
®
ABC Brake Mode
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