COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 7
Shuttle
Switch 7 ON:
Output PROG is limited to 1 A, normally it is limited to
3 A for MX1 and 8 A for MX1HS).
9. The auxiliary inputs (shuttle, AOS… )
Switch 7 and 8 ON:
Service mode programming is locked! Prevents start of the
programming process by mistake; useful for MX1HS, where the PROG output is
r to the track only during a programming
tion mode are used
…
NOT RELEVANT FOR SYSTEMS AND DECODERS FROM 2003 AND UP
on the MX1 or
… on the MX1EC …
MX1HS …
he command stations are equipped with 8 inputs that can be used with track switches or other ex-
rnal input components such as reed switches etc. One of the pins is a 5V output that can be used
supply external switches with the necessary voltage; however, any other positive voltage (up to
used alternatively as a normal track output (”SCHIENE 2”).
Switch 8 ON:
Output provides powe
procedure; driving on the programming track that is normally possible is locked;
may be useful if unsure about the proper installation of a decoder – less chance
of destroying the decoder.
All switches ON:
Erases command station memory; useful if unexplainable
malfunctions point to a possible messed up memory.
… If “old” ZIMO decoders operating in the 8-func
IMO decoders were delivered in the 8-function mode until the year 2002; if these decoders should
in 2003)
mode
IAG jumper).
Bring the VAR switch or jumper in the desired position; the position the
-function mode is
well as the non-working
ode described above should only be used in ex-
Z
not or can not be switched to the 12-function mode the command station, which (beginning
has always been delivered with the 12-function mode on, can be switched to the 8-function
with the following procedure (“general switch-over” of all addresses).
>> Turn off command station (unplug transformer from main); with the un-powered command sta-
tion:
Place the DCC, MOT, VAR switches to OFF and the DIAG switch to ON
(with a MX1EC pull the DCC, MOT, VAR jumpers and install the D
>> Turn on command station (plug-in transformer); with the command station powered up:
switch or jumper is left in deteremines the selected mode:
OFF (or jumper pulled) = 8-function / ON (jumper installed) = 12-function mode.
>> Power down the command station within 10 seconds, place all switches
or jumpers to the normal position (i.e. DCC ON).
>> Command station is ready to resume normal operation.
- or 12
NOTE: A disagreement between the system and decoders regarding the 8
noticed by functions 5 – 8 not operational (not just functions 9 and up!) as
MAN-Bit function!
The “general switch-over” to the (old) 8-function m
ceptional cases; an address specific adjustment is the better choice (either in the decoder with CV
#112 or the system through the cab).
…
(9-pin socket) (10-pin socket)
T
te
to
24V) can also be used to trigger these inputs (i.e. track voltage, which is the case when track
switches are used).
By default (alterable by configuration variables), the first 7 inputs are programmed for shuttle train
operation, switch ladder actuation or as “event inputs” for automatic operating sequences (AOS).
Regarding the allocation of shuttle train inputs: see MX31 manual; stop-over times during shuttle
train operations: see CV’s #41 – 56 in this manual. For definition and operation of AOS’ see chapter
“AOS – Automatic Operating Sequences”, CV’s #100, 101 below and the MX31 manual.
The eighth (last) input can be used (by default) for connecting a panic button that initiates an emer-
gency stop of all locomotives when actuated. Any positive voltage can be used as input, i.e. the 5V
from pin 1 or from the track.
