MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 13
A group can also control up to
8 single functions
(single light bulb/LED, uncoupler etc.), This is
why it is necessary to divide the module outputs into corresponding groups during address pro-
gramming (e.g. 4 groups with 8 single functions each, 2 groups with 8 paired function each or 2
groups of single functions and 1 group of paired functions), because with 8 single functions each
output requires its dedicated key whereas in the paired mode one key controls two outputs. See
chapter “Module Programming” and the MX8 manual for details.
If single functions are selected, each number key can operate in either the default mode “always
on” (= press function key turns function on, press again to turn off) or the momentary mode (=
function is on only as long as the function key is pressed), with the help of the E-procedure “MD”
or via the SWI menu.
♦
True position feedback
can be utilized by the cab if the accessory decoder or module supports it
and the turnout actuator is equipped with end switches. This feature is activated with the E-
procedure M/D (for each key separate).
The feedback information is sent to the MX8 using the CAN bus, via bidirectional communication
(= RailCom) or ZIMO acknowledgments in case of accessory decoders. The cab’s LED of a thrown
turnout keeps flashing until the appropriate feedback is received. Continuous flashing therefore in-
dicates that the turnout didn’t operate as expected.
♦
The function of each
soft key
is marked in the display for most situations; e.g. switching between
the EXPERT and GUEST mode or operating turnouts defined for soft keys etc; with the exception
of soft key M, which almost always leads to a menu: the LOCO menu when in the LOCO mode,
from there to other menus if desired such as the SYSTEM or CAB menu.
Standard prompting for Turnout switching
EXPERT mode with soft key III using soft keys
WHERE TO AND BACK? Current address remains active, returns to SWI mode when finished.
►
Start an
E-Procedure
with
key sequence E - x
(E, followed by the key for the appropriate E-
procedure), use the “A” key to accept the changes made and exit E-procedures or use the “E” key
to exit without any changes taking place,
►
E- MN
(press and hold “E” followed by “MN”) starts
programming
in service mode (
SERV MODE
PROG
on the programming track), exit programming with the “E” key,
►
E- F
or
E - W
(press “E” together with the “F” or “W” key) starts
programming
on the main
(OP. M.
PROG)
, exit with “E” key.
►
The
soft key M
opens the MENU (see chapter “MENU”); return with the E key if no other state is
entered with the selected menu item (may need to be actuated several times).
WHERE TO? Current address will be deactivated.
►
Deactivate current address with the
“A” key
(or
-
A)
-> changes cab to
Address Input
mode
(yellow), NOTE: use of A key is only possible in OPERATOR mode – in EXPERT mode use
-
A
,
or
►
Deactivate current address and activate next address from the
recall memory
with the
“W” key
(which is the address that was deactivated last) or
►
Deactivate and
cancel
current address (from the recall memory) with the
“C” key.
Also activates the
next address automatically from the recall memory (same as with “W” key), or
►
Deactivate current address with the
“F” key
-> switches to the
LOCO mode
(green), whereby the
last active loco address (or consist) will be activated, or
►
Open the recall memory table
(SWI RECALL MEM)
by pressing the
“A” key twice
(press key
twice within half a second) -> Tabular display of the recall memory (red), “A” key activates selec-
tion and “E” key exits; see chapter “recall memory”, or
►
Open the
LIST of NAMES
with simultaneous
E-4
(press “E” ahead of “4” key) or
A + A + 4
(press
key A twice followed by the #4 key) -> Tabular display of names (yellow), “A” key activates selec-
tion and “E” key exits; see chapter “recall memory and list of names”.
… “A”
From the SWI mode with…. …to the address input page
…. “W” (rotate through memory)
….A + A key (tabular display)
to other accessoris in recall memory … …direct …via tabular display
