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 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab                                        Page 17 

 
 
SUMMARY of the SELECTIONS: 

 

WHEN?                                                (to switch from the LOCO or SWI mode to the tabular display)  

 from the active LOCO mode, with 

A + A (2x A key)  

                         

to the tabular display of the LOCO recall memory   

 from the active SWI mode, with 

A + A (2 x A key)  

to the tabular display of the SWI recall memory   

 from the LOCO or the SWI mode, with 

E-4 (press E and 4 keys together)

  

                                                                  or 

A + A + 4 (2 x A followed by 4)

  

to the tabular display of the list of names. 

 

CAB?                                                         

 Display: green for the LOCO or red for the SWI recall memory table. Full-screen display.  

 Display: yellow (List of names); Full-screen display. 

 

HOW?                                                                                             (in the tabular display) 

 Scroll the table using the thumb wheel, F/ W keys (up/down) or the speed slider.  

 

WHERE TO?                                                                                      (leaving the tabular display) 

 

Activate 

the selected address with the 

A key

 

  

 

Return 

to the 

previous 

(last active) address with the 

E key.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for MX31FU

Page 1: ...14 Programming OPERATOR EXPERT 20 15 MENU and MENU FUNCTIONS OPERATOR EXPERT 22 16 TEMPORARY Definitions for TURNOUT LADDERS and AOS s 25 17 Radio operation with MX31FU MXFU 26 18 Glossary 27 99 Prev...

Page 2: ...tch between the locos of a consist for accessing individual functions The MX31 provides soft keys for adding or subtracting ADD SUB locos to from a consist important for North American operating metho...

Page 3: ...version Easy control of automated operating sequences AOS automated route sequences ARS Implementation with future SW update planned for 2006 By displaying the currently controlled engine s and the AO...

Page 4: ...on to the first cab and from there on to other cabs as shown below Prefabricated cables in standard and custom length are available from ZIMO see pricelist but can easily be homemade The cable connect...

Page 5: ...Overrides signal controlled speed influence asymmetrical DCC Signals as well key E MN pressed to gether starts service mode programming RG Half speed key and or shunting functions SHIFT KEY Shifts to...

Page 6: ...Page 6 MX31 Cab MX31FU Radio Cab 4 QUICK GUIDE...

Page 7: ...MX31 Cab MX31FU Radio Cab Page 7...

Page 8: ...he C key deletes the address from memory Startup display for about 2 sec Address input page Normal start up procedure without previous deletion of cab content 6 Power up OPERATOR EXPERT The cab is pow...

Page 9: ...es are to be made The screen immediately jumps to the LOCO mode Either activate address without changes with the F key or use the scroll wheel to select an item from the list press A and make changes...

Page 10: ...th the speed slider It also visualizes system controlled acceleration and deceleration functions indicates the direction the speed slider has to be moved to catch the speed of an acquired engine and d...

Page 11: ...the T key again with the relevant loco address displayed as being active The actual meaning of the soft keys for most situations is indicated in the display e g EXPERT GUEST or switching of assigned...

Page 12: ...RG see chapter LOCO mode HOW Accessories switches or signals are operated with the number keys and the current setting is dis played with the accompanying LED 4 or 8 keys are used depending on the kin...

Page 13: ...ft 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 pro...

Page 14: ...the display usually II Use the A key to activate a marked address which brings the address to the upper display half and in control of the operator If an address from the SWI recall memory is selecte...

Page 15: ...olling down If the cursor points to an entry such as Soft SWI Lev 1 Soft SWI Lev 2 at the end of the preview table the turnouts belonging to this level can be operated immediately with the soft keys 1...

Page 16: ...y with A A press A key twice Return with selected engine with the A key or to previous address with the E key LOCO display in OPERATOR mode Tabular display of the recall memory in the LOCO display Cha...

Page 17: ...he LOCO or the SWI mode with E 4 press E and 4 keys together or A A 4 2 x A followed by 4 to the tabular display of the list of names CAB Display green for the LOCO or red for the SWI recall memory ta...

Page 18: ...the leaf let 8 12 functions available on the Zimo web site However this procedure will gain new significance in the future in the course of 2006 when the new DCC standard with more than 12 functions w...

Page 19: ...s started from Every single address as well as consist is stored in the recall mem ory after its deactivation from where it can be re activated in the tabular address display or by directly rotating t...

Page 20: ...ss and confirm with the F key for a loco de coder or the W key for an accessory decoder after which the address is written to the loco with installed decoder sitting on the programming track or to a d...

Page 21: ...e editing The data content of a CV can be read out in service mode and in the future thanks to bidirectional communications in operations mode as well Press the A key twice after the CV number is ente...

Page 22: ...the M key to the menu likewise from the SWI mode LOCO mode LOCO MENU THE MENU STRUCUTRE After entering the menu with the M key the appropriate LOCO MENU or the SWI MENU appears with all applicable sel...

Page 23: ...as in the normal SWI mode NOTE It is not possible to switch to the tabular display of the recall memory list of names or to the address input page while in the definition mode To assign a turnout or...

Page 24: ...e FU 30 30 0 changes under actual ambient lighting conditions bright LED s 80 80 100 dark It may be practical to turn the display off outdoors FU 50 60 100 or even under bright conditions value 0 in o...

Page 25: ...ing the definition mode saves the recordings Select and activate the same group address 701 to 789 again it may still be active if the accesso ries were actuated with a different cab Press the corresp...

Page 26: ...f course required when the radio cab is operated together with another radio base module Turning the MX31FU on off in radio mode In contrast to a tethered cab that comes to life automatically whenever...

Page 27: ...er mentioned at the beginning of this chapter can be changed in the MXFU by means of a CV in case two systems with the same number are operated close by rather unlikely 18 Glossary 8 12 E procedure to...

Page 28: ...and turnout ladders among others usage of names for trains and turnout ladders Further simplifications of decoder programming especially for the most often used CV s such as characteristic curve and m...

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