MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 3
Turnout actuation with soft keys in RUN mode
Implemented with SW version 1.10
A simple procedure enables the soft key’s I, II and III to control up to 30 turnouts (10 levels with 3
elements each) or turnout ladders, which can be actuated without switching over to the turnout mode.
Programming procedure with command line data storage
Implementation with future SW update planned for 2006
The programming commands are entered in clear-text format (e.g. „CV 5 = 180“), as before with the
MX21, in both the "service mode" (programming track) and "operations mode" (on-the-main). With
each further programming command entered, the previous commands slowly move up the screen
until they finally disappear altogether (similar to various computer applications). By scrolling through
this data bank, earlier command lines reappear in the display and can easily be selected and edited,
especially those that are applicable to other CV’s; compiling CV sets to be used with other addresses
is also greatly simplified.
“Bi-directional communication“, conceptually integrated
Implementation dependent on the standardization progress of the NMRA
The desired speed (cab setting) and actual speed are displayed numerically and also – for easy and
quick recognition – by the light bar next to the display, which additionally also shows speed limits ap-
plied by the “signal controlled speed influence” as well as “asymmetrical DCC” (Lenz ABC) with
flashing red LED’s.
Programming and read-outs performed in "operations mode" (on-the-main, on-the-fly) involves bidi-
rectional communication (provided the decoder and command station are equipped accordingly) to
ensure that these processes will be identical to the “service mode” programming on the programming
track.
Special emphasis is given to the transmission of “location codes“ and “routing codes” using bidirec-
tional communication, which are used by the ZIMO system for automatic route activation (including
the limited “ARS” 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 AOS or ARS parameters at the same time, it
becomes easier to perform a definition or sample run with just one cab than it was with the MX21.
System data (track power etc.) displayed at the cab
Implemented with SW version 1.10; requires the right MX1 SW version
System data that is normally displayed at the command station only (volt, amps, CAN bus activity
and more) can now be displayed by the cab, if desired. This is also true for the MX1EC that doesn’t
have its own display (although one can be connected externally).
Multi-language support
Implemented with SW version 1.10
German or English can be selected as standard language (French and Italian may be added later);
add your own phrases with the help of the ZIMO Service Tool (ZST).
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Radio cab with new battery technology
Radio cab MX31FU available in Europe since Fall of 2005
The MX31FU radio version will be equipped with a modern Lithium-Ionic battery, which markedly in-
creases the operating time in radio mode.
. . . and what’s "old”?
kept from the MX21 ...
Proven concepts and particulars of the previous cab generations MX2 and MX21 have been re-
tained: beginning with the table-top concept that allows the cab to be used as such or as a walk-
around throttle. The user interface layout and its handling has been modernized, optimized and heav-
ily extended but nevertheless retains many of the previous design features.
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Full DCC and MOTOROLA
compliant
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Use of names for engines and turnout addresses
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Table display of recall memory and system memory
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Consisting without restrictions
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Comfortable programming in “service mode“ and “operations mode“
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and much more
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as has been the case with the MX21 already, new software versions can be installed with the help
of the ZIMO Service Tool (ZST) that is available together with new software at no charge from
www.zimo.at
. The connection of the MX31 to the computer is also done via the command station
(MX1EC, MX1, MX1HS), which is equipped for this purpose with a serial interface.
