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Decoder-Update-and-Sound-Loading-device 

MXULFA

, Test and Connection boards 

MXTAPS, -V, MSTAPK, -G

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MXULFA 

Decoder Update and Sound loading device

MXULFA 

and:

 

Tes

t- and Connection Board

 

MXTAPS

MXTAPV

As well as 

MSTAPK, MSTAPG

MXTAPK 

1.

 

MXULFA Features ............................................................................................................................ 2

2.

 

Technical Data .................................................................................................................................. 2

3.

 

The USB stick for use with MXULFA................................................................................................ 2

4.

 

Switching on the MXULFA and connecting a decoder .................................................................... 2

5.

 

Self-update of the MXULF or MXULFA ............................................................................................ 4

6.

 

Decoder software and sound from USB stick .................................................................................. 4

7.

 

Decoder software and sound from computer ................................................................................... 6

8.

 

Synchronous update for accessory decoders MX820, MX821 ....................................................... 7

9.

 

Driving operation with MXULFA ....................................................................................................... 7

10.

 

Programming/ reading CVs  SERV PROG / OP PROG .................................................................. 8

11.

 

Read / program load code ................................................................................................................ 8

12.

 

Decoder-connection board MXTAPS / V .......................................................................................... 9

13.

 

the decoder connection boards MSTAPK resp. -G ........................................................................ 11

Annex: Declaration of Conformity and Warranty ....................................................................................... 13

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EDITIONS: 

First delivery in December 2011  -  2011 12 20 

until April 2012  

SW add-on 2 –- SW version 0.22 – 2012 11 10 

    SW add-on 3 –- SW version 0.32 – 2012 12 20 

SW add-on 4 –- SW version 0.40 – 2013 03 12 

SW add-on 5 –- SW version 0.50 – 2013 08 20 

0.56.03  -   2013 11 20 

2014 03 13 

Dortmund 2014 edition  2014 04 06 

SW version 0.61  ---  2014 05 20 

2014 10 10 

2015 01 22 

SW add-on 6  - 2015 07 05 

2015 08 24 

2015 11 25 

2016 03 11 

SW add-on 0.70 - 2016 08 01 

2016 08 18 

2016 09 01 

SW version 0.85 - 2020 01 20 

  Addition MS -  2020 02 20 

2020 06 01 

2020 07 30 

2022 06 30 

Summary of Contents for MXULFA

Page 1: ... Driving operation with MXULFA 7 10 Programming reading CVs SERV PROG OP PROG 8 11 Read program load code 8 12 Decoder connection board MXTAPS V 9 13 the decoder connection boards MSTAPK resp G 11 Annex Declaration of Conformity and Warranty 13 EDITIONS First delivery in December 2011 2011 12 20 until April 2012 SW add on 2 SW version 0 22 2012 11 10 SW add on 3 SW version 0 32 2012 12 20 SW add o...

Page 2: ...y possible with the help of a USB stick on the MXULFA A ZIMO USB stick is included with each MXULFA however other sticks can also be used If a USB stick does not or no longer work with MXULFA this will be more often the case with third party sticks the USB stick must be reformatted to FAT32 on the computer see Windows On the USB stick root directory are stored in connection with MXULFA If a self u...

Page 3: ...Decoder Update and Sound Loading device MXULFA Test and Connection boards MXTAPS V MSTAPK G Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...sions Prepare MXULFA Connect Power power supply or power source according to the technical data to the MXULF Start screen on display LED Power green Sequence of the following two steps as desired Connect rail to MXULFA vehicle with decoder on rail only vehicle only decoder OR Connect MSTAP or MXTAP board with decoder plugged in or connected decoder to MXULFA rail Second line Decoder ready or decod...

Page 5: ...prox factor 10 compared to rail for decoders which are NOT in stalled Normally the slots PluX MTC Next18 on a test and connection board MXTAP or MSTAP are used for contacting but with wired decoders also with NEM 651 or 652 wires have to be soldered to the SUSI pads Prepare USB stick same as for sound loading via rail download the desired sound project from www zimo at Update Sound ZIMO Sound Data...

Page 6: ...ol in loco or MXTAP or SUSI interface 1 10 time requirement Prepare MXULFA same as for USB stick operation if not already switched on Connect Power power supply unit to MXULF LED Power green Execution of the software ZSP ZCS or possibly also other programs display of the MXULFA logs the data traffic ZSP ZSP creation of sound projects decoder update sound loading in the above picture the recordings...

Page 7: ...ate rises MX821 FOUND 5 Update complete number in brackets number FOUND is displayed MX820 OK 6 7 Mark is deleted only in the corresponding line MX821 FOUND 7 press and hold R key Exits the synchronous update returns to menu 9 Driving operation with MXULFA The MXULFA is also a small command station with max 2A This allows test drives to be completed after sound loading or CV programming You can on...

Page 8: ...ACK READ N RD and additionally SENT i e CV programming complete but not acknowledged 11 Read program load code The load code for sound projects is one of ZIMOs specialties which originates in a number of sound pro viders They produce sound projects for ZIMO sound decoders To load these sound projects onto a de coder you have to buy a load code This not only depends on the sound project s author bu...

Page 9: ...V and the MXULF a 2 pole cable to connect the Schiene plug track connectors are supplied with the device and a 4 pole SUSI cable supplies SUSIKAB The MXTAPS or MXTAPV is connected to the output Schiene of the MXULF via the double clamp SCHIENE and to a track output of a ZIMO central command station or another digital command station No additional supply is necessary If needed the SUSI plugs from M...

Page 10: ...TION The rail connection to the test stand must be disconnected Never leave SUSI rail plugged in at the same time this can cause damage to the decoder MXTAPV with decoder MX648N18 Next connected to MXULFA Via operating elements and display of the MXULFA test operation is active i e tests motor control function outputs sound of the decoder MXTAPV with decoder MX648R 8 pole NEM652 interface speaker ...

Page 11: ...n boards are practically universal applicable for MS as well as for almost all MX decoders exception not for MX696 in case of using MXTAP for MS decoders there are restrictions for large scale decoders only 1 speaker missing cut points for gauge 0 decoders However because of the greater number of interfaces in the case of MSTAP there is no combined test and connection board for all decoders as the...

Page 12: ... Typical applications MSTAPG together with MXULFA MSTAPG with attached large scale railroad sound decoder MS990 ZIMO interface for sizes G 1 connected to MXULFA sound loading has just been started at MXULFA according to the display the sound project comes from the USB stick IMAGE WILL BE ADDED LATER ...

Page 13: ...h proof of pur chase from a ZIMO contractor The warranty covers the repair or replacement of defective parts ZIMO Elektronik GmbH reserves the right to proceed at its own discretion only if the damage is proven to be the result of a design manufac turing material or transport fault A repair does not extend the warranty Warranty claims can be made with a ZIMO contract partner or ZIMO Elektronik Gmb...

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