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user manual LokSound / LokSoundXL V3, 1st edition, 07/2004
Contents
Copyright 2004 by ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co KG. Irrtum, Änderungen die dem technischen Fortschritt dienen,
Liefermöglichkeiten und alle sonstigen Rechte vorbehalten. Elektrische und mechanische Maßangaben sowie Abbildungen ohne Gewähr.
Jede Haftung für Schäden und Folgeschäden durch nicht bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauch, Nichtbeachtung dieser Anleitung, eigenmäch-
tige Umbauten u.ä. ist ausgeschlossen. Nicht geeignet für Kinder unter 3 Jahren wegen verschluckbarer Kleinteile. Bei unsachgemä-
ßem Gebrauch besteht Verletzungsgefahr durch funktionsbedingte Kanten und Spitzen. Märklin
®
ist ein eingetragenes Warenzei-
chen der Firma Gebr. Märklin und Cie. GmbH, Göppingen. ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG entwickelt entsprechend
seiner Politik die Produkte ständig weiter. ESU behält sich deshalb das Recht vor, ohne vorherige Ankündigung an jedem der in der
Dokumentation beschriebenen Produkte Änderungen und Verbesserungen vorzunehmen.
1. Introduction 3
2. Characteristics of LokSound decoders ......................................................................................................................... 4
3. Installation of LokSound decoders .............................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Connecting LokSound decoders in HO, TT, N, 0 gauge models ............................................................................. 5
3.1.1 Installation Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.2 Engines with DCC interface ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Engines without interface ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1.3.1 Connecting DC motors ....................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.3.2 Connecting universal motors .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1.4 Connecting the speaker ......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.5 Connecting auxiliary function devices ..................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.6 Connecting a wheel sensor .................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Connecting LokSoundXL decoders .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 General hints .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Wiring diagram .................................................................................................................................................... 1 0
3.2.3.1Connecting a DC- or coreless motor ................................................................................................................. 1 0
3.2.3.2 Connecting a universal motor (with field coils) ................................................................................................ 1 0
3.2.4 Installing the speaker .......................................................................................................................................... 1 0
3.2.5.1 Auxiliary function outputs ................................................................................................................................ 1 3
3.2.5.2 Connecting headlights and back-up lights ..................................................................................................... 1 3
3.2.5.3 Connecting auxiliary function devices .............................................................................................................. 1 3
3.2.6.1 Connecting a wheel sensor ............................................................................................................................. 1 4
3.2.6.2 Connecting reed contacts (with magnet) ........................................................................................................ 1 4
3.2.6.3 Connecting mechanical contacts ...................................................................................................................... 1 4
3.2.6.4 Connecting a Hall sensor ................................................................................................................................. 1 4
3.2.7 Connecting additional reed contacts .................................................................................................................. 1 4
4. Set-up and installation .............................................................................................................................................. 1 5
4.1 Analogue operation ................................................................................................................................................ 1 5
4.1.1 DC operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 5
4.1.2 AC operation with conventional Märklin® controller ......................................................................................... 1 5
4.2 Digital operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 6
4.2.1 Using Märklin® 6021 ......................................................................................................................................... 1 6
4.2.2 Using DCC (Lenz, Intellibox, etc) ......................................................................................................................... 1 6
4.3 Resetting the decoder to factory settings ............................................................................................................... 1 6
5. Adjusting decoder parameters .................................................................................................................................. 1 6
5.1 The CV concept of LokSound decoders ................................................................................................................. 1 6
5.2 Important settings of LokSound ............................................................................................................................ 1 7
5.2.1 Load control (Back EMF) ...................................................................................................................................... 1 7
5.2.2 Speed curve ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 8
5.2.3 Function outputs ................................................................................................................................................. 1 9
5.2.4 Sound adaptation ............................................................................................................................................... 2 0
5.2.5 Brake sections ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 1
5.2.6 Märklin
®
addresses ............................................................................................................................................. 2 2
5.3 Adjustment of CVs .................................................................................................................................................. 2 2
5.3.1 Using LokProgrammer ......................................................................................................................................... 2 2
5.3.2 Using DCC controllers .......................................................................................................................................... 2 2
a5.3.3 Using Märklin® 6021 ....................................................................................................................................... 2 3
6. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ............................................................................................................................. 2 3
7. List of all supported CVs ........................................................................................................................................... 2 5
8. Technical data ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 6
8.1 Technical data of LokSoundXL ................................................................................................................................ 4 6
9. Customer service - support and assistance ............................................................................................................... 4 8
