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Constant braking distance
The constant braking distance functions differently to the time-
controlled braking delay (CV4):
During the transition from one running notch to running notch 0
(e.g. by moving the turning-knob of the manual control to the left
limit-stop), the locomotive/train covers a settable, defined
braking distance. This braking distance does not depend on the
speed of the locomotive/train.
The length of the covered braking distance is set in CV52. The
braking distance differs depending on the value set in this CV.
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Braking distance
S1
V1
V2
V3
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Braking distance
S2
V1
V2
V3
A low value in CV52 will result in a
short braking distance (S1),
independent of the speed (V1, V2,
V3).
A high value in CV52 will result in a
long braking distance (S2),
independent of the speed (V1, V2,
V3).
Set Bit 1(0) in CV51 to activate the constant braking distance.
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Setting the constant braking distance:
The braking distance is defined by the value set in CV52. Since
the motors and gear ratios of locomotives vary, the braking
distance differs from locomotive to locomotive even if the same
value is set in CV52.
1. Use a short test section to measure how long your
locomotive’s braking distance will be with a given value set in
CV52. Start with the default value in CV52.
2. Enable the constant braking distance function. This requires
setting Bit 1(0) in CV50. If this bit is not set, the decoder will
use the speed-dependent braking delay.
3. Accelerate your locomotive until it has reached mid speed.
4. At a chosen point in time, set the running notch to 0. This
requires moving the turning-knob of the manual controls
LH30, LH90 or the
compact
to the left limit-stop; if you are