H0 Sound Decoder MX640 Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Dieser Steckverbinder ist . . .
beim MX69L, MX69S nicht vorhanden,
beim MX690S verkürzt (10-polig) vorhanden,
beim MX69V, MX690V wie abgebildet vorhanden.
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“Hardwire” Decoder: MX640, MX640R, MX640F Decoder with on-board plug: MX640D
H0 - SOUND - DECODER
MX640, MX640R, MX640F,
MX640D, MX640C
EDITION
2008 03 01
SW-Version 2 --- 2008 04 25
SW-Version 4 --- 2008 07 15
20081018
1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Technical Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Addressing and Programming – CV table ....................................................................................................................... 4
4. Additional notes to Configuration Variables (CV’s)................................................................................. 15
5. “Function mapping“ as per NMRA Standard; and ZIMO - Extensions.......................................................................... 21
6. ZIMO SOUND – Selection and Programming ............................................................................................................... 27
7. Bidirectional communication = “RailCom” ...................................................................................................................... 36
8. Installation and wiring of the MX640 ............................................................................................................................. 37
9. MX640C for C-Sinus / SoftDrive-Sinus ........................................................................................................................... 40
10. The MX640 and competitor systems ............................................................................................................................... 42
11. Special - CV - Sets...................................................................................................................................................... 43
12. Converting binary to decimal....................................................................................................................................... 43
13. MX640 with Märklin MOTOROLA systems ................................................................................................................. 44
14. Software Update with MXDECUP ............................................................................................................................... 45
A hard copy of this instruction manual is not part of a decoder shipment; a few copies are sent to
the ZIMO dealer at no charge (about 1 for every 10 decoders shipped); more can be ordered for a
nominal fee or downloaded free of charge from
www.zimo.at
NOTE:
ZIMO decoders contain an EPROM which stores software that determines its characteristics and functions. The software version can
be read out form CV #7.
The current version may not yet be capable of all the functions mentioned in this manual. As with other computer programs, it is also
not possible for the manufacturer to thoroughly test this software with all the numerous possible applications.
Installing new software versions later can add new functions or correct recognized errors. SW updates can be done by the end user
for all ZIMO decoders since production date October 2004, see chapter 12!
Software updates are available at no charge if performed by the end user (except for the purchase of a programming module); Up-
dates and/or upgrades performed by ZIMO are not considered a warranty repair and are at the expense of the customer. The war-
ranty covers hardware damage exclusively, provided such damage is not caused by the user or other equipment connected to the
decoder. For update service, see
www.zimo.at
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