Function-Decoders MX681, MX685, MX686, MX687, MX688 Page 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MX681N
MX681
MX685P16
MX685
2
MX686
MX686D
(Design since 2013)
MX689
MINIATURE - FUNCTION - DECODER
MX681, MX681R, MX681N
FUNCTION - DECODER
MX685, MX685R, MX685P16
FUNCTION - DECODER with energy storage circuitry
MX686, MX686D
MX688N18
FUNCTION - DECODER with energy storage circuitry and low-voltage output
MX687V, MX687W, MX687WD
FUNCTION - DECODER with NEXT-18 interface
MX688N18
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Overview
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Technical Information ............................................................................................... 3
3
Adressing and Programming .................................................................................... 5
3.1
Programming in “Service mode” (on programming track) ......................................................... 5
3.2
Programming in “Operations mode” (a.k.a. on-the-main, “PoM“) ............................................. 5
3.3
Decoder-ID, Load -Code, Decoder-Type and SW-Version ....................................................... 6
3.4
The (first) vehicle address ......................................................................................................... 6
3.5
The second address in a function decoder ............................................................................... 7
3.6
Analog operation ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.7
“Virtual” motor control and momentum ...................................................................................... 8
3.8
The NMRA-DCC function mapping .........................................................................................10
3.9
“Unilateral Light Suppression” .................................................................................................11
3.10
The “Swiss Mapping”
(SW version 32 and higher)
...............................................................11
3.11
Dimming, Low beam and Direction Bits...................................................................................12
3.12
The Flasher Effect....................................................................................................................13
3.13
F1- Pulse Chains (only for old LGB products) .........................................................................13
3.14
Special Effects for Fun
ction Outputs (US and other lighting effects…) ..................................14
3.15
Configuration of Electric Uncouplers .......................................................................................15
3.16
SUSI-Interface and Logic-Level Output ...................................................................................15
3.17
Servo Configuration .................................................................................................................15
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Feedback -
“Bidirectional communication” ............................................................. 16
5
Operating with Märklin MOTOROLA Systems ........................................................ 17
6
ZIMO Decoder - Software Update .......................................................................... 17
NOTE:
ZIMO decoders contain an EEPROM which stores software that determines its characteristics and functions. The software version can be read out form CV #7 and
#65. 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 de
coders since production date October 2004, see chapter “Software Update”! Software
updates are available at no charge if performed by the end user (except for the purchase of a programming module); Updates and/or upgrades performed by ZIMO
are not considered a warranty repair and are at the expense of the customer. The warranty covers hardware damage exclusively, provided such damage is not
caused by the user or other equipment connected to the decoder. For update versions, see
www.zimo.at
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EDITION
First edition --- 2011 08 15
2012 08 15
2015 01 25
2015 02 05
MX688N18 supplement --- 2015 11 16
Swiss Mapping --- 2016 06 23
2018 05 25
2018 07 11
