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Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
THIN DECODER
MX600, MX600R, MX600P12
SUBMINIATURE - and MINIATURE DECODER
MX616, MX616N, MX616R
MX617, MX617N, MX617R, MX617F
MX621, MX621N, MX621R, MX621F
MX620, MX620N, MX620R, MX620F,
HO - and TT DECODER
MX623, MX623R, MX623F, MX623P12
MX630, MX630R, MX630F, MX630P16
HO, (O) - DECODER for MORE POWER or LOW VOLTAGE output or MORE FUNCTIONS
MX631, MX631R, MX631F, MX631D, MX631C
MX632, MX632R, MX632D, MX632C, MX632V, MX632W, MX632VD, MX632WD
MX633, MX633R, MX633F, MX633P22, MX637P22
MX634, MX634R, MX634F, MX634D, MX634C, MX638D, MX638C
MINIATURE - SOUND - DECODER
MX648, MX648R, MX648F, MX648P16
MX647, MX647N, MX647L, MX646, MX646R, MX646F, MX646N, MX646L
MX649, MX649R, MX649F, MX649N, MX649L
HO, (O) - SOUND - DECODER
MX640, MX640R, MX640F, MX640D, MX640C,
MX642, MX642R, MX642F, MX642D, MX642C, MX643P16, MX643P22,
MX645, MX645R, MX645F, MX645P16, MX645P22, MX644D, MX644C
ADAPLU (15, 50), ADAMTC/MKL (15, 50), ADAPUS (15, 50)
and: ADAPTER BOARDS
Decoder versions listed in gray are no longer in production
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MX622, MX622R, MX622F, MX622N
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MX658N18, MX659N18
First edition. SW version 25.0 for MX620, MX630, MX64D and MX640 - 2009 07 15
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Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 2
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Technical Information ...................................................................................................................... 5
3
Address and CV Programming ..................................................................................................... 13
Programming in "Service mode" (on programming track) ....................................................... 14
3.1
3.2
3.3
Decoder-ID, Load-Code, Decoder-Type and SW-Version ...................................................... 15
3.4
The vehicle address(es) in DCC mode ................................................................................... 15
3.5
Analog operation...................................................................................................................... 16
3.6
Motor Regulation ..................................................................................................................... 17
3.7
Acceleration and Deceleration: ............................................................................................... 20
3.8
The ZIMO "signal controlled speed influence" (HLU) .............................................................. 22
3.9
"Asymmetrical DCC-Signal" stops (Lenz ABC) ....................................................................... 23
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
Shunting, Half-Speed and MAN Functions: ............................................................................ 25
3.14
The NMRA-DCC function mapping ......................................................................................... 26
3.15
The extended ZIMO function mapping (not for MX621).......................................................... 26
"Unilateral Light Suppression" ................................................................................................. 27
3.16
3.17
3.18
3.19
Dimming, Low beam and Direction Bits .................................................................................. 30
3.20
Flasher Effect ........................................................................................................................... 32
MX618N18
3.21
F1-Pulse Chains (Only for old LGB products) ......................................................................... 32
3.22
Special Effects for Function Outputs ....................................................................................... 32
3.23
Configuration of Smoke Generators (for sound decoders) ..................................................... 33
3.24
Configuration of Electric Uncouplers ....................................................................................... 34
3.25
SUSI-Interface and Logic-Level Outputs (NOT for MX621) .................................................... 35
3.26
Servo Configuration (NOT for MX621) .................................................................................... 35
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ZIMO SOUND - Selection and Programming............................................................................... 37
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5.1
5.2
The test run for determining the motor's basic load ................................................................ 42
5.3
5.4
Basic settings independent of powertrain ............................................................................... 42
Steam engine Basic sound settings.................................................................................... 44
5.5
Steam engine Load and acceleration dependency ........................................................... 46
5.6
Diesel and Electric engines ................................................................................................. 48
5.7
5.8
Random and Switch Input sounds ........................................................................................... 52
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Installation and Wiring ................................................................................................................... 52
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ADAPTER boards, Energy storage ............................................................................................... 63
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Predefined CV sets ....................................................................................................................... 67
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ZIMO decoders and competitor systems ...................................................................................... 69
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DC and AC Analog Operation ...................................................................................................... 70
CV - Summery List ....................................................................................................................... 71
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Service Notes ................................................................................................................................ 78
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INDEX ............................................................................................................................................ 79
ZIMO decoders contain an EPROM 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 cor-
rect recognized errors. SW updates can be done by the end user for all ZIMO decoders 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 per-
formed 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:
SW-Version 31 --- 2012 08 11
Loco boards chapter --- 2012 11 28
SW version 26.0 - 2009 09 26
New Family MX634 --- 2013 04 04
SW-Version 33.0 --- 2013 04 20
SW-Version 34.0 - 2014 01 01
SW version 27.0 - 2010 07 25
SW version 28.3 - 2010 10 15
MX649 added --- 2015 10 12
SW-Version 35.0 --- 2015 12 15
SW-Version 30.7 --- 2011 07 05
MX600 included --- 2016 02 02
Constant stopping distance ......... 24
2013 06 01
2014 10 12
2015 02 18
2015 07 14
2016 12 15
2018 04 13
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Installing new software versions later can add new functions or cor- ADAPLU (15, 50), ADAMTC/MKL (15, 50), ADAPUS (15, 50) rect recognized errors. SW updates can be done by the end user for all ZIMO decoders since production date October 2004, see chapter “Software Update”! and: ADAPTER BOARDS Software updates are available at no charge if performed by the end user (except for the purchase of a programming module);... -
Page 2: Overview
14 x 9 x 2.5 mm Non-Sound - 0.8A - 6 Fu-Outputs - 2 Servos - SUSI DCC, MM, DC, AC MX616 Subminiature-Decoders, with reduced. Fu Mapping ZIMO characteristics; Family TYPICAL APPLICATION: vehicles in N, H0e, H0m. MX622 Miniature-Decoder, with all ZIMO features. - Page 3 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 3 20 x 11 x 3.5mm Non-Sound - 1.0A - 6 Fu-Outputs - 2 Servos - SUSI DCC, MM, DC, AC 20.5 x 15.5 x 3.5 mm Non-Sound - 1.2 A - 6 Fu-Outputs - 2 Servos - SUSI Compact HO loco decoder, for universal applications.
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Page 4: New Family Mx634
Page 4 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 SOUND DECODERS: Production ended in 2011; MX640, MX642, MX643 Production ended in 2012 and 2015 respectively; replaced by MX645 and MX644. MX647, MX646 replaced by MX649. 30 x 15 x 4mm SOUND - 1.2A - 8 - 10 Fu-Outputs - 2 Servos - SUSI 20 x 11 x 4mm... -
Page 5: Technical Information
MX633,MX634,MX640,MX642,MX643,MX644,MX645 ..... 1,2 A MX632 .................... 1,6 A ZIMO DCC decoders can be updated by the user. An update device such as the ZIMO decoder up- Adapter board ADAPLU or ADAMTC with decoder ......1,8 A date module MXDECUP, from 2011 MXULF, system-cab MX31ZL or command station MX10 is... - Page 6 Page 6 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659...
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- Page 8 Page 8 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Capacitor negative M X 6 3 1 B o t t o m S id e (DO NOT connect M X 6 3 1 To p S id e Pro g ra m m in g p a d s, d o n o t to u ch ! Ground capacitor to Ground !)
- Page 9 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 9 The SUSI outputs can alternatively be used as servo outpus M X 6 3 3 w it h w ire s T o p V ie w M X 6 3 3 P 2 2 T o p V ie w w it h...
- Page 10 Page 10 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Capacitor as power back-up. M X 6 4 2 To p S id e M X 6 4 2 B o t t o m S id e Capacitor negative Pro g ra m m in g p a d s, (This is not the same...
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Page 11: Sw-Version 31
Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 11 Total capacity of all connected capacitor must not exceed 5000uF. NO gold cap pack (GOLM…)! ATTENTION: Decoders installed by the loco manufacturer (OEM versions) may have fewer function otuputs than shown here (i.e. -
Page 12: 2015 07 14 Mx649 Added
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Page 13: Address And Cv Programming
Each Bit is turned ON by adding its value to the CV and turned OFF by subtracting its value. Add up the values of each Bit you want to turn ON and enter the ZIMO decoders can be programmed in total to the CV. -
Page 14: Programming In "Service Mode" (On Programming Track)
00000100 #112 0 - 255 = 1: High frequency pulses instead of normal Special ZIMO that is Don’t worry about the terms “proportional” or “integral” - just use the “Step by step CV adjustment acknowledgments from motor and headlights. configuration bits... -
Page 15: Programming In "Operations Mode" (On-The-Main "Pom")
#263 The load code can also be purchased and installed by (with a corresponding DCC system such as ZIMO MX31ZL and all devices of the new MX10/MX32 the user at a later date: see www.zimo.at. generation) read, program and acknowledge successful CV programming steps in operations mode Reading out this CV always result in “145”... -
Page 16: Analog Operation
The combined operation of two or more locomotives (consisting) can be managed by 0 and the other has speed >0. - the DCC system (common practice with ZIMO systems, without changing any decoder CV’s) or Analog operation - by programming the following decoder CV’s individually, but can also be managed by some DCC systems (often the case with American made systems). -
Page 17: Motor Regulation
Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 17 track voltage collapses when the decoder (motor) starts to draw power which, in the worst case, may Motor Regulation lead to intermittent performance. There are some adjustment possibilities for analog operation where motor control and function out- puts are concerned;... - Page 18 (stabilized track output) and the resistance along the track kept to a mini- High High cally adjusts between 200Hz (low speed) and 50Hz and mum. All ZIMO systems keep the track voltage stable even older systems, but not every system from frequency, frequency, EMF sampling medium EMF sampling time.
- Page 19 CV #56 = 12, 13, 14... = 1: ZIMO loco number recognition ON With the locomotive still running at a low speed, increase the tens digit in CV #56. For example: (if the...
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Page 20: Acceleration And Deceleration
Page 20 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 The Motor Brake Denomination Range Default Description This brake is useful for vehicles without worm gears to prevent them from rolling away on inclines, picking up speed on declines as well as to prevent a heavy train from pushing a standing engine downhill. -
Page 21: Special Operating Mode "Km/H - Speed Regulation
(i.e. CV #58 = 200 – 255). Deceleration time (momentum) can be stretched in the NOTE: The actual acceleration and deceleration rates for HLU brake sections (ZIMO signal controlled lower speed range: speed influence) are determined by CV #49 and #50. -
Page 22: The Zimo "Signal Controlled Speed Influence" (Hlu)
Activation, control and = 10: each step (1 to 126) represents 1 km/h: so range However, ZIMO decoders do not simply convert the speed steps to a km/h scale but rather ensure step 1 = 1 km/h, #135 2 - 20... -
Page 23: Asymmetrical Dcc-Signal" Stops (Lenz Abc)
Note: the ABC slow speed supported by Lenz decoders (i.e. by the Lenz module BM2) is supported by ZIMO decoders from SW-version 36.1. ZIMO signal controlled speed influence (HLU) with ZIMO MX9 track section module or future module Denomination Range... -
Page 24: Dc Brake Sections, "Märklin Brake Mode
This method is especially suitable in connection with automated stops in front of a red signal with the tended effect (usually braking and stopping of a train). help of the signal controlled speed influence (ZIMO-HLU) or the asymmetrical DCC-signal (Lenz- = 106 (Default) therefore means normal recognition at ABC). -
Page 25: Distance Controlled Stopping - Shunting, Half-Speed And Man Functions
Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 25 From today’s perspective, CV's #155, #156 and #157 are the preferred CV’s for these settings, may however be useful to use this method if used together with decoders from other manufacturers that do not have the capability mentioned above, in order to harmonize the brake sequences. -
Page 26: The Nmra-Dcc Function Mapping
3.14 The NMRA-DCC function mapping EXAMPLE of a modification: The F2 key (ZIMO #3 key) should switch in addition to output FO2 also output FO4. Moreover, F3 and F4 should NOT switch FO3 and FO4 but rather FO7 and FO8 (cou- ZIMO small-scale decoders have between 4 and 12 function outputs (FO). -
Page 27: Unilateral Light Suppression
Example 2: Contrary to example 1 where the red taillights were switched independent from the white 7 6. ZIMO decoders offer indeed between 6 and 10 function outputs (with the exception of a few minia- headlights, in this example the headlights and taillights are switched ON/OFF together at the proper ture decoders), large-scale decoders even more. -
Page 28: Loco Boards Chapter
Page 28 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 ATTENTION: only sound decoders have 17 CV groups for the swiss mapping. Bits 0…3: Bits 0…3: Non-sound decoders: MX618, MX633 and MX634 have 13 CV groups (CV430-CV507) and the other Function output to be switched ON in forward direction 1 - 12 decoder types have 8 CV groups (CV430 - CV477). - Page 29 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 29 Front Rear #812 ..Group . . . The application of the “Swiss Mapping” is shown here with the - #817 Lfor example of an SBB Re422 engine.
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Page 30: The Zimo "Input Mapping
The NMRA function mapping limitations (only one of 8 functions per one of the 12 function keys) can Lrev F0, reverse be overcome with the ZIMO “input mapping”. In addition, the function keys (= external functions) can Locomotive only (Cab 2 forward) - Page 31 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 31 which defines the PWM duty cycle (Pulse Width Modulation; the dimming is also effective when con- Low/high beam mask nected to the positive terminal of a low-voltage function output). Of course, this kind of voltage reduc- tion is interesting because it is easy to change at any time by changing the value in CV #60.
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Page 32: Flasher Effect
= 100010xx Slow fade in/out of a function output; useful for various = 88, 89, 90 = 1: Pulse chain recognition ON (use with old Special ZIMO #112 0 - 255 lighting effects or motorized equipment (i.e. fan, snow blower). -
Page 33: Configuration Of Smoke Generators (For Sound Decoders)
CV #138 = 200: The smoke intensity is increased to about 80% of its maximum capacity beginning Note to ditch lights: Ditch lights are only active when headlights and function F2 (#3 on Zimo cab) are on, which is prototypical for North American railroads. The ditch lights will only be working if the applicable bits in CV #33 and 34 are on (the definition in CV #125 - 128 in itself is not enough but a necessary addition). -
Page 34: Configuration Of Electric Uncouplers
Page 34 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 CV #139 = 255: The smoke generator is driven to its maximum under acceleration, which DIESEL engines min. #353, in order to protect the generator against over- results in thick smoke. -
Page 35: Susi-Interface And Logic-Level Outputs (Not For Mx621)
#394 ZIMO Config. 4 Bit 2 For more details contact www.zimo.at CV #115 = 61: Loco uncouples and drives away from train for 2 seconds at speed step 4. CV #116 = 155: Loco pushes against train first to un- load couplers, uncouples and then drives away from 3.26 Servo Configuration... -
Page 36: Feedback - "Bidirectional Communication
= 91: Servo action depends on loco stop and direction: far back as 1990 with ZIMO’s own data format (which is no longer in use today). It can only be used turns right when stopped and direction is forward, oth- erwise turns left. -
Page 37: Zimo Sound - Selection And Programming
Each ZIMO decoder comes loaded with a sound project (usually a “sound collection”, see below). decoders will acknowledge received commands - Other ZIMO sound projects for installation by the user can be downloaded from the ZIMO sound da- in the form of “Ready to use” projects (.zpp file) and often, in addition to tabase at www.zimo.at... - Page 38 “Preloaded” sound decoders are usually not provided by various speed, acceleration and load situations. Zimo, but by model railroad manufacturers and distributors, who are also responsible for setting the This schedule can only be changed in the "ZIMO Sound Programmer" ZSP, not by CV's.
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Page 39: The "Cv #300 Procedures
The engines can be operated normally during the selection procedure: with speed regulator, direc- tion key and MAN key (the latter only with ZIMO cabs); functions cannot be actuated until the selec- The following procedures are always used in the same way in spite of the flexible decoder layout with tion procedure is terminated with F3, F8 or by other programming steps, see above. - Page 40 ((((( ((((( ((((( + end Function keys are used as with chuff selections: the selection procedure! MENÜ SOUND Selection ZIMO cab MX32 key arangement: --- SAMPLE --- ((((( ((((( ((((( = play : plays back the currently selected sound. ((((( play ((((( prev ((((( next...
- Page 41 The function keys have the following special meaning mode programming: MENU Switch-SOUND during the selection procedure! CV #300 = 101 for random generator Z1 ZIMO MX31 key arrangement: --- SAMPLE --- (Z1 has special logic incorporated for the compressor ((((( ((((( (((((...
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Page 42: Incremental Programming" Of Sound Cv's, An Alternative To "Normal" Programming
CV #267 and #268. CV #302 = 75 This is again shown here by means of the ZIMO cab with the special MX31 display, but is valid anal- ogous for the function keys of other cabs. an automated test run is performed to record the “basic load” factor in forward direction;... - Page 43 ON/OFF key for 0 - 28, usually a shunting run and often without any cars Note: this is the default key for ZIMO original sound projects; #310 engine and random (in reality it is mostly the cars that are squealing OEM projects (i.e.
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Page 44: Steam Engine Basic Sound Settings
The “Lead CV” in each case is the first of a group of 3 CV’s, which are edited and displayed together #674, #677…#698 = volume for sounds on F20, F21…F28. on a ZIMO MX31/MX32 cab during the “incremental programming” procedure. - Page 45 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 45 INC- Denomination Range Description step fault INC- Denomination Range Description step fault The individual steam chuffs of a real engine over- lap each other at high speed. Because the fre- LEAD See chapter quency of the chuffs increases but won’t shorten...
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Page 46: Steam Engine Load And Acceleration Dependency
Bit 2 = 1: DIESEL, ELECTRO: Wait for idle sound before taking off. NOTE: ZIMO large-scale decoders MX695 and up, and possibly some of the smaller decoders (but Bit 4 = 1: STEAM: Two stage compressor (Z1 for not the current MX640 – MX648’s) contain a position and acceleration sensor that will improve the... - Page 47 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 47 (when no real speed change is noticed), to be INC- Denomination Range Default Description able to control the proper sound sequence with Step the speed regulator. With this CV the chuff volume can be adjusted In this fashion, the “engineer”...
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Page 48: Diesel And Electric Engines
CV #345 driving. storage. This was an OEM feature. For more de- tails contact www.zimo.at Extension to CV #345. Here the number of Bit 1 = 1: DIESEL-MECHANICAL: No RPM consecutive keys can be defined, which then... - Page 49 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 49 INC-step INC-step Denomination Range Description Denomination Range Description fault fault Bit 2 = 1: motor’s idle sound should be played- Likelihood for sparks (as per CV #158 Bit 7 for Likelihood of switch- back when driving at low speeds, FO7 or #394 for FO6) when accelerating...
- Page 50 ELECTRIC = 0: no second thyristor sound. engines Thyristor sound, maximum pitch Sound pitch at top speed. #393 ZIMO Config. 5 Bit 4 =1: Thyristor 2 do not elevate pitch #291 0 - 255 #394 ZIMO Config. 4 Bit 7...
- Page 51 = 1 ... 28: One of the function keys F1 … F28 for “Coasting“ end, start again with 1 sample #393 ZIMO Config. 5 Bit 3 Bit 3=0: play first and last part when shifting up Motor sound (speed) to be activated with the coasting key (as (middle part only when shifting down) per CV #374), independent of the driving situation.
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Page 52: Installation And Wiring
Page 52 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 #325 sound generator Z4 0 - 255 sound. Denomination Range Description #326 0 - 255 fault #327 0 - 255 Function key that raises the diesel sound to the minimum As above but for As delivered, this random generator is not assigned to any #328... - Page 53 . . . are easy to retrofit with the MX...R, MX...F, MX...N (e.g. MX630R or MX620F) etc. They come Such components impair the motor regulation. Compared to others, ZIMO decoders manage quite with the appropriate 8 (R) or 6 (F, N) pin connector. There is usually enough room provided in such well and there is hardly a difference in performance with or without those components in place.
- Page 54 (NMRA DCC Draft RP), which is not accessible with many DCC systems (ZIMO cabs MX2 and MX21 were also limited to 255 - until mid-2004). For this reason, ZIMO decoders allow access to NOTE on MX632: The logic level outputs FO5 and FO6 of the MX632 are identical in their function as these CV’s with numbers in the 190’s!
- Page 55 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 55 Connecting an electric (un)coupler (System “Krois”): MX631D, MX632D, MX632VD, MX632WD, MX640D, MX642D, MX644D MX631C, MX632C, MX640C, MX642C. MX644C - with 21-pin interface: In order to prevent damage to the delicate core of an uncoupler from continuous power, appropriate adjustments can be made with special CV’s for one or several function outputs.
- Page 56 Page 56 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 MX623P12, MX630P16, MX633P22, MX645P16 and MX645P22… - Decoder with PluX-Connector: In contrast to the 21-pin interface (see above), the PluX connection has the male connector mounted on the decoder and the female on the loco board. “PluX” is available with 8, 12, 16 and 22 pin con- nectors and also use one of the pins for indexing.
- Page 57 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 57 Connecting MX640 and MX642 to servo and SmartServo motors: Connecting servo and M 6 0 To p S id e SmartServo motors: P rogram m i pads , Two servo connections are provided on the MX640 for commercially available servos and SmartSer- do not t ouc h Servo 2 Servo 1...
- Page 58 (10 uF bi- polar for 2 kHz frequency). - optional – CAM SENSOR – Normally, ZIMO decoders are pro- grammed for the “virtual cam sensor”, which can be fine-tuned with CV #267 and CV #354.
- Page 59 NOTE: chapter 7 describes the use of decoder adapter boards such as the ADAMTC or ADAMKL with which any size capacitor could be used (including the ZIMO gold cap modules with 140000 μF), even with a dielectric strength of only 16V.
- Page 60 The 3K3 resistor causes an intentional self-discharge, so that a residual voltage is not retained and the ZIMO loco number identification. Nevertheless, capacitors can be connected but only with ex- over a long period of time, which would keep the processor’s memory alive and thus lead to strange ternal components added by the user.
- Page 61 MX640, MX642, MX643, MX644, MX645, MX646 - connecting smoke generators to steam and diesel engines: ZIMO offers a range of assortments (electrolytic capacitors, tantalum and gold caps) as well as stor- age modules; see the product/price list or Info on www.zimo.at...
- Page 62 Märklin/Trix, see CV table! Locomotives equipped with C-Sinus-capable ZIMO decoders can be operated in the NMRA-DCC- data format as well as the MOTOROLA protocol, but not in analog mode (DC)! No motor regulation, known as BEMF, is possible when the decoder operates in the C-Sinus mode, since the motor tries to keep the target speed precisely in all situations.
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Page 63: Adapter Boards, Energy Storage
- depending on the version, they come with a voltage regulator for low function output voltage of 1.5V (ADA…15) or 5.0V (ADA…50). The 5.0V supply can also be used to power servos; all ZIMO decoders have 2 servo control outputs available at the SUSI terminals. - Page 64 Page 64 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 ADAPLU – Adapter boards for PluX22 decoder: ADAMTC – Adapter boards for MTC-21 decoder: ADAPLU – without low-voltage supply ADAPLU15 or ADAPLU50 – with 1.5 or 5.0 V supply ADAMTC –...
- Page 65 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 65 ADAMKL – Adapter boards with screw terminals for MTC-21 decoder: IMPORTANT NOTES to the use of adapter boards: POSSIBLE PROBLEMS during SOFTWARE UPDATE and SOUND UPLOAD when using adapter boards with low-voltage supply (ADAPLU15, ADAPLU50, ADAMTC15, ADAMTC50, ADAMKL15, ADAMKL50) Software updates and sound uploads (via a MXULF, MXDECUP, MX31ZL…) may fail due to the voltage regulator on the adapter board!
- Page 66 The function output FO8: is not present at the standardized PluX interface but is nevertheless avail- able at the ZIMO MX645 decoder, exactly at the same location where the pin (“Index”) on a “normal” MX645P22 is missing (a PluX standard to prevent incorrect insertion). The decoder can also be or- dered with this pin intact at special request…which makes the output FO8 accessible on the adapter...
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Page 67: Predefined Cv Sets
13 = FO1 is turned ON in analog mode 105 =161 free user data ZIMO configuration bits; the so called “Marklin brake“ is activated here. 56 = 61 Low integral value in PID regulation (BEMF) 112 = 64 Regulation-Cutoff – maximum regulation is set here at speed step in CV #10 (center) - Page 68 Bit 1 Bit 0 CV # 8 = 0 (this CV #8 procedure is NOT standardized and exists only in ZIMO decoders); all CV’s are reset to the default values as listed in the operating manual, regardless of any previously ac- tive CV sets or sound projects.
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Page 69: Zimo Decoders And Competitor Systems
#255 or even worse to #127 or CV #99. All Zimo decoders are set to 28 speed steps by default. Make sure the system is also set to 28 steps For such applications, ZIMO decoders offer an alternative way of reaching higher CV’s via lower numbers. -
Page 70: Dc And Ac Analog Operation
The headlight briefly flashes 3 times. Using the MOTOROLA mode of a ZIMO decoder makes only sense if the system used is not capable of operating in the DCC format. DCC is substantially more powerful and should be the preferred pro- Enter the hundreds and tens digit in the central unit for the value you want to program and operate tocol. -
Page 71: Cv - Summery List
This list summarizes all CV's in numerical order, with very short descriptions (as a reminder). De- ------ tailed information can be found in the preceding chapters ("Configure", "ZIMO Sound"). ------ The “red” column: Denotes the chapter the CV’s belong to. - Page 72 0 - 255 3.12 #141 Bit 2 = 0/1: ZIMO loco number recognition OFF/ON stopping Special ZIMO Bit 3 = 1: 8-Function Mode (for old ZIMO systems) 0 - 255 configuration bits Distance controlled High speed correction with ABC #112...
- Page 73 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 73 Chap- Chap- Denomination Range Default Description Denomination Range Default Description Several sound bits + Bit 0 = 1: SPECIAL MX648: Turns off external charging RailCom variants with FO1. Bit 1 = 1: DIESEL-MECHANICAL: No RPM increase when braking (see CV #364).
- Page 74 Page 74 Non-Sound Decoder MX618 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Chap- Chap- Denomination Range Default Description Denomination Range Default Description full load sound Electric motor sound, Volume increase dependent on speed. 0 – 255 #298 Duration of 0 –...
- Page 75 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 75 Chap- Chap- Denomination Range Default Description Denomination Range Default Description Diesel step the sound should be raised to and possible Switch gear play- How long the switch gear should be played back after 0 –...
- Page 76 Bit 0 = 1: activate ditch light if bell is played 0 – 255 #393 ZIMO-Config. 5 Bit 1 = 1: activate ditch light if horn is played the output in ON and dimmed (via CV #60, CV #114 or CV #152! 3.25...
- Page 77 Non-Sound Decoder MX600 - MX638 and Sound Decoder MX640 - MX659 Page 77 Chap- Denomination Range Default Description #469 Configuration 6 (1100xxxx) Output is turned off. #475 Config. 7 (1110xxxx) Output is turned on. #481 #487 #493 #499 #505 #434 #440 Value range: 0, 1-13, 14-15 #446...
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Page 78: Service Notes
These defective decoder can of course be sent to Zimo for repair or replacement. Whether this is taken care of by them. However, ZIMO will repair these as well when sent to the ZIMO ser- covered by warranty or a payable service, the submitter should expect a decoder back that is not only vice department. -
Page 79: Index
Synchronized steam or Diesel Smoke ..35 Competitor Systems ........69 Function key sounds........41 Random sounds ........42 The extended ZIMO function mapping ..24 Connecting servo ........58 Function sounds - Volume ......45 Random sounds - Volume adjustments ... 45 The test run ..........
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