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1. jo spunos HO YO ainpou punos HO YO uoneLlo e0oy 734 indino xnv indino JU6JIpE9H esienoy ndno JU6JIpE9H pIEmJ04 ndino 33 34 AD Function F1 uonduoseq kay uonouny Ass 8 17 FO Forward Headlight FO Reverse Headlight F2 Function F2 F3 Function F3 F4 Function F4 F5 Function F5 F6 Function F6 F7 Function F7 F8 Function F8 Chapter 4 Start Up Illustration 3 shows a possible wiring of this arrangement whereby the AUX output is used for the third lamp circuit The decoder must now be told that this third lamp circuit is to be switched on whenever the lighting key is pressed The variable CV33 is given the value 05 and the variable CV34 is given the value 06 4 2 4 3 BULB BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT LokSound enables the brightness of the bulbs to be dimmed in 32 steps so that the brightness can be set to suit the model In addition the lamps are pulsed i e switched on and off very quickly The desired value must be registered in variable CV60 A value of 1 means minimum bright ness a value of 31 means maximum brightness The value 0 means direct connection of the lamps 4 2 5 SOUND ADJUSTMENT LokSound offers many possibilities for adjusting the sound All the sound parameters are registered in CVs which can be manipulated exactly like all other configuration variables 4 2 5 1 DIESEL ENGINE REVOLUTION STEAM IMPACT PIT2. Address Value GARONA nN 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 AaADunRHROVQVON rOUVUo u Annn OoN 12 read write The value 85 Maerklin Idle Address deactivates the receiver for Maerklin packages List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV67 80 Speed characteristic Speed Table NMRA Description A motor voltage is assigned to the 14 speed steps The intermediate values for 28 128 speed steps are interpolated Range of values 0 255 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks The values in the table must be evenly spaced 6 2 TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions 43 x 16 x 8 mm Structure Mulitlayer PCB double sided SMT technology Operation Voltage 5 to 21 V Supported Protocol DCC NMRA Standard Base Line and decoder section Sound section Loudspeaker Extended Packet Format M rklin Motorola old and new 14 28 and 128 speed steps 9999 addresses 0 9 A maximum load 0 6 A maximum load on the function outputs Connection of DC and AC motors possible autodetect 22kHz pulse frequency ideal for coreless motors Load control disconnectible Over current protection of the motor output Two channels Integrated bridge output stage approx 0 5 Watts Sound data in flash memory alterable Special loudspeaker in five different sizes 15mm 20mm 23mm 28mm 40mm 33 V 34 Chapter 6 Support and Assistance 6 3 SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE If you require more informa
3. frequency CV17 18 Extended Address NMRA CV19 Description Long address of the loco decoder Range of values 128 10239 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks CV17 contains the extended address high byte CV17 7 and CV17 6 must always be set CV18 contains the extended address low byte Only applies if CV29 5 is set to 1 Consist Address NMRA Description Additional address of the loco decoder for driving in Multi Unit Consists Multi Traction Bit 7 indicates the relative driving direction 0 normal direction 1 reverse direction Range of values 0 127 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks The value 0 means Consist address not active List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV29 Configuration Data 1 NMRA Description Bit 0 Direction behavior 0 normal 1 inverted The functions FL and FR change accordingly Bit 1 Speed step system for headlight behavior 0 14 speed steps 1 28 128 speed steps Bit 4 Selection of the motor characteristics speed curve 0 determined by CV2 CV5 CVO 1 determined by CV67 V80 Bit 5 Selection of the loco address 0 normal 1 two byte extended address All other bits have no meaning Default value 0 Access read write CV33 Function assignment Output Location FL f NMRA Description Allocation of operations to the built in function F while in forward drive Bit 0 Front light Bit 1 Rear light Bit 2 Aux
4. in the time in seconds from maximum speed to stationary Range of values 0 64 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks The value 0 means that the internal acceleration delay is not active i e the speed set for the motor becomes effective immediately Maximum speed VEnd NMRA Description Motor voltage for the highest speed step speed step 14 28 128 Range of values 0 255 Default value 1 Access read write Remarks Effective only if bit CV29 4 is set to 0 Speed characteristic VStart VMid VEnd The values 0 and 1 mean the maximum value 255 is used Mid speed VMid NMRA Description Motor voltage for the middle speed step speed step 7 14 64 Range of values 0 255 Default value 1 Access read write Remarks Effective only if bit CV29 4 is set to 0 Speed characteristic VStart VMid VEnd Manufacturer Version Number NMRA Description Version number of the loco decoder Access read only 23 24 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs Cv8 Cv9 Manufacturer ID NMRA Description Registered ID of the loco decoder manufacturer For ESU the code is 151 Access read only Motor control period Total PWM Period NMRA Description Period duration of the PWM signal for the control of the motor Range of values 0 204 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks Value 0 90 us corresponds to 22 2 kHz pulse frequency Value 204 11 5ms corresponds to 87 Hz pulse
5. 10nF condenser in parallel with the motor connections is an absolute minimum illustration 1 shows an optimally screened direct current motor After installation and before start up of the decoder check all connec tions with an ohmmeter again look in particular for short circuits between the motor and the rail connections 3 2 PIN ALLOCATION OF THE INTERFACE PLUG The interface plug is wired in accordance with NMRA specifications as in illustration 2 Pin 1 of the plug is marked by a small triangle On suitably equipped locomotives remove the blanking plug or shorting pins and carefully insert the plug of the LokSound decoder without bending or tilting the pins of the plug If after installation the lighting doesn t operate but otherwise the loco functions then the plug is probably in the wrong way around In such cases simply reinsert the plug the other way around Connection of the decoder Chapter 3 motor connection right right rail orange red rear headlight return line for lamps V yellow blue not connected front headlights white left rail motor connection left Fic 2 black gray 3 3 CONNECTION PATTERN GENERALLY Illustration 3 is a general diagram of connections to the LokSound decoder The red wire is attached to the right rail outer conductor The black wire attaches to the left rail neutral conductor The orange wire is soldered to the right motor connection the gray wire to the left motor conne
6. 5 read write See also CV52 With CV53 the upward gradient of the sound adjustment is matched to the transmission of the loco See chapter 4 2 5 3 2 29 30 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs CV54 CV55 CV56 Random sound Sound Random Min ESU Description Multiplied by 184 32 the value is the time in milliseconds for the lower limit of the random interval The value is used to determine the intervals between random sounds Range of values 0 255 Default value 20 Access read write Remarks If both CV54 and CV55 are set to 0 then playing of random sounds is deactivated Random sound Sound Random Max ESU Description Multiplied by 184 32 the value is the time in milliseconds for the upper limit of the random interval The value is used to determine the intervals between random sounds Range of values 0 255 Default value 40 Access read write Remarks If both CV54 and CV55 are set to 0 then playing of random sounds is deactivated Regulation Reference ESU Description Absolute EMK voltage in tenth volts supplied to the motor at maximum speed absolute reference If the value is set to 0 the Regulation Reference is automatically adjusted to the current rail voltage relative reference Range of values 0 255 Default value 0 Access read write List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV57 CV58 CV59 CV60 CV61 Regulation Parameter QO ESU Description Param
7. CH ADJUSTMENT Diesel engine revolution can be adjusted using two CVs In CV50 the number of revolutions of the diesel engine while stationary is registe red The default value of 128 represents the original speed A value of 64 means half speed In CV51 the number of revolutions of the diesel engine at full speed is registered full power A value of 255 means double the original speed The same parameters are responsible in steam locos for the pitch of the steam impacts The steam impacts not only follow each other with increasing speed but also vaty in pitch 4 2 5 2 SETTINGS FOR DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOS If a diesel locomotive is to be simulated then both CV52 and CV53 must be set to 0 Start Up Chapter 4 4 2 5 3 PARTICULAR SETTINGS FOR STEAM LOCOS For the simulation of a steam locomotive the steam impact sounds must be synchronized with wheel revolution LokSound offers two ways to achieve this either in accordance with an external wheel sensor or dependent on the speed steps Depending on which method is to be used some CVs need to be set accordingly As set by the factory LokSound uses the speed step dependent method 4 2 5 3 1 WHEEL SENSOR METHOD The wheel sensor must be attached as described in Chapter 3 9 Thereafter set both CV52 and CV53 to 255 4 2 5 3 2 SPEED STEP DEPENDENT METHOD For the speed step dependent method the spacing of the steam impact sounds is adjusted using the variables CV52 and CV53 T
8. Electronic Solutions Ulm LokSound Men S Manuia english version m o O TA EDE TO 1 Introduction 2 Characteristics of the LokSound decoder 3 Connection of the decoder 3 1 General tips for connection 3 2 Pin allocation of the interface plug 3 3 Connection pattern generally 3 4 Connection at a direct current motor ot a coreless motor 3 5 Connection to an alternating current motor field coil motor 3 6 Installation of the loudspeaker verevreeesesessosesssoessosoasooannn 3 7 Connection of the lighting functions 3 8 Connection of the auxiliary functions 3 9 Connection of the wheel sensor 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 Load control parameters 5 Error tracing 6 Appendix 6 1 List of all supported CVs 6 2 Technical data 6 3 Support and assistance Contents 7 9 9 0 1 1 1 Start up vee LZ 1 Hardware test wee aah 2 3 4 4 4 5 2 Parameter adjustment 2 1 Maerklin 6021 locomotive address adjustment 2 2 Motor regulation Yes or no 2 2 1 Switch on load control 2 3 Speed cutve setup 2 4 Function ottp ts sele venk bek ak anan kasek anis kes 2 4 1 Allocation of the outputs to the function keys 6 2 4 2 Example Swiss light change 6 2 4 3 Bulb brightness adjustment 2 5 Sound adjustment 2 5 1 Diesel engine revolution
9. available speed steps 14 28 or 128 There are two NMRA methods for doing this Speed curve via CV2 CV5 and CV6 Give the starting voltage in CV2 and the maximum speed in CV5 CV6 corresponds to the speed at the mid drive position This is how you define a change in the slope in the speed curve This mode is active if CV29 bit 4 is set to zero Freely defined speed curve Arbitrary values for configuration variables CV67 to CV80 can be set These 14 values are converted to the available speed steps Thus the performance can be adapted optimally for the locomotive This mode is active if CV29 bit 4 is set to 1 We recommend the use of the ESU LokProgrammer with its software for the convenient computation and input of the data VHigh o LO N 256 128 Chapter 4 Start Up 4 2 4 FUNCTION OUTPUTS The LokSound decoder has a total of four function outputs Two of these are used for the lighting The other two AUX and REL are available for independent use Six further functions ate available which can produce various sounds at the push of a button In addition there are the functions sound module on off and acceleration on off The latter function switches acceleration and brake rate off and is particularly useful for switchyard operation where it is important that the locomotive follows commands as directly as possible 4 2 4 1 ALLOCATION OF THE OUTPUTS TO THE FUNCTION KEYS FUNCTION MAPPING The outputs can b
10. aximum volumes apply to the different ker will be damaged Enter the desired value into CV61 size of speaker max sound level 4 2 5 5 RANDOM SOUND EFFECTS The frequency of the random sounds that ate played during steam locomotive operation can be set by the two variables CV54 and CV55 CV54 contains the minimum spacing between two random sounds while CV55 contains the maximum spacing between two random sounds Both values thus form an interval within which LokSound randomly selects and plays sounds The units used for both CVs are 0 184 seconds Example For a minimum interval in CV54 of 1 5 seconds enter 1 5 0 184 8 into CV54 5 ERROR TRACING If after installation the LokSound decoder does not function as desired there can be many causes Often no hardware defect is present but various settings of the decoder are incorrect The following are some example symptoms and their solutions 20 Error Tracing Chapter 5 As soon as the locomotive is set on the track the command station shows Overcurrent Here a short circuit of the supply current is obviously present Possibly there are still direct connections to the chassis body As soon as a CV is read written the command station shows Overcurrent This is probably a short circuit of the motor connections Please check that all direct connections between the chassis body and the motor have been removed The locomotive moves forward and bac
11. b to the extreme left exactly the same as if you wanted to change the driving direction 3 Keep the knob pressed and switch on the current again with the Go key The front display flashes Programming mode 4 Release the travel control knob 5 Enter the new locomotive address at the keyboard 6 Turn the travel control knob to the very left as if you wanted to change the driving direction 7 The locomotive reacts to the new address 13 14 Chapter 4 Start Up 4 2 2 MOTOR REGULATION YES OR NO The LokSound decoder has load control which when used with direct current motors makes sure that the locomotive always drives with constant speed inde pendently of the actual load of the locomotive The load control was optimized and tested with motors of ROCO Bachmann Liliput and BRAWA as well as with the new direct current motors of Maerklin If you do not wish to use the load control it can be deactivated completely Please note that the load control is always switched off on use of an alternating current motor Unfortunately alternating current motors series motors are not suitable for load control 4 2 2 1 SWITCH ON LOAD CONTROL If you would like to activate the load control then bit 0 of CV49 must be set First select the CV and note the value if the value of CV49 bit 0 is 0 or 2 then the load control is deactivated To activate load control add a 1 to the current value and write this back to bit 0 Exampl
12. ction The rear headlights are soldered to the yellow wire the front headlights to the white wire The return line of the lamps is attached to the blue wire The green wire belongs to the function output AUX while the violet wire is meant for the REL port The return line of the function outputs must be attached to any of the blue wires To the two dark brown wites are attached to the loudspeaker J he two light brown wire can be attached a wheel sensor for the synchronization of steam impact sounds The return line from the wheel sensor must also be ttached to the blue wire so The REL port has an internal diode so that a relay or other contact switch device can be attached directly without the need for additional components Connection pattern generally Chapter 3 aebue o 3 3 JOJOIA 3 6 S V V V V o WW WW z g 1334 xny uy ka yndjno uonounj siy6iipeoy 2 L o yo 1U6U j j UOnJEUUOD e Fic 3 Motor connection Chapter 3 3 4 CONNECTION TO A DIRECT CURRENT MOTOR OR A CORELESS MOTOR The red wire is led to the right rail the black wire to the left rail The orange wire is led to the right motor connection the gray wire to the left motor connection Exchanging the two wires changes the driving direction rail connection right left red FiG 4 orange LOKSOUND DECODER left 3 5 CONNECTION TO AN ALTERNATING CURRENT MOTOR FIELD COIL MOTOR The red wire i
13. e Current read value of CV49 bit 0 02 To switch on the load control write 03 in bit 0 of CV49 For a detailed description of all possible values for CV49 please see chapter 6 1 4 2 2 2 LOAD CONTROL PARAMETERS The internally used PID algorithm of the load control depends on four parameters CV56 contains the reference voltage while configuration variables CV57 to CV59 contain the rule portions of the PID algorithm Absolute reference The voltage level is specified in CV56 E g If 20 V is desired then the LokSound decoder always tries to supply a fraction of 20 V to the motor independently of the external rail voltage Relative reference If CV56 contains a value of 0 the LokSound decoder automati cally adjusts the reference voltage to the rail voltage This method is the factory default of every LokSound decoder Start Up Chapter 4 The rule portions of the PID algorithm CV57 to CV59 are set at the factory to obtain satisfactory results with most common model train motors These parame ters should be changed only after consultation with ESU because wrongly adjusted values can worsen the automatic controller action so much that the motor will no longer run If different values are required please contact ESU technical support for addresses see chapter 6 3 4 2 3 SPEED CURVE SETUP The LokSound decoder has 256 internal speed settings These can be set to suit the characteristics of the locomotive and assigned to the
14. e assigned almost at will to the available function keys Each function key is assigned a CV to which an event can be assigned arbitrarily Figure 8 shows the combination possibilities A in the chart indicates the combination of function key CV and event as set by the factory This value which has to be stored in the particular CV is computed as follows For each function exists a column and for each function key there you can see a line in Fig 8 At the point where a certain line crosses the column of a desired function you will find a value This value has to be stored in the appropriate CV Example You want to assign the function output AUX to the key F4 To do so you must write a 1 into the CV 38 The direction dependent lighting can be controlled similarly Each of the four available function outputs LICHTV LICHTH AUX and REL can be set to operate differently according to the direction of travel For further information regarding the NMRA function mapping see their web pages at http www nmra org 4 2 4 2 EXAMPLE SWISS LIGHT CHANGE The function mappings make many options possible A good example of this is the Swiss light change For this a third lamp circuit is required and this is to be switched on when the headlights are switched on but independently of the driving direction Function Mapping according to NMRA Chapter 4 jo spunos jo spunos jo spunos jo spunos jO spunos
15. eter q0 for the PID rule algorithm Range of values 0 255 Default value 100 Remarks Please do not change this value yourself contact Support Regulation Parameter Q1 ESU Description Parameter q0 for the PID rule algorithm Range of values 0 255 Default value 141 Remarks Please do not change this value yourself contact Support Regulation Parameter Q2 ESU Description Parameter q0 for the PID rule algorithm Range of values 0 255 Default value 52 Remarks Please do not change this value yourself contact Support Dimmer Function Dimmer ESU Desctiption This value divided by 32 is used to set the dimming characteristics for the functions specified in CV33 and CV34 The value 0 deactivates the function dimmer i e the outputs are either constantly on or are switched off Range of values 0 31 Default value 0 Speaker ESU Description Specifies the loudspeaker volume from 0 quiet to 3 loud Adjust for the appropriate loudspeaker size Range of values 0 3 Default value 0 31 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs CV64 Marklin Address ESU Description Address Value Default value Access Remarks 32 Defines the Maerklin address of the loco decoder The address is interpreted according to the Motorola format The following table shows the values that must be written in CV64 in order to receive the appropriate Maerklin address Address Value Address Value
16. his method is recommended if an external wheel sensor cannot be used The adjustment of the variables to match the wheel movement may require several attempts but perseverance will achieve satisfactory results Such results can however be achieved only if the load control is activated For locomotives fitted with the Marklin universal motor for which load control must be switched off only the use of an external wheel sensor will produce satisfactory results For the adjustment of the CVs proceed as follows Set CV52 to 100 and CV53 to 50 Sit the locomotive on the track and drive it with the sound switched on in speed step 1 Activate if available the 128 speed step mode Measure the time in seconds that the driving wheel takes at this speed to complete a revolution Divide the time by 0 02304 Enter the value to the nearest whole number in CV52 Halve the value that you entered in CV52 and enter it into CV53 Increase the speed step e g to 10 and determine whether the steam impact rhythm matches the wheel revolution If the steam impacts come too quickly increase the value in CV53 gradually If the steam impacts come too slowly decrease the value of CV53 Chapter 4 Start Up 4 2 5 4 VOLUME ADJUSTMENT The volume of the LokSound decoder can be adjusted in four steps Step 0 is the quietest setting step 3 the loudest loudspeaker sizes These must not be exceeded otherwise the loudspea W Please note that different m
17. ic articles away from the loudspeaker and when soldering on the wires secure the loudspeaker firmly because the loudspeaker might be attracted to the soldering iron and could be destroyed The loudspeaker is attached to the two dark brown wires of the LokSound module Make sure that you solder the wires briskly onto the marked places on the small external printed circuit board with a small soldering iton max 20 Watts solder here loudspeaker _ gt Optimal sound is reached by attachment of the small Fic 6 e plastic sound cap supplied with every speaker Install the speaker into the sound chamber and make sure that it is as sealed as possible Use two part adhesive to secure the loudspeaker tightly into the sound cap sound cap The speaker wires should be fed through a small hole in the sound cap Connection of the Lighting functions Chapter 3 3 7 CONNECTION OF THE LIGHTING FUNCTIONS Headlight connection is made as shown in fig 3 The light outputs supply the full rail voltage You therefore should use 19V bulbs in your locomotives The brightness of the lights can be adjusted for a particular locomotive by the controlling software CV60 See also chapter 4 2 4 3 3 8 CONNECTION OF THE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS The REL and AUX outputs of the LokSound decoders can be used for arbitrary purposes e g switching of a smoke generator switching of interior lighting swiss light change etc The REL output already posses
18. icient moving air for cooling Can the LokSound decoder and or its leads be pressed or squeezed when putting the body shell on Is the loudspeaker attached so that the sound can emit unhindered from the locomotive 4 1 HARDWARE TEST After all the above points have been checked current can be fed to the locomotive We urgently recommend that the first tests of the re equipped locomotive are carried out on a ovetcutrent protected track section Programming tracks of modern digital systems have this protection Also our auxiliary product LokPro grammer has extremely reliable overcurrent protection You should try first to select a CV e g CV1 locomotive address The standard locomotive address as supplied is address 3 which should be the address that is returned to your base equipment If an error occurs here please read a Chapter 5 Error tracing When the CV readings function you can begin test driving By pressing the F2 key the sound should be switched on and either the diesel or steam impact sounds begin Pressing F1 should cause a horn whistle bell etc to sound 4 2 PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT The LokSound decoder is compatible with the NMRA DCC standard Which CV is supported and how the values affect the behavior can be found in chapter 6 1 List of all supported CVs All the CVs can be adjusted with any NMRA DCC conformant system LokSound was tested with the following systems Lenz Digital plus ZIMO MX1 Arno
19. iliary function AUX Bit 3 Auxiliary function REL All other bits have no meaning Default value 1 Access read write Remarks The functions activated here are dimmed in accordance with CV60 25 26 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs CV34 Function assignment FL r Output Location FL r NMRA Description Allocation of operations to the built in function F while in reverse drive Bit 0 Front light Bit 1 Rear light Bit 2 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 3 Auxiliary function REL Default value 2 Remarks The functions activated here are dimmed in accordance with CV60 CV35 Function assignment FI Output Location F1 NMRA Description Allocation of operations to Function 1 F1 Bit 0 Front light Bit 1 Rear light Bit 2 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 3 Auxiliary function REL Bit 4 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 5 Drive sound Bit 6 Sound slot 1 Bit 7 Sound slot 2 Default value 4 CV36 Function assignment F2 Output Location F2 NMRA Description Allocation of operations to Function 1 Bit 0 Front light Bit 1 Rear light Bit 2 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 3 Auxiliary function REL Bit 4 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 5 Drive sound Bit 6 Sound 1 Bit 7 Sound 2 Default value 8 List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV37 Function assignment F3 Output Location F3 NMRA Description Default value Allocation of operations to Function 3 F3 Bit 0 Auxi
20. iversal motor connection All types of motor can be attached to the LokSound module direct current motors coreless motors e g Faulhaber alternating current motors field coil motors High motor pulse frequency By using a pulse frequency of 22 kHz the motor is very carefully operated Thus the motor is not only quiet no motor whine but also heat generation is minimized and motor life is enhanced Even coreless motors can be operated without problem by the LokSound decoder Motor regulation LokSound offers a disconnectible load control for direct current motors and coreless motors Thus your locomotive will always keep the selected speed no matter how large the train load is or whether it is traveling up or down gradients Two function outputs AUX and REL In addition to the two lighting outputs two further function outputs are available for your choice of operation You can switch on smoke generators or interior lighting or uncouple trains by pressing a key at your central processing unit Characteristics of the LokSound decoder Chapter 2 A digital two channel sound module with unique characteristics Prototype recordings Sounds of prototype locomotives were sampled using high quality microphones and recorded digitally onto a memory module Thus your locomotives sound as accurate as the prototype Two channels In addition to the playing of steam impact or diesel sounds a further sound can be generated at the
21. kwards normally but the lighting does not function At the factory the LokSound decoder is set to 14 speed steps Newer DCC systems however use 28 128 speed steps Either change the command station over to 14 speed steps or program the LokSound decoder for 28 128 speed steps see CV29 in chapter 6 1 The lighting sound functions and CVs can be read written but the locomotive does not start Check the following points A short circuit at the engine and or a too high power input can bring the ovet current protection of the LokSound decoder into operation If the load control is deactivated The starting voltage CV2 may be too small e When using older motors the motor pulse frequency should be reduced from 22kHz to 87Hz see CV9 A locomotive with a Maerklin AC motor drives only at half throttle The power input of this motor is briefly so high that the over current protection operates Solder two chokes each of at least 4 7 uH across both inputs to the field coils With load control activated the locomotive drives very unevenly at low speed steps Examine whether the phenomenon disappears after deactivating the load control see chapter 4 2 2 1 If so then the control parameters do not suit the motor being used Please contact ESU technical support The decoder drives perfectly but no sound is heard Examine whether the wiring to the loudspeaker is correct If using the Maerklin 6021 make sure that the new Motorola forma
22. ld Digital DCC and Uhlenbrock Intellibox With all these systems and theoretically also with all other standard conformant systems the CVs can be changed without problem Start Up Chapter 4 For details of how these functions are catried out in the respective systems please see the manuals for those systems The CVs can be adjusted with particular simplicity and convenience at a computer with the help of our LokProgrammer and its software 4 2 1 MAERKLIN 6021 LOCOMOTIVE ADDRESS ADJUSTMENT The 6021 base station is able to send the new Motorola format This is absolutely necessary for operation with LokSound because only the new format supports the function keys F1 to F4 Unfortunately this format is not set up as standard on the 6021 which must first be adjusted The first and second DIP switches viewed from the outside at the back of the equipment must be switched to the upper on position A direction indicator beside the announcement of the locomotive address indicates this mode of operation With the 6021 the LokSound CVs cannot at present be changed Users of this controller are dependent for adjustment of the LokSound decoder on the LokPro grammer software or the specialist trade However the locomotive address can be changed as follows 1 Place only the locomotive to be programmed on the track select the old address of the locomotive and switch off the current with the Stop key 2 Turn the travel control kno
23. liary function AUX Bit 1 Auxiliary function REL Bit 2 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 3 Drive sound Bit 4 Sound slot 1 Bit 5 Sound slot 2 Bit 6 Sound slot 3 Bit 7 Sound slot 4 4 CV38 Function assignment F4 Output Location F4 NMRA Description Default value Allocation of operations to Function 4 F4 Bit 0 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 1 Auxiliary function REL Bit 2 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 3 Drive sound Bit 4 Sound 1 Bit 5 Sound 2 Bit 6 Sound 3 Bit 7 Sound 4 8 CV39 Function assignment F5 Output Location F5 NMRA Description Default value Allocation of operations to Function 5 F5 Bit 0 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 1 Auxiliary function REL Bit 2 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 3 Drive sound Bit 4 Sound 1 Bit 5 Sound 2 Bit 6 Sound 3 Bit 7 Sound 4 16 27 28 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs CV40 Function assignment F6 Output Location F6 NMRA Description Allocation of operations to Function 6 F6 Bit 0 Auxiliary function AUX Bit 1 Auxiliary function REL Bit 2 Acceleration braking rate deactivated Bit 3 Drive sound Bit 4 Sound 1 Bit 5 Sound 2 Bit 6 Sound 3 Bit 7 Sound 4 Default value 32 CV49 Extended Configuration ESU Description Bit 0 0 control inactive 1 control active Bit 1 0 REL output 0 Hz always on 1 REL output 87 Hz pulsed Default
24. or the sound functions LokSound is delivered ex factory with an NMRA DCC conforming interface plug The connection is particularly simple on locomotives with a matching socket However if an appropriate socket is not available on the locomotive the plug must be removed and the wires soldered on by hand FIG 1 Chapter 3 Connection of the decoder 3 1 GENERAL TIPS FOR CONNECTION Always consider the following when digitizing a locomotive Make sure that there are no direct connections between the motor and the model s current collectors if there is the decoder may be destroyed on first start up Isolate all connections and also beware of connections through the chassis body these are particularly com mon on Fleischmann locomotives The LokSound decoder has fixed dimensions make sure that the decoder receives sufficient area in the vehicle When refitting the housing there must be no pressure on the decoder and no wires must be squeezed Additionally make certain that mobile parts such as transmissions and trucks are not obstructed by wires Fasten the decoder in the locomotive durably with double sided tape or hot glue but never pack the decoder in foam material The decoder gets very warm during operation and needs a good temperature heat sink Unused wires of the LokSound decoder must be isolated with tape and fixed in such a way that they cannot be disturbed during operation Make sure the motor is sufficiently screened A
25. s led to the right rail or the pickup shoe with 3 rail systems the black wire to the left rail or the outer conductor with 3 rail systems The orange wire is soldered to the left field coil the gray wire to the right field coil Exchanging the two wires changes the driving direction The screening choke is retained with one side connected to the motor The other side is soldered to the blue wire of the decoder rail connection right left Fic 5 orange AC motor a A Aa O O a a a Z O A M Q 4 Chapter 3 Installation of the speaker 3 6 INSTALLATION OF THE LOUDSPEAKER The LokSound decoders can be used only with the special loudspeaker offered by ESU The use of other loudspeakers can at worst destroy the LokSound decoders even if safe the use of other loudspeakers will result in unsatisfactory sound o The correct installation position is crucial to the quality of the sound a loudspeaker simply fastened somewhere without appropriate resonance space in the locomotive can never supply a good sound impression Therefore be careful with the choice of the location and the requirement for resonance space The loudspeaker must be arranged within the locomotive in such a way that the sound can emit unhindered from the locomotive ao Please treat the loudspeaker with extreme caution Put no pressute on it and don t operate the diaphragm by hand The magnets of the loudspeaker are very strong Keep all metall
26. same time Steam whistles bells horns etc will sound just like the original Steam diesel and electric locomotive sounds are possible LokSound can imitate every type of locomotive that it is possible to think of and whose sounds can be sampled For each type of locomotive there is a prototypical operational sequence Steam locomotive Here there are two three and four cylinder steam locomo tives whose steam impacts increase in frequency as the speed of the model loco increases Diesel locomotive The engine can be turned off and restarted both while stationary and while driving with the engine sound naturally sensitive to the speed of the loco Electric locomotive Historical electric locomotives supply sound effects that are well worth listening to from the motion of the pantograph to the clicking and cracking of the switchgear during acceleration Sounds by Rey press Pressing a function key F1 to F8 emits the sounds Random noises Both while stationary and while moving sounds such as air pump water pump coal shovels compressed air discharging etc at random intervals controlled by you All sounds are alterable All the sounds stored on the LokSound module can later be changed by you As often as you wish For this you ll need a separate Windows PC and the ESU LokProgrammer set 3 CONNECTION OF THE DECODER Compared to conventional decoders the LokSound module has additional connec tions which are necessary f
27. ses an internal protection diode so that without additional components a relay can be operated directly 3 9 CONNECTION OF THE WHEEL SENSOR For the synchronization of steam impact sounds with wheel revolution an external sensor can be used The sensor input is the light brown wire on the LokSound decoder Both reed contacts and mechanical signal initiators can be used Ifa reed switch is to be used blue a miniature magnet availa miniature magnet ble from specialized traders must be attached to a dri ving wheel axle in such a way that the magnet releases the reed contact with each wheel revolution m m a O O a a a Z 2 O a M Q Any kind of potential swit ching sensor can be used ni light brown driving wheel reed switch Fic 7 Before the wheel sensor functions various configuration variables must be set See also chapter 4 2 5 3 1 W 12 Chapter 4 Start Up 4 START UP After the installation of the LokSound decoder it can be put into operation Please examine again carefully with an ohmmeter all the wire connections Are there shott circuits between one of the motor connections and the current supply Were all connections between the motor connections and the chassis body teally separated Are the lamps correctly attached without contact to the chassis body Is the decoder installed in such a way that it cannot make any contact with the chassis body Does the LokSound decoder receive suff
28. st be insulated Make sure during installation that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model s transmission parts Treat the loudspeaker installation with extreme care Do not apply pressure on the speaker and do not move the loudspeaker diaphragm When soldering the speaker connections do so briskly and only in the intended places Pay close attention to the loudspeaker installation instructions given later in this manual Adherence to these warnings will be rewarded by the long life and trouble free operation of your LokSound decoder V W 3 Chapter 2 Characteristics of the LokSound decoder 2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LOKSOUND DECODER LokSound is a universal electronics module for installation in model locomotives of gauges N TT HO and 0 LokSound combines two components that so far have always had to be acquired separately A full feature digital decoder with outstanding characteristics Multi protocol operation LokSound decoders understand both the common M rklin Motorola format and the format of the NMRA DCC system Thus LokSound can be used with almost all presently available modern digital systems LokSound was tested with among others Arnold Digital DCC system Lenz Digital Plus Marklin 6021 New Motorola system ROCO digital is cool Uhlenbrock Intellibox DCC Betrieb new Motorola system ZIMO MX 1 DCC system The change over between protocols takes place fully automatically during operation Un
29. steam impact pitch adjustment 2 5 2 Settings for diesel and electric locos 2 5 3 Particular settings for steam locos 2 5 3 1 Wheel sensor method 2 5 3 2 Speed step dependent method 2 5 4 Volume adjustment 2 5 5 Random sound effects Introduction Chapter 1 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your acquisition of a LokSound decoder With LokSound your locomotives can finally sound like the real thing You will soon notice that your LokSound equipped vehicles will become the center of attraction Of course you would like to install the module into your locomotive immediately but first a request Please read this guidance carefully before carrying out the installation Although LokSound decoders are very durable incorrect connection can destroy the module Please also consider the following warnings LokSound decoders ate only for use in railway modeling Avoid impact and pressure loads on the decoder Electronic devices cannot withstand unusual humidity levels the LokSound decoder may work incorrectly in too wet or too dry conditions Always leave the heat shrink sleeve on the decoder Please always disconnect the current supply from the decoder before you do any work with the decoder Make sure during installation that neither the LokSound decoder itself nor any wire ends come into contact with the locomotive housing there is a risk of short circuit The free ends of unused wires mu
30. t is used see chapter 4 2 1 If this is all OK then most likely the loudspeaker is defective Please note our FAQ frequently asked questions list on our webpage at www loksound de for further information about error tracing Y 22 Chapter 6 List of all supported CVs 6 APPENDIX 6 1 LIST OF ALL SUPPORTED CVS CV1 Locomotive address Primary Address NMRA Cv2 CV3 Description Normal address of the loco decoder Range of values 0 127 Default value 3 Access read write Remarks The value 0 switches the receiver off for NMRA Operation Mode Packets Service Mode Packets are however still accepted For the normal address to be accepted bit CV29 5 must additionally be set to 0 Start voltage VStart NMRA Description Motor voltage for the lowest speed step speed step 1 Range of values 0 255 Default value 7 Access read write Remarks Effective only if bit CV29 4 is set to 0 Speed characteristic VStart VMid VEnd Acceleration Rate NMRA Description This value multiplied by 0 869 results in the time in seconds from stationary to maximum speed Range of values 0 64 Default value 0 Access read write Remarks The value 0 means that the internal acceleration delay is not active i e the speed set for the motor becomes effective immediately List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV4 CV5 CV6 CV7 Deceleration Rate NMRA Description This value multiplied by 0 869 results
31. tion please contact in the first instance the dealer from whom you purchased your LokSound decoder Your dealer is competent to answer all questions concerning model railways You may also have a look at the support section of our website for further assistance However if your dealer is not able to solve your problem you can turn to ESU s technical support service You can reach us by telephone 49 7043 90 75 27 Every Tuesday from 10 00am to 12 00am Every Wednesday from 06 00pm to 08 00pm by Fax 49 7043 90 75 36 by email support loksound de by post ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH technical support Am Tiefen See 5 D 75433 Maulbronn Germany please visit our webpage at htip www loksound de
32. value 0 Access read write Remarks Using bit 1 the AUX output can be switched to a pulsed operation at 87 Hz 50 OD This is useful for digital couplers CV50 Sound Speed Min ESU Description Sets the drive sound speed at speed step 1 The value is divided by 128 to give a sound speed factor Range of values 0 255 Default value 128 corresponding to a factor of 1 i e original speed Access read write List of all supported CVs Chapter 6 CV51 Sound Speed Max ESU CV52 CV53 Description Range of values Default value Access Steam impact Description Range of values Default value Access Remarks Steam impact Description Range of values Default value Remarks Sets the drive sound speed at the highest speed step The value is divided by 128 to give a sound speed factor 0 255 192 read write Sound Steam Min ESU Multiplied by 0 02304 the value is the time in seconds between two steam impacts for speed step 1 0 255 read write If both CV52 and CV53 are set to 0 then the special run mode for steam sound is deactivated This setting is necessaty for diesel and electric locomotive sound If both CV52 and CV53 are set to 255 then the distance between two steam impacts is determined by the external wheel sensor wheel impulse Sound Steam Max ESU Multiplied by 0 02304 the value is the time in seconds between two steam impacts for speed step 2 0 25
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