Technical data, Appropriate loudspeakers, English Manual
Now with Power Pack wires attached
The LokSound 5 is the most important member of
the LokSound family. Due to the combination of
the digital decoder and the sound module on one
circuit board we achieve the smallest possible
dimensions of 30 mm x 15.5 mm. Therefore it fits
into almost any 00 or 0 gauge locomotive.
LokSound 5 decoders are available with all
popular interface types and are supplied with a
sugar cube speaker (11 mm x 15 mm) and a sound
enclosure.
Our new LokSound decoder will convince you once more with its inner values.
Operating modes
Like all products of the LokSound
family the LokSound 5 is a true multi protocol
decoder. It supports DCC as well as Motorola®,
Selectrix® and M4. Of course it supports 14
through to 128 speed steps as well as 2 and 4
digit addresses in DCC format and up to 32
functions. Thanks to RailComPlus® the decoders
register themselves fully automatically on
suitable command stations.
This decoder supports all DCC programming modes
and thanks to RailCom® you may read out the CV
values on the main, provided you have a command
station supporting RailCom®. There are utility
registers for command stations that only
facilitate programming of CVs ranging from 1 to
255.
Motorola® users benefit from up to 28 speed
steps for 255 addresses. Three additional
Motorola® addresses facilitate triggering of 16
functions. An integral programming mode even
allows programming with the good old Central
Unit 6021.
The M4 protocol supports the automatic
registration on mfx® compatible central units.
The LokSound 5 decoder supports the Märklin®
braking sections just as well as the ZIMO® HLU
braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system.
Braking with DCC brake generators or with DC is
also possible. Furthermore the locomotive with a
LokSound will come to a halt when a Selectrix®
braking diode is switched into the circuit. The
ABC push-pull feature enables the automatic
commuting between two stations.
The LokSound 5 decoder is also suitable for
analogue DC and AC (!) layouts.
Sound
The LokSound 5 decoder can reproduce up to 10
channels simultaneously. Each channel offers up
to 16 Bit / 31250 kHz and thus we have finally
achieved hi-fi sound quality on your layout. For
all practical purposes one cannot detect any
difference to the original. A class D audio
power amplifier with up to 3W output power feeds
the speakers with a permitted impedance of 4 –
32 Ohms. The huge 128 MBit sound memory assures
sufficient storage capacity.
The volume of all individual sound fragments may
be adjusted separately. The outstandingly
flexible sound engine without a rigid flow chart
facilitates a prototypical simulation of all
conceivable rail vehicles. Three separately
adjustable braking functions and two alternative
load scenarios provide you with maximum control
of your vehicles.
Functions
We are quite aware that you want your
locomotives to be as realistic as possible.
Therefore we have packed many function outputs
into it. Subject to the type of interface every
LokSound 5 has at least 10 amplified outputs.
The decoders with PluX22 or 21MTC interface have
an additional 4 outputs for controlling servos
or as logic outputs. Of course, all important
lighting functions are supported. The brightness
of each output may be adjusted separately. The
decoder supports the automatic push and pull
movements – known as the coupler waltz -
required for reliable operation of digital
couplers such as the ones by ROCO® and Krois® as
well as Telex® couplers.
Motor control
Motor control of the LokSound 5 has been further
improved. A variable PWM pulse frequency ranging
from 10 kHz to 50 kHz assures perfect silent
operation, particularly for coreless motors.
Thus the typical hum is a thing of the past.
Load control can now be adjusted with up to 10
separate CVs and thus will manage even the most
difficult cases. The unique “Auto Tune” function
facilitates the automatic calibration of the
decoder to perfectly match the motor. The
LokSound 5 decoder supplies up to 1.5A motor
current, which is quite sufficient even for
older motor types.
Ordering information
NEW! 97418 LokSound 5 DCC/MM/SX/M4 "blank decoder", 21MTC NEM6660, with speaker 11x15mm Now with Power Pack wires attached