Multi-protocol Decoder with load regulation for DC and Faulhaber Motors Features Regulated Multi-protocol decoder for DCC, Motorola Suitable for DC and Bell armature motors up to.7a Quiet motor running with 8.75KHz control frequency, 7, 8, 3 and 8 speed steps depending on the data format Short (-7) and long (8-9999) Addresses NMRA compatible Minimum, maximum and middle speeds adjustable Main line programming (DCC) Shunting speed (half speed) switched with F3 Start and braking inertia switched with F Direction dependent, dimmable lighting switch via F dimmable special function outputs (not 73) Function Mapping F - F for lighting, A and A Train lighting can be switched off With solder pads for connecting Uhlenbrock IntelliSound module or LISSY Mini-transmitter Reacts to DCC compliant brake signal or Braking sections in DC operations All outputs have short circuit protection Conventional DC operation with automatic switching to particular operating mode All CVs are programmable with digital devices that use DCC and Motorola formats In DCC operations, programmable by Register, CV direct or Page programming Updatable using Flash memory Description This locomotive decoder is a small, efficient, multi-protocol decoder. It can be operated in DCC and Motorola digital systems and also runs in DC analog mode. The operating mode will be detected automatically but can also be locked manually. The decoder operates with a frequency of 8.75KHz and is therefore well suited for DC and especially for Bell armature motors (e.g. Faulhaber, Maxon, Escap) up to a maximum power load of.6a. Short burst start up currents are tolerated. Motor characteristics can be controlled either by setting the minimum, maximum and middle speeds or via various CVs for individual speed steps. Load regulation can be controlled via regulation parameters to a variety of individual motors. The decoder provides two direction dependent lighting outputs as well as two additional special function outputs (not 73). Train lighting can be switched off if desired. Using F3 and F a shunting mode for slow speeds and Start/braking inertia can be activated. The assignment of the switching operations such as lights, special function outputs (not 73), Shunting mode and switchable start/brake inertia can be freely assigned to F - F by the digital controller (Function mapping). The decoder can be programmed with the Intellibox, DCC and Märklin controllers. CVs can be programmed with all devices. In the default condition the decoder automatically recognizes the DCC and Motorola data formats, as well as the respective analogue mode with DC voltage. The desired operating mode can also be specified manually.
Connecting a Uhlenbrock IntelliSound module The mini-decoder can have either an IntelliSound module or a LISSY mini transmitter connected to it. Connection is made via the solder pads on the circuit board. Remove the pole connector from the sound module and solder the wires to the decoder as shown in the diagram. To operate the sound module you must also change CV 9. Set Bit to and Bit to. (Factory setting). Connecting a LISSY mini transmitter The mini-decoder can have either an IntelliSound module or a LISSY mini transmitter connected to it. Connection is made via the solder pads on the circuit board. Remove the pole connector from the LISSY mini transmitter and solder the wires to the decoder as shown in the diagram. To operate the LISSY mini transmitter you must also change CV 9 and set Bit to and Bit to. Fastening the decoder in the Vehicle (only 73) Using the double sided adhesive pad provided, affix the decoder to the desired location in the locomotive. The adhesive pad protects the decoder from contacting conducting surfaces and holds it in place. Double check the correct installation with a continuity tester or an Ohmmeter. When placing the device make sure it does not come into contact with any conducting surfaces in the vehicle. Also ensure that a shot circuit cannot occur when the locomotive is closed and that the wire is not cinched. A short circuit with the Motor, lighting, third rail pickup and wheels can destroy the device and eventually the locomotive s Electronics! The Decoder Variants Using the Decoder Select address 3 on the controller. The decoder will operate in the data format in which it is addressed, in Motorola or DCC mode with 8 speed steps. If the decoder is used in a conventional analogue layout it can be controlled with either DC or AC power. All the operating modes are automatically recognized by the decoder. The state of outputs A, A in analogue operation can be configured in CV3. Switch Train front and rear lights off CV7 (front) and CV8 (rear) can be programmed with the number of the special function -, which can switch the front and rear, white and red lights off. On which function output the red train end light is switched off can also be programmed here. The function numbers entered here must be set up, using function mapping, so they do not switch other outputs on. It must also be ensured that the outputs used for the red lights can not be controlled by other function keys, due to function mapping, i.e. the function mapping of function keys set up here must be set to zero. So that the lights are switched off correctly both CVs 7 and 8 must always be programmed accordingly. If one of CVs 7 or 8 is programmed with a value of, the function is deactivated. The value for programming CVs 7 and 8 is determined by two factors. Firstly, on which of the outputs A o A the light is to be switched off and secondly with which function key f to f the light is to be switched. Since a CV can only be programmed with a single value, these factors are combined into the value according to the following schema: Light Assinment: Af = white light front, Ar = white light rear CV7 for red light front CV8 for red light rear Calculation: Output * 6 + Function key
Example: The front red light is to be connected to A and switched with f5. CV 7 = * 6 + 5 = The rear red light is to be connected to A and switched with f6. CV 8 = * 6 + 6 = 38 Function Outputs in Analogue Operation It is possible to configure decoder, that lights and function outputs A und A can be switched on. For this CV3 must be set up with a digital center. The appropriate value can be obtained from the CV-Table. Märklin braking section The decoder reacts to a Märklin brake section (brakes with analog power on the track), if CV9 bit and CV9 bit 7 are set to (factory setting and ). Programming In factory default state, all decoder options are changed using configuration variables (CV s) according to the DCC standard. The decoders can be programmed by an Intellibox, DCC Centre and Motorola Centre. Programming with the Intellibox Irrespective of the format to be driven later, we recommend that the decoder be programmed via the programming menu for DCC decoders. The Intellibox supports DCC programming with a simple input menu. Long addresses do not have to be laboriously calculated, they can be entered directly. The Intellibox automatically calculates the values for CV7 and CV8. For the exact process please read the appropriate chapter in the Intellibox manual. Special case locomotive addresses 8 to 55 in Motorola format In Motorola format the Intellibox supports an address range of 55. Addresses to 8 can also be programmed easily using DCC programming mode. If an address above 8 is to be programmed however, it must be done as described in the chapter Programming with a Märklin Centre. With this programming technique CV will be set to and the decoder will use the Motorola addresses higher than 8. Programming with DCC devices Use the programming menu in your DCC Centre to program the decoder CVs in either register, direct CV or page programming mode. It is also possible to program the decoder on the main line using a DCC Centre. Refer to the manual for your control centre for full instructions on the process. Programming of long Addresses without the Programming Menu For programming with a centre which does not support programming with an input menu, the value for CV7 and CV8 must be calculated. Here is an example for programming the address. Divide the addresses by 56 (:56 = 7 remainder 8). Take the result (7) and add it to 9. Program this value (99) into CV7. Program the remainder (8) into CV8. Important: Set Bit 5 of CV 9 to, so the decoder uses the long address. Calculating the CV value With CV9 and CV9 various characteristics of the decoder may be established. The required values are easily calculated using the CV table and simply addition. Example: Normal travel direction Value = 8 speed steps Value = Auto digital/analog switching Value = Speed steps via CV, 5, 6 Value = Short address Value = The total value is 6. This value is factory default for CV9. Bit Function CV9 Value 5 Normal travel direction Reverse travel direction /7 speed steps 8/8 speed steps Only digital operation Auto digital/analog switching Speed steps in CV, CV5 and CV6 Characteristics read from CV67-9 Short address (CV, Register ) Long address (CV7 and CV8) 6
Programming with a Märklin Center With a Märklin center all CV's can be programmed, but not read.. Switch Center off and on.. Select the address of the decoder until the light blinks. 3. Operate the direction change-over 5 times in quick succession with the stationary locomotive (speed step ), until the light turns off.. Enter the number of the CV that is to be programmed. 5. Briefly operate the direction change-over. The rear light flashes fast times. 6. Enter the desired value for CV e.g. a locomotive address. 7. Briefly operate the direction change-over. The rear light flashes slowly times. If further CV's are to be programmed repeat points -7. If programming is to be terminated, switch the center to "STOP" or set the address to "8" and briefly operate the direction change-over. Since a Motorola digital center from Märklin only accepts inputs of to 8, the value "" must be entered by entering the address as "8". Page-Register for inputting CV-Numbers greater than 79 CV addresses larger than 79 can only be programmed with the help of the page register, CV66. If CV66 has a value higher than, then the contents of CV66 times 6 will be added to every address entered. The entered value must lie in the range to 6. When leaving Motorola programming mode the page register (CV66) is automatically reset to zero. If for example CV8 is to be programmed with a value of 5, then CV66 must first be programmed with a value of. Subsequently, CV8 can be programmed with a value of 5. The decoder places the value 5 into CV8, which is derived from multiplying the contents of CV66 (in the example ) by 6 (thus 6) and then adding the entered CV address (8). Offset-Register for entering CV values greater than 79 CV values larger 79 can be programmed only with the help of the offset register. The offset register is CV65. If CV65 contains a value >, then all following programmed values are calculated by multiplying the contents of CV65 by and adding the result to the entered value. When leaving the Motorola programming mode the offset register (CV65) is automatically reset to zero. If for example CV9 is to be programmed with a value of 57, then CV65 must first be programmed with the value of 5. Subsequently, CV9 can be programmed with a value of 57. The decoder places the value * 5 + 57 into CV9. Note: When programming CV65 and CV66, the contents of the offset and page registers have no effect. Programming with Mobile Station & Mobile Station : The programming menu under the Lok menu can only be used for certain locomotives. A locomotive which is fitted with a programmable decoder must be selected from the Database. Proceed as follows:. Add a new Loco and select Part No. 3633 from the database. The display shows locomotive Ee 3/3.. Press the "MENÜ/ESC" key and select the "LOK ÄNDERN" (change Loco) icon. Here you will find among other things the last function, Register Programming with the "REG" designation. Use this function to program the decoder CVs. You can only write to CVs with this function. 3. Enter the CV Number and confirm it by pressing the reversing button.. Then enter the value for the CV and confirm it by pressing the reversing button. The Mobile Station then programmes the CV with the desired value. Mobile Station : Please use the CV-programming menu. Note: Before you start programming, remove all locomotives that are not to be programmed from the track!
Table of individual CV's (Configuration Variables) CV Description Value range Default Locomotive address DCC -7 3 Mot -8 Minimum speed value -63 3 Start Inertia -63 Braking inertia -63 5 Maximum speed (must be larger than CV) -63 8 6 Middle speed (must be higher than CV and lower than CV5) -63 7 Software version (The processor used can be updated) - varies 8 Manufacturer ID - 85 3 Function Outputs in Analogue mode -7 Bit = State light outputs, Bit = A, Bit = A 7 Long address -9999 8 7 = Long address high byte /8 = Long address low byte 9-3/-55 99/8 9 Consist address (Multi-traction) -7 = Consist address is inactive When Bit 7= the driving direction is reversed 9 Configuration DCC Standard Bit = Normal driving direction Bit = Reversed driving direction Bit = speed steps Bit = 8 speed steps Bit = only digital operation Bit = auto digital/analogue detection Bit 3/ not used Bit 5= Short Address (CV ) Bit 5= Long Address (CV 7/8) Bit 6/7 not used 33-6 9 Value * * * - * - Assignment of Function Outputs, which are activated with light and special function keys CV33 Light function forward CV3 Light function reverse CV35 Special function f CV36 Special function f CV37 Special function f3 CV38 Special function f CV39 Special function f5 CV Special function f6 CV Special function f7 CV Special function f8 CV3 Special function f9 CV Special function f CV5 Special function f CV6 Special function f Assignment of individual Bits Bit Light output front Bit Light output rear Bit Special function output A Bit 3 Special function output A 8 Bit Shunting mode 6 Bit 5 Start/Brake Inertia Decoder Configuration Value Bit = Load regulation on * Bit = Load regulation off Bit = Light / A / A (PluX ) Bit = Light / A / A (Cable / NEM 65) * Bit = SUSI configured for Sound module * Bit = SUSI configured for LISSY mini transmitter Bit 3= Data format Motorola and DCC * Bit 3= Data format only DCC 8 Bit = Data format Motorola and DCC * Bit = Data format only Motorola 6 Bit 6= Don t swap light outputs * Bit 6= Swap light outputs 6 Bit 7= Brake only with brake signal * Bit 7= Brake with analogue voltage 8 Note: When Motorola format is disabled by Bit 3 and DCC data format is disabled by Bit 5 the decoder will no longer accept driving commands and can only be programmed. -55 6-63 8 6-55 5 Dimming of Light outputs - 6 5 Configuration of Analogue mode -3 3 = only AC operation, = only DC operation 3 = AC and DC operation with automatic detection 5 Dimming for Function outputs A / A - 6 53 Repetition rate of load regulation -63
5 Decoder configuration 8, Bit = Repetition rate for motor regulation constant Bit = Repetition rate for motor regulation changes with speed step Bits,, 3-7 do not change 58 Time slot for AD transducer measurement -63 8 59 Reset to Factory default., If this CV is set to the decoder is reset to factory settings 6 Short circuit monitor Motor outputs,8 8 = switched off, 5 = switched on (Do Not Change) 65 Offset register -55 for CV programming with a Motorola digital controller 66 Page register -55 used in DCC page mode Error register -3 = No error (reset error register) = Motor short circuit = Light short circuit 7 Light output front of train switched off - 8 Light output rear of train switched off - 5 LISSY Train Category - The factory default values are marked with *. Connect the red wire from the decoder to the right wheel pickup and the black wire to the left wheel pickup. The orange and grey wires connect to the motor. Check if the running direction is correct. If not, the orange and grey wires must be swapped. Important: The suppression components remain on the Motor. Connecting Special functions (only 73) Connect the yellow wire to the rear light and the white wire to the from light. The second pole of the lamps, LEDs with current limiting resistor, is either soldered to the U+ connection on the decoder, or the locomotive chassis (earth). For direction independent operation the two outputs can be paralleled. Additionally, special fuctions such as smoke generator, Telex-coupling or driver cabin light can be connected to auxiliary outputs A and A. The wire from the load is connected directly to decoder circuit board. The return lead is either soldered to the decoder s U+ connection, or the locomotive chassis (earth). Ex-factory state The decoder is preset to address 3 and can be run and programmed in DCC data format with 8 speed steps and in Motorola data format. It automatically switches between both formats. The decoder can also be run with a DC controller on analogue DC layouts. Technical Data Addresses: -9999 (long DCC Address) Total load / Max. Motor current:.7 A, Short term up to. A Function outputs:. A each Dimensions:.5 x 8.3 x. mm Guarantee declaration Each component is tested for its complete functionality before distribution. If a fault should arise within the guarantee period of years, we will repair the component free of charge upon production of proof of purchase. The warranty claim is void if the damage was caused by inappropriate treatment. The trade names mentioned are registered trade marks of the respective companies.