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• • Auto reverser

• • Circuit breaker

• • Automatically control reverse loop turnouts

• • Accessroy decoder for turnout solenoid motors:
    • • Kato
    • • Peco
    • • Atlas

• • Block Detection

• • Network Status Feedback

• • Outputs for LED Indicators: Remote LEDs can be added to monitor the input/output power and the status.

• • 4 Indicator LEDs on the board: Booster power (green), 2 x Block power (green), Block shorted (red)
    • • LED output DCC power in from booster
    • • LED output DCC power out to track/LED output turnout position/track phase  
    • • LED output short circuit
    • • LED output block occupied

• • Select Trip current values 1 – 10 in integer steps (1, 2, 3, …., 10) using CV 49

• • Jumper Select Current limits of 1, 2, 3, or 4 amperes

• • Power On/Off by DCC: Turn on/off output track power with your DCC Throttle!

• • Manual or Automatic Reset: Automatic reset: Breaker tries to reset every 2 seconds. Manual reset: Once the breaker trips, it remains off, ensuring complete isolation of the faulty block. The breaker is reset either by a switch or by a DCC command.

• • All Solid State Operation: Fast, solid state design with reliable quiet action.

• • Adaptive Load Reset: Electronically determines if the overload is a real short or due to excess capacitance in sound decoders or lighted passenger cars.

• • Auto Stop with DCC Reset: A photocell can be connected to a PSXX input. Normally, covering the photocell will not cause any action. If the photocell is armed with a DCC command, the PSXX will turn off the next time the photocell is covered. A DCC command can restore the track power when desired.

• • Photo Cell Controlled Block Power Off: Stop position control and occupancy detection for hidden tracks.

• • Block Detection: Either a photo cell or block current draw can be used to detect a train in a block and to trigger a Block Occupied output. The current trigger level is programmable.

• • Block Occupied Trip point can be automatically set to compensate for current flow in unoccupied block

• • Very Low Voltage Drop: Total breaker on resistance is less than 0.060 ohms, so the PSXX has a very low voltage drop even at high currents. Better than detectors that use a diode voltage drop.

• • Programmable Power Up Status: When power is applied to the layout, the PSXX can be set to always turn on, always remain off [power on as needed by DCC command], or to use the power status present when the layout was last shut down.

• Network Feedback: Isolated outputs designed to provide Block Occupied, Block Shorted, and Power Status to a discrete interface for remote display or computer control.
  • Will work with Digitrax LocoNet, NCE Cab Bus, ESU ECoS, and Lenz XpressNet interfaces.
  • • System Reset: CV63=42 sets all CVs and addresses to original factory values.
    • Output for Audio Alert: An audible sounder can be added to the PSXX to provide an audible alert if there is a short.
    • No Power Supply Needed: The PSXX uses the track DCC power to supply its operating power. Each PSXX draws less than 0.04 amperes.
    • Easy to Install: With 4 mounting holes sized for a #6 screw.
    • Flash Programmable: The PSXX firmware can be updated by Tony’s Train Exchange as new features become available or if older units need to be matched to a recent purchase.
    • Discrete Input allows on/off control of track voltage for yard or other track section isolation. Compatible with any system that has a relay or isolated transistor control output including LCC, WiFi, etc. or can be used with manual toggle switch.
    • +5V and Ground Outputs for powering LEDs, no resistors needed
    • Power On Status can be on, off (yard or staging sections), or status at power down.

With the LokSound 5 Nano DCC, ESU has succeeded in developing an even smaller LokSound decoder: With only 19.6 mm x 8.5 mm x 3.2 mm, it is the smallest LokSound decoder we have ever built. Thus, it should really be used in all vehicles of nominal sizes N and TT.

The LokSound 5 Nano DCC decoder is a pure DCC decoder with open cable ends for free wiring or an E24-interface. The LokSound 5 Nano DCC is made for the North American and Australian markets. It is a pure DCC Decoder, which supports RailComPlus and can also be used on DC layouts. Please note the LokSound 5 Nano DCC decoder does not come with a speaker.

Modes

The LokSound 5 Nano is a "pure-bred" DCC decoder. 14 to 128 driving steps are as self-evident as 2- and 4-digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered. Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders register fully automatically at a suitable digital center.It masters all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® the CV values can be read out on the main track with suitable control panels. Auxiliary registers exist for control panels that can only program the CVs from 1-255.

The LokSound 5 Nano Decoder detects the Märklin® brake distances as well as ZIMO® HLU / ZACK commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake blocks or with equal voltage is also possible. In addition, it also stops with a Selectrix® brake diode. An automatic ABC pen train allows automatic commuting between two stations.

The LokSound 5 Nano can be used on analog DC webs.

The decoder switches "on-the-fly" fully automatically between operating modes. Most of the time, nothing needs to be adjusted.

Sound

The LokSound 5 Nano Decoder can play up to 12 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bits / 31250 kHz and offers hi-fi quality on your system. There is virtually no difference to the original audible anymore. A Class-D audio output with up to 3W output power controls the speakers, which may have between 4 ohms and 32 ohms impedance. A 128 Mbit sound memory provides enough capacity.All individual noises can be adjusted individually in the volume. The super-flexible sound engine without a rigid schedule allows the exemplary simulation of all conceivable rail tracks.

Functions

Despite its small size, the LokSound 5 Nano has 6 reinforced function outputs as well as a logic level output as a solder pad. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be set separately. The decoder controls the automatic start-up and disconnection when uncoupling for ROCO®, Krois® and Märklin telex ® couplings.

Motor

The motor control of the LokSound 5 Nano has a variable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz, which ensures super-quiet operation, especially for bell anchor motors – the typical "hum" is a thing of the past. The load control can be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique "Autotune" function allows the decoder to be automatically measured against the motor. The LokSound 5 Nano DCC Direct Decoder delivers up to 0.75A motor power.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody has been specially developed for installation in wide body N gauge locomotives of the Kato USA brand: Most diesel locomotives of this manufacturer come with only a common DC lighting board. Finally, these models can also be easily retrofitted with a LokSound decoder.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody with its dimensions of 47.5mm x 14mm x 4.5mm is a pure DCC decoder and comes without a loudspeaker.

Modes

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody is a “pure-bred” DCC decoder. 14 to 128 driving steps are as self-evident as 2- and 4-digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered. Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders log in fully to a suitable digital center. It masters all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® the CV values can be read out on the main track with suitable control panels. Auxiliary regis- ters exist for control panels that can only program the CVs from 1-255.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody Decoder detects the Märklin® brake distances as well as ZIMO® HLU / ZACK commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake blocks or dc voltage is also possible. In addition, it also stops with a Selectrix® brake diode. An AUTOMATIC ABC commuter train allows automatic commuting between two stations.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody can be used on analog DC webs. The decoder switches “on-the-fly” fully automatically between operating modes. Most of the time, nothing needs to be adjusted.

Sound

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody Decoder can play up to 12 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bits / 31250 kHz and offers hi-fi quality on its system. There is virtually no difference to the original audible anymore. A Class-D audio output with up to 3W output power controls the speakers, which can have between 4 ohms and 32 ohms impedance. A 128 Mbit sound memory provides enough capacity. All individual noises can be adjusted individually in the volume. The super-flexible sound engine without a rigid schedule allows the exem- plary simulation of all conceivable rail tracks.

Functions

Despite its compact dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody is equipped with 12(!) function outputs. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be set separately.

Motor Control

The motor control of the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody has a variable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz, which ensures super-quiet operation, especially for bell anchor motors – the typical “hum” is a thing of the past. The load control can be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique “Autotune” function allows the decoder to be automatically measured against the motor. The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA decoder delivers up to 0.9A motor power.

Operational reliability

A PowerPack can be connected to the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody on request to bridge dirty rail sections.

• 8 CV-Selectable Steam & Diesel Sound Schemes Included
• Mobile Decoder with SoundFX v3
• Fits many HO locomotives
• Digitrax 9-Pin Harness
• Motor 1.0 Amp/2 Amps Peak
• 6 FX3 Functions, 200ma Output
• New sound .spjs loadable with Digitrax USB programmer
• 10-Pin sound harness with 8 Ohm 16 x 26 x 9mm Box Speaker
• 300uF Capacitor

• 10 Exhaust Chuffs
• Up to 12 Prime Movers in each sound profile
• Up to 12 Bells
• 90 Whistles
• 40+ Airhorns
• Additional couplers, dynamos, cab chatter and more!