ESU HO 58828 LokSound 5 micro DCC blank decoder, Next18

Description

The LokSound 5 micro is a little wonder: With only 21mmx10mmfootprint, it is by far the smallest LokSound decoder weve ever built.This is perfect for N scale, but can also be used in small H0 locos.LokSound 5 micro decoders always have a Next18 interface and areoffered with adapter plugs for all common interfaces.Because of different needs in our Global Market we have created 2different versions of the LokSound V5, LokSound 5 DCC and the MultiProtocol LokSound 5.

LokSound 5 micro DCC

The LokSound 5 Micro DCC is made for the North American and Australian markets. It is a pure DCC Decoder, which supports RailComPlusand can also be used on DC layouts.

LokSound micro 5

In addition to be speaking DCC, Motorola, Selectix, and MFX/M4digital languages, LokSound 5 Micro decoders are offered with allcommon interfaces and always come with a 11x15mm sugar cubespeaker and sound enclosure kit.

Modes

The LokSound 5 micro is also a true multi-protocol decoder. It mastersthe data format DCC as well as Motorola, Selectrix and M4. In theDCC format, 14 to 128 speed steps are as natural as 2- and 4-digit addresses and up to 32 functions. Thanks to RailComPlus, the decoderslog on fully automatically to a suitable digital central unit.It masters all DCC programming modes and, thanks to RailCom, theCV values on the main track can be read out with suitable controlpanels. For panels that can only program the CVs from 1-255, thereare auxiliary registers.

Motorola users benefit from up to 28 speed steps with 255 addresses. Three additional Motorola addresses enable the triggering of 16functions. A built-in programming mode also makes reprogrammingpossible with the venerable Control Unit 6021.The M4 protocol allows automatic logon to mfx compatible panels.The LokSound 5 micro decoder recognizes the Mrklin braking distances as well as ZIMO HLU brake commands or the Lenz ABC system. Braking with DCC brake modules or DC voltage is also possible.He also stops with a Selectrix brake diode. An automatic ABC shuttleallows automatic commuting between two stations.The LokSound 5 micro decoder can be used on analog DC and ACtracks (!).

Sound

The LokSound 5 micro decoder can play up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bit / 31250 kHz andfinally offers hi-fi quality on your system. There is virtually no differenceto the original more audible. A Class D audio power amplifier with upto 3W output powers the speakers, which may have between 4 ohmsand 32 ohms impedance. The huge 128 Mbit sound storage providesenough capacity.

All individual sounds can be individually adjusted in volume. The superflexible Soundengine without rigid schedule allows the prototypicalsimulation of all imaginable rail vehicles. Three separately adjustablebraking functions and two alternative load scenarios give you the maximum control over your vehicles.

Features

Despite its small size, the LokSound 5 micro has at least 6 amplifiedfunction outputs as well as a logic level output. There are two morelogic level outputs on the Next18 interface, which can alternativelycontrol RC servos. Of course tons of lighting effects are also available.The brightness of each output can be set separately. The decoder handles the automatic on and off during uncoupling for ROCO, Kroisand Telex couplings. In order to keep compatible with the thousandsof LokSound Selects and LokSound V4 decoders already on the marketwe made sure to add many of the most popular features of that Generation! This Includes the Full Throttle features, including the FamousDrive Hold!

Motor Control

The engine control of the LokSound 5 has again been fundamentallyimproved. A variably adjustable PWM clock frequency of 10kHz to50kHz ensures especially in bell armature motors for a super quiet operation – The typical humming is a thing of the past. The load controlcan now be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The uniqueAutotune function allows the automatic decompression of the decoder to the motor. The LokSound 5 decoder delivers up to 0.75A motor current enough juice for all intended usage scenarios.