Product Description
The LokSound 5 Fx is a special feature within the LokSound family: It does not have a motor output and is specifically intended for use in control cars or power cars that require a sound but do not have a model drive themselves. By omitting the motor part, it can still offer all the sound features of the other LokSound 5 members in a size of only 21.5mm x 15.5mm.
LokSound 5 Fx decoders are offered with an 8-pin interface according to NEM652 or a 21MTC interface and always come with an 11 x 15 mm “sugar cube” speaker and a sound capsule kit.
Operating modes
Like all family members, the LokSound 5 Fx is a true multi-protocol decoder. It supports the DCC data format as well as Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4. In the DCC format, 14 to 128 speed levels are as standard as 2 and 4-digit addresses and up to 32 functions. With the help of RailComPlus® technology, the decoders log on fully automatically to a suitable digital control center.
It supports all DCC programming modes and can be driven and programmed with compatible digital control centers: Thanks to RailCom®, it is possible to read out the CV values on the main track with suitable control centers. There are auxiliary registers for control panels that can only program CVs from 1-255.
Motorola® users benefit from up to 28 speed levels at 255 addresses. Three additional Motorola® addresses enable the triggering of 16 functions. A built-in programming mode also makes reprogramming possible with the venerable Control Unit 6021.
The M4 protocol allows automatic registration to mfx®-compatible control panels. The LokSound 5 Fx decoder recognizes the Märklin® braking routes as well as ZIMO® HLU braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system. “Braking” with DCC brake modules or with direct voltage is also possible. In addition, it also stops with a Selectrix® braking diode. An ABC automatic shuttle train enables automatic commuting between two stations.
The LokSound 5 decoder can be used on analog direct and alternating current railways.
The decoder switches between the operating modes fully automatically “on the fly”. Most of the time nothing needs to be set.
sound
The LokSound 5 Fx decoder can play up to 12 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bit / 31250 kHz and offers HiFi quality on your system. There is practically no audible difference from the original. A Class-D audio power amplifier with up to 3W output power drives the speakers, which can have an impedance of between 4 ohms and 32 ohms. A 128 Mbit sound memory ensures enough capacity.
All individual sounds can be individually adjusted in volume. The super-flexible sound engine without a rigid schedule allows the prototypical simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles. Functions There are also some lights to switch in the control car or power car. We have therefore equipped the LokSound 5 Fx with 6 amplified function outputs. In the version with 21MTC interface, there are 6 additional outputs for controlling servos or logic level outputs. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately.
Motor control
Although the LokSound 5 Fx does not have a motor output itself, it still “simulates” one. This is used for synchronization with the motor vehicle, where ideally a “full-fledged” LokSound 5 decoder does its job. In the train, this ensures that the brakes squeak at the same time or that the lamps switch direction at the same time.
Operational safety
If desired, a PowerPack can be connected to the LokSound 5 Fx to bridge dirty rail sections.
Protection
Of course, the outputs are protected against overload. We want you to enjoy your decoder for as long as possible.