Product Description
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct was specially developed for installation in N gauge vehicles from the Atlas and Intermountain brands: It can be inserted directly in place of the analogue board installed as standard. But the decoder can also be used for similar models from other manufacturers at your own discretion.
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct with its dimensions of 66.0mm x 8.2mm is a pure DCC decoder and is delivered without speakers.
Operating modes
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct is a “pure” DCC decoder. 14 to 128 speed levels are as natural as 2 and 4 digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered. Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders log on to a suitable digital control center fully automatically.
It controls all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom®, the CV values on the main track can be read out with suitable control centers. There are auxiliary registers for control panels that can only program CVs from 1-255.
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Decoder recognizes the Märklin® braking routes as well as ZIMO® HLU / ZACK 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® brake diode. An ABC automatic shuttle train enables automatic commuting between two stations. The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct can be used on analogue DC 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 micro DCC Direct 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 exact simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles.
Features
There are 10 directly soldered LEDs on the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct. Two of them are intended for front and rear headlights, two more are connected to the AUX3 and AUX4 outputs, for example to switch number boards. Another 6 LEDs on the bottom are intended for ditch lights, but can also be used for other lighting purposes if desired. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately.
Motor control
The motor control of the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct has a variably adjustable PWM clock frequency of 10kHz to 50kHz, which ensures super-quiet operation, especially with bell-armature motors - the previously typical “humming” is a thing of the past. The load control can also be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique “Autotune” function enables the decoder to be automatically calibrated to the motor. The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Decoder delivers up to 0.75A motor current.
Protection
Of course, the outputs are protected against overload. We want you to enjoy your decoder for as long as possible