ESU 58814 Gauge H0 LokSound 5 micro DCC / MM / SX / M4 "empty decoder", PluX16 with speaker 11x15mm

The LokSound 5 micro is a “little miracle”: With just 21mmx10mm footprint, it is one of the smallest LokSound decoders we have ever built. It should therefore be used in all vehicles with nominal sizes N and TT, but also in small H0 vehicles. LokSound 5 micro decoders always have a Next18 interface and are offered with adapter plugs for all common interfaces. An 11x15mm “sugar cube” speaker and sound capsule kit are also always included.

Operating modes

The LokSound 5 micro is also a real 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. 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.

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 micro 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® brake diode. An ABC automatic shuttle train enables automatic commuting between two stations.

The LokSound 5 micro decoder can be used on analog direct and alternating current railways (!).

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 and finally 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. The huge 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. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios give you maximum control over your vehicles.

Features

Despite its small size, the LokSound 5 micro has at least 6 amplified function outputs and a logic level output. There are two additional logic level outputs on the Next18 interface that can alternatively control RC servos. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately. The decoder controls automatic pressing and releasing when uncoupling for ROCO®, Krois® and Telex® couplings.

Motor control

The engine control of the LokSound 5 has been fundamentally improved again. A variably adjustable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz ensures super-quiet operation, especially with bell-armature motors - the typical “humming” is a thing of the past. The load control can now be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique “Autotune” function enables the decoder to be automatically calibrated to the motor.  With up to 0.75A motor current, the LokSound 5 decoder delivers enough juice for all intended use scenarios.