Product Description
While LokPilot 5 decoders can undoubtedly meet all imaginable requirements of even the most demanding experts, many model railroaders are looking for a robust, high-quality DCC decoder for their standard requirements that is also affordable.
The LokPilot 5 Basic was developed with the aim of offering a contemporary decoder with a reasonable range of functions at a reasonable price. The LokPilot 5 Basic is delivered in two versions: In addition to a version with an 8-pin NEM interface, there is also a version with 21MTC interface available.
The LokPilot 5 Basic is therefore particularly recommended for use in H0 gauge vehicles.
Operating modes
The LokPilot 5 Basic is a “pure” DCC decoder. 14 to 128 speed levels are as natural as 2 and 4 digit addresses. Up to 20 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. Auxiliary registers exist for control panels that can only program CVs from 1-255.
The LokPilot 5 Basic Decoder recognizes the Märklin® braking routes as well as the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake modules or with direct voltage is also possible. The LokPilot 5 Basic Decoder can be used on analogue DC railways. The maximum speed can be set separately. The decoder switches between the operating modes fully automatically “on the fly”. Most of the time nothing needs to be set.
Features
The LokPilot 5 Basic has 4 amplified function outputs in each version. The version with 21MTC interface also has 8 logic level outputs on the interface, two of which are also suitable for controlling servos. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately.
Motor control
The LokPilot 5 Basic motor control delivers up to 0.9A continuous current. A variably adjustable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz 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.
Operational safety
If desired, a PowerPack can be connected to the LokPilot 5 Basic to bridge dirty rail sections.
Protection
Of course, all function outputs and the motor output are protected against overload. We want you to enjoy your decoder for as long as possible.
