The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 was specially developed for
installation in some Kato USA N gauge vehicles: It fits in
all Kato N scale locomotives Siemens SC44 “Charger”
or MP36 instead of the standard analog board. Finally, these
models can also be easily retrofitted with a LokSound decoder.
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 with its dimensions of 60.0mm
x 10.1mm is a pure DCC decoder.
Modes
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 is a "pure-bred"
DCC decoder. 14 to 128 driving steps are as self-evident as
2- and 4-digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered.
Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders log in fully to a
suitable digital center.It masters all DCC programming modes
and thanks to RailCom® the CV values can be read out on
the main track with suitable control panels. Auxiliary registers
exist for control panels that can only program the CVs from
1-255.
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 Decoder detects the Märklin®
brake distances as well as ZIMO® HLU / ZACK commands or
the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake blocks or
dc voltage is also possible. In addition, it also stops with
a Selectrix® brake diode. An AUTOMATIC ABC commuter train
allows automatic commuting between two stations.
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 can be used on analog DC
layouts.
The decoder
switches between the operating modes fully automatically “on-the-fly”.
In most cases, nothing needs to be set.
Sound
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 Decoder can play up to 12
channels simultaneously.
Each channel
can be resolved with up to 16 bits / 31250 kHz and offers
hi-fi quality on its system. There is virtually no difference
to the original audible anymore. A Class-D audio output with
up to 3W output power controls the speakers, which can have
between 4 ohms and 32 ohms impedance. A 128 Mbit sound memory
provides enough capacity.
The volume
of all individual sounds can be adjusted individually. The
super-flexible sound engine without a rigid sequence plan
allows the prototypically accurate simulation of all conceivable
rail vehicles.
Functions
Despite
its compact dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato
USA SC44 is equipped with an enormous number of function outputs.
Two directly soldered SMD LEDs are provided for front and
rear illumination.
In addition,
three further amplified function outputs and a “logic
level” output are available and all important light functions
are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted
separately.
Motor
The motor
control of the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 has
a variable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz, which
ensures super-quiet operation, especially for coreless motors
– the typical "hum" is a thing of the past.
The load control can be adjusted to difficult cases with up
to 10 CVs. The unique "Autotune" function allows
the decoder to be automatically measured against the motor.
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 decoder delivers
up to 0.75A motor power.
Operational reliability
A PowerPack
can be connected to the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA
SC44 on request 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.
