The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody has been specially developed
for installation in wide body N gauge locomotives of the Kato
USA brand: Most diesel locomotives of this manufacturer come
with only a common DC lighting board. Finally, these models
can also be easily retrofitted with a LokSound decoder.
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody with its dimensions of
47.5mm x 14mm x 4.5mm is a pure DCC decoder and comes without
a loudspeaker.
Modes
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody 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 regis-
ters exist for control panels that can only program the CVs
from 1-255.
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody 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 Widebody can be used on analog
DC webs. The decoder switches “on-the-fly” fully automatically
between operating modes. Most of the time, nothing needs to
be adjusted.
Sound
The LokSound
5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody 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.
All individual noises can be adjusted individually in the
volume. The super-flexible sound engine without a rigid schedule
allows the exem- plary simulation of all conceivable rail
tracks.
Functions
Despite
its compact dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato
USA Widebody is equipped with 12(!) function outputs. All
important lighting functions are available. The brightness
of each output can be set separately.
Motor
Control
The motor
control of the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA Widebody
has a variable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz, which
ensures super-quiet operation, especially for bell anchor
motors – the typical “hum” is a thing of the past. The load
control can be adapted 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 decoder delivers up to 0.9A motor power.
Operational
reliability
A PowerPack
can be connected to the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA
Widebody 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.