Functions For Electric Locomotives; Lokprogrammer; Analogue Mode; Functions - Esu LokSound micro V4.0 Instruction Manual

General Properties of all Decoders

5.2.3.3. Functions for Electric locomotives

But even Electric locomotives are a treat for the ears: Beside the
fan noise, the compressors, or the oil coolers, you hear the whine
of the electro motors, the cracks of main switches, or gear noises.
Beside these sound variations, you can activate sounds anytime
per function key. Thus you can whistle, sound the horn or bell
to your heart's content, in front of railroad crossings, or tunnels.
Length of sound is up to you.

5.2.3.4. LokProgrammer

All sounds of the LokSound decoders can be exchanged, trans-
ferred and deleted with the help the ESU LokProgrammer. ESU
already offers hundreds of pre-created sound projects free for
download. This enables specialists to create their own sounds or
even change available ESU projects.

5.2.4. Analogue Mode

Quite a few LokSound decoders replace analogue directional re-
lays. Therefore, you can not only set the starting speed and the
maximum speed as well as pre-select which functions should be
active in analogue mode: even load compensation works in ana-
logue mode!

5.2.5. Functions

Standard features for LokSound V4.0 decoders include the follow-
ing features: acceleration and brake times can be separately ad-
justed and switched, and of course, you can switch the shunting
mode. The brightness of all function outputs can be separately set
and allocated to the desired function buttons (function mapping).
There is a wide range of options: dimmer, flickering firebox, gyro-
light and mars-light, flash and double flash, blinker and alternate
blinker as well as switch functions with timers (e.g.: for Telex)
and a special coupler function for remote controlled couplers by
Krois® and ROCO® including the automatic pushing and pulling.
The unique and once more improved ESU function mapping en-
ables you to allocate every function to the function buttons F0 to
F28; even multiple allocations are possible. You will find more info
on this in chapter 12.
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5.2.6. Programming

Where intended, LokSound decoders support all programming
modes including POM (Programming-On-the-Main). You can use
any NMRA-DCC compatible command station for this purpose.
Even with the Märklin® central units 6020®, 6021®, Mobile Sta-
tion® and Central Station® all settings are adjusted electronically.
Most LokSound V4.0 decoders support a simple-to-use program-
ming procedure.
Owners of the ESU ECoS enjoy an even more comfortable method
of programming: you can read all possible settings in plain text on
the large display and easily adjust them – even during operation!

5.2.7. Operational Reliability

LokSound decoders store the current operating status. Thanks to
this data storage, the decoder will start again as quickly as pos-
sible after a service interruption. Some decoders also have an inte-
gral „PowerPack" that assures continuous power even in case of
poor electrical contact or critically laid tracks.

5.2.8. Protection

All function outputs as well as the motor output have protection
against overload and short circuit. We want you to enjoy your
LokSound decoders for a long time.

5.2.9. Future built-in

All LokSound V4.0 decoders are suitable for firmware updates due
to the flash memory. You may add new software functions at a
later stage.