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Adapting the Driving Characteristics
and bit 4 in CV 27 is set, then LokSound decoders detect this volt-
age and will stop the train (CV 27 = Value 24).
The signal generated by these modules looks the same as DC from
conventional DC-transformers. The LokSound could possible mis-
interpret this and switch to the analogue mode instead of brake.
If you wish to control the LokSound decoder with DCC signals
and keep your Märklin® brake sectors then you should switch off
the DC analogue mode by deleting bit 1 in CV 50. The LokSound
will stop as desired.
10.5.3. Selectrix® Diode Brake Sector
LokSound V4.0
LokSound micro V4.0
LokSound decoders also detect the Selectrix®-diode brake sector
and stop as desired.
10.5.4. Lenz® ABC Brake Mode
LokSound V4.0
LokSound micro V4.0
As a new function the LokSound V4.0 decoder supports the ABC
braking technique introduced by Lenz®. In order to use this func-
tion a group of anti-parallel diods will be be soldered to one half
of the track. The resulting fall of voltage generates an assymetrical
DCC signal. LokSound decoders are able to detect the potential
difference between the left and right half of the signal. If desired,
the decoder will be stopped.
To be able to use the ABC technique you also need, beside the
adequate LokSound V4.0 decoder, an appropriate brake module.
The ABC technique can only be operated with boosters offering
an exact symmetrical output. All command stations and boosters
by ESU and Lenz® garantuee a symmetrical output. We don´t rec-
ommend to use other boosters for the ABC technique.
• If you wish to stop the LokSound decoder when the track signal is
stronger on the right side than on the left side (and the diods are
also installed on the left side), set bit 0 in CV 27.
• If you wish to stop the LokSound decoder when the track signal is
stronger on the left side than on the right side (and the diods are
also installed on the right side), set bit 1 in CV 27.
• If you want to stopp the decoder no matter in which half of the
track the diods are set, please set bit 0 and bit 1 in CV 27 (CV 27
= 3).
10.6. Constant Brake Distance
LokSound V4.0
LokSound micro V4.0
An attractive function hides behind CV 254 (ESU brake mode):
Here you can set a constant distance for braking the train, from
the beginning of the brake sector to the stopping point. Thus, it
is possible to stop the train right in front of a red signal regard-
less of the speed. The LokSound simply calculates the required
brake effect.
The higher the value in CV 254, the longer is the brake distance.
Simply make some trials on a test track in order to find the values
best suited to your locomotive.
If CV 254 is set to 0, then the normal time mode according to
chapter 10.1. will automatically turn on.
The constant brake distance is only active in brake sectors. When
you turn the throttle back to 0, the locomotive will slow down as
per the value in CV 4.
Via CV253 you can chose how the LokSound should decelerate.
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