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MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This document will be
completed in the coming
weeks and months to include
display photos etc.
see www.zimo.at !
Tethered
MX31
and
Radio
MX31FU
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REWRITTEN MAY 2006 (SW-Version 1.10; some pictures missing) --- 2006 05 01
Operating mode GUEST, SW-Version 1.12 --- 2006 11 03
Chapter
0.
since MX21 ...................................................................................2
kept from the MX21 ... .........................................................................3
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................4
2. Technical Information ......................................................................................................................................................4
3. Connecting cab's to command station .............................................................................................................................4
4. QUICK GUIDE.................................................................................................................................................................6
5. Power up the MX31/MX31FU for the first time ................................................................................................................8
OPERATOR, EXPERT ................................................................................................................8
OPERATOR, EXPERT ...............................................................................................................8
OPERATOR................................................................................................................10
OPERATOR....................................................................................................................12
EXPERT - Mode ....................................................................................................14
in
Guest
Mode ........................................................................................................15
12. Recall memory and list of names OPER., EXP. .........................................................................................................16
OPERATOR, EXPERT.......................................................................................................18
OPERATOR, EXPERT............................................................................................................20
OPERATOR, EXPERT ..................................................................................22
TURNOUT LADDERS and AOS's.............................................................................25
18. Glossary ......................................................................................................................................................................27
99. Preview of future software versions .............................................................................................................................28
Chapter 99: Preview to future software versions
IMPORTANT NOTES to SOFTWARE and SOFTWARE UPDATES:
Software that determines the characteristics and functions of this product is stored in a FLASH-
EPROM.
The current version may not yet be capable of all the functions mentioned in this manual. Installing
new software versions later can add new functions or correct recognized errors.
Current software is available at no charge from www.zimo.at (UPDATES). The software can be in-
stalled with the help of the program "ZST" (Zimo Service Tool) and a ZIMO command station MX1
"model 2000" or MX1EC. The ZST program is also available for download from the above web site at
no charge. A solution for updating systems with older command stations is in development.
Updates can also be performed by ZIMO at the expense of the customer (handling and shipping
fees). There is of course also no charge for the software itself. Updates performed by ZIMO are not
considered a warranty repair.
EDITION
2005 09 01
Corrections and additions --- 2006 06 01
2006 07 01
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
A solution for updating systems with older command stations is in development. Updates can also be performed by ZIMO at the expense of the customer (handling and shipping fees). There is of course also no charge for the software itself. Updates performed by ZIMO are not considered a warranty repair. -
Page 2: What's New
Using names for routes containing several accessory addresses is also possible, which, in the future, can also be displayed as small track schematics. The MX31 tethered and MX31FU radio cabs replace the MX21 and MX21 radio cabs, which them- selves were a further development of the MX2 and MX2FU respectively. -
Page 3: And What's "Old
● as has been the case with the MX21 already, new software versions can be installed with the help sequences (ARS) ... of the ZIMO Service Tool (ZST) that is available together with new software at no charge from Implementation with future SW update planned for 2006 www.zimo.at... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction 3. Connecting cab’s to command station This document describes the MX31 cab, the radio version MX31FU and the radio base module MXFU. Each cab contains two identical sockets (internally parallel) for the CAN Bus connection to the com- The MX31 is designed to operate with the MX1 model 2000, MX1HS or MX1EC command station. - Page 5 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 5 DAYLIGHT SENSOR ANTENNA TERMINAL (MX31FU only) Automatically adapts the display illumination and LED indicators to the available light. Accepts antenna supplied with cab. POWER SUPPLY SOCKET (MX31FU/MX31ZL only) Hole for hook or nail...
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Page 6: Quick Guide
Page 6 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab 4. QUICK GUIDE... - Page 7 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 7...
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Page 8: Power Up The Mx31/Mx31Fu For The First Time
MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Start-up procedure of a new system or a cab containing no data: ■ MX31FU in radio mode – it switches immediately to the mode that was active before the cab was 5. Power up the MX31/MX31FU for the first powered down, that is usually to the driving (LOCO) or accessory (SWI) mode (see below). - Page 9 Special case: Enter a module address instead of a decoder address: return with “A” or “E” and finally activate - 800... 863 for MX8 – ZIMO accessory modules address with the “F” key. the address is entered as a four digit (!) number that includes a group number, for example: 814/1, 814/2...
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Page 10: Loco - Mode
Top bar: “LOCO”, number of addresses in recall memory and fast clock; Center: loco address (or name and address), consist indicator “T” where applicable; Bottom bar: battery and radio signal strength (only with MX31FU in radio mode), soft key ID’s and applied speed steps (“s…”);... - Page 11 ► E- MN (press and hold “E” followed by “MN”) starts programming (see chapter “Programming”) in The MAN function, key, eliminates the ZIMO “signal controlled speed service mode (SERV MODE PROG on the programming track), exit programming with the “E”...
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Page 12: Swi - Mode
Center: accessory address (or name and address), switch ladder indicated with an “H” if applica- ble, Bottom bar: battery and radio signal strength (only with MX31FU in radio mode), soft key ID’s and applied speed steps (“s…”); Number keys 1 to 4 or 1 to 8 (depending on decoder or module type) are used to operate switches, signals etc., for the active accessory address. - Page 13 (yellow), NOTE: use of A key is only possible in OPERATOR mode – in EXPERT mode use (= RailCom) or ZIMO acknowledgments in case of accessory decoders. The cab’s LED of a thrown turnout keeps flashing until the appropriate feedback is received. Continuous flashing therefore in- ►...
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Page 14: Loco And Swi Handling
Page 14 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab 10. LOCO and SWI handling EXPERT Mode EXPERT-Mode from SW-Version 1.10 ! Select and mark with the scroll wheel When changing from the OPERATOR to the EXPERT mode, the first thing noticed is that the whole Activate marked engine address OPERATOR screen shrinks by using smaller fonts so that it will fit in the upper half of the display. -
Page 15: Loco And Swi Handling
In case the defined number was forgotten, a master code number can be obtained from ZIMO. If the cursor points to an entry such as “Soft SWI Lev 1”, “Soft SWI Lev 2” at the end of the preview... -
Page 16: Recall Memory And List Of Names Oper., Exp
The list of names is displayed in a table format only and can be called up using the E- 4 keys (E and All ZIMO cabs will bring the top address stored in the recall memory to the foreground and activate it 4 key pressed together) or with A + A + 4 (press the A key twice followed by the “4”... - Page 17 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 17 SUMMARY of the SELECTIONS: WHEN? (to switch from the LOCO or SWI mode to the tabular display) ▼ from the active LOCO mode, with A + A (2x A key) to the tabular display of the LOCO recall memory ▼...
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Page 18: E - Procedures
This procedure is no longer relevant today, if all ZIMO components WHEN? (command station and decoder) in use were produced in 2003 or ▼... - Page 19 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 19 marker in the SWI mode display), the name entered is used for the consist (or switch ladder). From SW-Version 1.20. NOTE: Names containing up to 7 letters are displayed in large font as an active address, with me- dium font if longer;...
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Page 20: Programming
ZIMO decoders initiate a “hard reset” when programmed to ad- Safe programming through acknowledgment. Unconfirmed programming (certain degree of dress “0”. NOTE: This is only possible with ZIMO decoders. De- reliability by s ending commands repeatedly). coders of other manufacturers are reset by writing 8 to CV address 8. - Page 21 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 21 tional communication is implemented in decoders. Until then, “SENT” is displayed as an internal system confirmation only. key switches the cab to binary programming, where the display in addition to the decimal values also displays the binary code and the number keys no longer are used to enter digits but to invert Bit values with the 0 ..
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Page 22: Menu And Menu Functions
Page 22 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab THE MENU STRUCUTRE: 15. MENU and After entering the menu with the M key, the appropriate LOCO MENU or the SWI MENU appears MENU FUNCTIONS OPERATOR, EXPERT with all applicable selections. The first line accesses the SYSTEM MENU while the first line in the system menu is for entering the CAB MENU. - Page 23 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 23 SWI MENU SYSTEM MENU Description > SYSTEM MENÜ OPERATOR mode The currently active mode is marked with a check mark. EXPERT mode Defines the soft keys for turnout actuation MENU Soft Keys for switches U...
- Page 24 Page 24 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab CAB MENU Description Display and LED colors MENU Display colors . > Display green Selecting the respective line causes the cab to display the Display red corresponding color; moving the speed slider changes the Display yellow numerical value between 0…255.
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Page 25: Temporary: Definitions For 17. Radio Operation With Mx31Fu & Mxfu
MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 25 Select and actuate a turnout ladder: 16. TEMPORARY: Definitions for Enter and activate a group address (701 to 799). TURNOUT LADDERS and AOS’s Any yellow key-LED indicates that a turnout ladder or route is stored and ready to be activated. - Page 26 Before the MX31FU can be used in radio mode, both the MXFU base module and the radio cab have to be con- Plug (2 / 5 mm),...
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Page 27: Glossary
On the “A” button, stands for “Deactivate” DCAB Dual Cab mode, controls two engines simultaneously The Antenna (enclosed with the MXFU and MX31FU): FU e/a “A” key also functions to turn radio cab on/off when in radio mode The radio base module MXFU should never be operated without the antenna. Screw the antenna to Indicates Halt (stop) signal on track (light bar) the terminal through the opening in the cover. -
Page 28: Preview Of Future Software Versions
■ Further simplifications of decoder programming especially for the most often used CV’s such as characteristic curve and momentum as well as special procedures for ZIMO sound decoders. ■ Special procedures for operating sequences, routes and MX9 operating mode 1. - Page 29 MX31 Cab, MX31FU Radio Cab Page 29...
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