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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Tethered controller
MX32, MX32FU
SW-Version 01.13 (Command station: MX1and MX10) --- 2014 07 27
SW-Version 01.13 (Command station: MX1 and MX10) --- 2014 08 18
SW-Version 01.16.0008 (Command station: MX10 and Z21) --- 2015 04 24
SW-Version 01.16.0014 (Command station MX10) --- 2015 05 11
SW-Version 01.16.0033 (Command station MX10) --- 2015 05 27
Radio controller
EDITION
2010 11 30
2010 12 18
2011 01 12
2011 03 15
2011 06 20
SW-Version 01.07 --- 2011 08 05
2012 02 15
SW-Version 01.12 --- 2012 07 30
2014 02 10
SW-Version 01.13 (Command station: MX10) --- 2014 07 15
SW-Version 01.14 --- 2014 11 03
SW-Version 01.15.1120 --- 2014 11 28
2015 02 15
2015 03 23
SW-Version 01.15.1121 --- 2015 04 08
2015 06 10
2015 06 25
2015 07 08
2015 07 21
SW-Version 01.17.0000 --- 2015 08 26
2015 09 07
2015 09 29
2015 10 13
2015 10 18
2016 02 20
SW-Version 01.19.0001 --- 2016 04 22
SW-Version 01.20.0001 --- 2016 09 22
SW-Version 01.20.0100 --- 2016 12 22
SW-Version 01.20.0150 --- 2017 03 10
2017 05 26
SW-Version 01.21.0001 --- 2017 07 25
SW-Version 01.21.0500 --- 2017 10 12
2017 12 31
SW-Version 01.22.0001 --- 2018 01 29
2018 04 13
2018 05 03
2018 07 08
SW-Version 01.24.0001 --- 2018 07 30
2018 08 24
2018 09 03
2018 11 07

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  • Page 1 MX32, MX32FU INSTRUCTION MANUAL EDITION 2010 11 30 2010 12 18 2011 01 12 2011 03 15 2011 06 20 SW-Version 01.07 --- 2011 08 05 2012 02 15 SW-Version 01.12 --- 2012 07 30 2014 02 10 SW-Version 01.13 (Command station: MX10) --- 2014 07 15 SW-Version 01.13 (Command station: MX1and MX10) --- 2014 07 27...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE “E-DISPLAY” ..................Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. CAB CONF Info and Cab Options .............. Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert. 10. SYSTEM Setting and control of Zimo system products connected to MX1 ............10.1 SYSTEM Setting and control of Zimo system products connected to MX10 ............
  • Page 3 MX10 or MX10EC and the “StEin“ modules. However, the MX32 can also be used with “older” ZIMO DCC systems (various models of the com- mand station MX1, “old” accessory modules MX8 and track section modules MX9) as well as with the Roco Z21 command station, although certain limitations apply (e.g.
  • Page 4 30 V (which is only available at the “ZIMO CAN” socket), while the new de- vices (MX32) operate with 12 V (which is available at the XNET socket). If a MX32 is to be moved from CAN1 to CAN2 it...
  • Page 5 Notes to CAN bus wiring: Connecting a MX32 to a ROCO Z21 command station: The MX32 and MX32FU (as well as all previous types from MX2 to MX31) have two identical CAN bus A maximum of 3 ZIMO MX32 controllers or 1 sockets, which are wired internally in parallel.

  • Page 6: Technical Data

    (unless the battery is depleted). A-Key  Select, Confirm, Number and Function Key Pad, MX32 controllers produced until mid-2014, which don’t offer a reset option from LOCO to address also used for text input...
  • Page 7 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 7 1. The MX32 HELP-System  is reserved for calling up the help screen in most operating modes. If this Softkey is Softkey I pressed, it opens the proper help screen for the current situation.
  • Page 8 In order to access the loco functions Depending on the situation, a tethered MX32 or radio switch to the LOCO mode with the F-Key! controller MX32FU is turned on as follows: ...

  • Page 9: The Special Features In Radio Mode (Mx32Fu)

    (an estimate is given). The user then has two options: Therefore, the radio controller is connected with a 6-pin CAN bus cable to one of the ZIMO CAN bus A- Key  Confirm and close the window. The controller can then be used normally; the sockets on the MX10, so the controller starts up in tethered mode (at least until the boot-up sequence is message “CHARGE BATTERY…”...
  • Page 10 Page 10 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU NOTE: (to the photos on the left): The display pictures are examples for the many possible representations in the operating modes LOCO (with/without image, large/small image, with/without speedo, different speedo designs etc.).
  • Page 11 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 11 A- Key  Switches to the “Address in use” warning appears when the address is already active on a different controller. The address To activate other locos: LOCO IN display. “External & Computer Control”.
  • Page 12 Page 12 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Blue speedo needle: value for the speed is calculated from speed steps Magenta speedo needle: actual speed feedback from vehicle The RailCom speedo may need to be adjusted with CV #136 to show the actual speed.
  • Page 13 4. Simple turnout control (the first time) Operating turnouts and signals in the MX32 follows an object-oriented approach: In a "panel" of turn- out and signal icons (the "panel" as a precursor to the track diagram), the individual "object" is operated by pressing the corresponding function key.
  • Page 14 This section deals with programming in SERVICE MODE on the programming track, which is con- nected to the command station output that can be switched over to the programming mode; on the MX10 it is the output “Schiene-2” (on ZIMO command stations it also serves as another “main track“). Note : CV programming on the programming track is possible even if the decoder address is NOT known;...
  • Page 15 CV numbers. The MX32 also shows the meaning of the individual CVs, if known, in the first column in blue font. If the de- coder was recognized as a ZIMO decoder (earlier with TP-Key), it shows more information than with another decoder.
  • Page 16 Beginning with software version 01.16.00 (this version MUST be in the MX32 BEFORE it is updated with the next of these files may change from version to version (new finished features...), but essentially, they are higher update), the zip file comes as a “container file”, which holds full versions for both the MX10 AND the MX32. the following: So if your current version is lower than 01.16 (i.e.
  • Page 17 If there is a backup on the flash drive - this can be The MX32 display remains dark. In this case DO NOT disconnect the CAN bus cable and DO NOT from the device itself or from another controller! - switch off the command station.
  • Page 18 8. THE “E-SCREEN” Loading self-made vehicle images: A “configuration file” (as a “.zsc” file; a sample is available from www.zimo.at, MX32 update page) must be created first and then copied together with the images to a flash drive. The "E-screen" is the menu page for different applications.
  • Page 19 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 19 Command station – HW/SW Version Info 9. CONFIG Info and Settings for Command Station and Controller HW-Version: Version of the MX10 (MX10EC) board E-Key (to the E-Screen) + F0-Key (number key 0)  Entry to...
  • Page 20 Page 20 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU This Controller - HW/SW Version Info default “MX32“; a new unique name for the Name: This Cab – STOP & OFF Management controller can be entered here Language: Selection of the languages available in...
  • Page 21 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 21 This Controller – Info / Statistics Sample Addr: Default 16383, although this is not a valid DCC address, it nevertheless serves as a sample address. Any (real) address can be used instead.

  • Page 22: Loco In, And Loco Mod

    Page 22 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU 10. LOCO IN, LOCO MOD, TRACK-ON SEARCH LOCO IN is accessible From Type in LOCO  from the LOCO mode: A-Key LOCO IN address  from the mode: A- Key LOCO IN ...
  • Page 23 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 23 How to use LOCO IN to activate an object from the Object-Database: How to use the LOCO MOD to modify the currently active object (repeat) e.g. From LOCO Enter part Softkey of a name...
  • Page 24 Page 24 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU The “TRACK-ON SEARCH” … If the search (TP key) shows several addresses at (almost) the same time - A- Key … as described before. requires system SW 01.24.0001 and decoder SW 37.16 or higher …...
  • Page 25 The integration of the MX32-GUI into sound projects is planned so that the "GUI data" can be downloaded via RailCom from the decoder into the system (or the controllers) or - for cases where this is not possible –...

  • Page 26: Addr

    Page 26 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU 11. ADDR… The “before” screen (starting point for FUMT, SPEEDO, IMAGE, FUSY – GUI this example) Settings to the stored GUI-Displays, Icons, Pictures in the system (Command station, controllers)… for the current address All settings that are used for the operation of a vehicle (= address) and its representation in the con- troller display, which is the “Graphical User Interface”...
  • Page 27 Function Mode (FUM): The number of functions the command station should send, 8A: the “old” 8-function mode (ZIMO decoders before 2003 that used more than 4 functions) NOTE: If the feedback fails, the calculated speed (blue pointer) is used again.
  • Page 28 Page 28 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU E + 4  ADDR IMAGE – Selecting a vehicle image, for an active address that does NOT yet have an image assigned: Scroll E + 4 Scroll through vehicle images; when desired image is found: F-Key ...
  • Page 29 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 29  ADDR FUSY – E + 5 assigning function icons to function keys on the display: 10 function keys are displayed that can be replaced with the selected icons together with the latch/toggle function indicators by means of a green or red dot.
  • Page 30 This is of course only the case if a MX10 command station is used (not with a Roco Z21 or an old ZIMO MX1 command station!). Manual Takeover (importing the GUI from the MX10 via the menu): Automatic –...
  • Page 31 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 31 SW 01.25: and higher Vehicle “cloning” (creating a new vehicle with the GUI of another) The clone window opens after the selected cloning pro- cedure is started (here: “Cloning from active address”) ...

  • Page 32: Loco

    Page 32 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU The operating mode LOCO offers different display representations: LOCO Operating Mode The possibilities depend on which GUI elements for theactive vehicles are present (i.e. defined, which is NOT always "visible"): NOTE: Consist operations are covered in the...
  • Page 33 Return to “normal view”) Limitations: If it is a ZIMO decoder (with current software) but RailCom is turned off, commands for the E / W di- rection can still be given, but without feedback on the forward-reverse direction; Fwd-Rev arrows stay green.
  • Page 34 Page 34 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU The ZIMO system is based on sophisticated data management. This can largely be ignored for small The LOWER SCREEN HALF applications (i.e. the garden railroad with 10 or 20 engines), so to "just get started" it is ok. If a large can also be used differently than in the "normal"...
  • Page 35 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 35  displays the  hides the loco Rocker switch  to second level of the Softkey III Softkey III display. loco recall memory (LoR) instead recall memory (LoR), the function The individual rows of the second level contain: of the function keys.
  • Page 36 - using a “consist address” in the decoder (in CVs #17 & 18), which is set to an identical value in the - A consist resides in principle NOT "in the system" (command station), but always in "a controller”, i.e. a MX32 participating vehicles of a consist, controller (or in a ZIMO app.) Either the consist was established in this controller, or it was set-up in another...
  • Page 37 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 37 Softkey III  Open/Close the Setting up consists is always possible, in order to see the function icons for the active A consist is a combination of locomotives with jointly  vehicle in the foreground, for example.
  • Page 38 (2) if a MX32 message says "this address has been removed from the local consist", then this address will be removed from the consist in After the consist has been taken over, all the address- the MX10.

  • Page 39: The Stop Options

    TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 39 Touching the blue arrow icon (pointing up) 15. The STOP Options in the ZIMO System Removes the “  STOP Bullets”  the blue arrow now appears in the header (pointing down, (also known as “Emergency Stop“);...
  • Page 40 STOP window, with the fol- NOTE: ZIMO command stations don’t allow for an actual overcurrent to flow, but rather limit the current to the lowing possible further options: set threshold. The term "overcurrent" is to be understood as "potential overcurrent", which would flow if not pre- vented by an automatic voltage reduction.
  • Page 41 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 41 >>> STOP – Actuation sequences, Here, too, the scrolling wheel (or the U- and A-key) is used to make further selections (or S and TP-Key). Summary, organized by initiating state: >> Directly from the driving window...

  • Page 42: External Control And Computer Control

    Page 42 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU 16. External and Computer Control With “External Control” in the header it is not possible  to do a direct takeover (as is possible with “Address in  use”), because the U-Key on this screen is used to...

  • Page 43: Trains

    WIRD NACHGETRAGEN Not yet implemented! To inform the user that a computer, cell phone etc. takes temporary control of a loco address, the MX32  displays “Computer control” (in the header) or – if known – the name of the application. For example Roco Multimaus or App (X-Net Device): This image remains until a new command is sent by the controller.
  • Page 44 Page 44 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU addresses and other parameters in the SWI DEF screen, before they become operational in the panel Operating mode for turnout switching. panel for the first time opens a sample panel named “Basic Panel” in the lower half Entering the Object-oriented control of turnouts, signals…...
  • Page 45 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 45  opens the “Panel Recall” (PaR) list with existing panels, scroll & select (A), delete (C). Softkey II  Tapping the PaR list opens to a full-screen.  (Shift) Touch before SW Version 01.17: ...
  • Page 46 Page 46 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Number of the icon in the panel (Object) belonging to this block Icon Number Label in the input block Description Graphical representations (this number cannot be changed). V norm V-Symbol normal (default)
  • Page 47 - The symbol also automatically sets the parameter single-pair-sequence correctly, but this can also be changed manually. - MX32 Panel DEF: input of the first address (and sub address) as defined by the Q decoder, i.e. the This page is intentionally left blank.
  • Page 48 Page 48 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU The following functions are still available even with the ACC LIST open: 19. ACC LIST  Scrolls among locomotives (within the LoR) without leaving this screen. U- / F- Key Address-oriented control of turnouts, signals …...
  • Page 49 Monitoring and operating stationary equipment, connected to StEin-modules. ZIMO "StEin" modules used for stationary equipment of the model railroad layouts, especially track sec- tions (with occupancy and overcurrent detection, HLU, RailCom), as well as turnouts, signals, uncou- plers, inputs (track contacts, reed switches, photocells…) and speakers.

  • Page 50: Serv Prog

      Softkey I. if it is a decoder manufactured by ZIMO). If the decoder is identified as a ZIMO product, advanced programming support is available by displaying de- scriptions for the special ZIMO CVs (otherwise only DCC standard CV descriptions).
  • Page 51 BUT: it IS ALSO POSSIBLE that the address was programmed cor- rectly but the previous CV #29 values were changed to ZIMO default values; this could affect the speed step  exits Service Mode Programming (switches back to...
  • Page 52 Page 52 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU SERV PROG – CV - Programming The following actions can be taken at any time during CV programming: (after pressing the U- Key) F-Key  activates the vehicle and switches to the After entering "CV-programming"...
  • Page 53 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 53 Soft-Key II = Copy CV-Set  Saves the CV SERV PROG – Creation and use of CV - Sets rows of the current screen to the CV-Set …. using the clipboard: memory: Softkey II = Continue ...

  • Page 54: Op Prog

    Page 54 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU This PICTURE will be REPLACED later OP PROG Programming in Operational Mode: = “Operational Mode Programming“ also known as “Programming on the main” (POM) or “Programming on-the-fly”. OP PROG is started from the driving mode...
  • Page 55 NOTE II: The ZIMO controller procedure for the allocation of a consist address partly refers to settings which only exist in ZIMO decoders, for example the use of the CV #20 for consist addresses >127 (to 9999) and the consist automation (automatic switching between single engine and consist driving, when the individual address of a (consist) vehicle is actuated).
  • Page 56 A-Key (after scrolling to the first row)  continue with each subsequent line for each CV The ZIMO Swiss Mapping makes it easy to set up very complex number and value (other than pressing the A-Key, no further actions are necessary, ex- lighting or function (dependent) switchings.
  • Page 57 TETHERED CONTROLLER MX32, RADIO CONTROLLER MX32FU Page 57 The logic is the same as in the “ZIMO Sound Programmer” (ZSP) available as a free download from the OP PROG – NMRA Function mapping ZIMO Website http://www.zimo.at/web2010/products/zspdownload.htm). The picture below is a screen copy to compare with the MX32 display.

  • Page 58: Zimo Sound Config

    Configuring sound in the operating mode LOCO Special user interface for ZIMO sound decoder configuration using pseudo-programming of CVs #300 and #301, therefore, also known under the name "CV #300 - Procedures" (see decoder manual). Within the actual sound selection (in the "CV #300 - Procedure"), the function keys DO NOT operate any function outputs, but rather perform special tasks within the sound selection.
  • Page 59 The CV #300 procedures described there for manually initiating the sound selection process are replaced with the automated procedures of the MX32 described here. There is no need to start a manual CV #300 procedure as described in the decoder manual.

  • Page 60: Objectdb

    Address belongs to a consist in this MX32, and is therefore also in the LoR. "ZACK" is derived from "ZIMO ACKnowledgement" and includes supplementary procedures of the gray text:...

  • Page 61: Styles

    The location “System and function symbols” holds the icons that are used for the MX32 display. Two sets of “Styles” can be uploaded to the MX32 from the flash drive menu (one of these two can be se- lected during operation from CONFIG).
  • Page 62 The warranty does not apply: - with normal wear and tear - if devices are not used for the purpose intended by ZIMO Elektronik GmbH and in accordance with its operating instructions - in case of modifications or alterations not performed by ZIMO Elektronik GmbH.

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