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COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
STANDARD
HIGH OUTPUT
MX1
MX1HS
Chapter
1. Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................2
2. Overview..........................................................................................................................................................................2
3. Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................................2
4. Power supply - external transformer ...............................................................................................................................4
5. Connecting cabs (throttles)..............................................................................................................................................4
6. Connecting the main and programming track ..................................................................................................................4
7. Controls and applications ................................................................................................................................................5
8. The DIP switches (back of MX1) .....................................................................................................................................6
9. The auxiliary inputs (shuttle, AOS... )..............................................................................................................................7
10. The CONTROL bus (booster connection)......................................................................................................................8
11. The Configuration Variables ..........................................................................................................................................9
12. MX1HS as Booster-Unit...............................................................................................................................................11
13. Fuses...........................................................................................................................................................................11
14. SOFTWARE Update....................................................................................................................................................12
15. The software ZST (ZIMO Service Tool) .......................................................................................................................12
16. AOS - Automatic Operating Sequences......................................................................................................................13
17. The "old" (ASCII-oriented) Interface.............................................................................................................................15
18. The "new" binary Interface Protocol.............................................................................................................................18
IMPORTANT NOTES to SOFTWARE and SOFTWARE UPDATES:
Software that determines the characteristics and functions of this product is stored in a FLASH-
EPROM.
Current software is available at no charge from
stalled with the help of the program "ZST" (Zimo Service Tool) but also at the DOS level with the
program LOADHEX. The ZST program is available for download from the above web site at no
charge.
Updates can also be performed by exchanging the EPROM with a new one from ZIMO for a mini-
mum charge of EUR 10.00 to EUR 15.00 (handling and burning of the chip). An additional EUR
ECONOMY
10.00 will be charged if the old EPROM is not sent back. More information at:
Some functions may depend on the software level of other components. It is therefore recommended
MX1EC
to use matching software in the different ZIMO components.
ZIMO cannot guarantee that future functions (including the ones covered in this manual) will be im-
plemented as planned or in the time frame suggested.
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NEW manual format November 2006, SW-Version 3.00 ----- 2006 11 05
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
(UPDATES). The software can be in- stalled with the help of the program “ZST” (Zimo Service Tool) but also at the DOS level with the program LOADHEX. The ZST program is available for download from the above web site at no charge. -
Page 2: Introduction
Identical to the MX1 in terms of power (8A track power), processor and ing with the MOTOROLA format can be controlled with a ZIMO system and if required simultaneously with DCC de- memory capacity as well as software. Priced lower due to a simpler hous- coders. - Page 3 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 3 Track voltage regulator (12 to 24 V) LED’s for SCHIENE 2 SCHIENE 1 “TRAFO 2” (and “SCHIENE 2” (main track) on MX1HS Main track Prog. Track Trafo-Input (Single LED), TRAFO 1 (and “SCHIENE 1” (prog. Track) “...
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Page 4: Power Supply - External Transformer
Ready made CAN bus cables can be obtained from ZIMO in standard and custom length (see price list) but can dresses (and CV’s) of locos equipped with a DCC decoder. -
Page 5: Controls And Applications
“service mode”! … on the standard command station MX1 and high-output MX1HS ... ATTENTION: Before proceeding with programming a locomotive, After connecting a transformer to the input connector “TRAFO” (or two transformers on a MX1HS),... -
Page 6: The Dip Switches (Back Of Mx1)
8. The DIP switches (back of MX1) (and connection of the external MX1DIS display) The MX1EC does not have a built-in display like the standard MX1 command station does, but the … on the standard MX1 or high output MX1HS command station ... -
Page 7: The Auxiliary Inputs (Shuttle, Aos
Switch 7 ON: Output PROG is limited to 1 A, normally it is limited to 9. The auxiliary inputs (shuttle, AOS… ) 3 A for MX1 and 8 A for MX1HS). Switch 7 and 8 ON: Service mode programming is locked! Prevents start of the programming process by mistake;... -
Page 8: The Control Bus (Booster Connection)
In case of a pure ZIMO configuration that connects a ZIMO command station with ZIMO boosters (a MX1HS may also be used as a booster if the appropriate jumpers are in the proper positions – see... -
Page 9: The Configuration Variables
SCHIENE 2 = PROG ( = 8 A ) 0 - 8 A (Default 30 = 3 A for MX1, 80 = 8 A for MX1HS) The address entered here allows the control of an “analog locomotive” (without de coder) with the cab. - Page 10 Page 10 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Name Range Default Description Name Range Default Description (from SW version 2.14) = “111”: Clears memory (as with switches, see page 7). for MO TOROLA = 5: Priority 3 when speed > 0, ot...
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Page 11: Mx1Hs As Booster-Unit
COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 11 12. MX1HS as Booster-Unit 13. Fuses The high-output version MX1HS can also be used as a slave unit and operates identical to the “real” 2 Fuses (3 in the MX1HS) are accessible after removing the top cover; one (two in the MX1HS) of booster unit MXB them are 8A fuses in the left rear close to the TRAFO input;... -
Page 12: Software Update
COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC 14. SOFTWARE Update As is the case with most ZIMO components, the MX1 command station contains a micro processor for which software that controls all functions is stored in a FLASH-EPROM. The software is often re- vised and made available to all users. -
Page 13: Aos - Automatic Operating Sequences
Useful information is shown on the MX1 display during a sample run; the recording itself does how- ever not depend on the display, that i s it is also possible with a MX1EC that doesn’t have a display. - Page 14 Any cabs showing an active loco address that is part of this sequence will have that address auto- CV #101: pertains to the MX1 display when executing a stored operating sequence; by default the in- matically deactivated (address is flashing).
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Page 15: The "Old" (Ascii-Oriented) Interface
14 in a loco command result in a hexadecimal figures “1” and “E”, which are send as AS- CII characters. ATTENTION: always two ASCII characters per information byte (add a leading zero if The interface at the MX1 is a 9-pin Sub-D socket; the connection with a computer is done with a 1:1 necessary). - Page 16 Adjustment of “AZ” and “BZ”, which are the acceleration and deceleration times controlled by the MX1 command station. Not to be confused with the configuration variables # 3 and # 4 in the decod- ers! “AZ” and “BZ” is independent of these configuration variables and it can also be used for non- Commands for accessory MODULES: Command ID “N”...
- Page 17 = 1: Address is locked out of the normal send cycle. to be saved in an external computer and if needed to be restored again (i.e. after loss of the MX1 = 0: Address is controlled normally after the desired number of memory or for transfer to another command station).
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Page 18: The "New" Binary Interface Protocol
“E”, HEX$(Index addressee), HEX$(loco address high byte); HEX$(low byte); CHR$(13) 3. The new binary communication Error code - 1 = “Old” ZIMO data format is active (jumper). 3 = Address is < 128 (not extended address) The new binary communication consists of data frames with the following structure: 5 = Index address is not assigned to a loco address. - Page 19 Header byte Value Description 4..15 data optional: requested data or additional return code 0-255 unique sequence- ID acknowledgement sent by MX1 for reset message Reply: n.a. sequence- ID of the message that is being acknowledged Reply: n.a.
- Page 20 Page 20 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Acknowledgement sent by PC for reset message Loco control Header byte Value Description Header byte Value Description 0-255 unique sequence- ID 0-255 unique sequence- ID acknowledgement sent by PC for reset message 0x0A...
- Page 21 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 21 cData2 bit 0-7: function outputs 1-8 on/off (DCC only) bit 6 + bit 7 format specifications (see cData3 bit 0-3: function outputs 9-12 on/off (DCC only) cAdr_lo accessory address low byte cData bit 3: switching output on / off (1=on, 0=off)
- Page 22 Page 22 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC cControl bits 7: 0 –address status query current loco memory 1 – set address status according to bits 1-0 cAdr_hi address high byte bit 5: 1: accessory address 0: loco address bit 6 + bit 7 format specification (see...
- Page 23 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 23 Reply: Ack (level 1) Reply: Ack (level 1) Accessory module messages (MX8) Deactivate selected spontaneous messages of an accessory module Header byte Value Description Activate/deactivate spontaneous messages of an accessory module 0-255 unique sequence-ID...
- Page 24 Page 24 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC 4.16 warding is activated for all main sections if the corresponding bit is Reply: Ack (level 1), Ack (level 2) see also set, otherwise it is deactivated. Read/set a MX8-CV Reply: Ack (level 1)
- Page 25 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 25 Read the track occupancy status and loco numbers of a main section Set LED-outputs of a track section module Header byte Value Description Header byte Value Description 0-255 unique sequence-ID 0-255 unique sequence-ID...
- Page 26 If spontaneous messages are activated for a track section module’s section, this message is sent spontaneously whenever it’s state changes. General messages Header byte Value Descript Acknowledge/reply sent by MX1 (level 1) 0-255 unique sequence-ID Header byte Value Description 0x16...
- Page 27 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 27 Acknowledge/reply sent by PC (level 2) 4.1. Reset message The reset message provides a synchronization of the sending and receiving stations (either one may Header byte Value Description be a PC or command station). After a reset, all buffers are cleared and the sequence ID’s are reset. If...
- Page 28 Page 28 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC 4.5. Reply to message 9 (command station query) 4.6. Address format specification This is a long frame level 1 reply. The returned data (following the header bytes) includes the follow- For messages: ing information:...
- Page 29 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 29 additional return code to a message 4.8. The reply to message 0x0A inherits an additional return code. This return code reflects the logical er- ror-status of the sent message. If the message is transmitted correctly but there is a logical error 4.10.
- Page 30 Page 30 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC 4.12. Reply to message 0x0A, code 7 (query command station accessory decoder memory) 4.11. Reply to message 0x0A, code 6 (query command station loco memory) If there is no error within the request, the level 1 acknowledgement contains the requested data.
- Page 31 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC Page 31 cOutput3 The bits 0-7 represent the module outputs 24-31. For paired 4.14. Reply to message 0x0A, code 9 outputs (starting at output 0), the odd bits are meaningless. (read command station) Header byte...
- Page 32 Page 32 COMMAND STATION MX1, MX1HS, MX1EC No error within the request B-Status0 occupancy state of main section 0 V C S B A T T T V: data valid C: changed (since last transmission) S: short circuit (main section off)
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