CV
Description
Locomotive address
1
7
Firmware version (The processor can be updated)
Manufacturer's ID Decoderreset CV8 = 8
8
Decoder operating mode
Bit 0=1 DC (analog operation; direct current) on
Bit 2=1 DCC data format on
12
Bit 4=1 AC (analog 3-rail operation; alternating current) on
Bit 5=1 Motorola® data format on
Bit 6=1 mfx® data format on
Activating Function Keys in Analog Operation
13
Bit 0-7 -> F1 to F8; When the Bit =0 the function is off. When the Bit =1 the function is on.
Activating Function Keys in Analog Operation
14
Bit 0 - 5 -> F0v, F0h and F9 bis F12; When the Bit = 0, the function is off.
When the Bit = 1, the function is on.
Long locomotive address
17
17 = high Byte
18
18 = low Byte
DCC standard configuration
Bit 0=0 Normal direction of travel
Bit 0=1 Opposite direction of travel
Bit 1=0 14 speed steps
Bit 1=1 28 speed steps
Bit 2=0 Digital mode only
29
Bit 2=1 Automatic analog/digital recognition
Bit 3=0 RailCom® turned off
Bit 3=1 RailCom® turned on
Bit 4=0 Speed steps over CV 2, 5, and 6
Bit 4=1 Use the characteristic curve from CV 67 - 94
Bit 5=0 Short address (CV1)
Bit 5=1 Long address (CV 17/18)
Error codes for the thermal overload and function outputs:
30
1 = function error (A3, A4), 2 = thermal overload error, 4 = function output error
Simple function mapping (DCC standard RCN-225)
Assignment of the function outputs to the CVs
CV 33 Light function key (F0) during forward travel
CV 34 Light function key (F0) during reverse travel
CV 35 function key F1
CV 36 function key F2
CV 37 function key F3
CV 38 function key F4
33-46
CV 39 function key F5
CV 40 function key F6
CV 41 function key F7
CV 42 function key F8
CV 43 function key F9
CV 44 function key F10
CV 45 function key F11
CV 46 function key F12
Function outputs "Off" in forward direction (simple function mapping)
97
Bit 0-7 -> A1 to A8; Bit = 1 output off
Function outputs "Off" in reverse direction (simple function mapping)
98
Bit 0-7 -> A1 to A8; Bit = 1 output off
* set ex works
Function assignments
F0
front/rear light
F3
A3
F1
A1
F4
A4
F2
A2
F5
A5
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Lutherstr. 30
96515 Sonneberg
GERMANY
Area
DCC: 1 - 127
Mot: 1 - 80
-
-
Value
*1
*4
0 - 117
*16
*32
*64
0 - 255
0 - 63
1 - 10239
192 - 231
0 - 255
Value
*0
1
0
*2
0
*4
0 - 63
0
*8
*0
16
*0
32
0 - 7
Assignment of the
Fct. outputs
f0v
f0h
A1
A2
A3
A4
0 - 255
A5
A6
A7
A8
-
-
-
-
0 - 255
0 - 255
F6
A6
F7
A7 Logic level
F8
A8 Logic level
56515-90-7001_2024
#56515 PIKO SmartDecoder XP F PluX16
Value*
Multi-protocol function decoder
3
compatible with fits mfx
differently
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NOTE: An extended operating manual for the SmartDecoder XP F is available as a PDF file at the
PIKO webshop under item #56515.
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Product description
The PIKO SmartDecoder XP F PluX16 is a state-of-the-art multi-protocol function decoder that is both compact and
powerful. It complies with current RailCommunity standards in all areas and can be used with DCC, mfx® and Motorola®
digital systems. It also works in analog mode with DC or AC voltage. The decoder is RailCom® and RailCom Plus®
0
compatible. The decoder automatically senses whether the layout is being operated in digital or analog mode and
responds accordingly.
3
The decoder maintains eight amplified function outputs and two additional function outputs that send logic level data to
externally amplified loads. Thanks to its advanced function mapping, these outputs can be activated using keys F1 to
1000
F68. The decoder's advanced power management keeps the PIKO SmartDecoder XP F running cool and operational
195
in the event of short-term voltage loss.
232
Installing the PIKO SmartDecoder XP F PluX16
The SmartDecoder XP F PluX16 function decoder is installed on your model's PluX16 DCC receptacle. The receptacle
may alternatively be located on the model's lighting board. Carefully insert the decoder onto the receptacle, making
sure that the decoder's missing PIN 11 is centered over the correct hole on the receptacle. Make sure that no wires
are bent and there are no short circuits before you replace the model's shell onto the chassis. The model should now
be placed on a programming track to be given a DCC address. When programming or reading CVs, there are small
14
amounts of current that flow which do not damage the decoder.
Special function outputs
The decoder's amplified function outputs can only be used if the desired function outputs are already connected to
the PluX16 receptacle. The amplified outputs are A0f, A0r, A1, A2, A3 (Motor+), A4 (Motor -), as well as A5 (LSA) and
A6 (LSB).
CAUTION: A short circuit anywhere in the model can destroy the
0
Special function outputs with logic levels
1
The special function outputs on SUSI GPIO/A (A7) and GPIO/B (A8) only send out logic level data. If amplifier circuits
2
for additional function outputs are installed on the motherboard, they can be controlled with logic level data.
4
CAUTION:
Soldering on the decoder and on the model should only be done by experienced hobbyists. The warranty
8
does not cover damage done to the decoder by improper soldering.
16
4
First-time use of the decoder
8
Place the model on the programming track and bring up DCC address 3 on your controller. Depending on the data format
16
with which it was addressed, the decoder works in 28-step DCC mode or in Motorola mode. When using a RailCom
32
Plus-compatible® DCC system or an mfx-compatible® DCC system, the decoder logs in automatically and can be
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operated immediately. If the decoder is used on conventional analog systems, it can be controlled with a traditional DC
16
or AC throttle. The decoder will automatically detect what type of control system is in use.
32
64
Function outputs in analog operation
128
The decoder can be programmed so that functions F0 – F12 operate during analog operation. To do this, CVs 13 &
14 must first be programmed with a digital control center. The corresponding values can be found in the CV table. F0
0
(light function) is factory-set to ON.
0
Motorola
®
To activate functions F1 - F16 when used with Motorola-format control systems, the decoder has four possible Motorola®
addresses for each function key F1 - F16. For example, address 3 would switch functions F1 – F4. Next, address 4
would switch functions F5 – F8. Then, address 5 would switch functions F9 – F12, and so on. The additional addresses
can be activated in CV61 as required by the values 1 (F5 - F8), 2 (F5 - F12), or 3 (F5 - F16).
Configuration CVs
Next to the decoder address, configuration CVs are the most important CVs in a digital decoder. With the
PIKO SmartDecoder XP F, these are CVs 12 and 29. A configuration CV usually contains basic settings of a decoder,
like those that govern headlight behavior relevant to direction of travel. To calculate configuration CV values, consult
the extended operating instructions found on the PIKO website.
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decoder and/or the model's electronics!
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