Lok-Decoder
Decoders are components that allow the track format to be "decoded". A distinction is made between locomotive decoders (vehicle decoders), which allow the locomotive to run, stop and, depending on the equipment, perform various switching functions, and switching decoders for controlling points, signals, barriers, lamps or other electrical model railway accessories.
Pioneer states: Digital plus
Lenz Elektronik has not only created the basis for the worldwide DCC standard. Our developments include pioneering technologies such asABC for simple and precise stopping in front of signals or the intelligentUSP circuit for uninterrupted communication between the control centre and decoder or alsoRailCom for bidirectional information exchange. And we are constantly developing further...
Even better: The locomotive decoders with the +
The better is the enemy of the good. And that is precisely why ourLokdecoder +recognisable by the+ behind the type designation. The decoders of theGOLD+-With an unprecedented variety of features and setting options, the new series offers the highest level of comfort and convenience.SILVER+ is the inexpensive version with slightly limited possibilities. The locomotive decoderSTANDARD+ V2 As an inexpensive entry-level model, it has all the features that can be considered standard for a DCC decoder, including ABC!
All Digital plus decoders are compliant with the NMRA standard.
- All locomotive decoders + are RailCom-capableRailCom function already switched on at the factory
- Time-controlled switching of function outputse.g. for the connection of couplings
- Usable address range from 1 to 9999
- Choice of 14, 27, 28 or 128 speeds
- Address change on the programming track conveniently from the hand controller
- Programming of address, start-up voltage, start-up and braking delay and many other features
- Setting a speed characteristic defined by the user
- Most properties can even be changed during operation ("PoM")
- With all current decoders, the function outputs can be assigned to the function buttons on the control units
- Operation on conventional direct current systems
- Automatic detection of digital or analogue operating mode enables "on-the-fly switching" between digital and analogue system areas
Digital plus locomotive decoders are selected according to the load capacity of the motor output and not according to the space available in the locomotive. The most important criterion for selection: the decoder must be able to cope with the current consumption of the motor, lighting and accessories.
Careful, from here on there are interesting facts...!
PluX interface
The interfaces according to NEM 651 (6-pole) or NEM 652 (8-pole) are no longer sufficient for locomotives with a wide range of functions (sound, remote-controlled coupling, etc.). This is why the new so-called PluX interface was developed. With up to 21 contacts, it is also equipped for future developments. The standard (NEM 658) provides for interfaces with 8, 12, 16 or 22 pins, with one pin reserved for anti-twist protection.
On the left the different possibilities of the PluX plugs. The illustration shows another advantage of the PluX interface: it is backwards compatible, i.e. a 12-pin PluX decoder, for example, can also be plugged into a 22-pin interface. Pin 11 is reserved for the anti-twist protection and has no contact. All PluX decoders fit into any locomotive with a Plux interface, the necessary installation space is already provided: Plug & play is the concept for the digital future.
Next18 - Interface
Standard 662 defines an 18-pin interface that is particularly suitable for the small N and TT gauges and for smaller H0-size locomotives due to its small, specified dimensions. With the same space requirement as the 6-pin interface according to NEM 651, Next18 offers up to 7 function outputs. In addition, variants with and without sound function (Next18-S) are supported.
Digital plus decoders of the + series are equipped with the RailCom function. With RailCombidirectional communication between locomotive and control centre: in addition to the locomotive address, other data (e.g. current speed, CV content) can also be sent back from the locomotive via the track, displayed and further processed by suitable software on the PC via the Railcombus message system.
The outstanding feature of all digital plus decoders is the exclusive ABC technology, which makes it easy to use,Precise stopping in front of signals is possible. A particularly simple signal stop can be realised by using the ABC brake modules. In conjunction with the constant braking distance, stopping precisely in front of red signals is no problem. Of course, thePassage in the opposite direction possible.
The realisation of the signal image"Slow drive" is possible without any problems, whereby the speed to be travelled can be set via CV in the decoder. All functions can be operated during the signal stop or slow travel, and it is also possible to travel backwards away from the red signal. And: with the ABC brake modules, evenShuttle train service can be set up - with or without an intermediate stop. In addition, the BM3 ABC modules can be used to easily set up a route of any length.Block section be built up.
More about the practical ABC technology from Lenz
In conjunction with the optional energy storage unit, the intelligent USP circuit ensures that the locomotive can also overcome dirty track sections or de-energised frog sections:Uninterrupted communication between the control centre and decoder.
What makes USP special (in contrast to simple storage capacitors): Even if there is no longer any electrical contact between the locomotive and the track, the decoder receives the information sent by the digital system as long as the memory module (Power 1) supplies energy for the decoder. Despite a dirty, de-energised track section, a change of direction can be commanded, for example.