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Contents
1. Introduction
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2. Set-up and Installation
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3. Programming of Parameters for Digital Operation P5
4. Frequently asked questions
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5. Additional information
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6. Service - Support and Assistance
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2.1 Permitted Operating Mode of the Class 50
The Class 50 may be operated on conventional (analogue) as well as on
digital layouts. The number of functions available varies considerably:
Analogue Operation
Motor control forwards-stop-reverse
Directional lighting
Digital Operation
Motor control forwards-stop-reverse
Default: Digital address: “03” (DCC and Märklin Motorola)
14 Speed steps with Märklin® Motorola automatic recognition of 28
or 128 speed steps
F0: Light on/off
F8: Diesel Notch Up
F1: Sound on/off
F9: Diesel Notch Down
F2: Airhorn 1
F10:Ventilator
F3: Airhorn 2
F11: Airhorn short 1
F4: Coupler
F12: Airhorn short 2
F5: Compressor
F13: Brake Set
F6: Shunting Mode
F14: Conductor’s Signal
F7: Brake Release
2.1.1 Analogue Operation
1. Introduction
The LokSound V3.5 decoder by ESU represents a key component of your
newly acquired Class 50. The LokSound V3.5 Circuitry is responsible
for all drive control functions as well as special functions of the
Hornby Class 50:
● Motor control forwards and reverse.
● Control of all lighting functions.
● Sound and special sound functions.
The LokSound V3.5 decoder supports the most commonly used control
systems: Analogue operation with DC or AC, digital operation with
Märklin® digital (Motorola-Format) or DCC-Systems (i.e. Lenz, etc.).
The Class 50 is preset at the factory for immediate operation (the
LokSound V3.5 decoder recognizes the required operating mode
automatically). Nevertheless we kindly ask you to first read these
instructions before you set this locomotive onto a power track.
Chapter 2 provides an overview of the permitted operating mode and
which functions may be activated in which mode (many functions can
only be utilised in digital operation).
If you intend to change the factory settings (i.e. the address, or the sound
volume), we strongly recommend studying chapter 3 first. There you will
find out about all parameters of the LokSound V3.5 decoder and how to
set them with the commonly available digital command stations.
You will also find instructions of how to re-program the factory settings.
In Chapter 4 we provide answers to frequently asked questions.
Hornby Hobbies Limited, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX. Tel: +44 (0) 1843 233525
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Chapter 5 is written for the experts amongst our customers who want
Operating Manual
For more information visit:
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to know more about the LokSound V3.5 decoder and its technology, which
has been awarded many distinctions.
Should you still have questions please study Chapter 6, which tells you how
to obtain support and assistance.
We wish you lots of fun with your new Hornby Class 50.
ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH & Co. KG
Important Warning:
● This LokSound V3.5 decoder is designed for use in Hornby’s
Class 50 only.
● Do not expose to wet and humid conditions.
● If a heat shrink sleeve is fitted to the decoder it is recommended
that it is not removed.
● Always disconnect the circuit when installing the decoder. Please
fit the body shell before applying voltage.
● Make sure that no bare wire ends may come into contact with the
locomotive (risk of a short circuit).
● Make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model’s
transmission parts when re-assembling the locomotive.
● Handle the speaker with extreme care: Do not touch the membrane
or apply pressure!
2. Set-up and Installation
The Class 50 can be operated straight out of the box. The selection
of the appropriate operating mode happens automatically. You do not
have to change any parameters.
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Any DC (i.e. The Hornby HM2000) or AC controller (i.e. from Märklin®,
Titan) is suitable for analogue operation.
Please Note: That not all electronic controllers which supply pulsed
DC (PWM Operation) guarantee 100% reliable operation. Since there
are so many different products commercially available we can only
recommend you carry out your own tests.
DC Operation
DC Operation is possible without any difficulties, however, there is one
difference compared to operating DC vehicles without decoder:
AC Operation (Märklin®)
This works in the same way as you know it from other models: Speed
control is achieved through turning the control knob.
Change of direction is achieved by pushing the control knob beyond the
stop position towards the left.
The Class 50 must come to a complete standstill before you activate the
change of direction command. Never try to change direction while the
locomotive is still moving.
Sound effects cannot be activated in AC operation.
2.1.2 Digital Operation
For prototypical operation we recommend the use of a digital command
control system. Besides the fact that special functions are only available
in digital mode, the LokSound V3.5 decoder offers silent, load
compensated motor control.
The LokSound decoder “understands” commands from the Märklin®
6021 command station based on the widely used Motorola-Protocol as
well as from DCC-systems from Hornby, Lenz, ZIMO and Uhlenbrock,
For more information visit:
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which are based on the NMRA-DCC-Protocol. Therefore it does not
matter which commercially available system you use since LokSound V3.5
decoders auto-detect the protocol and then operate accordingly.
Nevertheless, there are considerable differences between the various
commercially available digital systems. Therefore the remainder of chapter
2 is focusing purely on driving the Class 50 with different systems and
also to highlight typical problems and limitations.
Please read Chapter 3 if you intend to change the factory settings of the
LokSound V3.5 decoder.
Digital Operation with DCC-Systems
The LokSound V3.5 Digital Decoder can be run with any system that
conforms to DCC. The automatic speed step detection has been tested
with the following appliances: Hornby, ROCO Lokmaus 2, Uhlenbrock
Intellibox, Lenz Digital plus, ZIMO MX1.
The detection does not function when operated with Lenz Digital plus
V3.0 if you wish to run 14 speed steps. Use 28/128 speed steps.
Each time that the LokSound V3.5 Digital Decoder receives a current
(i.e. after the system is switched on) and the light is switched on it tries
to detect the speed steps settings. If you switch over the speed steps
settings during operation you must briefly switch off the current supply
to the Premium Digital Decoder so that the automatic mode functions
as desired. The detection takes up to 30 seconds.
Functions F1 to F14 allow you to activate the various sound effects
when using DCC-systems.
Digital Operation with Märklin® Digital (6021)
The Class 50 will operate reliably with the Märklin® 6021 command
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station. However, the LokSound V3.5 decoder offers a special feature:
Besides the normal locomotive address (factory default: 03) the decoder
“listens” also for the next address.
If you use this address with your 6021, you can activate the functions F5 to
F8 by pressing F1 to F4. To enable the second Motorola -address, you may
change CV49, Bit 3 (see chapter 3). Please put in a value of “27” in CV49.
3. Programming of Parameters
for Digital Operation
Even though the LokSound V3.5 decoder has been adapted optimally to
the Class 50 you may adapt many of the characteristics to suit your
own preferences. All parameters are internally stored as numbers
(values) in the LokSound V3.5 decoder. According to the NMRA-DCC
Standards all parameters are stored in memory cells called CV’s
(Configuration Variable).Whenever you change a CV the decoder will adjust
its behaviour accordingly.
All CV’s may be changed by programming with the aid of a digital command
control station. Depending on which type of command station you have
the procedure varies:
● If you use a DCC command station i.e. Hornby, Lenz Digital plus, ZIMO
MX1 or Uhlenbrock Intellibox, please refer to Chapter 3.1.
● Users of the Märklin® 6021 find relevant information in Chapter 3.2.
● If you prefer to change the settings of the Class 50 by using the
LokProgrammer by ESU we recommend you first study Chapter 5.
There you will find out many important details.
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Programming Table – List of most important CVs
3.1 Programming with DCC-Systems (Hornby, Lenz, ZIMO)
Any digital command station, which offers the programming features
according to the NMRA-DCC specification, can be used to program the
LokSound V3.5 decoder. Depending on the type and features of your
command station you may be able to read and write CV’s (Hornby Elite,
Lenz LH100, Uhlenbrock Intellibox, ZIMO MX1, Arnold digital) or you may
only be able to only write CV’s (Lenz digital compact, Lenz LH200,
ROCO LokMaus II).
3.1.1 Which Settings may be changed?
Figure 1 on page 8/9 shows the adjustable parameters.
CV’s 29, 49, 50 and 51 are different to other CV’s: Generally you would
write a value into a CV whereas for CV29, 49 ,50 or 51 the actual value
has to be calculated. This depends on the desired settings:
First you decide which option should be switched on or off. In the column
‘value’ you find two numbers for each option. If the option is switched
off the value is zero otherwise the value is any number between 1-32.
Add all the values for each option to get the total which has to be
written into the CV.
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Example: You want to activate the Märklin® brake section while load
compensation remains active. Therefore you write (1) in CV51. Now
you have to deactivate the analogue recognition CV29 since it is not
advisable to activate the Märklin® brake section and analogue
operation at the same time. Therefore you write 0 + 0 + 0 + 0 = 0
in CV29.
3.1.2 How to set parameters
We cannot provide a general instruction for programming with all DCCsystems since there are so many differences in the way they operate.
You should always try to use the DCC direct mode if possible (bytewise CV-programming with Uhlenbrock) or the DCC paged mode.
The relevant information for users of the Intellibox are found in Chapter 9
“programming” of the technical manual.You should take particular notice
of Chapter 9.5 “Programming of DCC-decoders”. Programming should
always be done in “CV-programming byte-weise”.
3.1.3 Decoder Reset
You can reinstate the factory CV settings at any time by setting CV8 to
the value 8 the decoder can be reset.
Note: carrying out a reset does not erase the sounds from the decoder.
Lenz digital plus
There are various software versions available of the Lenz digital plus
command station. You need firmware version 2.3 or higher in order to
program LokSound V3.5 decoders. Contact Lenz for more details regarding
upgrades of older versions.
For more information visit:
www.hornby.com
3.2 Programming with Märklin®6021
With the Märklin® command station you cannot modify standard CVs
as it does not comply with the NMRA DCC standards.
However, the most important CVs of LokSound V3.5 decoders may
be changed.
3.2.1 How to program using the 6021
To get into programming mode: Press the “stop” and “go” keys
simultaneously on 6021 to activate a reset (or pull the plug of the power
pack).To switch off the track voltage, press the “stop” key. Enter the current
decoder address (alternative “80”).
● Activate the change of direction feature (turn the control knob far
left until you hear a “click”), hold the knob in position and press the
“go” key.
● The Loksound decoder is now in programming mode (the
headlights are flashing for indication).
● Enter the CV number you want to change. Make sure you always enter
a two digit number (e.g. “01” and not “1”)
● To confirm any entry turn the knob far left (change of direction feature).
● Now enter a new value for the CV as a two digit number.
● Turn the knob far left to confirm. (the headlights are on for about
1 second).
● Enter further CVs you wish to modify.
● Exit the programming mode by selecting CV “80” or switch the track
voltage off and on (press “stop” key then “go” key on 6021).
Note that you may only enter values 01 to 80 with the 6021.Value “0” is
missing, enter “80” instead.
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CV Name
Description
1 Locomotive Motorola-address of locomotive
Address
2 Start voltage Sets the minimum speed of the
locomotive
3 Acceleration This value multiplied by 0.869 is the
time from stop to maximum speed
4 Deceleration This value multiplied by 0.869 is the
time from maximum speed to stop
5 Maximum
Maximum speed of locomotive
speed
6 Vmid
Medium speed of locomotive
13 Analogue
Status of functions F1 to F8 in
mode F1-F8 analogue mode
Bit Description
Value
0 Function F1
1
1 Function F2
2
2 Function F3
4
3 Function F4
8
4 Function F5
16
5 Function F6
32
6 Function F7
64
7 Function F8
128
17 Extended
long address of locomotive
18 Locomotive CV17 contains byte with higher
address
value (Bit 6 and Bit 7 must always
be active), CV18 contains byte with
lower value. Only active when
function in CV 29 is switched on.
(see below).
29 Configuration The most complex CV within the
register
DCC standards.
This register contains important
information, which is only relevant
in DCC operation.
Bit Function
Value
0 Reverse direction of travel
(forward becomes reverse)
normal direction
0
reversed direction
1
1 speed steps
(only for DCC operation)
14 speed steps
0
28 or 128 speed steps
2
2 analogue operation
analogue operation
switched off
0
analogue operation permitted 4
4 selection of speed curve
speed curve through CV 2, 5, 6 0
speed curve through CV 67-96 16
5 selection of loco address
(only for DCC operation)
short addresses (CV 1) in
DCC operation
0
long addresses (CV 17 + 18)
in DCC operation
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Range Default
1-127
03
0-75
03
0-64
11
0-64
12
0-64
64
0-64
0-255
22
01
192999
192
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CV Name
Range Default
Description
49 Extended
19
–
Additional configuration options
Configuration
Value
Bit Description
1
0 load control activated
1 Motor PWM (0=15kHz,
2
1=30kHz)
3 Enable second Motorola
address
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4 DCC automatic speed step
detection
16
50 Analogue
03
0-3
Selection of desired analogue mode
mode
Bit Description
Value
0 AC analogue mode
AC analogue mode off
0
AC analogue mode on
1
1 DC analogue mode
DC analogue mode off
0
DC analogue mode on
2
51 Brake mode Selection of desired brake mode
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0 Märklin® brake mode
Märklin® brake mode off
0
Märklin® brake mode on
1
1 Zimo brake mode
Zimo brake mode off
0
Zimo brake mode on
2
2 not used
3 Lenz DC brake mode
Lenz brake mode off
0
Lenz brake mode on
8
63 Sound
64
01-64
0 = low, 64 = max. volume
volume
4. Frequently asked questions
“I would like to install LokSound V3.5 decoders in other
locomotives.
Are suitable decoders available for particular locomotives?”
● LokSound V3.5 decoders are designed for HO/OO gauge model trains.
Several types are available and one of them will most likely fit into
your model.
Please contact you local dealer to obtain information on all available
decoders as well as our installation service. A list of qualified dealers/
hobby shops is available on our website http://www.loksound.de
“I already know your decoders, but the type installed in the
Class 50 seems to offer less options regarding the settings
of parameters than the others?”
● The decoder installed in the Class 50 has been specifically adapted
to this locomotive and the requirements of Hornby.
It is based on the LokSound V3.5 technology and offers more options
than can be described in this short manual.
Please read the following chapter 5 for more information.
5. Additional information
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The LokSound V3.5 decoder installed in your Class 50 locomotive offers
more options than described in this manual. However, they have
already been optimally adjusted to the model and thus there is no need
to adjust them.
The experts amongst you can use the information as outlined in the
comprehensive “LokSound V3.5 Installation and Operating Manual”.
You can download this manual free of charge from our website
http://www.esu.eu under the section “Downloads”, sub-section
“Instruction manuals”.
For more information visit:
www.hornby.com
6. Service – Support and
Assistance
Your first contact should always be the model train or hobby shop where
you have purchased your Hornby Class 50. Your dealer is your
competent partner for all your questions regarding model trains and
also LokSound V3.5 decoders.
You may also contact us directly. For enquiries please use either email or
fax (don’t forget to provide your own fax-no.) and we will reply within a
few days.
We also offer a telephone hotline service. However, please call our
hotline only in case of complex enquiries that can’t be dealt with by
email or fax. The hotline is often very busy and you may encounter
delays.
Also check our website for more information.You will find many hints
regarding FAQ and even feed-back from other users.
Of course we are always available to provide support:
by phone: ++49 (0)700 - LOKSOUND
++49 (0)700 - 56576863
Tue from 10am to 12am
by Fax:
++49 (0)700 - 378 725 38
by email:
[email protected]
by mail:
ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH
- Technischer Support Industriestrasse 5
D-89081 Ulm
Internet:
www.esu.eu
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please recycle where
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