Esu 73100 loksound select direct micro nmra dcc sound decoder dropin for pre2016 irc locos. But from what i can tell soundtraxx does not have a suitable replacement. Hi all, as usual i find jmri decoder pro a huge help in setting up decoders. Esu 73100 loksound select direct micro nmra dcc sound decoder. You can use this method on either the program track or mainline with any dcc system and can program any number of cvs from 255511 in sequence. These sounds were edited with the most technologically advanced sound decoders in mind.
Many of the loksound select sounds are recently recorded sounds. The new 4 output function loksound select micro decoder was designed with this purpose in mind. Make sure that you have the latest version on your computer. With the use of our loksound programmer, programming can be even more comfortable by using your computer to adjust the many cvs and settings. Modelrrsupply service is fast and reliable and cost competitive.
Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. Esu decoders are the best in my opinion for sound quality, motor control, and the many features they have. Download and hear samples of the loksound sound files. Many manufacturers equip their locos with esudecoders at the factory, their locomotive specific programming can be modified using the lokprogrammer the lokprogrammer can also be used to upgrade decoder software or install new sound files. Heres a little known option for you to take full advantage of the loksound programming software to program your loksound decoders manually without having to actually purchase the loksound programmer hardware. I am able to program esu decoders from v2 to v5 but not the loksound select direct decoders as these are not reprogrammable with a new soundscape. May 05, 2018 an instructional video to explain how to use the esu lokprogrammer to download files into a loksound decoder.
Plus, i just got this unit and justifying the additional expense to the cfo for a sound decoder on a brand new locomotive is not possible. Esu loksound select quick start manual pdf download. Kb848 zephyr changing a locomotive decoder s address. Need a smaller decoder but only need the options available in the loksound select decoder. They also have the standard line of lokpilot motor decoders, the xl line of large scale decoders and m4 line of products targeted for use by marklin modelers. Loksound select decoders offer the following unique features. Upgrading loksound dcc decoders to full throttle model. View and download esu loksound select quick start manual online. Dateien biete ich euch ein paar esulokprogrammerprojekte zum download an. Decoderpro user guide advanced decoder definitions. Here you can still download appropriate sounds for your locos.
With its help its possible to edit all parameters of the particular decoder. Simply connect the loksound programmer to a serialusb port of your pc and its output to a stand alone programming track. Thanks to a high performance, 32bit microcontroller, we have been able to improve all key features again. Forget about the cumbersome typing and programming. Using the esu lokprogrammer to download files into a loksound decoder. Sound even voice or music is no problem for our decoders.
With the use of our loksound programmer, programming can. Starting from june 2019, esu will begin replacing the loksound v4. Unboxing and set up of esu lokprogrammer hardware and software for more info please go to. Digitrax users use dir or pd mode for all cv programming with esu decoders.
For the cost of a decoder you can get a programming device which esu knows will work on their decoders rather than them trying to guess if the jmri software and hardware is going to work. These premium sound profiles take advantage of all that the loksound select has to offer. This means, the internal software on the decoders memory can. Esu loksound programmer set 53452 for sale online ebay. Jul 31, 2009 any major programming, or reprogramming, should be done a programming track. In the meantime here is a set of documents on programming loksound decoders. He was not only the first loksound decoder in due time, but also one of the first esu products for model railway. Many loksound select sounds contain up to 4 different. Capability elements are used to tell decoderpro about these. Decoder programming as requested, heres a howto on programming decoder cvs the first thing we need to install, before thinking about programming the decoder, is the programming track. Digitrax soundfx lets you make your locos sound like the real thing. Since your original question was best way to program a loksound decoder.
However i find that when i program an esu loksound decoder aside from sound programming for which i use a lok programmer when it comes to testing a cv change, be it a function button assignment or some motor parameter or whatever, if i select a throttle, select the loco and then go for a test drive on the. Using the esu lokprogrammer to download files into a. Only certain cvs can be programmed in ops mode, the sound control and lighting effect cvs can only be programmed on the programming track or using the esu loksound programmer. Here you can find sound files for loksound 5 decoders of european prototypes. Many manufacturers equip their locos with esu decoders at the factory, their locomotive specific programming can be modified using the lokprogrammer. We want you to have fun with your decoder as long as possible. Loksound classic the prime father of all loksounds. Now enough of this chitchat, lets get on to actually programming the. On your digitrax system, simply select the locomotives address and the sound will start. The loksound select comes with a 32 mbit memory chip. Computer interface loksound programmer usb or serial port. Diesel default function assignment steam some loksound decoders are equipped with a you can wire all kind of loads to the function out warnings 21mtc.
The dcs50 will display one of the programming modes available. Loksound 5 decoders will support up to 10 simultanous sound channels. Decoder programming is the action of entering suitable values into configuration variables cvs in a dcc decoder to set their address, speed table, functions and other parameters so they operate with the characteristics you choose. All our esu products are supplied to you in their original packaging. The loksound volumecontrol cvs all have a range of 0 through 64, with the default setting being 64. Using the loksound programmer manually model railroader. Of course, all function outputs and the motor current output are overload protected. Second, the examples in my tutorial are applicable only to loksound select decoders and select files that you download from esus web site. Lokprogrammer pcsoftware for all loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. Using the esu lokprogrammer to download files into a loksound. They offer an exceptional set of features and flexible programming that allow users to fully customize or super detail the sound and performance of their scale locomotives.
You can use all sounds that can be downloaded to your computer hard disk. Remember, your digitrax soundfx decoder is ready to run and will operate and generate sound using address 03 with no additional programming. The product makes updating esu loksound decoders very easy. By the use of our loksound programmer, programming can be even more comfortable by using your computer to adjust the many cvs and settings. Lokprogrammer pc software fur loksound 5, lokpilot 5, loksound v4. Loksound 21 pin decoders are delivered with 20 x 40 mm speakers. Esu 73199 loksound select direct micro oem sound decoder. Programming programming mobile decoders how do i program locomotive decoders. Esu 58420 loksound 5 v5 8 pin dcc sound decoder for sale. The lokprogrammer is recommended only for use with esu decoders. Click here to see some frequently asked questions about our popular loksound select decoders. Steam some loksound decoders are equipped with a you can wire all kind. Programming esu loksound select function keys and lighting. Sep 25, 2019 tips and tricks for programming loksound 5 dcc sound decoders, with keep alives installed.
In 1999, the loksound classic decoder laid the foundations for esu. Slowly i am converting all mine to esu loksound, they are that good. Need a smaller decoder but only need 73800 loksound select micro ready for programming read more. Esu decoder tips, tricks, and other useful information. New video side button programming on esu mobile control ii throttles online. Since there is limited current there is less chance of damaging the decoder from voltage spikes or fluctuations a previous problem the op has experienced. The following is a set of instructions provide by esu outlining a method for programming cvs addresses greater than 255. Press the prog key on the dcs50 to enter programming mode. An instructional video to explain how to use the esu lokprogrammer to download files into a loksound decoder. Getting startedwriting and editing files with the esu. Esu 53452 lokprogrammer for loksound and lokpilot decoders. The europeans want you to buy their esu lok programmer. I can offer a esu loksound sound programmingmapping service to customers in the u.
List of all supported cvs the following pages provide a list of all cvs of loksound decoders. Another source of useful information are the sound project descriptions on the loksound download page. You need no programming experience, thanks to the graphic screen everything falls into place with a few mouse clicks. Tips and tricks for programming loksound 5 dcc sound decoders, with keep alives installed. Yes, i would like to yank this decoder and replace it with a soundtraxx. This license agreement the agreement is a legal agreement between you and esu, llc esu for the sound samples sound samples and software licensed from this internet site content as well as other content owned by esu and its third party licensors that also includes images, mixes and documentation. I pulled these together from various websites including atlas, loksound and the loksound yahoo group. If you have a system that does not allow programming cvs higher than 255, esu has implemented an assistance tool.
With the lokprogrammers aid you use the entire flexibility and functionality offered by loksound decoders. First, go to the esu site and download the loksound programmer software. This is a lowpowered section of track we use when configuring the decoder. Tips and tricks for programming esu loksound 5 decoders. Any major programming, or reprogramming, should be done a programming track. The remaining version like the micro, l and xl with be released throughout the remainder of 2019. Our 5th generation of loksound has been developed from scratch again.
The lokprogrammer is easy to use to get the exact sound for the loco you have. The thing that seems to trip people up a lot is expecting a general or generic cv set for every locomotive. Added cv 5 to define the fadein and fadeout time for the. Mar 14, 2019 in the meantime here is a set of documents on programming loksound decoders. Esu 53452 lokprogrammer set you want to listen to the sound spectrum of your favourite loco, or the special sound of that loco around the corner in the yard on your model railroad. For loksound select decoders, we offer a comprehensive range of new highpower speakers, rated 4 ohms. This applies to both mobile and stationary decoders. For the cost of a decoder you can get a programming device which esu knows will work on their decoders rather than them trying to guess. Esu 73199 loksound select direct micro oem sound decoder esu. No programming track boosters or other circuitry will be needed. Esu 73100 loksound select direct micro nmra dcc sound. Apr 10, 2019 i can offer a esu loksound sound programming mapping service to customers in the u. Programming capabilities some decoders can do extra programming operations, for example bypassing limitations on cv programming in the command station. In order for decoders to know what to do, you have to program them.
The new generation of loksound decoders employ indexed cvs to provide expanded functionality. For downloading these files to your loksound select decoder, you will need the latest lokprogrammer software. Esu loksound dcc sound decoder programmingmapping service in. Today i want to talk to you about the process i went through to upgrade my lock sound decoders while back locks down released some new software that they call full throttle and its new decoder software and one of the really nice things about the lock sound decoders is as long as you have a lock programmer you can actually download new. Esu basically offers two series of loksound decoders in their current product line, the v4.
Each specific sound file has its own specific settings and programming. All available manuals were created as adobe acrobat format pdf files, therefore your need the acrobat reader to read the documents. Best sounding decoder i have used, and i have mrc, nce, digitrax,and soundtraxx decoders. All settings done according to the locomotive printed circuit board. Access to high cv addresses certain command stations can only access up to cv 256 or cv512. The lokprogrammer can also be used to upgrade decoder software or install new sound files. Loksound select media converter pdf manual download. By the same token, all other esu decoders profit from the lokprogrammers versatility. Note that the prodct does not allow adding or changing individual sound data on loksound select decoders. Start the userfriendly loksound programmer software, place a locomotive equipped with an esu loksound or lokpilot decoder on the programming track and you are ready to readout, modify or reprogram the decoder data. Tips and tricks for programming loksound 5 dcc sound decoders, with. Be sure that only the locomotive you want to program is on the programming track. You can update the firmware of the loksound decoders.
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