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Intended Use
• This product can be used for fast programming of Märklin
mSD3 and mLD3 (60975, -976, -977, -978, -979, -982, -985,
-986, -987) decoders.
• Original locomotive decoders in Märklin locomotives from
the factory that are based on mSD3 and mLD3 can be
programmed with limitations.
• No additional voltage source may be connected to the
programmer. The 60971 Programmer is powered only by
means of the USB plug.
Safety Notes
• Use only in dry spaces
• Operate only on computers with USB ports
• When operating the 60971 Programmer the components
or connections on the Programmer, the adapter, or the
decoders connected to them, should not be disturbed.
• IMPORTANT! This unit has sharp edges and points that
are part of its design and function.
Important Notes
The operating instructions are a component part of this
product and must therefore be kept in a safe place and
accompany the product when the latter is transferred to a
third party.
Contents as Delivered
• 60971 Programmer
• Decoder connector adapter
Requirements for Use:
• PC with Internet connections and 100 MB free memory
space for the software and 1 GB free memory space for
the project data.
• An available USB connection, USB 2.0 or higher
• FTDI driver software (Virtual COM Port driver, is installed
automatically)
• Microsoft® Windows XP™ or higher and a le archiver
• Software: mDT (download from the Märklin web page)
Use
The appropriate driver is installed automatically when the
Programmer is rst connected to a PC with the operating
system Windows XP™ or newer. After that the programmer
is available to use and can be used with the mDT program.
1. Separate the adapter from the Programmer (plug connec-
tion).
2. Connect the decoder to be programmed to the adapter.
3. Then plug the adapter with the decoder into the Program-
mer again.
4. The decoder can now be read and/or programmed in
conjunction with the software mentioned above. The
exact sequence of steps is described in the instructions
for the software.
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