ZIMO MN170N User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MS450, -R, MS450P22, -P16
MS440C, MS440D
MS480, -R, -F, MS480P16
MS490, -R, -F, MS490N, -L
MS500, -R, -F, MS500N
MS560
MS580N18, MS580N18G
MS590N18
MS950 and LOKPL950
MS990L, MS990K and LOKPL990
MN330, -R, MN330P22
MN340C, MN340D
MN300, -R, -F, MN300P16
MN170, -R, -F, MN170N
MN180N18
MS – SOUND DECODERS
for SW version 4.229
including a pre-description of the features of version 5.00
Small decoders shown enlarged (1.5:1)
Large scale decoder in original size
EDITIONS:
First version for first delivery, SW version 1.00 --- 2018 04 17
2018 07 20
2018 08 23
SW version 2.00 --- 2019 01 08
2019 01 25
SW version 2.04 with lookout to later versions --- 2019 02 20
2019 05 30
2019 08 08
SW version 4 with lookout to later versions --- 2019 09 11
2019 11 22
2019 12 09
Miniature and NEXT types added, revisions --- 2020 03 05
SW version 4.10 with lookout to 5 --- german ed.
Large scale types added, updates --- 2020 06 29
SW version 4.50 --- german ed.
SW version 4.75 --- german ed.
german ed.
2021 05 12
SW version 4.90 --- 2021 05 21
SW version 4.95 --- 2021 06 15
2021 06 29
SW version 4.215 --- 2022 05 05
2022 05 27
2022 08 01
SW version 4.225 --- 2022 11 10
2022 12 05
2022 12 15
2023 02 01
2023 05 02
MN Types and Sound Equalizing added --- 2023 07 11
& MN – Non-Sound Decoder

ZIMO MN170N Specifications

General

Brand	ZIMO
Model	MN170N
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

1 Overview of the types and type-dependent data

1.1 MS sound decoders for “small” scales (N to 0)

1.2 MS sound decoders for „big" scales (0, 1, G, 2,...)

1.3 MN Non Sound Decoders for „small” Scales (N to 0)

2 Technical Data, schematics, operation with mfx

Software Update:

Information on updating decoder software using ZIMO MXULF/A, MX10, or Roco Z21.

Overload and thermal protection:

Details on decoder protection mechanisms against overload and overheating.

3 CVs in DCC operation

3.1 Basic Configuration

3.4 Vehicle address(es) in DCC mode

Explains DCC addressing including short, extended, and consist addresses.

3.5 Analog operation

3.6 Motor regulation and control

Details motor control parameters, speed curves, and voltage reference settings.

3.7 Acceleration and deceleration momentum:

Explains setting acceleration and deceleration times for smooth train movement.

3.9 ZIMO "signal-controlled speed influence” (HLU)

3.10 Stop in front of a red signal and driving slowly by “asymmetrical DCC-Signal” stops (Lenz ABC)

3.11 DC Brake Sections, “Märklin brake mode”

3.12 Distance controlled stopping - Constant Braking Distance

3.13 Shunting-, Half speed-, MAN-functions

3.14 The NMRA-DCC function mapping

Explains how to map function keys to specific function outputs using NMRA standards.

3.18 ZIMO “Input Mapping”

3.19 Dimming, High/Low beam and Direction Bits

3.21 Effects for function outputs (US and other lighting effects, smoke generators, uncouplers, etc.)

Configures various effects for function outputs like lighting, smoke, and uncouplers.

3.22 Configuration of Smoke Generators

Explains how to configure smoke generators with fans for steam and diesel engines.

3.23 Configuration of Electric Uncouplers

Details the configuration of electric uncouplers and coupler functions.

3.24 SUSI pins: switchable to SUSI or I²C interface, logic level inputs and outputs or servo control lines.

3.25 Servo Configuration

Covers servo configuration, including protocols, positions, and function assignments.

4 RailCom - “Bidirectional communication” for DCC

Relevant CVs for basic RailCom configuration:

Details CVs essential for basic RailCom setup and configuration.

5 ZIMO SOUND – Selection and Programming

Decoders with sound collection – How to select a loco type with CV #265

5.1 CV #300 - procedures

Explains the CV #300 procedure for modifying sound projects during operation.

Allocating sound samples to function keys F1 - F63

5.2 The test run for determining the motor's basic load

Procedure for recording basic motor load for sound adjustment.

5.3 SOUND: Basic settings independent of powertrain

Covers basic sound settings like volume and function sound control.

5.4 SOUND: Steam engine

Details sound configuration specific to steam engines, including chuff and blow-off.

5.5 SOUND: Steam locomotive Load and acceleration dependency

Explains how load and acceleration affect steam locomotive sound volume.

5.6 Diesel and Electric engines

Covers sound components for diesel and electric engines, including motor and switchgear.

5.7 Coasting and Notching

5.8 Random and Switch input sounds

7 Installation and connection of the ZIMO decoder

Separate rail connections from motor connections!

Emphasizes separating rail and motor connections to prevent damage.

DC and AC Motors

Function outputs FO1, FO2, FO3, FO4 ...:

Using logic level outputs:

Connecting an electric (un)coupler (System "Krois"):

Describes connecting electric uncouplers and configuring activation time.

Connecting one or several servos to:

Connecting speaker, cam sensor:

Connecting smoke generators to steam or diesel engines:

Explains connecting smoke generators and their configuration for steam/diesel.

8 CV - Overview; CVs in numerical order

NMRA Function mapping FO

P and I value for PID motor regulation

Details PID motor regulation parameters P and I values.

Voltage reference

Explains setting the voltage reference for motor regulation.

BEMF intensity

NMRA Function mapping F1 - F12

Dimming the function outputs voltage reduction by PWM

RailCom Configuration

Details RailCom configuration settings for bidirectional communication.

Basic Configuration

Acceleration and deceleration momentum

Uncoupler control Activation time

Sets activation time for uncouplers and defines hold-in voltage.

Automatic Disengagement during uncoupling

Configures automatic loco disengagement and coupler unloading.

Flasher functions

10 Software update and sound loading with MXULFA

Decoder software update via USB stick via track (decoder installed in loco)

Procedure for updating decoder software via USB stick and track.

Decoder sound load via USB stick via track (decoder installed in loco)

Decoder sound load via USB flash drive using the SUSI pins (decoder outside loco).

Connecting the decoder to the MXULFA for SW update and sound loading

Decoder software update and decoder sound loading DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPUTER