ZIMO MS500 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 MS500 Specifications

General

Brand	ZIMO
Model	MS500
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Technical Data, schematics, operation with mfx

Software Update

Overload and thermal protection

Details on ZIMO decoder overload protection and thermal management for safe operation.

CVs in DCC operation

3.6 Motor regulation and control

Covers motor control parameters and speed curves for optimal performance tuning.

3.7 Acceleration and deceleration momentum:

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

ZIMO SOUND – Selection and Programming

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

Select loco sound types from a collection using CV #265 for customized playback.

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

Procedure for recording the motor's basic load for accurate sound adjustment based on engine conditions.

5.3 SOUND: Basic settings independent of powertrain

Fundamental sound settings applicable to all locomotive types, ensuring consistent audio output.

5.6 Diesel and Electric engines

Details sound characteristics common to diesel and electric engines, including load dependency.

Sound equalizing (filter) of the MS sound decoders

Convenient setting of the filters with ZPP-Konfig or ZSP:

Installation and connection of the ZIMO decoder

Interference suppression components = motor control malfunctions?

Connecting smoke generators to steam or diesel engines:

Software update and sound loading with MXULFA

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

Updating decoder software and loading sound projects via USB stick and track connection.

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

Loading sound projects via USB flash drive using SUSI pins for decoders not installed in locos.

Decoder software update and decoder sound loading DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPUTER

Updating software and loading sound directly from a computer using ZSP/ZCS and MXULF.

Service Notes

ATTENTION: Sometimes defects are simulated...

Repair form