ZIMO MS500N 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 MS500N Specifications

General

Brand	ZIMO
Model	MS500N
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Overview of the types and type-dependent data

Technical Data, schematics, operation with mfx

Software Update

Overload and thermal protection

CVs in DCC operation

Basic Configuration

ZIMO SOUND – Selection and Programming

CV #300 - procedures

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

The test run for determining the motor's basic load

SOUND: Basic settings independent of powertrain

Covers fundamental sound settings applicable across all locomotive types.

Sound equalizing (filter) of the MS sound decoders

CVs (from SW-Version 4.229)

Lists CVs available for configuring sound equalizing filters across multiple stages.

Installation and connection of the ZIMO decoder

Wiring and Connection Guidelines

Critical notes on separating rail/motor connections and managing interference suppression.

DC and AC Motor Connections

Standard wiring diagrams for DC and AC motors, including diode requirements.

Function Outputs and Logic Level Outputs

Details on using standard and logic level function outputs, including amplification needs.

Software update and sound loading with MXULFA

Decoder software update via USB stick via track

Step-by-step guide for updating decoder software using a USB stick and track power.

Decoder sound load via USB flash drive using the SUSI pins

Service Notes