ESU 58771, LokSound 5 Micro DCC, Direct Kato SC44 or MP36, Sound Decoder, N Scale

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Leave the European sound file number and description in the NOTES section when you checkout.

If you want to do programming yourself, the ESU LokProgrammer can be purchased separately. However, the Lokprogrammer is not necessarily required as Loksound decoders can be purchased with sound files preloaded and CV changes can be done using DCC control systems.

“Full Throttle” Decoder Operation for Diesels

It is often challenging to make a scale model perform like it has the mass of a 260,000lb locomotive pulling 5,000 tons or more! Some of this can be done with BEMF - when the loco “feels” a load, it will automatically rev up to work harder to pull this actual load. But this is often a flawed method in modeling. Today, model train car wheels are so free rolling the cars often do not simulate sufficient drag to replicate a typical prototype situation. Also, often we do not sufficiently weigh our cars to represent a scaled-down version of the prototype.

One of the biggest problems with BEMF controlled load is in our modeling and operations; we often “simulate” loads inside a closed car. The payload inside a prototype car can weigh as much as 100-tons more than the car itself. This is especially important at operating sessions. Empties in and Loads out or vice versa. There is no way for a decoder to know the proposed weight of the cars it is pulling. Our “car cards”, showing whether a car is loaded or empty, are seen only by the operator, not by our decoders!

To compensate for what the decoder cannot know, ESU has created Full Throttle decoder features! FT features include “Drive Hold”, “Run 8”, “Coast”, improved “Dynamic Brakes” and a new “Independent Brake” feature.

Operating Modes
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 is a "pure-bred" DCC decoder. 14 to 128 driving steps are as self-evident as 2- and 4-digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered. Thanks to RailComPlus®, the decoders log in fully to a suitable digital center.It masters all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® the CV values can be read out on the main track with suitable control panels. Auxiliary registers exist for control panels that can only program the CVs from 1-255.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 Decoder detects the Märklin® brake distances as well as ZIMO® HLU / ZACK commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake blocks or dc voltage is also possible. In addition, it also stops with a Selectrix® brake diode. An AUTOMATIC ABC commuter train allows automatic commuting between two stations.

The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 or MP36 and can be used on analog DC layouts.

The decoder switches between the operating modes fully automatically “on-the-fly”. In most cases, nothing needs to be set.

Sound
The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 Decoder can play up to 12 channels simultaneously. Each channel can be resolved with up to 16 bits / 31250 kHz and offers hi-fi quality on its system. There is virtually no difference to the original audible anymore. A Class-D audio output with up to 3W output power controls the speakers, which can have between 4 ohms and 32 ohms impedance. A 128 Mbit sound memory provides enough capacity. The volume of all individual sounds can be adjusted individually. The super-flexible sound engine without a rigid sequence plan allows the prototypically accurate simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles.

Functions
Despite its compact dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 is equipped with an enormous number of function outputs. Two directly soldered SMD LEDs are provided for front and rear illumination. In addition, three further amplified function outputs and a “logic level” output are available and all important light functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately.

Motor
The motor control of the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 has a variable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz, which ensures super-quiet operation, especially for coreless motors – the typical "hum" is a thing of the past. The load control can be adjusted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique "Autotune" function allows the decoder to be automatically measured against the motor. The LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 decoder delivers up to 0.75A motor power.

Operational reliability
A PowerPack can be connected to the LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Kato USA SC44 on request to bridge dirty rail sections.

Protection
Of course, the outputs are protected against overload. We want you to enjoy your decoder for as long as possible.