Lighting boards

Lighting boards have been part of the ZIMO product range since 2022 - comparatively quite late. Especially in the first year, the variety of types has grown rapidly; expansions also occur in the following years, as is the case with ZIMO in all areas. ZIMO lighting boards are closely related to the ZIMO function decoders that have existed for a long time: the same family of micro-controllers, largely identical software and functionality, whereby on the occasion of the introduction of the lighting boards, the special effects developed for them were also adopted in the function decoders.

ZIMO lighting boards are high-quality lighting boards in every respect. However, one feature in particular sets them apart from the wide range of similar products: the so-called SECOND ADDRESS as an aid to train formation. This is typically set to the address of the traction unit in lighting boards and function decoders of a train. This makes it possible to switch the interior lighting of all these wagons, as well as the exterior lights of the tail or driving wagon, via the function keys of a single address (usually the locomotive address). To be able to use this comfortably, lighting boards and function decoders are equipped with special CV sets.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • DCC addresses 1 ... 10239, consist addresses 1 ...
  • MM addresses 1 ... 80, functions F0 ... F28)
  • Programming CVs in “Service Mode” (on the programming tracks) and in “Operational Mode” (with RailCom for feedback and acknowledgements)
  • Update-capable software: new software versions are imported with the help of the ZIMO decoder update device MXULF(A) from the USB stick or directly from the computer via ZSP ("ZIMO Sound Programmer") and MXULF or (planned) via MX10.

SECURITY:

  • Overcurrent protection for all outputs
  • Resilience: 24 V (alle Typen)

FUNCTIONS und FUNCTION OUTPUTS:

  • Full NMRA function mapping for F0 - F12, as well as ZIMO extensions (direction-dependent assignments, etc.)
  • Dimming, flashing, American (Mars, Ditch, Strobe, ...) and other light effects (soft start, brake light, flickering, autom. timeout, ...)
  • High beam/low beam switching via function key, one-sided light suppression, etc.
  • "New" light effects: Switching on outputs depending on travel/standstill, direction, speed, shunting button, random, etc.
  • "ZIMO Swiss Mapping" (Advanced Mapping) for complex lighting conditions depending on several function keys, with individual assignable dimming and flashing functions
  • "ZIMO input mapping", especially for the user to exchange the function keys without changing the actual configuration.

The SECOND ADDRESS

This special feature of ZIMO function decoders and lighting boards can only be explained on the basis of the typical application: 

  • in each car, the SECOND ADDRESS is programmed to the address of the locomotive,
  • in each individual coach, a different CV set is activated so that the interior lights are each assigned to different function keys:

    1. car: CV #8 = 102 (CV set 102 activated) causes in operation for the control via the SECOND address (i.e. locomotive address):
      F13 ➔ FOf (front light) or FOr (rear light) + FO1 | F14 ➔ entire interior lighting)
    2. car: CV #8 = 104 (CV-Set 104 activated) causes in operation for the control via the SECOND address (i.e. locomotive address):
      F15 ➔ FOf (front light) or FOr (rear light) + FO1 | F16 ➔ entire interior lighting), etc.
    ZIMO Lichtplatine LIPLDHx1LIPLDHW1, LIPLDHY1
    ZIMO Lichtplatine LIPLDNx1LIPLDNW1, LIPLDNY1
    ZIMO Lichtplatine LIPL1N18LIPL1N18
    ZIMO Lichtplatine LIPLDGxx1LIPLDGW1, LIPLDGEW1, LIPLDGY1, LIPLDGEY1
    Extension boardZIMO Lichtplatine LIPLDGEx1

    expand all table rows

    Lighting board
    types

    LIPLDHW1

    LIPLDHY1

    LIPLDNW1

    LIPLDNY1

    LIPL1N18

    LIPLDOW1

    LIPLDOEW1

    LIPLDOY1

    LIPLDOEY1

    LIPLDGW1

    LIPLDGEW1

    LIPLDGY1

    LIPLDGEY1
    Dimensions (mm) 296 x 8.2 x 2.8
    breakable
    		 296 x 8.2 x 2.8
    breakable
    		 166 x 8.2 x 2.8
    breakable
    		 166 x 8.2 x 2.8
    breakable
    		 208 x 12 x 4.5
    breakable
    		 planned
    type
    		 planned
    type
    		 planned
    type
    		 planned
    type
    		 380 x 18 x 7.3
    breakable
    		 685 x 18 x 7.3
    breakable
    		 380 x 18 x 7.3
    breakable
    		 685 x 18 x 7.3
    breakable

    Information to follow.
    Vehicle size H0 (00), TT H0 (00), TT N, TT N, TT N, TT, short H0 (00) Gauge 0 Gauge 0 Gauge 0 Gauge 0 G, 1, 2 G, 1, 2 G, 1, 2 G, 1, 2

    Information to follow.
    Interface for decoder no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 Next18
    max 22 mm decoder length
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    		 no
    decoder integrated
    Number of light units
    (interior lighting)
    		 14 14 14 14 10
    2 LEDS each, cool white/yellow
    		         9 16 9 16

    Information to follow.
    Spacing of the light units 22 mm 22 mm 12 mm 12 mm 22 mm         45 mm 45 mm 45 mm 45 mm

    Information to follow.
    Switchable lighting groups 7 (FO2 - FO8) 7 (FO2 - FO8) 7 (FO2 - FO8) 7 (FO2 - FO8) 4 (FO1 - FO4)         5 (FO2 - FO6) 8 (FO2 - FO9) 5 (FO2 - FO6) 8 (FO2 - FO9)

    Information to follow.
    Colour of interior lighting neutral white yellow neutral white yellow manually adjustable         neutral white neutral white yellow yellow

    Information to follow.
    Funct. outp. on solder pads 3
    (FOf, FOr, FO1)
    		 3
    (FOf, FOr, FO1)
    		 3
    (FOf, FOr, FO1)
    		 3
    (FOf, FOr, FO1)
    		 2
    (FOf, FOr)
    		         4
    (FOf, FOr, FO1, FO10)
    		 4
    (FOf, FOr, FO1, FO10)
    		 4
    (FOf, FOr, FO1, FO10)
    		 4
    (FOf, FOr, FO1, FO10)

    Information to follow.
    Type of additional FOs Constant current
    source (8 mA)     		 Constant current
    source (8 mA)     		 Constant current
    source (5 mA)     		 Constant current
    source (5 mA)     		 amplified
    (open collector) 
    		         amplified, max 2 A
    (open collector) 
    		 amplified, max 2 A
    (open collector) 
    		 amplified, max 2 A
    (open collector) 
    		 amplified, max 2 A
    (open collector) 

    Information to follow.
    Internal energy storage 300 µF / 16 V 300 µF / 16 V 150 µF / 16 V 150 µF / 16 V 150.000 µF / 5.4 V         330.000 µF / 9 V 330.000 µF / 9 V 330.000 µF / 9 V 330.000 µF / 9 V

    Information to follow.
    External energy storage 16 V
    max 15.000 µF    		 16 V
    max 15.000 µF    		 16 V
    max 15.000 µF    		 16 V
    max 15.000 µF    		 no         no no no no

    Information to follow.
    Motor output no no no no depending on decoder         no no no no

    Information to follow.
    Speaker output no no no no yes
    for sound decoders
    		         no no no no

    Information to follow.
    Low voltage no no no no no         yes,
    adjustable to
    1.5 V or. 5 V
    		 yes,
    adjustable to
    1.5 V or. 5 V
    		 yes,
    adjustable to
    1.5 V or. 5 V
    		 yes,
    adjustable to
    1.5 V or. 5 V

    Information to follow.