The "old" ZIMO Decoders (no longer in Production) 
 
Overview of current decoders           
 

MX620

Miniature decoder

MX63

H0 decoder

MX64  

H0 decoder

MX64H

High power decoder

MX64V

Low voltage
lamps dec.

MX64D

  21 pin

MX64DV

21-pin low volt. lamps

MX69, MX690

Large scale (scale) decoder

MX69..E.., MX690..E..

Large scale decoders with enhancements

MX82,   MX680

Accessory     Function

MX 69
Large scale decoder

and

MX 690
Large scale
sound decoder

 

ZIMO decoder - more Info:

Signal controlled Speed Influence

 

Like all ZIMO decoders:
Software upgrade by the end user with the update device MXDECUP !

Mamual
MX69
(incl. CV list)
Common specifications 
of all MX69 and MX690 types

MOTOR and FUNCTIONS

 Total 2 A (MX69L) to 5 A (MX69V), Motor 2 A - 5 A,
8 (MX69L, S, A) function outputs up to 2 A (total),
4 inputs for fuction control with reed contact, etc.

4 servo outputs, for decouplers, pantographs, etc., assignement to all functions (F1 - F12). MX69V also provides 5 V power to the servo. Special adjustments for live steam locos (operation with 1 servo or 2 servos; all acceleration CVs applicable, preventing from change of direction if steam valve is open, etc.)

Control of external energy storage module MXSPEIG.

"SUSI" Interface for external sound modules, etc.

Prepared for RailCom ("bi-directional communication").

Special features for use with LGB systems and within locos with original LGB sound modules (MX69 replacing "onboard decoder"), also
new serial interface for LBG sound modules.

Prepared for infrared communication (both directions: from loco to track detectors, and from track senders to loco). Currently no ready plan for SW implemantation.
Common specifications 
of all MX690 types

SOUND

Sound memory 16 Mbít (playing time 2 - 3 min).

Sample rate 11 kHz or 22 kHz (according to sound type).

4 sound channels simulaneously playable..

Audio amplifier 1,1 W sinus on stabilized voltage, for 8 Ohm speakers.

Original sounds of various locos onboard for sample listeing and selcting by the user:

Loading of other sounds to the decoder with ZST ("ZIMO Service Tool") and MXDECUP (Decoder update device).

Optimimizing of sound plaback for climbing and acceleration with immediate check of the success.

Chuff synchronization by sensors or software simulation.

Freie mapping of sound samples to F1 .. F12, "playable whistle".
MX69L

 "Low cost" type:
no functional restrictions (all features and outputs like MX69S) but
no heat sink (therefore only 2 A instead of 3 A) and
no SUSI plug (but soldering pads).
MX69S
 Standard version with 3 A - motor and 8 function outputs;
all inputs/outputs as listed above.
MX69V
 As MX69S, but:
improved heat sink (therefore current up to 5 A, when there is some heat conductance with metal parts),
14 function outputs, second 16-pin connector for outouts, inputs, infrared, etc.,
low voltage supply for function outputs, 1,2 V or 5 V (default), adjustabley to any voltage by resistor - useful for low voltage light bulbs, smoke generators, servo supply, etc.
MX690S
 As MX69S, but with necessary hardware and software for sound function. Second connector for speaker output and sensor inputs.

 
MX690V

As MX690S, but:

14 function outputs,
low voltage supply for function outputs, 1,2 V or 5 V (default), adjustabley to any voltage by resistor - useful for low voltage light bulbs, smoke generators, servo supply, etc.
MX69A
planned for 2006		 Special version for direct replacement of an LGB "on-board decoder"; MX69 in "Sandwich" with an onboard adapter board (from ARNOLD HÜBSCH). All connectors for the original cables from the LGB locomotive. Shipped with necessary parts for mounting. Ca. 70 x 40 x 25 mm.

 

                                            S o u n d   D e c o d e r   w i t h   E n h a n c e m e n t - P l a t i n e   -   M X 6 9 0 . . E   . . . :
 

MX690SEL      60 x 40 x 23 mm

looks like MX690VEL (below), but without 2 little capacitors.

MX690S with Enhancement board, pin connectors.
 

MX690VEL      60 x 40 x 23 mm

MX690V with Enhancement board, with 2 12-pin connectors (as used in many scale 1 locos); capacitors (1000 uF) against durty tracks, connector for external capacitors.

Speaker output as from MX690 (this type includes no additional amplifier).
 

MX690SEK      60 x 40 x 23 mm

looks like MX690VEK (below), but without 2 little capacitors.

MX690S with Enhancement board, screw termials.
 

MX690VEK      60 x 40 x 23 mm

MX690V with Enhancement board, with 3 12-pin screw terinals; capacitors (1000 uF) against durty tracks, connector for external capacitors.

Speaker output as from MX690 (this type includes no additional amplifier).
 

MX690SEW      60 x 40 x 23 mm

looks like MX690VEW (below), but without 2 little capacitors.

MX690S with Enhancement board, pin connectors.
 

MX690VEW      60 x 40 x 23 mm

 

MX690V with Enhancement board, with 2 12-pin connectors (as used in many scale 1 locos); capacitors (1000 uF) against durty tracks, connector for external capacitors.

10 Watt - Audio amplifier  for  4 Ohm speaker.
 

MX690SEX      60 x 40 x 23 mm

ooks like MX690VEX (below), but without 2 little capacitors.

 MX690S with Enhancement board, screw terminals.
 

MX690VEX      60 x 40 x 23 mm

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MX690V with Enhancement board, with 3 12-pin srew terminals ; capacitors (1000 uF) against durty tracks, connector for external capacitors.

10 Watt - Audio amplifier  for  4 Ohm speaker.

 
     
Accessories for
Large scale decoders 		 MX65KAB 16 wire cable for MX69L, MX69S, MX69V (and older types like MX65, MX66), Lenght 50 cm; normally included in MX69 package.
For MX69V use two cables.
MX65LGBK 16-to-6 cable for LGB loco's prepared for digital installation (for loco's built by LGB around year 2000)
MX69LGBD 16-to-10 cable for LGB loco's with 10-pole interface (for loco's built from year 2005, which do not contain a decoder ex works).
MXSPEIG Energy storage module with direct connector for MX69, with inbuilt
capacitor and connector for external battery (optionally).
Available 2006.
SPEIGOMP Components to make a energy storage for large scale: choke, resistors, diode, and und 2 x 4700 uF capacitors; additional capacitors could be connected.
Direct Decoder Adapter
by ARNOLD HÜBSCH,
available: www.huebsch.at		 Adapter board for LGB locomotives - for use of a ZIMO MX66 or MX69 decoder instead of the LGB "direct decoder".
Onboard Decoder Adapter
by ARNOLD HÜBSCH,
available: www.huebsch.at		 Adapter board for use of a MX69 instead of a LGB "onboard decoder"; normally this board permanently connected to a special MX69 and traded as MX69A (see above); but for special cases also available separately (eg. if a MX69V should be used because of additional outputs, power, etc.).
DIGIKUPL
by KROIS, available: ZIMO		 Digital Decoupler for LGB vehicles (Fa. Krois)
Lautsprecher FRS 5 
product of VISATON		 Wide-band speaker  5 cm, 8 Ohm,  5 W, 150 - 20000 Hz,
for use with MX690S oder MX690V.
Lautsprecher FRS 7 
product of VISATON		 Wide-band speaker  6,5 cm (2,5 "), 8 Ohm,  8 W, 200 - 20000 Hz,
for use with MX690S oder MX690V.

Adapter board for BRAWA G4/5 (Scale G) and adapter boards for LGB loco's:

www.beathis.ch/lgb/shop/badapt/badapt.html
 und  http://www.beathis.ch/lgb/umbau.html

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Last update: 07 03 15