MX64


MX630

MX630   .... 9 wires
MX630R . NEM 652
MX630F .  NEM 651
MX630P .  PluX-16

High power (1,8 A):

MX630H - planned

Low voltage for function outputs (1,2 / 5 V):

MX630V1, MX630V5
                -planned

Last call“  MX64:  
  (before being replaced by MX630)

Users which want to stay with the well-known type have no the last chance to buy MX64.

MX63 is already sold out (if there is enough space could be replaces by MX64).h  !

The new decoder family  MX630 :

End of June the manufacturing of the new decoders will be started. MX630, MX630R, .... will replace MX63, MX63R, MX63F and MX64, MX64R, MX64F, MX64H, MX64V. MX630  is a little bit smaller  (20 x 11 x 3,5 mm)  than MX63, but is more resistant against high voltage (up to 60 V) and overcurrent.

MX630 uses the same microcontroller and the software as MX620 and MX64D; very similar is also the sound decoder MX640. So many characteristics are now identical for all small scale decoders. The further software development for all decoder swill be done in common.

Like for all ZIMO decoders the software update can be done by the user and without opening of the loco.


Now all ZIMO "N and 00/H0" Decoders (MX620, MX630, MX64D, and MX640)
have the following common features:

  • Motor- and Functions from 1,2 to 2 A (MX630 and others) for example 0,8 A (MX620) ,

  • Current overload protection (with a tolerance for a short time to 2 or 3 A) and temperature protection,

  • 6 function outputs (MX630 and others) or 4 function outputs (MX620), each up to 0.5 A load,

  • depending on the type, 2 to 5 logic outputs (externally amplified) or LED outputs, in addition to the function outputs,

  • depending on the type, 2 or 4 connections for servos in addition to the function outputs,

  • suitable for all DC motors and wound-armature motors,

  • ZIMO motor control with many optimization options,

  • ZIMO acceleration settings ( "in accordance with standards", according to NMRA extensions "adaptive," exponential ", ...),

  • Shunting functions (half-speed, reduction or shutdown of the momentum and braking effects),alternatively by F3, F4, or MAN),

  • time-limited coupling control and coupling dance (auto on/off buttons),

  • full NMRA function mapping, as well as ZIMO extensions (directional assignments. Swiss lighting control etc.),

  • Blinking, dimming, American and other lighting effects (including soft start, stop light, flickering, automatic Time-off, ..)

  • SUSI-interface, depending on type, on solder pads, on PluX-Socket (MX630P) or on21-pin socket (MX64D, MX640D),

  • Braking on DC, ABC, “Märklin”,

  • ZIMO signal influenced constant distance braking (HLU),

  • ZIMO train number recognition,

  • km/h-control (per speed step1/2 km/h, 1 km/h or 2 km/h) as an alternative to conventional speed step control,

  • constant braking distance in two variations,

  • Analog operation either regulated or unregulated (MX630 also AC-analogue),

  • Other features under development (for example - CV-Sets, ..)

  • RailCom: km / h feedback, CV "on-the-main" and then validated programming, address RailCom feedback; RailCom many more applications are scheduled in future software versions.

  • Updatable Software: New Software versions can be loaded without opening the loco, with the help of the ZIMO Decoder Update Device MXDECUP or the MX31ZL; from PC with Decoder Update Program or (real easy with MX331ZL) directly from USBstick.

Price of MX630 like MX64,
that means starting with about EUR 30,-  at your dealer

 


„Last call“   MX31FU  und  MX31ZL :  
  (before being replaced by MX32, MX32FU, MX32 + MX10)

In June 2009 there is the last chance to buy MX31 cabs. Many users are not happy with the decision to stop production of MX31; but this is necessary because such products can be manufactured only in abut high quantities (2000) and selling such a quantity would last longer then the product is up-to-date.

25. MAY 2009
extended 20. June 2009