The LokSound 5 micro is a "little wonder": with only a 21 mm x 10 mm footprint, it is by far one of the smallest LokSound decoders we have ever built. Thus it should fit into all N gauge and TT vehicles, but is also suitable for small H0 vehicles. All LokSound 5 micro decoders are equipped with a Next18 interface and are available with adapter plugs to suit all popular digital interface types. This version is supplied with an 8-pin NEM652 adapter as well as an 11 mm x 15 mm sugar cube speaker and a sound enclosure set.
Operating modes
The LokSound 5 micro is a true multi-protocol decoder. It supports DCC as well as Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4. Of course it supports 14 through to 128 speed steps as well as 2 and 4 digit addresses in DCC format and up to 32 functions. Thanks to RailComPlus® the decoders register themselves fully automatically on suitable command stations.
This decoder supports all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® you may read out the CV values on the main, provided you have a command station supporting RailCom®. There are utility registers for command stations that only facilitate programming of CVs ranging from 1 to 255.
Motorola® users benefit from up to 28 speed steps for 255 addresses. Three additional Motorola® addresses facilitate triggering of 16 functions. An integral programming mode even allows programming with the good old Control Unit 6021. The M4 protocol supports the automatic registration on mfx® compatible central units.
The LokSound 5 micro decoder supports the Märklin® braking sections just as well as the ZIMO® HLU braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake generators or with DC is also possible. Furthermore the locomotive will come to a halt when a Selectrix® braking diode is switched into the circuit. The ABC push-pull feature enables automatic commuting between two stations. The LokSound 5 micro decoder is also suitable for analogue DC and AC layouts.
Sound
The LokSound 5 micro decoder can reproduce up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel offers up to 16 Bit / 31250 kHz and thus achieves hi-fi sound quality on your layout. A double class D audio power amplifier with up to 3W output power feeds the speakers with a permitted impedance of 4 – 32 Ohms. The huge 128 MBit sound memory assures sufficient storage capacity.
The volume of all individual sound fragments may be adjusted separately. The outstandingly flexible sound engine without a rigid flow chart facilitates a prototypical simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios provide you with maximum control of your vehicles.
Functions
Despite its small dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro decoder has at least 6 amplified function outputs as well as one logic output. There are two more logic outputs on the Next18 interface, which alternately may be employed to control RC servos. Of course, all important lighting functions are supported, and the brightness of each output may be adjusted separately. The decoder supports the automatic push and pull movements - known as the coupler waltz - required for reliable operation of digital couplers such as those by ROCO® and Krois® as well as Telex® couplers.
Motor control
Motor control of the LokSound 5 micro has been further improved. A variable PWM pulse frequency ranging from 10 kHz to 50 kHz assures perfect silent operation, particularly for coreless motors. Thus the typical hum is a thing of the past. Load control can now be adjusted with up to 10 separate CVs and will manage even the most difficult cases. The unique "Auto Tune" function facilitates the automatic calibration of the decoder to perfectly match the motor. The LokSound 5 micro decoder supplies sufficient motor current (up to 0.75 A) for the intended applications.
Please note that LokSound decoders ship without a preloaded sound file (they are blank).
If you do not have a LokProgrammer interface, we can load the sound file of your choice onto your decoder at no additional charge.
You have two options: you can tell us what model of locomotive you have (e.g., EMD SD40-2, MLW M630) and we will select the right file for you, or you can give us the item number (e.g., S0821) of the sound file you want from the ESU website.
To let us know your choice, simply add a note in the "Comments" section when entering your payment details at checkout, or send an email referencing your order number to info@modelebt.com.
To listen to the sound samples and choose your file, visit the ESU website's download page by clicking one of the links below:
LokSound sound files for North American and Australian locomotives
LokSound sound files for European locomotives
If you prefer, you can also purchase an ESU LokProgrammer interface. Note that this interface is not required for regular programming (address, CVs, etc.) of ESU decoders.
The LokSound 5 micro is a "little wonder": with only a 21 mm x 10 mm footprint, it is by far one of the smallest LokSound decoders we have ever built. Thus it should fit into all N gauge and TT vehicles, but is also suitable for small H0 vehicles. All LokSound 5 micro decoders are equipped with a Next18 interface and are available with adapter plugs to suit all popular digital interface types. This version is supplied with an 8-pin NEM652 adapter as well as an 11 mm x 15 mm sugar cube speaker and a sound enclosure set.
Operating modes
The LokSound 5 micro is a true multi-protocol decoder. It supports DCC as well as Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4. Of course it supports 14 through to 128 speed steps as well as 2 and 4 digit addresses in DCC format and up to 32 functions. Thanks to RailComPlus® the decoders register themselves fully automatically on suitable command stations.
This decoder supports all DCC programming modes and thanks to RailCom® you may read out the CV values on the main, provided you have a command station supporting RailCom®. There are utility registers for command stations that only facilitate programming of CVs ranging from 1 to 255.
Motorola® users benefit from up to 28 speed steps for 255 addresses. Three additional Motorola® addresses facilitate triggering of 16 functions. An integral programming mode even allows programming with the good old Control Unit 6021. The M4 protocol supports the automatic registration on mfx® compatible central units.
The LokSound 5 micro decoder supports the Märklin® braking sections just as well as the ZIMO® HLU braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake generators or with DC is also possible. Furthermore the locomotive will come to a halt when a Selectrix® braking diode is switched into the circuit. The ABC push-pull feature enables automatic commuting between two stations. The LokSound 5 micro decoder is also suitable for analogue DC and AC layouts.
Sound
The LokSound 5 micro decoder can reproduce up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel offers up to 16 Bit / 31250 kHz and thus achieves hi-fi sound quality on your layout. A double class D audio power amplifier with up to 3W output power feeds the speakers with a permitted impedance of 4 – 32 Ohms. The huge 128 MBit sound memory assures sufficient storage capacity.
The volume of all individual sound fragments may be adjusted separately. The outstandingly flexible sound engine without a rigid flow chart facilitates a prototypical simulation of all conceivable rail vehicles. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios provide you with maximum control of your vehicles.
Functions
Despite its small dimensions, the LokSound 5 micro decoder has at least 6 amplified function outputs as well as one logic output. There are two more logic outputs on the Next18 interface, which alternately may be employed to control RC servos. Of course, all important lighting functions are supported, and the brightness of each output may be adjusted separately. The decoder supports the automatic push and pull movements - known as the coupler waltz - required for reliable operation of digital couplers such as those by ROCO® and Krois® as well as Telex® couplers.
Motor control
Motor control of the LokSound 5 micro has been further improved. A variable PWM pulse frequency ranging from 10 kHz to 50 kHz assures perfect silent operation, particularly for coreless motors. Thus the typical hum is a thing of the past. Load control can now be adjusted with up to 10 separate CVs and will manage even the most difficult cases. The unique "Auto Tune" function facilitates the automatic calibration of the decoder to perfectly match the motor. The LokSound 5 micro decoder supplies sufficient motor current (up to 0.75 A) for the intended applications.
Please note that LokSound decoders ship without a preloaded sound file (they are blank).
If you do not have a LokProgrammer interface, we can load the sound file of your choice onto your decoder at no additional charge.
You have two options: you can tell us what model of locomotive you have (e.g., EMD SD40-2, MLW M630) and we will select the right file for you, or you can give us the item number (e.g., S0821) of the sound file you want from the ESU website.
To let us know your choice, simply add a note in the "Comments" section when entering your payment details at checkout, or send an email referencing your order number to info@modelebt.com.
To listen to the sound samples and choose your file, visit the ESU website's download page by clicking one of the links below:
LokSound sound files for North American and Australian locomotives
LokSound sound files for European locomotives
If you prefer, you can also purchase an ESU LokProgrammer interface. Note that this interface is not required for regular programming (address, CVs, etc.) of ESU decoders.