ESU 58828 LokSound V5 Micro DCC Blank Decoder Next18
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This is the ESU 58828 LokSound V5 Micro DCC Blank Decoder Next18.
The LokSound 5 DCC Micro is the smallest sound decoder Tony's offers. The 58828 has the Next18 connector plug and can be used to directly plug onto the Mainboard Next18 part 51955. With a footprint of 21mm x 10 mm it is one of the smallest full featured sound decoders available. The V5 DCC Micro is also suitable for H0 locomotives where space is an issue. LokSound V5 DCC Micro decoders are equipped with a Next18 interface and are available with adapter plugs to suit all popular digital interface types.
Consult your locomotive manual to determine the appropriate type of decoder.
“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, we have 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 V5 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.
The LokSound 5 decoder supports the Märklin® braking sections, ZIMO® HLU braking commands or the Lenz® ABC system. Braking with DCC brake generators or with DC is also possible. The locomotive with a LokSound 5 decoder will also come to a halt when a Selectrix® braking diode is switched into the circuit. The ABC push-pull feature enables the automatic commuting between two stations.
The LokSound 5 decoder is suitable for analog DC operation, AC and DCC command control.
Sound
The LokSound V5 decoder can reproduce up to 10 channels simultaneously. Each channel offers up to 16 Bit / 31250 kHz and for all practical purposes, one cannot detect any difference to the original. A dual class D audio power amplifier with 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 movements. Three separately adjustable braking functions and two alternative load scenarios provide you with maximum control of your locomotives.
Functions
Subject to the type of interface, every LokSound V5 Micro has at least 6 amplified outputs as well as one logic output with multiple lighting functions available. The brightness of each output may be adjusted separately.
Motor control
The LokSound V5 Micro decoder supplies up to 0.75A motor current and motor control has been improved. A variable PWM pulse frequency ranging from 10 kHz to 50 kHz results in silent operation, particularly for coreless motors making motor hum a thing of the past. Load control can now be adjusted with up to 10 separate CVs and will manage even the most difficult motor control issues. The unique “Auto-Tune” function facilitates the automatic calibration of the decoder to perfectly match the motor.
Posting Returns
When sending items back for exchange, refund, repair or warranty assessment please post to our main office at the following address:
Hobbytech Toys
18/276 Leach Highway
Myaree
WA
6154
Change Of Mind Returns:
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a return, refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
All returns are subject to a 15% restocking and admin fee.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned - Fuel, Batteries, Books & Magazines.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Discounted or Sale Items
Warranty/ Faulty Items: Refund or Exchange
If you are having trouble with any of your purchases, and suspect it could be a warranty issue, then please email or phone us to go through your item's history of use and background. We are very reasonable when it comes to faults, and will try and resolve any concerns you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Each product is covered by the respective manufacturers warranty policy and some products may have individual components that are covered by separate warranties and time frames. We do not offer any additional product warranties outside the manufacturer’s warranty.
Please discuss any warranty concerns with us before sending the items back to avoid any confusion and unnecessary costs. We will generally require you to send photos of the product with your purchase details for an initial assessment and we will go from there.
Postage costs will be at the returner’s expense and refunded if the product is proven to be covered by warranty.
If the product is required to be sent back to our suppliers for assessment, we will cover this cost.
We will always try to resolve any warranty concerns as quickly as possible, where any delay is incurred we will communicate this to you.
- A warranty refers to any new product which has a manufacturing defect or a major failure within a reasonable period.
- If the warranty relates to a minor failure then we may replace, repair or refund the item.
- On assessment if the product is deemed as having a major failure, the customer can decide whether they would like a replacement, repair or refund.
- A warranty does not apply to any wear and tear on a product, crash damage or a product being used outside it’s intended use.
For further information, please refer to https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer-rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund
The cost of shipping is determined as follows:
- Shipping cost will be automatically calculated on checkout.
- Orders will be shipped via Australia Post or Team Global Express.
- No deliveries will be done outside of Australia.
- If Free Shipping is selected - Hobbytech Toys will decide on the freight carrier service - This is non-negotiable.
- By placing your order on the Hobbytech website or via e-mail/telephone/website you accept all the shipping terms listed above.
Free Shipping:
Free freight applies to the following online orders:
- Orders over $150.00 Interstate and Regional WA, Or Orders Over $75.00 (Perth Metro)
- Orders that exclude items marked "Oversize"
- Orders that exclude items marked "Dangerous"
We have several checks in place to make sure you get the items that you are after and they reach you in good order. If for some reason you didn’t receive the item you ordered, it’s damaged or simply not what you expected then please let us know within 7 days of receiving so we can organize an exchange or refund, whichever you prefer! For items damaged in transit a picture of the packaging will be required.
If the mistake was made at our end, we will happily pay the return postage.
If no one is around when delivery is attempted, a delivery slip with contact information will be left for you to arrange a re-delivery (charges may apply).
How long does order processing take?
Most orders received before 14:00 are shipped out the same day.
How long will it take to receive my order?
Depending on where you are located - Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Express Shipping shipping is available on most orders (for an additional charge).
Where is Hobbytech Toys Located?
Hobbytech Toys is located at Unit 18, 276 Leach Highway, Myaree, Western Australia, 6154
Store Opening Hours
Hobbytech Toys is Open Monday - Saturday 09:00 -17:00 & Sunday + Most Public Holidays 11:00 - 17:00.
We are closed on New Years Day, Australia Day, Anzac Day & Christmas Day.