A very flexible dcc system using any and more than one smartphone or tablet with a free app as the controller. But one thing that i am not keen on with the nce is the switch decoders are supplied only a circuit board. While stocking products for all model railway requirements we specialise in computer control and sourcing. Whether you are a new hobbyist or experienced we have the knowledge and expertise to help you find products to suit your needs. Massoth control unit user manuals download manualslib. This german company has a world wide reputation producing high quality electronic components used by a number of leading brands, including piko, and lgb trains. Manufacturers of the highest quality dcc decoders and control systems for model railroads. Massoth wireless 12 amp dcc starter set for mts and dcc. Im having a problem getting a consist to work using the nce 5a power pro command station with procab, and massoth ls and xls decoders. Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. Loconet licenseessee loconet products made by other. Pcinterface usb fur firmwareupdates aller dimaxbuskomponenten. Special plastic coverer on front and rear for water resistance. I have just reinstalled xp on an old computer for train stuff and was trying to re program a train that isnt going.
O where can i download the massoth pc programing software. Reed switch connection and connection for a volume control complete this exclusive serviceboard. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. Massoth apparently took over production of the 55090 in 2003 or 2004 and added the support for the 55063, and there was a program to allow older units to be retrofitted with the newer firmware, retrofitted units would be returned with a white sticker. In 1974, hartmut massoth, the companys founder, collaborated with lgb to produce the first sound system for a gscale locomotive, the lgb 2080s harz querbahn. I have just reinstalled xp on an old computer for train stuff and was trying to re program a train that. A bus system is the electrical connection between control components of a dcc system.
Dcc is the abbreviation for digital command control. Selecting a digital command control system dccwiki. Selecting a digital command control system can be perhaps the most complicated aspect of getting started in dcc. Hi folks ive owned a j1e hudson for many years running it on dc power. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website.
Massoth emotion xls sound decoder garden rail outlet. In addition to the control, there is an additional overvoltage limiter as a safety measure. The emotion xl loco decoder from massoth electronics is a small and especially powerful digital decoder for g scale locomotives. A tutorial into the basics of dcc layout control using itrain and the roco z21 departure boards. Utilize massoth high efficiency heating element, 19 volt, digital to maximize the performance and reliability of your garden railroad. The navigator is designed for use with the dimax bus, found on all massoth dimax central stations and the lgb 55006 mts iii central. Oct 08, 2012 a simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. This episode of massoth tv shows the rhb 205 lgb 2045 fitted with the 8440022 drives for scissor pantographs in.
This decoder works perfectly with nmra dcc systems as well as with the lgb mts system. Update on lgb lgb model trains, lgb locomotives, garden. Operational control by dimax navigator or lgb mts components loco remote, universal remote, etc. Update on lgb a longawaited decision has now been taken. While better than mts, nce, piko, massoth, mrs, lenz, are all oldstyle technologies that are rooted in the 70s or 80s. Dccwiki is an encyclopedia for sharing information about digital command control dcc as defined by nmra used in railroad modelling. Mts dcc central station operating any scale trains. Learn about digital command control dcc open source dccwiki. Loconet licensees digitrax works with companies that build loconet compatible products. Massoth tv episode 38 scissor pantograph drive in full action. For downloading the latest firmware update go to 5. It is an innovative way to monitor and control a dcc decoderequipped locomotive operating on a digital track from a specific location on the track. Mts multi train system, was always a a dcc style system with limitations. When used in conjunction with massoths dcc programmer software, the module can read cv values from and write cv values to all kinds of.
At the very basic level, all that is needed is two wires run to the track. It can be referred to as the dcc signal, although it is both power and control information. The set includes our slps20027f pure dc power supply, slac10sw 6 power cord, massoth dimax 800z 8 amp mtsdcc central station, navigator wireless bidirectional throttle up to. Christoph massoth accompanied the digital development of the gartenbahn both in the field of digital sound also a world novelty developed by massoth, as well as dcc. I know its probably a bit cheeky, but id like to see it.
Running trains powered through the rail with dcc from massoth on the edge of the new forest, hampshire, uk. Massoth track protocol 100% compatible to nmra dcc. Massoth elektronik gmbh passion fur gartenbahnen with a. The new massoth bus protocol is already installed at delivery. Components like clock, reed switches, loudspeaker, power buffer, susi, etc. Mts and massoth mts track protocol and 100% compatible to nmra dcc standard. This allows you to quickly start enjoying the capabilities of dcc. Archive discuss the challenges and rewards of using dcc with large scale trains both indoors and out. Model rectifier corporation mrc produces ac and dc power systems, digital command control dcc products, and sound systems. The dcc puts digital control information into the electrical power of the train. Design the perfect model railroad or garden railroad layout with massoth electronics. Maker of analog lighting and authorized dealer of many dcc systems and supplies. Sl massoth wireless dcc 8a kit this kit provides 8.
I have not addressed the software that is used with the computer interface module, nor others from lgb. An overview of digital command control dcc the spruce. Latest news newsletter may 2020 dear customer welcome to this months newsletter. Dcc software document control center centralizes quality documents as per iso. Dcc equipment selector dcc systems power capacity dcc systems up to 2 amps dcc systems from 2. Massoth electronics has set the standard for quality sound systems. We also started a new section for the new layout command control lcc standard from the nmra which can be used to enhance your layout with signalling, accessory control, and other features. Jul 30, 2019 this is the view topic advanced forum page. Runs on all 32bit microsoft windows systems beginning with windows 98.
Massoth 84001, dimax navigator for cable operation. You can build control panels and control your layout using. Sep 04, 2016 a tutorial into the basics of dcc layout control using itrain and the roco z21 departure boards. Due to conversion and maintenance work, the wiki is currently not available. Massoth elektronik gmbh passion fur gartenbahnen with. This provides additional information with some instructional photos about programming these neat little track switch decoders that im installing in my new garden railway layout. Unfollow massoth decoder to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Massoth dcc products, massoth dimax digital allaboutlgb. Mts 1 and the non p version of mts 2 didnt use the parallel dcc communication method but only the serial one, a much slower and more limiting implementation. The signatures required to make the takeover complete have already been notarised. If youre looking for the latest in dcc systems or a dcc starter set, tonys trains is the right place for you. I have been working with dcc for only about 8 mos, but have installed two massoth ls decoders and two massoth xls decoders into four lgb locos. Beginners guide to command control and dcc national model.
The names of the files are defined by the massoth item no. Of course, the control panel has a temperaturecontrolled fan. You can manage your locomotive rosters and easily program your decoders using decoderpro. This means that the control unit is now also suitable for indoor use with ho,n or similar track widths. Model railroad solutions importer of zimo decoders and dcc control, stp computer software, and esu customized sound. Massoth is well established in the model train industry. I have been on their website and logged in and found what i thought was it but nothing. Decoder a decoder switch decoder, loco decoder converts the commands of the central station. Countless other models with sound and control electronics followed and at the end of the 90s also the digital control technology of the lgb. Internal data processing allows for 256 regulating steps. On behalf of massoth electronics usa, thank you for purchasing the massoth dimax navigator. Now that ive set up a large radius dcc garden railway, im ready to convert this 40 pound loco to dcc. It is based on the arduino opensource electronics platform, and uses an arduino motor shield or pololu motor driver board to drive the track power.
Registration, distribution, version and revision control are key modules. Its supposed to be dcc ready for installation of a dcc decoder but i cant figure out where to access the decoder interface. Welcome to train control systems train control systems. So currently looking at either a piko dcc or nce dcc system, the nce system seems to have a better appeal to me as it has the ability to connect a via and then in turn use software to control via ipad. The growing demand for more sophisticated dcc systems in recent years afforded us the ability to become the leading supplier for dcc systems. We coronavirus working times update click for full details firstly thank you to all of you. Train expert with a large range of products including lgb, massoth and piko. The z21 comes with a router to set up a local network for the control system, a z21 control box and a 2. Hopefully, this article will get you set in the right direction on finding the best system for you buying a digital command control system is a big investment, both in time and hardware. You can choose between the different hornby dcc controllers or take your model railway to the next level using the elink controller and railmaster software for your pc. While a computer is not necessary for implementing or using digital command control, there are a number of software packages. Digital command control dcc is an exciting field in model railroading that uses digital computer technology to operate model railroad trains.
Piko navigator is it compatible with massoth g scale central. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. I have a client that has seen and would quite like to use this system for a large o gauge garden railway. Internal data processing allows for 256 regulating steps regardless of how the decoder is controlled. A factory authorized massoth electronics usa dealer. You like to program your decoders to your preferences. Operational control by piko navigator included with set or massoth dimax navigator or lgb mts components loco remote, universal remote, etc.
It is a standardized model railroad digital system. This page provides a directory of model railroad manufacturers and retailers offering digital command control dcc products and model railroad electronics including power, sound, lighting, controls and signals. A simple introduction to using a computer to control a model railway that uses digital command control. Dimax pc modul usb dimax pc module usb champexlinden. This central station allows control and powering of mts lgb type i, ii and iii standards and dcc nmra standard as well as dc analog tains. The choice of control system, accessory decoders for signal and point work, plus detectors, wire for the layout, overload protection and autoreversers, as well as the power supplies that you will use to power, are all important.
None of the systems have the most modern capabilities such as 30 function key support, and all the other dcc extensions that are supported today. As you may have already discovered, controlling a model train is a rather simple matter. Is there anyone within reasonable distance of mid wales or london that could give me demo. Can the mtspc computer software recognize the length of my train.
The signalist range of products has been designed to meet the real requirements of dcc model railway control and provide features not available on existing mainstream products that will. Today, massoth offers a comprehensive and highly acclaimed line of products for gscale model railways, including nmra compatible dcc central stations, outstanding cab digital controllers, digital boosters, driving decoders, sound decoders, pulsed smoke generators, switch decoders, feedback modules, train detection modules, pc modules, lighting boards with and without decoders, rail benders, rolling roads, etc. It is an innovative way to monitor and control a dccdecoderequipped locomotive operating on a digital track from a specific location on the track. Just add power you can be running mts, dcc and conventional analog trains wirelessly in minutes. Reliable and fast processing based on unique traintelligence technology, which allows for reliable processing of up to commands per second. Cs2 massoth dimax mobasbs mut digirail rautenhaus digital rocodigital. Prodigy systems deliver advantages you probably wont find in. If you are just getting started with dcc software, we suggest that you read connecting your computer to dcc article to give you some background on the use of computers with digital command control. While better than mts, nce, piko, massoth, mrs, lenz, are all oldstyle technologies that are rooted in the. Massoth emotion xls sound decoder since its introduction the emotion xls is the favorite gscale sounddecoder to go for. Massoth has been lgbs official electronics partner for the last 40 years.
Jun 26, 2015 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Here we carry many of the top products from the top names in the industry as well as provide helpful tips and guides for all things dcc. Since dcc is digital by nature, its easy to have computers control, or monitor, your layout. Dcc software document control center document control. Introduction to digital control with dimax digital. Offering intuitive operation and unparalleled features, the dimax navigator sets the standard for dcc cab controllers. The central station and the decoders must operate under the same system.
Welcome to dcc train automation the first stop on your journey to model railway digital control solutions. Lgb mts, digita command control important questions. Worldwide first model railroad control software with own handheld. Model railroad system free windows software for scheduled model railroad operations. Lgb fans have been introduced to digital command control via mts 1, mts 2, and mts 3. Due to the overwhelming coronavirus royal mail update click for further details we have received news from royal mail that they have. For instance, our units are the only high tech systems so elegantly designed that instructions for basic operations are printed on handheld. The massoth intermittent train control itc infrared ir system is a locationspecific train control system for garden railways. Please refer also to our note about all references and links to third party web sites the following systems in alphabetical order and without claim of completeness can be used with traincontroller. Traincontroller supports all major digital systems please refer also to our information about officially supported systems and devices.
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