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"The standard of technology excellence"
The LokPilot decoders are the perfect choice for the advanced model railroader. Versatility and reliability are qualities you would expect from ESU. No matter if you operate it using NMRA/DCC or conventional DC, the decoder will automatically detect the operation mode. In DCC mode the decoder determines the number of speed steps and you may select any of 9999 addresses. The individually programmable speed curve allows precise adjustment to match a particular model. Our truly universal function mapping allows all function outputs to be assigned to any of 12 function buttons in any combination. LokPilot supports lighting effects like Mars Light, Ditch Lights, Gyra Light, Strobe Light and many more. The brightness of lighting is individually adjustable.
Of course, the LokPilot offers the unique Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) feature where the Back EMF is active at low speeds for smooth slow running operation with reduced influence at high speeds.
Fitted with overload protection for the motor output as well as the four function outputs, the decoder is extremely robust. It is suitable for DC, coreless and universal motors converted with Hamo magnets. The 40kHz high frequency motor control assures smooth and silent running.
We put great emphasis on maximum performance of our decoders. The motor output handles a maximum current of 1.1A while the function outputs are designed for 180mA each.
Autodetection of digital or analog operation
Suitable for any Digital Command Control (DCC) system, including: Digitrax®, NCE, MRC® DCC, Atlas® commander®, Bachmann® E-Z command®, Lenz® digital plus®, Zimo®, LGB® MTS®, ROCO®, Fleischmann® Twin-Center®
Suitable for AC-, DC- and coreless motors
Super silent running due to pulse frequency of 40 kHz
Perfect load compensation for optimal running especially on uphill or downhill gradients; exceptional slow running characteristics
Load control can be adapted to any motor by means of 3 CVs
Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) - Back EMF active at low speeds for smooth slow running operation with reduced influence at high speeds
Back EMF also active in conventional AC or DC mode - User has full control of motor and acceleration
Acceleration and deceleration can be switched with function button
Switcher mode (half speed) can be activated with function button
Up to 4 auxiliary function outputs suitable for smoke units, interior lighting, automatic couplers, for raising and lowering pantographs, ditch lights or lighting the fire box
Individually adjustable brightness of lighting
Special lighting effects such as blinking, fire box, Mars light, Gyra light etc. can be set for each function individually
New, revolutionary function mapping. All functions can be allocated to any of 12 function buttons. Multiple allocations are possible allowing for the combination of sound and functions e.g. the sound of shoveling coal and light flickering in the firebox
Short circuit protection for motor and function outputs
LokSound mfx really brings your locos to life
MSRP $159
Model railroaders who put emphasis on realistic operation can’t pass up the new LokSound mfx. By it’s sound functions life is finally brought to your model railroad. Besides the convincing properties of the LokPilot mfx, the LokSound mfx can reproduce the loco-typical sounds. It features a flash memory cip with a recording capacity of up to 65 seconds: more than enough to reproduce not only the actual running noise, but also those special sounds generated by air or water pumps, compressors, gear switching, brake squealing and other complex sounds. Integrated into our decoders are operational events, such as random coal shovelling, (even synchronized with a mini lamp in the firebox), station announcements, the squealing of a door, or the conductors whistle ("all aboard!"). Of course you can always activate whistles, horns, bells, or compressors with function keys.
Since LokSound mfx possesses 4 (!) independent sound channels, you can always play combined multiple sounds. In addition to the steady steam
chuff activate the bell before a crossing and sound the whistle in time. There is a selection of LokSound mfx decoder for 2-,3-, and 4-cylinder steam engines, as well as for various diesel engines (diesel hydraulic or diesel electric) and electro locos. The latter with separate traction motor-and blower control. To polish it off, there is load dependent sound adjustment: The motor rpm decreases when the programmed speed is reached, and the volume increases under load or when accelerating. ESU offers LokSound mfx in many different variations for the prototype sound you desire. All parameters are factory preadjusted, so that your mfx-center’s display not only shows the pertinent loco class, but also the correct symbols for the function keys.
"Digital command control with original sound"
All LokSound decoders combine a high quality digital decoder and a digital sound module on one circuit board. You can operate your locomotives digitally and at the same time replay the original sound as well as special sound effects such as horn or whistle. The sound is adjusted to the particular running mode at any point in time: when the loco starts moving, you hear the appropriate sounds (diesel engine revving up, steam chuffs with increasing frequency) and when it stops, you hear the engine slow down and also braking sounds.
LokSound decoders set the trend in terms of technology and sound quality. Besides the features you would expect from a state-of-the-art decoder, they offer many more:
Autodetection of digital or analog operation
Suitable for any Digital Command Control (DCC) system, including: Digitrax®, NCE, MRC® DCC, Atlas® commander®, Bachmann® E-Z command®, Lenz® digital plus®, Zimo®, LGB® MTS®, ROCO®, Fleischmann® Twin-Center®
Suitable for AC-, DC- and coreless motors
Super silent running due to pulse frequency of 32 KHz Perfect load compensation for optimal running especially on uphill or downhill gradients; exceptional slow running characteristics
Load control can be adapted to any motor by means of 3 CVs Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) - Back EMF active at low speeds for smooth slow running operation with reduced influence at high speeds
Back EMF also active in conventional AC or DC mode - User has full control of motor and acceleration Acceleration and deceleration can be switched with function button
Switcher mode (half speed) can be activated with function button Up to 4 auxiliary function outputs suitable for smoke units, interior lighting, automatic couplers, for raising and lowering pantographs, ditch lights or lighting the fire box
Individually adjustable brightness of lighting Special lighting effects such as blinking, fire box, Mars light, Gyra light etc. can be set for each function individually
New, revolutionary function mapping. All functions can be allocated to any of up to 20 function buttons. Multiple allocations are possible allowing for the combination of sound and functions e.g. the sound of shoveling coal and light flickering in the firebox Integrated Function Keys F13-F20 - latest NMRA DCC standards
Short circuit protection for motor and function outputs Realistic sounds - as in the real world - can easily be reproduced with the sound module, because the original sounds are memorized digitally on a chip. The sound module offers a new and fascinating model world full of sound. The 4-Channel feature allows you to add 3 sound effects simultaneously to the running sound, your engine will sound even more realistic.
Really hear your engine work - exhaust chuffs synchronized to the wheel and to the load - lower motor revolutions for diesel engines once the set speed has been reached - separate running sound and ventilator sounds for electric locomotives. Load Dependent Sound - may be turned off
The sound speed is synchronized with the speed steps or with an external sensor. This is suitable for use with mechanical sensors, reed switches or Hall sensors. Your model railway becomes more authentic than ever with the large 8 MBit memory allowing for complex sound effects, such as the typical noise of a stationary steam engine, the announcements by the dispatcher, the whistle of the train guard and many more. You can activate up to 15 different sounds with the function buttons.
Adjustable sound volume - Control the volume for the prime mover, horn or whistle and bell individually; accomplished by the use a function key on the command station throttle or adjust the CVs. With the Helper Function the user can select whether the engine runs standalone, head-of-consist, mid-of-consist, or end-of-consist. Certain functions can be enabled/disabled, for instance the horn and bell is active on the first engine only, whereas the prime mover sound is on for all engines.
Consist mode CVs - Influence the behavior of the function keys with the added CVs 21 and 22. Analog Sound - Even on conventional DC layouts you will hear all prime mover sounds synchronized to the operation condition.
LokSound V3.5
With LokSound you can run your engines smoothly due to load compensation while activating many functions and enjoying the original sounds as if it was the prototype. Of course you may also blow the horn or the steam whistle, turn on pumps or let the brakes squeel when stopping the engine. The combination of decoder and sound module in one unit allows for precise adaptation of sounds to the running mode. With 4 sound channels there are no limits to creating realistic sound effects. MSRP $139
