ESU 54500 LokSound XL V4.0 Decoder w screw terminals for Analog, DCC & MTS 12W Sound, 4Amp Motor, 12ea .5A Outputs, 4 Servo Outputs

Part No.: ESU 54500 Made in Germany

NEW from Authorized ESU Dealer

The LokSound XL V4.0 for G Scale - O Scale that speaks DCC, MTS, Motorola®, Selectrix® and M4 protocols as well as analog both DC and AC!

For all G SCALE Big Trains by Marklin, LGB, PIKO, USA and Others

Easy to wire with screw terminals and standard Servo connectors

Ready for Programming with your choice of free Steam, Diesel or Electric Loco Sounds.

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Features:

Operational modes
The first and only decoder to work all 4 data protocols and can thus be used anywhere. Beside DCC operation with RailComPlus recognition, the decoder will be automatically recognized by Märklin® command stations via the M4 protocol. For owners of older layouts, the decoder works with the LGB MTS standards and has additionally been equipped with the well-known Motorola® and Selectrix® data format. The LokSound XL V4.0 decoder can also be used on analogue DC or AC layouts.

Sound
The most important element of the new LokSound V4.0 decoders is the sound chip. This is why we have equipped the LokSound XL V4.0 with an enormous memory of 32 MBit to save up to 276 seconds of original sounds. The LokSound XL V4.0 works with 8 polyphonic channels, i.e. that the decoder is able to play up to 8 different sounds simultaneously, using the 10-Bit mixer and the nearly noiseless D/A converter.

Thus you will be able to connect two different loudspeakers and bring out a maximum performance of all in all up to 13 Watts from the decoder. All single sounds can be adjusted individually per CV in their sound volume.

Functions
In larger scaled locos a lot of special functions could be switched or moved. Therefore the new decoder comes with twelve (12) function outputs with 500mA power/constant current each to control lighting effects or fan motors. Each function output can be adjusted individually in terms of brightness or lighting effects and controls LEDs or light bulbs.

Beyond this, the LokSound XL V4.0 decoder controls 4 servos. This allows features such as lifting and lowering pantographs, functional shunting couplings or radius bar (reach rod) changes on steam locomotives. Simply plug in our ESU servos or other commercial servos. Of course, you will be able to synchronize motor, sound and special functions.

Safe operation
G Scale garden railways and smaller gauge 1 locomotives suffer from bad power pickup causing stalls or restarts. This problem will be finally solved with the LokSound XL V4.0: The decoder comes with the integrated PowerPack Buffer on the decoder reliably buffers all of the decoder´s functions and makes a reliable and trouble-free operation possible.

Free updates
You can update the firmware of the LokSound decoders. This means, the internal software of the decoder can be replaced by new versions if necessary via the ESU LokProgrammer.

Sound variations
ESU, as the technologic and market leader takes your requirements for sound very seriously. For LokSound XL V4.0 decoders, all sounds created for the 4th generation of LokSounds can be used - or projects that have been created for a LokSound XL V3.5 can be converted just by a few mouse clicks. There are already more than 200 sound variations available.

Technical Information:

Operational modes:

• NMRA/DCC with 14, 28, 128 speed steps and automatic RailComPlus® detection.
  
• DCC 2-digit and 4-digit addresses. Up to 28 functions in DCC operation.
• Analogue DC and AC operation (deactivation possible).
• Automatic recognition of the operating mode and the DCC drive step configuration.

Drive control:

• 4.0A continuous load
• Connection to DC-, AC-motors with permanent magnet
• Noiseless, motor saving control with 40 / 20 kHz pwm frequency
• Motor output protected against overload.

Function outputs:

• 12 amplified outputs
• Max. 500mA load for each output
• Total current for all function outputs ca. 2000mA. Outputs short circuit protected
• 4 servo outputs for common servos. 5V integrated power supply.
• Control impulse generation for external smoke generators (ESU, KM-1, Massoth)

Inputs:

• 3 digital inputs to trigger steam chuffs or bell, whistle, horn or other sounds or to trigger any outputs, functions or logic combination with any loco conditions.

Sound unit:

• 8 individual sound channels
• High power dual amplification with about 13 Watts output current
• Sound files in the internal flash memory modifiable with user sound files!
• 32 MBit sound memory (up to 276 seconds)
• Connection for two independent loudspeakers

Total current decoder:

• 7A total current Maximum

Energy buffering:

• Integrated ESU PowerPack Buffer

Communication:

• Full RailComPlus® integration.
• Full M4 integration.
• SUSI interface.

Loudspeakers:

• Impedance 4-32 Ohms, 8 Ohms recommended.

Specifications:

Mfg: By ESU Electronics, Germany

Dimensions: 51mm x 40 mm (2" Long without end mounting tabs) 2.45" Long X 1.57" Wide X .52" High

Note: The mounting tabs at each end of the decoder may be removed to lessen the length.

Installation Example:

This LGB 25604 Snow Plow Loco below was converted to DCC operation using the ESU LokSound 4.0 FX decoder that also controls a servo for remote control and automated snow plow wings as well as 6 LED using ESU special lighting effects.

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This video shows the extreme slow speed control possible with the ESU decoders. LGB 25604 snow plow loco is virtually the same as the LGB track cleaning loco that also has a cleaning motor.

Bulbs were replaced with LEDs as follows with special lighting effects controlled by the decoder:

The lighting upgrades include:

• 3 each Warm White 3mm flat top wide angle LEDs controlled by F0 and loco direction for front and rear leds.
• 2each Yellow Diffused 5mm bright LEDs controlled by forward direction and F8 to set the Servo ON (plow blade extensions moved to full extension). Double strobe lighting effect with alternate activation on each LED.
• 1each 10mm Red Diffused LED mounted on smoke stack (smoke stack exhaust bypassed via new stacks) and set to the rotating beacon effect when F0 on and in the forward direction.
• All LEDs are powered efficiently and safely via the Shourt Line LED controller shown below.

The Decoder is mounted to the locos weight block. Note the 3 wire servo plugged into the decoder for remote and automatic operation of the snow plow extensions.

The LEDs are powered by a Shourt Line SL 8453003 Precision Train Throttle & LED controller set to 3.1 Volts. The ESU LokSound provides dimming and special lighting effects as well as automatic operation of the servo powering the plow extensions.

A kit is available with all the parts and instructions needed to install the ESU decoder and speaker with all the features shown above. New LGB Snow Plow Locos and complete conversion/installation services are available at the Shourt Line for those wanting a ready to run, DCC loco with all the features shown above and more.

ESU smoke generators can also be fitted to the loco and smoke output is stepped with the diesel speed.

Photos:

For 1 for 2 motor G Scale Big Train Locomotives.

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