Loksound

LokSound is the brand name for ESU's decoders.

The LokSound decoders are very advanced sound decoders, and are found as the OEM decoder in many locomotives.

LokSound

Decoders

LokSound 5 Series

LokSound 5 DCC

• North American DCC only decoder
• Dimensions 30 mm x 15.5 mm.
• RailComPlus
• 14 functions are available
• Current Output: 1.5A

LokSound 5 Micro

Smaller decoder for N scale applications: 21 X 10mm, nine functions, and 750mA output. Next18 interface, with adapter cable included

LokSound 5 L

Large scale (0) decoder: 51 mm x 25.5 mm

• RailComPlus
• 3A
• 17 function outputs
• two RC servos supported .
• Dual power amplifier can drive two speakers
• Integrated PowerPack,
• Pin headers and a matching adapter board

LokSound 5

• DCC
• M4
• Motorola
• Selectrix
• RailComPlus

Includes speaker and enclosure

LokSound 5 Micro

21 mm x 10 mm

• DCC
• M4
• Motorola
• Selectrix
• RailComPlus
• 9 functions
• 0.75A
• Next18 interface, with adapters

Includes speaker and enclosure

LokSound 5 L

51mm x 25.5mm Suitable for applications where an XL will not fit, or isn't required.

LokSound 5 XL

Large gauge: G and 1

• 55 mm x 41 mm
• 4A
• 19 outputs
• 4 RC servos supported
• integrated PowerPack
• screw terminals
• Pin headers for Gauge 1 installations

LokSound 5 / LokSound 5 DCC Features

• Ten audio channels supported simultaneously with 16 bit resolution and 31250 Hertz sampling. Three watt Class D amplifier, 4 to 32Ω speaker impedance, 128MBit storage for audio samples.
• PluX22 or 21MTC interfaces available, these include 4 additional function connections for servo control or logic level signals
• Light intensity can be adjusted
• Compatible with Roco, Krios and Telex couplers
• Includes features from the LokSound Select and V4 decoders.
• Improved Motor Control

1. PWM Drive Frequency adjustable from 10 to 50kHz
2. AutoTune
3. Up to 10 CVs available for motor profiling.

The LokSound 5 decoder recognizes Marklin braking distances, Zimo HLU brake commands or the Lenz ABC system. Braking with DCC brake modules or DC voltage is also possible. Also stops with a Selectrix brake diode. An automatic ABC shuttle allows automatic commuting between two stations.

LokSound Select

• Dual Mode: Analog and DCC
• 30 X 50mm
• 21MTC and NMRA 8 pin connectors
• 4Ω Speaker impedance
• 29 functions
• Sound: 32MBit sample memory
• 1.1A

RailComPlus Firmware can be updated

LokSound Select Direct

One size fits all direct replacement for many OEM light boards

• 17 X 69mm
• 1.1A

LokSound Select Direct Micro

N Scale decoder

• 66 X 8.2 X 4.5 mm (L-W-H)
• 750mA

LokSound L Select LokSound L V4.0

0 Scale 3A

LokSound V4.0

• 30 X 15mm
• 8 pin NEM 652
• 6 pin NEM 651
• PluX12
  • Wireless versions:
    • 21MTC
    • PluX16
    • PluX22

Come with speakers

Modes

• DCC
• Selectrix
• Motorola

Braking

• Lenz ABC Brake mode
• Selectrix diode braking

Motor

• 40kHz drive, adjustable
• 10 bit A/D converter
• Dynamic Drive Control
• 1.1A

Sound

32 bit, 8 channels

Functions

4 functions supported
Coupling and uncoupling

Firmware

• Firmware can be updated

LokSound Micro

N Scale decoder

• 25 X 11 X 3.8mm
• 6 pin or 8 pininterface
• Next18 on wireless decoders

LokSound XL V4.0

• 51 X 40mm
• 28 functions
• 4A

LokSound V4.0 M4

Supports the M4 mode in addition to the other command control modes 1.1A

LokSound Full Throttle Diesel Features

• Drive Hold
• Run 8
• Coast
• Brake
• Dynamic Brake

Important Notes

As this information is what is supplied by the manufacturer, it is by no means complete or accurate. See the manufacturers web site for full details.