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FEATURES
- Operational modes
The LokSound Select can be used on conventional - “analog” layouts and controlled with a DC power pack, but to benefit
- from all its features, we highly recommend DCC operation. The LokSound Select follows all NMRA DCC standards
- and recommended practices. It can be used with 14, 28 or 128 speed
- steps, supports two digit (7 bit addresses) as well as “4-digit”
- addressing. Up to 29 function keys are supported. The LokSound Select
- can change between DC and DCC operation at any time “on the fly”. Of course, the LokSound Select supports all
- DCC-programming modes including Programming on the Main Track (“POM”).
- Because of its unique low-power design, the LokSound Select can be
- programmed on the programming track of all popular DCC systems. No
- programming track boosters or other circuitry will be needed. By the use of our LokSound Programmer, programming
- can be even more comfortable by using your computer to adjust the many
- CVs and settings.
Sound
The LokSound Select comes with a 32 MBit memory - chip. The sounds stored therein are our own recordings which were made
- by using the latest recording equipment and have been digitally
- re-mastered for the best audio possible. The sounds are transferred to a
- class “D” audio amplifier via eight polyphonic sound channels. LokSound
- Select decoders offer the following unique features:
- Multiple
- whistle and horns: Each LokSound Select offers many whistle &
- horns. By just changing one CV, you can select your favorite one. This
- allows an easier adjustment to your model.
- Playable whistle: The
- LokSound Select supports a very fast responding whistle function. By
- just pressing your throttle‘s button, you can really blow the whistle
- like the real engineer.
- 8 channel sound: The LokSound Select can
- playback up to 8 sounds at the same time. This will result in the most
- realistic experience available today.
- Synchronized brake squeal:
- The LokSound Select will synchronize the brake squeal sound with the
- real movement of the locomotive. No longer will stopped trains have the
- brake sound still on!
- Manual notching: The diesel speed steps can be either manually controlled by function keys or automatically based on the speed.
- Individual volume control: The volume of all sound effects can be adjusted individually.
Steam - decoders can produce over 20 sound effects, including the bell, air
- pump, exhaust chuff, coupler, steam release, cylinder cocks, brake
- release, side rod clank, blower, injector, Fireman Fred and many more.
- Synchronizing the steam chuff rate by using two CVs only virtually
- eliminates the need for a cam, but can of course be connected.
Diesel decoders can produce over 20 sound effects, - including the engine start-up and shutdown, prime mover sounds through
- all eight notches, bell, air horn, air compressor, dynamic brakes, fans,
- brake squeals, coupling and uncoupling, detector sounds, rail clank and
- many more.
Customize your sounds
Unlike other manufacturers, LokSound Select offers - you two options to customize your engine. The most simple is by using
- one (!) CV. You can select the prime mover sound, the desired whistle or
- horn and the bell. Each LokSound Select offers various options on that. However, if you are still unsatisfied with the
- result, you may at any time use the famous LokSound Programmer to
- download new sounds into the LokSound Select. We offer numerous
- “ready-made” sound packages for easy downloading.
Superior motor control
ESU offers load compensation (using B-EMF) since - 1999. While other manufacturers seem only to focus on the sound options,
- the LokSound Select offers the 5th generation of motor control
- resulting in a smooth and precise locomotive operation. We at ESU
- believe that good motor control is mandatory for model trains: Even the
- best sound is worthless if the locomotive running is not smooth!
Regardless if you are using coreless or conventional - DC motors, the LokSound Select’s unique auto-detection function can
- measure the characteristics and adjust the internal settings. There is
- no need to fiddle around with many CVs to adjust to the engine. Due to
- Dynamic Drive Control (DDC) you can limit the influence of the load
- control and operate really smoothly around the depot and over turnouts,
- while on the main, when going uphill the engine prototypically slows
- down.
Shining lighting effects
Each LokSound Select include 6 (!) outputs with - 0.25A current for H0 Decoders (0.18A for the "Micro Decoders") that can
- be allocated individually to a light effect, which simulates the light
- patterns of many popular warning beacons. Besides D312 Rotary beacon,
- strobe and alternate flashing, there is a firebox flicker, smart
- flicker, Mars light, Gyralight, Ditch lights (two types), Oscillating
- Headlights, Stratolight and many more. The Rule 17 dimmable headlight can be either
- controlled automatically or by function button. A LED brightness
- correction feature now also allows using LEDs for lighting effects. This
- is an important feature since LEDs do behave different than bulbs.
Safeguard
All function outputs and the motor connection are - protected against overload and short-circuit. We want you to enjoy your
- LokSound decoder as long as possible.
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