Decoder-Update-and-Sound-Loading-device
MXULFA
, Test and Connection boards
MXTAPS, -V, MSTAPK, -G
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the decoder connection boards MSTAPK resp.
-G
MSTAPK and MSTAPG are the "newer" test and connection boards (from the MS era); see
previous chapter for the (functionally similar) "old" MXTAPS and MXTAPV.
The ZIMO decoder test and connection boards of the MS series were developed in connection with the MS
sound decoders, in order to support their possibilities fully (therefore e.g. two loudspeakers for large rail-
road decoders and PluX-26 decoders, interfaces for the new gauge 0 decoders. etc.).
MSTAP.. and MXTAP.. are nevertheless similar in many respects. MSTAP.. (i.e. the "more modern") test
and connection boards are practically universal, applicable for MS as well as for almost all MX decoders
(exception: not for MX696); in case of using MXTAP for MS decoders there are restrictions for large scale
decoders (only 1 speaker, missing cut points for gauge 0 decoders).
However, because of the greater number of interfaces, in the case of MSTAP. there is no combined test
and connection board for all decoders (as there is with MXTAPV), but two types:
MSTAPK
: Test and connection board for
"small" decoders
(interfaces for H0, H0e, TT, N, ...)
MSTAPG
: Test and connection board for
large scale decoders
(gauges 0, 1, 2, G, ...) and PluX-26.
Typical applications MSTAPK together with MXULFA:
Power supply of the combination via connection "Power" at the MXULFA, 2-pole connection from "Rail"
(MXULFA) to "RAIL" (MSTAPK); a
decoder update
has just been started at the MXULFA (according to
the display), the decoder software comes from the
USB stick
.
