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Bachmann 36-571

6 Pin Micro DCC Loco-Decoder (with Brake Button function)

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Manufacturer description

A 6 Pin (NEM651) DCC Decoder suitable for models fitted with a 6 Pin DCC decoder socket and where minimal space is available for the decoder, for instance the Graham Farish Class N Scale 03 and 04 Diesel Shunters and the Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale Quarry Hunslets.

Highlights include:

Multi-mode (NMRA-DCC format, Motorola protocol and DC Analogue) with Back EMF function

6 powered function outputs

0.7A continuous load

Suitable for models equipped with DC motors (including coreless motors)

Brake Button function for realistic control of braking (operates on F2)

 

Operating Modes

Multi-mode (NMRA-DCC format, Motorola protocol and DC Analogue) with Back EMF function

14, 28 and 128 speed steps

Short and Long addresses

Motor Control Features

Suitable for models equipped with DC motors (including coreless motors)

0.7A continuous load

Variable pulse width frequency motor regulation (up to 40kHz)

Motor output overload protection; Back EMF (de-selectable)

Function Outputs

6 powered-function outputs with overload protection (4 outputs connect via solder pads)

500mA load per output

500mA total load of all function outputs

Shunting speed and momentum key selectable

Dimensions

8mm x 8mm x 2.4mm

Default Address

Address 3

Programming

DCC Service Mode & DCC PoM (Programming on Main)

Additional Features

RailCom® Feedback system

Upgradable firmware

 

This decoder is manufactured on behalf of Bachmann Europe by Zimo. For full technical specifications and instructions, please refer to the Zimo user guide for MX616N at http://www.zimo.at/web2010/documents/MX-small-decoders_EN.pdf

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Catalogue listing

The Bachmann 6 Pin Micro DCC Loco-Decoder is a 6 Pin DCC decoder designed for models with a 6 Pin DCC decoder socket and limited space, such as the Graham Farish Class N Scale 03 and 04 Diesel Shunters and the Bachmann Narrow Gauge OO9 Scale Quarry Hunslets. The decoder supports multiple operating modes, including NMRA-DCC format, Motorola protocol, and DC Analogue, with a Back EMF function.

The decoder features 6 powered function outputs with overload protection, a 0.7A continuous load, and is suitable for models equipped with DC motors, including coreless motors. The decoder also includes a Brake Button function for realistic control of braking, which operates on F2. The operating modes include 14, 28, and 128 speed steps, as well as short and long addresses.

The decoder's motor control features include variable pulse width frequency motor regulation up to 40kHz, motor output overload protection, and Back EMF (de-selectable). The decoder is manufactured by Zimo on behalf of Bachmann Europe and is available with a default address of 3. The decoder can be programmed using DCC Service Mode and DCC PoM (Programming on Main).

The decoder has a compact size of 8mm x 8mm x 2.4mm and features a RailCom Feedback system and upgradable firmware. The technical specifications and instructions for the decoder can be found in the Zimo user guide for MX616N on the Zimo website.