Normal Use
• This digital installation decoder is designed for installa-
tion in Märklin C Track three-way turnouts with a turnout
mechanism.
• This digital installation decoder may only be connected to
Märklin switched mode power packs for external power
supply.
• This decoder may only be used in dry areas indoors.
Contents as Delivered
1 digital installation decoder
1 cable – yellow, red, and brown (for Märklin C Track)
Installation instructions
Warranty card
Additional tools required for installation: tweezers and solder-
ing station for a maximum soldering temperature of 30 watts /
300˚ Celsius / 572˚ Fahrenheit with a fine point, Electronic solder
(0.5-1 mm dia.), desoldering braid or desoldering pump.
Safety Notes
• IMPORTANT! This product has sharp edges and points related
to its function.
• Do wiring and assembly work only in a voltage-free work
environment. Otherwise you may experience electrical current
dangerous to the body leading to injury.
• Operate this decoder only with the permissible voltage
(see technical information).
When using a solder station there is the danger of burning
your skin.
Important Information
• Important: When installing the digital installation decoder,
try to avoid touching components on the upper side of the
decoder. Static charge can affect the function of the decoder.
• The operating instructions are a component part of the
product and must therefore be kept with the product,
particularly when it is given to another party.
• For repairs please see your authorized Märklin specialty dealer.
• http://www.maerklin.com/en/imprint.html
Technical Data
• Load for each lantern output
• Load for each turnout output
• Voltage for the digital power circuit max. 20 volts eff.
• External voltage
• Electrical strength
Functions
• Capable of multi-protocols: fx (MM), mfx* and DCC
• Mode of operation set with DIP switches
• Addresses can be set with DIP switches:
1 – 256 fx (MM) (Control Unit 6021 / Central Station 1)
1 – 320 fx (MM) (Central Station 2/3 / Mobile Station 2)
1 – 511 (DCC)
• Programmable addresses using CVs
1 – 2.043 DCC
• Changes to characteristics can be done with CVs
• Digital signal: transfer independent of the power supply
• Power supply done using the digital power circuit
• Alternative power supply
• Solder pads for connections for turnout lanterns
• Turnout lanterns can be turned on or off
* mfx not until CS 2 Software Version 4.0
≤ 100 milliamps
max. 2 amps
max. 20 volts DC
max. 40 volts
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