CV 79 – Preset Operating Mode
An operating mode can be selected and set for the m83
decoder by means of CV 79 in order to simplify the configu-
ration of the outputs.
By selecting one of these modes, all of the relevant individu-
al CVs are automatically set according to the mode selected.
However, the settings have no effect on the controller so
that here the assignments must be set specially accordingly.
Mode 0 (Value 0) – Standard Mode
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 4 addres-
ses. This is the mode on the decoder as delivered from the
factory. It serves to control 4 solenoid mechanisms with end
shutoff features.
-> Turnout or solenoid item
Occupies the address set + 3 more addresses
Mode 1 (Value 1) - 8 Switches, 4 Addresses
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 4 addres-
ses. Switching outputs is done by momentary buttons (the
same button for on and off). One output is controlled by the
red momentary button, the green momentary button controls
the second output.
-> 8 Lighting outputs without status indicator.
Occupies the address set + 3 more addresses
Mode 2 (Value 2) - 8 Switches, 8 Addresses
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 8 addresses.
Switching outputs is done by means of red-green switches
or a selected symbol. Red switches the output off, green
switches the output on. The brightness of the output can be
set with the dimmer parameter. The period has no function.
18
-> 8 Lighting outputs with status indicator
Occupies the address set + 7 more addresses
Mode 3 (Value 3) – Blinking and Random, 8 Addresses
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 8 addres-
ses. Switching outputs is done by means of red-green
switches or a selected symbol. Red switches the output off,
green switches the output on. The decoder achieves various
blinking functions to simulate flickering lights or warning
lights.
Mode 4 (Value 4) – Neon Street Lighting,
8 Addresses
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 8 addres-
ses. Switching outputs is done by means of red-green
switches or a selected symbol. Red switches the output off,
green switches the output on. This mode serves to simulate
neon lights coming on. The brightness of the output can be
set with the dimmer parameter. The period defines how long
the startup flickering of the lights will last.
Occupies the address set + 7 more addresses
Mode 5 (Value 5) – Energy-Saving Lighting, 8 Addresses
In this mode of operation, the decoder occupies 8 addres-
ses. Switching outputs is done by means of red-green
switches or a selected symbol. Red switches the output
off, green switches the output on. This mode simulates
energy-saving lights or pressurized gas lamps coming on.
The brightness of the output can be set with the dimmer
parameter. The period defines how long the startup of the
lamp glowing lasts.
Occupies the address set + 7 more addresses