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Aleks		#1 Posted : 18 October 2021 22:21:42(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/10/2021(UTC) Posts: 3		Hi all! I have BR81 (Marklin 36321) with KN160725A controller inside. During an internet search, it is found, that this decoder has 4 functions and I would like to use one of them to install Telex instead of one of the couplings. But after numerous attempts, I can not activate them. I soldered wires to empty common and in the place of hypothetical function 2 (on the left side of the board). I am trying to activate it with MS2, but without visible success. My tester does not show voltage. Could you tell me, what am I doing wrong, and how it is possible to activate outputs? Best regards, Aleks.


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JohnjeanB		#2 Posted : 18 October 2021 23:17:51(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC) Posts: 3,578 Location: Paris, France		Hi Aleks This simplified Märklin decoder has the following cabling So you may connect the Telex coupling to one of the free AUX amplified output and the other side to the Orange common + So now how to drive it? With a CS2 or CS3 you may map one function to one AUX output (see the CS2/CS3 manual) or ask and I can help you. With other digital units (MS2, ECOS, etc) I don't know Mapping is about creating links between physical functions of the decoder (F0...F32) and sounds (Sound#1, #2,..) or/and outputs (AUX1, AUX2, AUX3, AUX4, Front Light, Rear light) Without a proper mapping, activating a physical function (F0,... F32) will do nothing Here is the mapping screen on my CS3 for an MFX decoder Mapping is also about specifying the type of load (smoker, mars light, Telex), type of command (timed-out fixed, momentary, etc. This is key to protect the Telex and the decoder about forgetting the Telex ON. Both will burn after a while (10 seconds) Cheers Jean
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franciscohg		#3 Posted : 19 October 2021 19:11:26(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/07/2002(UTC) Posts: 3,298 Location: Patagonia		Hello This is a nice loco, but the decoder is too Basic. You may want to use a more modern one, you will have better motor control and also effects like the coupler waltz. Here a couple of BR81 with ESU decoders. Regards
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Aleks		#4 Posted : 19 October 2021 20:59:14(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/10/2021(UTC) Posts: 3		Hi, guys, Thanks a lot for your participation. Yes, I know that it is possible to replace the decoder, and I have the appropriate TAMS decoder. But this is plan B. This decoder has 4 functions, and it would be nice to activate at least one from them, or two, for two Telexes. I just connect LED (tested working condition) to Output 2 and for common +. Also, I activated all possible functions on MS2. But, to my regret, the function is not working. I did the same for 60760 decoder (F3), and it was working well. Is it possible that the decoder is "deactivated" before installation? Maybe I have to program it through CV? Any suggestion for further steps?


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H0		#5 Posted : 19 October 2021 21:22:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,463 Location: DE-NW		Originally Posted by: Aleks Maybe I have to program it through CV? Yes, that's an option for decoders that support DCC. mfx decoders have an extra level of indirection, the function mapping. Just creating a symbol on the MS2 is enough for simple MM decoders, but not for mfx decoders.
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Aleks		#6 Posted : 19 October 2021 22:59:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/10/2021(UTC) Posts: 3		Originally Posted by: H0 Originally Posted by: Aleks Maybe I have to program it through CV? Yes, that's an option for decoders that support DCC. mfx decoders have an extra level of indirection, the function mapping. Just creating a symbol on the MS2 is enough for simple MM decoders, but not for mfx decoders. Yes, I supposed the same. Maybe someone knows, where is it possible to find a CV table for the KN160725A board?


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