Tips, Information, And Shortcuts - roco multiMAUS PRO Handbuch

direct current locomotive but is a necessary addition and must also be given a place in the locomotive housing. For
alternating current locomotives on the other hand, the change-over module or relay is replaced by the decoder, not
in DCC format but of course Motorola format.
� Speed steps
On a conventional model railway a regulating transformer is used to control locomotives. The transformer emits
voltage values to control the locomotive motor between 0 volts and the maximum voltage (typically between 12 and
16 volts) via the controller.
In a digital system on the other hand, the track always carries a fixed constant voltage. The motor is controlled by
the control signals which the decoder converts into voltage values. These signals are made up of "zeros" and "ones"
and are therefore modified. The smaller the steps – speed steps – are, the more accurately the locomotive can be
controlled. The DCC /NMRA standard, according to which multiMAUS
14, 27, 28 or 128 speed steps.
Modern decoders (from about 2000 onwards) can be controlled using at least 28 speed steps. They automatically
switch to the number of speed steps set in the locomotive controller (i.e. the multiMAUS
so that you do not need to make the setting in the decoder yourself. See the respective operating manual to determine
whether your decoder is compatible with automatic speed step setting and which speed steps your decoder accepts.
� MAC-Adresse
MAC addresses (Media Access Control Address) is the term used to describe the hardware address of device that is
part of the network (multiMAUS
identified via its address.
� multiZENTRALE
and Booster
PRO
They supply the model railway system with the necessary voltage and conduct the digital control signals from the
multiMAUS to the locomotives, turnouts and other digital accessories.
PRO
� RocoNet
The RocoNet is the connection between the digital components (multiZENTRALE
generator, etc.) and not only supplies voltage but is also responsible for data exchange. The RocoNet is compat-
ible with the X–BUS.

5.8 Tips, Information, and Shortcuts

The multiMAUS cannot be switched on.
PRO
The multiMAUS PRO is switched on but the short
circuit and STOP symbol are illuminated.
Library or locomotive address mode:
Selected locomotive does not react
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and multiZENTRALE constitute such a network). Each device can be uniquely
PRO PRO
Check batteries and replace if necessary.
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A system short circuit has occurred (red LED at multiZEN-
▪
TRALE
The power supply of the multiZENTRALE
▪
interrupted. Check the transformer or the power supply
unit.
Does the locomotive address in the library match the ad-
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dress in the locomotive decoder?
Has an emergency stop or selective emergency stop been
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triggered?
Select an address in locomotive address mode.
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and multiZENTRALE
PRO
and multiZENTRALE
PRO
, booster, interface, brake
PRO
PRO flashes). Press the "STOP" key or the white key.
works, recognises
PRO
)
PRO
PRO has been