ZIMO MXTAPV DCC Decoder Test and Connector Board - Large and Small Scale

ZIMO MXTAP DCC Decoder Test and Connector Board

The ZIMO MXTAP Decoder Test and Connector Boards are the perfect accessory for use with the MXULFA, MX10, and other ZIMO products for updating the decoder software, downloading sound projects and testing all types of decoders.  

Most features of the ZIMO MXTAP can be used with older ZIMO digital systems and other third-party systems and products as well.

The features of these Test Boards include:

• Support for the plugs on all current ZIMO decoder interfaces (as of mid-2015)
• NEM651 - NMRA 6-pin
• NEM652 - NMRA 8-pin
• NEM658 - PluX12,-16, and -22
• NEM660 - 21MTC
• NEM668 - Next 18
• Large scale decoder interface for models MX696, MX697, MX699 (ZIMO proprietary)
• Two versons MXTAPS for small scales, MXTAPV for all types of connection
• Connection to MXULFA or ZIMO command station, or other digital command centres via two position screw terminal block to "TRACK" connection
• Optional "SUSI" cable included if necessary
• Capable of testing NEM or NMRA 21MTC spec decoder function outputs

The following equpimnet are provided on the board for decoder testing: 

• DC motor
• Test speaker (1 Watt)
• LEDs for 15 function outputs
• LEDs for 2 fan outputs (large scale decoders)
• Servo terminals (large scale decoders) 
• Wire connections to external loads

MXTAPS (or MXTAPV) is connected output of the MXULFA, ZIMO MX10 or other DCC command station via a two position screw terminal block. There is no additional supply needed.

The "SUSI" ports of MXULFA or MX10 and MXTAP can be connected to dramaticly increase the speed of loading sound files as compared to using the standard "TRACK" connection.  "SUSI" is automatically connected to the "SUSI" interface of MXTAP for decoders with the PluX, 21MTC, or Next18 interfaces and with ZIMO large scale decoders .

The "SUSI" connection for the boards are configured in parallel by using the two "SUSI" plugs to create a daisy chain allowing a user to simultaneously load sound files on multiple decoders.  Each decoder must be connected to its own Decoder Test and Connector Board (MXTAP).