Zimo MSTAPG Test and Connector board for MS large scale decoders

Description

The ZIMO decoder test and connection boards MSTAPx or MXTAPx are mostly used together with the decoder update and sound loading device MXULFA, but also with ZIMO command stations (MX10 or older ZIMO digital systems) or with third-party systems. They serve as a docking station for decoders – whether with interfaces or wires – to connect them to a DCC command station or the ZIMO MXULFA. In this way, decoders can be tested for their functions or their software can be updated, and a sound project can be loaded. All components of a model vehicle (see below) are available for testing.

Basic features

• TCarrier of the (onboard) mating connectors for interfacesavailablewithZIMO decoders, i.e. PluX12, -16, -22, Next-18, 21MTC, E24, NEM651, NEM652 (allNMRAorVHDM standardised), as wellastheZIMO-proprietary (partlyESU-like) large-scale railway interfaces of MX696, MX697, MX699, MS950, MS955, MS990… (in each case the versions with pin headers).

  There are different versions of the MSTAPx or MXTAPx boards (see below), which differ mainly in the choice of available interfaces (for small or large decoders, or both).

• Connection to MXULFA or to ZIMO command stations, or other digital command stations, for supply with “digital power” via the double terminal “rail” (“Schiene”) and, if necessary, via SUSI plug and SUSI cable (for fast sound loading).
• For testing the decoders, the typical consumers of model vehicles are available on the MSTAPx and MXTAPx boards:
  DC motor, 1 (MSTAPK2) or 2 (MSTAPG, for “stereo” decoders) speakers of 1 watt each, connections for alternative motors and speakers,
  up to 20 LEDs for function outputs, fan outputs, servo control lines and push-buttons for testing inputs.

NOTE: The ZIMO test and connection boards can also be used to test decoders from other manufacturers.
                  Software updates and sound loading with MXULF, however, is only possible with ZIMO decoders.