Hints, Tips & Help - Roco multiMAUS Manuel

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 the multiMAUS works, recognises 14, 27, 28 or
128 speed steps.
Modern decoders (from about 2000 onwards) can be controlled using at least 28 speed steps. They automatically
set 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.
� Smart-Search function
The multiMAUS has a smart search function, which provides assistance when searching for an locomotive. The
function is available in both library mode and locomotive address mode.
Each locomotive address which you call up while using the system is entered into the internal smart search list. If
you search for a locomotive by pressing one of the arrow keys, the search procedure briefly stops on each locomo-
tive in the list. This way, you can find the locomotives you have used very quickly.
A maximum of 32 locomotives can be included in the list of smart search addresses. The list is of no benefit for a
single locomotive. If you have called up more locomotives than what fits in the list, the oldest locomotive is deleted
from the list. You delete all smart search addresses by restarting the system (disconnect power supply or unplug
the master multiMAUS).
You activate the smart search function using the menu item "USERINTERFACE" (see page 51, 3.2.5.).
� Amplifiers and Boosters
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.
� X-BUS
The X-Bus is the connection between the digital components (multiMAUS, booster, interface etc.) and not only
supplies voltage but is also responsible for data exchange.
The master mouse always has a fixed address, other devices search automatically for free addresses so that you
normally do not need to make any changes.
Hints, Tips and Help
Library or locomotive address mode:
Selected locomotive does not react
The Turnout reacts incorrectly or the turnout set-
ting does not match display
POM mode: Programming is confirmed, but the
decoder does not react to an altered value
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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Turn the plug on the turnout drive.
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Decoder needs to be reset: Switch the track voltage off
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and back on again using the "STOP" key (emergency
stop). See the operating manual for the decoder.
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