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Page 64 Decoder MX620 - MX622, MX630 - MX632 Sound Decoder MX640 - MX648 15 ZIMO Decoder - Software Update … and Sound Installation All current ZIMO decoders can be updated with new firmware by the end user with the help of the update module MXDECUP or MXDECUPU (with USB converter), the MX31ZL or with the new MX10 command station. New software versions can be downloaded at no charge from ZIMO’s web site: www.zimo.at (under “UPDATE”) and add new features, improvements and corrections to the decoder firmware. First download a so-called “Decoder Software Collection File” from the UPDATE pages at the zimo web site: www.zimo.at, usually the one marked aktuell (the last line in the update list). It contains the latest firmware for all ZIMO decoders. The correct file for the decoder at hand will be automatically selected during the update process. The update itself can be done in different ways: ‣ With the decoder update module MXDECUP via a computer, using the serial port of the MXDECUP or the USB-serial convertor with the MXDECUPU. The MXDECUP(U) is connected with the computer, power supply and a section of track. Set the engine on this “update” track. Start the program “ZIMO Rail Center” (ZIRC) on the computer. ZIRC selects the proper software from the “decoder software collection file” and installs it in the decoder when prompted to do so. The “ZIMO Sound Program” (ZSP) can also be used instead of ZIRC. As the name implies, this program is used for editing and installing sound projects to ZIMO sound decoders but can also be used to update decoder firmware in all ZIMO decoders (sound, non-sound and accessory decoders). The programs ZIRC and ZSP can also be downloaded at no charge from www.zimo.at . ‣ With the system cab MX31ZL and a computer using the USB interface of the MX31ZL. The MX31ZL is used in this case just like an MXDECUP (see above) and the procedure is also controlled by the PC with ZIRC or ZSP. This is of advantage especially to the ZIMO system user, since the cost of a MX31ZL is about the same as a MX31 with MXDECUPU. The MX31ZL can also be used for updates without a computer (see below) and most of all; it is also a complete DCC system. ‣ With a USB stick and a MX31ZL, In this case, the “decoder software collection file” is first loaded onto the USB stick. Plug the stick to the MX31ZL (with the help of the adapter that comes with the MX31ZL) and use the MX31ZL to proceed with updating as many decoders as desired (but of course, only ZIMO decoders). This process doesn’t require a computer and no direct connection to one (see MX31ZL instruction manual). ‣ With a USB-Stick and a MX10 command station, Similar procedure as with the MX31ZL; more information follows when the MX10 becomes available. MXDECUP MX31ZL with USB-Stick RS-232 – DSUB-9-Plug Connector for update track Socket control LED’s for power supply behind socket The update module MXDECUP(U) is shipped with a power supply, a RS-232 cable and a USB converter (with MXDECUPU). Implementation and operation: A section of track is used as “update track” and connected to the 2-pin screw terminal of the MXDECUP(U). Set the engine with the decoder that is to be updated on the track. The decoder can of course be connected with its red and black wires directly to the track connector of the module instead. In contrast to the CV-programming procedure, the update procedure with the corresponding acknowledgment does not depend on the load connected to the decoder (such loads are neither necessary nor hindering). Please note... Electrical loads in the loco that are not connected to the decoder may potentially present a problem (since the decoder cannot turn the load off), because of the 150mA power limit of the MXDECUP. The update process may fail in such cases and the relevant loads must first be removed or remove the decoder from the locomotive. Make sure the choke coil recommended in chapter 17 is actually installed, if external buffer circuits (capacitors) are used to maintain power to the decoder on dirty track sections. Acknowledgments from the decoder to the MXDECUP are otherwise not possible. Although there is a “blind update option” available in ZSP that operates without acknowledgements, its use is not really recommended. Now, plug-in the power supply at the MXDECUP. The green LED, visible in the connector recess, should now be lit. Next, connect the MXDECUP with the computer using either the RS-232 cable or the RS-232 cable with USB converter. The green LED now turns off again (both LED’s are dark). Using the "ZIMO Rail Center" ZIRC for software updates and loading of sound: The program ZIRC is used together with the MXDECUP or MX31ZL; for MXDECUP hook-up and operations see above; for MX31ZL, see operating manual. Note: The MX31ZL can be used in two ways for decoder updates: with a computer and ZIRC as described here (where the MX31ZL behaves like a MXDECUP), or with a USB stick without using a computer during the update process, which is not described here (see MX31 instruction manual).
Decoder MX620 - MX622, MX630 - MX632 Sound Decoder MX640 - MX648 Page 65 Editing Project Files (Function mapping, function - sound assignment) with ZIRC Quick Guide: ZIRC is used “offline” that is, neither a decoder update module nor a decoder or any other product needs to be connected with the computer. The project files to be edited are either files with .zpv or .zpp extensions, most often though the .zpp files, a.k.a. “Ready-to-use” sound projects. The editing involves CV lists that are part of sound projects (usually “Ready-touse” sound projects), which among other things contain the CV’s for function mapping and special effects (US lighting, couplers etc.) as well as the allocation of function keys to sound samples. The sound samples themselves however cannot be modified or exchanged with this procedure! - On the welcome screen, click on the “Decoder” tab. - ZIRC then displays a page with detailed descriptions of tasks for decoders, and task panes can be opened by selecting "Configuration Data (CVs)" in the page header, or other task panes, such as "Software Update", or loading "Sound Projects" into the decoder. - In the task pane for "Decoder Configuration Data", click on "Open Configuration from Sound Project File (.zpp)". - This opens a pop-up window where you can select the desired “Ready-to-use” sound project. - A new page appears with the following tabs: "Sound Assign", "Function mapping" and "Edit CV List". - In "Sound Assign" the individual sound samples can be dragged and dropped to the desired function keys, even to the narrow fields below that never had a function asigned; "empty" means the function key should not trigger a sound. - "Function mapping" provides an easy to use function mapping (with ZIMO decoder support) , which allows for the adjustment of the CVs according to the requirements of the model and the user. In particular, the functions can be classified here and parameters set. - In "Save as new .zpp file" the sound project can be saved with a new name or over-write the old one
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