DiMAX Navigator

MASSOTH
• Multi-protocol operation – compatible with Massoth DiMAX, Lenz XpressNET, and Digitrax Loconet bus
protocol (only RC)
• Downloadable software updates (requires Massoth PC Interface #8175001)
• Accu charging function
1.1. Features of the DiMAX Navigator
1.1.1. Form and Functions
Massoth Electronics defines a new standard with the ergonomically shaped DiMAX Navigator. The handheld
cab is designed to facilitate right handed and left handed operation. The large backlit display provides detailed
information for locomotives, switches and other devices on the model railway.
The DiMAX Navigator offers the unique capability of allowing the user to execute two separate functions concurrently,
e.g. controlling a locomotive while operating turnouts. In additional to controlling turnouts, the second
function can be used to control switch routes or control a second locomotive.
1.1.2. Navigator Compatibility with Other Digital Central Stations
The DiMAX Navigator is designed to operate with all Massoth DiMAX bus compatible central stations, e.g., Di-
MAX 800Z, DiMAX1200Z , DiMAX 1210Z, and LGB ® MTS III. The DiMAX Navigator may also be used in conjunction
with central stations operating the XpressNet© or LocoNet© bus protocols, e.g., Lenz ® , UHLENB-
ROCK ® , ROCO ® , FLEISCHMANN ® , and PIKO ® .
1.1.3. Navigator Function Limitations with the LGB® 55006 MTS III Central Station
The LGB ® 55006 MTS III Central Station operates a simplified version of the DiMAX operating system. When
combined with the Massoth Navigator, the MTS III central station offers enhanced operations. However, to
operate the full range of features discussed in this manual, the Navigator must be operated in tandem with a
Massoth central station.
When operating the Massoth Navigator with the LGB ® 55006 MTS III central station, please note the following:
• Only speed steps 14 and 28 available. MTS III is limited to 14 speed steps without the Navigator.
(Note: Loco decoders must be programmed for the correct speed step setting (see CV#29) to enable
reception of 28 speed step commands.)
• MTS III does not offer an isolated programming track, therefore
o Only short address (CV #1) programming is available.
o The Navigator cannot read CV values or write CVs (other than CV#1)
o
(Note: since Software Version 1.5 you can write CVs!)
Operations Mode Programming (a.k.a. Programming-on-the-Main or PoM) and Register Mode
programming not available.
• No automatic function routines are available.
• Wireless operation requires the Massoth RF Receiver – Item #8132001. The Massoth Navigator operating
frequency differs from that of the current MTS wireless devices. Also note, the Navigator wireless
components are bi-directional; the MTS wireless components are uni-directional.
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