Connection XXL / XL / XLS at Aristocraft Interface

The interface consists of two socket strips, of which however only one is used (see locomotive instructions) Again, you can easily connect a decoder Massoth with the basic functions (motor + lights). You need a 12-pole pin strip, which is connected to the decoder according to the plan below. The interface is symmetrical except for the two inner pins 6 + 7. The 4 external connections (track +/-) should…

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Connection XL/XLS at BRAWA Interface

You can also connect a XL/XLS Decoder to a Brawa Interface. Therefore you need two 9-pole plug connectors. Connect them like described below. Following special functions of the loco are usable. Light : Swiss illumination (3+1) in both directions. F1 : Light cabin F2 : Shunting lights (3+3) F3 : Smoke unit (CV115=3 parallel output F4 on key 3) Because of the higher amperage of the smoke unit F3+F4 are connected parallel. Alternatively,…

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Digitization of 2×430 for locomotives without interface

Here is a simple conversion suggestion for the old LGB-2×430 locomotives (Ge 4/4-II) without interface. With an additional 24V relay you can simply use the old pantograph control. The three-pole cable from the lower part to the upper part is removed. The electronics (motor control) in the lower part are replaced by the XL / XLS decoder. The white + brown cable is connected to the decoder via the…

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