242 (ex S 499.02) – 8bit General Project

Project version 8.01

Sound sample

Project Information

  • Universal sound project that leaves room for custom light wiring.
  • Designed for 8-bit ZIMO MX sound decoders.
  • Recommended minimum decoder software version is 40.22.
  • The default decoder address is 3.
  • Program CV8 = 8 to reset the decoder to the project defaults.

Function Assignment

Function mapping and CV settings can be modified.

  • F0 White marker lights
    Affected function output: FA0v, FA0r
    Direction dependent
  • F1 Spare for lights
    Affected function output: FA1
  • F2 Spare for lights
    Affected function output: FA2
  • F3 Shunting mode
    • speed range reduced to ½
    • acceleration/braking times reduced to ¼
  • F4 Unused
  • F5 Unused
  • F6 Short horn
  • F7 Long horn
  • F8 Sound on/off
    Engine
  • F9 Unused
  • F10 Unused
  • F11 Unused
  • F12 Uncoupling sound
  • F13 Coupling sound
  • F14 Sanding
  • F15 Dispatcher whistle – new
    Call to readiness
  • F16 Dispatcher whistle – old
    Call to readiness, departure
  • F17 Compressor
    Active while standing, also random sound
  • F18 Unused
  • F19 Station announcement
  • F20 Station announcement
  • F21 Unused
  • F22 Unused
  • F23 Unused
  • F24 Unused
  • F25 Unused
  • F26 Mute sounds
  • F27 Volume down
  • F28 Volume up

Setting Maximum Speed

Use CV57 to adjust the maximum speed. Changing CV5 affects the sound range, while CV57 keeps the CV3/CV4 acceleration and braking times intact.

Shunting Mode

Marker lights are off in shunting mode. If you prefer them on with the headlights, set CV37 = 3.

Custom Function Mapping

You can remap the functions via CV400 – CV428 to match your model’s wiring.