Esu PowerPack Mini User manual

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Instruction manual
1. Edition, April 20221. Edition, April 2022
P/N 01322-26143
54671 ESU PowerPack Mini
54672 ESU PowerPack Maxi
1. WEEE-Declaration
Disposal of obsolete electrical and electronic equipment (as practised in the European Union and other European countries with
dedicated collection systems). This mark on the product, the packaging or the relevant documentation indicates that this
product must not be treated like household waste. Instead this product should be disposed of at a suitable
collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic appliances. Thus you contribute to avoid negative
im- pact on the environment and people’s health that could be caused by inappropriate disposal. Recycling
of materials contributes to preserve our natural resources. For more information regarding recycling of this
product, please contact your local administration, your waste collection service or the dealer / shop where
you purchased this product.
2. Important notes – Please read this chapter first
We congratulate you to your purchase of an ESU PowerPack. This manual would like to show you step
by step how to connect the ESU PowerPack to your ESU decoder. So a request:
Please read this manual carefully. Although the ESU PowerPack has been designed as a robust device
an incorrect connection may lead to faults or even to the destruction of the device. Avoid any «costly»
experiments.
• The ESU PowerPack is exclusively intended for use with model train layouts only. It may only be opera-
ted with the components listed here. Any other use is not permitted.
• Any wiring has to be carried out while power is disconnected.
• Adhere to the wiring principles as outlined in this manual for wiring any external components.
• Avoid mechanical force or pressure on the ESU PowerPack and the selected ESU Decoder.
• Do not expose to wet and humid conditions.
• No cable should ever touch any metal part of the locomotive .
• Make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut by the model’s transmission parts when reassembling the
engine.
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Fig. 3: PowerPack connected to LokSound 5 nano DCC
AUX3 (Logic Level)
58923 LokSound 5 nano DCC
58741 LokSound 5 micro DCC Kato USA
Fig. 4: PowerPack connected to LokSound 5 micro DCC Kato USA
GND (Ground)
U+
Charge
The AUX3 output must be set to «PowerPack Control»:
CV 31 = 16
CV32 = 0
CV291 = 31
GND (Ground)
U+
Charge (AUX6)
The AUX6 output must be set to «PowerPack Control»:
CV 31 = 16
CV 32 = 0
CV 315 = 31
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3. General properties
The ESU PowerPack modules can optionally be connected to all LokPilot 5 or LokSound 5 decoders and
reliably supplies your locomotive with energy when driving over dirt patches and long routes. Both the
noise and the light and motor functions are buffered and thus ensure that your models can continue to
run for up to 3 seconds in digital operation (!) without electricity, depending on the power consumption.
The PowerPack Mini is mainly intended for H0 and N gauge decoders. The PowerPack Maxi was spe-
cially developed for use with the LokSound 5 L, but can also be connected to the H0 decoder if there
is enough space. When operating on analogue systems, the PowerPack is automatically switched off.
The PowerPack has an integrated charging circuit and is controlled by the decoder. It can therefore
remain in the locomotive during programming. In addition, the charging current is limited to prevent
excessive loading of your booster if several models are in use. The buffer time can be limited on the de-
coder side using CV 113 so that red signals also lead to an exact signal stop. The size of the PowerPack
Mini is approx. 16 x 10 x 13 mm, while the PowerPack Maxi is 27.5 x 16 x 13 mm.
4. Connecting to the decoder
The PowerPack connections are designed as loose wires. The module itself is surrounded by shrink
tubing, which on the one hand protects sensitive components and on the other hand is intended to
facilitate assembly in the locomotive. The shrink tubing effectively prevents any short circuits to metal
parts in the locomotive. So be sure to leave this shrink tubing over the module.
All ESU LokPilot 5 / LokSound 5 decoders are suitable for connection, whether LokPilot, LokPilot micro,
LokSound, LokSound L, LokSound micro or LokSound Nano.
There are soldering pads on the decoders to which the PowerPack cables must be soldered. The position
of the soldering pads is described in the operating instructions for the relevant decoder.
In order to be able to reach the soldering surfaces, it is permissible to remove the shrink tubing at this
point. This is best done by cutting open the relevant corner. Leave the rest of the shrink tubing on the
decoder.
• Solder the red cable to the «U+» soldering pad.
• Solder the white wire to the «Charge» pad.
• Solder the black wire to the «ground» pad.
When soldering, make absolutely sure that you do not create any short circuits between the soldering
surfaces or to other components on the decoder! Otherwise the decoder will be defective!
The PowerPack gets relatively warm during operation. Therefore ensure that the module is adequately
ventilated!
4.1. Connection to the LokPilot Decoder
Fig. 1 shows the connection to the most important ESU LokPilot decoders known at the time of printing.
It is best to use the PowerPack Mini for the decoders.
4.2. Connection to the LokSound Decoder
In Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 the connection to the most important ESU LokSound decoders known at the
time of printing is shown.
5. CV settings
The bridging time can be set using CV 113. The factory setting 30 results in approx. 1 second. If you
are operating block sections where a signal halt is effected by switching off the operating voltage, you
may want to reduce the buffer time in order to ensure precise deceleration. To do this, reduce the value
in CV 113.
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GND (Ground)
U+
Charge
Fig. 1: PowerPack connected to LokPilot 5 / LokPilot 5 micro
LokPilot 5
LokPilot 5 micro Next18
Back
GND (Ground)
U+
Charge
GND (Ground)
U+
Charge
Back
LokPilot 5 micro
You should avoid values below 10, otherwise the effect of the PowerPack can hardly be measured.
If you set the buffer time to be very long, the energy stored in the PowerPack may not be sufficient. In
this case, of course, the decoder will switch off before the set time is reached. The achievable buffer time
depends heavily on the power consumption.
In order for the PowerPack to work, the function output responsible for charging must be configured
for the «PowerPackControl» function.
First write in CV 31 = 16, CV 32 = 0.
Then set CV339 = 31 for LokSound 5 (AUX9).
Then set CV323 = 31 for LokSound 5 micro (AUX7).
Then set CV291 = 31 for LokSound 5 nano (AUX3).
Then set CV315 = 31 for LokSound 5 micro DCC Kato USA (AUX6).
6. Analog operation
The PowerPack switches off automatically when you run the locomotive on analog DC or AC layouts.
Unfortunately, a buffer function is not possible in such cases for technical reasons.
GND (Ground)
U+
Charge
Fig. 2: PowerPack connected to LokSound 5 / LokSound 5 micro
LokSound 5 LokSound 5
micro
Back
GND (Ground)
U+
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