ZIMO MX10 User manual

CENTRAL COMMAND
STATION MX10
digital command station
and MX10EC
The Economy
digital command station
EDITIONS:
2013 03 15
2013 10 15
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2014 02 28
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2018.12.18
2019 05 25
Added: Startset with the Maus - 2019 10 19
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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CONTENTS
Chapter
Page
1. The first start-up of a ZIMO system...................................................................................8
2. Power supply and technical data.......................................................................................9
3. Typical system arrangement...........................................................................................10
4. The “Connection and distribution board” MX10AVP........................................................18
5. Rail connections, programming track, AOS in/out ...........................................................21
6. Track signal, Feedback, Database..................................................................................23
7. MX10 update, data import and storage ...........................................................................24
8. Usage and operating elements .......................................................................................25
9. “Roco Z21“ app and other apps on the MX10..................................................................40
10. Interlocking Program “ESTWGJ” on the MX10................................................................41
11. USB connection to the computer....................................................................................43
Annex: EMV audit report / TÜV Austria ...................................................................................44
Annex: Declaration of Conformity and Warranty......................................................................44
CHANGE PROTOCOLING of these Operating Instructions
Until 2018 12 18: no records
2019 05 25: Installation of the MX10EC in the operating instructions and various corrections:
Pages 1,2,3 - MX10EC, new design (so far only page 1)
Page 6,7 - MX10EC front and back images
Page 8 - Text and images
Page 9 - Supplementing the technical data
Page 10 - Inserting "MX10 or MX10EC", new text
Page 15 - Note on types of Massoth radio receivers
Page 33 - "Bus Config+Monitor" Menu Item
Pages 16 ... 18 - Page breaks
Page 19 - MX10EC Programming Track, Addition MX10EC Emergency Stop
Page 23 - MX10EC Section about Normal Screen added
2019 09 01: Occasion: Start of delivery of the "Starset with the maus", MX10 or MX10EC with Roco WLAN
Multimaus Pages 9, 10 inserted
This instruction manual contains elements which refer to features that are not yet fully implemented.
The final implementation may differ from the descriptions and display pictures.

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Notes to software versions and instruction manuals
SOFTWARE und SOFTWARE-UPDATES:
Find information regarding the current software version at the ZIMO website www.zimo.at, under
the tab Update & Sound” (“Update - System”). The download is free of charge.
General information:
•Do not use ZIMO devices in excessively warm or humid locations. The air flow must not be restrict-
ed (e.g. by covering) when in operation.
•Cable links shall not be squeezed or put under tension. A tight fit of all connectors is a prerequisite
for faultless power or data transmission.
•The devices should not remain under power unattended, i.e. the power supply (or power supplies)
should be disconnected from the power grid, ideally via a switchable power bar or by pulling the
plug from the grid.
•Children under the age of 8 years must be under supervision of an adult when operating the device.
•Improper use or opening of the device without consulting ZIMO may lead to danger or loss of war-
ranty.

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Display (128 x 32, RGB backlight)
Normal screen
BLUE
Voltages, currents, track 1 / 2, communication statistics, AOS

VOLT & AMP main configuration
YELLOW
Output voltage, maximum current track 1, track 2

, T. 1 (

)
VOLT & AMP
detailed configura-
tion
YELLOW
All possible configurations concerning voltage and current, such as:
Turn-off times, tolerance
2 sec 
STOP & OFF
RED
Broadcast Stop BCS, OFF track 1, track 2, overcurrent OVC (short cir-
cuit)
Button 3 ()
BaseCab LOCO
GREEN
Set loco address, drive with rotary knob, activate functions per buttons
Button 2
MENU
GREY
Select menu points by scrolling and pressing the rotary knob
M,

, 
DCC SERV PROG settings
YELLOW
CV programming and read
-out on the programming track (track 2)
M,

, 
MX10 Config
GREY
Various settings like language, radio channel, sniffer input, booster, etc.
Information on software version, information statistics, date/clock, etc.
flash drive.
UPDATE & SOUND
GREY
Update decoder and load sound from the flash drive
Legend:  Turn rotary knob fast rotary knob scrolling Rotary knob pressing Button 1 M button 2 button 3
USB (Host) socket
Slot for the flash
drive.
Insert UPDATE
& SOUND
Select files to up-
date the decoder or
to load sound,
also for MX10’s self-
update.
Rotary knob
Normal operation BLUE -protection against erroneous activation: Press and rotate shortly NO effect
 (Rotated fast) .operating state VOLT & AMP main settings (screen YELLOW) .
(Press long: 2 sec) Broadcast Stop BCS and operating state STOP & OFF (screen RED)
(Press 1 sec) cancel broadcast stop, back to normal operation (or to operating state active before)
(Press long: 4 sec) . SYSTEM STANDBY (track 1, 2 OFF, controller-supply OFF, display OFF, etc.)
Beyond normal operation (screen) -  scroll and select,  adjust  drive direction, ...
ZIMO CAN and XNET sockets
- for a 6-pole connection to ZIMO control-
lers and modules; additionally on the 8-pole
socket: Sniffer inputs.
Note: Stationary equipment modules StEin are
NOT connected to this CAN socket, but to the
socket on the rear side of the MX10.
The XNET socket is for the connection to
ROCO Multimaus and others; additionally
on the 8-pole socket: second ZIMO CAN
bus and second XNET bus (in reserve).
SUSI connection
Fast sound loading via SUSI
interface.
3 buttons
Normal operation, normal screen BLUE -
Button 1()operating sequences OPS, settings and control
Button 2(MENU) Menu to select operating states GREY
Button 3()operating state “BaseCab LOCO” GREEN
STOPP & OFF (after pressing rotary knob 2 sec or short circuit) RED
Button 1

BCS, OFF, ON track 1 button2... track 2
BaseCab LOCO GREEN
Buttons 1, 2, 3 (after selecting a group) controlling functions
UPDATE & SOUND BLUE (GREEN )
Button 1Start decoder update
Button 2 Start sound loading
Button 3(if not used differently) back to normal screen (BLUE)

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Track 2
Primary supply
power supply unit with
20 - 35 V =
80 - 600 watt
You can only use gal-
vanically isolated power
supply units!
MX10 powers up auto-
matically after connect-
ing/turning on the power
supply unit.
Outputs: Track 1 | track DCs (DC out) S1, S2 | track 2
2-pole socket “Schiene 1” (track 1) - usually main track
2-pole socket “Schiene 2” (track 2) - usually programming track, additional circuit
“Digital current” (DCC, MM, in the future possibly other track formats as mfx, sx)
Polarity N,P without meaning in simple applications important on layouts with sections
or track sections (MX9, StEin, booster application)
Outputs track 1, track 2 regarding voltage, current limits, etc.
have to be configured independently, depending on configuration and
situation they use the same or a different data signal.
3-fold socket “DC out” “ - S1, GROUND, S2 (S=track)
to supply stationary equipment modules StEin, track section
modules, terminal loop modules, and others (within the MX10 DCC power amplifiers).
All necessary connectors are included in the scope of supply.
Audio socket (line out)
For an amplified playback
of sounds which are pri-
marily reproduced by an
internal speaker (from
warning signals to sound
projects; application is not
yet defined).
Sockets for ZIMO CAN and LAN
CAN bus
- for a 6-pole connection to ZIMO controllers
and modules; and/or
- for an 8-pole connection to ZIMO stationary
equipment modules “StEin” and compatible
boosters as well as booster input and booster-
error output (CAN and synchronization for ex-
ternal DCC-power amplifiers).
LAN interface as networkable alternative to an
USB-computer connection, or to a WiFi router
(tablet apps, etc.)
AOS inputs and LED outputs
8 logic-level inputs (react to ground and positive voltage, e.g. track
signal) for
- External buttons for emergency stop and emergency OFF,
- Track contacts for internal AOS (automatic operation sequences)
- Track contacts for external AOS (automatic operation sequences)
6 LED outputs (resilience of up to 25 mA) for
- Signals, various lights, controlled by AOS,
Supply pins 5V and GROUND.
2.4 GHz antenna for Mi-Wi radio
To communicate with radio modules, ZIMO
uses “Mi-Wi”, a “mesh network” based on
components and software of the company
Microchip, derived from the ZigBee stand-
ard. The messages are forwarded from nod
to nod until they reach their destination,
even if there is no direct radio connection at
the moment.
USB (device) socket
Connection to the com-
puter via USB to use
with interlocking and
configuration software.
The transmission rate
corresponds to 1 M
Baud; the necessary
protocol can be down-
loaded from our web-
site.
LocoNet plug
Prepared for imple-
mentation.
Connection to power
Regulated DC connection
ground 12 and 30 Volts.

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Display (128 x 32, RGB backlight)
Normal screen
BLUE
Voltages, currents, track 1 / 2, communication statistics, AOS

VOLT & AMP main configuration
YELLOW
Output voltage, maximum current track 1, track 2

, T. 1 (

)
VOLT & AMP detailed configuration
YELLOW
All possible configurations concerning voltage and current, such as: Turn
-off
times, tolerance
2 sec

STOP & OFF
RED
Broadcast Stop BCS, OFF track 1, track 2, overcurrent OVC (short circuit)
Button 3 ()
BaseCab LOCO
GREEN
Set vehicle address, drive with rotary knob, activate functions per buttons
Button 2
MENU
GREY
Select menu points by scrolling and pressing the rotary knob
M,

, 
DCC SERV PROG settings
YELLOW
CV programming and read
-out on the programming track (track 2)
M,

, 
MX10 Config
GREY
Various settings like language, radio channel, sniffer input, booster, etc.
Various information like software version, information statistics, date/clock, etc.
flash drive.
UPDATE & SOUND
GREY
Update decoder and load sound from the flash drive
•
•
Legend:  Turn rotary knob fast rotary knob scrolling Rotary knob pressing Button 1 M button 2 button 3
USB (Host) socket
Slot for the flash drive.
Insert UPDATE &
SOUND
Select files to update
the decoder or to load
sound,
also for MX10’s self-
update.
ZIMO CAN and XNET sockets
On the MX10EC: CAN bus only on the rear
of the device!
The XNET socket is used for the connection
to ROCO Multimaus and others; additionally
provided on the 8-pole socket: second
ZIMO CAN bus and second XNET bus (in
reserve).
Rotary knob
Normal operation BLUE -protection against erroneous activation: Press and rotate shortly NO effect
 (Rotated fast) .operating state VOLT & AMP main settings (screen YELLOW) .
(Press long: 2 sec) Broadcast Stop BCS and operating state STOP & OFF (screen RED)
(Press 1 sec) cancel broadcast stop, back to normal operation (or to operating state active before)
(Press long: 4 sec) . SYSTEM STANDBY (track 1, 2 OFF, controller-supply OFF, display OFF, etc.)
Beyond normal operation (screen) -  scroll and select,  adjust  drive direction, ...
2 buttons
Normal operation, normal screen BLUE -
Button 1()operating sequences OPS, settings and control
Button 2(MENU) Menu to select operating states GREY
Button 1

BCS, OFF, ON track 1 button2... track 2
BaseCab LOCO GREEN
Buttons 1, 2 (after selecting a group) controlling functions
UPDATE & SOUND BLUE (GREEN )
Button 1Start decoder update
Button 2 Start sound loading
SUSI connection
Fast sound loading via SUSI
interface.

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•
Primary power supply
power supply unit with
20 - 35 V =
80 - 600 watt
You can only use galvani-
cally isolated power supply
units!
MX10 powers up automat-
ically after connect-
ing/turning on the power
supply unit.
Sockets for ZIMO CAN and LAN
CAN bus
- for a 6-pole connection to ZIMO controllers
and modules; and/or
- for an 8-pole connection to ZIMO stationary
equipment modules “StEin” and compatible
boosters as well as booster input and booster-
error output (CAN and synchronization for ex-
ternal DCC-power amplifiers).
LAN interface as networkable alternative to an
USB-computer connection, or to a WiFi router
(tablet apps, etc.)
AOS inputs and LED outputs
8 logic-level inputs (react to ground and positive voltage, e.g. track signal) for
- External buttons for emergency stop and emergency OFF,
- Track contacts for internal AOS (automatic operation sequences)
- Track contacts for external AOS (automatic operation sequences)
6 LED outputs (resilience of up to 25 mA) for
- Signals, various lights, controlled by AOS,
Supply pins 5V and GROUND.
2.4 GHz antenna for Mi-Wi radio
To communicate with radio modules, ZIMO us-
es “Mi-Wi”, a “mesh network” based on compo-
nents and software of the company Microchip,
derived from the ZigBee standard. The mes-
sages are forwarded from nod to nod until they
reach their destination, even if there is no direct
radio connection at the moment.
It can be expanded to train radio.
Outputs: Track / Track DC (DC out)
2-pole socket “track” - usually main track / programming track
“Digital current” (DCC, MM, in future possibly other track formats like mfx, sx)
Polarity N,P without meaning in simple applications,
important on layouts with sections or track sections
(MX9, StEin, booster application)
Settings for the output “track”: Voltage, current limits, etc.
3-fold socket “DC out” “ - S, GROUND, 12 V (S=track)
to supply stationary equipment modules StEin, track section
modules, terminal loop modules, and others (within the MX10 DCC power amplifiers).
All necessary connectors are included in the scope of supply.

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1. The first start-up of a ZIMO system
Here: The “Startsets with the Maus” see two pages later
The ZIMO system usually is delivered s “start set”.
There are different variations of startsets,
depending on the types of Central command
stations and controllers, this means:
1 central command station
MX10 or MX10EC (Economy)
1 power supply unit
NG300 (320 VA) or NG600 (600 VA)
1 controller
MX32 or MX32FU (radio)
as well as
various plugs, CAN cable,
Power cable (depending on
the country you maybe need
an adapter or a replacement).
The best-selling start set is the
STARTFU
= MX10 + MX32FU + NG300
(320 VA)
(NOTE: 320 VA since 2019, before 240 VA)
Start-up:
Additionally, the most important
connections have to be made with
the existing material:
The controller (one of the two
sockets) has to be connected to the
MX10 (socket “ZIMO CAN” on front
ant rear side) or the MX10EC (ZIMO
CAN only on rear side) via the 
CAN cable.
ATTENTION: two cables are supplied; the
correct one has identical connectors on both
sides (Without colored tube).
The layout with a self-made cable (using the supplied double screw clamp connectors Dou-
ble screw clamp “Schiene 1” (track 1) or “Schiene 2” (track 2) of te MX10 or Double screw clamp
“Schiene” (track) of the MX10EC.
“Track 2” (MX10) or “Track” (MX10EC) can be changed (on the controller) to a programming track function
to “Service Mode”. NOTE: Modern decoders do no really need an programming track anymore.
The power supply unit via a connected cable (big double screw clamp connector at the end) to
the supplying socket “DC in” of the MX10 or MX10EC.
The supply is only working with the correct polarity on “DC in” (but NO dangerr in case of wrong polarity).
Finally: Power supply via the supplied “cold-device cable” to the power grid (110 - 250 V).
The command station MX10 or MX10EC starts up as soon as there is voltage applied to “DC in”.
The start-up phase (red screen, after a few seconds it turns blue) starts. The connected controller
(or controllers) starts (about 30 sec).
The controller starts its operation at the end of the start-up phase...
- (if it is new or “empty”)
... in the operating state LOCO IN
here: enter desired vehicle address!
if it is
not “empty”, because it was used before
but not cleared completely),
... with LOCO or SWI.
The vehicle with the shown address can now
be maneuvred. Change to LOCO IN by pressing the
A-button, where a new address can be entered.
.
After entering the address in operation state
LOCO IN press the F-key to activate the vehicle with
the entered address -
the operation changes to LOCO.
The vehicle can now be maneuvered: with
slider, direction key and function keys.
To maneuvre another train, first press the A-key; in
the operating state LOCO IN the new address is en-
tered (maybe also add a name), and then the address
is activated by pressing the F-key.
A-key
F-key
A-key
Address

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ATTENTION:Standard transformers of all kinds (not even with rectifier) as well as ZIMO
transformers (although they were used for the MX1) and old model railway
transformers MUST NOT be used with an MX10! (Because of legal regulations
and because MX10 / MX10EC are only designed for regulated power supplies)
2. Power supply and technical data
The central command station MX10 and all connected controlling devices (and the whole layout)
are supplied by an external power supply unit. This supllies the “primary voltage”. As power sup-
ply unit a product from ZIMO or from another manufacturer can be used, as long as it fulfills the
basic requirements:
All power supply units provided by ZIMO correspond to these criteria. The current products can be
looked up in our product- and pricelist. The example shown here is ZIMO’s standard power supply
unit NG300 (30V / 320 VA), this is currently delivered with start sets, but also available separately.
Alternatively (also for „G-start set“): NG600 (30 V / 600 VA).
The track voltages on the outputs of the MX10 (MX10EC) are NOT like the power
supply unit output voltage; they are reduced within the MX10 by a DC converter
inside the MX10 to 10 - 24 V, depending on Voltage & Current settings
(see equally-named chapter).
The difference between the input voltage of the MX10 (also output voltage of
the power supply unit) and track output voltage has to be 3V or more due to
the internal consumption of the MX10. Therefore, the track voltage has to be
set to at least 3 V less than the voltage supplied by the power supply unit.
The total current of the track outputs can be higher than the current supplied by
the power supply unit: the higher the total current (up to the double), the lower the
track voltages are configured compared to the voltage of the power supply unit. This
means that in case of a 240 W power supply unit, the total rail currents can be cal-
culated between 8 A (about 24 V) and 15 A (12 V).
Additionally to the track outputs there are other consumers (own consumption, con-
nected cabs, etc.), which limit the available power depending on their configuration.
The output of the power supply unit is
connected to the “DC in”-socket on the
MX10’s (or MX10EC’s) back side.
Observe the polarity (+/-)!
If it is connected wrongfully, the
MX10 does not start, but it CAN-
NOT be damaged.
Output track 1 (MX10) or track (MX10EC)
Default
- Voltage
(adjustable in 0.2 V steps)
10 to 24 V
16 V
- Start-up voltage
(adjustable in 1 A steps)
1 to 12 A
5 A
- Start-up time of the voltage
(adjustable in 1 sec steps)
1 to 60 sec
1 sec
-overcurrent threshold
(adjustable in 0.1 A steps)
1 to 12 A
5 A
- Turn-off time in case of overcurrent
(adjustable in 0.1 sec steps)
0.1 to 5 sec
0.2 s
- Tolerated overcurrent threshold surpassing
(adjustable in 0.5 A steps)
0 to 4 A
0 A
for a time of
(adjustable in 0.5 sec steps)
1 to 60 sec
0 sec
- Spark suppression (selection between Off/Lev1/Lev2)
Level 1 / Level 2 (sensitive)
8 A / 4 A
OFF
Output track 2 (NOT on the MX10EC):
Default
- Voltage
(adjustable in 0.2 V steps)
10 to 24 V
16 V
- Start-up voltage
(adjustable in 1 A steps)
1 to 8 A
3 A
- Start-up time of the voltage
(adjustable in 1 sec steps)
1 to 60 sec
1 sec
-overcurrent threshold
(adjustable in 0.1 A steps)
1 to 8 A
3 A
- Turn-off time in case of an overcurrent
(adjustable in 0.1 sec steps)
0.1 to 5 sec
0.2 s.
- Tolerated overcurrent threshold surpassing
(adjustable in 0.5 A steps)
0 to 4 A
0 A
for a time of
(adjustable in 0.5 sec steps)
1 to 60 sec
0 sec
- Spark suppression(selection between Off/Lev1/Lev2)
Level 1 / Level 2 (sensitive)
8 A / 4 A
OFF
DC outputs S1 and S2 (in the circuits for “track1” and “track 2”)
DC output 30 V
Only MX10
(Supply for devices connected via CAN bus cable) ...
4 A
DC output 12 V
(Supply for devices connected to XNET and LocoNet)
1.5 A
LED outputs
2 instead of 6 pins
on the MX10EC
(6 pins on 2x8-pole pin conn.) - constant current at 15 mA
“out 5” and “out 6” are suitable for relay
max. 25 mA
100 mA
AOS inputs
2 inst. of 6 pins on MX10EC
(8 pins on 2x8-pole pin conn.) to gnd or switching threshold 0 to 32 V
Audio output Only MX10
(Jack socket 2.5 mm)
Line-out
RailCom
Detector track (1) / 2
measurable min. amplitude of the RailCom signals
4 mA
Sample rate (3-fold oversampling)
750 kHz
ZACK
Detector track
1 / 2
Detection threshold
500 mA
Communication via cable
ZIMO CAN bus 1
(ZIMO CAN sockets in the front and the back)
125 kBd
prepared for
512 kBd
ZIMO CAN bus 2
(with special 8 pole. cable: XNET socket)
125 kBd
depending on the protocol up to
512 kBd
XNET
62.5 kBd
XN2
(2) XNET or OPEN DCC bus) not yet in use
512 kBd
LocoNet
at this moment the software is not prepared
16.6 kBd
USB device (client) interface
Only if it‘s NOT an MX10EC
1 Mbit/s
USB 2.0 host interface
(for USB and future use)
12 Mbit/s
LAN
(Ethernet, also to connect a WiFi router)
10 Mbit/s
Communication via radio:
Mi-Wi network (derivative of the ZigBee standard, 2.4 GHz)
~ 20 kbit/s
Internal memory:
DRAM and SRAM (random access memory)
64 MB
NAND flash (pictures, databases, interlockings, sound files, etc
4 4 GB
on the “DC in” input:
external power supply unit with galvanically isolated DC output ... 20 - 35 V
reasonable maximum voltage of the power supply unit ......................................
3 - 30 A
for minimum operation (about 3 A rail current)...........................................................
80 Watt
for operation with full power (up to 25 A total rail current).....................................
600 Watt
MX10, rear side

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3. Typical system arrangement
3.1 Startsets with the Maus
“Normal ZIMO start sets” (see first part of this chapter) contain a ZIMO controller additionally to the central
command station (either MX32 or MX33, depending on time of delivery);
The start set with the maus, on the other hand, contains a ROCO WIFI Maus as single controlling unit,
together with a preconfigured router (in two different versions)
1 central command station MX10 results in STARTWM
or MX10EC (Economy) results in STARTECWM
1 power supply unit NG300 (320 VA)
1 Multimaus Roco WIFI-Multimaus
1 WIFI router (type depends on availability)
As well as various plugs, CAN cable, Power cable (depending on the country you maybe need an
adapter or a replacement).
The start set STARTECWM provides a cost-efficient start into the ZIMO control system; nevertheless it
is very powerful: up to 12 A rail current (also for large-scales of 222V) and of course with all typical
ZIMO festures.
The added router in this start sets are preconfigured, so the startup of the WIFI Multimaus works
without problems and you can immediately start maneuvering the trains. Naturally, the Roco Z21 app
can be used at any time.
In case the WIFI connection does not work immediately, see chapter “Roco WIFI Z21 APP2 and WIFI
Multimaus.
Of course, some of the ZIMO-typical features and display variations are not available in the start set
with the Maus (without a ZIMO controller): no loco pistures, no function icons, no speedo, no broad-
cast stop, no RailCom feedback, no CV reading in POM (i.e. on the main track - also “OP PROG”),
etc. - nevertheless, the central command stations MX10 and MX10EC are prepared for an extension
with ZIMO controllers (MX32, MX33) including the radio versions (see picture).
How to handle the Roco WIFI Maus is de-
scribed in Roco’s user manual:
Z21 WLANMAUS Manual (DE, EN, FR) (4,8 MB)
This link is valid at the time of publication of this instruction
manual. It is possible, Roco changes the location.
Here - within the instruction manual of MX10 and
MX10EC - only the typical start up is described, i.e.
how the first train is maneuvred and the first turnout
is switched.
Usually, the loco to be maneuvered has to be
entered into the “library” (the easiest way is en-
tering the address), to be acble to select and
maneuvre it.
The WLAN mouse and router included in the ZIMO starter kit are already correctly set to ensure imme-
diate operation. If there are any problems or the devices were not purchased within a start set, see
chapter "Roco Z21 and WLAN mouse“.
SWITCH ON the WLAN Maus which has been switched off until now with
"WLAN" is displayed, then the name of an active locomotive.
Use to scroll through the entries in the selection list until the display shows "NEW?”,
confirm with to start entering the new name with the numeric keys
(at least 1 letter must be entered!)
Confirm finished name with to enter the address with
Confirm the entered address with to select speed step mode (128 suggested),
confirm all entries with , new locomotive is included in selection list, Maneuvre ….
SWITCH OFF the WLAN Maus through
MENÜ +
press simultaneously

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3.2 System arrangements with MX10 and MX10EC
The MX10 (or the MX10EC) is the central unit (digital command station) in every usage of the ZIMO
system, therefore the traditional naming “central command station”. According to NMRA-terminology, it
is a mixture of “command control station” and “power station”.
The central command station provides a stable, short circuit proof, running voltage on both track out-
puts and via these, the command station transmits controlling information for the loco decoders and
accessory decoders, in DCC format *) and/or (in future) in MOTOROLA format (which addresses the
factory-mounted decoders in Märklin vehicles).
*) DCC (Digital Command Control): The data format, originally standardised by the NMRA (National Model Railroad
Association), and since 2010 further specified by the European manufacturer association VHDM (“RailCommunity”), is
now used by the digital systems and decoders “Digital Plus” (Lenz), ROCO-digital, LGB multi-train control (Massoth),
Digitrax, ESU, Uhlenbrock and others.
The MX10 (or MX10EC) is connected to other devices of ZIMO’s product range via CAN cables. This
means input devices, also called controllers (MX31, MX32, MX33, ...), stationary equipment modules
(StEin) or accessory and track section modules (MX8; MX9 (addr.:801-863), MX9 (addr.:901-963).
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NOTE to the followwing chapters of this instruction manual
The MX10EC is completely based on the hardware and software on the MX10; it economizes some
things - especially the output “track 2”, to reduce costs and the prize:
Differences:
MX10:
“Schiene 1” (track 1) with 12 A A total) AND
“Schiene 2” (track 2) with 8 A traction curren
MX10EC: one „Schiene“ with 12 A traction current
MX10: Auxilliary voltage 30 V on screw terminal MX10EC: 30 V on ZIOM CAN socket (weaker)
MX10: Audio generator, speaker,
output socket built-in
MX10EC:
no
MX10: LAN socket and USB client to the com-
puter
MX10EC: LAN socket
MX10: 8 logic-level inputs (“AOS”-inputs)
and 6 “LED”-outputs
MX10EC: 2 inputs, 2 outputs
MX10:
Loconet connection built-in
MX10EC:
no
MX10: ZIMO CAN bus accessible on front and
rear side of the device MX10EC: Rear side
MX10: 3 buttons for operation MX10EC: 2 buttons, replacement by rotary knob
In the description of the system’s arrangement, no difference is made between MX10 and MX10EC -
the MX10 is named for both devices.
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Standard minimum setup of a ZIMO digital control with MX10(EC) and MX32:
Central command station + power supply unit + controller.
See graphics in chapter “Initial start-up of a ZIMO system” (some pages before)
An extended equipment with several controllers and StEin modules:
MX32FU radio controllers can be used either in cable mode or, of course, in radio mode. In contrast to
earlier ZIMO system generations, no additional radio module is required for use with the current MX10
digital command station because this is already integrated.
The following illustration shows examples of some "StEin" modules (stationary equipment modules)
(see also further illustrations of system arrangements and instruction manuals of the StEin).
In the case shown, the StEin modules are supplied completely from the MX10 (3-pole "DC-out" socket
with voltages S1, S2); a maximum of 5 StEin modules is recommended.
Otherwise, from 6 StEin modules upwards, instead of "S2" or "ZUB" from the MX10 an own power sup-
ply unit would have to be used (see following drawings).
This also applies when using an MX10EC, to which 1 StEin module can be connected directly for test
purposes only for a short time.
Alternate minimum setup: Central command station MX10 with Roco multiMAUS:
Roco multiMAUS as initial equipment are a cost-efficient alternative to the controller MX32. Additionally, a
combination like this may also be used, when the Roco central station Z21, which was used up until now,
is replaced by a ZIMO MX10 central station. This is usually the case, if you need MX10’s better perfor-
mance or other characteristics as HLU.
The wired (red) Multimaus is connected via a
corresponding cable to the XNET socket of the
MX10 (front side).
Regarding radio contact with the (black) WIFI
MultiMAUS: see previous chapter

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A bigger arrangement with StEin, computer and various controllers:
Such an own power supply unit and this circuit should always be used, if more than 5
StEin modules (with MX10) or more than 1 StEin module (with MX10EC) are used.
Only in smaller applications is it advisable to use the accessory voltage for the StEin
(which also covers the internal consumption of the modules) from the "DC-out" output S2
of the MX10 or 12 V of the MX10EC.
A multiMAUS (or several MAUSES) cannot be connected to the same
XpressNet (XNET) at the same time, because there are differences in
the protocol.
If simultaneous use is desired, both XpressNets must be used at the
socket: either by manufacturing the necessary cable yourself or by us-
ing the "connection and distribution board" MX10AVP (see relevant
chapter).
See also chapter "The MX10 MENU", item "Bus Config+Monitor.

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3.3 More voltage & current on the track by…
Combining the track outputs of the MX10,
or a number of MX10s in a Master-Booster arrangement
SW July 2018 - SW 01.24 and higher
If the “normal” track output of the MX10 (“Schiene 1” (track 1) or “S1” with 12 A traction current) is not
enough to supply the layout, frankly, there are two possibilities: interconnecting the two track outputs
(“S1” and “S2” with configuring “SYNC” in “MX10 CONFIG”) to a power circuit of about 20 A, or the us-
age of booster devices (specially configured MX10).
Interconnecting the MX10’s outputs (picture on the right):
The outputs “S1” and “S2” are interconnected (caution with N-P polarity), and together form the con-
nection point for the layout. In the menu “MX10 CONFIG”, -> “SYS MODE”, “SYNC” is set. This
means that all running voltages (only adjustable in combination) and “STOP & OFF” states are auto-
matically set on the same level.
But the track outputs shall not be connected directly, the connecting cable has to have a
MINIMUM RESISTANCE of 0.01 Ohm. This can be guaranteed by a certain cable-length.
0.5 m stranded wire with a 0.75 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.01 Ohm
1.5 m stranded wire with a 2.5 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.01 Ohm
2.5 m stranded wire with a 4.0 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.01 Ohm
Attention: the MAXIMUM resistance shall be 0.1 Ohm because otherwise the cur-
rent equalization between the two outputs would no be possible due to the auto-
matic voltage variation. This leads to the recommendation:
Typical cable between “S1” and “S2”: 1 - 2 m long
Master-Booster operation:
Up to 16 MX10 (or MX10EC) can work together as boosters with one MX10 (or MX10EC) as
digital command station.
Each MX10, both master (digital command station) and booster, has to be supplied by a po-
tential-free power supply unit. We recommend ZIMO’s power supply units of 240 W or 600 W
(with real booster operation usually the more powerful one).
In the booster’s menu “MX10 CONFIG”, -> “SYS MODE”, “B1”...”B16” is configured. Each
booster device gets its own number. The system central command station keeps the configu-
ration “MASTER”.
The boosters are automatically synchronised with track output S1 of the central device;
thereby also BCS (broadcast stop) and OFF states are synchronised. As service mode pro-
gramming track, exclusively track output S2 of the central MX10 (Master) can be used.
Note: due to the fact that track 1 and track 2 are equivalent, modules like the StEin can also
be supplied by the track voltage of track 2. Still, you have to take the programming track func-
tion into account.

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The devices communicate and synchronise via an 8-pole CAN bus cable (type network cable); for
all devices only the CAN sockets on the device’s back may be used. Due to the fact that there is
only one such socket per MX10, you have to use a CAN bus distributor (8-pole) for forwarding to a
third (...) device.
The track outputs of the central device and the booster device shall not be connected directly: each
track output should supply a layout area on its own. Nonetheless, the power circuits are connected
when a vehicle
crosses the sectioning point. Therefore, a MINIMUM RESISTANCE of 0.05 Ohm shall be guaranteed
for the connecting wires (plus rail resistance). This can be guaranteed easily by certain lengths of
wires and rails (whereby the sum of both poles is effective):
2.5 m stranded wire with a 0.75 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.05 Ohm
10 m stranded wire with a 2.5 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.05 Ohm
15 m stranded wire with a 4.0 mm2cross-section correspond to about 0.05 Ohm
25 m LGB-tracks (each of the two sides) correspond to about 0.05 Ohm
Attention: the MAXIMUM resistance shall be 0.1 Ohm because otherwise the current equalization
between the two outputs would not be possible due to an automatic voltage variation. This leads to
the recommendation:
Average cable length between output and track connection: 2 - 10 m
Connection cables > 10m: use at least a 4.0 mm² stranded wire!
ATTENTION: the 6POLTRIP (4-fold coupler for CAN bus wiring) should NOT be used to wire
boosters! For these cases use the MX10AVP-board.

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Connecting old and new ZIMO controllers and
controllers of other manufacturers
As controllers you can use various devices that communicate with the MX10 in different ways:
- ZIMO CAN – “CAN1“ and “CAN2“
ZIMO controllers of all generations: MX2, MX21, MX31, MX32 and ZIMO controllers MXFU (to con-
nect the “old” radio controllers MX21FU, MX31FU). But only the current generation (MX32) uses all
functions of the MX10. But only the current generation (MX32) uses all functions of the MX10; see
notes below!
- “Mi-Wi” via the built-in radio module in the MX10
communicates with the current generation of ZIMO controllers (MX32FU and MX33FU), which also
have a built-in “Mi-Wi” radio module. “MiWi” is a radio module of the company Microchip, which is
based on the same hardware as the better-known “ZigBee” standard.
- XNET
The “red” Roco Multimaus and Massoth DiMax Navigator communicate via “XPressNet”, the ZIMO-
called “XNET”. The actual XNET connectivity of the MX10 with products other than Roco and Mas-
soth are NOT tested.
- WIFI (MX10 connected to a router via the LAN socket)
for mobile phones and tables with WIFI, or apps on these devices (e.g. Roco Z21 App), and for oth-
er mobile devices (e.g. Roco WIFI Multimaus).
- Bus systems of other manufacturers: LocoNet and S88
These interfaces are available on the hardware, but not (yet) working. The future implementation
depends on the demand.
- USB client interface:
Computer controllers within interlocking and decoder configuration software like STP, ESTWGJ,
Train Controller, PfuSch, etc. most of the time connect via USB or LAN (Ethernet).
- Sniffer input:
Here you can connect the track outputs of third-party systems to transmit the produced data to
MX10’s outputs. This interface is available on the hardware, but not (yet) working. The implementa-
tion depends on the demand.
The ZIMO CAN bus also called “CAN1” bus - on the sockets ZIMO CAN
The central command station MX10 has two 8-pole sockets for the CAN bus, one on the front and the
second one on the back of the device. The 6 pins in the middle of the two sockets which form the so-
called ZIMO CAN are completely identical, and internally connected in parallel. This means that all
devices connected to the CAN sockets are also electrically connected in parallel.
The difference between the two CAN sockets only refers to the outer pins: The socket on the back has
an additional wire to synchronise the control signals of the StEin modules; whereas the socket on the
front transforms to a sniffer input, in case an 8-pole cable is used.
Each controller (MX32, MX32FU, MX31, ...) is equipped with two equal 6-pole sockets, which allows
daisy-chaining power supply and data from one controller to the next. An alternative would be a 6-pole
ring feeder with sockets and distributors, to which controllers can be connected if needed.
RailCom®is a registered trademark of Lenz Elektronik GmbH
“CAN2” - bus
Additional to XNET itself, connections for “CAN2” are available in the “XNET” socket. This is needed
in case “new” products MX10, MX32 are used in combination with “old” controllers like MX31, or ac-
cessory and track section modules MX8, MX9.
In case MX32 or MX32FU are used in combination with “old” controllers MX31, MX2, MX21 or radio
modules MXFUthe wiring has to be the following:
- The “old” devices (MX31, ...) have to be connected to one of the two CAN sockets with a standard
CAN bus cable, either in the front or the back.
- The “new” devices (MX32, MX32FU) have to be connected to the XNET socket (!) with the special
cable “8POLAxM” (8-pole plug on the MX10’s side, 6-pole plug on the controller’s side). This special
cable connects the “CAN2” connections
of the XNET socket to the CAN connections of the controller.
It is necessary to use both CAN buses, because there is a new, faster protocol between the “new” MX32, MX32FU
and the MX10, which the “old” devices are not capable of. As soon as there is one device in the system circuit
that operates with the old CAN protocol, the MX10
switches to “MX1 operation”. This leads to limitations in
the ZIMO CAN circuit, Like for example no RailCom, 12
functions, ...
To retain all functions of the MX32, it has to
be connected to the ZIMO CAN2
(XNET) socket. There are no limitations in the
radio operation.
This wiring is also important, when working with MX8 and/or MX9. These modules are connected like
a MX31 to the “normal” ZIMO CAN, and the MX32 are connected to the “CAN2” on the XNET socket,
as described above.
Radio communication via “Mi-Wi”
The MX10 and the ZIMO controllers MX32FU are equipped with a radio module of the company Mi-
crochip, who also manufactured the “PIC” microcontrollers.
The “Mi-Wi” protocol is a derivative of the “ZigBee” standard, and therefore 2.4 GHz, but with higher
efficiency and lower resource consumption. Compared to bluetooth, which also has 2.4 GHz, Mi-Wi
has a bigger range of up to several 100m. In contrast to WIFI, Mi-Wi has an integrated “Mesh” net-
workability.
Compared to the 344 MHz technology of the “old” ZIMO controllers, Mi-Wi has a higher throughput
and worldwide approval.
Potential downsides of the 2.4 GHz technology compared to the 344 MHz concerning the penetration
ability inside buildings can be balanced on the one hand by the networkability, and on the other hand,
900 MHz Mi-Wi modules can be used (instead of 2.4 GHz) if needed.

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Massoth DiMAX Navigator on the MX10
DiMAX Navigator controllers can ONLY be operated as radio modules. Therefore the DiMAX radio re-
ceiver (e.g. “model for XPressNet & LocoNet, MS8130101) is connected to the XNET socket of the
MX10.
Attention: There are differently built radio receivers with the same name and type number - only the
newerr (current) version is working in this instruction manual. Unfortunately, this is only possble open-
ing the device.
A DiMAX radio receiver has 3 connection sockets. Connect the socket in the middle named
“XPRESSNET” via a 4-pole standard XpressNet cable or a 6-pole ZIMO CAN cable to the “XNET”
socket on the central command station MX10. Using a ZIMO CAN cable, the outer two wires are not
used.
With Massoth devices there is no handover/takeover procedure as with ZIMO. The MX32 shows in the
upper bar the note “XNET control”,in case another device controls the train via XpressNet. In this
situation, the changes made by DiMAX concerning speed steps or function keys, are shown on the
MX32. The MX32 can control the address active on the DiMAX immediately, without takeover.
The ROCO MultiMAUS on the MX10
The ROCO MultiMaus is connected via a “normal” 6-pole CAN cable to the XNET socket on the MX10.
If MX32(FU) are used additionally, those are connected to the ZIMO CAN or operated via radio. The
MX32’s function is not changed, as far as no MX8 and/or MX9 modules are connected additionally to
the MX10’s CAN. If this is the case, the MX32 run in the “old” CAN protocol and therefore in the “MX1
operation” which only supports 12 functions and turns off RailCom.
If MX8 and/or MX9 shall be used in this constellation and the MX32 shall retain all their functions, you
have to use an adapter for the XNET socket, which also hosts out the CAN2. Such an adapter can be
manufactured by ZIMO s[email protected] on request.
This is also valid for all other controllers operated via XNET, which do not give access to the CAN2
socket.
ATTENTION: In case a third-party controller (not ZIMO) is connected to the MX10, the parameters
for STOP & OFF have to be changed in the MX10 menu: when pressing the STOP key, both track
outputs (1 + 2) have to switched to broadcast stop.

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ZIMO CAN
ZIMO CAN
I/O ribbon cable
(16-pole)
12 V M 30
V
4. The “Connection and distribution board” MX10AVP
This PCB is available as accessory to the MX10; NOT included in the start sets.
The “Connection and distribution
board” MX10AVP is a connector
board with comfortable sockets and
clamps, which does not have func-
tionality on its own (i.e. no active
electronic components).
The MX10AVP is useful, because
the MX10 has a lot of connectors,
but the space on the front and the
back of the device is limited, which is
why some connectors are combined
into one connection point, like for
example: “CAN 2” (the second CAN
bus) is on the “XNET” (=XpressNet)
socket. For switching rails and simi-
lar there are space-saving pin con-
nectors available on the MX10.
The picture on the right shows the typical

Connection between the central com-
mand station MX10 and the “Connection
and distribution board MX10AVP” with
the cables and connectors supplied. De-
pending on the use, not all of these con-
nections are necessary all the time.
First Example:
The easiest way to use the “Connection and distribution board MX10AVP” is with a bus distributor:
while the central command station MX10 itself has two CAN sockets (front and back), this way 5
sockets are available, 4 of them on the MX10AVP. This may be useful despite all devices having two
CAN sockets (for daisy-chaining).
In the MX10 menu “Bus Config+Monitor” “ZIMO2.xx (125)” has to be configured for “CAN1” and
“CAN2”. The MX10AVP’s jumpers (next to the sockets CAN 1/2) have to be plugged into “CAN-1”.
This way, all 4 CAN sockets are connected in parallel.
As long as the CAN bus only connects controllers of the current generation (like MX32), it doesn’t mat-
ter if the cables of the connection and distribution board MX10AVP to the central command station
MX10 have 6 or 8 poles. For standardisation reasons, 8-pole cables are recommended. To connect the
controllers, usually 6-pole cables are used (more flexible).
Second Example:
New (MX32, MX32FU) and old (MX31, MX31FU) controllers shall be used together; the new genera-
tion devices communicate via a different protocol than the old ones (at least if full functionality shall be
preserved): therefore, in the MX10 menu “Bus Config+Monitor” “CAN1” has to be set to “MX8/9” and
“CAN2” to “ZIMO2.xx (125)”:
the old controllers (latest:
MX31) are connected to CAN-
1, the new (MX32) to CAN-2!
The sockets, to which MX32
controllers are connected,
have to be set to “CAN-2”.
Set the jumpers on the
MX10AVP accordingly!
The advantage over a direct
connection to the MX10 (with
the “special” cable 8POLA1M
for the MX32) is the control-
ler’s supply by the full “CAN
voltage” of 30V whn charging
the radio controllers.
MX32 MX32 MX31 MX31
Jumpers to “CAN-1”
Jumpers to “CAN-2”
MX32 MX32 MX32 MX32
Connection power supply
ZIMO CAN
ATTENTION: only use “normal” 8-pole (or 6-pole) CAN cables with the MX10AVP, no
“8POLAxM” special cables!

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All jumpers
to “Booster”
MX32 MX32
MX31
MX9
Stationary equipment
module
“StEin“
Third Example:
In this case, only devices of the new generation are used, controllers MX32 and StEin modules; all
work on “CAN1”. Due to the fact that StEin modules (as well as booster MX10) need timing infor-
mation for the DCC track signal, additionally to the actual CAN data bus, wherefore 8-pole CAN ca-
bles are needed. Those can be connected either
- from the back of the MX10 to the corresponding socket on the MX10AVP, or
- from the MX10AVP to the StEin modules themselves.
The jumpers (at the best all 4 of them) have to be put on the position “Booster” (not “Sniffer”), so the
PCB can forward information and signals.
Further devices and modules can be connected via the second parallely connected CAN sockets on the
devices themselves. For example MX32 and “StEin” combined (the MX32 forwards all 8 poles of the
CAN bus, although they themselves only use 6).
Fourth Example:
In case old and new generation devices shall work together, two separate CAN buses are used. This is
the same as using MX32 and MX31:
- old controllers (until MX31) and all accessory and track section modules (i.e. MX8, MX9 with valid
addresses 801-863 or 901-963) on CAN-1
- new controllers (MX32, ...) as well as StEin modules on CAN-2.
The sockets, to which MX32 controllers and stationary equipment modules “StEin” are connected,
have to be set to “CAN-2”. Set the jumpers on the MX10AVP accordingly!
In the MX10 menu “Bus Config+Monitor” configure “ZIMO (MX8/9)” for CAN-1, “ZIMO 2.xx(125)” for
CAN-2.
In case CAN power modules are used, they switch on after the MX10 finished starting up.
To compensate the ground in the system, connect MX8 and MX9 to the ground connector on the back
of the MX10 (DC out “M”).
Jumpers on “CAN-1”
All jumpers
to “Booster”
Jumpers to “CAN-2”
MX32
NOTE: as soon as one MX9 is connected, RailCom is deactivated on the whole layout. Also see
chapter “Menu points DCC signal settings“

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Connecting a Roco Multimaus via a 6-pole cable to an XNET socket on the MX10AVP.
(of course you would not need a connection and expansion board for just one Multimaus,
but in combination with one of the cases described above, this kind of connection is useful).
Further applications:
Additionally to or instead of the CAN bus applications described above, the connection and expan-
sion board MX10AVP is also used:
- as connection to XpressNet devices: Roco Multimäuse or DiMAX Navigator radio receiver. The ZIMO
central command station MX10 supplies two Xpress networks, which are combined in one socket
(“XNET”); MX10AVP has separated sockets “XNET-1” ad “XNET-2” (between the CAN sockets).
- to comfortably controlling (via spring clips) the 16-pole pin connector on the MX10, i.e. 8 inputs (for
contact rails, emergency stop keys, etc.) and 8 outputs.