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  • fold faq What are the dimensions of the ESU Decoder Tester?
    18.02.2013

    The dimensions of the ESU Decoder Tester are LenghtxWidthxHeight=99x74x34mm.

  • fold faq What does the color codes mean printed on the tester?
    28.08.2008

    The color codes are according to the NMRA DCC standard which is used for all ESU decoder. If you want to connect a Märklin decoder to the tester please check the following table:

    DescriptionMärklin ColorDCC (ESU) Color

    AC: Center Rail
    DC: Right Rail

    		RedRed

    AC: Rails (left or right)
    DC: Left Rail

    		BrownBlack
    Motor Output leftBlueOrange
    Motor Output rightGreenGray
    DC decoder voltage U+ (Return for the functions)OrangeBlue
    Output rear lightYellowYellow
    Output front lightGrayWhite
    Output AUX1Brown/RedGreen
    Output AUX2Brown/GreenViolet
    Output AUX3Brown/Yellow-
    Output AUX4Brown/White-
  • fold faq May I check Motorola decoder for DC motors with the tester?
    28.08.2008

    Yes, should work with no problems. Please check the Märklin® color codes, they are different from the DCC standard.

  • fold faq What does the color codes mean printed on the tester?
    23.08.2008

    The color codes are according to the NMRA DCC standard which is used for all ESU decoder. If you want to connect a Märklin decoder to the tester please check the following table:

    DescriptionMärklin ColorDCC (ESU) Color

    AC: Center Rail
    DC: Right Rail

    		RedRed

    AC: Rails (left or right)
    DC: Left Rail

    		BrownBlack
    Motor Output leftBlueOrange
    Motor Output rightGreenGray
    DC decoder voltage U+ (Return for the functions)OrangeBlue
    Output rear lightYellowYellow
    Output front lightGrayWhite
    Output AUX1Brown/RedGreen
    Output AUX2Brown/GreenViolet
    Output AUX3Brown/Yellow-
    Output AUX4Brown/White-
  • fold faq May I check Motorola decoder for DC motors with the tester?
    23.08.2008

    Yes, should work with no problems. Please check the Märklin® color codes, they are different from the DCC standard.

  • fold faq There was no description with the tester when I bought it.
    23.08.2008

    Some of the Decoder Tester were delivered without the description, we appologize for this. You can download the description from our web site under Instruction Manuals