Further information

LokProgrammer - PC software

Being able to use the LokProgrammer you need a software for your computer. This software is steadily advanced, so stay "up-to-date" and get the latest version of it. The software was developped for Microsoft Windows (Windows XP, 7, 8, 8.1, 10). From software version 5.x.x. Microsoft Windows 8.1 or higher is required. We cannot grant a proper function in combination with former Windows systems.

LokProgrammer

  • LokProgrammer PC-Software for all LokSound 5, LokPilot 5, LokSound V4.0 and older Decoders.

    Language: , Date: 29.03.24, Version: 5.2.7.

    Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is required. The .NET Framework will be installed automatically if the computer is connected to the internet. Runs from Windows 7 (Service Pack 1)

    Supported decoders

    LokSound
    • LokSound 5
    • LokSound 5 MKL
    • LokSound 5 micro
    • LokSound 5 L
    • LokSound 5 XL
    • LokSound 5 DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Atlas Legacy
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Atlas S2
    • LokSound 5 L DCC
    • LokSound 5 nano DCC
    • LokSound 5 nano DCC Next18
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO USA
    • LokSound 5 Fx
    • LokSound V4.0
    • LokSound V4.0 M4
    • LokSound V4.0 M4 OEM
    • LokSound micro V4.0
    • LokSound XL V4.0
    • LokSound L V4.0
    • LokSound Select
    • LokSound Select direct / micro
    • LokSound Select OEM
    • LokSound Select L
    • LokSound V3.5
    • LokSound XL V3.5
    • LokSound V3.0 M4
    • LokSound micro V3.5
    LokPilot
    • LokPilot 5
    • LokPilot 5 DCC
    • LokPilot 5 micro
    • LokPilot 5 micro DCC
    • LokPilot 5 micro DCC Direct
    • LokPilot 5 Nano DCC
    • LokPilot 5 L
    • LokPilot 5 L DCC
    • LokPilot 5 Basic
    • LokPilot 5 Fx
    • LokPilot 5 Fx DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0
    • LokPilot V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0 PX
    • LokPilot V4.0 M4
    • LokPilot micro V4.0
    • LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V4.0
    • LokPilot Fx V4.0
    • LokPilot Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Fx Nano V1.0
    • LokPilot V3.0
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V3.0 M4
    • LokPilot V3.0 OEM
    • LokPilot micro V3.0
    • LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
    • LokPilot Basic
    • LokPilot Basic (LA)
    SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot 3
    • SwitchPilot 3 Plus
    • SwitchPilot 3 Servo
    • SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot Servo
    • SwitchPilot Servo (MA)
    • SwitchPilot Servo (2013)
    • SwitchPilot V2.0
    • SwitchPilot Servo V2.0
    SignalPilot
    • SignalPilot
    Others
    • Essential Sound Unit
    • Test coach EHG388
    • Smoke Unit (Gauge 0, G)
    • KM1 Smoke Unit
    • ESU digital interior light
    • MBW "Silberling" digital Interior light
    • Walthers ML8
    • Zeitgeist Models Zugspitzbahn Waggon
    • Pullman n-Car "Silberling"
    • Pullman BLS BT9 Pilot Car

    5.2.7.

    • New firmware 5.9.162 for LokSound 5 family: New light effect "Smart firebox" lets the LED flicker synchronously with the steam chuff. Light effect Neon light now also simulates a defective neon lamp. The logical function "Smart firebox" is no longer available due to the changed light effect. Motor type "Bühler" now has CV 52 preset to 0. In the sound editor's wave file samples list, you can type in up to three letters to select a row.

    5.2.6.

    • New firmware 5.9.160 for LokSound 5 family: Fixed "Plop sound" when Tone Control is used
    • New firmware 1.0.1468 for Pullman: Fixed driving direction in Analog DC operation mode


    5.2.5.

    • New firmware 5.9.159 for LokSound 5 family: New feature Tone Control. CV 196 controls Bass, V 197 controls Treble sound. Update for Broadway Limited Steam locomotive support.
    • Virtual Drivers Cab: Added sliders for Tone Control

    5.2.4.

    • New firmware 5.8.156 for LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 family: New CV199: Defines class light logic number of lamps. "Phase Shift" replaces "Alternate Phase" for certain function output modes: Alloes for different start of the output. Sensor1 and Sensor2 can be setup as analog inputs. Analog settings - Analog mode motor control . Dynamic Sound Control (experimental) für load dependent sound.
    • New firmware 1.0.9 for SignalPilot: Support for Hardware Revision 2.0
    • New Firmware 0.0.135 for LokProgrammer device: Support for Hardware Revision V3.7
    • Sound Editor: New implementation for the list of sound samples (Wave-Files) to support faster response.
    • Bugfix: Query "Save changes" before converting to another project.


    5.2.3.

    • New firmware 5.7.151 for LokSound 5 family: New CV122.6: Analog settings - Analog mode motor control - High frequency PWM motor control for smoother operation with Coreless motors
    • New firmware 5.6.149 for LokSound 5 family: New CV122.5: Analog settings - Sound control behaviour - Ignore Acceleration and Deceleration values in the sound schedule.
    • New Firmware 5.6.148 for LokPilot 5 family: Bugfix LokPilot 5 Fx micro Next18 / LokPilot 5 Fx micro Next 18 DCC: Now you can do Service mode programming without load on AUX1
    • Added Support for LokSound 5 hardware Revision 5.1
    • Added default values for LokPilot 5 Basic

    5.2.2.

    • New firmware 5.6.147 for LokSound 5 family: Registerconditions <= und >= have been interpreted as > or < in the sound schedule.
    • New firmware 5.6.145 for LokPilot 5L: Support for new silicon revisions of the ARM controller
    • New firmware 1.0.8. for SignalPilot: Support for up to two SwitchPilot Extension modules (future hardware upgrade). Outputs configured for automatic timeout will no longer be enabled at startup. This fixes issues with motorized switch motors.
    • New firmware 3.0.13 for SwitchPilot 3 Servo: Servo pulses will be sent to the servo every 20mS now. This fixes issues with Faller servos
    • Bugfixes: Sound schedule: Container code size validation corrected. Soundsimulator: Register conditions <= and >= have been interpreted as < and >.

    5.2.1.

    • New Decoder LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct Atlas Legacy.
    • New Firmware 5.6.145 for LokSound 5 Family: In combination with suitable locomotive PCBA, fan motors could be synchronized with the sound schedule. This firmware also support new silicon revisions of the ARM controller.
    • In the LokProgrammer CV read / write menu, you can now write CVs using Programming on the Main ("POM"). In the Driver's Cab, you can also write CVs using POM while the locomotive is running now. 
    • Requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8. Supported OS are now Windows 7 (Service Pack 1) or newer. No XP support any longer!


    5.1.10.

    • New Firmware 5.6.144 for LokSound 5 micro / LokPilot 5 micro with Next 18 interface: Fixes a SUSI-Initialization bug on decoders using Next18 interface: SUSI-Modules often did not work correctly. This is important for Mabar's SBB TM IV, that needs firmware update.


    5.1.9.

    • New Firmware 5.6.143 for LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 Family: Fixes a SUSI-Initialization bug on decoders using Next18 interface: SUSI-Modules often did not work correctly. This is important for Maba's SBB TM IV, that needs firmware update.

    5.1.8.

    • New Firmware 3.0.12 for SwitchPilot 3 family. Support for upcoming Hardware Version 3.1
    • SignalPilot: new signal aspects for Austria and Netherlands added.
    • Added additional function button icons to match new Firmware 4.2.9. for ECoS and CS1R


    5.1.7.

    • New Firmware 5.6.142 for LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 family: new CV 122 Bit 4 in general output settings enforces the slave communication at AUX3, AUX4.
    • SignalPilot: new SBB L Main signal Halt/FB1/FB2/FB3/FB4/FB5/FB6/Hilfssignal N/Rot/Ersatzrot Signal.
    • Bugfixes: LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 family: Physical output configuration showed mapped outputs in gray by mistake occasionally.



    5.1.6.

    • New Firmware 5.5.141 for LokSound 5 family: Support for alternative flash memory IC brand used as sound storage.


    5.1.5.

    • New Firmware 5.4.140 for LokPilot 5 family: Support for new Hardware Revision 5.1 of LokPilot 5 Decoders using new CPU revision.
    • Bugfix: LokPilot 5 Basic - Read decoder data.

    5.1.4.

    • New Firmware 5.4.139 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New CV 114 controls the fade-in time for light outputs. New CV 115 controls the fade-out time for light outputs. New CV 131 can now define the brightness level of outputs if the logical function "Dimmer" is active. Servo settings now allow the servo signal to remain enabled for each end position.
    • LokSound 5 micro E24 DCC renamed to LokSound 5 nano DCC.
    • Added Initial support for the upcoming LokPilot 5 Basic.

    5.1.3.

    • New Firmware 5.4.135 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New lighting effect Servo Steam engine Johnson bar control. Bugfix for LokSound 5 L and LokSound 5 XL decoders: AUX15-AUX18 now can be any other light effect than Servo (before it was just servo output, now can be any logic level output if servo is not needed).
    • New Firmware 1.0.6. for SignalPilot: Added global flash frequency so that all leds of one signal can flash together (in synch). This is needed for example for belgian signals.
    • SignalPilot editing: If you add an additional signal, the turnout number is following the highest turnout number used so far. Also, if you edit the first turnout number of an signal, all other turnout numbers of the very same signal are adjusted, too. We also added numerous new signals.

    5.1.2.

    • New Firmware 5.4.132 füo LokSound, und LokPilot 5 Family: Improved slowing down when constant brake mode is enabled. ABC break mode trackvoltage threshhold reduced.
    • Motor settings- Presets for Softdrive C-Sinus Motor for LokSound 5 => CV 53 = 255.
    • SignalPilot: New Firmware 1.0.5: Turnout numbers from 253 working now. Added new signal aspects for SBB, ÖBB, SNCF, SNCB.
    • Write decoder data / Write Sounddata : Added  new notification settings in the Program settings to allow notification prior to firmware update.
    • Bugfixes: SwitchPilot 2 Servo have been detected as SwitchPilot 3 sometimes. SwitchPilot 3 Family: Current threshold of acknowledge increased => better CV reading accuracy.


    5.1.1.

    • Support for LokSound 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx DCC, SwitchPilot 3, SwitchPilot 3 Plus, SwitchPilot 3 Servo. New Firmware 5.4.130 for LokSound and LokPilot 5 family: New light effect "16 2/3 Hz Flickering"

    5.1.0.

    • New firmware 5.3.128 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: new implemented, improved AC- and DC-Analogmode. Support for SignalPilot (initial release). Bugfix: Soundsimulator no longer crashes if sound schedule is incorrectly. Comments are now also copied to and from Templates

    5.0.17.

    • New firmware 5.3.126 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: Fixes Servo issues in combination with ROCO Multimouse systems.

    5.0.16.

    • New TLS Version so that automatic update will work again from now on. New warning messages if output configuration is wrong. New Firmware 5.3.125 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: F16-F31 will now also follow RCN212, Section 2.3.7. Significantly improved Analog AC and DC motor control: Much better and smoother running on older motors.

    5.0.14.

    • Firmware 5.3.122 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: New light output mode: Digitl coupler Coil#2. Ditch Light type1 now has fade-in and fade-out. Added CV 122 Bit 3 to double the amount of steam chuffs when shunting mode is active. Load dependend sound: The sound schedule's acceleratin is now immediately following "Optinal / Primary Load". Bugfix: Output mode "Fliashing light" did not work properly with Grade crossing. Bugfix: Using Motorola Programming mode, now the correct outputs are flashing. Bugfix: Fixed SUSI-Problem with Brawa locomotives.

    5.0.13.

    • Firmware 5.3.115 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Fixed bug with grde crossing and flash lights. In Motorola programming, the right function outputs flashing now. Fixed scaleing bug of LokProgrammer Software.

    5.0.12.

    • Firmware 5.3.113 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Motor current limit added. Special Options - Save function state added. Improved ABC brake section detection. Sound schedule: More transistions per each state. Load simulation: Acceleration and Speed in Soundschedule now follow CV3, CV4 values. New flag "Speed ignores speedtable" in sound schedule

    5.0.11.

    • Support for LokPilot 5 family
    • LokSound 5: fixed Soundcompiler Bug with or-conditions.
    • Firmware 5.1.105 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: ZIMO ZACK train numbers.

    5.0.10.

    • Sound editor: Copy&Paste Bug for logic functions fixed.
    • Firmware 5.1.103 for LokSound 5 Family: Fixed a Bug in random functions in soundslots. New CV 245 adds waiting time for automatic coupler sequence

    5.0.9.

    • Soundsimulator - Actions => Reset Bits of Registers.
    • Read and write Decoder data: Optimisation for faster decoder detection.
    • Soundeditor: Default Size for Mute and Containers are changed
    • Firmware 5.1.101 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot Settings: Volume for each soundslot now up to 255 (instead of 128) for more volume. New audio quality 7.812 kHz / 8 Bits. Modified SUSI Support for Brawa locomotives. New light function Brake light: Light will automatically turn on while braking. Optimization for ZIMO HLU operation using Stein and MX9: More reliable detection. RailComPlus and M4 Master Decoder Synchronisation. BEMF: CV116 can have lower values down to 25 now for better control during slow speed. Small jump when stopping eliminated.

    5.0.8.

    • Read Decoderdata: Values for Servooutput Position B was not shown correctly sometimes.
    • Soundeditor: Double comment after opening a Multichannel Steam engine removed. Paste (Ctrl-V) improved performance. New Register "Current Speed" can be used in sound charts.
    • Firmware 5.1.85 for LokSound 5 family: Now you can enable F0, F1 - F30 for control in consist mode. F0 directional also (like NMRA). SUSI exended. Now you can also select SUSI Slave to control LokSound Decoders externally.

    5.0.7

    • New Firmware 5.0.78 for LoKSound 5 Decoders: Optimized motor control (more silent). Fixed bug when controlling Gauge 1 smoke units (KM-1, Kiss)

    5.0.6

    • Improved stability when writing LokSound 5 sound data
    • New menu Tools - LokProgrammer Device shows the hardware revision of the LokProgrammer used
    • New firmware 5.0.73 for LokSound 5 decoders: Now automatic detection with Märklin Central Station 3 and 32 functions works again. Registration on Mobile Station 1 works again. Drivestop available in Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 now

    5.0.5

    • New Firmware 5.0.71 for LokSound 5 decoders: New light effect "Servo Power Control". Bugfix: Constant brake distance did not work on speedstep 0. CV 23 and CV 24 adjustment did not work correctly.
    • Sound simulator: Sometimes did not reproduce "immediate/cross" transitions.
    • Sound simulator: Did hang sometimes on low performance computers. Fixed
    • Bugbix: When replacing sound files sometimes the volume settings were lost.

    5.0.4

    • new firmware 5.0.67 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 determine if the driving sound is on for Random sounds. LokSound 5 DCC Decoders now get back the 3-point speed control using CV 2, CV 6 and CV 6.
    • LokSound 5 family: Sound compiler sometimes left a state without sound sample too early occasionally.

    5.0.3

    • New Firmware 5.0.65 for LokSound 5 family: Fixed issue with Motorola address 2-4. Fixed SUSI idle level.
    • LokSound 5 Family: Improved Sound compiler: Code size reduction
    • Decoder "Measurement car EHG388 M4": Default values added.

    5.0.2

    • Fixed a but that ScaleTrains locomotives with LokSound 5 DCC have been reported as "restricted".
    • New Firmware 5.0.63 for LokSound 5 decoders: Added CV 135 to define the fade-in and fade-out time for the soundfader.
    • Added CV 23 and CV 24 (Acceleration and Deceleration adjustment) for NCE systems.
    • Fixed a bug that the brightness of function outputs is not correct after conversion from V4. Please reopen your V5 files and check the brightness of all function outputs if ok now!

    5.0.1

    • New Firmware 5.0.60 for LokSound 5 decoders: Brake function 1-3 new settings. CV 113 time doubled. New logical function "Acceleration/Deceleration off". Added CV 255.

    5.0.0

     

    • Support for the LokSound 5 Decoder family. Converter for conversion from LokSound 4 to LokSound 5 Decoders. See support pages for more details on these features.
    • Multiple bug fixes in the sound editor
    • Notification sound: If enabled, a sound can be played to indicate completion of sound writing.
    • Sound simulator: Timer accuracy increased
    • Virtual Drivers cab: New function buttons F29 to F32. Colours changed to better show the enabled functions.
    • Refer to the release notes that is included in the zip-file for more details.

    4.7.2

    • Added new firmware 4.17.9249 for all LokSound V4 decoders. Now, if CV 245,Bit 5 is enabled, the steam chuff trigger pulses would be cut into half if Shunting mode is active and the external sensor is used
    • Several bugfixes
    • Graphical user interface updated for Essential Sound Unit's random functions

    4.7.1

    • Support for Essential Sound Unit - Changing of CVs and Firmware update 5-0-18 to fix some Consisting issues
    • LokSound V4 - Steam (multi-channel), trigger condition not available for existing projects (depending on sound schedule).
    • LokSound V4 - State properties -> combo box preset is not displayed with ESU Smoke Unit.
    • LokSound V4 - Sound schedules with state transitions without destination can not be saved.
    • Soundeditor - Transition settings - condition true / false value default value true.

    4.7.0

    • LokSound V3.5 family - Soundslot can not be assigned in function mapping.
    • LokSound V3 - changed Soundslot name is not displayed or updated in combo box (sounds).
    • LokPilot Basic, SwitchPilot - manual CV input is missing.
    • LokSound V4 - writing the sound data from an imported LokSound V3 project is not possible.
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC - can not open or import .esu files.
    • LokSound V4 - when converting to an M4 project, the checked checkboxes of the Moment column will not be applied.
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1 - writing decoder data is not possible.
    • LokSound V4 / LokPilot V4 - writing decoder data with project convert and firmware update is not possible.
    • LokSound XL V4.0 - wrong mapping of Soundslots when importing a .esu project.
    • After deleting a Soundslot the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After import a template the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After changing the sound type, a NullReferenceException could occur when editing a state in the sound schedule.
    • New Firmware Version 4.16.9248 for LokSound Micro V4, LokSound Select direct / micro:
    • Bugfix in SUSI-Support

    4.6.2

     

    • New Decoder: Walthers ML8
    • New Firmware 4.16.9247 for all LokSound V4 , LokPilot V4 and LokSound Select decoders: New CV 179 determines the dceleration value that is used whn the logical function "Dynamic Brake" is active. This allows for real braking of the locomotive now
    • New Firmware 1.2.1415 for LokPilot Standard and LokPilot Nano: Bugfix: CV 4 was not followed when the "Virtual Drive Sound" was active

    4.6.1

    • General bugfix release

    4.6.0

    • New design for Sound simulator. Displays additional internal information during simulation

    4.5.3

    • New Firmware for LokSound V4, LokPilot V4: 4.15.9246, LokPilot Standard: 1.2.1408 and Digital Interior Lighting: 1.0.1461.
      • Consist control command via broadcast.
      • "Drive Hold" function for LokPilot decoders.
    • Fixed invalid display of LokSound V3.5 sound slots in the function mapping.
    • Support for Bachmann MK2F.
    • Soundslot preview did not work for all sound slots on LokSound Select.
    • Fixed display issues when using custom scaling / large font.
    • Fixed sound write issues with newer LokSound V4.0 decoders.

    4.5.2

    • Manual CV Input has been showed on decoders without CVs.
    • Some LokSound V3.0 M4 files opened conversion dialog instead of loading the project.
    • Firmware Version 1.0.1460 for MBW Silberling.
    • Disable virtual driver's cab and read write CVs during programming.
    • Name of sound slot 2 has not shown correctly oon LokSound Select steam projects.
    • Fixed keyboard shortcut behavior of momentary functions in the virtual drivers cab.
    • LokPilot Nano FX firmware 1.2.1407: Support for Motorola protocol.
    • Club car WGye Firmware 4.15.9243: Save current volume.
    • Adjusted bulletin formatting for long description text.

    4.5.1

      • Output mode Roco coupler was missing on LokPilot V4.0 DCC.
      • Firmware Version 1.2.1405 for LokPilot Standard Nano and LokPilot Standard Nano Fx.

    4.5.0 

    • Virtual command station uses momentary function settings from the current project.
    • Added sound selection CV to sound slot settings.
    • Fixed sound slot previrew for LokSound Select.
    • Added snap to grid function to sound schedule editor.
    • Added comments to sound schedule editor.
    • Start- and end state size is now changable.
    • Paste in sound schedule is now aware of the current scroll position.
    • Added flash size to extended decoder information.
    • Could not open .esux files of non-updateable decoders.
    • LokSound Firmware 4.15.9240: Added Heavy Load and Coast mode.

    4.4.24

    • Improved sound slot and phyisical output configuration user interface.
    • Display function icons of the current project to virtual command station.
    • Highlight current state in sound slot simulator.
    • Fixed problems with "changed" state.
    • Improved compatibility with LokSound XL V3.5 (Piko version)
    • New Firmware for ScaleTrains Tenderlight and Digital Interior Lighting.

    4.4.23

    • Fixed a bug where a firmware update could lead to an invalid decoder configuration.

    4.4.22

    • Fixed a bug that caused an invalid LokSound Select configuration when updating from 4.14.9202 or 4.14.9217.

    4.4.21

    • Added new RailComPlus locomotive icons (for Mobile Control II).
    • Fixed firmware version of LokPilot V3.0 FX.
    • Fixed LokPilot V3.0 RailCom settings.
    • Added locomotive address to overview sheet.
    • Fixed "Decoder version n/a is not supported" error.
    • Automatic project type conversion to target decoder. (Can be disabled at Program settings -> Automatic decoder type conversion).
    • Added support for Scale Trains Tender Light.
    • Added support for Club car WGye.
    • Added support for LokPilot Standard Nano V1.0


    Additional informationen

  • LokProgrammer PC-Software for all LokSound 5, LokPilot 5, LokSound V4.0 and older Decoders.

    Language: , Date: 21.01.22, Version: 5.1.9.

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is required. The .NET Framework will be installed automatically if the computer is connected to the internet.

    Supported decoders

    LokSound
    • LokSound 5
    • LokSound 5 MKL
    • LokSound 5 micro
    • LokSound 5 L
    • LokSound 5 XL
    • LokSound 5 DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct
    • LokSound 5 L DCC
    • LokSound 5 nano DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO USA
    • LokSound 5 Fx
    • LokSound V4.0
    • LokSound V4.0 M4
    • LokSound V4.0 M4 OEM
    • LokSound micro V4.0
    • LokSound XL V4.0
    • LokSound L V4.0
    • LokSound Select
    • LokSound Select direct / micro
    • LokSound Select OEM
    • LokSound Select L
    • LokSound V3.5
    • LokSound XL V3.5
    • LokSound V3.0 M4
    • LokSound micro V3.5
    LokPilot
    • LokPilot 5
    • LokPilot 5 DCC
    • LokPilot 5 micro
    • LokPilot 5 micro DCC
    • LokPilot 5 L
    • LokPilot 5 L DCC
    • LokPilot 5 Basic
    • LokPilot 5 Fx
    • LokPilot 5 Fx DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0
    • LokPilot V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0 PX
    • LokPilot V4.0 M4
    • LokPilot micro V4.0
    • LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V4.0
    • LokPilot Fx V4.0
    • LokPilot Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Fx Nano V1.0
    • LokPilot V3.0
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V3.0 M4
    • LokPilot V3.0 OEM
    • LokPilot micro V3.0
    • LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
    • LokPilot Basic
    • LokPilot Basic (LA)
    SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot 3
    • SwitchPilot 3 Plus
    • SwitchPilot 3 Servo
    • SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot Servo
    • SwitchPilot Servo (MA)
    • SwitchPilot Servo (2013)
    • SwitchPilot V2.0
    • SwitchPilot Servo V2.0
    SignalPilot
    • SignalPilot
    Others
    • Essential Sound Unit
    • Test coach EHG388
    • Smoke Unit (Gauge 0, G)
    • KM1 Smoke Unit
    • ESU digital interior light
    • MBW "Silberling" digital Interior light
    • Walthers ML8
    • Zeitgeist Models Zugspitzbahn Waggon
    • Pullmann n-Car "Silberling"

    5.1.9.

    • New Firmware 5.6.143 for LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 Family: Fixes a SUSI-Initialization bug on decoders using Next18 interface: SUSI-Modules often did not work correctly. This is important for Maba's SBB TM IV, that needs firmware update.

    5.1.8.

    • New Firmware 3.0.12 for SwitchPilot 3 family. Support for upcoming Hardware Version 3.1
    • SignalPilot: new signal aspects for Austria and Netherlands added.
    • Added additional function button icons to match new Firmware 4.2.9. for ECoS and CS1R


    5.1.7.

    • New Firmware 5.6.142 for LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 family: new CV 122 Bit 4 in general output settings enforces the slave communication at AUX3, AUX4.
    • SignalPilot: new SBB L Main signal Halt/FB1/FB2/FB3/FB4/FB5/FB6/Hilfssignal N/Rot/Ersatzrot Signal.
    • Bugfixes: LokSound 5 / LokPilot 5 family: Physical output configuration showed mapped outputs in gray by mistake occasionally.



    5.1.6.

    • New Firmware 5.5.141 for LokSound 5 family: Support for alternative flash memory IC brand used as sound storage.


    5.1.5.

    • New Firmware 5.4.140 for LokPilot 5 family: Support for new Hardware Revision 5.1 of LokPilot 5 Decoders using new CPU revision.
    • Bugfix: LokPilot 5 Basic - Read decoder data.

    5.1.4.

    • New Firmware 5.4.139 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New CV 114 controls the fade-in time for light outputs. New CV 115 controls the fade-out time for light outputs. New CV 131 can now define the brightness level of outputs if the logical function "Dimmer" is active. Servo settings now allow the servo signal to remain enabled for each end position.
    • LokSound 5 micro E24 DCC renamed to LokSound 5 nano DCC.
    • Added Initial support for the upcoming LokPilot 5 Basic.

    5.1.3.

    • New Firmware 5.4.135 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New lighting effect Servo Steam engine Johnson bar control. Bugfix for LokSound 5 L and LokSound 5 XL decoders: AUX15-AUX18 now can be any other light effect than Servo (before it was just servo output, now can be any logic level output if servo is not needed).
    • New Firmware 1.0.6. for SignalPilot: Added global flash frequency so that all leds of one signal can flash together (in synch). This is needed for example for belgian signals.
    • SignalPilot editing: If you add an additional signal, the turnout number is following the highest turnout number used so far. Also, if you edit the first turnout number of an signal, all other turnout numbers of the very same signal are adjusted, too. We also added numerous new signals.

    5.1.2.

    • New Firmware 5.4.132 füo LokSound, und LokPilot 5 Family: Improved slowing down when constant brake mode is enabled. ABC break mode trackvoltage threshhold reduced.
    • Motor settings- Presets for Softdrive C-Sinus Motor for LokSound 5 => CV 53 = 255.
    • SignalPilot: New Firmware 1.0.5: Turnout numbers from 253 working now. Added new signal aspects for SBB, ÖBB, SNCF, SNCB.
    • Write decoder data / Write Sounddata : Added  new notification settings in the Program settings to allow notification prior to firmware update.
    • Bugfixes: SwitchPilot 2 Servo have been detected as SwitchPilot 3 sometimes. SwitchPilot 3 Family: Current threshold of acknowledge increased => better CV reading accuracy.


    5.1.1.

    • Support for LokSound 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx DCC, SwitchPilot 3, SwitchPilot 3 Plus, SwitchPilot 3 Servo. New Firmware 5.4.130 for LokSound and LokPilot 5 family: New light effect "16 2/3 Hz Flickering"

    5.1.0.

    • New firmware 5.3.128 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: new implemented, improved AC- and DC-Analogmode. Support for SignalPilot (initial release). Bugfix: Soundsimulator no longer crashes if sound schedule is incorrectly. Comments are now also copied to and from Templates

    5.0.17.

    • New firmware 5.3.126 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: Fixes Servo issues in combination with ROCO Multimouse systems.

    5.0.16.

    • New TLS Version so that automatic update will work again from now on. New warning messages if output configuration is wrong. New Firmware 5.3.125 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: F16-F31 will now also follow RCN212, Section 2.3.7. Significantly improved Analog AC and DC motor control: Much better and smoother running on older motors.

    5.0.14.

    • Firmware 5.3.122 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: New light output mode: Digitl coupler Coil#2. Ditch Light type1 now has fade-in and fade-out. Added CV 122 Bit 3 to double the amount of steam chuffs when shunting mode is active. Load dependend sound: The sound schedule's acceleratin is now immediately following "Optinal / Primary Load". Bugfix: Output mode "Fliashing light" did not work properly with Grade crossing. Bugfix: Using Motorola Programming mode, now the correct outputs are flashing. Bugfix: Fixed SUSI-Problem with Brawa locomotives.

    5.0.13.

    • Firmware 5.3.115 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Fixed bug with grde crossing and flash lights. In Motorola programming, the right function outputs flashing now. Fixed scaleing bug of LokProgrammer Software.

    5.0.12.

    • Firmware 5.3.113 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Motor current limit added. Special Options - Save function state added. Improved ABC brake section detection. Sound schedule: More transistions per each state. Load simulation: Acceleration and Speed in Soundschedule now follow CV3, CV4 values. New flag "Speed ignores speedtable" in sound schedule

    5.0.11.

    • Support for LokPilot 5 family
    • LokSound 5: fixed Soundcompiler Bug with or-conditions.
    • Firmware 5.1.105 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: ZIMO ZACK train numbers.

    5.0.10.

    • Sound editor: Copy&Paste Bug for logic functions fixed.
    • Firmware 5.1.103 for LokSound 5 Family: Fixed a Bug in random functions in soundslots. New CV 245 adds waiting time for automatic coupler sequence

    5.0.9.

    • Soundsimulator - Actions => Reset Bits of Registers.
    • Read and write Decoder data: Optimisation for faster decoder detection.
    • Soundeditor: Default Size for Mute and Containers are changed
    • Firmware 5.1.101 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot Settings: Volume for each soundslot now up to 255 (instead of 128) for more volume. New audio quality 7.812 kHz / 8 Bits. Modified SUSI Support for Brawa locomotives. New light function Brake light: Light will automatically turn on while braking. Optimization for ZIMO HLU operation using Stein and MX9: More reliable detection. RailComPlus and M4 Master Decoder Synchronisation. BEMF: CV116 can have lower values down to 25 now for better control during slow speed. Small jump when stopping eliminated.

    5.0.8.

    • Read Decoderdata: Values for Servooutput Position B was not shown correctly sometimes.
    • Soundeditor: Double comment after opening a Multichannel Steam engine removed. Paste (Ctrl-V) improved performance. New Register "Current Speed" can be used in sound charts.
    • Firmware 5.1.85 for LokSound 5 family: Now you can enable F0, F1 - F30 for control in consist mode. F0 directional also (like NMRA). SUSI exended. Now you can also select SUSI Slave to control LokSound Decoders externally.

    5.0.7

    • New Firmware 5.0.78 for LoKSound 5 Decoders: Optimized motor control (more silent). Fixed bug when controlling Gauge 1 smoke units (KM-1, Kiss)

    5.0.6

    • Improved stability when writing LokSound 5 sound data
    • New menu Tools - LokProgrammer Device shows the hardware revision of the LokProgrammer used
    • New firmware 5.0.73 for LokSound 5 decoders: Now automatic detection with Märklin Central Station 3 and 32 functions works again. Registration on Mobile Station 1 works again. Drivestop available in Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 now

    5.0.5

    • New Firmware 5.0.71 for LokSound 5 decoders: New light effect "Servo Power Control". Bugfix: Constant brake distance did not work on speedstep 0. CV 23 and CV 24 adjustment did not work correctly.
    • Sound simulator: Sometimes did not reproduce "immediate/cross" transitions.
    • Sound simulator: Did hang sometimes on low performance computers. Fixed
    • Bugbix: When replacing sound files sometimes the volume settings were lost.

    5.0.4

    • new firmware 5.0.67 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 determine if the driving sound is on for Random sounds. LokSound 5 DCC Decoders now get back the 3-point speed control using CV 2, CV 6 and CV 6.
    • LokSound 5 family: Sound compiler sometimes left a state without sound sample too early occasionally.

    5.0.3

    • New Firmware 5.0.65 for LokSound 5 family: Fixed issue with Motorola address 2-4. Fixed SUSI idle level.
    • LokSound 5 Family: Improved Sound compiler: Code size reduction
    • Decoder "Measurement car EHG388 M4": Default values added.

    5.0.2

    • Fixed a but that ScaleTrains locomotives with LokSound 5 DCC have been reported as "restricted".
    • New Firmware 5.0.63 for LokSound 5 decoders: Added CV 135 to define the fade-in and fade-out time for the soundfader.
    • Added CV 23 and CV 24 (Acceleration and Deceleration adjustment) for NCE systems.
    • Fixed a bug that the brightness of function outputs is not correct after conversion from V4. Please reopen your V5 files and check the brightness of all function outputs if ok now!

    5.0.1

    • New Firmware 5.0.60 for LokSound 5 decoders: Brake function 1-3 new settings. CV 113 time doubled. New logical function "Acceleration/Deceleration off". Added CV 255.

    5.0.0

     

    • Support for the LokSound 5 Decoder family. Converter for conversion from LokSound 4 to LokSound 5 Decoders. See support pages for more details on these features.
    • Multiple bug fixes in the sound editor
    • Notification sound: If enabled, a sound can be played to indicate completion of sound writing.
    • Sound simulator: Timer accuracy increased
    • Virtual Drivers cab: New function buttons F29 to F32. Colours changed to better show the enabled functions.
    • Refer to the release notes that is included in the zip-file for more details.

    4.7.2

    • Added new firmware 4.17.9249 for all LokSound V4 decoders. Now, if CV 245,Bit 5 is enabled, the steam chuff trigger pulses would be cut into half if Shunting mode is active and the external sensor is used
    • Several bugfixes
    • Graphical user interface updated for Essential Sound Unit's random functions

    4.7.1

    • Support for Essential Sound Unit - Changing of CVs and Firmware update 5-0-18 to fix some Consisting issues
    • LokSound V4 - Steam (multi-channel), trigger condition not available for existing projects (depending on sound schedule).
    • LokSound V4 - State properties -> combo box preset is not displayed with ESU Smoke Unit.
    • LokSound V4 - Sound schedules with state transitions without destination can not be saved.
    • Soundeditor - Transition settings - condition true / false value default value true.

    4.7.0

    • LokSound V3.5 family - Soundslot can not be assigned in function mapping.
    • LokSound V3 - changed Soundslot name is not displayed or updated in combo box (sounds).
    • LokPilot Basic, SwitchPilot - manual CV input is missing.
    • LokSound V4 - writing the sound data from an imported LokSound V3 project is not possible.
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC - can not open or import .esu files.
    • LokSound V4 - when converting to an M4 project, the checked checkboxes of the Moment column will not be applied.
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1 - writing decoder data is not possible.
    • LokSound V4 / LokPilot V4 - writing decoder data with project convert and firmware update is not possible.
    • LokSound XL V4.0 - wrong mapping of Soundslots when importing a .esu project.
    • After deleting a Soundslot the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After import a template the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After changing the sound type, a NullReferenceException could occur when editing a state in the sound schedule.
    • New Firmware Version 4.16.9248 for LokSound Micro V4, LokSound Select direct / micro:
    • Bugfix in SUSI-Support

    4.6.2

     

    • New Decoder: Walthers ML8
    • New Firmware 4.16.9247 for all LokSound V4 , LokPilot V4 and LokSound Select decoders: New CV 179 determines the dceleration value that is used whn the logical function "Dynamic Brake" is active. This allows for real braking of the locomotive now
    • New Firmware 1.2.1415 for LokPilot Standard and LokPilot Nano: Bugfix: CV 4 was not followed when the "Virtual Drive Sound" was active

    4.6.1

    • General bugfix release

    4.6.0

    • New design for Sound simulator. Displays additional internal information during simulation

    4.5.3

    • New Firmware for LokSound V4, LokPilot V4: 4.15.9246, LokPilot Standard: 1.2.1408 and Digital Interior Lighting: 1.0.1461.
      • Consist control command via broadcast.
      • "Drive Hold" function for LokPilot decoders.
    • Fixed invalid display of LokSound V3.5 sound slots in the function mapping.
    • Support for Bachmann MK2F.
    • Soundslot preview did not work for all sound slots on LokSound Select.
    • Fixed display issues when using custom scaling / large font.
    • Fixed sound write issues with newer LokSound V4.0 decoders.

    4.5.2

    • Manual CV Input has been showed on decoders without CVs.
    • Some LokSound V3.0 M4 files opened conversion dialog instead of loading the project.
    • Firmware Version 1.0.1460 for MBW Silberling.
    • Disable virtual driver's cab and read write CVs during programming.
    • Name of sound slot 2 has not shown correctly oon LokSound Select steam projects.
    • Fixed keyboard shortcut behavior of momentary functions in the virtual drivers cab.
    • LokPilot Nano FX firmware 1.2.1407: Support for Motorola protocol.
    • Club car WGye Firmware 4.15.9243: Save current volume.
    • Adjusted bulletin formatting for long description text.

    4.5.1

      • Output mode Roco coupler was missing on LokPilot V4.0 DCC.
      • Firmware Version 1.2.1405 for LokPilot Standard Nano and LokPilot Standard Nano Fx.

    4.5.0 

    • Virtual command station uses momentary function settings from the current project.
    • Added sound selection CV to sound slot settings.
    • Fixed sound slot previrew for LokSound Select.
    • Added snap to grid function to sound schedule editor.
    • Added comments to sound schedule editor.
    • Start- and end state size is now changable.
    • Paste in sound schedule is now aware of the current scroll position.
    • Added flash size to extended decoder information.
    • Could not open .esux files of non-updateable decoders.
    • LokSound Firmware 4.15.9240: Added Heavy Load and Coast mode.

    4.4.24

    • Improved sound slot and phyisical output configuration user interface.
    • Display function icons of the current project to virtual command station.
    • Highlight current state in sound slot simulator.
    • Fixed problems with "changed" state.
    • Improved compatibility with LokSound XL V3.5 (Piko version)
    • New Firmware for ScaleTrains Tenderlight and Digital Interior Lighting.

    4.4.23

    • Fixed a bug where a firmware update could lead to an invalid decoder configuration.

    4.4.22

    • Fixed a bug that caused an invalid LokSound Select configuration when updating from 4.14.9202 or 4.14.9217.

    4.4.21

    • Added new RailComPlus locomotive icons (for Mobile Control II).
    • Fixed firmware version of LokPilot V3.0 FX.
    • Fixed LokPilot V3.0 RailCom settings.
    • Added locomotive address to overview sheet.
    • Fixed "Decoder version n/a is not supported" error.
    • Automatic project type conversion to target decoder. (Can be disabled at Program settings -> Automatic decoder type conversion).
    • Added support for Scale Trains Tender Light.
    • Added support for Club car WGye.
    • Added support for LokPilot Standard Nano V1.0


    Additional informationen

  • LokProgrammer PC-Software for all LokSound 5, LokPilot 5, LokSound V4.0 and older Decoders.

    Language: , Date: 29.09.21, Version: 5.1.5.

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is required. The .NET Framework will be installed automatically if the computer is connected to the internet.

    Supported decoders

    LokSound
    • LokSound 5
    • LokSound 5 MKL
    • LokSound 5 micro
    • LokSound 5 L
    • LokSound 5 XL
    • LokSound 5 DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro DCC Direct
    • LokSound 5 L DCC
    • LokSound 5 nano DCC
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO
    • LokSound 5 micro KATO USA
    • LokSound 5 Fx
    • LokSound V4.0
    • LokSound V4.0 M4
    • LokSound V4.0 M4 OEM
    • LokSound micro V4.0
    • LokSound XL V4.0
    • LokSound L V4.0
    • LokSound Select
    • LokSound Select direct / micro
    • LokSound Select OEM
    • LokSound Select L
    • LokSound V3.5
    • LokSound XL V3.5
    • LokSound V3.0 M4
    • LokSound micro V3.5
    LokPilot
    • LokPilot 5
    • LokPilot 5 DCC
    • LokPilot 5 micro
    • LokPilot 5 micro DCC
    • LokPilot 5 L
    • LokPilot 5 L DCC
    • LokPilot 5 Basic
    • LokPilot 5 Fx
    • LokPilot 5 Fx DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0
    • LokPilot V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0 PX
    • LokPilot V4.0 M4
    • LokPilot micro V4.0
    • LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V4.0
    • LokPilot Fx V4.0
    • LokPilot Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Fx Nano V1.0
    • LokPilot V3.0
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V3.0 M4
    • LokPilot V3.0 OEM
    • LokPilot micro V3.0
    • LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
    • LokPilot Basic
    • LokPilot Basic (LA)
    SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot 3
    • SwitchPilot 3 Plus
    • SwitchPilot 3 Servo
    • SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot Servo
    • SwitchPilot Servo (MA)
    • SwitchPilot Servo (2013)
    • SwitchPilot V2.0
    • SwitchPilot Servo V2.0
    SignalPilot
    • SignalPilot
    Others
    • Essential Sound Unit
    • Test coach EHG388
    • Smoke Unit (Gauge 0, G)
    • KM1 Smoke Unit
    • ESU digital interior light
    • MBW "Silberling" digital Interior light
    • Walthers ML8
    • Zeitgeist Models Zugspitzbahn Waggon
    • Pullmann n-Car "Silberling"

    5.1.5.

    • New Firmware 5.4.140 for LokPilot 5 family: Support for new Hardware Revision 5.1 of LokPilot 5 Decoders using new CPU revision.
    • Bugfix: LokPilot 5 Basic - Read decoder data.

    5.1.4.

    • New Firmware 5.4.139 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New CV 114 controls the fade-in time for light outputs. New CV 115 controls the fade-out time for light outputs. New CV 131 can now define the brightness level of outputs if the logical function "Dimmer" is active. Servo settings now allow the servo signal to remain enabled for each end position.
    • LokSound 5 micro E24 DCC renamed to LokSound 5 nano DCC.
    • Added Initial support for the upcoming LokPilot 5 Basic.

    5.1.3.

    • New Firmware 5.4.135 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: New lighting effect Servo Steam engine Johnson bar control. Bugfix for LokSound 5 L and LokSound 5 XL decoders: AUX15-AUX18 now can be any other light effect than Servo (before it was just servo output, now can be any logic level output if servo is not needed).
    • New Firmware 1.0.6. for SignalPilot: Added global flash frequency so that all leds of one signal can flash together (in synch). This is needed for example for belgian signals.
    • SignalPilot editing: If you add an additional signal, the turnout number is following the highest turnout number used so far. Also, if you edit the first turnout number of an signal, all other turnout numbers of the very same signal are adjusted, too. We also added numerous new signals.

    5.1.2.

    • New Firmware 5.4.132 füo LokSound, und LokPilot 5 Family: Improved slowing down when constant brake mode is enabled. ABC break mode trackvoltage threshhold reduced.
    • Motor settings- Presets for Softdrive C-Sinus Motor for LokSound 5 => CV 53 = 255.
    • SignalPilot: New Firmware 1.0.5: Turnout numbers from 253 working now. Added new signal aspects for SBB, ÖBB, SNCF, SNCB.
    • Write decoder data / Write Sounddata : Added  new notification settings in the Program settings to allow notification prior to firmware update.
    • Bugfixes: SwitchPilot 2 Servo have been detected as SwitchPilot 3 sometimes. SwitchPilot 3 Family: Current threshold of acknowledge increased => better CV reading accuracy.


    5.1.1.

    • Support for LokSound 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx, LokPilot 5 Fx DCC, SwitchPilot 3, SwitchPilot 3 Plus, SwitchPilot 3 Servo. New Firmware 5.4.130 for LokSound and LokPilot 5 family: New light effect "16 2/3 Hz Flickering"

    5.1.0.

    • New firmware 5.3.128 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: new implemented, improved AC- and DC-Analogmode. Support for SignalPilot (initial release). Bugfix: Soundsimulator no longer crashes if sound schedule is incorrectly. Comments are now also copied to and from Templates

    5.0.17.

    • New firmware 5.3.126 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 decoders: Fixes Servo issues in combination with ROCO Multimouse systems.

    5.0.16.

    • New TLS Version so that automatic update will work again from now on. New warning messages if output configuration is wrong. New Firmware 5.3.125 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: F16-F31 will now also follow RCN212, Section 2.3.7. Significantly improved Analog AC and DC motor control: Much better and smoother running on older motors.

    5.0.14.

    • Firmware 5.3.122 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 Familie: New light output mode: Digitl coupler Coil#2. Ditch Light type1 now has fade-in and fade-out. Added CV 122 Bit 3 to double the amount of steam chuffs when shunting mode is active. Load dependend sound: The sound schedule's acceleratin is now immediately following "Optinal / Primary Load". Bugfix: Output mode "Fliashing light" did not work properly with Grade crossing. Bugfix: Using Motorola Programming mode, now the correct outputs are flashing. Bugfix: Fixed SUSI-Problem with Brawa locomotives.

    5.0.13.

    • Firmware 5.3.115 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Fixed bug with grde crossing and flash lights. In Motorola programming, the right function outputs flashing now. Fixed scaleing bug of LokProgrammer Software.

    5.0.12.

    • Firmware 5.3.113 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: Motor current limit added. Special Options - Save function state added. Improved ABC brake section detection. Sound schedule: More transistions per each state. Load simulation: Acceleration and Speed in Soundschedule now follow CV3, CV4 values. New flag "Speed ignores speedtable" in sound schedule

    5.0.11.

    • Support for LokPilot 5 family
    • LokSound 5: fixed Soundcompiler Bug with or-conditions.
    • Firmware 5.1.105 for LokSound 5 and LokPilot 5 family: ZIMO ZACK train numbers.

    5.0.10.

    • Sound editor: Copy&Paste Bug for logic functions fixed.
    • Firmware 5.1.103 for LokSound 5 Family: Fixed a Bug in random functions in soundslots. New CV 245 adds waiting time for automatic coupler sequence

    5.0.9.

    • Soundsimulator - Actions => Reset Bits of Registers.
    • Read and write Decoder data: Optimisation for faster decoder detection.
    • Soundeditor: Default Size for Mute and Containers are changed
    • Firmware 5.1.101 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot Settings: Volume for each soundslot now up to 255 (instead of 128) for more volume. New audio quality 7.812 kHz / 8 Bits. Modified SUSI Support for Brawa locomotives. New light function Brake light: Light will automatically turn on while braking. Optimization for ZIMO HLU operation using Stein and MX9: More reliable detection. RailComPlus and M4 Master Decoder Synchronisation. BEMF: CV116 can have lower values down to 25 now for better control during slow speed. Small jump when stopping eliminated.

    5.0.8.

    • Read Decoderdata: Values for Servooutput Position B was not shown correctly sometimes.
    • Soundeditor: Double comment after opening a Multichannel Steam engine removed. Paste (Ctrl-V) improved performance. New Register "Current Speed" can be used in sound charts.
    • Firmware 5.1.85 for LokSound 5 family: Now you can enable F0, F1 - F30 for control in consist mode. F0 directional also (like NMRA). SUSI exended. Now you can also select SUSI Slave to control LokSound Decoders externally.

    5.0.7

    • New Firmware 5.0.78 for LoKSound 5 Decoders: Optimized motor control (more silent). Fixed bug when controlling Gauge 1 smoke units (KM-1, Kiss)

    5.0.6

    • Improved stability when writing LokSound 5 sound data
    • New menu Tools - LokProgrammer Device shows the hardware revision of the LokProgrammer used
    • New firmware 5.0.73 for LokSound 5 decoders: Now automatic detection with Märklin Central Station 3 and 32 functions works again. Registration on Mobile Station 1 works again. Drivestop available in Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 now

    5.0.5

    • New Firmware 5.0.71 for LokSound 5 decoders: New light effect "Servo Power Control". Bugfix: Constant brake distance did not work on speedstep 0. CV 23 and CV 24 adjustment did not work correctly.
    • Sound simulator: Sometimes did not reproduce "immediate/cross" transitions.
    • Sound simulator: Did hang sometimes on low performance computers. Fixed
    • Bugbix: When replacing sound files sometimes the volume settings were lost.

    5.0.4

    • new firmware 5.0.67 for LokSound 5 Family: Soundslot 1 and Soundslot 2 determine if the driving sound is on for Random sounds. LokSound 5 DCC Decoders now get back the 3-point speed control using CV 2, CV 6 and CV 6.
    • LokSound 5 family: Sound compiler sometimes left a state without sound sample too early occasionally.

    5.0.3

    • New Firmware 5.0.65 for LokSound 5 family: Fixed issue with Motorola address 2-4. Fixed SUSI idle level.
    • LokSound 5 Family: Improved Sound compiler: Code size reduction
    • Decoder "Measurement car EHG388 M4": Default values added.

    5.0.2

    • Fixed a but that ScaleTrains locomotives with LokSound 5 DCC have been reported as "restricted".
    • New Firmware 5.0.63 for LokSound 5 decoders: Added CV 135 to define the fade-in and fade-out time for the soundfader.
    • Added CV 23 and CV 24 (Acceleration and Deceleration adjustment) for NCE systems.
    • Fixed a bug that the brightness of function outputs is not correct after conversion from V4. Please reopen your V5 files and check the brightness of all function outputs if ok now!

    5.0.1

    • New Firmware 5.0.60 for LokSound 5 decoders: Brake function 1-3 new settings. CV 113 time doubled. New logical function "Acceleration/Deceleration off". Added CV 255.

    5.0.0

     

    • Support for the LokSound 5 Decoder family. Converter for conversion from LokSound 4 to LokSound 5 Decoders. See support pages for more details on these features.
    • Multiple bug fixes in the sound editor
    • Notification sound: If enabled, a sound can be played to indicate completion of sound writing.
    • Sound simulator: Timer accuracy increased
    • Virtual Drivers cab: New function buttons F29 to F32. Colours changed to better show the enabled functions.
    • Refer to the release notes that is included in the zip-file for more details.

    4.7.2

    • Added new firmware 4.17.9249 for all LokSound V4 decoders. Now, if CV 245,Bit 5 is enabled, the steam chuff trigger pulses would be cut into half if Shunting mode is active and the external sensor is used
    • Several bugfixes
    • Graphical user interface updated for Essential Sound Unit's random functions

    4.7.1

    • Support for Essential Sound Unit - Changing of CVs and Firmware update 5-0-18 to fix some Consisting issues
    • LokSound V4 - Steam (multi-channel), trigger condition not available for existing projects (depending on sound schedule).
    • LokSound V4 - State properties -> combo box preset is not displayed with ESU Smoke Unit.
    • LokSound V4 - Sound schedules with state transitions without destination can not be saved.
    • Soundeditor - Transition settings - condition true / false value default value true.

    4.7.0

    • LokSound V3.5 family - Soundslot can not be assigned in function mapping.
    • LokSound V3 - changed Soundslot name is not displayed or updated in combo box (sounds).
    • LokPilot Basic, SwitchPilot - manual CV input is missing.
    • LokSound V4 - writing the sound data from an imported LokSound V3 project is not possible.
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC - can not open or import .esu files.
    • LokSound V4 - when converting to an M4 project, the checked checkboxes of the Moment column will not be applied.
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1 - writing decoder data is not possible.
    • LokSound V4 / LokPilot V4 - writing decoder data with project convert and firmware update is not possible.
    • LokSound XL V4.0 - wrong mapping of Soundslots when importing a .esu project.
    • After deleting a Soundslot the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After import a template the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After changing the sound type, a NullReferenceException could occur when editing a state in the sound schedule.
    • New Firmware Version 4.16.9248 for LokSound Micro V4, LokSound Select direct / micro:
    • Bugfix in SUSI-Support

    4.6.2

     

    • New Decoder: Walthers ML8
    • New Firmware 4.16.9247 for all LokSound V4 , LokPilot V4 and LokSound Select decoders: New CV 179 determines the dceleration value that is used whn the logical function "Dynamic Brake" is active. This allows for real braking of the locomotive now
    • New Firmware 1.2.1415 for LokPilot Standard and LokPilot Nano: Bugfix: CV 4 was not followed when the "Virtual Drive Sound" was active

    4.6.1

    • General bugfix release

    4.6.0

    • New design for Sound simulator. Displays additional internal information during simulation

    4.5.3

    • New Firmware for LokSound V4, LokPilot V4: 4.15.9246, LokPilot Standard: 1.2.1408 and Digital Interior Lighting: 1.0.1461.
      • Consist control command via broadcast.
      • "Drive Hold" function for LokPilot decoders.
    • Fixed invalid display of LokSound V3.5 sound slots in the function mapping.
    • Support for Bachmann MK2F.
    • Soundslot preview did not work for all sound slots on LokSound Select.
    • Fixed display issues when using custom scaling / large font.
    • Fixed sound write issues with newer LokSound V4.0 decoders.

    4.5.2

    • Manual CV Input has been showed on decoders without CVs.
    • Some LokSound V3.0 M4 files opened conversion dialog instead of loading the project.
    • Firmware Version 1.0.1460 for MBW Silberling.
    • Disable virtual driver's cab and read write CVs during programming.
    • Name of sound slot 2 has not shown correctly oon LokSound Select steam projects.
    • Fixed keyboard shortcut behavior of momentary functions in the virtual drivers cab.
    • LokPilot Nano FX firmware 1.2.1407: Support for Motorola protocol.
    • Club car WGye Firmware 4.15.9243: Save current volume.
    • Adjusted bulletin formatting for long description text.

    4.5.1

      • Output mode Roco coupler was missing on LokPilot V4.0 DCC.
      • Firmware Version 1.2.1405 for LokPilot Standard Nano and LokPilot Standard Nano Fx.

    4.5.0 

    • Virtual command station uses momentary function settings from the current project.
    • Added sound selection CV to sound slot settings.
    • Fixed sound slot previrew for LokSound Select.
    • Added snap to grid function to sound schedule editor.
    • Added comments to sound schedule editor.
    • Start- and end state size is now changable.
    • Paste in sound schedule is now aware of the current scroll position.
    • Added flash size to extended decoder information.
    • Could not open .esux files of non-updateable decoders.
    • LokSound Firmware 4.15.9240: Added Heavy Load and Coast mode.

    4.4.24

    • Improved sound slot and phyisical output configuration user interface.
    • Display function icons of the current project to virtual command station.
    • Highlight current state in sound slot simulator.
    • Fixed problems with "changed" state.
    • Improved compatibility with LokSound XL V3.5 (Piko version)
    • New Firmware for ScaleTrains Tenderlight and Digital Interior Lighting.

    4.4.23

    • Fixed a bug where a firmware update could lead to an invalid decoder configuration.

    4.4.22

    • Fixed a bug that caused an invalid LokSound Select configuration when updating from 4.14.9202 or 4.14.9217.

    4.4.21

    • Added new RailComPlus locomotive icons (for Mobile Control II).
    • Fixed firmware version of LokPilot V3.0 FX.
    • Fixed LokPilot V3.0 RailCom settings.
    • Added locomotive address to overview sheet.
    • Fixed "Decoder version n/a is not supported" error.
    • Automatic project type conversion to target decoder. (Can be disabled at Program settings -> Automatic decoder type conversion).
    • Added support for Scale Trains Tender Light.
    • Added support for Club car WGye.
    • Added support for LokPilot Standard Nano V1.0


    Additional informationen

  • LokProgrammer PC-Software for 4th generation decoders

    Language: , Date: 27.07.18, Version: 4.7.2.

    Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is required. The .NET Framework will be installed automatically if the computer is connected to the internet.

    Supported decoders

    LokSound
    • LokSound V4.0
    • LokSound V4.0 M4
    • LokSound V4.0 M4 OEM
    • LokSound micro V4.0
    • LokSound XL V4.0
    • LokSound L V4.0
    • LokSound Select
    • LokSound Select direct / micro
    • LokSound Select OEM
    • LokSound Select L
    • LokSound V3.5
    • LokSound XL V3.5
    • LokSound V3.0 M4
    • LokSound micro V3.5
    LokPilot
    • LokPilot V4.0
    • LokPilot V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V4.0 PX
    • LokPilot V4.0 M4
    • LokPilot micro V4.0
    • LokPilot micro V4.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V4.0
    • LokPilot Fx V4.0
    • LokPilot Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1.0
    • LokPilot Fx Nano V1.0
    • LokPilot V3.0
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot V3.0 M4
    • LokPilot V3.0 OEM
    • LokPilot micro V3.0
    • LokPilot micro V3.0 DCC
    • LokPilot XL V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx V3.0
    • LokPilot Fx micro V3.0
    • LokPilot Basic
    • LokPilot Basic (LA)
    SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot
    • SwitchPilot Servo
    • SwitchPilot Servo (MA)
    • SwitchPilot Servo (2013)
    • SwitchPilot V2.0
    • SwitchPilot Servo V2.0
    Others
    • Essential Sound Unit
    • Test coach EHG388
    • Smoke Unit (Gauge 0, G)
    • KM1 Smoke Unit
    • ESU digital interior light
    • MBW "Silberling" digital Interior light
    • Walthers ML8

    4.7.2

    • Added new firmware 4.17.9249 for all LokSound V4 decoders. Now, if CV 245,Bit 5 is enabled, the steam chuff trigger pulses would be cut into half if Shunting mode is active and the external sensor is used
    • Several bugfixes
    • Graphical user interface updated for Essential Sound Unit's random functions

    4.7.1

    • Support for Essential Sound Unit - Changing of CVs and Firmware update 5-0-18 to fix some Consisting issues
    • LokSound V4 - Steam (multi-channel), trigger condition not available for existing projects (depending on sound schedule).
    • LokSound V4 - State properties -> combo box preset is not displayed with ESU Smoke Unit.
    • LokSound V4 - Sound schedules with state transitions without destination can not be saved.
    • Soundeditor - Transition settings - condition true / false value default value true.

    4.7.0

    • LokSound V3.5 family - Soundslot can not be assigned in function mapping.
    • LokSound V3 - changed Soundslot name is not displayed or updated in combo box (sounds).
    • LokPilot Basic, SwitchPilot - manual CV input is missing.
    • LokSound V4 - writing the sound data from an imported LokSound V3 project is not possible.
    • LokPilot V3.0 DCC - can not open or import .esu files.
    • LokSound V4 - when converting to an M4 project, the checked checkboxes of the Moment column will not be applied.
    • LokPilot Nano Standard V1 - writing decoder data is not possible.
    • LokSound V4 / LokPilot V4 - writing decoder data with project convert and firmware update is not possible.
    • LokSound XL V4.0 - wrong mapping of Soundslots when importing a .esu project.
    • After deleting a Soundslot the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After import a template the Soundslot name is not updated in 'Soundslot settings' and combo box (Sounds).
    • After changing the sound type, a NullReferenceException could occur when editing a state in the sound schedule.
    • New Firmware Version 4.16.9248 for LokSound Micro V4, LokSound Select direct / micro:
    • Bugfix in SUSI-Support

    4.6.2

     

    • New Decoder: Walthers ML8
    • New Firmware 4.16.9247 for all LokSound V4 , LokPilot V4 and LokSound Select decoders: New CV 179 determines the dceleration value that is used whn the logical function "Dynamic Brake" is active. This allows for real braking of the locomotive now
    • New Firmware 1.2.1415 for LokPilot Standard and LokPilot Nano: Bugfix: CV 4 was not followed when the "Virtual Drive Sound" was active

    4.6.1

    • General bugfix release

    4.6.0

    • New design for Sound simulator. Displays additional internal information during simulation

    4.5.3

    • New Firmware for LokSound V4, LokPilot V4: 4.15.9246, LokPilot Standard: 1.2.1408 and Digital Interior Lighting: 1.0.1461.
      • Consist control command via broadcast.
      • "Drive Hold" function for LokPilot decoders.
    • Fixed invalid display of LokSound V3.5 sound slots in the function mapping.
    • Support for Bachmann MK2F.
    • Soundslot preview did not work for all sound slots on LokSound Select.
    • Fixed display issues when using custom scaling / large font.
    • Fixed sound write issues with newer LokSound V4.0 decoders.

    4.5.2

    • Manual CV Input has been showed on decoders without CVs.
    • Some LokSound V3.0 M4 files opened conversion dialog instead of loading the project.
    • Firmware Version 1.0.1460 for MBW Silberling.
    • Disable virtual driver's cab and read write CVs during programming.
    • Name of sound slot 2 has not shown correctly oon LokSound Select steam projects.
    • Fixed keyboard shortcut behavior of momentary functions in the virtual drivers cab.
    • LokPilot Nano FX firmware 1.2.1407: Support for Motorola protocol.
    • Club car WGye Firmware 4.15.9243: Save current volume.
    • Adjusted bulletin formatting for long description text.

    4.5.1

      • Output mode Roco coupler was missing on LokPilot V4.0 DCC.
      • Firmware Version 1.2.1405 for LokPilot Standard Nano and LokPilot Standard Nano Fx.

    4.5.0 

    • Virtual command station uses momentary function settings from the current project.
    • Added sound selection CV to sound slot settings.
    • Fixed sound slot previrew for LokSound Select.
    • Added snap to grid function to sound schedule editor.
    • Added comments to sound schedule editor.
    • Start- and end state size is now changable.
    • Paste in sound schedule is now aware of the current scroll position.
    • Added flash size to extended decoder information.
    • Could not open .esux files of non-updateable decoders.
    • LokSound Firmware 4.15.9240: Added Heavy Load and Coast mode.

    4.4.24

    • Improved sound slot and phyisical output configuration user interface.
    • Display function icons of the current project to virtual command station.
    • Highlight current state in sound slot simulator.
    • Fixed problems with "changed" state.
    • Improved compatibility with LokSound XL V3.5 (Piko version)
    • New Firmware for ScaleTrains Tenderlight and Digital Interior Lighting.

    4.4.23

    • Fixed a bug where a firmware update could lead to an invalid decoder configuration.

    4.4.22

    • Fixed a bug that caused an invalid LokSound Select configuration when updating from 4.14.9202 or 4.14.9217.

    4.4.21

    • Added new RailComPlus locomotive icons (for Mobile Control II).
    • Fixed firmware version of LokPilot V3.0 FX.
    • Fixed LokPilot V3.0 RailCom settings.
    • Added locomotive address to overview sheet.
    • Fixed "Decoder version n/a is not supported" error.
    • Automatic project type conversion to target decoder. (Can be disabled at Program settings -> Automatic decoder type conversion).
    • Added support for Scale Trains Tender Light.
    • Added support for Club car WGye.
    • Added support for LokPilot Standard Nano V1.0


    Additional informationen

  • LokProgrammer PC-Software

    Language: , Date: 13.09.11, Version: 2.7.9

    Supported decoders:
    LokPilot / LokPilotXL
    LokPilotDCC / LokPilotXL DCC
    LokPilot M4
    LokPilot micro
    LokPilot Basic
    LokPilot V2.0 / LokPilotDCC V2.0
    LokPilot V3.0 / LokPilotDCC V3.0
    LokPilot ROCO
    LokPilot V3.0 OEM
    LokPilot V3.0 "Trix" LokSound2
    LokSound3
    LokSound V3.5
    LokSound V3.5 "Trix"
    LokSound micro
    LokSoundXL V1.2
    LokSoundXL V2.0
    LokSoundXL V2.1
    LokSoundXL V3.0
    LokSound V3.0 M4 LokSoundXL V3.0 M4
    mfx Sounddecoder von Märklin
    mfx Sounddecoder XL von Märklin
    SwitchPilot SwitchPilot Servo

    Additional informationen

LokSound Template Pack

  • Sound library for LokProgrammer 4.4.24 or newer

    Language: , Date: 20.09.17, Version: 1.9

    Install this collection of sounds, if you want to add further whistles, horns, bells, station announcements or other sounds to the soundprojects we offer. The LokSound Template Pack includes most of the ESU sounds in a easy to use manner. The LokSound Template Pack works for all LokSound V4.0 decoders in combination with the LokProgrammer software from version 4.2.24.

    Additional informationen

USB Driver

  • USB driver for Windows XP

    Language: , Date: 12.04.10, Version: 1.1.0

    Windows XP driver for the adapter cable shipped with the LokSound Programmer 53450.

    Additional informationen

  • USB driver for FDTI Chipset and Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8

    Language: , Date: 07.12.12, Version: 1.1.0

    Windows XP / Vista / 7 driver for the adapter cable shipped with the LokSound Programmer 53451. This Driver is for cable with FDTI chipset only. Usually, you don't Need this Driver for Windows 7 or Windows 8 (please try to use the built-in Driver), but if you find Problems you should install this one. Please REMOVE the cable from the Computer Prior to Installation. Also, you will Need Admin rights on your computer to install.

    Additional informationen

LokProgrammer - Beta software

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