roco MultiMAUS User Manual

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SECTION 3 • APPENDIX
multi MAUS COMPATIBILITY – ALL USEABLE DEVICES
1. Previous Lokmaus systems
All ROCO digital devices which are based on X-Bus technology can be combined with the multi MAUS.
These include:
– Lokmaus 2 / PowerMouse / Lokmaus R3: 10760 / 10790 / 10860 / 10792,
– amplifiers 10761 and 10764,
– boosters 10762 and 10765,
– interface 10785,
– transformers 10718 and 10725,
– ROCO feeder tracks 42517 (RocoLine), 61190 (Roco
geo LINE),
and all ROCO add-on devices.
The ROCO Lokmaus Digital-is-Cool system – 1 10750 and central control unit 10751 – can be used with
the multi MAUS without restriction to all its functions. All you need is the 10759 translation device which
is connected directly (or via the 10758 distributor) to the “Slave” socket of the booster. You can then use
the Lokmaus 1 to control addresses 1 – 8 and the light plus one other additional function. The digital cranes
can also still be controlled by the Lokmaus 1. All decoders must be set to “14 speed steps” because the
Lokmaus 1 can only control this mode.
2. Add-on devices and decoders
The multi MAUS is compatible with X-Bus systems e.g. the Lenz Digital Plus System (X-Bus and XpressNet)
and the HKE digital system. For more detailed information on connecting the multi MAUS to these systems,
contact the respective manufacturer or consult a specialist or local dealer.
On a system controlled by the multi MAUS, you can use not only locomotives with ROCO locomotive
decoders but also vehicles with decoders from other manufacturers, as long as they are in line with the
NMRA / DCC standards.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with ROCO decoders if the necessary
room for installation is available. See the operating manual for the respective decoder.
USING LOCOMOTIVES WITHOUT A DIGITAL DECODER AND multi MAUS
Do not use locomotives without a decoder with the multi MAUS. The locomotive has a completely differ-
ent voltage supply and would cause very disruptive, high frequency noise. There is also a danger that the
motors would become damaged.
It is imperative that you do not connect a normal transformer on the same circuit parallel to the digital
controller. This could destroy the digital booster!
You can also equip existing locomotives with a locomotive decoder. This is a quick and easy process when
using ROCO locomotives with a digital interface because the decoder simply has to be plugged into a socket
inside the locomotive. You do not need to perform any mechanical work on these locomotives because the
space for the decoder is already provided. Instructions on how to install a decoder are also included in the
manuals for these locomotives.
Even locomotives made by other manufacturers can be equipped with ROCO decoders if the necessary
room for installation is available. If they are equipped with a digital interface the conversion is just as
easy as with a ROCO locomotive. If you wish to install the 10745 load-controlled locomotive decoder, the
locomotive will require a direct current motor or the existing all-current motor will need to be converted
to direct current before installation.

roco MultiMAUS Specifications

General

Brand	roco
Model	MultiMAUS
Category	Controller
Language	English