Zimo MS580 (Next18 direct plug-in) Sound Decoder

MS580

25x11x4mm 0.8A continuous / 1.5A peak Tantalums on board + 5V direct stay-alive (unlimited) or more via LifeLink/STACO01 Next18 direct plug-in 1W audio at 8 ohm 4 Functions

MS580 Next18 Direct plug-in with some on board stay-alive Tantalums MS580G Next18 Direct plug-in with 2 external GoldCaps for stay-alive

The MS580 sound decoder from Zimo is their primary Next18 sound decoder for the MS range, packed with all the features you have come to expect from Zimo, plus 4 AUX function outputs for lighting, smoke generators, auto-couplings etc.

The MS580 has a pair of 5V Tantalums on board (not 'G' version) and can have unlimited additional 5V Tantalums added directly for stay-alive, or you can connect more via a LifeLink or STAC01 connector.

A special 'G' version is also available without those Tantalums, but supplied with a pair of GoldCaps for external connection instead.

An additional +5V common is available for direct connection of LEDs (no need for resistors - dependent upon your LED type of course).

Technical Specification

• 1W audio power
• 8ohm speakers supported
• 16-channel output
• 11, 22 and 44 khz sounds supported
• 0.8A continuous motor output / 1.5A peak for short periods
• 4 AUX function outputs, max combined 0.6A
• 2 logic level outputs e.g. servo control / SUSI
• Energy storage support (5V Tantalums onboard - not 'G', unlimited additional 5V Tantalums direct connection) or more via LifeLink/STAC01. 'G' version supplied with 2 Goldcaps.
• 128 MBit memory
• Railcom
• DCC, DC-Analog, MM, AC-Analog, Mfx