ZIMO MSTAPK DCC Decoder Test and Connector Board - Small Scale

ZIMO MSTAPK DCC Decoder Test and Connector Board - Small Scale


The ZIMO MSTAPK Decoder Test and Connector Boards are the perfect accessory for use with the MXULFA, MX10, and other ZIMO products for updating the decoder software, downloading sound projects and testing all types of decoders.  

Most features of the ZIMO MSTAPK can be used with older ZIMO digital systems and other third-party systems and products as well.

The features of these Test Boards include:

• Support for the plugs on all current ZIMO decoder interfaces (as of mid-2023)
• NEM 651 - NMRA 6-pin
• NEM 652 - NMRA 8-pin
• NEM658 - PluX12,-16, and -22
• NEM660 - 21MTC
• NEM668 - Next 18
• from subminiature decoders to PluX decoders for tracks N, TT, H0, 0, etc.
• suitable for MX decoders as well as for all MS and MN types
• equipped with decoder interfaces PluX12, -16, -22, Next-18, 21MTC, NEM651, NEM652, as well as a terminal block for connecting wired decoders

Note : In the case of decoders with 21MTC interfaces of the MX generation, the LEDs for the function outputs from FA5 may display incorrectly.

• Two versons MSTAPK for small scales, MSTAPG for all types of connection
• Connection to MXULFA or ZIMO command station, or other digital command centres via two position screw terminal block to "TRACK" connection
• Optional "SUSI" cable included if necessary
• Capable of testing NEM or NMRA 21MTC spec decoder function outputs

The following equpiment are provided on the board for decoder testing:

• DC motor
• Test speaker (1 Watt)
• LEDs for 15 function outputs
• Wire connections to external loads

MSTAPK (or MSTAPG) is connected output of the MXULFA, ZIMO MX10 or other DCC command station via a two position screw terminal block. There is no additional supply needed.

The "SUSI" ports of MXULFA or MX10 and MSTAPK can be connected to dramaticly increase the speed of loading sound files as compared to using the standard "TRACK" connection.  "SUSI" is automatically connected to the "SUSI" interface of MSTAPK for decoders with the PluX, 21MTC, or Next18 interfaces.

The "SUSI" connection for the boards are configured in parallel by using the two "SUSI" plugs to create a daisy chain allowing a user to simultaneously load sound files on multiple decoders.  Each decoder must be connected to its own Decoder Test and Connector Board (MSTAPK).