According to Spur G Blog the first production of ZIMO’s MX10 command station will finally get under way next month (Nov 2014).
Fulfilling the pre-order list will take several months before the “readily available” state will be reached. First batch is a “German only” language version.
My friend Art (the North American importer) has had a pre-production sample for some time, very nifty stuff and a big step up from the MX1.
As it should be considering the length of development!
I was looking into that system, hoping it would have more than 10 amps capacity.
After all the shifting specifications published, I’ll have to see what it does by actual measurements.
Greg
Greg, the MX10 is to have a 12 amp and 8 amp output.
The 8 amp is for programming and running and both can be tied together for 20 amps per the original design.
There is an old English manual at the Zimo site. I played with the pre-production unit briefly and found the color touch screen a nice feature.
I will be interested in whether the older handhelds will work on this system and can the old systems be used as boosters on the MX10. My present unit has internal jumpers and can be configured as a booster.
I have seen information on and off about the 2 outputs being able to be strapped together, and one lately says yes, you can strap them, BUT the sum is not 12 + 8, but something significantly less.
I’ll need verification before I purchase one… but I need boosters that will go the full 24 (or higher) and over 10 amps.
I need about 2 or 3.
Let me know when Axel gets them please.
Greg
I’ll find out what Art at ZIMO Agency of North America knows about the precise details - the latest ones.
I read the posts about the 20A capability, too. But I like to see the answer from the mfg, together with the “how to” write-up/schematic and a few measurements regarding max current at max voltage.
I’ll never need the much umph, but it’s nice to know just what is delivered.
As far as the hand-helds go, latest I heard back to MX31 i.e. units that can display all the info that the MX10 provides. That leaves out any of the older models, MX21 and back.
PS As mentioned the first batch(es?) will be the German version. It’s anyone’s guess how long it will be for the English version.
Hans or anyone,
Where do I read up on this DCC stuff.
I need to get some now.
Ich kann Deutsch lesen, auch.
Français, aussi
Thanks, Danke, Merci
Don:
You may want to Google “dcc basics”. That should be more than sufficient to get you a familiarized with its implementation, terms and functions.
On the max amperage output: Peak amps 24A
Backwards compatibility: the MX 10 has two CAN-bus connections
one with 6 conductors for the old CAN-bus functions just like the MX1
the second one with 8 conductors for the new MX32 type hand-helds and the other components which are layed out for the MX 10.
Capability/usefulness of the old throttles will depend on the graphic display, which to me means they are slightly “dumber” throttles.
Don Howard said:
Hans or anyone,
Where do I read up on this DCC stuff.
I need to get some now.
Ich kann Deutsch lesen, auch.
Français, aussi
Thanks, Danke, Merci
Don,
When I started on that journey (2000) someone recommended: “Digital Command Control - the comprehensive guide to DCC” ISBN 91-85496-49-9
It will give you the basics i.e. how it works and the principles behind it - yes, it’s probably outdated in many ways, but just like basic electrical laws don’t change, the very basics of DCC are still the same with a lot of stuff built on top of those basics.
I have some practical observations and experience on my site… you will find the DCC section easily… on the main menu.
Greg
Nice going Greg, I read the introduction and grinned from ear to ear. 
Yes, my site is also infused with personal opinion and hopefully some humor!
I wonder what the constant current the system can put out is? Peak amps is different from continuous.
Regards, Greg
Greg Elmassian said:
Yes, my site is also infused with personal opinion and hopefully some humor!
I wonder what the constant current the system can put out is? Peak amps is different from continuous.
Regards, Greg
Greg,
ZIMO states a 600w power supply is required to get max. output (up to 25A current on the track i.e. 25A @24V)
Greg, when i get ready to move to DCC, can’t i just pay you?
Hah! My hobby could never pay for my habits ha ha!
But, I’d be happy to help in any way I can, and if you are ever in San Diego, we can spend a number of hours, that has been most profitable, the actual “hands on” helps people “get it”…
Greg