ESU LokPilot 5 DCC – 8-pin NEM652 decoder – item 59620

The LokPilot 5 DCC is a “pure-bred” DCC decoder. 14 to 128 speed steps are as natural as 2- and 4-digit addresses. Up to 32 functions can be triggered.
The LokPilot 5 DCC decoder can be used on analog DC railways. The maximum speed can be set separately and it switches between the operating modes fully automatically “on-the-fly”. Usually nothing needs to be set.

Functions
Depending on the interface version, each LokPilot 5 DCC decoder offers at least 10 amplified function outputs with 250mA output current each. In the versions with PluX22 or 21MTC interface, 4 outputs are added to control servos or logic level outputs. All important lighting functions are available. The brightness of each output can be adjusted separately.

Engine control
The engine control of the LokPilot 5 DCC has been fundamentally improved again. A variably adjustable PWM clock frequency from 10kHz to 50kHz ensures super quiet operation, especially with bell-armature motors – the typical “hum” is a thing of the past. The load control can now be adapted to difficult cases with up to 10 CVs. The unique “Autotune” function enables the decoder to be automatically calibrated to the motor.
With up to 1.5A motor current, the LokPilot 5 DCC decoder provides enough juice even for older motors.

Operational safety
If required, a PowerPack can be connected to the LokPilot 5 DCC to bridge dirty rail sections.

Protection
All function outputs and the motor output are protected against overload.