Lenz GmbH NMRA DCC SILVEplus Series Decoders

New! SILVER+ Series Locomotive Decoders

We are pleased to introduce our New SILVER+ Series decoders that incorporate the highest performance possible with Silent /Back emf capability, RailCom, unparalleled short and overload protection. Ultra-thin for tight places, the one-sided SILVER+ decoder introduces a radical change in both performance and economical price. The SILER + decoder is currently shipping.

Add to this all the high end DCC features common in Lenz Decoders, plus a broad array of advanced lighting features and function mapping capabilities. SILVER+ decoders have 2 (mini) or 5 built- in functions, which can be configured to one or more of the 29 NMRA defined DCC functions. The decoder operation (such as switching speed and braking delay) can also be configured by up to 3 additional function inputs.

All the SILVER and SILVER+ decoders come with our leading 10 year warranty and can have their software upgraded using the Digital Plus decoder programmer even after the decoder is installed in the locomotive.

Asymmetric DCC:

Location Specific Commands

When operating a model railroad it is often desired to have some trains under operator control and others running in the background.

Asymmetrical DCC allows your layout to come alive even if you only have one operator. You can also use asymmetrical DCC to enforce speed control through important sections of your layout or to stop a train in a siding, in the station, or before an occupied rail crossing. In order to achieve the operation you want with Asymmetric DCC, check out the different levels of block management units. (BM-1, BM-2, and BM-3).

Full Bi-Directional Capabilities

RailCom introduces a whole new generation of capabilities for DCC by providing for the first time the ability of a DCC decoder to communicate performance information back to the command station.

Fast locomotive identification

Decoder initiated information

Track train location

Fast read back of CV values while programming on the main

DCC command acknowledgement

Features include:

* Super smooth and silent high frequency back-emf motor control

* Full RailCom NMRA DCC Bi-directional support*

* Five function outputs rated at 500mA each (SILVERmini 2)

* Each function output supports F0-F28 with simplified function mapping

* Directional or independent lighting with dimming and special effects

* Support for automatic uncoupling control

* Asymmetric DCC support including directional stopping*

* Adjustable precision stopping control

* Low speed gear for switching operations

* Selectable for operation with 14/27, or 28/128 speed steps

* Operation on conventional DC layouts is possible or can be disabled

* Motor output = 1A continuous, 1.6A max, > 5 A stall (mini: .5 continuous, )

* Motor and function outputs protected

* Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing

* Support for all forms of programming as described in RP-9.2.1 & RP-9.2.3

* Supports service mode decoder lock

* Size: L 0.90" x W 0.65"x H 0.12" L 23mm x W 16.5mm x H 3.0mm

* Size: SILVER mini L.40” x W.30” x H .11”

*Note: the SILVER+ Direct and MP version decoder is suitable for motors that have very high (6 amps and more) stall currents but do not peak over 1.8 amps

	SILVERmini+	SILVERdirect+	SILVER+	SILVER21+
Maximum continuous current-carrying capacity of total decoder	0,5A	1.1A	1.1A	1.1A
Motor output - Continuous / peak / locked rotor stall	0.5A /0.8A	1.0A/ 1.8A/ >5 Amps	1.0A/ 1.8A/ >5 Amps	1.0A/ 1.8A/ >5 Amps
Functions/ current capacity	2 100mA each	4 100mA each	4 100 mA each	4 100 mA each
Total current-carrying capacity of function outputs	200mA	400mA	400mA	400mA
Harness	Wires	Direct Pins on board	NMRA 8 pin. plug	NMRA-21 socket for locomotives that have 21 pins
Size	L 0.40” W 0.30” H 0.11”	L 0.71" W 0.51" H 0.18	L 0.91" W 0.65" H 0.12	L.82" x W .61" x H .21"

*Patents Pending
**Digital plus by Lenz, trademarks of Lenz Elektronik GmbH

Warranty Information

SILVER+ PDF manual

SILVER21+ PDF manual

SILVERmini+ PDF manual