Lenz GmbH NMRA DCC Silver Series Decoders

New! Silver Series Locomotive Decoders

Lenz GmbH is pleased to announce our newest member in our decoder line-up. The New Silver Series come with highest performance possible with 6^th generation Load Compensation (or "BACK EMF") , Silent Drive for exceptionally quiet performance.

Asymmetric DCC for location specific commands using our BM Series for Block management (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).

Ultra Thin! for tight spaces- one sided

NMRA 8 pin plug

Silver Mini is delivered with wires and offr two functions out outs and all the Silver Series motor control

At left the new Silver Direct, with embedded NMRA pins for easy drop in installation. Of course, with all the Silver Series capabilities.

At left is the new Silver-21, it has on-board 21 pin socket, for NMRA designed 21 pin equipped locomotives.

Asymmetrical 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.

Features include:

Super smooth and silent high frequency back-emf motor control.
Asymmetrical 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, 1.8A max, > 5 A stall.
Motor and function outputs protected
Four function outputs rated at 100mA each with advanced function mapping
Directional or independent lighting with dimming and special effects.
Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing
Support for programming on the mainline (operations mode programming)
Support for all form of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3
Supports service mode decoder lock
Size: L 0.91" x W 0.66"x H 0.12" L 23mm x W 16.6mm x H 2.9mm
Silver MINI W has two functions outputs and the size is L 0.43" x W 0.35"x H 0.11, L 11mm x W 9mm x H 2.8 mm (Mini-W)

Motor control
The decoder has a high-frequency control (23kHz). To adapt it to the type of locomotive used, you can simply choose between different motor types. These individual motor types include parameter sets which have been specially adapted to the respective models. Moreover, it is also possible to carry out fine-tuning via various CVs.

The minimum, maximum and mid speed can be set; the decoder adapts the characteristic speed line dynamically to ensure a steady, even curve. It is also possible to program an individual characteristic speed curve.

Overload protection
The decoders are protected against overloading, short circuits and overheating.

Starting and braking delay
The starting and braking delays can be set independently of each other. These delays can be enabled and disabled via a function by pressing the key of the digital system once.

Constant braking distance
A special feature of the Silver decoder provides for a constant braking distance independent of the current speed of the locomotive. This feature is important for model railway operators who install automatic stopping sections in their layouts.

Switching speed
The shunting speed can be set via a function; it halves the speed.

ABC = simple signal stop and slow approach using Asymmetrical DCC

You can carry out a particularly simple signal stop using the ABC braking module. Combined with the constant braking distance, precise on-the-spot stopping in front of red signals is not a problem.

The signal indication "Slow approach/Caution" does not pose a problem; the respective speed can be set via a CV in the decoder.

You can operate all functions during the signal stop or slow approach - you can even reverse away again from the red signal.

Push-pull train control
A push-pull train control can be set if the ABC braking module BM2 is used. There are two different options: push-pull operation with and without intermediate stops. The latter also takes slow-approach sections into account. The stopping time at the end of the track and at the intermediate stops is set at between 1 and 255 seconds via a CV.

Function outputs
Four function outputs can be mapped to the functions of the digital system according to NMRA specifications.

Lighting effects
Different lighting effects can be set at the four function outputs:

Setting the brightness (dimming), can be switched via a function as desired
Mars light
Gyra light
Strobe and double strobe
Different settings for random flickering (ideal for a steam locomotive’s fire box)
Flashing
Ditch Lights

	Silver Mini-W	Silver Direct	Silver-MP	Silver -21
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 0.43” W 0.35” H 0.11”	L 0.71" W 0.51" H 0.18	L 0.91" W 0.66" 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 Series Manual

Silver Series Mini Manual

Silver Direct Manual

Silver-21 Manual