ZIMO MS decoder issue

[ngtrains.com]

Is anyone aware of an issue with ZIMO MS series decoders, specifically with the cv 153 limiting the run on on loss of DCC signal when equipped with stay alive capacitors.

 

I have used this feature with MX decoders without problem but now have a loco with an MS450 in it and despite setting cv153 to 15 which should stop the loco after 1.5 seconds it has no effect.

 

the decoder is a new MS450. It has the latest firmware installed. I am running it on a rolling road, powered by an NCE PowerCab and linked by USB to DecoderPro on my laptop.

 

I have no problem reading or writing to the Decoder either by handset or DecoderPro it just doesn’t seem to have any effect with this feature.

[peterm1]

I think there are still some glitches in the MS decoders. Is yours on the latest update? It's worth checking, but I think it's 4.241.

[ngtrains.com]

7 hours ago, peterm1 said:

It's worth checking, but I think it's 4.241.

It is and I tried the decoder on the previous version and then in looking for an answer to my issue upgraded it to the latest.

[Nigelcliffe]

I've seen glitches which involve the protocols available (CV12).   It may be worth experimenting with those, turning off the "not needed" ones.    (The glitches I saw with those were affecting RailCom behaviour, not power management ).  

 

Otherwise, suggest a support email to Zimo,  they usually answer if your issue is explained clearly.