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Standard Decoders

Standard decoders mean that you can control motor and one or more auxilliary/function outputs (for lighting, smoke etc.). These are NOT sound decoders. Choose based on size, motor power output, and required outputs.

Zimo standard decoders are probably the best available for fine motor control and offer a variety of CVs to assist in tuning outputs to get the best from your models.

Ask if you need help choosing! YouChoos holds stock of most of these decoders.

STANDARD Sized Decoders - for small O and OO
	Zimo MN330		30x15.3x2.5m 1.2A continuous / 2.5A peak Unlimited direct connection of 15V stay-alive (1000uF included) 10 Functions PluX22 Direct plug-in version MN330 replaces MX637P22 and MX633P22				MN330P22 PluX22 £34 MN330R 8pin on harness £36
	Zimo MN340		28x15.3x2.5mm 1.2A continuous / 2.5A peak Stay-Alive 1000uF/16V direct sample included or unlimited 16V direct 8 Functions 21pin 'D' (all full power) and 'C' (FA3-6 Logic Level) switchable by CV Replaces MX634 and MX638				MN340C 21pin (can be changed 'C'/'D' variants with CV change) £34
BUDGET Decoders (low cost but great spec) - while stocks last
	Zimo MX600		25x11x2mm - super thin 0.8A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16 4 Functions 8pin on wired harness version Affordable Zimo greatness!				MX600R 8pin wired £25
	Zimo MX615		8.2x5.7x2mm 0.5A continuous / 1A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16 4 Functions Available in 6pin direct plug-in version or wires-only version (may be supplied with 6pin or 8pin plug on the end) Zimo's smallest ever motor decoder! NOTE: should NOT be used on Analogue systems!				MX615N 6pin direct £25 limited stock MX615 Wires-only (may be supplied as R 8pin or F 6pin version) £25
MICRO Decoders - for small O, TT120 and N
	Zimo MN170		12x8.6x2.3mm 0.7A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16/STACO 6 Functions full power plus 2 Logic Level Available in 6pin direct plug-in version (N) or 6pin on harness (F) or 8pin on harness (R) MN based on MS technology Replaces MX617				MN170N 6pin Direct £34 MN170F 6pin plug on wired harness 'F' version £36 MN170R 8pin on wired harness 'R' version £36
	Zimo MN180		13.3x9.5x2.6mm 0.7A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive via solder pads to max 15000uF/15V 4 Functions +4 Logic Level Next18 direct plug-in interface MN based on MS technology				MN180N18 Next18 £34
	Zimo MN300		18x10.5x3.1mm 1A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive up to 15000uF/16V direct (sample 1000uF cap included) or greater via LifeLink/SACC16/STACO 6 Functions Available in 6pin wired (F) version, 8pin wired (R) and PluX16 Direct plugin versions Replaces MX630				MN300F 6pin wired £36 MN300R 8pin wired £36 MN300P16 PluX16 direct plugin £34 temp out of stock
	Zimo MN160		13x7.5x1.6mm 0.5A continuous / 1A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16 4 Functions Available in 6pin direct plug-in version, right-angled pin version or wires-only version (may be supplied with 6pin or 8pin plug on the end)				MN160N 6pin direct £34 limited stock available MN160L 6pin direct right-angled £34 limited stock held MN160 wires only £36
	Zimo MN140		13.5x8.7x2.3mm E24 Standard Decoder @ 0.7A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive 1000uF/16V direct (sample included with MN140) 8 Functions (full power) + 2 logic level E24 (Next28) Direct Interface				MN140 E24 Direct £36
	Zimo MX616		8x8x2.4mm 0.7A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16 6 Functions Available in 6pin direct plug-in version or wires-only version (may be supplied with 6pin or 8pin plug on the end)				MX616N 6pin direct obsolete MX616 Wires-only (may be supplied as 'R' 8pin or 'F' 6pin on harness) obsolete
	Zimo MX617		13x9x2.5mm 0.8A continuous / 1.5A peak Stay-Alive via LifeLink/SACC16/STACO1 4 Functions Available in 6pin direct plug-in version or wires-only version (may be supplied with 6pin or 8pin plug on the end)				MX617R 8pin on wired harness 'R' version obsolete MX617F 6pin on wired harness 'F' version obsolete MX617N 6pin direct plugin 'N' version obsolete
SPECIALIST Decoders
	Zimo MN250 5V motor decoder		9.9x7.5x2.1mm 5V low voltage motor output @ 0.5A continuous / 0.8A peak Stay-Alive 2x mini GoldCaps direct (included with MN250) 4 Functions Wires only				MN250 Wires only £55 limited stock available
HIGHER-POWER STANDARD Decoders - for O and hungry OO
	Zimo MX635		25x15x4.7mm 1.8A continuous / 2.5A peak 16V direct stay-alive 10 Functions High power 8pin on wired harness version Direct connection of 16V capacitors for stay-alive				MX635R 8pin wired £42 MX635P22 PluX22 £40
	Zimo MX636		25x15x3.5mm 1.8A continuous / 2.5A peak 16V direct stay-alive 8 Functions 21pin direct plug-in version				MX636D 21pin £40