Marklin Digital 60971 Mode D'emploi page 4

Intended Use
• This product can be used for fast programming of Märklin
mSD3 and mLD3 (60975, -976, -977, -978, -979, -982, -985,
-986, -987) decoders.
• Original locomotive decoders in Märklin locomotives from
the factory that are based on mSD3 and mLD3 can be
programmed with limitations.
• No additional voltage source may be connected to the
programmer. The 60971 Programmer is powered only by
means of the USB plug.
Safety Notes
• Use only in dry spaces
• Operate only on computers with USB ports
• When operating the 60971 Programmer the components
or connections on the Programmer, the adapter, or the
decoders connected to them, should not be disturbed.
• IMPORTANT! This unit has sharp edges and points that
are part of its design and function.
Important Notes
The operating instructions are a component part of this
product and must therefore be kept in a safe place and
accompany the product when the latter is transferred to a
third party.
Contents as Delivered
• 60971 Programmer
• Decoder connector adapter
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Requirements for Use:
• PC with Internet connections and 100 MB free memory
space for the software and 1 GB free memory space for
the project data.
• An available USB connection, USB 2.0 or higher
• FTDI driver software (Virtual COM Port driver, is installed
automatically)
• Microsoft® Windows XP™ or higher and a file archiver
• Software: mDT (download from the Märklin web page)
If Windows does not automatically recognize and install the
Programmer, you must download and install the chip driver
on the manufacturer's page www.ftdichip.com (VCP driver).
Use
The appropriate driver is installed automatically when the
Programmer is first connected to a PC with the operating
system Windows XP™ or newer. After that the programmer
is available to use and can be used with the mDT program.
1. Separate the adapter from the Programmer (plug connec-
tion).
2. Connect the decoder to be programmed to the adapter.
3. Then plug the adapter with the decoder into the Program-
mer again.
4. The decoder can now be read and/or programmed in
conjunction with the software mentioned above. The ex-
act sequence of steps is described in the instructions for
the software.