Marklin M84 Decoder Part 1: Unboxing and Basic Functions

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Unboxing and explanation of the basic functions of the Marklin M-84 switch decoder.
Part 2 Explains adding a Circuit Track:
• Marklin M84 Decoder Pa...
We show you how to set an address, and how to register the M-84 to the CS3 Central Station from Marklin.
We also show how to use the 8 inputs for manually switching the relays (similar to the 7244 universal relay). These inputs on the "topside" of the decoder can be activated by push button switches, contact tracks, reed-switches and more. They allow an analog activation of the particular port on the decoder, much like activating a relay in the old days.
You can find this decoder on our website:
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The operation of the older K-84 decoders is in principle the same. They will not have the feedback to the CS3, because they lack the MFX feedback function. But this video may still help you in explaining the basic operation of these decoders.
Always read the instruction manuals, and remember that the official instructions should always take precedent over what we show you here.

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@alvarosousalinhadonorte-mo7218 2 жыл бұрын

Once more thank you for all your support. When I commented one of your videos, I did not saw that you were a store from Marklin, not Marklin itself, but this is what Marklin should do! Believe me that I learn more from your videos, than the answers I have from Marklin itself. Thank you, and please go on making videos like this.

@janmogensen2619 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable and informative.

@ajckids 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tristangurtner679 3 жыл бұрын

Super vidéo très bien expliquée !!! 👍👌

@runeljungstrommer331 3 жыл бұрын

Very instructive, many thx!

@ajckids 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@runeljungstrommer331 2 жыл бұрын

Will you show this decoder connected to Märklin Loco-transfer 72941?

@mislomislo7456 7 ай бұрын

Hello, Thank you for this video. Please, what happens if there is incoming link signal related to one switch at the same time? E.g. inputs 1 and 2 switched on simultaneously..

@ajckids 6 ай бұрын

They would both be activated. If it would be an odd situation where one output wants to set a turnout to *straight*, and the other output would want to set the same turnout to *curved*, the one who gives up the earliest will loose.

@TON5021 3 жыл бұрын

Great ! Very helpful thank you ! It's possible config with only mobile station Marklin ? It"s possible to dim LEDs with M83 or it's only possible with M84 ?

@ajckids 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can configure the M84 with a Mobile Station as well. With advanced steps (this requires CV value programming) the M83 offers many light functions including dimming.

@Brandflugan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for your great videos! Do you know if the M84 connected with a switched pack power box should be connected to the tracks as well? How could it be connected to the CS otherwise :/

@ajckids 2 жыл бұрын

The M-84 will need the digital signal. So it does need to be connected to your digital controller (CS). You can connect it directly to the track output of the CS. You can also connect it to the track. The input on the bottom right of the M84, marked with the brown and red dot, is where you connect the two wires. I try to show this at the 4:44 minute mark in the video. Thank you Markus and have fun! with a Howdy from Texas to you.

@Brandflugan 2 жыл бұрын

@@ajckids thanks a lot for your answer! Now I don't have to worry that I might short circuit anything

@SlavaUkraini85 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thanks! Do you know if you can use the M84 to use uncoupling tracks?

@ajckids 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Panzerkeks 85! Thank you for the great question! For uncoupling tracks, and other solenoid (electromagnet) items that need to only be actuated for a second (fraction of a second), you should use the Marklin M-83 decoder, like the 60832. You could compare the M-84 in its most basic form as a set of 4 light switches in your house (all on/off switches). You could compare the M-83 in its most basic form as a set of 4 doorbell switches in your house (only on when pushed). The most common solenoid items are your turnout motors, uncouplers, and older (analog) semaphore signals. Happy modelling! Ajckids

@aliceburgoyne4371 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajckids Do you have a video about setting up an M83? I can't get my CS3 to recognise it or how to set up uncoupling tracks. I guess it's the same as M84. Marklin have instructions how to do this but it's in German only (streaming.maerklin.de/public-media/MM/02-2018/Fo_4_CS3_praktisch_einsetzen_MM_2018_02.pdf). English speaking markets of no interest presumably. I can't make head nor tail of it.

@erik.lindberg89 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx, trying to read up on märklin digital before buying it, this is the first time someone has explained the difference! The video was very informative too! I'll watch the rest now.

@ajckids 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the registration is the same with the CS3, so it should recognize it. Start over with setting a simple address (1?) to the decoder and see if you can get it to respond.

@fastloud24supercarsonhighw42 Жыл бұрын

Hallo.. I have a question: my layout will need 15x M84. My problem occurs when I connected more than 5x M84. All M84 switch on/off bythemselve when a loco is running on the track. Fyi I am using DCC in CV Configuration and set up the 8addresses. Any idea why? Thank you

@ajckids Жыл бұрын

How are these M84's connected? All separately to the digital power, or in series, or through a 60822?

@geoffwalker315 2 жыл бұрын

Can it be used for Block Switching?

@ajckids 2 жыл бұрын

I think you can use it as block switching in two ways: By sending occupation signals through a S-88 feedback module to the Central Station, and programming the CS3 what it needs to do, or more simplified by letting the occupancy detectors control the M-84 directly by wiring their input pulses to the ports 1-8 on top.