Description
Soundtraxx ECO-21PNEM Econami Digital Sound Decoder
Steam Locomotives – 21 Pin NEM
This 1-amp digital steam sound decoder simply plugs into models equipped with an NEM-supported 21-pin socket.
Econami provides high-quality, 16-bit sound, Hyperlight lighting effects, and Hyperdrive2 advanced motor control for enhanced realism. New features include Flex-Map technology, an easy-to-use method for assigning any function to any function key.
Product Specifications:
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| Max. Motor Stall Current:1 | A | |
| Function Outputs: | 6 | |
| Max. Function Current: | 100mA (each output) | |
| Audio Amplifier: | 2W, 8-Ohm Load | |
| DCC Track Voltage: | 7.5V – 22V |
Econami Sound Samples
Soundtraxx DCC Decoder Manuals
Econami Features
- High-quality 16-bit sound
- 40+ sound effects and 12 polyphonic sound channels
- Selectable sound effects to fit most operating preferences: Select from popular prime movers and exhaust chuffs, 16 airhorns or whistles, and up to 7 bells. Econami also includes multiple selections for air compressors or airpumps, dynamos, and couplers.
- 7-Band Equalizer
- Function-activated brake with synchronized sound effects
- Updated, easy-to-use CV roster for customizing motor, lighting, and sound settings
- Up to six lighting outputs, allowing a selection from 20 Hyperlight lighting effects
- Back-EMF Hyperdrive2 advanced motor control
- Standard, 3-point, and user-adjustable speed curves
- 28-function support, plus directional and E-Stop functions
- Flex-Map function mapping technology: Allows you to map any of Econami’s effects to any F0-F28 function key, control directionality of lighting outputs, configure any effect to respond automatically to changes in direction and movement, and ability to map an effect to the emergency stop button if desired.
- Function-activated grade-crossing signal
- Function to improve switching operations: Activating Switching Mode will reduce throttle by 50% and inactivate all momentum CV settings, allowing the decoder to respond instantly to throttle changes.
- Support for easy CurrentKeeper installation to prevent momentary power losses during operation
- Compatible with NMRA DCC Standards & Recommended Practices

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