Märklin 60983 4-Channel Digital Solenoid Accessory Decoder for Turnouts, Signals & Uncouplers

Control up to four solenoid accessories—turnouts, signals, uncoupling tracks—directly from your Märklin digital layout with this compact decoder. Each output delivers a powerful 1 A pulse, adjustable from 0.5 to 2 seconds, ensuring reliable switching even for older or stiff mechanisms.

Overview

The Märklin 60983 is a digital accessory decoder designed for the Märklin Motorola system (MM1/MM2). It decodes commands from your central station or mobile station and converts them into momentary pulses to drive solenoid devices. With four independent outputs and a total current capacity of 4 A, it can handle multiple accessories simultaneously. Addressing is done via DIP switches, allowing you to set any address from 1 to 255 without a programming track. The decoder is powered directly from the digital track, so no separate power supply is needed. It features screw terminals for secure connections and short-circuit protection for each output.

What stands out

• Four independent outputs for solenoid accessories
• Adjustable pulse duration (0.5–2 seconds) via DIP switches
• Wide address range (1–255) set by DIP switches
• Direct track power supply (16–24 V AC/DC)
• Short-circuit protection on all outputs
• Compatible with H0, Z, 1, and G gauges
• Compact design for under-baseboard or trackside mounting

Technical details

• Digital protocol: Märklin Motorola (MM1, MM2)
• Number of outputs: 4
• Maximum output current per channel: 1 A
• Maximum total current: 4 A
• Operating voltage: 16–24 V AC/DC (from track)
• Connection: screw terminals
• Addressing: DIP switches, range 1–255
• Pulse duration: adjustable 0.5–2 s
• Short-circuit protection: yes
• Mounting: under-baseboard or trackside

Our verdict

A robust and flexible accessory decoder that simplifies wiring and control of solenoid devices on Märklin digital layouts. Its adjustable pulse duration and high current capacity make it suitable for a wide range of accessories.