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- Page 1 GAUGEMASTER PRODIGY EXPRESS DCC01 USER MANUAL Version 1.3 2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S 1. Getting Started Introduction Specifications and Features Quick Start Connecting to Your Layout Running a Loco Controlling Accessory Functions 2. Recalling Locos Saving Locos Deleting Locos Emergency Stopping Speed Steps Overload and Short Circuit... -
Page 3: Getting Started
Introduction Note Although there are Quick-start instructions on the back of the Cab/ Handheld, please read these instructions thoroughly to better understand and enjoy your Prodigy Express DCC system. Specifications and Features Input: 13-16 volts DC, 2 Amps. It comes with a universal switching power supply (good for USA and Europe) Output: DCC signal with 13.8 VA, for HO and N scales... -
Page 4: Recalling Locos
When you enter a new loco address (an address that has not been stored in the Cab’s memory) Prodigy Express will set 28 speed steps as the default setting for that address. In order to operate your loco properly, you may need to change the speed steps setting to match the decoder’s speed steps. -
Page 5: Programming Decoders
Reading Loco’s Decoder Values on the Program Track The Prodigy Express DCC system gives you the ability to read back CV values of a decoder equipped loco on the Program Track. This feature is useful if you do not remember the decoder address or what CV val- ues your decoder has. -
Page 6: Consisting
Consisting Sometimes more than one loco is needed to haul heavy loads. These grouped locos are known as a multi- ple unit or a consist. The Prodigy Express DCC system allows you to build consists quickly and easily. Advanced Consisting You can only apply Advanced Consisting to a mobile decoder that has CV19 to support this feature. -
Page 7: More About Decoder Read Back
Not all decoders support the read back feature. Although Prodigy Express has read back functions, it may still fail to read back the decoders. This does not mean that your Prodigy Express is defective. No DCC sys- tem in the world is able to read all decoders 100%. This will not affect the operation of the decoder because you are always able to program your decoder. -
Page 8: General Trouble Shooting
7. The current loco speed command may not match the decoder’s speed steps. Reprogram your decoder’s address. When you program the decoder with Prodigy Express it will automati- cally set the decoder’s speed steps to 28/128. Select 28 or 128 speed steps on the base unit and then try to run the loco. -
Page 9: Special Trouble Shooting
If the Link light is on and the analog loco does not buzz, it is a defec- tive Program Track output. Your Prodigy Express system is designed as a quick and easy introduction into DCC, replacing the hand set with any of the Prodigy Advance controllers will expand the system with additional features. This will include accessory decoder and route operation –... - Page 10 The MAIN / PROG / TRACK and DATA icons are displayed in programming and (READ) modes.
- Page 11 The LCD main display icons are used in all operation to display both numbers and symbols Function icons are displayed when operating loco functions FWD / REV and SPEED icons display the loco speed and direction of travel The LAMP icon (F0) illuminates when the loco lights are activated...
- Page 12 The table below can be used to list loco address and special functions...
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