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- Page 1 LT1 Decoder & LocoNet Cable Tester Digitrax, Inc. 2443 Transmitter Road Panama City, Florida USA 32404 Support: helpdesk.digitrax.com www.digitrax.com Digitrax Manuals & Instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the latest version of all manuals & for available firmware updates.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents 1.0 Introduction
Digitrax Decoder Manual – Reference for Digitrax Decoders There are many different combinations of Digitrax components that can be used to set up a layout control system that is right for you. You can combine Digitrax products with compatible decoders, boosters and computer software made by other companies that build compatible equipment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.1.1 Function 0 (F0) Headlights Forward and Reverse ..21 10.1.2 Functions 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 ........21 10.1.3 Function 2 (F2) Momentary Operation ......21 10.2 Functions 10 through 28 (F10 - F28) .........21 10.3 Fn Info+.................21 © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 4 10.4 Troubleshooting Function Operation ........22 11.0 Programming & Reading Your Digitrax Decoders ....22 11.1 Setting Up a Programming Track ........23 11.2 Using Quick Decoder Setup ..........24 11.3 Read and Write Configuration Variables ......25 11.4 Programming On The Mainline ..........26 11.5 Programming Error Messages ...........28 11.6 Configuration Variable (CV) Programming Notes: ...28...
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Page 5: Quick Start Guide
LT1 Decoder and LocoNet® Cable Tester Zephyr Express Unpacking 2.2 Before You Begin Before you begin ensure that the Throttle Knob is turned all they way to STOP and the Direction/Brake Lever is set to BRAKE © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 6: Connect Your Dcs52
2. Locate the two terminals labeled RAIL A and RAIL B on the grey termi- nal strip. Connect wires from your track to these terminals, one for each rail. It does not matter which rail is connected to which terminal. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 7: Turn On Track Power
Press the Power/Back Key to toggle track power on and off. The Track Status Indicator will be lit ON green when the DCS52 is in normal Command Station mode and track power is ON. When track power is off the Track Status Indicator will not be lit. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 8: Select And Run A Non-Dcc Locomotive
For now we will assume you are using a new DCC-equipped locomo- tive with and address that is set to 03. If you do not know the decoder’s address please refer to section 11.2 for details on reading and setting a decoder address. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 9: Preparing Your Locomotives
Your dealer is your best resource for selecting the correct decoder for you loco- motives and tips on installation. We also have our complete Decoder Manual included with this set for all the information you’ll need on setting up Digitrax decoders. There is also a wealth of information on our website, www.digitrax.com, including a decoder selector and may tips and tricks for... -
Page 10: Dcs52 Front Panel
The Track Status Indicator is lit when Track Power is on and being pro- vided to the track. If this indicator is not lit Track Power is turned off or the booster is short circuited. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 11: Dcs52 Keypad
The Power/Back Key is primarily used to turn track power on or off. During normal operation pressing the Power/Back Key will toggle track power on or off as indicated by the Track Status Indicator discussed in © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 12: Dcs52 Display
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Local Throttle Active sp 0 % 0003 4. Loco Info Area 5. Jump Throttle Area 6. Scrolling Help Text 7. Soft Key Bar Fn+00 Active Info+ © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 13 “F” and an arrow or a “R” and an arrow. If a loco is currently selected this icon will be green with flashing smoke coming from the smokestack. If no loco is selected the icon will be gray with no smoke. Finally, the © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 14: Dcs52 Rear Panel And Connections
PS314 The DC IN connection is where your PS314 connects to your DCS52. Only the Digitrax PS314 should be used to power your DCS52. RAIL A & B is where your track is connected to the DCS52. One rail con- nects to RAIL A and one connects to RAIL B. -
Page 15: Connecting The Zephyr Express To Your Track
If the Track Status Indicator is unlit, press the Power\Back Key to turn track power on. When power is being provided to the track the Track Status Indicator will be lit. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 16: How To Select And Run Trains
“default” address “03”. This means that when you take a Digitrax decoder out of the package and install it in your loco, you can select address “03” on your throttle and run the decoder. The first Configuration Variable (CV) programmed by most users is the decoder’s... -
Page 17: Selecting An Analog Locomotive
To avoid heat build up in your locos without decoders, Digitrax recommends that analog locos NOT be left sitting on DCC powered track for long periods of time when they are not running. -
Page 18: Dispatching Addresses Or Consists
Occasionally it is necessary to override this interlock to gain control of a loco that is “lost” for whatever reason. This override is called stealing. When steal- © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 19: Locomotive Speed And Direction Control
Text line will say “Local Throttle braking” and stop at the brake rate set up in the DCS52. As the loco slows to a stop, the speed percentage displayed in the Loco Info Area will decrease to 0%. Move the Direction Control Lever to the FORWARD or REVERSE posi- © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 20: Emergency Stop
0 key. Press the 0 key again to turn it off. The corresponding function number will go blue for on and grey for off in the Function Bar area of the display. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 21: Function 0 (F0) Headlights Forward And Reverse
C Soft Key labeled “Fn Local Throttle Active Info-”. sp 0 % 0003 NOTE: The functions controlled by keypad still correspond to the status of the A Soft Key, “Fn+00”, “Fn+10”, and “Fn+20”. Fn+00 Active Info- © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Function Operation
CV’s are used and program- ming instructions. The factory set address for all Digitrax decoders is “03”. This is the first CV you will want to change because it is not very useful to have all of your locos respond to the same address. -
Page 23: Setting Up A Programming Track
Your programming track can be as simple as a spare piece of track not connect- ed to the layout as shown above or it can be a double gapped section of track connected to the DCS52’s PROG A & PROG B outputs as shown below. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 24: Using Quick Decoder Setup
To make changes to AD4 or CV29 press the C Soft Key “SELECT” to select additional lines in the Quick Decoder Setup Menu. If you are done making changes press the Exit/Stop Key. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 25: Read And Write Configuration Variables
CV29 values can be looked up in the Decoder Manual or on www.digitrax.com. 10. To manually enter the CV29 value. Press the 3 key on the keypad to high- light the CV29 Value line. -
Page 26: Programming On The Mainline
0- Last Menu • 4-Ph: Physical on Prg Trk 1- Po; Ops on Mainline 2- Pd; Direct on Prg Trk Note: Direct programming is the Digitrax pref- 3- Pg; Paged on Prg Trk fered method 4- Ph; Physical on Prg Trkk... - Page 27 OPS Mode Programming on most systems is write only. OPS mode NOTE: read back requires Digitrax compatible transponding decoders and transpon- ding detectors on the layout in order to provide the two way communication required for OPS Mode read back.
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Page 28: Programming Error Messages
MU operation. Your DCS52 uses universal consisting to make MU operations simple and easy to do. This is the most flexible and realistic method of MUing available. You © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 29: Adding A Locomotive To An Mu
This happens when you try to link to an address that is already part of an MU or link an address that is under the control of another throttle. For example if you MUed address 14 to the TOP loco 23 and then tried to MU another address © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 30: Removing A Loco From An Mu
Simple 3 step or Advanced 28 step loadable speed tables (See your Digitrax Decoder Manual for more information on these features of your decoder). -
Page 31: Switch Mode
Local Throttle Active sp 0 % 0003 switch settings during the session. Switch com- mands may also be used for controlling Digitrax compatible signal units. To change the position of a turnout: This section assumes that you have already installed and programmed turnouts and turnout decoders on your layout. -
Page 32: Dcs52 Error Messages
“speaking the same version of the DCC language” for everything to work smoothly. Digitrax DCS52 is set at the factory to send 128 speed step mode information because the 128 speed step format provides for the best speed control available. -
Page 33: Changing Speed Step Settings: Status Editing
Your DCS52 can handle up to 20 LocoNet Throttles. If you need to run more than 20 throttles, you can move up to a Digitrax Command Station with addi- tional capacity. You can continue to use your DCS52 as a throttle and booster with any command station on your Digitrax LocoNet system. -
Page 34: Jump Ports: Using A Smooth Dc Power Pack As An Additional Throttle
When the throttle’s name for which you want to control functions appears in the Loco Info Area on the display, use the DCS52’s keypad to change the functions or select a loco. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 35 (turn on/off lights etc.). The smooth DC power pack being used as the for the Jmp1 or Jmp2 throttle will continue to con- © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 36: Customizing Dcs52-Option Switch Setup
DCS52 will run “out of the box.” We have included a few option switches below that you may want to change. For a full listing visit www.digitrax.com. 18.1 Changing DCS52 Option Switches See the Option Switch Table below to decide which option switches you want to change. -
Page 37: Clearing The System And The Reset Button
20.4 The LT1 Tester Check your LocoNet cables with the LT1 tester to be sure you don’t have any cables that were made incorrectly. See Section 23.4. © 2019 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 38 Refer to Section 11.0 for programming instructions. information about programming CV29 is available in your Digitrax Decoder Manual. If you have a Digitrax decoder and you can control the lights but not the motor, check for a motor short circuit. These decoders are designed to shutdown motor operation when a short is detected to prevent damage to the decoder.
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Page 39: Dcs52 Shutdown
It is possible to set acceleration so high that it will take 10 minutes for the loco to start moving. Try resetting the CV values to their factory settings and then running the locomotive. Remember, Digitrax uses address 03 for the factory setting for all decoders. Check your decoder manual for factory settings and instructions on resetting the values. -
Page 40: Connecting The Dcs52 To A Computer
The DCS52 can be connected to a computer using the USB plug on the back. It provides all the same functionality as a PR4 giving you access to Digitrax SoundLoader II and other computer utility programs. It can also be used as an interface for other compatible layout control software. -
Page 41: Loconet Wiring Components
Digitrax Complete Train Control and the LocoNet system. The Zephyr Express is just the first step in what is available with the Digitrax Compete Train Control system. We wel- come you to visit our website www.digitrax.com... -
Page 42: Fcc Information
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note that any modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Digitrax voids the user’s authority to operate under and be in compliance with CFR 47 rules, as administered by the Federal Communication Commission. -
Page 43: Warranty And Repair Information
Digitrax products. That’s it! Simple, straightforward warranty, no tricky language! All warranties on Digitrax products are limited to repair or replacement of Digitrax products at the discretion of Digitrax. Except to the extent expressly stated, there are no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. - Page 44 Need Help? Digitrax Tech Support Team Need Help?: helpdesk.digitrax.com Digitrax Tech Support Depot 24/7/365 www.digitrax.com/support Contains links to all instructions sheets and manuals, application notes, videos and tons of helpful information. Digitrax Decoder Selector www.digitrax.com/decoderselector Helps you find which decoder will fit in a particular locomotive.
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