currently active address is shown in the large numbers. If a loco is selected
the numbers will be solid black, if no loco is selected the numbers will
be gray. The Active Throttle Info area will show additional information
during locomotive selection, see section 8.1 for complete information on
selecting locomotives.
5.
The Jump Throttle Area shows information related to the jump ports
available on the DCS52. By default jump ports are turned off. If jump
ports are turned on two additional smaller loco info panels will appear pro-
viding basic info on the status of the two non-active throttles. For complete
information on using your DCS52's jump ports see section 17.0.
The Scrolling Help Text line displays helpful instructions in plain scroll-
6.
ing text. This purple scrolling text will give you instructions to complete
the task at hand or other useful state information.
The A,B,C Soft Keys are context sensitive keys that change meaning
7.
depending on mode or menu you have selected on the DCS52. The cur-
rent purpose of each Soft Key is shown in small text directly above the
key in the Display. In the Home Operations Screen these keys will show
"FN+xx" and Fn Info+ when a loco is selected. If jump ports are enabled,
there will be a third soft key "Active"
6.0 DCS52 Rear Panel and Connections
Your DCS52 rear panel is where the unit is powered and your connections to
your layout and other LocoNet devices are made. Take a few minutes to famil-
iarize yourself with the rear panel before proceeding to hook up your DCS52.
DC IN:
from PS314
13.8V / 3A
The DC IN connection is where your PS314 connects to your DCS52.
1.
Only the Digitrax PS314 should be used to power your DCS52.
2.
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.
3.
PROG A & B is where your separate programming track should be con-
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