Preparing Your Locomotives; Preparing Your Layout - Digitrax Zephyr Express DCS52 Manual

3. Now repeat the process for selecting the non-DCC locomotive only using
address 03
4. Look at the top left of the keypad on the front panel. Locate the key that
looks like a locomotive. This is the Loco Key.
5. Press the Loco Key ONCE, the address number will begin to flash alter-
nating black and grey.
6. Enter 03 on the keypad and press the Loco Key once again. The address
number will go solid black. You have selected a locomotive to run!
7. To run the locomotive, place the DCC locomotive on your layout, move
the Direction/Brake Lever to either FORWARD or REVERSE, depend-
ing on which way you want the locomotive to move, and slowly turn the
Throttle Knob clockwise until the locomotive starts to move.
8. To stop the locomotive, either turn the Throttle Knob back to STOP, or
shift the Direction/Brake Lever to BRAKE.

3.0 Preparing Your Locomotives

With your Zephyr Express System you will be able to run one locomotive with-
out a decoder, so even if you don't have a decoder equipped locomotive you
can still hook up your system and try it right away!
However, in order to take full advantage of your Digitrax Complete Train
Control system you will need to have a number of locomotives with decoders
installed. The decoder in your locomotive will allow you to individually control
your locomotive's speed, direction, lights, sound and other functions. The good
news is that many locomotives now come decoder equipped with DCC decod-
ers pre-installed. There are also many easy options for installing decoders in
older or non-decoder equipped 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
decoder setup and installation.

4.0 Preparing Your Layout

Digitrax Complete Train Control simplifies layout wiring for new layouts. If
you already have a layout that runs well on DC control it will run well on
DCC. The DCC signal generated by the DCS52 travels with power over the
rails. You must have power to the track in all locations so that the decoders can
receive the signals and respond to the commands. For more information on lay-
out wiring visit our website
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