MRC AD360 Quick Start Manual

Dispatcher trackside decoder

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Congratulations!! You have just purchased an
advanced DCC accessory decoder. Combined with
the MRC PRODIGY DCC system or any
manufacturer's DCC system, the MRC AD360 will
make your model railroad more exciting. Thank you
for purchasing MRC products.
• Designed for use in any scale with any DCC system
• Programmable up to 127 (1-127) addresses
• Designed to operate either twin-coil or slow-motion
switch motors, and other accessories
• Dual function programming (absolute and reverse
polarity)
• Includes red and green signal LEDs to show turnout
status
• 3 amp capacity
Since the MRC Dispatcher Trackside Decoder does
not power the turnout switch motors, it is possible to use
one decoder for more than one turnout, if needed, such
as in a crossover situation where both turnouts must be
thrown simultaneously.
Each AD360 should be programmed on a separate
programming track prior to installation so you do not
reprogram all your locomotives or other trackside
decoders.
MRC DISPATCHER
TRACKSIDE DECODER
(Item AD360)

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  • Page 1 Each AD360 should be programmed on a separate programming track prior to installation so you do not reprogram all your locomotives or other trackside...
  • Page 2 Contact the switch motor manufacturer if you are unsure of the motor’s requirements. We recommend the use of our MRC AT300 terminal strip with 8 terminals for ease of installation for each Dispatcher Trackside Decoder. This will facilitate removal for either reprogramming or relocating the decoder in the future.
  • Page 3 Slow-Motion Switch Motor – DC +/- 12 volts (Latching) If turnout direction does not coincide with the Dispatcher Control Handheld’s (item AD155) turnout Left or Right buttons, reverse the position of the white and yellow wires. Installation Mount the Dispatcher Trackside Decoder in a convenient location to its turnout switch motor.
  • Page 4 Decoders. Controlling Other Accessories (Building Lights) You can use your Dispatcher Trackside Decoder (item AD360) to operate other accessories such as building lights, street lights, or any other electrical accessory on your layout that needs to be turned on or off.
  • Page 5 Turning On/Off Accessories 1. Select desired accessory address 2. Press either the Left or Right button Wiring Your AD360 For Accessories 1. Use power supply compatible with accessory 2. Jumper plug placed over appropriate pins on decoder Signal LEDs can be used as part of accessory being lit (use your...
  • Page 6 PRODIGY DCC system. 4. For other manufacturer’s DCC systems: Follow directions for programming mobile address decoders, (same as in locomotives). Digitrax users must “Status Edit” the system to see the MRC decoder. 5. For other manufacturer DCC systems: MRC decoders use “Register Programming”, not “Configuration Variable”...
  • Page 7 Check for correct setting (for PRODIGY DCC users only.) Do you have the correct address for the decoder? Remember MRC Dispatcher Trackside Decoders use mobile decoder (locomotive) addresses, not auxiliary decoder addresses. Is the power supply correct for your type of turnout switch...
  • Page 8 Other questions? Call our customer service department at (732) 225-6360 between the hours of 9am & 6pm Eastern Time. Also refer to our website at www.modelrectifier.com. Technology. Perfected. Model Rectifier Corporation 80 Newfield Avenue Edison, NJ 08837 Phone (732) 225-6360 www.modelrectifier.com 2002 Model Rectifier Corporation Printed in China...

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