DCCconcepts Cobalt Alpha Series Manual page 13

Upgrade Gaugemaster
The Gaugemaster Prodigy Express is based on the full power Prodigy but deletes some of its
functionality (Accessory control). It also has much lower power power output, so an ugrade
that will increase its abilities in these areas will be welcomed by many.
As with other entry level sets, adding more power and easy-to-use accessory control with
Cobalt , plus Cobalt
Box
Here is how to do it, connection by connection...
PS: This is a ZERO waste upgrade too, because if you change brand later, your Cobalt
Cobalt Alpha or Cobalt
DCCconcepts
6-wire RJ12
"Curly Cord"
Connect any kind of
DCC Accessories to
your new track bus
and control them with
Cobalt Alpha
or
Alpha Central
Need information or help?
Alpha or Cobalt
Central will all still work perfectly with it!
Connect track power out
to the track power input
Also connect either
Cobalt Alpha or
Alpha Central.
Use the Curly Cord
supplied with them.
(This adds Digital
Accessory Control)
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Prodigy Express
Central is worthwhile - and VERY easy to do.
SWITCH to the
TRACK position
This is
Alpha Box
This is
Power
Alpha
If you have a Prodigy Express and
want to add a Control bus using
the RJ45 sockets then you can.
Please use the advice on Page
22 for Gaugemaster Prodigy.
page 14
Box
You CAN also extend the
Control/ DCC Data bus!
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