DCCconcepts Cobalt Alpha Series Manual page 23

Cobalt
(Accessories)
Cobalt
box interfaces with EVERY DCC BRAND using only the track outputs of your DCC system.
System connection may require accessories such as connection panels, leads and additional cables.
While the various DCC brands may supply some of them, DCCconcepts also offer a range of unique
items properly designed for Cobalt Alpha products. Additionally, some items that are useful for other
brands are unique, such as the convenient 6-wire curly cord for the NCE PowerCab and the very useful,
versatile 3-connection Alpha-Panel which is equally usable for NCE PowerCab or Power Pro systems.
Please note:
Check the system diagrams carefully before connection. Do NOT attempt connection without adapters,
even if your system seems to have the same sort of connector, as incorrect connection will almost cer-
tainly cause easily identifyable related damage that will
(Please note: The images used on this page are representative only and the items that you receive may look a little different)
Universal RJ 12 Layout Panel, DCD-DAP
Cobalt Cobalt
box and
the connection they will need.
We made this panel really versatile so this
one panel type suits both NCE PowerCab
and NCE Power Pro users thanks to a single
switch on the rear PCB! We also added three
RJ12 connection points where most only
give two to increase connection potential.
Set the onboard switch to the PowerCab position and the Left hand socket becomes the "PowerCab
Port.... With it's LED
Set it to the Universal position and that same socket becomes a standard RJ12 socket for
connection of a Procab, a PowerCab in "Procab mode" or any other NCE handset and the LED
will now glow GREEN when the bus is operational - as will the other two sockets on the panel.
ROCO and some others DCC systems!
PLEASE NOTE: In some cases, the images used in this manual are of prototype or pre-production units and may vary slightly in appearance
from those actually on sale. However in all cases all of the connections and diagrams are identical and the information given is correct.
Alpha and Cobalt
6 foot (1.7m) 6-wire Curly Cord, DCD-ACL
While each Cobalt
supplie dwith one, there is always a need for more... and
NCE PowerCab users will be delighted to replace their
Please: Use ONLY this cord or its equivalent to connect
between multiple
Central users
Box
NOT be covered by warranty!
box and
Cobalt
box units!
page 26
Cobalt
Central is