MRC AD350 Quick Start Manual

Programming
The AD350 decoder supports the following register and CV programming.
MRC PRODIGY DCC and MRC Command 2000 users do not need to
know all these register/CV numbers because the MRC DCC systems
use model railroading terminology. It is easy to understand and easy to
program.
CV Register Description
CV1 R1 Short address
CV2 R2 Start voltage
CV3 R3 Acceleration
CV4 R4 Deceleration
CV5 --- Max voltage
CV29 R5 Basic configuration
CV7 R7 Manufacturer version number
CV8 R8 Manufacturer ID
CV17 --- Long address upper byte
CV18 --- Long address lower byte
CV19 --- Advanced consist address
CV33 --- Forward headlight
CV34 --- Reverse headlight
CV35 --- Function 1
CV36 --- Function 2
CV37 --- Function 3
CV38 --- Function 4
CV39 --- Function 5
CV40 --- Function 6
CV41 --- Function 7
CV42 --- Function 8
CV62 --- Ditch light flash rate
Light effect setting
CV64 ---
(0=special light effect/1=normal light effect)
CV105 --- User identifier number
CV106 --- User identifier number
--- R6 Page number
The MRC AD350 decoder should perform well when used with other brand command
systems. See your DCC command station's manual to learn how to program and oper-
ate the decoder. For more information about register/CVs and their function please refer
to the NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended Practices, RP-9.2.2 This is available
directly from the NMRA or their website at www.nmra.org.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with the Part 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that cause
Factory
undesired operation.
Range
Value
1-127 3
Return Procedure
0-32 0
If it should become necessary to return your decoder, unplug the decoder and return
0-32 0
the decoder only. Please include a letter (printed clearly) with your name, address, a
daytime telephone number and a detailed description of the problem you are
0-32 0
experiencing. Please also include a $9.00 check for handling and shipping fee.
0-32 0
Be certain to return the decoder only.
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Send the decoder to:
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Model Rectifier Corporation
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Attn: Parts & Service
192-231 192
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
0-255 3
1-127 0
0-255 1
0-255 2
0-255 4
0-255 8
0-255 16
0-255 32
0-255 64
0-255 128
0-255 64
0-255 128
0-32 16
0-1 1
0-255 0
0-255 0
0-31 1
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MRC AD350
6-FUNCTION DECODER
with MRC Light Effects
Built-in NMRA DCC plug
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC locomotive
decoder. Combined with any DCC System, our decoder will
make your model railroad more realistic and more exciting.
• Designed for HO scale
• Built-in NMRA DCC plug
• Maximum current: 2.0 Amp
• Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or
4-digit (1-9999) addresses
• Programmable start voltage
• Programmable acceleration rate
• Programmable deceleration rate
• Programmable top voltage
• Programmable 14, 28, or 128 speed steps
• Directional lighting control for front and rear lights at
0.2 amp rate
• Easy setting "Rule 17" lighting, ditch, strobe and
Mars lights
• 4 accessory functions (F1 to F4), at 0.1 amp rate
• Supports advanced consisting, (CV19)
• Supports programming on main
• Compatible with NMRA DCC standard
• Complies with the Part 15 of FCC
• Accessory wire provided for decoder wiring
• 43.0mm long x 17.5mm wide x 3.5mm high