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Model Train Technology CABOOSE II Series Operation Manual

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CABOOSE CAR LIGHTING with DCC DECODER
OPERATIONS MANUAL
- SERIES II -
Version 1.7
Model Train Technology LLC
10524 Moss park Rd. Ste. 204-256
Orlando, Florida 32832
407-242-5436
www.ModelTrainTechnology.com
support@modeltraintechnology.com
January 2021
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Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 CABOOSE CAR LIGHTING with DCC DECODER OPERATIONS MANUAL - SERIES II - Version 1.7 Model Train Technology LLC 10524 Moss park Rd. Ste. 204-256 Orlando, Florida 32832 407-242-5436 www.ModelTrainTechnology.com support@modeltraintechnology.com January 2021 Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 The Caboose LED light boards (with DCC Decoder) has 3 built-in LEDs and two pads (AUX) to connect two additional LEDs that are typically used for red end-of-car lighting. The Decoder has a Microprocessor (MCU) and the board behaves like an engine decoder (NMRA Multi- Function Decoder) using the function keys and speed control for brightness adjustments and address setting.
  • Page 3 3. That is what that funny looking refrigerator magnet is for! Simply hold the magnet above the board about 2” max for 5-8 seconds. Once the light blinks once, move the magnet away to let the board complete it’s reset cycle (4 flashes confirm it is done). 4.
  • Page 4 This is the momentary push button (HORN) and is used for two operations: o PUSH ONCE to SAVE the default brightness for the MAIN LEDs and AUX LEDS. o PRESS and HOLD for 10 seconds to set the DECODER BOARD ADDRESS while the car is on the main track.
  • Page 5 SAVING THE BRIGHTNESS LEVELS: F2 works in conjunction with F4 (which activates the SPEED THROTTLE) to set the brightness of either or both the main LED’s and the Read End lights. The way it works: Press F2 ONCE to save the displayed LED brightness. NOTE: NCE DCC –...
  • Page 6 SET THE DECODER BOARD ADDRESS (without the programming track!) Using this method, you can set the light board to an any address between 1 and 2048. (the range of switch addresses) Turn OFF both F0 and F3 lights. The board will not enter programming mode if either is ON.
  • Page 7 new address you just programmed. Then use F0 and F3 to test for correct operations – the lights go on! • This process has no effect on any engine decoder (Multifunction) on the layout. • This will NOT reprogram any of your switches (UNLESS you simultaneously put your Accessory Decoder into programming mode –...
  • Page 8 As you would with your engine decoder, hook up the light board (or put the car with it installed on the programming track) and program as you normally would. CV8: is RESET. This is a good thing to remember. When in “native” DCC programming mode this LED Light Board will both Short and Long addresses.
  • Page 9 For all other cars that are not pre-configured with electrical pickups, we recommend our “floating” brass strips. A single 1mm or 2mm piece of brass is wrapped around each axle of the truck at either end of the car. Then, a 36AWG stranded wire (supplied) is soldered to the brass and connects to the DCC1 and DCC2 on the board.
  • Page 10 you can see that it starts a little bit away from the edge of the board. I know it’s hard to see but wiggle the board under a light to see the reflective difference. Consider up the edge of the GND a safe zone for filing and sanding.
  • Page 11 CONFIGURATION VARIABLES (CV) CHART Behavior Comments Saved Default Brightness for Use F0 On, F4 On to activate "Speed" control and Main LEDS F2 to save. Valid value 1-127 Saved Default Brightness for Use F3 On, F4 On to activate "Speed" control and REAR LEDS F2 to save.
  • Page 12 Programming on the Main (DCC) Almost all DCC systems have a way to send “write only” commands to decoders. This is called Ops Mode for Digitrax and Programming on the Main in NCE – speak. This provides a way to set the MTT Light board CV’s without moving the car to a programming track.
  • Page 13 LED Caboose Light Board Installation Guide MAIN LED AUX LED PAD for Cupola REAR LED Connect Magnet RESET Notes: Connect DCC1 and DCC2 to the rail pick ups of your Feel free to paint over the Blue board mounted LED with black paint. You will not harm the board or its functions.
  • Page 14 SuperCap™ Installation Solder the pins onto the SuperCap first – caps facing UP. Try to make the pins straight but perfect isn’t necessary. Keep the ”foot” on the pin while doing this. Stack the caboose board on top and solder the pins on the top.
  • Page 15 DO NOT CONNECT SUPERCAPS™ BOARD TO DCC The SuperCap™ board is designed to work ONLY with Series II LED Lightboard from Model Train Technology. (Caboose Board v3.1a and later) They will not work directly attached to DCC or to any other decoder system.
  • Page 16 Model Train Technology LLC 10524 Moss park Rd. Ste. 204-256 Orlando, Florida 32832 407-242-5436 www.ModelTrainTechnology.com support@modeltraintechnology.com Version 1.7 Version 1.1 Copyright© 2021 Model Train Technology LLC Copyright© 2019 Model Train Technology January 2021...