Digitrax DZ143 Manual

Digitrax DZ143 Manual

Z scale mobile decoder 1.25 amp/2 amp peak 4 fx3 functions, 0.5 amp

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DZ143
Fits Many Z, N and HO Scale
Locomotives
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Digitrax LocoMotion™ System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
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The Digitrax LocoMotion™ System makes them run like the real thing, too!
Torque Compensation for smooth as silk silent operation.
128 Speed Step operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used).
Momentum with acceleration and deceleration.
Normal Direction of Travel is user selectable.
Switching Speed feature for easier and faster access to yard speeds.
3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid and max voltage for custom control.
28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control.
Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) with simple setup & 256 level
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resolution.
SuperSonic™ motor drive for silent operation.
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FX
Function outputs for prototypical lighting effects and on/off control:
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Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control.
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more.
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& Standard Function Qualifiers operate functions based on direction,
F0 on or off, direction and F0, and whether loco is moving.
Function Remapping for custom function setup.
Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke.
Advanced Consist Function Controls
Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.
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All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back reads back CV
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values right on the mainline.
Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.
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Motor Isolation Protection prevents damage to your decoder.
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Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
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2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
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Works with most DCC-ready Z, N, and HO scale locomotives up to 18V
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track voltage
DCC Compatible
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FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant
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1.25 Amp/2 Amp Peak
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Functions, 0.5 Amp
Z Scale
Mobile Decoder
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Summary of Contents for Digitrax DZ143

  • Page 1 F F e e a a t t u u r r e e s s : : Digitrax LocoMotion™ System-Your locomotives look like the real thing. The Digitrax LocoMotion™ System makes them run like the real thing, too! Torque Compensation for smooth as silk silent operation.
  • Page 2 2. The DZ143 has 6” wires that you will solder directly to the appropriate con- nections inside the locomotive. The smaller size allows the decoder to be easily installed in a variety of locomotives.
  • Page 3 3. The head lamp should be hooked up using the Blue/+Common wire for optimal Digitrax transponding operation. 4. To use a function output with an inductive (coil) type load, see the Digitrax Decoder Manual for more information to avoid damage to the decoder.
  • Page 4 S S p p e e e e d d T T a a b b l l e e s s - - H H o o w w t t h h e e L L o o c c o o R R e e s s p p o o n n d d s s t t o o t t h h e e T T h h r r o o t t t t l l e e With Digitrax LocoMotion™, there are two types of speed tables: 3 Step Tables and High Resolution 28 Step Tables.
  • Page 5 Digitrax Transponding is controlled by CV61. The initial factory set value is 000/x00 for OFF. To turn ON transponding, program CV61 to a value of 002/x02. This allows you to use Digitrax transponding to keep track of your rolling stock. When transponding is enabled, the front light of the locomotive will flicker slightly to indicate transponding signal is being communicated.
  • Page 6 F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n O O u u t t p p u u t t s s o o n n t t h h e e D D Z Z 1 1 4 4 3 3 The DZ143 is set up at the factory to control four function outputs. The DZ143...
  • Page 7 (typi- cally this is 12V DC). For most N scale layouts, Digitrax recommends using 14 volts DCC or less for operation to avoid damage to the locomotive shell, lamps and decoder.
  • Page 8 DZ143 Fits a Variety of Z, N and HO Scale Locomotives Available Computer Interface Computer Interface Decoder Programmer Sound Programmer Digitrax, Inc 2443 Transmitter Road , FL 32404- ANAMA 3157 sales@digitrax.com Made in U.S.A.

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