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Digitrax UT6 Family Manual
UT6, UT6D and UT6DE
2443 Transmitter Road
Panama City, Florida USA 32404
Support: helpdesk.digitrax.com
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- Page 1 Includes: UT6, UT6D and UT6DE Digitrax, Inc. 2443 Transmitter Road Panama City, Florida USA 32404 Support: helpdesk.digitrax.com www.digitrax.com Digitrax Manuals & Instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the latest version of all manuals & for available firmware updates.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.1.1 Home Operations Screen ............2.1.2 Screen IDLE Power saver ............3.0 Operating on batteries without LocoNet cable ....3.1 Recharging a Digitrax BP600MH Battery pack ..... 3.2 Powering a UT6 OFF ..............4.0 How to select Locomotives and run trains ....... -
Page 3: Introduction
PC running the free DigiIPL app and connected to a compatible Digitrax USB device. The UT6 functions and screens may change with updates from the Digitrax Web site, so be sure to check the UT6 product pages to get the latest information and .dmf download files. - Page 4 Keys DigiT30 Fn0+0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function/ Color LCD 0002 shift key screen Exit/Stop Press loco key then number Power/ Back Key Figure 1: UT6 family-controls and LCD screen view © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 5: Quick Start Guide
1. Power up your Digitrax Command Station as normal. 2 Plug the UT6 throttle into a LocoNet RJ12 type jack on your Digitrax Command Station or layout using the LocoNet cable provided with the UT6. 3. The UT6 will beep and flash-up a start screen that includes the text “Welcome to UT6”... -
Page 6: Ut6 Lcd Screen
The following sections provide additional information beyond the built in scrolling HELP prompts. Check the Digitrax Web site for the latest UT6 infor- mation. The UT6 software can be updated in the field and so the operating screens may change slightly over time. -
Page 7: Screen Idle Power Saver
A short press of the key is a consistent way to return to the HOME screen from any menu. Note: holding the the key for more than about 1 second will perform Emergency Stop. See section 8.0. © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 8: Operating On Batteries Without Loconet Cable
LocoNet system when disconnected or powered up again untethered. Duplex mode active will show the Digitrax NetName in the STATUS bar left- side in black text, along with the signal strength bars, Channel number and Battery level. -
Page 9: How To Select Locomotives And Run Trains
“default” address “03”. This means that when you take a Digitrax decoder out of the package and install it in your loco, you can select address “03” on your throttle and usually run the decoder. -
Page 10: Selecting An Analog Or Non-Decoder Locomotive
To avoid heat build up in your locos without decoders, Digitrax recommends that analog locos NOT be left sitting on DCC powered track for long periods of time when they are not running. -
Page 11: How To Dispatch Locomotives
To steal an address with the UT6: Press to enter selection mode. Enter the address of the loco you want to steal and press again. © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 12: Status Edit: Changing Speed Step Settings
Once the speed step setting you want to use is in the display, press the key to complete the selection and speed step setting change. Once this change is made, the Digitrax command station will send DCC commands to the edited decoder in the speed step setting you entered. -
Page 13: Adding A Locomotive To An Mu
Scrolling Help Text line. This happens when you try to link to an address that is already part of an MU or link an address that is under the control of another throttle. For example if © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 14: Removing A Locomotive From An Mu
Simple 3 step or Advanced 28 step loadable speed tables (See the Decoder Manual on the Digitrax web site for more information on these features of DCC decoders). 4.12 Controlling functions on MU’ed locomotives Even though an individual locomotive is added to an MU so you can’t control... -
Page 15: Locomotive Functions
5.1.2 Functions 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Press the number key on the numeric keypad that corresponds with the function number you want turn on/off. The function will toggle between on and off each time you press the number key. © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 16: Function 2 (F2) Momentary Operation
Option Switches (OpSw) on some other LocoNet devices. Switch commands may also be used for controlling Digitrax compatible signal units. This section assumes that you have already installed and programmed turnouts and turnout decoders on your layout. -
Page 17: Expanded Menu Features
The numeric keys set the fast clock rate, up to a maximum of x20. Rate of 00 stops the fast clock. When the values are what you want, press the key to update the fast clock settings back to the system. Press key to exit fast clock editing © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 18: Ut6 Options Editor
The available Option ID’s are described by the LCD text, and more details are on the Digitrax web site. The LCD normal brightness level is set by Option ID15 “Max LCD brite level”and will begin to dim to level ID16 “Min LCD brite level” after ID18 “LCD Brite hold delay “. -
Page 19: Duplex Settings Editor
CV value is causing the loco to take a long time to come to a stop. Emergency stop commands force an immediate stop with no deceleration delays. © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 20: Fcc/Regulatory Information
OEM RF28 Manufacturer/Responsible Party: Digitrax Inc., 2443 transmitter Rd, Panama City, FL 32404, USA. (850) 872 9890. Model: RF28 “Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Digitrax Inc., the party responsible for original RF28 Certification compliance under 47 CFR15.212, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment”... -
Page 21: Warranty And Repair Information
Other patents covering technology used by Digitrax are pending. Measures to protect trade secret information are enforced. Digitrax licenses the commercial use of LocoNet, which is trade secret tech- nology, to other companies on a non-exclusive basis. LocoNet is copyrighted property. - Page 22 This page left intentionally blank. © 2020 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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- Page 24 Need Help? Digitrax Tech Support Team Need Help?: helpdesk.digitrax.com Digitrax Tech Support Depot 24/7/365 www.digitrax.com/support Contains links to all instructions sheets and manuals, application notes, videos and tons of helpful information. Digitrax Decoder Selector www.digitrax.com/decoderselector Helps you find which decoder will fit in a particular locomotive.
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