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Command Station Booster Throttle,
PS314 Power Supply
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- Page 1 Command Station Booster Throttle, PS314 Power Supply 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
12.0 Having Problems? ..............27 13.0 Connecting the DCS52 to a Computer ........28 13.1 Updating the DCS52 to the latest firmware ....28 14.0 LocoNet: The Digitrax Difference!: ........28 14.1 System Architecture ............28 14.2 LocoNet Expansion for Complete Train Control ....28 14.3 LocoNet Wiring Components ...........29 15.0 What’s Next: ................29... -
Page 3: Introduction
(or .dmf type) files for the DCS52. There are many different combinations of Digitrax components that can be used to set up a layout control system that is right for you. You can combine Digitrax products with compatible decoders, boosters and computer software made by other companies that build compatible equipment. - Page 4 R E V E R S E Set to BRAKE Set to STOP Figure1: DCS52 Front/Top Screw Terminal Strip DC IN: U S B L O C O N E T from PS314 13.8V / 3A PS314 Figure2: DCS52 Rear Connections © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 5: Quick Start Guide
ENJOY running your trains! You may try out many of the following new concepts that the DCS52 is able to perform, but explore these capabilities at a rate that you are comfortable with. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 6: Dcs52 Lcd Screen
The following sections provide additional information beyond the built in scrolling HELP prompts. Check the Digitrax Web site for the latest DCS52 information. The DCS52 software can be updated in the field and so the operat- ing screens may change slightly over time. -
Page 7: Controlling Dcs52 Mainline Track Power
3Amp current limit the DCS52 will automatically employ Intelligent Power Management to interrupt track power, and then retry to power ON every couple of seconds. This ensures that accidental shorts do not dam- age the DCS52 or layout wiring. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 8: 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 locomotive, you can select address “03” on your throttle to run the decoder. -
Page 9: How To Select A Locomotive Address
To avoid heat build up in your locos without decoders, Digitrax recommends that analog locos NOT be left sitting on DCC powered track for periods of time when they are not running. -
Page 10: How To Dispatch Locomotives
To steal an address with the DCS52: Press to enter selection mode. Enter the address of the loco you want to steal and press again. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 11: 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 12: Adding A Locomotive To An Mu
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 you MU’ed address 14 to the TOP loco 23 and then tried to MU another © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 13: Removing A Locomotive From An Mu
Remember, you will not be able change the speed or direction of any indi- vidual loco that is part of an MU. Locomotive speed and direction for all locos in the MU are controlled ONLY by the TOP address loco. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 14: Locomotive/Decoder Functions
“non-latching key” so that if a horn or whistle sound is installed in the loco, it will sound for as long as the key is held down. This lets you vary the length of time that the horn or whistle blows, just like the prototype. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 15: Functions 10 Through 28 (F10 - F28)
See your Decoder Manual for information about how to change the Normal Direction of Travel (NDOT). © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 16: Switch/Turnout Control Mode
Option Switches (OpSw) on 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 1 3 . 8 V / 3 A Program A Program B PS314 Figure 4: DCS52 Program track connections Setting Up a Programming Track: Your DCS52 has two sets of DCC outputs as shown in Figure 4. This means © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 18: Programming Your Decoders
“DATA” so the numeric keys now setup AD2. Use the numeric keys to enter the address you want to use, press the READ WRITE DATA key “WRITE” to now write the AD2 address to the decoder. To make changes © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 19 Alternately, if you know the CV29 Value you want to program into the decoder you can select it and use the keypad to enter the number. CV29 values can be looked up in the Digitrax Decoder Manual available at www.
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Page 20: Read And Write Configuration Variables
CVNUM CVDATA DONE Digitrax preferred Service Mode method Once you have selected a programming method, it will now show the CV number of the CV you are changing. CV data is the value you are programming to that CV number. -
Page 21: Programming On The Mainline
10. Press “BACK” to exit to the previous menu to select another CV to change if you wish. When done editing CVs, press “DONE” or key to return to normal operations. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 22: Programming Error Messages
CV to a new value you want without knowing what it was in the decoder. OPS mode read back requires Digitrax compatible transponding decoders and transponding detectors on the layout in order to provide the two way communication required for OPS Mode read back. -
Page 23: Adding Throttles: Loconet & Jump Ports
DC power packs as shown in the following illustration. This configura- tion gives you three throttles to control three DCC loco addresses. DC IN: U S B L O C O N E T from PS314 13.8V / 3A Jump 2 © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... - Page 24 Loco Info Area of the display, if nothing is selected the last selected address will be show in all gray. If a loco is selected on the throttle you wish you use, you will need to reselect it, by pressing , then the Exit/Stop Key. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com...
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Page 25: Option Setup
Your DCS52 can handle up to 20 LocoNet Throttles. If you need to run more than 20 throttles, you can move up to a Digitrax Command Station with addi- tional capacity. You can continue to use your DCS52 as a throttle with a com- mand station on your Digitrax LocoNet system. -
Page 26: Dcs52 Option Switch Tables
Do not turn Track Power off during a short circuit. Clear the short first. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 27: Having Problems
To solve this problem, reduce the track current load by running fewer locomotives, or set up additional power districts and adding more boosters to provide more power for the layout. © 2022 Digitrax, Inc. www.digitrax.com... -
Page 28: Connecting The Dcs52 To A Computer
The DCS52 can be connected to a computer using the USB connection on the rear. It provides similar functionality as a; PR4, DCS210+ and DCS240+, giv- ing you access to Digitrax SoundLoader II and other computer utility programs. It can also be used as an interface for other compatible layout control software. -
Page 29: Loconet Wiring Components
Digitrax Complete Train Control and the LocoNet system. The Zephyr Express is just the first step in what is available with the Digitrax Compete Train Control system. We wel- come you to visit our website www.digitrax.com... -
Page 30: Fcc/Regulatory Information
Anthony J. Ireland. Licensing for material covered by these patents are available to other companies and individuals. Other patents cover- ing 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- ©... -
Page 31: Warranty And Repair Information
Operating with any supply other than the provided PS314 will void the warranty. All warranties on Digitrax products are limited to repair or replacement of Digitrax products at the discretion of Digitrax. Except to the extent expressly stated, there are no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. - Page 32 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.