Digitrax DH165K1A Instruction Sheet

Digitrax DH165K1A Instruction Sheet

Board replacement decoder fits kato sd40-2, ac4400 locos, ho scale, mobile decoder

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DH165K1A
Board Replacement Decoder Fits
Kato SD40-2, AC4400 Locos
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Accepts Plug-in SFX SoundBug
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Onboard White LEDs for Headlights and Ditch lights.
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Digitrax LocoMotion
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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.
Scalable Speed Stabilization with simple setup & 1024 level resolution.
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SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
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Functions for prototypical lighting effects:
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Constant Brightness Lighting directional or independent control.
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more.
Dynamic and Static Qualifiers operate functions based on direction,
F0 on or off, loco 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
Plug 'N Play design makes installation quick and easy.
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Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.
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Compatible with digital surround sound systems
All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back-read back CV
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values right on the mainline.
Decoder Factory CV Reset with or without speed table initialize.
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Motor Isolation Detection 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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DCC Compatible
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SFX SoundBugTM compatible
1.25 Amp/2 Amp Peak
6 FX3 Functions, 0.5 Amp
sound modules
HO Scale
Mobile Decoder
Plug 'N Play
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  • Page 1 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. 128 Speed Step operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used).
  • Page 2 I I n n s s t t a a l l l l a a t t i i o o n n I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, instal- lation instructions, programming and technical information.
  • Page 3 C C u u s s t t o o m m i i z z i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r D D e e c c o o d d e e r r All Digitrax decoders can be customized for realistic operation. The most com- monly used CVs, their default values and uses are listed below. The Digitrax Decoder Manual, available on line at www.digitrax.com, contains complete information on these and other CVs and CV values available.
  • Page 4 You can also program CVs that control momentum, 3 step and 128 step speed tables, switching speed, normal direction of travel, scaleable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax LocoMotion System. M M o o m m e e n n t t u u m m - - C C V V 0 0 3 3 & & C C V V 0 0 4 4 Acceleration is controlled by CV03 and deceleration by CV04.
  • 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 The DH165K1 is set up at the factory to control six function outputs, with- white factory LEDs on the; F0F-forward/white lead, F0R-reverse/Yellow lead (for directional lighting), F1/Green lead and F2/Violet leads (for Ditch lights). Figure 5. DH165K1A Decoder Function Outputs (front of loco to the right) Motor connections Soundbug goes F3+ (680 ohms)
  • Page 7 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. D D e e c c o o d d e e r r R R e e s s e e t t C C V V 0 0 8 8 Decoder reset lets you reset all CV values to the factory settings.
  • Page 8 DH165K1A Board Replacement Decoder Fits Kato SD40-2, AC4400 H0 Scale Locomotives 2443 Transmitter Rd Panama City, Fl 32404 Tel (850) 872 9890 Fax (850) 872 9557 sales@digitrax.com Made in U.S.A.

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