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Bachmann E-Z Command Plus Setup And Programming Instructions

Bachmann E-Z Command Plus Setup And Programming Instructions

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Setup and Programming Instructions
Bachmann Trains is pleased to bring you E-Z Command® Plus. With E-Z Command®, digital control of speed, lighting, sound, and
direction of multiple locomotives is possible, as well as remote control of Bachmann's E-Z Command® DCC-equipped turnouts.
E-Z Command® simplifies the programming process for locomotives with one-button, on-track programming. Other features include
128-speed steps for smooth operation and plug-in wiring for simple setup. E-Z Command® will operate all DCC-equipped Bachmann
locomotives as well as NMRA compliant DCC-equipped locomotives from many other manufacturers.
Your E-Z Command® Plus Digital Command Control System consists of the following components:
• E-Z Command® Plus Control Center
• 1 Red E-Z Track® Track Power Wire
• Wall-pack Power Supply
With plug-and-play capability, E-Z Command® is simple to set up and use, whether you're operating an existing model railroad or building
an entirely new layout. To ensure trouble-free operation, we recommend that you read this manual completely before using your system for
the first time.
Important Notice
Do not connect the E-Z Command® Plus Control Center to the wall-pack power supply until you have connected the control center to
your track. Multiple dial turns required to bring locomotive up to speed.
CAUTI O N-ELECTRI C ALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHI L DREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE. AS WI T H ALL
ELECTRI C PRODUCTS, PRECAUTI O NS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURI N G HANDLI N G AND USE
TO PREVENT ELECTRI C SHOCK. I N PUT: 120 VAC 60Hz 22W. OUTPUT: DC 16V 1000mA 16VA
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  • Page 1 Setup and Programming Instructions Bachmann Trains is pleased to bring you E-Z Command® Plus. With E-Z Command®, digital control of speed, lighting, sound, and direction of multiple locomotives is possible, as well as remote control of Bachmann’s E-Z Command® DCC-equipped turnouts.
  • Page 2: Track Connection

    “power districts”, turn all electrical blocks on, as long as doing so will not result in a short circuit. Particular care should be taken with reverse-loop track configurations. To avoid complicated reverse loop wiring, see Bachmann’s E-Z Command®...
  • Page 3 To program your locomotive, press and hold down any address button from 1 though 9, and press the STOP button, releasing both buttons at the same time. The STOP button will flash quickly to indicate that you are now in programming mode. You can now choose a new single-digit address for your locomotive by pressing the corresponding address button from 1 through 9.
  • Page 4 If you experience performance issues when operating multiple locomotives or larger scales, you can use the Bachmann #44910 E-Z Command® 5 Amp Power Booster to increase the track current. This will allow a greater number of DCC locomotives to operate on your railroad, and is required for operation of O or Large scale trains.
  • Page 5: Function Mode

    PROGRAMMING A USER-INSTALLED DCC DECODER WITH A PROGRAMMING TRACK While locomotives purchased with DCC decoders installed can be programmed on the main track, a separate low-current programming track is required for programming locomotives with user-installed decoders. The low current of the programming track will protect the decoder if the installation was performed incorrectly.
  • Page 6 OPERATING E-Z COMMAND® TURNOUTS Up to eight individual Bachmann E-Z Command® Turnouts (or groups of turnouts) can be controlled with E-Z Command® Plus. Press address 9 on your control center, followed by the FUNCTION button to access turnout control mode. The FUNCTION button will light up green.
  • Page 7: Tips And Troubleshooting

    USING THE WALK-AROUND COMPANION For flexibility of movement around larger layouts, you can use the separately available Bachmann #44907 Walk-Around Companion alongside your E-Z Command® Plus Control Center. Simply use the I/O cable included with the Walk-Around Companion to connect to your control center.
  • Page 8 National Model Railroad Association website at www.nmra.org Bachmann Industries, Inc. 1400 East Erie Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 USA www.bachmanntrains.com Telephone: 215-533-1600 (for all countries) E-mail: service@bachmanntrains.com Bachmann Trains… now that’s the way to run a railroad! ® Printed in China H4933-IS001...