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ACE (DCS2044) DCC Controller User Manual Supplement for version 3.20 firmware ® Sig-naTrak Model railway electronics by GFB Designs...
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USB lead. The latest firmware can then be downloaded from our website and installed in your ACE by following the instructions in the “ACE Firmware Upgrade” manual. (If you prefer, you may return your unit to GFB Designs - see our contact details in section 6.4). V1.3...
4.2 DATA LISTS (REGISTRY) ERASING 5 POWER SUPPLIES 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6.1 DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 16 6.2 WARRANTY 6.3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 6.4 CONTACT DETAILS Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 3 of 16...
Latching functions – where the effect is toggled between on and off with each key press - are still the default type within the ACE but any (or all) of these can be changed to momentary as described in section 3. V1.3 Last Updated: 29/10/2018 Page 4 of 16 Sig-naTrak® by GFB Designs...
(on) (off) The two differences from previous versions are the inclusion of the function set display and the distinguishing of momentary and latching functions through the key colour. Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 5 of 16...
The function set allocated to the currently-selected train is displayed. 1.6 HANDSET DRIVE SCREEN The only change to this screen is the re-colouring of the button for the currently-selected handset, for clarity, as shown here:- V1.3 Last Updated: 29/10/2018 Page 6 of 16 Sig-naTrak® by GFB Designs...
– the erasing of entries in the train, accessory and function names lists. Recall of the last operating session is also cleared. The factory setup feature is described fully in section 4. Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 7 of 16...
DCC auto-reversing modules. 1.9.3 Handset Button response This has been improved to give a faster response – mainly to aid the manipulation of momentary functions. V1.3 Last Updated: 29/10/2018 Page 8 of 16 Sig-naTrak® by GFB Designs...
Please note also that train names are now restricted to 16 characters owing to the available space in the data box. Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 9 of 16...
Repeat steps (i) to (vi) for each function name you wish to change. This process then needs to be repeated, as necessary, for each function set which requires amendment. V1.3 Last Updated: 29/10/2018 Page 10 of 16 Sig-naTrak® by GFB Designs...
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Function 1 – “ENG-SS” is (latched) on. vi) The remaining used functions are set as momentary. vii) Function 23 – “GD-WIS” – is currently being touched. (The button will return to dark green when released.) Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 11 of 16...
Using the supplied stylus, tap CENTRALLY on the visible yellow dot (top left-hand corner). Repeat the tap in the other two positions shown, as the yellow dot moves. V1.3 Last Updated: 29/10/2018 Page 12 of 16 Sig-naTrak® by GFB Designs...
In scenario (i) above, the following screen will be presented:- Touching “CANCEL” will preserve your lists and commence normal operations. Touching “YES” will erase all of your train, accessory, functions and operations data!! Last Updated: 29/10/2018 V1.3 GFB Designs. Page 13 of 16...
TRADITIONAL TRANSFORMERS, OR OTHER MODEL RAILWAY CONTROLLERS, MUST NOT BE USED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! We suggest that you contact GFB Designs (details in section 6.4) for advice regarding non-standard operating voltages. Use of a non-approved power supply may damage your ACE and damage sustained under these circumstances will invalidate any remaining warranty on your ACE.
GFB Designs will provide advice regarding the correct disposal procedures. 6.2 WARRANTY All GFB Designs products are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Should a defect arise within this period, the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge PROVIDED:- ...
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