Train-Tech DS10 Instructions

DS10 - Outer Distant Two Lens 4 colour Red-Yellow-Green-Yellow Digital DCC Signal
HANDLE WITH CARE - THIS MODEL IS NOT A TOY AND IS FRAGILE!
This is a modern image multi aspect signal which incorporates a DCC decoder to enable it to be plugged or wired directly into the track and
be controlled by any controller which is able to control DCC accessories. Please read these instructions before fitting your signal.
1

FITTING YOUR SIGNAL

Switch off your DCC controller and
power to your Track before fitting signal!
• Locate the power clip slots in the track* and
holding the signal BASE only, carefully align
and push the signal contact fingers into slots.
This may be a tight fit so take great care!
• Switch on controller and power to the track -
the Signal will light.
If the signal does not light at this stage see
'Troubleshooting' below before going further
Carefully Slide
contact fingers in
between the
Power clip slots
!
Always hold signal by base,
never by the post or head!
* Wiring to non Hornby or Bachmann fixed Tracks
These signals will only clip directly
into standard Hornby or
Bachmann tracks which have
slots for a power clip. If you do not
have this type of track or want to
position your signal in a different
place you can carefully cut off
contact fingers where shown and
connect wires from the 2 contacts
marked X to the nearest DCC track - it does not matter
which way round the wires are connected.
(NB Peco Streamline flexible track does have deep
slots which can work by using packing under fingers)

Troubleshooting

Step 2 is the 'One Touch' DCC stage which programs the
accessory address into the signal. If it does not work:
• Check that one of the signal LEDs is lit - if not and
locos etc run correctly on the same piece of track check
the signal contact fingers are clean and tightly fitted
between the track sleeper and rail - clean if necessary.
• If a Signal LED is lit double check that your DCC
controller is in accessory addressing mode - note that
this is completely different to Locomotive addresses and
will be explained in your controller instructions.
• Try fitting the signal to another section of track (or use
pieces of wire to temporarily connect it to another track)
• If these steps fail contact your dealer or DCP support.

Signal design

This signal is our own design and tool and as well as
a range of Digital signals you can also buy Automatic
and traditional DC kits based on this signal in 2, 3 or
4 aspect single and dual head designs with LEDs or a
basic kit to add your own lights or make up as a
dummy signal.
Easy to use One-Touch™Digital Signal and Point
controllers are also available.
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2

SETTING THE SIGNAL ADDRESS

•
You need to choose a DCC address for your
signal. Because DCC accessories can only
have 2 'directions' your 4 aspect signal needs
two addresses and so will use both the address
you program and the next immediate address,
so ensure both addresses are unused for other
accessories before programming.
For example, if you choose address 65 the
signal will use both address 65 and 66.
•
• Set up your controller to control DCC
accessories (refer to your controllers
instructions) and set your controller to the
address you choose for your signal.
•
• To program the signal, use a short link of
insulated wire to briefly touch together the
'Learn' contacts until the signal lights flash, then
send the ▹ or " 'direction' command from your
controller that you want to signal green. The
signal will stop flashing, light up green and your
Power
signal is now programmed to the address you
clip slots
chose and the next consecutive address.
'Learn' Contacts
Touch together contacts under
base to program Signal address

Synchronising with other Signals and Points

Although each signal can have its own unique address, if
you wish you can easily synchronise some of your
signals and/or points to work together to add basic
automation to your layout which can also make it easier
x
to run and more realistic.
For example you may wish to sync a Home and Distant
x
signal together so that the Distant signal automatically
changes with the Home signal before it. To do this you
simply program both signals with the same DCC address
which you can do either by touching the contacts on both
signals then programming them at the same time, or
doing each individually with the same address.
Note that a Train-Tech Digital signal always goes to
Green immediately after programming, making it easier
to synchronise multiple signals as all signals have green.
Similarly you could sync a Signal to a Point controlled by
a Train-Tech DCC Point controller so that the signal is
always red when the point is against it and green when it
is clear to go. Again you can do this by programming the
Point and Signal with the same DCC address.

Computer Control

Some DCC controllers can be connected to a PC to
enable computer control of locomotives and accessories
like this signal - for more details on what is compatible
with your system consult your controller supplier.
Location board labels
These legends can be cut out and glued to the
model Location board on the plastic detailing
sprue. We suggest you use the DCC address you
have programmed into your signal which will
make the signal easier to identify and operate.
1 2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
AD CA DA ES EN GE GY MY PN NW
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3

CONTROLLING YOUR SIGNAL

You control the signal by setting your controller
to the DCC accessory address of your signal
and sending a 'direction' command from your
controller to change the Signal colour (actual
terms used for accessory control vary between
controllers so please refer to the instructions)
(eg 65)▹ or "=Red or Green
Address
Address+1(eg 66)▹ or "=Yellow or Two Yellow
Each signal head can have their own unique
address or can be synchronised to other DCC
signals or points etc by giving them the same
address as each other. Your signal will retain
your chosen address unless you change it,
which you can do by following step 2.
Extra Details can also be
fitted - see below
Tip: The Location board can
be used to show the DCC
address of your signal to
make it easier to identify -
you can cut out and glue the
address from the table
printed below

Extra details

The signal is supplied with a kit of plastic parts for you
to add extra details like ladder, handrails, phone and
location board if you wish. These may be cut from the
supports using small cutters or a knife on a cutting mat,
but take care as these parts are extremely small and
fragile, so we recommend using the following technique
to remove them without damage.
We suggest you first remove ladder and main parts by
carefully cutting the thicker supports first - after cutting
these they should break away from the other parts by
gently 'rocking' and you can then trim the fine supports.
Parts may be cut from the supports using a knife on a
cutting mat or by using precision cutters which can be
invaluable for modellers - they are available from model
shops or direct from us at www.dcpexpress.com
You will also find that fine nose pliers or tweezers are
useful both for cutting out and fitting parts.
Parts can be glued in place using model adhesives
such as Liquid poly or cynoacrylate 'superglue' etc.
We recommend first cutting the thicker supports to
release main parts then trimming off the small supports
You can use the Location board (small square sign) to
show the DCC address of the signal by cutting out and
glueing the number from the table printed.
You can also weather or paint the signal and add
scatter material or ballast etc around the base and
fingers, but take care not to cover the Learn or contact
fingers and never let water or moisture get into base of
the signal as this contains sensitive electronics.
Caution
This product is not a toy but a precision moulded
model kit and as such has small parts which may
choke or harm a child. Always take care when using
tools, electricity, adhesives and paints, especially when
children or pets are nearby.
Document Ref D779640/4