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Digitrax DG583S Manual

Mobile decoder fits large scale locomotives
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DG583S
Fits Large Scale Locomotives
(Screw Terminal for easy installation)
Features:
Digitrax LocoMotion
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.
Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) with simple setup & 256 level
resolution.
SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
FX
Function outputs for prototypical lighting effects and on/off control:
3
Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control.
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more.
FX
& Standard Function Qualifiers operate functions based on direc-
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tion, F0 on or off, 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
Screw Terminal design makes installation quick and easy.
Digitrax 9-Pin Function Plug for added convenience.
Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.
Compatible with digital surround sound systems
All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back reads back
CV values right on the mainline with Transponder equipped layouts.
Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.
Motor Isolation Protection prevents damage to your decoder.
Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
DCC Compatible
FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant
Patent Pending on Super Cool Technology
©2010 Digitrax, Inc.
Complete Train Control
Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!
®
System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
www.digitrax.com
Mobile Decoder
5.0 Amps/10.0 Amps Peak
8 FX
Functions, 2.0 Amps
3
G Scale
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Summary of Contents for Digitrax DG583S

  • 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: Installation Information

    6) for instructions for wiring these additional functions. 4. Replace the loco shell. You are now ready to run your locomotive. The DG583S is factory programmed to address 03. You can easily customize the address and other features. See section “Customizing Your Decoder” that follows.
  • Page 3 5 Amp total output rating. This total includes the motor current and total of all function output currents. 2. To use a function output with an inductive(coil) type load, see the Digitrax Decoder Manual for more information to avoid damage to the decoder.
  • Page 4 Speed Tables-How the Loco Responds to the Throttle With Digitrax LocoMotion™, there are two types of speed tables: 3 Step Tables and High Resolution 28 Step Tables. Please see your Decoder Manual for a dis- cussion of the 28 Step Tables. The 3 Step Tables are set up by programming 3 CVs: Start Voltage (CV02), Mid point Voltage (CV06) and Max Voltage (CV05).
  • Page 5 You can adjust this value in the range of 000/x00 for OFF to 015/x0F for the maximum effect. Consult your Digitrax Decoder Manual for info about CVs 55 & 56 and their effects on scaleable speed stabilization.

  • Page 6: Master Light Switch

    Run Your Trains, Not Your Track! Function Outputs on the DG583S The DG583S has eight function outputs available using the 9-pin connector located on the underside of the decoder (Figure 2). Connections for F0F and F0R, as well as functions F1, F2, F3, F4, F5 and F6 are available using the 9 pin function harness supplied with the decoder.

  • Page 7: Warranty And Repair

    Function Remapping Function remapping lets you program any function output on your decoder to be controlled by any function key on your throttle. Please consult the Digitrax Decoder Manual or web site for information on function remapping. Digitrax Transponding CV61 Digitrax Transponding is controlled by CV61.
  • Page 8 DG583S G Scale Decoder Super Super Available Computer Interface Computer Interface Decoder Programmer Decoder Programmer Sound Programmer Sound Programmer 2443 Transmitter Road Panama City, FL 32404 www.digitrax.com 850-872-9890 850-872-9557 Made in U.S.A.