Digitrax UT1 User Manual

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Traditional Style
LocoNet Throttle Manual
Digitrax, Inc.
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Norcross, GA 30071 USA
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This manual was updated 03/03.
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1.0 UT1 Utility Throttle Features and Specifications 3
2.0 Using your UT1 3
2.1 Turning On Track Power 3
2.2 Turning Off Track Power 4
2.3 Running a Locomotive 4
2.3.1 Run An Analog Locomotive on Address "00" 4
2.3.2 Run A DCC Equipped Locomotive 5
3.0 UT1 Throttle Control Panel 6
3.1 General color codes 6
3.2 The Throttle Knob 6
3.3 Direction Toggle Switch 7
3.4 Address Selector Rotary Dials 7
3.5 Status Indicator 7
3.6 Shift Key 7
3.7 Run/Stop Key 7
3.8 ACQ/DISP Key 7
3.9 F0/F3 Key 7
3.10 F1/F4/ON Key 8
3.11 F2/F5/OFF Key 8
3.12 Four Top Row LEDs (Chase Lights) 8
4.0 UT1: System Modes 8
4.1 UT1 Configuration Mode 8
4.1.1 UT1 Configuration Options 8
4.1.2 UT1 ID Number 9
4.2 Track Power Mode 9
4.3 Walkaround Operation on LocoNet 9
4.4 Stop Mode 10
4.5 Address Mode 10
4.6 Programming Mode 11
4.7 Switch Mode 11
5.0 Running Trains 12
5.1 Locomotive Speed Control 12
5.2 Locomotive Direction Control 12
5.3 Selecting a Locomotive (Safe Mode) 12
5.4 Selecting A Locomotive (Quik Mode) 13
5.5 Dispatching Locomotives 14
5.6 Controlling Lights & Functions 16
5.6.1 Controlling Functions on Consisted Locos 16
UT1 Traditional Style Throttle Manual
Table of Contents
1.0 UT1 Utility Throttle Features and Specifications
· The UT1 is a "traditional" hand held DCC throttle. The UT1 is laid out with a single knob for speed control and a simple toggle switch for direction.
· Digitrax LocoNet network forms a simple, reliable interconnect between all Digitrax Command Control System components using extremely reliable and convenient gold plated RJ12 6 pin modular telephone jacks.
· Control up to 98 locomotives (97 DCC & 1 Analog)
· 128 speed step operation!
· Simple locomotive selection using two rotary selectors.
· Control directional lighting & 5 additional function outputs from the keypad. If you have locomotive equipped with sound, controls for bell & whistle are on F1 & F2. F2 is a non-latching control that allows you to sound the horn for as long as the key is held down. F2 can be configured to be non-latching.
· F3 can be configured to be momentary for remote coupler functions, etc...
· Special "DISPATCH" function to allow consists or 4 digit addresses to be operated by the UT1.
· "SAFE" mode operation allows smooth pick-up and or release of trains or locomotives.
Your success with and enjoyment of our products are very important to
us. After all, this is a hobby and it is FUN!!! Please read this manu­al carefully before you install your system. We have included lots of hints and operating ideas based on our experience with the Digitrax system. If you have questions not covered by this manual please contact your dealer or Digitrax.
2.0 Using your UT1
For operation, the UT1 does not need a battery. The UT1 will remember
the last throttle settings after it is unplugged from LocoNet and will resume when it is plugged back into LocoNet.
Plug the UT1 into any LocoNet jack on your LocoNet system When the UT1 is first connected to LocoNet all the LEDs in its display
will blink on and then off again. This means that the throttle is working and is communicating as it should.
2.1 Turning On Track Power
Turn on the track power by pressing and holding the "RUN/STOP" button, then simultaneously pressing the "ON/F1" button. The command station will beep once and the "TRACK STATUS" light on the command station will come on.
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6.0 Troubleshooting 17
6.1 Clean Track 17
6.2 UT1 Won't power up when plugged in (LEDs Flicker) 17
6.3 Decoder Won't Respond 17
6.4 Emergency Stop 17
6.5 Mechanical Drive Train Problems 17
7.0 FCC Information 17
8.0 Warranty and Repair Information 18
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Digitrax, LocoNet and others included in this manual are trademarks of Digitrax, Inc.
Digitrax, Inc. is not responsible for unintentional errors
or omissions in this document.
©Digitrax, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA
UT1 Traditional Style Throttle Manual
Table of Contents (continued)
2.3.2 Run A DCC Equipped Locomotive
Connect UT1 to any LocoNet jack on your LocoNet System.
In order to select a DCC locomotive, you must know its address. All
Digitrax decoders are factory programmed to the default 2 digit short address "03." If your decoder has not been re-programmed then select "03" as the address.
1. Select the two digit address "03" of the DCC locomotive you want to run using the rotary selectors on the UT1. The left rotary selects the "tens" and the right rotary selects the "ones".
2. Press "ACQ/DISP" to select locomotive. The "STATUS" LED should be a steady green to indicate that you now control that loco­motive.
3. If the "STATUS" LED is dark, the locomotive that you tried to select is already being controlled by another throttle in the system and is not available.
4. A red "STATUS" LED indicates that the direction switch is not set to the same direction as the locomotive you are trying to select. Reverse the direction toggle switch and the "STATUS" LED will turn green.
5. Strobing green "Chase Lights" across the top of the keyboard indi­cate the throttle speed is higher or lower than the locomotive you are trying to select. If the LEDs are strobing Left to Right, turn the throttle knob clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STA­TUS" LED turns green. If the LEDs are strobing Right to Left, turn the throttle knob counter clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STATUS" LED turns green. NOTE: if the "STATUS" LED is red then change the direction of the toggle switch.
6. Flipping the toggle switch to the right will make the locomotive go forward. Flipping the toggle to the left will make the locomotive go in reverse.
7. Turn the throttle knob clockwise to increase speed and counter clockwise to decrease the speed. The throttle knob can rotate approximately. 300 degrees from start to stop.
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2.2 Turning Off Track Power
Turn off the track power by pressing and holding the "RUN/STOP" but-
ton, then simultaneously pressing the "OFF/F2"button. The com­mand station will beep once and the "TRACK STATUS" light on the command station will go out.
2.3 Running a Locomotive
Connect UT1 to any LocoNet jack connected to the command station in your LocoNet system.
2.3.1 Run An Analog Locomotive on Address "00"
The address "00" is reserved for "Analog" locomotives or any locomotive not equipped with a decoder.
1. Place a non-decoder equipped locomotive on the track. The locomo­tive will make a "humming noise", this is the normal sound an ana­log locomotive will make on a DCC layout.
2. Select the two digit address "00" of the analog locomotive you want to run using the rotary dial selectors on the UT1. The left rotary dial selects the "tens" and the right rotary dial selects the "ones".
3. Press "ACQ/DISP" to select locomotive. The "STATUS" LED should be a steady green to indicate that you now control that loco­motive.
4. If the "STATUS" LED is off, the locomotive that you tried to select is already being controlled by another throttle in the system and is not available.
5. A red "STATUS" LED indicates that the direction switch is not set to the same direction as the locomotive you are trying to select. Reverse the direction toggle switch and the "STATUS" LED will turn green.
6. Strobing green "Chase Lights" across the top of the keyboard indi­cate the throttle speed is higher or lower than the locomotive you are trying to select. If the LEDs are strobing Left to Right, turn the throttle knob clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STA­TUS" LED turns green. If the LEDs are strobing Right to Left, turn the throttle knob counter clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STATUS" LED turns green. NOTE: if the "STATUS" LED is red then change the direction of the toggle switch.
7. Flipping the toggle switch to the left will make the locomotive go forward. Flipping the toggle to the right will make the locomotive go in reverse.
8. Turn the throttle knob clockwise to increase speed and counter clockwise to decrease the speed. The throttle knob can rotate approximately. 300 degrees from start to stop.
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3.3 Direction Toggle Switch
Flip to the right for forward direction and to the left for reverse direction.
3.4 Address Selector Rotary Dials
Rotate these two selectors to select the two digit address ( 00 to 98 ) of
the locomotive you wish to control. The left selector dials in the 10s and the Right selector dials in the 1s. Select address "99" to select a locomotive or consist that has been "DISPATCHED" from another Digitrax throttle. (See section on dispatched locomotives.)
3.5 Status Indicator
Indicates the status of the UT1.
· Off indicates no locomotive is currently selected.
· Green indicates a locomotive has been successfully selected.
· Red indicates the direction and/or speed are out of correspondence
on a locomotive being selected.
· Blinking orange indicates the UT1 is in "Switch Mode".
3.6 Shift Key
· Press and hold to access F3, F4, F5.
· Press in conjunction with the ACQ button to "Dispatch"
3.7 Run/Stop Key
· Use as emergency stop. When held down will change locomotive speed to "0". Turn throttle to "0" speed setting to regain control or press RUN/STOP again.
· RUN/STOP key is used in conjunction with other keys to activate other throttle functions.
3.8 ACQ/DISP Key
· Press to acquire any locomotive address after the address has been dialed in with the rotary selectors.
· When address selector reads "99", press "ACQ/DISP" to acquire locomotive address that has been dispatched by another throttle in the system.
· If address selector is set to other than "99" press ACQ/DISP and SHIFT to dispatch the locomotive address to another throttle in the system.
· Press ACQ/DISP along with RUN/STOP to set Option Switches in your booster.
3.9 F0/F3 Key
· Press F0 to toggle front and rear headlights on and off.
· Hold "Shift" and press F3 to toggle Function 3 on and off.
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UT1 Throttle Diagram
3.0 UT1 Throttle Control Panel
3.1 General color codes
The UT1 is color coded according to how the keys are used.
The only RED key is Run/Stop. This is so you can't miss it in case of
emergency.
The BLUE keys are used in conjunction with the "SHIFT" key.
3.2 The Throttle Knob
Turn clockwise to increase the speed of your locomotive. Turn counter
clockwise to decrease the speed of your locomotive. There is about 300 degrees of rotation from 0 speed to full throttle.
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irection T oggle Switch
Section 3.3
Green LED Indicators
Section 3.12
F1/F4
Section 3.10
F0/F3
Section 3.9
Shift
Section 3.6
Address Selector
Section 3.4
F4 F5
F3
F0 F1 F2
ON
0
SHIFT
LOCO ADDRESS
Address Selector
ACQ
OFF
DISP
0
ST
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UT1
Section 3.4
RUN
STOP
Throttle Knob
Section 3.2
Section 3.11
ACQ/DISP
Section 3.8
Section 3.7
F2/F5
Run/Stop
Status LED Section 3.5
network. As soon as the UT1 powers up, release the F0 key. The UT1 is now set to the new configuration and will continue to use this configuration until you change it again. The UT1 will remember this new configuration whether it is plugged in or not.
4.1.2 UT1 ID Number
All UT1 throttles come from the factory with the Throttle ID set to "00".
As you add throttles it is a good idea to make each throttle's ID unique. Use the following procedure to set the ID number.
1. Unplug the UT1 from LocoNet.
2. Set the two digit ID number of your choice on the two rotary selec­tors.
3. Press and hold the "SHIFT/PROG" key and plug back into LocoNet.
4. Release the "SHIFT/PROG" key. The UT1 will remember this num­ber until you decide to change it.
4.2 Track Power Mode
If track power is off, press "RUN/STOP" and "ON" simultaneously to
have the Digitrax command station turn on the track power & go through power up sequencing. Press "RUN/STOP" and "OFF" to turn track power off.
4.3 Walkaround Operation on LocoNet
The UT1 does not use a battery to maintain its internal memory. All data
is stored in EEPROM. When the UT1 is connected to LocoNet It receives its total power requirements from the network.
NOTE: The UT1 draws approximately 15 mA at a minimum 6.8V
DC and gets its total power requirements from the network. It may be necessary to supplement the network power supply, on large networks, when using multiple throttles. This can be done using Digitrax UP5 Universal Panel(s), to expand LocoNet, with the battery saver option hooked up.
When a UT1 is disconnected from the network it turns off, but all the
settings are retained in EEPROM while you move to a different part of the layout.. When the UT1 is re-connected to the network, it will reselect the locomotive it was previously controlling with all the pre­vious settings intact.
When a UT1 with a selected in-use locomotive is disconnected from
LocoNet, for more than the system purge time (about 200 seconds), the Command Station will purge these in-use locomotives to the common state so that other throttles can access these locomotives. If
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3.10 F1/F4/ON Key
· Press F1 to toggle Function 1 on and off.
· Hold "Shift" and press F4 to toggle Function 4 on and off.
· Press "RUN/STOP" and "ON" together to turn track power on.
3.11 F2/F5/OFF Key
· Press F2 to toggle Function 2 on and off.
· Hold "Shift" and press F5 to toggle Function 5 on and off.
· Press "RUN/STOP" and "OFF" together to turn track power off.
3.12 Four Top Row LEDs (Chase Lights)
· Indicates function status, lit when on
· All four LEDs strobing left to right means that you need to increase speed on the throttle knob to complete the selection of a locomotive.
· All four LEDs strobing right to left means that you need to decrease speed on the throttle knob to complete the selection of a locomotive.
· Indicates CLOSED when in Switch Mode.
· LED above ACQ blinking every 4 seconds indicates that the throttle is active.
4.0 UT1: System Modes
4.1 UT1 Configuration Mode
The UT1 comes from the factory configured with the most common fea-
tures enabled as defaults. You can change these features to suit your particular needs by the following procedure.
4.1.1 UT1 Configuration Options
1. Choose the features you want from the chart below. Add up the val­ues of your choices to get the "SETTING" value. Example: 0 (Safe Mode) + 2 (F2 Toggle on/off) + 0 (F3 toggle on/off) = "SETTING" of 2.
TABLE I
2. With the UT1 unplugged from LocoNet, Set the rotary selectors to the proper setting (See Table I).
3. Press and hold the F0 key while you plug the UT1 into the LocoNet
Defaults
Options
0=Safe Mode
1=Quik Mode 0=F2 Momentary operation
2=F2 Toggles on/off
0=F3 Toggles on/off
4=F3 Momentary operation
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the throttle knob counter clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STATUS" LED turns green. Flipping the toggle switch to the right will make the locomotive go forward. Flipping the toggle to the left will make the locomotive go in reverse.
6. Turn the throttle knob clockwise to increase speed and counter clockwise to decrease the speed. The throttle knob can rotate approximately. 300 degrees from start to stop.
Quik Mode
While in "QUIK MODE" the UT1 is able to select an available locomo-
tive regardless of its present speed and direction
1. Select the two digit address "03" of the DCC locomotive you want to run using the rotary selectors on the UT1. The left rotary selects the "tens" and the right rotary selects the "ones".
2. Press "ACQ/DISP" to select locomotive. The "STATUS" LED should be a steady green to indicate that you now control that loco­motive.
3. If the "STATUS" LED is dark, the locomotive that you tried to select is already being controlled by another throttle in the system and is not available.
While in "QUIK MODE" the UT1 is able to select an available loco-
motive regardless of its present speed and direction. The selected locomotive will change direction and or speed to match the cur­rent settings on the UT1. Care should be taken to insure that the UT1 is at a comparable speed setting and direction before select­ing a locomotive.
4.6 Programming Mode
The UT1 has no programming ability. To program decoders use a system
throttle such as a UT2 or a DT100 series throttle.
4.7 Switch Mode
Turnout Control
The UT1 can be used to throw turnouts on your layout if they are con-
nected to a stationary decoder such as a Digitrax DS54.
1. Press the "RUN/STOP" and the "ACQ" buttons at the same time to activate "Switch" Mode.
2. Use the two rotary selectors on the UT1 to select the turnout address to throw or close (With the UT1 you are limited to a two digit turnout address).
3. The LED above "ACQ" will light if the last known state of the turnout selected is the "closed" position.
4. Press "ACQ" to throw and close the turnout.
5. The LED above "ACQ" will be dark if the last known state of the
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the original UT1 is reconnected after a purge of its last in-use loco­motives, and no settings have changed on the UT1, it will start the selection process again and as long as no one else has selected that locomotive, the UT1 will re acquire it. The designation of locomo­tives as in-use or common ensures orderly sharing of locomotives on the layout and increases the system's ability to run more locos at a time.
4.4 Stop Mode
Press "RUN/STOP" for 1 second by itself and the locomotive under con-
trol of your throttle will go to Emergency Stop or "0" speed. There are two ways to restart your locomotive.
· Turn the throttle knob counter clockwise to "0" speed. If you now increase the throttle setting, your locomotive will respond normally.
· If you press "RUN/STOP" again, for 1 second, the locomotive will resume at the speed it was running previously.
Use this only as an Emergency Stop.
4.5 Address Mode
The UT1 has two different "Addressing Modes", both of which are
described below. These Modes are selectable during the throttle con­figuration process described later in Section 4.1.
Safe Mode (Default)
While in "SAFE MODE" the UT1 is unable to complete the selection of
an available locomotive unless its present speed and direction match the settings on the UT1.
1. Select the two digit address "03" of the DCC locomotive you want to run using the rotary selectors on the UT1. The left rotary selects the "tens" and the right rotary selects the "ones".
2. Press "ACQ/DISP" to select locomotive. The "STATUS" LED should be a steady green to indicate that you now control that loco­motive.
3. If the "STATUS" LED is dark, the locomotive that you tried to select is already being controlled by another throttle in the system and is not available.
4. A red "STATUS" LED indicates that the direction switch is not set to the same direction as the locomotive you are trying to select. Reverse the direction toggle switch and the "STATUS" LED will turn green.
5. Strobing green "Chase Lights" across the top of the keyboard indi­cate the throttle speed is higher or lower than the locomotive you are trying to select. If the LEDs are strobing Left to Right, turn the throttle knob clockwise until the LEDs stop strobing and the "STA­TUS" LED turns green. If the LEDs are strobing Right to Left, turn
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a. If the UT1 is in “SAFE MODE” (default) and the locomotive you have selected is available and the speed and direction match the UT1, the “STATUS” LED will light a solid green. You will have control of the locomotive.
b. If the “STATUS” LED lights red, the direction switch is reversed. Flip the reverse switch to the other direction, the “STATUS” LED will light solid green.
c. If the four top LEDs are strobing from left to tight or right to left, this indicates a speed mismatch between the speed setting on the UT1 throttle and the actual speed of the locomotive. Turn the throt­tle knob in the direction of the strobing LEDs until the “STATUS” LED turns green and the top LEDs go off indicating that the throttle speed is now matched to the locomotive’s actual speed..
4. If the "STATUS" LED does not light at all when the address is dialed in, that locomotive is already assigned to another throttle and is not available.
5.4 Selecting A Locomotive (Quik Mode)
1. Connect the UT1 to LocoNet.
2. To select a locomotive, dial in the two digit address ( 00 to 98 ) of the locomotive you wish to control using the two rotary selector switches. The right selector dials in the 10s and the left selector dials in the 1s. Select address "99" to select a locomotive or consist that has been "DISPATCHED" from another Digitrax throttle. (see sec­tion on Dispatched locomotives).
3. After selecting the address, press "ACQ/DISP" once to finish the selection. If "ACQ/DISP" is pressed a second time the locomotive will be returned to the system again. Pressing"ACQ/DISP" again will reselect again.
4. If the UT1 is in "QUIK MODE" and the locomotive you have selected is available, the "STATUS" LED will light a solid green.
The selected locomotive will immediately change direction and or
speed if the current settings on the UT1 don't match the locomo­tive. Care should be taken to insure that the UT1 is at a compa­rable speed setting and direction before selecting a locomotive when in QUIK MODE".
5. If the "STATUS" LED does not light at all when the address is dialed in, that locomotive is already assigned to another throttle and is not available.
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turnout selected is the "thrown" position.
6. If the LED above "ACQ" flashes on and off, the turnout state is unknown.
7. Return the rotary selector switches to the locomotive address before exiting "Switch Mode". If the locomotive address is not correct the locomotive will be released.
8. Press "RUN/STOP" and "ACQ" at the same time to return to normal operation.
While in "Switch" Mode, you can still control the speed and direc-
tion of your locomotive. Functions will also operate normally while in "switch" Mode.
5.0 Running Trains
5.1 Locomotive Speed Control
To control the speed of a locomotive, just turn the Throttle Knob clock-
wise to increase speed and counter clockwise to decrease speed. The knob has approximately. 300 degrees travel from minimum. or zero throttle to full throttle.
5.2 Locomotive Direction Control
To change the direction of a locomotive, just move the direction toggle
switch to the right for forward direction and to the left for reverse direction.
If the decoder has momentum, CV 03 and CV 04 set to a value above
zero, then reverse the direction while the train is moving, and the locomotive will slow down at the programmed deceleration rate, stop and accelerate again at the programmed acceleration rate in the opposite direction.
5.3 Selecting a Locomotive (Safe Mode)
1. Connect the UT1 to LocoNet.
2. To select a locomotive, dial in the two digit address ( 00 to 98 ) of the locomotive you wish to control using the two rotary selector switches. The right selector dials in the 10s and the left selector dials in the 1s. Select address "99" to select a locomotive or consist that has been "DISPATCHED" from another Digitrax throttle. (see sec­tion on Dispatched locomotives).
3. After selecting the address, press "ACQ/DISP" once to finish the selection. If "ACQ/DISP" is pressed a second time the locomotive will be returned to the system again. Pressing"ACQ/DISP" again, etc.
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UT1 Address Selection Flow Chart
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5.5 Dispatching Locomotives
Dispatching is a special feature incorporated into the LocoNet "lan-
guage" to meet the needs of clubs and serious operators that wish to enforce a strict discipline in how engineers access locomotives. An example would be having a Superintendent of motive power making all the locomotive assignments. This also allows the UT1 to run 4 digit addresses and consists made up on other throttles in the system.
To dispatch a locomotive using a the UT1, simply press the "ACQ/DISP"
and the "SHIFT" buttons together and the locomotive or consist cur­rently being controlled will be released to the system and also spe­cially marked as a "Dispatched" locomotive as apposed to just releasing it to the system.
This specially marked Dispatch locomotive can be requested and
acquired by any UT1 using the "99" address on the address selec­tors.
Note: The same care should be taken when acquiring a "DIS-
PATCHED" locomotive as when selecting from scratch.
This specially marked Dispatch locomotive can also be requested and
acquired by any BT2 "Buddy Throttle." BT2s have no address selection capability of their own.
The BT2 that acquires the dispatched locomotive/consist will pick-up the
train in exactly the state it was in when it was initially dispatched, i.e., if the unit was moving with lights on, it will be acquired with no speed change and continue with lights on until the acquiring BT2 commands a new setting.
The TOP or control locomotive in a consist or MU lash up can be
Dispatched to pass control of the entire consist .
There is only one Dispatch marked locomotive in the system at a
time. Any throttle can select this dispatched address since it is “common” to all devices in the system. If another locomotive is dispatched, it will replace the last locomotive in the dispatch slot.
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Adjust Speed Knob
L R Slow Down
L R Speed Up
If TOP 4 LED's strobe
SAFE MODE
is RED
If STATUS LED
Flip Reverse Switch
NOT
AVAILABLE
LOCOMOTIVE
RUN
LOCOMOTIVE
=
G
STATUS LED
solid "GREEN"
QUIK MODE
DISP
ACQ
R
STATUS LED
solid "RED"
DISP
ACQ
ACQUIRE
R
STATUS LED
"DARK"
2
DESIRED
ADDRESS
4
6
LOCOMOTIVE
USER
CHANGES
to "COMMON"
RELEASE LOCOMOTIVE
SHIFT
+
DISP
ACQ
"DISPATCH" ADDRESSED LOCOMOTIVE to "COMMON"
OLD
ADDRESS
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6.0 Troubleshooting
6.1 Clean Track
The majority of intermittent operation faults can be traced to bad connec-
tions and poor or noisy wheel pickups on locomotives. Check track cleanliness and quality of wheel pickups. The DCC digital packet communication strategy performs exceptionally well in a less than perfect environment, and will often mask bad connections until they are really impossible to work with!
6.2 UT1 Won't power up when plugged in (LEDs Flicker)
Voltage on LocoNet is dropping below 6.8V DC as the UT1 powers up.
If you are using UP5 Universal Panels to extend the LocoNet net­work, hook up the battery saver option using an external 12V DC power supply.
6.3 Decoder Won't Respond
If you cannot figure out what a locomotive is doing or "who" it is by
address, do not panic! Just reprogram the locomotive. If the decoder is damaged, all is not lost, it can be repaired. See the Warranty sec­tion for details.
6.4 Emergency Stop
If the layout starts to "get away" on you, either PRESS "RUN/STOP" or,
turn the track power to "SLEEP" on the command station. Either way will give you a chance to regain your composure, and you will be able to rejoin the contest.
6.5 Mechanical Drive Train Problems
Pay attention to the mechanical drive train and free movement of the
locomotive wheel sets. This is especially important with inexpensive locomotives. Using Digitrax decoders with appropriate programming settings, you can achieve surprisingly good quality motion, if you carefully adjust the mechanisms for smooth running.
7.0 FCC Information
Radio or TV Interference: (this information is MANDATED by the FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi­tal device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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5.6 Controlling Lights & Functions
The UT1 has 3 function buttons. Each of these buttons controls 2 func-
tions. F0 thru F2 are controlled by just pressing the appropriate but­ton. The function will toggle on and off each time a button is pressed. F2 will only stay on as long as the button is held down, this lets you control whistles and horns when using sound equipped loco­motives.
To access F3 thru F5 press the "SHIFT" button at the same time as the
function buttons. F3 thru F5 will toggle on and off each time a but­ton is pressed.
Note that for proper light operation, you must be sure that the
decoder’s speed steps match the speed steps sent by the Command Station. If you are using a Digitrax or other Advanced capability decoder, we recommend it be programmed to the 128 speed step (default) mode or 28 step mode.
5.6.1 Controlling Functions on Consisted Locos
All locomotives in a "BASIC" consist (all locos the same address) will
respond to any function commands issued. F0 will turn the head­lights of all the locomotives in the consist on and off. The other functions will work the same way.
If the UT1 is controlling a consist that was made up using UniVersal
consisting with a DT100 and then "Dispatched " to the UT1, each locomotive in the consist can have its headlight and functions con­trolled independently as long as the consisted locomotives are using 2 digit addressing.
Select the 2 digit address of the locomotive in the consist using the
address selectors. Press "ACQ/DISP", the "STATUS" light will blink green if a consisted locomotive, other than the TOP or controlling locomotive address, is selected. Press the appropriate function button to control the desired function in the consisted locomotive.
Note: The throttle and direction controls will not work while the
"STATUS" LED is blinking green. To regain control of the con­sist, return the address selectors to the TOP or controlling loco­motive address and press "ACQ/DISP", The "STATUS" LED will turn to a steady green, speed and direction control will return for the consist.
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television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different form that to
which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note that any modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Digitrax voids the user's authority to operate under and be in compliance with CFR 47 rules, as admin­istered by the Federal Communication Commission. Digitrax believes any conscien­tiously installed equipment following guidelines in this manual would be unlikely to experience RFI problems.
For Canadian Users:
"This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for Radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation or the Canadian Department of Communications." Le present appariel numerique n emet pas de bruits radio-electriques depassant les lim­ites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe B prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
8.0 Warranty and Repair Information
Digitrax gives a one year guarantee against manufacturing defects on UT1 throttles. These units are not user serviceable (opening the case voids your warranty). If a defect occurs, return the unit to us for service. We will repair or replace these units at our discretion at no charge to you for one year from pur­chase date. Proof of date purchased is required for warranty repair. This war­ranty excludes damage due to abuse, such as failure to properly protect against input over current with a fuse or circuit breaker or applying excessive input voltage to the unit. We will make any repair needed because of physical dam­age or electrical abuse at fair and reasonable rates. See www.digitrax.com for complete warranty information and repair charges for non-warranty repairs.
All warranties on Digitrax products are limited to refund of purchase price or repair or replacement of Digitrax products at the sole discretion of Digitrax. In the event that Digitrax products are not installed or used in accor­dance with the manufacturer's specifications, any and all warranties either expressed or implied are void. Except to the extent expressly stated in this sec­tion, there are no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Digitrax, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications, and/or to make additions or improvements in its products without imposing any obligations upon itself to install these changes, additions or improvements on products previously manufactured.
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Index
A
ACQ/DISP Key 7 Address "00" 4 Address Mode 10 Address Selection Flow Chart 15 Address Selector Rotary Dials 7 Analog Locomotive 4
B
battery 3, 9
C
Configuration Options 8
D
Decoder Won't Respond 17 Direction Control 12 Direction Toggle Switch 7 Dispatching Locomotives 14
E
Emergency Stop 17
F
F0/F3 Key 7 F1/F4/ON Key 8 F2/F5/OFF Key 8 FCC Information 17 Four Top Row LEDs 8 Functions 16 Functions on Consisted Locos 16
I
ID number 9 intermittent operation 17
L
Lights 16 Locomotive Speed Control 12 LocoNet 3
M
Mechanical Drive Train Problems 17
N
non-decoder equipped locomotive 4
P
Programming 11
Q
Quik Mode 11, 13
R
Run A DCC Equipped Locomotive 5 Run/Stop Key 7 Running a Locomotive 4
S
Safe Mode 8, 10, 12 Selecting a Locomotive 12 Shift Key 7 Status Indicator 7 Stop Mode 10 Switch Mode 11
T
Throttle Knob 6, 12 Track Power 3, 9 Troubleshooting 17
U
UP5 Universal Panel 9 UT1 Configuration Mode 8 UT1 Won't power up when plugged in 17
W
Walkaround Operation 9 Warranty and Repair 18
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