NCE Power Cab Owner Reference Manual

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Power Cab

System Reference

Manual

Rev. 1.65

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NCE

CAB

LOC:1234 FWD: 000

12:00AM L1-3---

16ga. stranded wire

Power Panel

Red LED on

bottom of panel

6 Wire FLAT

Cable

Power Supply

P114

Basic Set Up of the

ower Cab System

Optional Extra

Cab

our Power CabTM is a full featured DCC system. It must be used with the 6 wire,

Y FLAT cable supplied. All features described in this manual are available to you when used in the Power Cab ProTM NCE system, you can use the Power Cab coiled cord that is also supplied. An NCE P114 power supply (13.8VDC Regulated) is the supplied transformer for your system.

mode. If you own or operate with a PowerHouseTM or Power

as a Pro CabTM using the 4 wire

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Quick Start

Contents of the Power CabTM System:

Power Cab Seven foot flat cable Coil Cord (4 wire) to use as a Pro Cab Power Supply Power CabTM system reference manual

We recommend that you follow the instructions below to connect your system to a

mall test track first. After your system is checked out completely and known to be

s working then consider the final installation locations for components and connections to the track.

TRYING OUT YOUR POWER CABTM:

#1 Assemble the Power Panel by screwing the black plate to the circuit board with #2 Connect the long 7 foot flat cable from the Power CabTM into the socket marked socket).

#3 Use a small, flat screw driver to attach the test track feeder wires to the small the connections.

#4 If you have a locomotive with a DCC decoder already installed place it on the #5 Plug the power supply into the socket marked POWER. Plug the power supply

on and off your have a short. shut off power

#6 The display of the cab should look something like:

This is what we call the ‘NORMAL DISPLAY’. The fast clock in the upper right hand corner will most likely show a different time.

screws provided. (on the drawing) POWER CABTM (with the LED below the jacks) use the left

two place connector. Make sure that there are no shorts or frayed wires between

track. into a wall outlet. If the red light of the panel lights up you are ready to go. If it blinks

Power Panel (marked PCAB-PP)

LOC: 003 00:03AMLOC: 003 00:03AM

LOC: 003 00:03AM

LOC: 003 00:03AMLOC: 003 00:03AM FWD: 000 -------FWD: 000 -------

FWD: 000 -------

FWD: 000 -------FWD: 000 -------

The following cab buttons must be pressed in the proper sequence to acquire control of the locomotive #3 (in the above example locomotive #3 is already selected):

Note: By convention, locomotive decoders usually have their short address set to 3 at the factory.

a. Press SELECT LOCO button once. b. Press the “3” button once. DO NOT press 0 then 3. c. Press ENTER.

TIP #1 If you make a mistake while entering numbers on the cab just keep pressing more numbers until the number entry field clears, then enter the correct numbers.

TIP #2 Whenever the cab is waiting for you to enter data (a flashing black square is on the screen at the point where the numbers will go) you can press the PROG/ESC key to “escape” what you were doing and return to normal operation mode.

TIP #3 Whenever you have pressed a button (such as SELECT LOCO) and you want to keep what ever number that is already on the screen just press ENTER.

#7 To operate the locomotive, the following controls are used:

a. The thumbwheel will increase/decrease speed. The speed control buttons

that flank the thumbwheel on either side may also be used as desired to control the loco speed.

b. Pressing the DIRECTION button will cause the loco direction to reverse.

CONGRATULATIONS! You are now operating a locomotive with DCC control. In most cases, less than ten minutes has elapsed since you started reading this Quick Start Guide.

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Operating one locomotive is fun — for awhile. But operating two locomotives is a lot more fun for a much longer time. Advancing beyond this simple DCC testing requires decoder installation into more locomotives and perhaps a few straight pieces added to your circle of track. After you have two locomotives with decoders we can continue with both locomotives simultaneously operating under DCC control. At least one locomotive will need to be programmed with a different address.

LETING THE QUICK START

PROGRAMMING A LOCOMOTIVE

ADDRESS

#1 The first item of business in this section is to remove any locomotives from the

layout that will not be programmed. #2 Place the locomotive to be programmed with an installed decoder on the track.

#3 Press the PROG/ESC button four times (bottom left corner) to get to the programming track menu.

Your cab should read:

SELMODE xx:xxPMSELMODE xx:xxPM

SELMODE xx:xxPM

SELMODE xx:xxPMSELMODE xx:xxPM USE PROGRAM TRKUSE PROGRAM TRK

USE PROGRAM TRK

USE PROGRAM TRKUSE PROGRAM TRK

xx:xx represents the fast clock which may display any time at this point. #4 Press ENTER to use the programming track and you will see:

PROG TRK xx:xxPMPROG TRK xx:xxPM

PROG TRK xx:xxPM

PROG TRK xx:xxPMPROG TRK xx:xxPM 1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

#5 Press “1” to use Standard programming. You will see:

MAIN OFF xx:xxPM

MANUFACTURER:___

After a moment the blank space after MANUFACTURER: will be filled in with the NMRA code for the maker of the decoder. All manufacturers have different codes.

If you get a CAN NOT READ CV message the decoder is not responding. Check the locomotive, decoder and programming track wiring. An older decoder that uses “paged” mode (discussed later) can take up to 15 seconds to read the values.

#6 Press ENTER to read the decoder version installed in your locomotive. #7 Press ENTER again to see:

ACTIVE ADR:SHORT

SETUP ADR 1=YES

ACTIVE ADR:SHORT

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y convention all DCC locomotive decoders are set to short address 3 or long

B address 3333 at the factory. If your decoder has not had its address changed you will see a short address as the active address. Press 1 to set up the address.

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT SHORT ADR: 003SHORT ADR: 003

SHORT ADR: 003

SHORT ADR: 003SHORT ADR: 003

TIP A decoder can have 2 different addresses, the Short Address (values from 1-

127) or the Long Address (sometimes called 4 digit with a range of 0000-9999). A decoder can use one or the other but not both at the same time. Some entry level decoders can only use the Short Address.

#8 Press ENTER to keep the current short address set to 3. #9 Press ENTER to skip activating the short address. #10 Next you will see the Long Address (which is probably set to 0000 or sometimes

to 9999). With older decoders, it may take a up to 30 seconds to read the long address.

This is the address we will change. #11 You will likely want to enter the number on the side of the locomotive cab as the

Long Address. Type in the number of the locomotive and press ENTER. #12 Press 1 to activate the Long Address. You have just changed the Long Address. At this point, press PROG/ESC twice to exit the program track mode.

You have just completed the hardest part of DCC… programming the locomotive on the programming track.

To select the locomotive:

a. Press SELECT LOCO button b. Press the digits corresponding to the Long Address you just programmed.. c. Press ENTER

At this point you should have control of the locomotive. Now is the time to program up a second locomotive and run them both.

RUNNING TWO LOCOMOTIVES WITH ONE CAB

#1 Select the first locomotive you wish to run (SELECT LOCO followed by its

address then ENTER).

#2 Press RECALL to store this locomotive in one of the internal recall “slots” of the

cab. The display of the cab will now show a locomotive of 000. #3 Select the second locomotive and start running it. #4 By pressing RECALL you can toggle back and forth between the two different

locomotives. At any time you can select a new locomotive “over the top” of any

locomotive already on the display. The existing locomotive will be forgotten by the

cab with the new one taking it’s place. The one in RECALL will remain available for

recall.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Servic dealer. It is faster to deal direct with the factory. Please write or call us before returning any products to our warranty center. Sometimes the problem is easily solved over the phone. If writing make sure you include your name, address and phone number and the times that you can be reached at that number. This will greatly expedite our service to you if you have questions.

NCE Warranty Center 82 East Main St. Webster, NY 14580

Phone: (585) 265-0230 Fax: (585) 265-0234

Email Address: support@ncecorporation.com Web Site: www.ncedcc.com

We reserve the right to either repair or replace components sent to us for inwarranty service. The warranty period will begin on the date shown on your retail sales receipt. Please do not send anything for repair without first writing or calling to explain the problem. Also remember to include your name, address and phone number with a brief description of the problem.

e is handled through our factory warranty center or by your

By registering your Power CabTM or Smart Booster DCC system with us you will receive personal notification of any software and hardware updates. At various times we provide free updates to our customers. At other times there is a nominal charge to cover shipping and handling (usually about $5 to $10). We do NOT use your name or address for any purpose other than upgrade notification. We will not sell or otherwise provide your personal information to any other person, company or entity.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual covers the installation and operation of the NCE Power Cab DCC system. It is not a comprehensive tutorial on all the aspects of Digital Command Control. It is not necessary to know the inner workings of DCC to use this system. Some users may wish to delve deeper into the how and why of Digital Command Control for model railroads, especially those wishing to use the computer interface of the Power CabTM. For those interested in the “nuts and bolts” we recommend the reading of the following NMRA Standards and Recommended Practices as they pertain to DCC. Applicable standards are: S-9, S9.1 and S-9.2 and Recommend Practices: RP-9.1.1 through RP-9.2.4. These documents are available via the Internet at www.nmra.org.

Editorial help has been provided by Lou Nost of Penfield, New York.The NCE Publications Department wrote this manual. Please address comments regarding the manual to:

NCE Publications Dept. 82 East Main St. Webster, NY 14580 [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START ............................................................................................................ 1

COMPLETING THE QUICK START ......................................................................... 2

PROGRAMMING A LOCOMOTIVE ADDRESS ....................................................... 2

RUNNING TWO LOCOMOTIVES WITH ONE CAB ................................................ 3

CUSTOMER SERVICE ............................................................................................... 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................. 6

INSTALLING DECODERS ......................................................................................... 8

PRECAUTIONARY NOTES FOR DECODERS ........................................................ 9

GENERAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ...................................................................... 10

DEVICE LOCATIONS ........................................................................................... 10

PROGRAMMING TRACK .................................................................................... 10

NCE AUTO SWITCH ............................................................................................ 11

REVERSE BLOCKS, WYES, AND CROSSOVERS ........................................... 11

WIRING .................................................................................................................. 11

SYSTEM POWER PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................. 12

THE POWER CABTM SYSTEM UNIT ....................................................................... 13

SET THE PRO CABTM ADDRESS............................................................................ 14

THE LCD SCREEN ............................................................................................... 14

LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL AREA ....................................................................... 14

SPEED CONTROL SECTION ............................................................................. 15

COMMONLY USED BUTTONS ........................................................................... 15

LOCO AND ACCESSORY SELECTION GROUP ............................................. 16

DATA ENTRY/FUNCTION CONTROL ............................................................... 16

CONSIST SETUP GROUP .................................................................................. 16

PROGRAMMING AND EXTENDED FUNCTION CONTROL ........................... 17

CAB SETUP ........................................................................................................... 18

CAB BUTTON NUMBERING SCHEME .............................................................. 20

TABLE OF FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES ........................................................ 21

6 WIRE CAB BUS CABLE WITH RJ-12 CONNECTORS .................................. 21

4 WIRE CAB BUS CABLE WITH RJ-12 CONNECTORS .................................. 22

POWER CABTM SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................... 22

OPERATING PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 23

THE “NORMAL” DISPLAY .................................................................................... 23

SELECTING A LOCOMOTIVE OR CONSIST ................................................... 23

CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS AND OTHER DECODER FUNCTIONS ........ 24

OLD AND ADVANCED CONSISTS EXPLAINED ................................................... 25

ADVANCED CONSISTS ....................................................................................... 25

OLD STYLE CONSISTS (ALSO CALLED BRUTE FORCE OR UNIVERSAL) 25

SETTING UP AN ADVANCED CONSIST ............................................................... 25

DROPPING A LOCOMOTIVE FROM AN ADVANCED CONSIST ................... 27

ADDING A LOCO TO AN ADVANCED CONSIST ............................................. 27

CLEARING AN ADVANCED CONSIST .............................................................. 28

CHANGING THE LEAD/REAR LOCO ................................................................ 28

OLD STYLE CONSISTS ........................................................................................... 29

SETUP AN OLD STYLE CONSIST ..................................................................... 29

ADDING A REAR LOCO TO AN OLD STYLE CONSIST ................................. 29

CLEARING AN OLD STYLE CONSIST .............................................................. 30

CONTROLLING TURNOUTS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES .............................. 31

MOMENTUM BUTTON ............................................................................................ 32

USING MACROS TO CONTROL TURNOUTS ..................................................... 33

MACROS EXPLAINED ......................................................................................... 33

PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 34

ACCESSING PROGRAMMING MODES ............................................................ 34

PROGRAMMING MENUS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................. 35

PROGRAMMING ON THE MAIN ........................................................................ 37

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ASSIGNING A LOCO TO A CAB ........................................................................ 44

SET THE SYSTEM CLOCK .................................................................................. 44

USE PROGRAM TRACK ...................................................................................... 46

SETUP COMMAND STATION ............................................................................. 55

SETTING THE CAB PARAMETERS ................................................................... 57

PROGRAM ACCESSORY DECODERS ON THE MAIN ................................... 59

PROGRAM MACROS ........................................................................................... 59

BROWSE CONSISTS ........................................................................................... 61

PROGRAM SIGNAL DECODERS ....................................................................... 61

HELPFUL HINTS ....................................................................................................... 62

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................ 63

COPYRIGHTS ........................................................................................................... 64

WARRANTY ............................................................................................................... 64

FCC STATEMENT .................................................................................................... 65

ABOUT NCE .............................................................................................................. 65

MENU NAVIGATION CHARTS ............................................................ BACK COVER

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INSTALLING HARD WIRED DECODERS

Note 1: The function common (blue wire) is the positive lead providing rectified DC voltage. If you elect to NOT use the common, power the light or other device from either track power pickup for half-wave operation (approx. 1/2 voltage).

Relay, Smoke

unit, etc.

Note: If a function controlled device presents inductive load (such as a relay), always use a suppression diode (such as 1N4004 or 1N914) across the device.

Motor -

Motor +

Right Track Power Pickup

Left Track Power Pickup

Forward Light

Light or Function Common (see note 1)

Reverse Light

Function 1 (not on all decoders)

Gray

Orange

Red

Black

White

Blue

Yellow

Green

Blue

Left Rail Firemans Side

Right Rail Engineers Side

Motor

WARNING: To prevent decoder damage, ALWAYS make sure the motor brushes are properly isolated before applying power.

Forward

Locomotive decoders come as convenient plug-in models (usually designed for one specific loco or family of locomotives) or as lower cost “hard wired” types that can be wired directly to many different locomotives. Below is a description of a typical hard wired installation.

Read the following section on decoders before starting. There are shortcuts to temporary installations of the other components, but do not shortcut the decoder. We recommend you get your first decoder installed by a dealer or locomotive manufacturer just so you have a good example of how it’s done.

The most important part of a successful decoder installation is proper isolation of both motor brushes from the track so that they are driven only by the decoder. Failure to isolate will definitely damage the decoder. Damage caused by failure to isolate the motor is not covered by the guarantee or warranty.

We find it preferable to mount the decoder with 1/2" wide 3M photo-mount double sided foam tape (we get ours at the local supermarket).

Before test running your newly converted locomotive on full power double check your wiring to make sure the motor is fully isolated and that there are no pinched or broken wires. We see many decoders returned due to wires getting pinched between the body shell and frame causing shorts.

Due to the high in-rush current of incandescent grain-of-wheat type bulbs (about 10 times the normal operating current) we have rated the decoder function outputs at 100mA each. We recommend Miniatronics part number 18-014-10 (2.4mm diameter 14 volt/30mA) bulbs for good results. If you are running higher voltages you will need to use 16 or 18 volt bulbs.

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If you need to use higher current lamps (50-150mA) we recommend a 22 ohm 1/4 Watt resistor in series with each bulb (this will also greatly extend bulb life). The function outputs are rated at 150mA continuous if used with LEDs or other low inrush devices. Always make sure the motor is isolated from the frame. Always make sure metal couplers are isolated from the frame.

PRECAUTIONARY NOTES FOR DECODERS

l MAKE SURE NO METAL PART OF THE LOCOMOTIVE TOUCHES ANY METAL

PART OF THE DECODER. APPLY ELECTRICAL TAPE TO THE INTERIOR OF

THE LOCO AT ANY QUESTIONABLE POINTS.

l THERE MUST BE NO ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE MOTOR

AND THE RAILS. BOTH MOTOR TERMINALS MUST BE ELECTRICALLY

ISOLATED FROM THE MOTOR FRAME AND BODY.

l IF YOU USE METAL COUPLERS MAKE SURE THE COUPLERS ARE

INSULATED FROM THE FRAME. THIS CAN CAUSE MYSTERIOUS PROBLEMS

WHEN RUNNING TWO OR MORE LOCOMOTIVES COUPLED TOGETHER.

l DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL (older) DECODERS WITH CORELESS

MOTORS.

NCE decoders that are designated SR (Silent Running) are high frequency motor

drive decoders. These will not harm coreless motors.

l Test the locomotive to assure good analog (DC) operation. Poor running

locomotives will not run well with DCC either. Test the loco under a “stalled”

condition. First connect ammeter between the DC power supply and the track.

Remove the loco’s shell. Increase power to the loco until it reaches at least 12

Volts. Now stall the motor by squeezing the flywheel until it stops. With locomotives

without flywheels, push down on the mechanism until the wheels stop turning. Note

the reading on the meter. The decoder rating needs to exceed the highest

amperage reading otherwise the decoder will cause the loco to have intermittent

stops when operating at the decoders’ rated amperage.

l We suggest installing the wiring harnesses with plugs for all leads being used in

order to facilitate decoder removal in the future.

l Lights and motor stall current should not exceed the values listed for each

decoder. Nor should their total exceed the amount of current remaining after

testing the loco motor “stalled”. The Function common (blue wire), is track voltage.

l Make a wiring diagram of your locomotive’s motor power and lighting. Copy it and

show how you are going to insulate the motor from the frame, if it is not already

insulated, and where you are going to cut the wires from the track pickups to the

motor and lights. LGB locomotives can be tricky here.

l The power for the Functions normally is connected to the Blue wire. This will

supply the lights with 14-15 volts (for the NORMAL setting). If you connect one

wire of a light bulb to one of the rails (Red or Black) and the other wire to the

function wire, the voltage to the lights will be cut to half the normal voltage (7 - 8

volts).

l Place the loco on the programming track and refer to the section

“PROGRAMMING ON THE PROGRAMMING TRACK”. Almost all decoders come

from the factory with the short address “3”.

When wiring, the right hand rail is the rail to the right of the observer standing between the rails with their back to the front of the locomotive, also referred to as the “engineers side”. For traction systems, the overhead wire is considered the right hand rail.

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GENERAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

Insulated joiners in

BOTH rails

Power Cab

track connector

MAIN TRACK

PROGRAMMING TRACK

DEVICE LOCATIONS

The physical locations for the Power CabTM can be anywhere. We suggest a location where the LED on the front of the Power Panel can be easily seen should there be a problem. Cab Bus panels such as the UTP or UTP-DIN are set up to use prewired four or six wire RJ12 telephone type cables to connect from panel to panel behind the layout fascia. Page 21 has a diagram of the proper wiring for these cables. We recommend placing the panels about 7-8 feet apart. In yard areas closer spacing may be needed. We suggest that a plug be no more than three feet from any siding where an operator would most likely stop and spend some time. Consider that operators will tend to gather at these panels so placement in crowded aisles may require care.

A SEPARATE PROGRAMMING TRACK

The programming track is a separate section of track where programming (setting the locomotive address and/or other internal parameters) takes place. The programming track must be electrically separate from the main trackage. The end of a convenient spur track will work fine. Install insulated joiners in both rails, directly across the track from each other. Allow enough length for your longest locomotive.

If desired, the programming track can be connected with a double-pole double-throw switch that is used to isolate this segment from the rest of your layout. This track is needed to complete the necessary start up programming for most decoder-equipped locos.

When the switch is set to use the programming track, the remainder of the layout is stopped. With NCE decoders, all parameters can be changed on the mainline using the “Programming on the Main” feature, without shutting down the whole layout. Some other manufacturer’s decoders do not support “Programming on the Main” so a programming track is required. Some owners have setup their shop loop to be DC, DCC, and programming track, then they can do all the testing in their shop and have only ready-to-run loco’s on the layout.

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MAIN PROG

DCC

NCE

AUTO-SW

POWER

PCAB-PP

TRACK

Double Gaps

Program Track

Main Track

Power Cab

Power Supply

Track Out

DCC

Program

Main

Power Cab

Power Panel

Auto SW

You can use the optional NCE Auto SW to automatically turn off your mainline track and let you program one locomotive at a time on your program track. Part number 524-226 is the Auto SW. When the Auto-SW is set to mainline, the program track will be off.

Installation of the Auto-SW to the Power CabTM System

REVERSE BLOCKS, WYES, AND CROSSOVERS

Reversing loops/sections still present the same potential for short circuits as conventional DC layouts. You can use commercial auto-reverse loop modules such as the MRC AD520 or Tony’s Trains Auto Reverser.

WIRING

If you already have a layout, your existing wiring most likely can be used without problems as long as it can handle a continuous 2 amp current. We suggest a “bus” of two large gauge (18 AWG) wires that follow the general track route of your layout with feeder wires to the track about every 3-6 feet. For the most trouble free operation we suggest a feeder to EVERY piece of rail. Don’t rely on the rail joiners to handle 2 Amps of current. To prevent voltage drop over long runs a chart of recommended track bus wire sizes is found below.

For the hobbyist wiring up a new layout our suggested wire sizes based on voltage drop are:

Runs to twenty-five feet ...... #18

Runs to fifty feet................... #16

For best results on long runs (over 20 feet), twist the bus wires about three turns per foot.

If you are planning a layout expansion that will require more power (more trains) in the future, we suggest using #16 for runs to 25 feet and #14 for longer runs.

There is no special requirement for routing the power conductors with DCC. If you are going to have long runs of cab bus cabling along the front of the layout you should run the track bus wires nearer the rear to prevent potential “crosstalk” between the track signal and the cab bus.

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SYSTEM POWER PANEL DESCRIPTION

POWER

PCAB-PP

TRACK

Power

Track Wires

Red LED glows

when there is

power to track

Optional UTP Panel(s)

provide extra plug-in

locations for optional cab,

Mini Panel and/or USB

Interface

Optional Power Cab here ONLY

Extra Cab

(must be

set to cab

address 3)

NOTES:

l The Power CabTM will deliver track power only if it is plugged in to the LEFT socket.

With the flat, 6-wire cable.

l Use only the provided P114 power supply or a voltage regulated 10-15 VDC

supply of 3 Amps or less.

l The flat 6 wire cable carries track power from the Power CabTM to the Power

PanelTM. Use this cable for Power CabTM operations.

l The 4 wire coilcord DOES NOT carry track power. Use this cable when you use

the Power CabTM as a Pro CabTM on another system.

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DCC COMPATIBLE COMMAND CONTROL

DIRECTION MOMENTUM

INC FAST

DEC FAST

INC

DEC

HORN/

WHISTLE BELL HEADLIGHT

OPTION RECALL

EMERGENCY

STOP

SELECT

LOCO MACRO

SELECT

ACCY

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 0 ENTER

PROG/ESC EXPN 28/128 SHIFT

CONSIST

SET UP

SPEED

LOC:1234 FWD: 000

12:00AM

L1-3---

CLEAR ADD

DEL

F10 F12F11

NCE

CAB

THE POWER CAB

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SET THE PROCAB ADDRESS -

DIRECTION MOMENTUM

DCC COMPATIBLE COMMAND CONTROL

LOC:1234 FWD: 000

12:00AM

L1-3---

NCE

CAB

If the Power Cab is to be used as a Pro Cab

Just as every locomotive has a separate number (address in DCC terms) each cab needs a separate address so the command station can distinguish one cab from another. Each Power CabTM is shipped from the factory with the address of 2. When the Power CabTM is used in Power CabTM mode, the address is always 2 regardless of the Pro CabTM address setting. To easily change the address:

1. Power up your Power CabTM system.

2. Plug in the Power CabTM cable to the CAB BUS connector of the Power Cab

3. Unplug your Power CabTM at the base of the cab

4. Press and hold the SELECT LOCO button while re-plugging in the cable you just removed from the cab

5. You should see the following display on the cab:

NCE PROCAB V1.3NCE PROCAB V1.3

NCE PROCAB V1.3

NCE PROCAB V1.3NCE PROCAB V1.3 CAB ADDRESS = 02CAB ADDRESS = 02

CAB ADDRESS = 02

CAB ADDRESS = 02CAB ADDRESS = 02

6. The cursor will be flashing over the 0 of “02”. Type in the new cab number. In this case, you will press “3” (valid range = 1-63) followed by ENTER.

7. Press PROG/ESC to skip setting all the other cab setup options. They will be discussed later on page 20 of this manual.

THE LCD SCREEN

The LCD screen provides you with messages from the Power Cab Command Station. This information includes: locomotive status, scale time, command prompts and messages regarding programming decoders. The drawing above shows how the display looks during normal operation. The top line of the display includes the locomotive number being controlled and the scale time. The second line shows the direction, speed and status of the locomotive function outputs. Decoder functions are represented with “L” for headlight or the function number 1 through 6 being ON. A dash (“-”) indicating the function is OFF

LOCOMOTIVE CONTROL AREA

DIRECTION

The DIR key changes the direction of your loco or consist. The current direction is displayed as the first three characters of the second line on the screen. This button is disabled if the cab is in Yard mode.

Holding down the DIRECTION button while turning the system on will cause it to immediately go to Power CabTM mode.

MOMENTUM

This key changes the acceleration/deceleration rate of the currently controlled locomotive/consist.

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SPEED CONTROL SECTION

INC FAST

DEC FAST

INC

DEC

SPEED

HORN/

WHISTLE BELL HEADLIGHT

OPTION RECALL

EMERGENCY

STOP

The digital encoder equipped Power CabTM allows you to use both the speed buttons and the knob for controlling the speed of your locomotive. The left two keys increase or decrease the speed by either 4 or 10 speed steps, depending on the speed step mode (28 or 128), whereas the right keys increase and decrease the speed by one speed step at a time. The knob increases the speed by rotating it up and decreases the speed when it is rotated down. Power CabsTM have a feature called ballistic tracking. The faster you rotate the knob the faster it will increase or decrease the speed. This rate is adjustable from 0-7. The factory default value is 3. See the Cab Setup section later in this manual.

Note: Speed buttons are disabled if the Power CabTM is in Yard mode.

COMMONLY USED BUTTONS

HORN/WHISTLE

Factory default is to operate function 2 when this button is pushed. Unlike other keys which toggle functions on/off this key blows the horn as long as the key is held down. Pressing the 2 key will still toggle the function on or off.

BELL

Factory default is a toggle for function “1” on or off with each button press. This can be changed in the Set Cab Params menu.

HEADLIGHT

Toggles the Headlight on and off. With DCC, the headlight is defined as Function 0, and pressing the 0 (zero) key will perform the same function, but we felt the headlight warranted its own button and a more convenient location.

OPTION

This button can be programmed to act as any button you wish (see the CAB SETUP section on page 18, step 8).

EMERGENCY STOP

Pressing EMERGENCY STOP will stop the active loco/consist for this Cab only. Speed will be immediately set to zero (no momentum). Loco is restarted by changing the speed step or direction.

RECALL

This button toggles between the last two to six locomotives or consists addressed. RECALL allows you to keep two to six locomotives and/or consists active in the command station memory and access them in “round-robin” fashion with each press of the button. Think of RECALL as being a set of memory slots. To put a locomotive in a recall “slot”, press SELECT LOCO and enter the loco or consist to be operated followed by pressing ENTER. To put another locomotive in the next slot, first press RECALL to access the next slot. Now press SELECT LOCO and enter the second loco followed by pressing ENTER. When additional trains are to be added either a “slot” with “000” or an expendable loco/consist must be displayed on the screen.

Whatever is on the display will be replaced with the new loco/consist.

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The number of RECALLS for each cab can be changed within the “SET CAB

SELECT

LOCO MACRO

SELECT

ACCY

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 0 ENTER

CONSIST

SET UP

CLEAR ADD

DEL

PARAMS” menu (see PROG button description). The factory default value is two. You may also “clear out” any locomotives in the recall slots using the “SET CAB PARAMS” menu. We don’t advise using RECALL in Yard mode. Because the ‘DIRECTION’ can be fouled inside the ProCab.

LOCO and ACCESSORY SELECTION GROUP

SELECT LOCO

This allows the selection of a locomotive/consist to operate. Press this key, the loco/consist number, then ENTER.

When loco is selected, Speed Step 0 and Functions 0 through 8 commands are sent to the loco. This serves to “Wake Up” sound decoders.

MACRO

When this key is pressed you are prompted to enter the macro number, then press ENTER. Macros are used to control one or more accessories with a single command. This is especially useful for selecting a route through a switch ladder in a staging yard or complex trackwork where it would be inefficient to throw several switches by selecting them individually. Macros are explained in detail later on page 33.

SELECT ACCESSORY

For controlling “accessory” decoders that operate accessories such as switch machines, lights, signals, etc.

DATA ENTRY/FUNCTION CONTROL

NUMBER KEYS

The keys 0 through 9 serve two purposes. First, when operating a loco/consist if a number key is pressed it toggles the corresponding function on the loco (if that function is connected and supported by the decoder). The second purpose is for typing in numbers such as when selecting locomotives or responding to screen prompts during programming.

ENTER

Used to confirm numeric inputs or select a programming mode.

CONSIST SETUP GROUP

Supports not only advanced decoders that respond to the Extended Packet Format but also the older entry-level decoders. For complete operating instructions on consist makeup read the section on

SETTING UP A CONSIST on page 25.

SETUP

Starts the procedure for either creating an advanced or old style (some call it Universal) consist.

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CLEAR

PROG/ESC EXPN 28/128 SHIFT

F10 F12F11

Disbands (breaks up) a consist.

ADD [LOCO]

Adds a locomotive to a consist.

DELETE [LOCO]

Drops a locomotive from a consist. For use with Advanced Consists ONLY (this button is inactive with old style consists.

PROGRAMMING and EXTENDED FUNCTION CONTROL

PROG/ESC/F10

Provides selection of the various system menus available for setting up decoders, cabs, time, etc. This button also doubles as an “escape” key during number/data entry. Whenever the cursor (flashing rectangular box) is shown on the cab display to indicate the cab is waiting for data to be input you can press PROG/ESC to cancel the data entry and return to normal operations. The following menus are accessed round robin fashion with each successive press of the PROG/ESC key when in normal operations:

l First press: Program on the Main (Operations Mode programming) l Second Press: Assign loco to Cab l Third Press: Set Fast Clock l Fourth Press: Use programming Track l Fifth Press: Set up Command Station l Sixth Press: Set up Cab Parameters l Seventh Press: Program accessory decoders on the mainline l Eighth Press: Set up Macros (switch route control) l Ninth press: Browse Advanced Consists l Tenth press: Program Signal decoders on the mainline

Pressing ENTER at any of the above menus will select that menu, pressing PROG/ ESC will step to the next menu. You can use ‘shortcuts’ to get to the menus you like.

For example: Pressing PROG/ESC followed by 4 takes you to the Program Track menu.

Pressing SHIFT and PROG/ESC activates F10.

EXPN/F11

In Power CabTM mode, this button is reserved for future features. When the Power Cab is used as a wireless Pro Cab, this button is used to access the radio setup menu. When the cab is tethered, it toggles between the display of lines 1 and 2 of the LCD display and lines 3 and 4. Pressing SHIFT and EXPN activates F11.

Pressing the EXPN key will show the status of functions 1 through 28. The top line of the screen shows functions 1-14, ‘-’ means the function is off. A digit in the space means the function is on. The second line of the screen shows functions 15 through

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28 in the same manner. Pressing the EXPN key a second time returns the cab to the normal display.

28/128/F12

Provides the ability to toggle between 28 and 128 speed step operation of the active loco/consist. Pressing this button will display the speed step mode you have selected on the cab LCD. The LCD display will be set to the normal operation display the next time a function is toggled or ENTER is pressed. Pressing SHIFT and 28/128 activates F12. When the Power CabTM is turned off, the default is set to 28 speed steps.

SHIFT

This button gives each key on the ProCab an “alter ego”. When pressed and held while pressing another key on the cab the alternate value of that key can be used. For example: To access the function F10 you simply press SHIFT and PROG/ESC at the same time to activate FUNCTION 10. Every key can be programmed to any current or future feature we may think up. This is like having a whole cab full of OPTION keys. Each key is preprogrammed at the factory to one of these alternate uses. Try pressing SHIFT and 4. This takes you directly to the USE THE PROGRAMMING TRACK menu. A list of the shifted keys is tabulated on page 21.

EXTENDED FUNCTION CONTROL (F10 - F28)

Control of functions F13 through F28 has been added. To access these function numbers program the OPTION key to a value of 122 (see CAB SET UP, below). Pressing OPTION will display “F10 through F19 on the bottom line of the cab. Pressing a digit will toggle that number plus ten. For example. pressing 6 will issue an F16 command.

Pressing OPTION a second time will display “F21 through F28” on the cab. Pressing a digit with this display will toggle that number plus twenty.

Pressing OPTION a third time will return to the F10 through F19 display. Pressing

Prog/Esc at any time will abort the operation.

CAB SETUP

The Power CabTM has various internal setup parameters and operating modes. Most of the settings apply to both Pro CabTM and Power CabTM modes of operation. The following steps describe the parameters you can change to customize the cab to your liking.

To access the cab set up mode:

1)Turn on the system power.

2) Unplug your cab from the Power Panel.

3) Press and hold down the SELECT LOCO button while plugging in the cab. The cab will now enter its internal setup program. At any time you may press PROG/ ESC to leave set up mode.

4) Press ENTER to accept the current cab address (unless you want to change it). To change the cab address, type in a new address such as 3 followed by the ENTER key. If you make a mistake just unplug the cab and re-plug it while holding down the SELECT LOCO key.

NOTE: If you program the address to zero the cab will reprogram itself to the original factory values, including the cab address, which will be set to 2.

5) At the “1=YARD 2=NORMAL” prompt you can press ENTER to accept the current operating mode. Yard mode only works in Pro Cab operation where the speed knob stops at speed 0 when turned all the way down or “yard” mode. In yard mode as the knob is turned down to zero it will reverse locomotive direction and start increasing speed in reverse as the knob turning in

TM .

To select between “normal”

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the “down” direction is continued. Pushing the knob up will reduce the reverse speed to zero then increase it in a forward direction. The factory setting is 2 for

“normal” Operation

6) Press ENTER to accept the existing Ballistic Tracking Rate or enter a new rate. Entering a low number will cause the speed knob to change locomotive speed more slowly as the knob is turned. Larger numbers will cause a greater change of speed as the knob is turned. The factory setting is 3 and values from 0-7 will be accepted.

7) Press ENTER to accept the Speed Button Repeat Rate. This is the rate at which the 4 speed control buttons repeat. Smaller values will make the buttons repeat faster. The acceptable range is 16 to 255. The factory setting is 32.

8) Press ENTER to accept the current OPTION key value. If you wish to change it enter a number from the Key Table Chart following this section. The factory value is 94 so the OPTION button will act as BRAKE button.

9) Press ENTER to accept the “shifted” value for key number 1. If you wish to change it enter a number from the Key Table Chart following this section. See the Table of Factory Default Values for Shifted Keys on page 21 for the preset factory values.

10) Use the same procedure described in step 9 to accept or program keys number 2 through 32. Remember you can press PROG/ESC to exit at any time. If you stick it out to key 32, press ENTER to return to normal operations mode.

Key Table Chart

Value Key Name Value Key Name

64 Enter 96 Assign Loco to Cab 65 Program 97 Program on Main 66 Recall 98 Set Clock 67 Direction 99 Use program track 68 Setup consist 100 Setup command station 69 Add loco to consist 101 Setup Procab 70 Delete loco from consist 102 Setup macros 71 Kill consist 103 Setup old consist 72 Select loco 104 Setup advanced consist 73 Horn/Whistle 105 Display LCD lines 3 and 4 74 1 Speed step faster 106 Forward 75 1 Speed step slower 107 Reverse 76 Emergency Stop 108 Reserved 77 Bell 109 Reserved 78 Select Accessory 110 Reserved 79 Expn (Expansion) key 111 Momentum 80 Headlight, Zero key 112 F10 81 F1, number 1 key 113 F11 82 F2, number 2 key 114 F12 83 F3, number 3 key 115 Reserved 84 F4, number 4 key 116 Reserved 85 F5, number 5 key 117 Reserved 86 F6, number 6 key 118 Reserved 87 F7, number 7 key 119 Reserved 88 F8, number 8 key 120 Reserved 89 F9, number 9 key 121 Reserved 90 4/10 speed steps faster 122 Extended Function Control 91 4/10 speed steps slower 123 Aux Analog Button Down 92 Macro 124 Aux Analog Button Up 93 14/28/128 select 125 “no key” pressed 94 Brake (factory setting) 126 Reserved 95 Do not use 127 do not use

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Power CabTM BUTTON NUMBERING SCHEME

DCC COMPATIBLE COMMAND CONTROL

1 2

3 4

5 6

7 8 9

LOC:1234 FWD: 000

12:00AM

L1-3---

10 11 12

13 14 15

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23

26 27 28 29

30 31

NCE

CAB

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TABLE OF FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES

White Black

Red

Green

Yellow

Blue

Cab bus cable

Pin 1 Pin 1

General RJ type cable connection

FOR “SHIFTED” KEYS

Key # Value ..... Description Key # Value ... Description

1 ...... 67........ Direction 17 .... 96 ...... Assign Loco -> Cab

2 ...... 94 ........ Brake 18 .... 98 ...... Set Clock

3 ...... 90 ........ Increment 4/10 steps 19 .... 99 ...... Use Program Track

4 ...... 74 ........ Increment 1 Step 20 ... 100 ..... Setup Command Station

5 ...... 91........ Decrement 4/10 steps 21 ... 101 ..... Setup Cab Parameters

6 ...... 75 ........ Decrement 1 Step 22 ... 118 ..... Reserved

7 ..... 123 .......reserved 23 ... 102 ..... Setup Macros

8 ...... 81 ........ Headlight 24 ... 108 ..... Reserved

9 ..... 122 ....... reserved 25 ... 119 ..... Reserved

10 .... 125 ....... reserved 26 ... 103 ..... Setup Old Consist

11.... 116 .......reserved 27 ... 108 ..... Reserved

12.... 109 .......reserved 28 ... 120 ..... Reserved

13.... 121 .......reserved 29 ... 115 ..... Reserved

14.... 117 .......reserved 30 ... 112 ..... Function 10

15.... 111 .......Momentum 31 ... 113 ..... Function 11

16..... 97 ........ Program on Main 32 ... 114 ..... Function 12

6 WIRE CAB BUS CABLE WITH RJ-12 CONNECTORS

Pin # Color Description

Pin 1 ...... White.............. Power to track

Pin 2 ...... Black.............. Ground

Pin 3 ...... Red ................ - RS-485

Pin 4 ...... Green ............ + RS-485

Pin 5 ...... Yellow............ +12 volts

Pin 6 ...... Blue................Power to track

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4 WIRE CAB BUS CABLE WITH RJ-12 CONNECTORS

Black

Red

Green Yellow

Cab bus cable

Pin 1 Pin 1

General RJ type cable connection

**To prevent potential damage, ALWAYS use 4 wire cables when your Power Cab is used as a Pro Cab. This keeps Power Cab track power from interferring with the NCE cab bus.

Pin # Color Description

Pin 1 ...... White.............. Unused

Pin 2 ...... Black.............. Ground

Pin 3 ...... Red ................ - RS-485

Pin 4 ...... Green ............ + RS-485

Pin 5 ...... Yellow............ +12 volts

Pin 6 ...... Blue................Unused

NOTE: Pro Cab mode cables only need the center four wires for proper operation.

Power CabTM Specifications:

Power Input Requirements: 10-15V regulated DC, 3A maximum Power Connector: 5.5mm x 2.5mm center positive Track Power Output: Voltage input minus (-) .5 Volt 2 Amps peak Cabs: 2 maximum plus USB Interface and/or Mini Panel Number of simultaneous trains: 12 Number of consists: 16 advanced consists of unlimited number of

locomotives each. Plus 4 old style consists up to 2 locos each.

Range of locomotive addresses: 0-9999 Range of consist addresses: 112-127 Range of accessory addresses: 1-2044 Range of signal addresses: 1-2044 Computer interface: USB optional

Pro CabTM Mode Specifications:

When the Power Cab is used as a Pro Cab, the following specifications apply.

Size: 8-3/4 x 3-5/8” x 1” Power Requirements: 8 VDC 40mA (backlight off) 8 VDC 120mA

(backlight on)

Replacement Encoder: Bournes or Digikey part #3315C-1-006 Speed control: Thumbwheel operated digital encoder with adjustable

ballistic tracking rate. Pushbutton speed control with adjustable auto-repeat rate (4 pulses per second to one pulse per 4 seconds). Backlit LCD Display: 2 line by 16 characters/line. Two extra display lines available for display of additional information when used with computer dispatcher programs.

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OPERATING PROCEDURES

THE “NORMAL” DISPLAY

Loco or consist currently being controlled

Speed step and direction of current loco

LOC:1234 2:00PM FWD:108 L1-3---

Current time from system fast clock or display of track current

Status of locomotive decoder functions

TOP ROW OF DISPLAY

LOC: Indicates that a locomotive is being operated. CON: Indicates that a consist is being operated. 2:00PM: Scale Time in either 12 hour or 24 hour format.

BOTTOM ROW OF DISPLAY

FWD: or REV: Indicates the current direction of loco or consist 108 - Indicates the speed step to which the active loco/consist is presently set. L123456 or - - - - - - Indicates which function outputs are ON. Those outputs that are OFF are displayed as dashes (-). The example above indicates that the Headlight, Function #1 and Function #3 are on. Other status information may temporarily be displayed is this area.

SELECTING A LOCOMOTIVE OR

CONSIST

First a word about locomotive addresses. A decoder can have 2 different addresses, the Short Address (values from 1-127) and the Long Address (sometimes called 4 digit with a range of 0000-9999). A decoder can use one or the other but not both at the same time. Some entry level decoders can only use the Short Address.

As you can see above there is an overlap in the address ranges between the short and long address. You can have a Long Address of 6 and a Short Address of 6. They are not the same. To use a short address (range 1-127) it is selected on the cab by entering only the significant digits (no zeros before you get to the numbers). To enter a long address in the range of 0-127 put a zero before the digits. A long address between 0 and 127 will have an asterisk (*) before the loco address on the cab display as below:

LOC:*006 2:00PMLOC:*006 2:00PM

LOC:*006 2:00PM

LOC:*006 2:00PMLOC:*006 2:00PM ENTER LOCO: _ENTER LOCO: _

ENTER LOCO: _

ENTER LOCO: _ENTER LOCO: _

NOTE: You will notice that the short address 0 is not available but the long address 0 is listed as a valid address. Short address 0 is the “broadcast” address for DCC. If you were to send commands to short address 0 all locomotives on the layout would respond causing chaos. For this reason we don’t allow use of short address 0. Long address 0 can be used just like any other locomotive address.

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To select a locomotive for operation:

l Press the SELECT LOCO button l Enter the 1 to 4 digit address of the loco/consist to be operated. A “Leading

Zero” is necessary for long addresses below 128. An asterisk will be displayed before any long address below 128 (example below).

l Press the ENTER key.

Locomotive address examples: 4421 = Long Address 006 = Long Address as entered.

*006 = Long Address as displayed 45 = Short Address as entered 045 = Short Address as displayed

LOC: will be displayed when addressing a single locomotive CON: will be displayed when addressing a Consist.

CONTROLLING HEADLIGHTS AND

OTHER DECODER FUNCTIONS

Pressing HEADLIGHT will alternately toggle the headlight of the locomotive on and off. To toggle other functions simply press the number key that corresponds to the function you wish to control. E.g. - The ‘1’ key controls function 1. Your cab will display which functions are on and off on the lower right of the display. The letter ‘L’ stands for Headlight (Function 0) and numbers 1-6 stand for functions 1-6 (functions 7 through 12 are not displayed on the cab but work if you push the buttons). In the example below the headlight plus functions 2 and 6 are on.

LOC:4449 xx:xxPMLOC:4449 xx:xxPM

LOC:4449 xx:xxPM

LOC:4449 xx:xxPMLOC:4449 xx:xxPM FWD:02 L-2---6FWD:02 L-2---6

FWD:02 L-2---6

FWD:02 L-2---6FWD:02 L-2---6

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OLD AND ADVANCED CONSISTS

EXPLAINED

Before setting up any consist an explanation is needed to understand the operating differences between Advanced and Old Style consists (also called brute force or Universal). Basic decoders that have a short address but no CONSIST address (Early Lenz, MRC 30x/31x series and Digitrax 120 series Decoders) can not be used with advanced consisting.

ADVANCED CONSISTS

Decoders that support advanced consisting have an additional short address, the CONSIST address, in addition to their normal Long and Short addresses. The consist address is stored in CV19 and can have a value of 112-127. A decoder considers itself in a consist if the Consist Address (CV19) is something other than 0 or 128. A decoder is added to a consist when the command station sends a command to set the consist address in the decoder to the consist number. The decoder will now use this new consist address for speed and direction commands. This has many advantages including the need for fewer communications on the track and no need for the operator or command station to keep track of which locomotives are in what consist on the layout. Each locomotive in an advanced consist will still respond to function or programming commands using the original locomotive address. This means the operator can turn lights or other functions on or off for each locomotive individually. To kill an entire consist, a command is broadcast on the tracks for each decoder with that consist number to clear its consist address and return to individual operation. Locomotives can also be individually dropped from a consist. You can also add locomotives to a consist after the initial set up of that consist. Advanced style consists can easily be taken from layout to layout and they will continue to operate as a single unit.

OLD STYLE CONSISTS (also called brute force or Universal)

With an Old Style consist, the command station keeps track of each locomotive in the consist within the memory of the command station. Each speed change of the cab generates a separate speed command to each of the decoders in the consist. These extra speed commands on the track have significant ramifications if you have a lot of consists operating at one time as in a club situation. The effect is to slow down locomotive response to the throttle speed controls. Use this method of building a consist with MRC and Digitrax 120 series decoders. Decoders in an old style consist have no knowledge of being in a consist and will not operate as a unit when moved to another layout. You can add one or more advanced consists to any old style consist.

SETTING UP AN ADVANCED CONSIST

To set up a consist press SETUP. This screen allows you to choose the type of consist to be created. For those consists that will contain advanced decoders, press ENTER to select the advanced mode.

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM ENTER=ADV 1=OLDENTER=ADV 1=OLD

ENTER=ADV 1=OLD

ENTER=ADV 1=OLDENTER=ADV 1=OLD

An advanced consist has no limit to the number of loco’s assigned. NOTE: you can not setup, add, or delete a loco from a consist while the locomotive is moving. It must be at speed 0. Decoders will not accept consist commands while

they are in motion. This prevents reception of false consist make/break commands due to electrical noise generated by the wheels rolling on the track.

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CONSIST ADDRESS:

The consist address can be any number from 112 through 127. The system will suggest the first available consist address (the priority is highest to lowest). Press ENTER to accept this address.

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM CON ADDR: 127CON ADDR: 127

CON ADDR: 127

CON ADDR: 127CON ADDR: 127

You may enter any other number you wish (from 112 to 127) then press the ENTER key. If you have locomotives on the layout using short addresses make sure you don’t pick an address already in use. This is one reason to use long addresses with your loco fleet. It will keep the short addresses free for consists.

ENTERING THE LEAD LOCO NUMBER

Entering the lead loco number is optional but recommended. The command station keeps track of consists by their lead loco number. The locomotive is the loco that the command station will send function commands to. For example: headlight on/off commands. If the command station did not know the lead loco it would not know which locomotive should have the headlight turned on or off.

The lead loco number also acts as an alias for the consist number entered above. Say you have a bunch of consists stored on staging tracks and you wish to operate one of them. After the consist is set up, you can select the consist by pressing SEL LOCO then entering either the lead loco number or the consist number. The lead loco number is typically easiest to remember because it is the number printed right on the locomotive. The consist address may not relate to any visible or easily remembered number.

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM LEAD LOCO: _LEAD LOCO: _

LEAD LOCO: _

LEAD LOCO: _LEAD LOCO: _

Enter the lead loco number followed by pressing the ENTER key.

ENTERING THE LEAD LOCO DIRECTION

If the locomotive is to operate in the forward direction press ENTER. Press the DIRECTION key if you wish to have the locomotive operate in the reverse direction.

Subsequent presses of the DIRECTION key will keep changing the direction. When you get the direction you desire press the ENTER key.

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

This informs the decoder whether the loco is in the line-up facing forward or reverse. For instance, in an A-B-A consist the lead A unit and the B unit will be setup in the Forward direction, and the second A unit will be setup in the Reverse direction.

ENTERING THE REAR LOCO NUMBER

Entering the rear loco number is optional. The command station keeps track of consists by their lead or rear loco number. If you select the consist by the rear loco number the direction of the consist will be reversed from the direction of operation if you selected it by the lead loco. You don’t have to enter a rear loco number if you don’t need/want to operate the consist in reverse. The rear loco number also act as an alias for the consist number just as the lead loco number.

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM REAR LOCO: _REAR LOCO: _

REAR LOCO: _

REAR LOCO: _REAR LOCO: _

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Enter the rear loco number followed by the ENTER key. NOTE: If you plan on dropping the rear loco from the consist later on, DO NOT enter it as the rear loco. Enter it later on when prompted for mid-consist locos.

ENTERING THE REAR LOCO DIRECTION

If the locomotive is to operate in the normal direction press ENTER. Press the DIRECTION key if you wish to have the locomotive operate in the reverse direction.

Subsequent presses of the DIRECTION key will keep changing the direction. When you get the direction you desire press the ENTER key.

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

ADDING A MID-CONSIST LOCO

At this point you can start to add more locomotives to the consist. Enter the next locomotive (decoder address) followed by pressing the ENTER key. If you don’t want to add any more locomotives to the consist just press ENTER.

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM ADD LOCO: _ADD LOCO: _

ADD LOCO: _

ADD LOCO: _ADD LOCO: _

ENTERING THE LOCO’S DIRECTION

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

As with the lead locomotive, this informs the decoder if the loco is in the line-up facing forward or reverse. If the locomotive is to operate in the normal direction press ENTER. Press the DIRECTION key if you wish to have the locomotive operate in the reverse direction. Subsequent presses of the DIRECTION key will keep changing the direction. When you get the direction you desire press the ENTER key. At this point you will be prompted to add additional locomotives. If you don’t want to add any more locomotives to the consist just press ENTER or PROG/ESC with out entering an address.

DROPPING A LOCOMOTIVE FROM AN ADVANCED CONSIST

To delete a consist locomotive press DEL

DEL LOCO 2:00PMDEL LOCO 2:00PM

DEL LOCO 2:00PM

DEL LOCO 2:00PMDEL LOCO 2:00PM

ENTER LOCO: _ENTER LOCO: _

ENTER LOCO: _

ENTER LOCO: _ENTER LOCO: _

This will drop the loco identified from whatever consist it was part of. There is no need to know the consist number for this operation. You cannot drop a lead or rear loco without clearing the entire consist. Deleting a loco sets CV19 to a value of 0 in that loco.

ADDING A LOCO TO AN ADVANCED CONSIST

Select the consist.

ADD LOCO 2:00PMADD LOCO 2:00PM

ADD LOCO 2:00PM

ADD LOCO 2:00PMADD LOCO 2:00PM CONSIST ADDR: _CONSIST ADDR: _

CONSIST ADDR: _

CONSIST ADDR: _CONSIST ADDR: _

Press ADD . Enter the address of the consist, or lead loco, to which the loco is to be added and then press the ENTER key.

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ADD LOCO 2:00PMADD LOCO 2:00PM

ADD LOCO 2:00PM

ADD LOCO 2:00PMADD LOCO 2:00PM ADD LOCO: _ADD LOCO: _

ADD LOCO: _

ADD LOCO: _ADD LOCO: _

Enter the loco number to be added and press the ENTER key. Enter the loco’s direction

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

If the loco is to operate in the normal direction press ENTER, otherwise press the DIRECTION key followed by pressing the ENTER key. This informs the decoder

whether the locomotive is in the line-up facing reverse.

CLEARING AN ADVANCED CONSIST

Press CLEAR. Select the consist to be cleared.

LOC:4449 2:00PMLOC:4449 2:00PM

LOC:4449 2:00PM

LOC:4449 2:00PMLOC:4449 2:00PM KILL CONSIST: _KILL CONSIST: _

KILL CONSIST: _

KILL CONSIST: _KILL CONSIST: _

Enter the lead or rear loco number and press ENTER. This sends a command to all decoders with this consist address to clear the consist address from the decoder. You can also enter the consist address if you know it. All locomotives that were assigned to this consist will no longer respond to the consist address.

CHANGING THE LEAD/REAR LOCO

Under some circumstances it is desirable to change which locomotive is to act as the lead loco of a consist. One of these circumstances is when you want to drop the lead/rear loco from the consist. The command station will not allow you to drop the lead/rear loco so you will want to assign a new locomotive as lead/rear. Then you will be able to drop the old lead loco.

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM CON ADDR: _CON ADDR: _

CON ADDR: _

CON ADDR: _CON ADDR: _

The first step is to press SETUP. Then enter either the consist number of the current lead loco number (address). Then press ENTER.

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PM

SETUP 2:00PMSETUP 2:00PM LEAD LOCO: _LEAD LOCO: _

LEAD LOCO: _

LEAD LOCO: _LEAD LOCO: _

Enter the new lead loco number and press ENTER. If the new lead loco is to operate in the forward direction press ENTER. Press the DIRECTION key if you wish to have the locomotive operate in the reverse direction. When you get the direction you desire press the ENTER key.

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

You are now finished changing the lead locomotive of the consist. Use a similar procedure to change the rear loco.

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OLD STYLE CONSISTS

SETUP AN OLD STYLE CONSIST

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PM

CONSIST 2:00PMCONSIST 2:00PM ENTER=ADV 1=OLDENTER=ADV 1=OLD

ENTER=ADV 1=OLD

ENTER=ADV 1=OLDENTER=ADV 1=OLD

Press SETUP. This screen allows you to choose the type of consist to be created. For those consists that will contain any basic decoders, press 1. Please note that the limit on an old style consist is two locomotives or advanced consists. NOTE: Once you setup an old style consist you will not be able to select a new locomotive to run unless you store the consist away by pressing recall (or clear the consist). Each cab may have up to 2 old style consists in recall.

INITIAL SCREEN DISPLAY

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM CON: 000 000CON: 000 000

CON: 000 000

CON: 000 000CON: 000 000

This screen is “informational” to show all 4 “slots” for loco’s in the Old Style consist. Press the ENTER key to continue.

ENTERING THE LEAD LOCO NUMBER

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

LEADLEAD

LOCO: _ LOCO: _

LEAD

LOCO: _

LEADLEAD

LOCO: _ LOCO: _

Enter the loco number followed by the ENTER key. The first loco to be added will be the lead loco (the lead loco number will be displayed on the screen during normal operation). The consist will respond to this number.

ENTERING THE LOCO DIRECTION

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

The locomotive direction is assumed to be forward, if it is to operate in reverse press the DIRECTION key. This informs the command station the loco is in the line-up facing reverse. This affects only the direction of the loco, not lighting. Press the

ENTER key to continue.

ADD REAR LOCO

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

REAR LOCO: _REAR LOCO: _

REAR LOCO: _

REAR LOCO: _REAR LOCO: _

Enter the second loco address followed by the ENTER key.

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ENTERING THE LOCO DIRECTION

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: F

DIR THIS LOCO: FDIR THIS LOCO: F

The locomotive direction is assumed to be forward, if it is to operate in reverse press the DIRECTION key. This informs the command station whether the loco is in the line-up facing reverse. This affects only the direction of the loco, not lighting. Press the ENTER key to continue.

This operation leaves the consist as the active unit for this Cab. By pressing RECALL the operator can change to another loco/consist but the old style consist will stay with this Cab until it is either passed to another Cab (by assigning it) or the consist is cleared.

OLD STYLE CONSIST FULL

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PM

OLD TYPE 2:00PMOLD TYPE 2:00PM CONSIST NOW FULLCONSIST NOW FULL

CONSIST NOW FULL

CONSIST NOW FULLCONSIST NOW FULL

The consist contains two loco’s which is the maximum amount that we support in this style of consist. Press the ENTER key to continue.

CLEARING AN OLD STYLE CONSIST

KILL? 02:00PMKILL? 02:00PM

KILL? 02:00PM

KILL? 02:00PMKILL? 02:00PM

ENTER=NO 1=YES:ENTER=NO 1=YES:

ENTER=NO 1=YES:

ENTER=NO 1=YES:ENTER=NO 1=YES:

Press 1 to clear the consist from the Command Station memory. All locomotives that were in the consist may now be selected and operated independently.

VIEWING WHICH LOCOS ARE IN AND OLD STYLE CONSIST

Press SETUP - The locos and their direction will be displayed. Press ENTER to return to normal operation.

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CONTROLLING TURNOUTS AND

OTHER ACCESSORIES

ENTER THE ACCESSORY NUMBER TO BE OPERATED

CONTROL 02:00PMCONTROL 02:00PM

CONTROL 02:00PM

CONTROL 02:00PMCONTROL 02:00PM ACC NUMBER: _ACC NUMBER: _

ACC NUMBER: _

ACC NUMBER: _ACC NUMBER: _

Press the SELECT ACCY key. Enter the address of the accessory to be operated. Followed by pressing the ENTER key. Valid accessory addresses range from 1 to

2044.

TURN ACCESSORY ON OR OFF

ACC: 003 02:00PMACC: 003 02:00PM

ACC: 003 02:00PM

ACC: 003 02:00PMACC: 003 02:00PM 1=N(ON) 2=R(OFF)1=N(ON) 2=R(OFF)

1=N(ON) 2=R(OFF)

1=N(ON) 2=R(OFF)1=N(ON) 2=R(OFF)

Press 1 to turn accessory ON. (Switch machine set to Normal) Press 2 to turn accessory OFF. (Switch machine set to Reverse)

Note: If you are going to activate the same accessory, just “double-clicking” the SELECT ACCY key will activate it.

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THE MOMENTUM BUTTON

When you press the momentum button you are prompted to enter a momentum level. There are 9 levels of momentum (1-9) plus ‘direct drive’(0). Pressing a digit button from 0-9 will automatically set the acceleration and deceleration rates of the locomotive(s) being controlled. Pressing 0 sets the momentum of the train to 0 effectively turning it off. 1 is the smallest amount of momentum, 9 is the most. If you are operating an Advanced or Old Style consist setup in the command station all locomotives will have their momentum set. If an Old Style consist includes one or more Advanced consists all locomotives in the Advanced consist (up to 6 per advanced consist) will also have their momentum set properly.

Technical stuff - what happens when you set momentum The digit entered is multiplied by 8 (factory default) and sent to CV3. The value

sent to CV4 is ½ the value sent to CV3. You can change these multipliers. You can setup the following momentum parameters in the SET CMD STA menu: The acceleration multiplier can be set to a value in the range of 0-25. The deceleration can be set to FULL or HALF the value sent to CV3. You can disable the sending of momentum commands to consists.

If a decoder follows NMRA Recommended Practice 9.2.2 the rates will be as shown below with the factory default settings (multiplier = 8 and deceleration = half).

Rate 1 = 7 seconds to full speed, 3 seconds to stop Rate 2 = 14 seconds to full speed, 7 seconds to stop Rate 3 = 21 seconds to full speed, 10 seconds to stop Rate 4 = 28 seconds to full speed, 14 seconds to stop Rate 5 = 35 seconds to full speed, 17 seconds to stop Rate 6 = 42 seconds to full speed, 21 seconds to stop Rate 7 = 49 seconds to full speed, 24 seconds to stop Rate 8 = 54 seconds to full speed, 27 seconds to stop Rate 9 = 61 seconds to full speed, 30 seconds to stop

If a consist is active when MOMENTUM is pressed the button will do nothing unless “CONSIST MOMENTUM” is enabled (factory default) in the SET CMD STA menu. Momentum commands will be sent to a limit of 6 locos per Advanced consist.

Notes regarding momentum commands and decoders:

There are special commands for setting consist momentum (CV23 and CV24) but most decoders do not support these CV’s.

CV3 and CV4 are required and have standardized values in decoders per RP-9.2.2. Support for consist CV23 and CV24 is not required in decoders, this is why we use CV3 and CV4 for consist momentum..

Sound equipped locomotives that verbally speak the value of CVs must be turned off by setting CV 62 to a value of 0 for momentum to work properly. Setting CV 62 to a value of 1 turns the verbal response back on.

Some European makes of decoders require locomotive power to be interrupted before the new CV vales will take effect.

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USING MACROS TO CONTROL

TURNOUTS

MACROS EXPLAINED

Macros are really a list of turnouts controlled by accessory decoders that you wish to operate as a group. There are a total of 16 macros, each one capable of controlling up to 8 turnouts. Macros may be ‘chained’ with other macros to create complex routes with hundreds of turnouts.

ENTER THE MACRO NUMBER TO BE EXECUTED

LOC: 1023 2:00PMLOC: 1023 2:00PM

LOC: 1023 2:00PM

LOC: 1023 2:00PMLOC: 1023 2:00PM MACRO NUMBER: _MACRO NUMBER: _

MACRO NUMBER: _

MACRO NUMBER: _MACRO NUMBER: _

l Press MACRO key. l Enter the number of the macro (0-16) to be executed l Press ENTER.

MACRO NOT SET UP

ERROR: 02:00PMERROR: 02:00PM

ERROR: 02:00PM

ERROR: 02:00PMERROR: 02:00PM

-MACRO IS EMPTY--MACRO IS EMPTY-

-MACRO IS EMPTY-

-MACRO IS EMPTY--MACRO IS EMPTY-

This message will be displayed if no macro has been programmed for the number entered.

MACRO PROGRAMMING

To program a macro see the PROGRAMMING MACRO section, page 59.

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PROGRAMMING

PROCEDURES

ACCESSING PROGRAMMING MODES

To access the various programming modes, press the PROG/ESC key. The following messages will be displayed for each press of the PROG/ESC key. When the desired mode is displayed, press the ENTER key to enter that mode. To quickly get to a programming mode, press the PROG/ESC key and then press the number of the screen. If you have pressed the PROG/ESC key by mistake, or want to exit out without having to press the PROG/ESC key several times, press EXPN. Refer to the following sections for the individual programming instructions. To escape from any programming session press the PROG key.

To program locomotive decoders on the main (OPS mode) press ENTER.

To assign a locomotive/consist to a Cab press ENTER. [2]

To start, stop, or set the System Clock press ENTER [3]

To program on the program track press ENTER. [4]

To set command station parameters press ENTER. [5]

To set the Cab parameters press ENTER. [6]

To program accessory decoders on the main press ENTER. [7]

To setup macros (routing through turnouts) press ENTER. [8]

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM PROGRAM ON MAINPROGRAM ON MAIN

PROGRAM ON MAIN

PROGRAM ON MAINPROGRAM ON MAIN

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM ASSIGN LOCO->CABASSIGN LOCO->CAB

ASSIGN LOCO->CAB

ASSIGN LOCO->CABASSIGN LOCO->CAB

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM SET SYSTEM CLOCKSET SYSTEM CLOCK

SET SYSTEM CLOCK

SET SYSTEM CLOCKSET SYSTEM CLOCK

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM USE PROGRAM TRKUSE PROGRAM TRK

USE PROGRAM TRK

USE PROGRAM TRKUSE PROGRAM TRK

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM SET CMD STATIONSET CMD STATION

SET CMD STATION

SET CMD STATIONSET CMD STATION

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM SET CAB PARAMSSET CAB PARAMS

SET CAB PARAMS

SET CAB PARAMSSET CAB PARAMS

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM PROG ACCESSORIESPROG ACCESSORIES

PROG ACCESSORIES

PROG ACCESSORIESPROG ACCESSORIES

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM PROGAM MACROSPROGAM MACROS

PROGAM MACROS

PROGAM MACROSPROGAM MACROS

To browse through all the advanced consists in the system, press ENTER [9]

To program signals on the main press ENTER. [10]

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM BROWSE CONSISTSBROWSE CONSISTS

BROWSE CONSISTS

BROWSE CONSISTSBROWSE CONSISTS

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PM

SEL MODE 02:00PMSEL MODE 02:00PM PROGRAM SIGNALSPROGRAM SIGNALS

PROGRAM SIGNALS

PROGRAM SIGNALSPROGRAM SIGNALS

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PROGRAMMING MENUS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The following is a chart of all of the programming modes and each section within each mode. Refer to the details in the following sections.

PROGRAMMING ON THE MAIN ............................................................................ 37

WHAT TO PROGRAM ......................................................................................... 37

ADDRESS PROGRAMMING (OPTION 1) ......................................................... 37

CV PROGRAMMING (OPTION 2) ...................................................................... 38

SET DECODER CONFIGURATION (OPTION 3) ............................................. 38

SET MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS (OPTION 4) ..................................... 39

SET UP DECODER OUTPUT/FUNCTION MAPPING (OPTION 5) ................ 41

SET UP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS (OPTION 6) .............................................. 42

QSI PROGRAMMING (OPTION 8) ..................................................................... 43

BINARY CV PROGRAMMING (OPTION 9) ....................................................... 43

ASSIGNING A LOCO TO A CAB ............................................................................ 44

ASSIGN THE LOCO ............................................................................................. 44

ASSIGN THE CAB ................................................................................................. 44

SET THE SYSTEM CLOCK...................................................................................... 44

STOPPING THE CLOCK ..................................................................................... 44

SETTING 12 OR 24 HOUR MODE ..................................................................... 44

ENTERING THE HOUR ....................................................................................... 44

ENTERING THE MINUTE .................................................................................... 45

ENTERING THE RATIO ....................................................................................... 45

STARTING THE CLOCK ...................................................................................... 45

PROGRAMMING TRACK ........................................................................................ 46

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS ................................................................................ 46

STANDARD PROGRAMMING (OPTION 1) ....................................................... 47

DECODER MANUFACTURER ........................................................................ 47

DECODER VERSION ....................................................................................... 47

DISPLAY OF ACTIVE ADDRESS .................................................................... 48

ENTERING THE DECODER ADDRESS ........................................................ 48

SETTING UP BASIC DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29) ...................... 48

DIRECTION BIT ............................................................................................ 49

SPEED STEPS .............................................................................................. 49

ANALOG MODE ........................................................................................... 49

SPEED TABLE SELECTION ........................................................................ 49

ENABLE LONG OR SHORT ADDRESS ..................................................... 49

SETTING UP MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS ....................................... 50

START VOLTAGE ........................................................................................ 50

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE ................................................................................... 50

MID SPEED ................................................................................................... 50

ACCELERATION .......................................................................................... 50

DECELERATION .......................................................................................... 51

MOTOR PWM FREQUENCY ...................................................................... 51

NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION KICK RATE ......................................... 51

NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION KICK DEPTH ....................................... 51

SET UP DECODER FUNCTION MAPPING ................................................... 52

SET ANY CV (OPTION 2) .................................................................................... 53

PAGED PROGRAMMING (OPTION 4) .............................................................. 54

DIRECT PROGRAMMING (OPTION 5) ............................................................. 54

SET UP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS (OPTION 6) .............................................. 54

RECOVERY PROGRAMMING (OPTION 7) ...................................................... 54

DECODER UNLOCK OPTION 8 ......................................................................... 55

SETUP COMMAND STATION ................................................................................. 55

DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION AND DATE .................................................... 55

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NUMBER OF STOP PACKETS ........................................................................... 55

NUMBER OF TEMP PACKETS ........................................................................... 55

NUMBER OF ACCESSORY PACKETS .............................................................. 56

NUMBER OF HORN OFF PACKETS ................................................................. 56

NUMBER OF PROGRAM PACKETS .................................................................. 56

SEND FUNCTION COMMANDS TO CONSIST ADDRESS ............................. 56

CONSIST MOMENTUM ....................................................................................... 56

MOMENTUM MULTIPLIER .................................................................................. 56

MOMENTUM DECELERATION RATE ................................................................ 57

FUNCTION REFRESH RATE .............................................................................. 57

SYSTEM RESET ................................................................................................... 57

SET CAB PARAMETERS ......................................................................................... 57

SHOW TRACK CURRENT ................................................................................... 57

NUMBER OF RECALLS ....................................................................................... 58

ANALOG HORN CHANNEL ................................................................................. 58

ANALOG AUX. CHANNEL ................................................................................... 58

ANALOG BIAS ....................................................................................................... 58

ASSIGNING THE BELL FUNCTION ................................................................... 58

PROGRAM ACCESSORY DECODERS ................................................................. 59

PROGRAM MACROS ............................................................................................... 59

LINKING MACROS ............................................................................................... 60

BROWSE CONSISTS ............................................................................................... 61

PROGRAM SIGNAL DECODERS ........................................................................... 61

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PROGRAMMING ON THE MAIN

Programming on the Main is also called Operations (OPS) Mode programming. OPS programming allows you to change parameters while the loco is on the main track (even while it’s running). This does not affect other locomotives on the track. You can even change the locomotive address.

OPS PROG 02:00PMOPS PROG 02:00PM

OPS PROG 02:00PM

OPS PROG 02:00PMOPS PROG 02:00PM PROG LOCO: 003PROG LOCO: 003

PROG LOCO: 003

PROG LOCO: 003PROG LOCO: 003

We first begin by telling the system which locomotive to program. If you want to program the locomotive you are currently operating just press ENTER. If you wish to program a different locomotive just enter its address at the above prompt.

WHAT TO PROGRAM

After determining which locomotive you wish to program you will see the following display. The Power CabTM system provides 9 different OPs mode programming options.

LOC:1022 02:00PMLOC:1022 02:00PM

LOC:1022 02:00PM

LOC:1022 02:00PMLOC:1022 02:00PM 1=ADR 2=CV 3=CFG1=ADR 2=CV 3=CFG

1=ADR 2=CV 3=CFG

1=ADR 2=CV 3=CFG1=ADR 2=CV 3=CFG

The first three options are displayed. Press ENTER to see more options. For example: If you wish to set the locomotive address press 1, if you want to program CVs press 2.

Descriptions of each programming option are described below.

1 ............................. SET UP LOCOMOTIVE ADDRESS

2 ............................. CHANGE ANY CV IN THE DECODER

3 ............................. SET UP THE DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29)

4 ............................. MOTOR CONTROL

5 ............................. FUNCTION MAP

6 ............................. NCE EFFECTS

7 ............................. Not Used

8 ............................. QSI SOUND

9 ............................. BIN

ADDRESS PROGRAMMING (Option 1)

This option provides a means by which to program the address of your locomotive. Most decoders allow programming of the locomotive address while on the mainline. The first thing to do is decide if you want to program a long or short address into the locomotive.

SET ADDR 03:38PMSET ADDR 03:38PM

SET ADDR 03:38PM

SET ADDR 03:38PMSET ADDR 03:38PM 1=LONG 2=SHORT1=LONG 2=SHORT

1=LONG 2=SHORT

1=LONG 2=SHORT1=LONG 2=SHORT

In DCC there are 2 kinds of addresses (loco numbers), long and short. Short addresses range from 1 to 127 and long addresses range from 0-9999. We normally recommend using long addresses for all your locomotives. Consists require the use of a short address so it is better to conserve short addresses by using long addresses for individual locomotives. Push the digit button that corresponds to the type of address you wish to program. You will then be presented with the display below.

SET ADDR 03:38PMSET ADDR 03:38PM

SET ADDR 03:38PM

SET ADDR 03:38PMSET ADDR 03:38PM LONG ADDR: _LONG ADDR: _

LONG ADDR: _

LONG ADDR: _LONG ADDR: _

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Enter the new address for the locomotive. The new address will be sent to the locomotive and you will be returned to the normal display with the locomotive selected and ready to run. Most decoders allow programming the address while on the mainline. If you are using a locomotive with a sound decoder from QSI you will need to turn off verbal programming acknowledgment (set CV62 to 0) for the address to be set properly. If your locomotive does not allow setting the address on the mainline you will need to set it on the programming track. You can press PROG/ ESC to escape out of setting the address without affecting anything in the decoder. No commands are sent until you press ENTER after typing in the address.

CV PROGRAMMING FOR MOBILE, LOCOMOTIVE DECODERS (Option 2)

This option allows you to change any configuration variable (range of 1-999) in your mobile locomotive decoder.

ENTER CONFIGURATION VARIABLE NUMBER

All configuration variables can be set while on the mainline. Just pressing ENTER without typing in a number will return you to the main OPS programming prompt. Pressing PROG/ESC will completely exit from programming and return you to the normal display.

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER THE VALUE

The value to be programmed into the CV should now be entered at the prompt below. Pressing PROG/ESC before or during number entry will completely exit from programming and return you to the normal display.

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

SET DECODER CONFIGURATION (Option 3)

This option will setup the various decoder configuration parameters. There are six of these parameters squeezed into one CV. You will be asked a series of questions regarding the basic operation of the locomotive. If you are in doubt about the proper answer just press ENTER and you will usually be OK.

DIRECTION BIT - NORMAL OR REVERSE

Press ENTER for the locomotive to operate in the normal direction or press 1 to switch the direction of operation.

DIR BIT? 02:00PMDIR BIT? 02:00PM

DIR BIT? 02:00PM

DIR BIT? 02:00PMDIR BIT? 02:00PM ENTER=NORM 1=REVENTER=NORM 1=REV

ENTER=NORM 1=REV

ENTER=NORM 1=REVENTER=NORM 1=REV

SPEED STEPS - 28 OR 14

Press ENTER. All decoders made since 1997 support 28 speeds. NOTE: If you are wondering how to set the decoder for 128 speed operation, you do not have to program anything. 128 speed mode is always enabled in decoders that support 128 speed step operation.

SPEED 02:00PMSPEED 02:00PM

SPEED 02:00PM

SPEED 02:00PMSPEED 02:00PM ENTER=28 1=14 _ENTER=28 1=14 _

ENTER=28 1=14 _

ENTER=28 1=14 _ENTER=28 1=14 _

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DC (Analog) MODE

Press ENTER to turn DC operation mode off, press 1 to turn DC mode on. We recommend leaving DC mode off for most layouts. This is to prevent all your locomotives from taking off at once in case of a failure in your power station or someone accidentally connecting the track to a DC power supply (it happens more often than you might think).

DC MODE 02:00PMDC MODE 02:00PM

DC MODE 02:00PM

DC MODE 02:00PMDC MODE 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=YES_ENTER=NO 1=YES_

ENTER=NO 1=YES_

ENTER=NO 1=YES_ENTER=NO 1=YES_

ADVANCED ACKNOWLEDGE

Press ENTER to turn Advanced Acknowledge mode off, press 1 to turn Advanced Acknowledge mode on.

ADV ACK? 02:00PMADV ACK? 02:00PM

ADV ACK? 02:00PM

ADV ACK? 02:00PMADV ACK? 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

NOTE: advanced acknowledgment is not operational in any decoders at this time as the NMRA has not defined how it is to work.

SPEED TABLE SELECTION

If the Standard Speed Table is to be used, press ENTER. If the Alternate (uploadable) Speed Table in the decoder is to be used, press 1.

SPEEDTBL 02:00PMSPEEDTBL 02:00PM

SPEEDTBL 02:00PM

SPEEDTBL 02:00PMSPEEDTBL 02:00PM ENTER=STD 1=ALT_ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENTER=STD 1=ALT_ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENABLE LONG OR SHORT ADDRESS

The short address is used when operating on DCC systems that do not use long addresses.

ADDRESS 02:00PMADDRESS 02:00PM

ADDRESS 02:00PM

ADDRESS 02:00PMADDRESS 02:00PM ENTER=S 1=LONG:_ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

ENTER=S 1=LONG:_ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

SET MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS (Option 4)

This option can be used to setup the various locomotive motor speed control parameters. You can skip adjusting any of these parameters (CVs) by pressing

ENTER without entering The first adjustment is:

START VOLTAGE (CV2)

Start voltage is the amount of voltage the decoder sends to the motor when a speed step 1 command is sent to the locomotive. This is some extra voltage to help get the motor running. You can put in any value from 0-255. If you put in a value of 10 then 10/255 (about 4%) of the full motor voltage will be applied to the motor at speed step 1.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM START VOLTS: _START VOLTS: _

START VOLTS: _

START VOLTS: _START VOLTS: _

In most decoders the start voltage is added to each speed step. A good way to setup the Start Voltage is to first set your throttle to speed 1 then go into this Start Voltage programming and try different values until you get the desired starting speed. This approach can be used with most of the motor speed adjustments. You may exit programming at any time by pressing PROG/ESC.

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MAXIMUM VOLTAGE (CV5)

This is the amount of voltage applied to the motor at full speed. A value of 255 means send the full available track voltage to the motor. Lower numbers will tell the decoder to send proportionally less voltage when full speed is called for.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM MAX VOLTAGE: _MAX VOLTAGE: _

MAX VOLTAGE: _

MAX VOLTAGE: _MAX VOLTAGE: _

A value of 192 will cut the maximum speed to 192/255 (about 75%) of the track voltage. Most decoders interpret a value of 0 to mean 255.

MID SPEED VOLTAGE (CV6)

This is the amount of voltage applied to the motor when the middle speed step (14 or 64 depending on speed mode) is requested. A value of 128 means to send about ½ the available track voltage (128/255 of the voltage) to the motor.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM MID VOLTAGE: _MID VOLTAGE: _

MID VOLTAGE: _

MID VOLTAGE: _MID VOLTAGE: _

Lower or higher values will send proportionally higher or lower voltages at mid-speed. Most decoders interpret a value of 0 to mean 128.

ACCELERATION (CV3)

With this CV set to 0 the decoder will be in what is commonly called ‘direct drive’. The decoder will instantly jump to the speed requested by the throttle. You can add momentum by adjusting this parameter. See also MOMENTUM BUTTON, Page 14.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM ACCELERATION: _ACCELERATION: _

ACCELERATION: _

ACCELERATION: _ACCELERATION: _

A value of 1 will force a delay of .007 seconds between speed steps in 128 speed mode (.032 seconds in 28 speed mode). This is equivalent to .896 seconds (.007 x 128 speeds) to go from speed 0 to full speed. A value of 10 will yield about 8.9 seconds to full speed.

DECELERATION (CV4)

Deceleration works to delay the slowing down of the motor with the same timing as acceleration.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM DECELERATION: _DECELERATION: _

DECELERATION: _

DECELERATION: _DECELERATION: _

MOTOR PWM FREQUENCY (CV9)

DCC decoders almost always drive the motor of the locomotive with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). This is a series of full voltage pulses that vary in width from very narrow for low motor speed to very wide providing higher power to the motor. How often the pulses are sent is called the frequency.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM PWM FREQ: _PWM FREQ: _

PWM FREQ: _

PWM FREQ: _PWM FREQ: _

The frequency is adjustable on some decoders. Settings for this CV vary so consult your decoder manual for the proper value. If your decoder is capable of ‘silent’ operation usually a 0 is required.

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NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION (Dither) KICK RATE (CV116)

Newer NCE decoders (V3.5+) provide Torque Compensation for smooth low speed operation. Torque Compensation gives a steady stream of ‘kicks’ to the motor when running at very low speeds. You can adjust how often the motor is kicked (Kick Rate) and how hard it is kicked (Kick Strength). CV116 controls the rate.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM KICK RATE: _KICK RATE: _

KICK RATE: _

KICK RATE: _KICK RATE: _

The typical value is 2-4 with the maximum practical value of about 6. The smaller the number the more often the motor gets a brief voltage kick. A value of 0 turns off the kick. A value of 1 gives continuous kicks to the motor (not very useful). When using Torque Compensation set the Start Voltage to 0 for best operation.

NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION (Dither) KICK DEPTH (CV117)

This is how hard the motor is kicked at low speed. Typical values range from 1 to 40. High quality motors (Kato) need very little kick strength where lower quality motors such as old Athearn and LifeLike need relatively large values (30-50) for slow speed crawling,

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM KICK DEPTH: _KICK DEPTH: _

KICK DEPTH: _

KICK DEPTH: _KICK DEPTH: _

Tips for setting up T/C (Torque Compensation):

·Start by setting the locomotive speed to 1 on your throttle.

·Set the Kick Rate to 4.

·Set the Kick Depth to 20 then adjust this value up or down until the locomotive just barely crawls. It may be easier to set the T/C with the body shell removed from the locomotive so that you can see the flywheels turn. When you get fairly good slow speed operation go back to the Kick Rate and try bumping the value up by 1 or 2 to see if the operation improves.

DECODER OUTPUT/FUNCTION MAPPING (Option 5)

General Discussion of function mapping Function mapping is used to customize which lighting outputs (or sound effects) are controlled by which function keys on your handheld throttle. Each function command, F0 through F12, is assigned a unique CV that allows the corresponding function command to be redirected to up to 14 different lighting outputs or sound effects. A single function key can control more than one output if desired. It is also possible for one output to be controlled by multiple function keys. In this case, the output will be turned on when any of the corresponding function keys are active. That output will turn off only when all relevant inputs have also been turned off. Note that all function commands cannot be mapped to all outputs. The LCD display on your Power CabTM will indicate only those outputs that can be mapped to each function command.

The F0 function has two CVs - one for forward direction and one for reverse. Function outputs mapped to these CVs will be directional unless the same output is mapped to both CVs. CVs 33 and 34 are both for the F0 function.

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On NCE decoders CV33 and CV34 do not provide directionality (see SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS below) but otherwise operate the same as above. With NCE decoders direction of operation for function outputs is provided by the lighting effects CVs 120 through 127. Lenz and TCS decoders do not follow NMRA standard function mapping procedures. When you select function mapping you are prompted for the function number to map.

PRESS FUNCTIONPRESS FUNCTION

PRESS FUNCTION

PRESS FUNCTIONPRESS FUNCTION NUMBER TO MAPNUMBER TO MAP

NUMBER TO MAP

NUMBER TO MAPNUMBER TO MAP

The top line of the LCD displays the function number and the output numbers that can be controlled by the function.

F2 12345678F2 12345678

F2 12345678

F2 12345678F2 12345678 OUTPUTS: —4——OUTPUTS: —4——

OUTPUTS: —4——

OUTPUTS: —4——OUTPUTS: —4——

Pressing a digit key will enable the output on the decoder when the function is activated. Pressing the same digit key again will disable the output. In the display above the 4 key has been pressed so that output number 4 will activate when ever the F2 button is pressed on your handheld cab. If you were to press another digit such a 6, both output 4 and output 6 will be controlled by pressing F2.

When mapping functions higher than 3, the top line of the LCD will use small numbers to indicate the output numbers 10 through 14. To enable/disable these high numbers press the digit key that is 10 less than the output number. Example: press 0 for output 10, 1 for output 11, etc. Pressing PROG/ESC will exit from mapping at any time.

SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS (Option 6)

You can use this option to customize the lighting effects for your NCE decoder equipped locomotives. This programming option will only work with NCE decoders.

NCE EFX 07:04NCE EFX 07:04

NCE EFX 07:04

NCE EFX 07:04NCE EFX 07:04

OUTPUT NUMBER:_OUTPUT NUMBER:_

OUTPUT NUMBER:_

OUTPUT NUMBER:_OUTPUT NUMBER:_

Function outputs are numbered from 1 to 14. Do not confuse Output numbers with Function numbers. The headlight is always output 1 and the reverse light is usually

output 2. You are prompted for the output number to setup. Press the output number followed by ENTER.

OUTPUT NUMBER:03OUTPUT NUMBER:03

OUTPUT NUMBER:03

OUTPUT NUMBER:03OUTPUT NUMBER:03

USE THUMBWHEEL USE THUMBWHEEL

USE THUMBWHEEL

USE THUMBWHEEL USE THUMBWHEEL

Use the thumbwheel or up/down speed buttons to scroll through the different lighting effect options. Press ENTER when you get the one you want.

DIR OF OPERATIONDIR OF OPERATION

DIR OF OPERATION

DIR OF OPERATIONDIR OF OPERATION 1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

Next press 1,2 or 3 to select the ‘directionality’ of the output. If you want the output active only in the forward direction of travel - press 1. Press 2 for the effect to operate only when travelling in reverse. 3 activates the output no matter which direction the locomotive is travelling.

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REGULAR BULB ORREGULAR BULB OR

REGULAR BULB OR

REGULAR BULB ORREGULAR BULB OR LED 1=BULB 2=LEDLED 1=BULB 2=LED

LED 1=BULB 2=LED

LED 1=BULB 2=LEDLED 1=BULB 2=LED

Last, press 1 if the output has a regular incandescent bulb attached. Press 2 if the output has an LED connected. LEDs behave differently when dimmed than incandescent bulbs. Pressing 1 or 2 informs the decoder which set of lighting characteristics to use for this output.

QSI PROGRAMMING (Option 8)

QSI sound decoders use indexed programming of CV51,CV52,and CV56. You are asked for an index number before you are asked for the CV value. CV49 is then automatically set with the index value before the original CV is set with the desired data. When programming CV56 you are asked for primary and secondary index numbers before you are asked for the CV value. CV49 and CV50 are then automatically set with the index numbers before CV53 is set with the desired data. All other CV’s are programmed in the normal manner.

BINARY CV PROGRAMMING (Option 9)

Use this option if you need to build up the value for a CV bit-by-bit. Enter the CV number you wish to program.

BIN PROG 02:10AMBIN PROG 02:10AM

BIN PROG 02:10AM

BIN PROG 02:10AMBIN PROG 02:10AM ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

Then press bit number (top line of LCD has bit numbers) to toggle the corresponding individual bits on the lower line of the LCD that make up a binary byte. In the example below the 1, 3 and 7 keys have been pressed to set the corresponding bits in the byte. To set the value of a bit back to 0 press the bit number again.

CV: 060 76543210CV: 060 76543210

CV: 060 76543210

CV: 060 76543210CV: 060 76543210 BITS: 10001010BITS: 10001010

BITS: 10001010

BITS: 10001010BITS: 10001010

When you get the value built up to the number you desire, press ENTER to program the CV.

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ASSIGNING A LOCO TO A CAB

(shortcut = PROG 2 )

This selection passes a loco or consist from one cab to another. This is especially useful when the other operator is a novice or has a Basic Cab. The locomotive/ consist is passed to the assigned cab and the locomotive/consist controlled by the other cab is passed back to the original cab. In effect the locomotives controlled by the cabs are “swapped”. This way you will not accidentally ‘lose’ a locomotive in the system.

ASSIGN THE LOCO

Enter the loco/consist number you want to assign to another cab, then press ENTER. If you want to assign the loco you are currently running just push ENTER.

ASSIGN 02:00PMASSIGN 02:00PM

ASSIGN 02:00PM

ASSIGN 02:00PMASSIGN 02:00PM

WHICH LOCO: _003WHICH LOCO: _003

WHICH LOCO: _003

WHICH LOCO: _003WHICH LOCO: _003

ASSIGN THE CAB

You need to know the address of the cab you want to ‘receive’ the loco you are assigning. Enter the Cab number then press ENTER.

LOC:1234 02:00PMLOC:1234 02:00PM

LOC:1234 02:00PM

LOC:1234 02:00PMLOC:1234 02:00PM

TO WHICH CAB? _TO WHICH CAB? _

TO WHICH CAB? _

TO WHICH CAB? _TO WHICH CAB? _

This operation is also useful to transfer an old style consist to a smaller cab without the capability of setting up consists.

SET THE SYSTEM CLOCK

(shortcut = PROG 3)

This allows the operator to start/stop the clock, set it, choose 12 or 24 hour operation, or change the fast clock ratio.

STOPPING THE CLOCK

Press 1 to stop the clock, press ENTER to leave the clock running and continue with clock programming. If the clock is already stopped, you will be prompted to start it.

STOP? 02:00PMSTOP? 02:00PM

STOP? 02:00PM

STOP? 02:00PMSTOP? 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=STOPENTER=NO 1=STOP

ENTER=NO 1=STOP

ENTER=NO 1=STOPENTER=NO 1=STOP

SETTING 12 or 24 HOUR MODE

Press 1 for 12 hour mode, press ENTER for 24 hour mode.

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM 1=12HR 2=24HR _1=12HR 2=24HR _

1=12HR 2=24HR _

1=12HR 2=24HR _1=12HR 2=24HR _

ENTERING THE HOUR

Enter the starting hour in 24 hour format. For times in the A.M. use 0 to 11. For times in the P.M. use 12 to 23. Press ENTER.

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SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM ENTER HOURS: _ENTER HOURS: _

ENTER HOURS: _

ENTER HOURS: _ENTER HOURS: _

ENTERING THE MINUTE

Enter the starting minute. Use 0 through 59. Press ENTER.

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM ENTER MINUTES: _ENTER MINUTES: _

ENTER MINUTES: _

ENTER MINUTES: _ENTER MINUTES: _

ENTERING THE RATIO

Enter the ratio that the clock should run at with 1 being the normal speed. The ratio can be any number from 1 (1:1) to 15 (15:1). Press ENTER.

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PM

SET TIME 02:00PMSET TIME 02:00PM ENTER RATIO: _ENTER RATIO: _

ENTER RATIO: _

ENTER RATIO: _ENTER RATIO: _

STARTING THE CLOCK

If the clock was stopped, entering SET THE SYSTEM CLOCK will display this screen to let you start (or restart) the clock. Press 1 to start the clock, press ENTER to leave the clock stopped and continue with clock programming (see above).

START? 02:00PMSTART? 02:00PM

START? 02:00PM

START? 02:00PMSTART? 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=STARTENTER=NO 1=START

ENTER=NO 1=START

ENTER=NO 1=STARTENTER=NO 1=START

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USE PROGRAM TRACK

(shortcut = PROG 4)

Locomotive decoders remember their operating parameters such as the address, start voltage and lighting effect setups in the decoder’s memory. Each storage location is called a Configuration Variable, or CV for short. There is usually a CV for each programmable parameter. The Power CabTM allows you to change any or all of the CVs in the loco, including the address. These variables will remain as programmed until you change them. Programming on the Main (covered earlier in this manual) is very useful for modifying one, two or a few CVs while the locomotive is out on the layout. The Program Track is useful for more intensive initial setup of a locomotive. The biggest advantage of the program track is the ability to read out the values of CVs already setup in the locomotive decoder.

Please note: The programming track does not supply enough power to run your locomotive. You can only run trains on the main track. We recommend that you always try out a newly installed decoder on the Program Track first. If you can ‘read’ a decoder on the Program Track you can reasonably expect that it is wired correctly and working properly.

PROGRAMMING OPTIONS

Just as with Programming on the Main there are several menu options you can select. The Power CabTM system provides 7 different Program Track options. Descriptions of each programming option are described below.

1 = STANDARD DECODER SETUP, including

Address, Configuration and Function Mapping.

2 = CHANGE ANY CV IN THE DECODER

Reads and programs CVs 1-999.

3 = SET UP THE DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29)

Change direction of operation, analog mode on/off, 14 or 28 speed mode, long or short address, factory or custom speed table.

4 = PAGED MODE PROGRAMMING

Force the system to use paged mode programming.

5 = DIRECT MODE PROGRAMMING

Force the system to use direct mode programming.

6 = NCE EFFECTS

Setup NCE lighting effects.

7 = RECOVERY PROGRAMMING

Reprograms selected decoder CVs in an attempt to get an ‘insane’ decoder back to somewhat normal operation.

8 = DECODER UNLOCK

Unlocks a “Lockable, NCE decoder.

The first three options are displayed below. Press ENTER to see more options. For example: If you wish to program the “Standard” locomotive parameters, press 1, if you want to program decoder CVs press 2.

This screen allows the user to select the method of programming to suit the decoder 48

PROG TRK 02:00PMPROG TRK 02:00PM

PROG TRK 02:00PM

PROG TRK 02:00PMPROG TRK 02:00PM 1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG

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you are using. There are 7 programming options when using the program track. STD programming (option 1) will automatically determine whether to use the Direct or Paged programming methods. Paged programming is used by older decoders and can take up to fifteen seconds to read each CV. Direct mode is newer and generally reads CVs in one to two seconds. For various reasons you may wish to ‘force’ the programming method to one or the other types. You can press 4 for paged programming or press 5 for direct programming. Standard (1) sets the most common decoder parameters.

STANDARD PROGRAMMING (Option 1)

This option automatically determines if the decoder supports Direct or Paged programming and uses the appropriate method for subsequent programming operations. Use this option for initial setup of your decoder. You will be advised about the manufacturer and the version of the decoder software. You will also be able to setup the decoder address, basic configuration, motor control, NMRA standard function mapping and finally any additional CVs you may wish to program.

DECODER MANUFACTURER

This is the NMRA assigned manufacturer number of the decoder. All NCE decoders respond with 11. Press ENTER to continue.

MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM

MAIN OFF 02:00PM

MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM MANUFACTURER:011MANUFACTURER:011

MANUFACTURER:011

MANUFACTURER:011MANUFACTURER:011

You may get this error message:

MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM

MAIN OFF 02:00PM

MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM CAN NOT READ CVCAN NOT READ CV

CAN NOT READ CV

CAN NOT READ CVCAN NOT READ CV

This means the decoder did not respond to attempts to read this parameter value in the decoder. There are several things that can cause a failure to read: a miswired decoder, broken or missing track pickup wires, the motor is not connected to the decoder, defective decoder, wires to the program track are disconnected, etc. You may also see this error if the CV you are reading is not supported by the decoder. All decoders require that a motor (or similar ‘load’) be connected to the decoder for proper reading on the program track. Decoders that draw too much power from the program track can also cause this message. Most sound decoders draw large amounts of current. The Power CabTM can supply the NMRA limit of ¼ Amp of current for initial ‘charging’ of these decoders and 220mA of continuous current for normal program track operations. If the decoder exceeds these capabilities you will get the error or a short circuit message. Press ENTER to continue. You will probably still be able to program by ignoring the error. Press ENTER, then proceed in the usual manner.

DECODER VERSION

This display indicates the programming method in use on the top line and the version number of the software in the decoder on the bottom line. Press ENTER to continue.

DIR MODE 02:00PMDIR MODE 02:00PM

DIR MODE 02:00PM

DIR MODE 02:00PMDIR MODE 02:00PM DECODER VER: 041DECODER VER: 041

DECODER VER: 041

DECODER VER: 041DECODER VER: 041

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DISPLAY OF ACTIVE ADDRESS

The current active address (long or short) is indicated on the top line of the display. If you wish to change the decoder address press 1. Any other button will skip programming the address and continue standard programming.

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT SETUP ADDR 1=YESSETUP ADDR 1=YES

SETUP ADDR 1=YES

SETUP ADDR 1=YESSETUP ADDR 1=YES

ENTERING THE DECODER (LOCOMOTIVE) ADDRESS

The short address is displayed first. If you wish to change it type in the new address and press ENTER. If you wish to keep it unmodified just press ENTER to skip to the display of the long address.

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORT

ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT SHORT ADDR: 003SHORT ADDR: 003

SHORT ADDR: 003

SHORT ADDR: 003SHORT ADDR: 003

If you put in a new address you will see the following LCD screen asking if you wish to make this address the primary address. Only one address can be the primary address – the long or the short. You cannot have both active at the same time. The decoder will not allow it.

The long address is displayed next. If you wish to change it type in the new address and press ENTER. If you wish to keep it unmodified just press ENTER to continue programming.

SETUP ADDRESSSETUP ADDRESS

SETUP ADDRESS

SETUP ADDRESSSETUP ADDRESS LONG ADDR: 1044LONG ADDR: 1044

LONG ADDR: 1044

LONG ADDR: 1044LONG ADDR: 1044

If you enter a new long address you will be asked if you want to activate it. Press 1 for yes. Any other key continues with programming.

ACTIVATEACTIVATE

ACTIVATE

ACTIVATEACTIVATE

THIS ADDR: 1=YESTHIS ADDR: 1=YES

THIS ADDR: 1=YES

THIS ADDR: 1=YESTHIS ADDR: 1=YES

NOTES ON ADDRESSES:

The short address is available for use on layouts using short addresses. If the short address is to be the primary address you should use the last two digits of the loco number. Short addresses range from 1 to 127. For the long address, any number from 0 through 9999 can be used. You need to distinguish long addresses from short when assigning an address below 128 by entering a zero as the first character. Example: short address = 64

We recommend that if a long address is used, leave the short address at 3. This has two advantages. One, if the long address is forgotten, the short address is always 3. Two, advanced consist addresses share the same 1 to 127 address range available to the short addresses. Using the same address for an Advanced Consist and another existing loco will cause unpredictable results.

long address (below 128) = 064

SETTING UP BASIC DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29)

This option will setup various decoder configuration parameters. There are six of these parameters squeezed into one CV. Press 1 if you want to set these parameters. Any other key will skip to Motor Control Setup.

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SET CFG?SET CFG?

SET CFG?

SET CFG?SET CFG?

ENTER=NO 1=YESENTER=NO 1=YES

ENTER=NO 1=YES

ENTER=NO 1=YESENTER=NO 1=YES

You will be asked a series of questions regarding the basic operation of the locomotive. If you are in doubt about the proper answer just press ENTER and you will usually be OK.

DIRECTION BIT - NORMAL OR REVERSE

Press ENTER for the locomotive to operate in the normal direction or press 1 to switch the direction of operation.

DIR BIT? 02:00PMDIR BIT? 02:00PM

DIR BIT? 02:00PM

DIR BIT? 02:00PMDIR BIT? 02:00PM ENTER=NORM 1=REVENTER=NORM 1=REV

ENTER=NORM 1=REV

ENTER=NORM 1=REVENTER=NORM 1=REV

SPEED STEPS - 28 OR 14

If the decoder in this locomotive is an early 14 step decoder then press 1. (all decoders made since 1997 support 28 speeds). NOTE: If you are wondering how to set the decoder for 128 speed operation, you do not have to program anything. 128 speed mode is always enabled in decoders that support 128 speed step operation.

SPEED 02:00PMSPEED 02:00PM

SPEED 02:00PM

SPEED 02:00PMSPEED 02:00PM ENTER=28 1=14 _ENTER=28 1=14 _

ENTER=28 1=14 _

ENTER=28 1=14 _ENTER=28 1=14 _

DC (Analog) MODE

Press ENTER to turn DC operation mode off, press 1 to turn DC mode on. We recommend leaving DC mode off for most layouts.

DC MODE 02:00PMDC MODE 02:00PM

DC MODE 02:00PM

DC MODE 02:00PMDC MODE 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

This is to prevent all your locomotives from taking off at once in case of a failure in your power booster or someone accidentally connecting the track to a DC power supply (it happens more often than you might think).

ADVANCED ACKNOWLEDGE

Press ENTER to turn Advanced Acknowledge mode off, press 1 to turn Advanced Acknowledge mode on.

ADV ACK? 02:00PMADV ACK? 02:00PM

ADV ACK? 02:00PM

ADV ACK? 02:00PMADV ACK? 02:00PM ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _

ENTER=NO 1=YES _ENTER=NO 1=YES _

NOTE: advanced acknowledgment is not operational in any decoders at this time as the NMRA has not defined how it is to work.

SPEED TABLE SELECTION

If the Standard Speed Table is to be used, press ENTER. If an Alternate (uploadable) Speed Table in the decoder is to be used, press 1.

SPEEDTBL 02:00PMSPEEDTBL 02:00PM

SPEEDTBL 02:00PM

SPEEDTBL 02:00PMSPEEDTBL 02:00PM ENTER=STD 1=ALT_ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENTER=STD 1=ALT_ENTER=STD 1=ALT_

ENABLE LONG OR SHORT ADDRESS

The short address is used when operating on DCC systems that do not use long address.

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ADDRESS 02:00PMADDRESS 02:00PM

ADDRESS 02:00PM

ADDRESS 02:00PMADDRESS 02:00PM

ENTER=S 1=LONG:_ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

ENTER=S 1=LONG:_ENTER=S 1=LONG:_

SETTING UP MOTOR CONTROL PARAMETERS

This option can be used to setup the various locomotive motor speed control parameters. You can skip adjusting any of these parameters (CVs) by pressing ENTER. Press 1 to adjust motor control.

SET UP MOTORSET UP MOTOR

SET UP MOTOR

SET UP MOTORSET UP MOTOR CONTROL? 1=YESCONTROL? 1=YES

CONTROL? 1=YES

CONTROL? 1=YESCONTROL? 1=YES

The first adjustment is:

START VOLTAGE (CV2)

1. In most decoders the start voltage is added to each speed step.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM START VOLTS: _START VOLTS: _

START VOLTS: _

START VOLTS: _START VOLTS: _

A good way to setup the Start Voltage is to first set your throttle to speed 1 then go into this Start Voltage programming and try different values until you get the desired starting speed. This approach can be used with most of the motor speed adjustments. You may exit programming at any time by pressing PROG/ESC.

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE (CV5)

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM MAX VOLTAGE: _MAX VOLTAGE: _

MAX VOLTAGE: _

MAX VOLTAGE: _MAX VOLTAGE: _

A value of 192 will cut the maximum speed to 192/255 (about 75%) of the track voltage. Most decoders interpret a value of 0 to mean 255.

MID SPEED VOLTAGE (CV6)

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM MID VOLTAGE: _MID VOLTAGE: _

MID VOLTAGE: _

MID VOLTAGE: _MID VOLTAGE: _

Lower or higher values will send proportionally higher or lower voltages at mid-speed. Most decoders interpret a value of 0 to mean 128.

ACCELERATION (CV3)

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OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM ACCELERATION: _ACCELERATION: _

ACCELERATION: _

ACCELERATION: _ACCELERATION: _

DECELERATION (CV4)

Deceleration works to delay the slowing down of the motor with the same timing as acceleration.

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM DECELERATION: _DECELERATION: _

DECELERATION: _

DECELERATION: _DECELERATION: _

MOTOR PWM FREQUENCY (CV9)

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM PWM FREQ: _PWM FREQ: _

PWM FREQ: _

PWM FREQ: _PWM FREQ: _

How often the pulses are sent is called the frequency. The frequency is adjustable on some decoders. Settings for this CV vary so consult your decoder manual for the proper value. If your decoder is capable of ‘silent’ operation usually a 0 is required.

NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION (Dither) KICK RATE (CV116)

If your decoder supports NCE torque compensation this menu item will be displayed. If not you will be sent to SET UP FUNCTION MAPPING.

NCE decoders since version 3.5 provide Torque Compensation for smooth low speed operation. Torque Compensation gives a steady stream of ‘kicks’ to the motor when running at very low speeds. You can adjust how often the motor is kicked (Kick Rate) and how hard it is kicked (Kick Strength).

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM KICK RATE: _KICK RATE: _

KICK RATE: _

KICK RATE: _KICK RATE: _

CV116 controls the rate. The typical value is 2-4 with the maximum practical value of about 6. The smaller the number the more often the motor gets a brief voltage kick. A value of 0 turns off the kick. A value of 1 gives continuous kicks to the motor (not very useful). When using Torque Compensation set the Start Voltage to 0 for best operation.

NCE TORQUE COMPENSATION (Dither) KICK DEPTH (CV117)

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OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AM

OPS PROG 11:22AMOPS PROG 11:22AM KICK DEPTH: _KICK DEPTH: _

KICK DEPTH: _

KICK DEPTH: _KICK DEPTH: _

Tips for setting up T/C (Torque Compensation):

·Start by setting the locomotive speed to 1 on your throttle.

·Adjust the Kick Rate to 4.

·Set the Kick Depth to 20 then adjust this value up or down until the locomotive just barely crawls.

It may be easier to set the T/C with the body shell removed from the locomotive so that you can see the flywheels turn. When you get fairly good slow speed operation go back to the Kick Rate and try bumping the value up by 1 or 2 to see if the operation improves.

SETUP DECODER OUTPUT/FUNCTION MAPPING

General Discussion of function mapping

Function mapping is used to customize which decoder lighting outputs (or sound effects) are controlled by which function keys on your handheld throttle. Each function command, F0 through F12, is assigned a unique CV that allows the corresponding function command to be redirected to up to 14 different lighting outputs or sound effects. A single function key can control more than one output if desired. It is also possible for one output to be controlled by multiple function keys. In this case, the output will be turned on when any of the corresponding function keys are active. That output will turn off only when all relevant inputs have also been turned off.

Note that all function commands cannot be mapped to all outputs. The LCD display on your Power CabTM will indicate only those outputs that can be mapped to each function command. The F0 function has two CVs - one for forward direction and one for reverse. Function outputs mapped to these CVs will be directional unless the same output is mapped to both CVs. CVs 33 and 34 are both for the F0 function. On NCE decoders CV33 and CV34 do not provide directionality (see SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS on page 53) but otherwise operate the same as above. With NCE decoders direction of operation for function outputs is provided by the lighting effects CVs (120 through

127). Lenz and TCS decoders do not follow NMRA standard function mapping procedures.

When you select function mapping you are prompted for the function number to map.

The top line of the LCD displays the function number and the output numbers that can be controlled by the function. The lower line displays the currently controlled outputs. Pressing a digit key will enable the output on the decoder when the function is activated. Pressing the same digit key again will disable the output. In the display below, the 4 key has been pressed so that output number 4 will activate when ever the F2 button is pressed on your handheld cab. If you were to press another digit such a 6, both output 4 and output 6 will be controlled by pressing F2.

When mapping functions higher than 3, the top line of the LCD will use small numbers to indicate the output numbers 10 through 14. To enable/disable these high numbers

PRESS FUNCTIONPRESS FUNCTION

PRESS FUNCTION

PRESS FUNCTIONPRESS FUNCTION NUMBER TO MAPNUMBER TO MAP

NUMBER TO MAP

NUMBER TO MAPNUMBER TO MAP

F2 12345678F2 12345678

F2 12345678

F2 12345678F2 12345678

OUTPUTS:---4----—— OUTPUTS:---4----——

OUTPUTS:---4----——

OUTPUTS:---4----—— OUTPUTS:---4----——

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press the digit key that is 10 less than the output number. Example: press 0 for output 10, 1 for output 11, etc.

Pressing PROG/ESC will exit from mapping at any time.

SET ANY CV (Option 2)

This option allows you to change any configuration variable (range of 1-999) in your decoder. Press PROG/ESC at any time to exit.

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CONFIGURATION VARIABLE NUMBER

All configuration variables can be set while on the Program Track. Just pressing ENTER without typing in a number will return you to the main OPS programming prompt. Pressing PROG/ESC will completely exit from programming and return you to the normal display.

ENTER THE VALUE

The value to be programmed into the CV should be entered at the prompt below. Pressing PROG/ESC before or during number entry will completely exit from programming and return you to the normal display.

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PM

PROG CV 02:00PMPROG CV 02:00PM ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

The programming section is included to make setting of MRC and old Lenz Decoders possible. Refer to the document that is included with the Decoder for register information.

ENTER THE REGISTER TO PROGRAM

Enter the register number and press ENTER. The current value of that register will be read from the Decoder and displayed. If you wish to modify the value type in a new number and press ENTER.

PROG TRKPROG TRK

PROG TRK

PROG TRKPROG TRK

If you want to keep the value just press ENTER without putting in any numbers. Registers used with decoders that require register programming

CV # Description Register #

1 ............ Short Address (0-99 valid) ......... 1

2 ............ Start Voltage (0-15 valid) ............ 2

3 ............ Acceleration (0-15 valid) ............. 3

4 ............ Deceleration (0-15 valid) ............ 4

29 .......... Configuration byte (set to 6) ....... 5

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PAGED PROGRAMMING (Option 4)

Option 4 forces the system to use Paged mode while doing Standard and all subsequent programming. Almost all decoders support Paged Mode.

DIRECT PROGRAMMING (Option 5)

Option 5 forces the system to use Direct mode while doing Standard and all subsequent programming. Older decoders (built prior to 1/1/2001) do not support Direct Mode programming.

SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS (Option 6)

You can use this option to customize the lighting effects for your NCE decoder equipped locomotives. This programming option will only work with NCE decoders.

NCE EFX 07:04AMNCE EFX 07:04AM

NCE EFX 07:04AM

NCE EFX 07:04AMNCE EFX 07:04AM OUTPUT NUMBER:OUTPUT NUMBER:

OUTPUT NUMBER:

OUTPUT NUMBER:OUTPUT NUMBER:

Function outputs are numbered from 1 to 14. Do not confuse Output numbers with Function numbers. The headlight is always output 1 and the reverse light is usually

output 2. You are prompted for the output number to setup. Press the output number followed by ENTER. Use the thumbwheel or up/down speed buttons to scroll through the different lighting effect options. Press ENTER when you get the one you want.

OUTPUT NUMBER:03OUTPUT NUMBER:03

OUTPUT NUMBER:03

OUTPUT NUMBER:03OUTPUT NUMBER:03

USE THUMBWHEEL USE THUMBWHEEL

USE THUMBWHEEL

USE THUMBWHEEL USE THUMBWHEEL

DIR OF OPERATIONDIR OF OPERATION

DIR OF OPERATION

DIR OF OPERATIONDIR OF OPERATION 1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

REGULAR BULB ORREGULAR BULB OR

REGULAR BULB OR

REGULAR BULB ORREGULAR BULB OR LED 1=BULB 2=LEDLED 1=BULB 2=LED

LED 1=BULB 2=LED

LED 1=BULB 2=LEDLED 1=BULB 2=LED

RECOVERY PROGRAMMING (Option 7)

This programming section is included to allow the user to set all registers of the Decoder to the values that were programmed into it at the factory.

RECOVERYRECOVERY

RECOVERY

RECOVERYRECOVERY

PROGRAM 1=YESPROGRAM 1=YES

PROGRAM 1=YES

PROGRAM 1=YESPROGRAM 1=YES

Press 1 to enter Recovery mode. This will reprogram NCE decoders (and most others) to their original factory values. It will also set addresses, motor control CVs and Function Mapping CVs to a useful state so that you can get control of a decoder. As each CV is programmed the CV number is displayed.

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DECODER UNLOCK (Option 8)

This programming section is included to allow the user to unlock a decoder that has been locked (CV 15, 16) and you do not remember the locking value.

PROG TRK 0:00PROG TRK 0:00

PROG TRK 0:00

PROG TRK 0:00PROG TRK 0:00 UNLOCK? 1=YESUNLOCK? 1=YES

UNLOCK? 1=YES

UNLOCK? 1=YESUNLOCK? 1=YES

Press 1 to automatically unlock the decoder. The display will cycle through all possible values of CV 15. This may take up to 5 minutes.

PROG TRK 0:00PROG TRK 0:00

PROG TRK 0:00

PROG TRK 0:00PROG TRK 0:00

TESTING CV15=XXTESTING CV15=XX

TESTING CV15=XX

TESTING CV15=XXTESTING CV15=XX

SETUP COMMAND STATION

(Shortcut = PROG 5)

This allows the operator to view the Power Cab’s version number and set various system (not decoder) parameters.

DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION AND DATE

This screen is important when the time comes to call or write about a question or a problem.

NCE 01:30AMNCE 01:30AM

NCE 01:30AM

NCE 01:30AMNCE 01:30AM POWER CAB V1.28POWER CAB V1.28

POWER CAB V1.28

POWER CAB V1.28POWER CAB V1.28

The following screens are available should a need arise to change any of the factory settings. There is probably no reason to ever change these settings. If you get things REALLY messed up you can reset the system to original factory settings (see paragraph above).

NUMBER OF STOP PACKETS (default is 8)

This adjusts how many times a stop command is sent to the Loco. If you have a large layout or run more than about 40 different locomotives in a session we recommend setting this to 8. This will automatically purge non-necessary speed 0 commands from being sent to the track increasing system response to throttle commands.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM OF STOP PKTS 008OF STOP PKTS 008

OF STOP PKTS 008

OF STOP PKTS 008OF STOP PKTS 008

If set to zero all speed 0 commands will continue to be circulated for every locomotive that has been controlled (but now is stopped) since the system was last turned on. Factory default is 8. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER OF TEMP PACKETS (default is 4)

This adjusts the number of Function control commands that are sent when a Function control button is pressed. Factory default is 5. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM OF TEMP PKTS 004OF TEMP PKTS 004

OF TEMP PKTS 004

OF TEMP PKTS 004OF TEMP PKTS 004

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NUMBER OF ACCESSORY PACKETS (default is 4)

This adjusts the number of accessory control commands sent when an accessory or signal is controlled. Factory default is 4. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM OF ACC PKTS: 004OF ACC PKTS: 004

OF ACC PKTS: 004

OF ACC PKTS: 004OF ACC PKTS: 004

NUMBER OF HORN OFF PACKETS (default is 2)

This adjusts the number of times a “horn off” packet is sent when the HORN button is released. The factory default is 2 but can be set as high as 16. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM HORN OFF PKT 002HORN OFF PKT 002

HORN OFF PKT 002

HORN OFF PKT 002HORN OFF PKT 002

NUMBER OF PROGRAM PACKETS (default is 4)

This adjusts the number of times a programming command is sent when programming a locomotive on the mainline. Factory default is 4. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM OF PROG PKTS 004OF PROG PKTS 004

OF PROG PKTS 004

OF PROG PKTS 004OF PROG PKTS 004

SEND FUNCTION COMMANDS TO CONSIST ADDRESS (default is 1=Y)

Function commands are normally sent to the lead loco of an advanced consist. They can also be sent to the consist address so that other locomotives in consist can react to these commands if desired. The factory default is yes. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

SEND FUNCTION TOSEND FUNCTION TO

SEND FUNCTION TO

SEND FUNCTION TOSEND FUNCTION TO CON? 1=Y 0=N 1CON? 1=Y 0=N 1

CON? 1=Y 0=N 1

CON? 1=Y 0=N 1CON? 1=Y 0=N 1

CONSIST MOMENTUM (default is 1=Y)

You can disable the momentum button on all handheld cabs that are operating a consist. The buttons are enabled by factory default. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

CONSIST MOMENTUMCONSIST MOMENTUM

CONSIST MOMENTUM

CONSIST MOMENTUMCONSIST MOMENTUM ENABLE 1=Y 0=N 1ENABLE 1=Y 0=N 1

ENABLE 1=Y 0=N 1

ENABLE 1=Y 0=N 1ENABLE 1=Y 0=N 1

MOMENTUM MULTIPLIER (default is 8)

When you press the MOMENTUM button you are prompted for a single digit indicating how much momentum you want for the loco/consist you are controlling. Momentum CVs have a range of 0-255 while the button asks for values from 0-9.

MOMENTUM BUTTONMOMENTUM BUTTON

MOMENTUM BUTTON

MOMENTUM BUTTONMOMENTUM BUTTON MULTIPLIER: 08MULTIPLIER: 08

MULTIPLIER: 08

MULTIPLIER: 08MULTIPLIER: 08

The value you enter for the momentum button is multiplied by this parameter (factory default of 8) and sent to CV3 in the locomotive. This parameter adjusts the

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multiplication factor. You can set it from 0-25. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

MOMENTUM DECELERATION RATE (default is 0=HALF)

The deceleration rate (CV4) when pressing the momentum button can be either half the value sent for acceleration (CV3) or the full value sent to CV3. Factory default is ½. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

MOMEN DECEL RATEMOMEN DECEL RATE

MOMEN DECEL RATE

MOMEN DECEL RATEMOMEN DECEL RATE 1=FULL 0=HALF 01=FULL 0=HALF 0

1=FULL 0=HALF 0

1=FULL 0=HALF 01=FULL 0=HALF 0

FUNCTION REFRESH (default is 0=OFF)

Function Refresh will keep the lights and sounds working (F0 through F8) on locomotives that don’t remember the state of their functions on start up and dirty track. The Function Refresh rate is set to occur about once per second. If all functions are OFF or the locomotive speed is Zero (0), the functions for that locomotive will not be refreshed.

FUNCTION REFRESHFUNCTION REFRESH

FUNCTION REFRESH

FUNCTION REFRESHFUNCTION REFRESH ENABLE 1=Y 0=NENABLE 1=Y 0=N

ENABLE 1=Y 0=N

ENABLE 1=Y 0=NENABLE 1=Y 0=N

RESET SYSTEM?

Reset System will reset all of the system configuration settings to their factory defaults. Only the Power Cab memory will be reset, the memory as a Pro Cab will remain.

RESET SYSTEM?RESET SYSTEM?

RESET SYSTEM?

RESET SYSTEM?RESET SYSTEM?

PRESS 6 FOR YESPRESS 6 FOR YES

PRESS 6 FOR YES

PRESS 6 FOR YESPRESS 6 FOR YES

Press 6 to enter the Reset action.

ARE YOU SURE?ARE YOU SURE?

ARE YOU SURE?

ARE YOU SURE?ARE YOU SURE?

PRESS 1 FOR YESPRESS 1 FOR YES

PRESS 1 FOR YES

PRESS 1 FOR YESPRESS 1 FOR YES

The system will reset itself and take you back to the opening screen.

SET UP THE CAB PARAMETERS

(Shortcut = PROG 6)

SHOW TRACK CURRENT:

SHOW 02:00PMSHOW 02:00PM

SHOW 02:00PM

SHOW 02:00PMSHOW 02:00PM TRK CURRENT? 1=YTRK CURRENT? 1=Y

TRK CURRENT? 1=Y

TRK CURRENT? 1=YTRK CURRENT? 1=Y

Press 1 to enable the display of current being supplied to the main running track by the system when in normal operations mode. Current display will be cancelled by programming on the main, using the program track, or cycling the system power.

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NUMBER OF RECALLS

This adjusts the number of recall “slots” that are cycled through when the RECALL key is pressed. Enter a number of Recalls from 1 - 6 and press ENTER. This can be set differently for each Cab. (factory default is 2) Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PM

NUMBER 02:00PMNUMBER 02:00PM OF RECALLS: 02OF RECALLS: 02

OF RECALLS: 02

OF RECALLS: 02OF RECALLS: 02

ANALOG HORN CHANNEL (default is 0)

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM HORN CHANNEL _HORN CHANNEL _

HORN CHANNEL _

HORN CHANNEL _HORN CHANNEL _

If you have a decoder that supports a “playable” whistle such as a SoundTraxx Tsunami, enter the analog “channel number” that the decoder uses for whistle. You can play the whistle by holding the HORN/WHISTLE button while moving the thunbwheel. If the channel is set to 0 no analog commands will be sent.

ANALOG AUX CHANNEL (default is 0)

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM AUX CHANNEL: _AUX CHANNEL: _

AUX CHANNEL: _

AUX CHANNEL: _AUX CHANNEL: _

ANALOG BIAS (default is 0)

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PM

ANALOG 02:00PMANALOG 02:00PM BIAS (0-15) BIAS (0-15)

BIAS (0-15)

BIAS (0-15) BIAS (0-15)

This is the starting point or “level” (0-15) at which analog commands will start.

_ _

ASSIGNING THE BELL FUNCTION (default is 1)

Enter the function number that should be activated when the Bell key is pressed. We recommend using 1, however any function number may be used. Soundtraxx Diesel decoders use Function #1 for control of the Bell.

ASSIGN 02:00PMASSIGN 02:00PM

ASSIGN 02:00PM

ASSIGN 02:00PMASSIGN 02:00PM

BELL TO FUNC: 1BELL TO FUNC: 1

BELL TO FUNC: 1

BELL TO FUNC: 1BELL TO FUNC: 1

Older Soundtraxx Steam decoders use Function #3 for the Bell. The steam decoders can have the bell “re-mapped” to Function #1 (Diesel decoders can not remap the bell to Function #3). Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

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PROGRAM ACCESSORY DECODERS

(Shortcut = PROG 7)

This allows the operator to set Accessory Decoder CVs while they are connected to the Track (Accessory Programming on the Main).

ENTER THE ACCESSORY ADDRESS

Enter the Accessory Decoder address and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

ACC. ADDR: _ACC. ADDR: _

ACC. ADDR: _

ACC. ADDR: _ACC. ADDR: _

ENTER THE CV NUMBER

Enter the CV number that you want to program and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

ENTER CV NUM:_ENTER CV NUM:_

ENTER CV NUM:_

ENTER CV NUM:_ENTER CV NUM:_

ENTER THE CV VALUE

Enter the value you want in the CV and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

For Compatibility, both “legacy” and new style programming commands are issued to Accessory Decoders.

PROGRAM MACROS

(Shortcut = PROG 8)

This allows the operator to program Macros (switch lists).

SELECT MACRO PROGRAM OR REVIEW

Press 1 to program a Macro or press 2 to review a programmed Macro.

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM 1=PROG 2=REVIEW1=PROG 2=REVIEW

1=PROG 2=REVIEW

1=PROG 2=REVIEW1=PROG 2=REVIEW

If 1 is pressed the following screen is displayed.

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM MACRO NUMBER:_MACRO NUMBER:_

MACRO NUMBER:_

MACRO NUMBER:_MACRO NUMBER:_

ENTER THE MACRO NUMBER

Enter the Macro number that you want to program (0-15), and press ENTER.

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ENTER THE ACCESSORY ADDRESS LINKING MACROS

Enter the Accessory Address that you want to control, and press ENTER. A macro can be linked to another macro by entering an accessory address of 9999 at this point. You will be prompted for the macro number to link.

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM ACCESSORY #: _ACCESSORY #: _

ACCESSORY #: _

ACCESSORY #: _ACCESSORY #: _

You can chain as many macros together as you like but use caution. If you chain macros in a ‘circular’ fashion the system will appear to crash (it is busy sending macros continuously) until you press PROG/ESC on the cab that issued the macro. If a computer is used the only solution is to cycle the power to the system and fix the circular reference.

SELECT THE TURNOUT POSITION

Press 1 for Normal or 2 for Route.

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM ACC: 001 1=N 2=RACC: 001 1=N 2=R

ACC: 001 1=N 2=R

ACC: 001 1=N 2=RACC: 001 1=N 2=R

The above two screens will repeat up to 8 times to allow you to enter up to 8 accessories. After 8 accessories have been entered the SELECT MACRO PROGRAM OR REVIEW screen will be displayed. If you want to enter less than 8 accessories, leave the accessory # blank (just press ENTER). If 2 is pressed on the SELECT MACRO PROGRAM OR REVIEW screen, the following screen is displayed.

ENTER THE MACRO NUMBER TO BE REVIEWED

Enter the Macro number that you want to review (0-15), and press ENTER.

REVIEW: 02:00PMREVIEW: 02:00PM

REVIEW: 02:00PM

REVIEW: 02:00PMREVIEW: 02:00PM MACRO NUMBER: _MACRO NUMBER: _

MACRO NUMBER: _

MACRO NUMBER: _MACRO NUMBER: _

REVIEW MACRO

The Accessory number and output will be shown. Press ENTER to see the next Accessory in the Macro. If there are no more Accessories in the Macro, the following screen will be displayed.

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PM

MAC: 000 02:00PMMAC: 000 02:00PM ACCESSORY: 001=NACCESSORY: 001=N

ACCESSORY: 001=N

ACCESSORY: 001=NACCESSORY: 001=N

REVIEW END OF MACRO

After ENTER is pressed, the SELECT MACRO PROGRAM OR REVIEW screen will be displayed.

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PM

MACRO: 02:00PMMACRO: 02:00PM

—END OF MACRO——END OF MACRO—

—END OF MACRO—

—END OF MACRO——END OF MACRO—

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BROWSE CONSISTS (Shortcut = PROG 9)

This option lets you see what advanced consists are currently in the memory of the system.

Press ENTER at the “BROWSE CONSISTS” prompt. The LCD will display the highest numbered consist in the system memory. It will look something like:

CON: 127 10:42AMCON: 127 10:42AM

CON: 127 10:42AM

CON: 127 10:42AMCON: 127 10:42AM LEAD:2190 R:4484LEAD:2190 R:4484

LEAD:2190 R:4484

LEAD:2190 R:4484LEAD:2190 R:4484

Use the speed buttons or thumbwheel to scroll the next higher or lower consist in the list. When you get to the end of the list it will roll over to the ‘other’ end. Pressing ENTER will show any mid consist locomotives of the displayed consist.

Pressing ENTER while the Lead/Rear locomotives are displayed will show any midconsist locomotives. (The system will remember up to 2 mid-consist locos per advanced consist). Press ENTER again to view the next consist.

Pressing SEL LOCO will exit browsing and select the displayed consist for running. Pressing CLEAR then pressing 1 at the “KILL CON?” prompt will kill the displayed

consist. Press PROG/ESC at any time to exit browsing.

PROGRAM SIGNAL DECODERS

(Shortcut = PROG 0)

This allows the operator to setup Signal Decoders while they are connected to the Track (Signal Programming on the Main).

ENTER THE SIGNAL ADDRESS

Enter the Decoder address and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM SIGNAL NUM: _SIGNAL NUM: _

SIGNAL NUM: _

SIGNAL NUM: _SIGNAL NUM: _

ENTER THE CV NUMBER

Enter the CV number that you want to program and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CV NUM: _ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER THE CV VALUE

Enter the value you want in the CV and press ENTER.

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PM

PROG ACC 02:00PMPROG ACC 02:00PM ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _

ENTER VALUE: _ENTER VALUE: _

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HELPFUL HINTS FOR OPERATION

l Passing an old style consist: Use ASSIGN LOCO TO CAB to transfer an old

style consist to any other Cab on the system. This causes a swap between the

active loco/consist on your Cab and the active loco/consist on the target Cab.

l Nesting consists: Say a heavy freight is approaching a long grade and helpers

are needed. The train’s locomotives are an advanced consist. The two GP9

pushers are also consisted using an advanced consist. The pusher consist is

brought out of the siding at the base of the grade and put in place. An “old style”

consist is now set up using the freight’s lead loco number and the pusher’s lead

loco number. You can now operate the entire train to the grade crest as one unit.

Upon reaching the cutoff siding at the crest, the “old style” consist is killed and the

pushers are selected to move to the siding. The freight consist continues on while

the pushers drift back down the hill.

l When setting up an old style Consist, you may want to use a Loco number that

does not exist for the first Loco (Consist address). This will allow you to put the

actual lead loco in recall to operate the headlight, and the sound loco to operate the

Horn and Bell.

l· If a cab does not respond after plugging it in, press the ENTER key a couple of

times. This will cause it to exit from any mode it was in when it was unplugged.

l When making your own cables using RJ plugs be SURE the connectors are

“flipped” over at opposite ends of the wire. See the illustration on page 21 for

proper cab bus cabling.

Using the Power Cab/ProCab

l In DCC there are 2 kinds of addresses (loco numbers), long and short. When

entering the address of the loco you wish to control long addresses from 1 to 127

are entered by preceding the actual number by a zero. Short addresses are

entered without a leading zero. Long addresses in the range of 1 -127 are

displayed on your cab with an asterisk before the loco number. ie: “*042” indicates

the long address for loco forty-two and “042” indicates the short address. Most

modern decoders made since 1997 support long (4 digit) addresses. Older Lenz,

Digitrax and MRC decoders only support the short address.

l When entering numbers if you make a mistake there is no “erase” or “backup”

key. If you keep pressing digits the display will clear allowing you to start entering

your number over again.

l If you wish to abandon what you are doing when in the middle of entering a

number push the “PROG/ESC” key and you will be returned to normal operation.

l During various operations where you are doing something other than normal

loco operation such as “set up consist” or “select accessory” speed control of the

loco is not available, however the Emergency Stop will still work if you need to stop

your loco.

l Programming on the programming track the command station first reads the

value of a location (such as “short address” or “acceleration”) and displays it on

your cab. If you wish to accept this value just press ENTER to continue or type in

a new number if you want to change it.

Programming Track

l The command station checks for a short circuit on the programming track

before applying power. If your loco has lights or other current drawing devices

wired directly to the track instead of a decoder function output the command

station will probably think is has a short and will say “SHORT DETECTED” each

time you start to program this loco. If you wish you will be allowed to override the

short and continue. This short detection is there to protect decoders from damage

if they are miswired. For this reason we always try a new decoder installation on

the programming track first instead of putting it directly on the layout. If the

programming works the installation is most likely correct.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

l Locomotive was running yesterday but today it just sits there - The headlight and

other functions are controllable but it won’t run. - This sometimes happens when you clear a consist but for some reason the decoder misses the command. Use the DEL LOCO button to “re-delete” the locomotive. Alternatively use programming on the main to set CV19 to 0 (same thing as clearing the consist).

l Head Light goes on and off as I change speed - You are operating a loco with an

older 14 step decoder in the 28 step mode and the head light is ON only in the even speed steps.

l The programmability of the decoders gives the modeler a lot of flexibility. However,

this can lead to some unpredictable results. Here are a few tips to get you out of some situations:

l Loco won’t respond -

l Check that the short/long address bit is set correctly in the CFG variable (CV 29). l The loco might be in a consist - Press DEL LOCO, the locomotive number

then ENTER.

l Make sure CV3, 4, 23, 24 are set to a small enough value to allow the loco to

accelerate at a reasonable rate

l Loco won’t run on an analog (DC) layout - Check that the DC mode bit is set in

the CFG variable (CV 29).

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Copyright © 1994-2010 NCE Corporation. The identifying product terms Power CabTM, PH-ProTM, ProCabTM, and SmartCabTM are trademarks of NCE Corporation. The look and feel of this software and its interaction with the user through the ProCab or SmartCab is copyright NCE Corporation. The distinctive shape of the ProCabTM with LCD and/or thumbwheel is a trademark of NCE Corporation. Digitrax® is a registered trademark of Digitrax® Inc. All other non-NCE brands and product names mentioned are likely to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respected companies.

Limited Warranty

NCE guarantees that every Power CabTM DCC System is free from physical defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year.

Within the first year full repair or replacement will be made to the original purchaser of any item that has failed due to manufacturer defect. Should the item no longer be produced and the item not repairable a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturer’s discretion. The customer pays only shipping to the NCE Warranty Center. Please save your original receipt as a photocopy of it may be requested. NCE returns the items UPS ground unless other arrangements are made in advance.

After the first year a fair and reasonable service charge may be placed on each failed item returned for repair. Should the item no longer be produced and the item not repairable a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturer’s discretion. The customer pays shipping to and from the NCE Warranty Center.

This warranty is not valid if the customer has intentionally misused, miswired, performed any unauthorized alterations to the product or removed any product protection devices (such as heat shrink wrapping from decoders). In this case a service charge will be applied for all repairs and replacements. To protect the warranty, please contact the Warranty Center for authorization prior to altering any product. In no event will NCE’s liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, it’s accompanying software or its documentation. NCE makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. NCE reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.

Please contact the Warranty Center for specific shipping instructions and any service charges before returning any product for service. Address all inquiries to:

NCE Warranty Center

82 East Main St.

Webster, New York 14580

Phone: 585-265-0230 Fax: 585-265-0234

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FCC Statement

This NCE product complies 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Keep in mind that by FCC rules, all electronic equipment must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio, or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and the device l Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s l Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

About NCE

NCE has been manufacturing DCC Products on an OEM basis since 1993. Originally we offered only “chip sets” that contained software enabling other DCC manufacturers to build DCC systems. As time went on some of those manufacturers asked us to first supply partial assemblies then complete assemblies in addition to the chip sets. This has helped NCE to grow into a full time electronic design and manufacturing firm devoted entirely to the development and sale of products for the control of model railroads. We build an amazing array of products for both our own customers and other DCC manufacturers. We keep labor costs low by utilizing modern automated robotic assembly for most products.

Our product designer is Jim Scorse. Jim models the Erie Railroad in O-Scale and has a long history in model railroading. He has numerous patents in the area of digital imaging, video and computer network data communications over noisy channels. Jim is active in the Layout Design SIG as well as 30 years with the “Tuesday Night Gang”, (round robin model railroad club) and is probably one of the only active model railroaders among all the DCC manufacturers.

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MENU NAVIGATION CHART - Part 2

3 Register

Enter Register #

Enter Value

4 Paged

Programming

5 Direct

Programming

7 Recovery

Program

Factory

Reprogram?

6 NCE

Effects

Output #

Choose

effect

Direction

of Operation

Bulb or LED

ASSIGN

LOCO TO

CAB

Loco #

Cab #

SET

SYSTEM

CLOCK

Start/Stop

12/24

Hour

Hours

Minutes

Ratio

USE

PROGRAM

TRK

SET CMD

STATION

Version

# of Stop

Packets

# of Temp

Packets

# of Acc Packets

# of Horn

off PKT

# of Prog

Packets

PROG ACCY

ON MAIN

Accy Address

Enter CV#

Enter Value

2 CV

Enter CV #

Enter Value

8 Decoder

Unlock

1 Standard

Manufacturer

Decoder

Version

Set Up Address

Set Config

Motor Control

Function Map

Set CV

Send Function

to Consist?

Consist Momentum

Enable

Momentum

button Multiplier

Momentum Decel Rate

Function Refresh

Enable

Reset System?

6 SET CAB PARAMS

Track Current

Recalls

Analog Horn

Channel

Analog Aux

Channel

Analog Bias

Assign Bell to Function

Press PROG/ESC Key to cycle through menu listings, then press ENTER to cycle through listing choices

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5 Direct

Programming

SET CMD

STATION

Version

# of Stop

Packets

# of Temp

Packets

# of Acc

Packets

# of Horn

off PKT

# of Prog

Packets

BROWSE

CONSISTS

PROG ACCY

ON MAIN

Accy Address

Enter CV#

Enter Value

PROG SIG

ON MAIN

Enter Signal #

Enter CV

Enter Value

PROGRAM

MACROS

Program

Enter Macro #

Enter Accy #

Enter N or R

Review

Enter Macro #

8 Decoder

Unlock

Send Function

to Consist?

Consist Momentum

Enable

Momentum

button Multiplier

Momentum Decel Rate

Function Refresh

Enable

Reset System?

6 SET CAB PARAMS

Track Current

Recalls

Analog Horn

Channel

Analog Aux

Channel

Analog Bias

Assign Bell to Function

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Press PROG/ESC key to cycle through menu listings, then press ENTER to

9 BIN CV

Factory

Reprogram?

PROGRAM

ON MAIN

Prog Loco:

1 Address

Long or

Short

Enter

Address

Run Loco

2 CV

Enter CV #

Enter Value

3 CFG

(CV29)

Direction Bit

Speed Steps

DC Mode?

Adv Acknowledge?

SpeedTable

Address

4 Motor

Control

Start Volts

Max Volts

Mid Volts

Accel

Decel

PWM Freq

Kick Rate

Kick Depth

5 Function

Map

Function #

to Map

F# =

Outputs

7 Not Used

8 QSI

Sound

Enter CV #

Enter Value

6 NCE

Effects

Output #

Choose

effect

Direction

of Operation

Bulb or LED

MENU NAVIGATION CHART - PT.1

cycle through listing choices.

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(585) 265-0230

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