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PLEASE NOTE:
In some cases, the images used in this manual are of prototype or pre-production units and may vary slightly in appearance
from those actually on sale. However in all cases all of the connections and diagrams are identical and the information given is correct.
The Gaugemaster Prodigy and MRC Prodigy connect the same way - so follow this diagram
for either brand. While basically an RS485 bus similar to Lenz or NCE, The makers of Prodigy
and the Prodigy Express use RJ45 connections - however DCCconcepts have created adapter
leads for use with these products. Please see page 26~27. Using the adapters makes it easy...
Connect TRACK power, Connect DCC BUS & Switch = TRACK
PRODIGY
Base Unit
ADAPTER
P26~27
PRODIGY
HANDSET
ADAPTER
See
P26~27
Alpha
D
Power
or
5-Amp Power
Supply 15~18v DC
Power District #1
Power District #2
or
Accessory Bus
Isolation
GAP
Upgrade the
Gaugemaster
Prodigy
Gaugemaster Prodigy and Express Owners
You can do either a full or simple upgrade using Alpha
D
Box and Alpha
D
Central/
Use this diagram or, for a simpler upgrade, please refer to page 12 of this manual.
Alpha
D
Power
or
5-Amp Power Supply 15~18v DC
t h =
RC Prodigy connect the same
n RS485 bus similar to Lenz or
gy
g
5 connections - however DCCco
. Please see page 26~27. Using
A
DCCconcepts 6-wire RJ12 lead
DCCconcepts 6-wire RJ12 lead