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.
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DCCconcepts
Cobalt
D
Alpha
is a digital encoder that turns any form of switch into a digital device, making it possible to create
control panels with much simpler wiring... in most cases, even complex panels need only a single cable to connect to the layout!
DCCconcepts
Cobalt
D
Alpha
is usable by all modellers in all major scales, whether you drive the trains with AC, DC or DCC power.
What is needed?
Cobalt
D
Alpha
is directly connectable to the command bus of all NCE DCC systems with a 6-wire RJ12 cable.
Add the Cobalt “
Cobalt
D
box” and AC or DC modellers OR users of ANY DCC BRAND can immediately take advantage of Cobalt Alpha to
reduce their control panel complexity. (DCC can be conencted directly with from track output terminals, Bus extensions may need adapters).
How does it connect? If you have a DC or AC powered layout you need NO change to controllers or locos at all, but you will need to add a
DCC-standards based accessory decoder to each turnout or each active accessory you wish to control - and create a accessory power bus.
You will also need the “Alpha
D
box”. All DCC users can also use the “Alpha
D
box” ...it is the base unit for a DCC Accessory power bus.
Alpha Box also becomes an ideal upgrade for those needing more power and ANY BRAND of DCC system will work with
Alpha
D
Box.
Note: NCE PowerCab users can also use
Alpha
D
Box
to increase the power and performance of Powercab to that of a full 5 amp system.
If you have another brand of DCC system ...you can use Cobalt
D
Alpha too. Either by simple track power connection or, as a full system
bus addition with the addition of an appropriate “Adapter leads”.
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On/Off
Switch
Additional
Display
Digital Display
(4-digit)
Switch 10~12
(L-C-R)
Switch 7~9
(L-C-R)
Switch 4~6
(L-C-R)
Switch 1~3
(L-C-R)
Cab #
pushbutton
Address #
pushbutton
Optional 12vDC to
boost “Bus Power”
From last
Cobalt Alpha
Command bus
RJ12 -6 wire
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Additional
Display with
400mm Lead
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