For example, in Fn mode, to increase speed you can either turn the throt-
tle knob clockwise or press the Y + Key. To change the loco’s
direction you can either double click the throttle knob or you can
press the reverse key associated with the throttle you are using. To
access functions on the active address you are controlling, simply
press the numeric key that corresponds to the function you want to
activate or deactivate. When you are in switch mode, the keypad is
used for entering switch commands while the throttle knobs and
direction keys continue to run the trains. Note: F9-F12 not available
with DB150 Command Stations.
The following examples will help you learn about your new DT400. The
first example shows how to select and run an analog loco, the second
example shows how to select and run a DCC equipped locomotive. Once
both locos are selected on your throttle, you can run them both at the same
time.
3.3 Select & Run An Analog Loco on Address “00”
1. Place an analog locomotive (one without a decoder) on your layout.
While the analog loco is sitting still, you will hear the characteristic
“singing” caused by the DCC track signal when it is applied to ana-
log locomotives. Once the analog loco is moving, this sound will
change and be less noticeable. (Digitrax recommends that analog
locos not be left sitting on DCC powered track for long periods of
time when they are not running.)
2. Check the track power indicator on your DT400’s LCD to be sure that
track power is turned on.
3. Activate the DT400’s right throttle knob “R” by turning it a 1/4 turn
in either direction or by pressing down on the R Throttle knob once.
The R Address will start flashing. If nothing is selected on this
throttle it will flash
“SEL”
.
4. Press the LOCO Key
. The LCD will show the last address used
and the current decoder status of that address. The DT400 gives you
two options for choosing the address you want to run: throttle knobs
or direct keypad entry. Either use the R Throttle knob to dial up
“00”
in the R Address display or press 00 on your keypad. Press the
LOCO Key
again to select address 00 on the throttle. The
icon and the address will be blinking until you complete your selec-
tion by pressing the LOCO Key the second time or exit the loco
L O C O
L O C O
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