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1.0 DB210/DB220 Quick Start Guide
These instructions will get you up and running in just a few minutes! It is rec-
ommended that you use this quick start guide before adding the DB210/DB220
to an existing Digitrax installation to ensure the DB210/DB220 is in working
order and to test any features your are unfamiliar with. A full description of all
controls and technical reference information are included later in this manual
to help you fully incorporate the DB210/DB220 into your layout control sys-
tem. Once you’ve completed the initial testing of your DB210/DB220 on a test
track, you can implement it on your layout.
1.1 Connect the DB210/DB220 to the power supply
1. Set the DB210/DB220’s
SCALE
switch to the scale you are running:
N,
HO, O/G
. Use the lowest setting that will run your layout.
2. Set the
MODE
switch on the DB210/DB220 to the
RUN
position.
3. Set the AUTO REV switch to OFF
4. Set the AMPS switch to the appropriate setting for your power supply.
The 3 or 3/3 setting is recommended for initial testing.
5. Connect the DB210/DB220 to an adequate stand alone power supply using
the terminals and – .
See Section 3.0 regarding powering your
DB210/220.
6. Plug in the power supply to power up your DB210/DB220.
7. DB210/DB220 will beep four times and its PWR indicator will light RED
winking off every 3 seconds as a “Heartbeat”.
1.2 Connect Your DB210/DB220 to your Command Station
1. Use a known good LocoNet Cable to connect from one of the LocoNet
A,B, or C ports to your Command Station.
2. Plug a throttle into an available the LocoNet jack.
3. Press the
PWR
key then the
N / -
key on your throttle. The
TRACK
STATUS
LED on the Booster should be off.
4. Press the
Y / +
key on your throttle. The
TRACK STATUS
LED should
come on green.
5. Turn the
R
Throttle Knob
of the throttle about 1/4 turn. You should see the
right side
“SEL”
in the display begin to blink.
6. Press the
LOCO
key, then the
LAMP/0
key
,
then the
LOCO
key. You
should see
“00”
replace the blinking
“SEL”
.
7. Turn the
R
Throttle Knob
clockwise to
“99”
.
8. Press the
REVERSE / R
key and look for a change in brightness (or
color) of the
TRACK STATUS
LED on the booster. Turn
R
Throttle Knob
counterclockwise to “00”.
9. Connect the
RAIL
A
and
RAIL B
terminals from your booster to a section
of test track, for the DB220 connect RAIL 2 A and RAIL 2 B to a separate
