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The DZ143 is set up at the factory to control four function outputs. The DZ143
is configured to control the forward and reverse lights on the locomotive
through the white lead and yellow lead using Function 0 (F0F-forward and
F0R-reverse) for directional lighting. Functions F1(Green) and F2 (Violet) are
part of the harness for easy hookup. The wire colors indicated are the standard
color code used in the industry. These colors are important if you plan to use
function remapping.

All four function outputs can be easily set up with Digitrax FX

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4. Whether the locomotive is stopped or moving.

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Function remapping allows you to program the function outputs of your
decoder to be controlled by selected function keys on your throttle. Please 
consult the Digitrax Decoder Manual or website for information on function
remapping.

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Each of the four function outputs can be programmed to turn on and off with
the F0 ON/OFF key on your throttle, creating a Master Light Switch. The CV
values for creating this effect are listed in the Digitrax Decoder Manual in the
section: 

Setting Up FX & FX

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Summary of Contents for DZ143

Page 1: ...ontrol Realistic Effects like Ditch lights Mars lights strobes and many more FX3 Standard Function Qualifiers operate functions based on direction F0 on or off direction and F0 and whether loco is moving Function Remapping for custom function setup Master Light Switch turns off all lights functions with one keystroke Advanced Consist Function Controls n Transponder equipped ready for transponding ...

Page 2: ...n nections inside the locomotive The smaller size allows the decoder to be easily installed in a variety of locomotives The bare ends of the wires are wired to the motor connections power pickup connections and the lights according to the following diagram Figure 1 Note Avoid stressing the solder connections of the wires to the decoder board If a connection is broken carefully solder the wire to t...

Page 3: ...or your specific locomotive by programming some of the Configuration Variables or CVs available See the Digitrax Decoder Manual or the Digitrax web site for more information C Ch ha an ng gi in ng g t th he e D De ec co od de er r A Ad dd dr re es ss s The first CV most people change is the decoder address This allows you to independently control each loco with a unique address Digitrax decoders a...

Page 4: ...ab bl le es s H Ho ow w t th he e L Lo oc co o R Re es sp po on nd ds s t to o t th he e T Th hr ro ot tt tl le e With Digitrax LocoMotion there are two types of speed tables 3 Step Tables and High Resolution 28 Step Tables Please see your Digitrax Decoder Manual for a discussion of the 28 Step Tables The 3 Step Tables are set up by program ming 3 CVs Start Voltage CV02 Mid point Voltage CV06 and ...

Page 5: ...eed stabilization S Su up pe er rS So on ni ic c S Si il le en nt t O Op pe er ra at ti io on n a an nd d T To or rq qu ue e C Co om mp pe en ns sa at ti io on n The factory settings in the decoder provide silent smooth operation of your locomotive under most conditions For more information about these settings please see the Digitrax Decoder Manual or our website D Di ig gi it tr ra ax x T Tr ra ...

Page 6: ... 1 Forward or Reverse direction of travel or 2 Whether F0 is on or off or 3 Both direction of travel and whether F0 is on or off or 4 Whether the locomotive is stopped or moving F Fu un nc ct ti io on n R Re em ma ap pp pi in ng g Function remapping allows you to program the function outputs of your decoder to be controlled by selected function keys on your throttle Please consult the Digitrax Dec...

Page 7: ...including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Caution To prevent damage to your decoder and locomotive track voltage used during operation must not exceed the operating parameters of the locomotive and its lighting system in which the decoder is installed typi cally this is 12V DC For most N scale layouts Digitrax recommends using 14 volts DCC o...

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