1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Digitrax Super Empire Builder Digital
Command Control Set!
Digitrax provides a complete solution to layout control. The Digitrax
Command Control system lets you operate your layout the way you want to.
With LocoNet you simply connect system components to build the layout con-
trol system that you’ve always wanted! The Digitrax system reduces and sim-
plifies layout wiring for new layouts. If you already have a layout, you proba-
bly won’t need to rewire to install the system and get all the benefits of
Digitrax Command Control.
Your Super Empire Builder Starter Set contains:
The DB150 is the system’s DCC command station. It generates the
DCC signals that control decoders and other devices on your layout.
The DB150 is also a DCC booster. Boosters receive DCC signals from
the command station, amplify them and put them on the track along
with the power from the transformer to run the locomotives. You can
have several boosters on your layout to provide additional power to
run more locos.
The DT400 or DT400R is the DCC throttle that comes with the Super
Empire Builder. DCC throttles are the handhelds you use to tell the
command station what you want the decoders to do. You will proba-
bly have several throttles on your layout if you have more than one
person running trains at a time.
A UP5 Universal Panel or UR91 Radio Receiver for memory walka-
round operation or tetherless infrared or radio operation.
LT1 LocoNet & Decoder Tester.
In addition to your Super Empire Builder you’ll need:
A power supply (you many be able to use one you already own) and
One or more mobile decoders for your locomotives. This gives you the
flexibility to choose the “right” decoder for your locos.
Your starter set is just the beginning of an exciting trip. Digitrax will help you
make your model railroading more enjoyable and more realistic. Your success
with and enjoyment of our products are very important to us. After all, this is a
hobby and it is FUN!!!
Please read this manual carefully before you install your system it includes lots
of hints and operating ideas based on our experience with the Digitrax system.
If you have questions not covered by this manual please contact your dealer.
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