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4.2  Selecting an Analog or non-decoder locomotive 

A locomotive without a DCC decoder is called an Analog locomotive and is 

run on address 0000.  While an analog locomotive, with no decoder, is sitting 

still on your digital layout, you will hear a “singing” sound. Once the analog 

locomotive is moving, this sound will change and be less noticeable. To avoid 

heat build up in your locos without decoders, Digitrax recommends that analog 

locos 

NOT

 be left sitting on DCC powered track for long periods of time when 

they are not running. 

4.3  Additional address menus 

In address selection mode, press the    menu 

key to bring up 5 new numeric soft keys and 

associated additional address menu tasks as 

shown.  The display you see may be slightly 

different from that shown to the right, depend

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ing on exactly the history of address selections 

for your system.

4.3.1  Select a prior address using 

RECALL soft key

In loco selection mode with the   menu key 

pressed, the   key is now a soft key showing 

address “Recall” choice.  Press this key to 

bring up the non-volatile list of the last 6 

unique addresses used on this UT6

When in Recall Session Loco List screen, 

pressing a 0-5 numeric key with the address to 

the right will enter that number as the selection 

address   For example if you press the 5 key 

for the recall screen shown to the right, then the address 1000 will be entered 

as the recall selection address. The selection screen will go back with this num-

ber and then pressing 

 will complete the selection of address 1000. 

4.4  Releasing an address from a throttle

When you are finished running a locomotive address, it is best practice to 

release it from your throttle, so that it is available for other throttles to select 

and run.

1.  Use the 

Throttle Knob

 to make the locomotive’s speed zero (this option-

al  step is strongly recommended as the loco will continue to move after 

released if speed is not zero).

2.  Press the 

 key to go into locomotive select mode.  

0-   0002

1-   0775

2-   0003
3-   0000

Press List# to recall

4-   4425
5-   1000

0002

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50

Fn0+

1

 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Menu key for choices

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Recall

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Summary of Contents for UT6 Series

Page 1: ...helpdesk digitrax com www digitrax com Digitrax Manuals Instructions are updated periodically Please visit www digitrax com for the latest version of all manuals for available firmware updates Digitra...

Page 2: ...tep settings 12 4 8 Multiple Unit MU or Consist operations 12 4 9 Adding a Locomotive to an MU 13 4 10 Removing a Locomotive from an MU 14 4 11 MU of mismatched locomotives 14 4 12 Controlling functio...

Page 3: ...and connected to a compatible Digitrax USB device The UT6 functions and screens may change with updates from the Digitrax Web site so be sure to check the UT6 product pages to get the latest informati...

Page 4: ...Key Switch Key Color LCD screen Throttle knob Forward Brake Reverse switch Figure 1 UT6 family controls and LCD screen view Heartbeat LED 0002 F sp 50 Fn0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DigiT30 12 Trk Press loco...

Page 5: ...en arrow symbol showing direction and a current speed indication above this The scrolling HELP prompt line at the bottom of the display pro vides useful operating hints and information in context as y...

Page 6: ...lor LCD screen The screen provides a variety of information and input prompts to assist in running locomotives and system setup This section outlines the Home Operations Screen other menu displays wil...

Page 7: ...on is shown if the throttle is unplugged and the IR or Duplex modes are enabled with LocoNet support found The battery sym bol shows approximate battery power when the throttle is unplugged 3 The Func...

Page 8: ...ls to get through the white LED will flash and if layout Duplex support fails the NetName will change to red text 3 1 Recharging a Digitrax BP600MH Battery pack 1 Remove the 3 AA batteries from the UT...

Page 9: ...number will provide you addition al information about the loco address num ber you are selecting If it says free the locomotive is available for selection If it says busy the locomotive is in use on...

Page 10: ...key pressed the key is now a soft key showing address Recall choice Press this key to bring up the non volatile list of the last 6 unique addresses used on this UT6 When in Recall Session Loco List s...

Page 11: ...ired by another throttle Only one address at a time can be marked as a dispatched address in the system To dispatch a locomotive address using the UT6 1 Press the key to enter address selection enter...

Page 12: ...lection and speed step setting change Once this change is made the Digitrax command station will send DCC commands to the edited decoder in the speed step setting you entered 4 8 Multiple Unit MU or C...

Page 13: ...o use to control the MU This will be the TOP address To do this press enter the address numbers press again 3 Press again to re enter loco selection mode and the large TOP address numbers in the Loco...

Page 14: ...MU have performance characteristics that are closely matched you can run all the MU ed locomotives in e g 128 step mode If the units are completely mismatched for example if you are running two diffe...

Page 15: ...operate functions F0 F9 on your locomotive Select the loco you want to control Press the key until you see Fn0 at the left of the Function line This group means numeric 0 9 keys now control functions...

Page 16: ...There is no F29 DCC function 5 4 Troubleshooting Function Operation If the function you want to operate does not respond check the following 1 Is Track Status Power on If not press the Power Back Key...

Page 17: ...switch address selection and not function control 7 0 Expanded Menu Features To reduce display clutter the UT6 places expanded menu choices in a menu system accessed by the or MENU key Pressing the ke...

Page 18: ...ets the time at the lower ID16 level before the display turns OFF for maximum power save and battery life Higher numbers increase LCD brightness and delays Option ID8 Enc LCD wake and ID9 FnKey LCD wa...

Page 19: ...on a powered layout immediately Press the key then the key to turn OFF track power to the whole layout This option will stop everything on the layout without knowing what locomo tive is on which thro...

Page 20: ...Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help OEM RF28 Manufacturer Respons...

Page 21: ...nty before continuing onto this section Digitrax gives a one year no worries warranty against manufacturing defects and accidental customer damage on all Digitrax products That s it Simple straightfor...

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Page 24: ...in a particular locomotive Digitrax CV Calculators www digitrax com support cv Calculate a CV value to program your locomotive Digitrax Tool Box App www digitrax com toolbox Download our Mobile App f...

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