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Digitrax Complete Train Control Starter

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Command Station Booster Throttle,

PS314 Power Supply

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Summary of Contents for Zephyr Express DCS52

Page 1: ...ax 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 Digitrax Complete Trai...

Page 2: ...unctions 10 through 28 F10 F28 15 5 3 Fn Info expanded function status 15 5 4 Troubleshooting Function Operation 15 6 0 Switch Turnout control mode 16 7 0 Expanded Menu Features 17 7 1 Programming You...

Page 3: ...d a powerful layout control throttle You will not need to refer to a manual very often The DCS52 firmware can be downloaded and updated in the field using a PC running the free DigiIPL app and connect...

Page 4: ...TRACK STATUS FORWARD BRAKE REVERSE STOP FULL 1 2 3 4 5 R DCS 52 Set to BRAKE Set to STOP Figure2 DCS52 Rear Connections L O C O N E T A B U S B R JUM P 1 GROUN D RAI L B JUM P 2 PRO G A RAI L A PRO G...

Page 5: ...splay briefly saying Welcome to DCS52 followed by a software version and the unit s serial number 7 The throttle display will now show the last used locomotive address in big numbers mid screen and a...

Page 6: ...Home Operations Screen Figure 3 shows the primary or HOME operations screen for the DCS52 This is the screen you will see most often when operating trains The Home Operations Screen and it s items ar...

Page 7: ...ive OFF functions are grayed out For more info on con trolling and managing functions see section 5 0 4 The Function Bar is where ten active locomotive decoder functions are shown The compact function...

Page 8: ...hoice MU Recall and MORE Pressing MORE will bring up Disptch Stat Edit and MORE as soft key choices Pressing MORE again will return to the previous soft key choices These soft keys will be covered in...

Page 9: ...ile list in order of the last 10 unique addresses used on this DCS52 When in Recall Session Loco List screen pressing a 0 9 numeric key with a 4 digit address to the right will enter that number as th...

Page 10: ...ou want to dispatch 2 Press the key marked MORE to bring up additional address selec tion soft keys Pressing more will bring up Disptch Stat Edit and MORE as soft key options 3 Press the key now marke...

Page 11: ...xit and you will see the corresponding speed selec tion in the Additional Loco Selection Info area 6 Once the speed step setting you want to use is in the display press the key to complete the selecti...

Page 12: ...lect the other loco and run it in the same physical direc tion They are now ready to consist 2 Select the address you want to use to control the MU This will be the TOP address To do this press enter...

Page 13: ...ode If the units are completely mismatched for example if you are running two different brands of locos with noticeably different characteristics then we recommend speed matching the locos by programm...

Page 14: ...ff The corresponding function number will go blue for on and gray for off in the Function Bar area of the dis play NOTE Fn 00 should be over the key and numbers 0 9 should be shown in the Function Bar...

Page 15: ...ion display press the then labeled Fn Info NOTE The functions controlled by keypad still correspond to the indicated status of the key Fn 00 Fn 10 or Fn 20 5 4 Troubleshooting Function Operation If th...

Page 16: ...you want to change 4 Press key for Thrown action and the key for Closed to change the turnout or switch accessory decoder posi tion 5 When you have finished your switch oper ations press to return HO...

Page 17: ...used programming method for initial setup Your DCC Decoders have many different configuration variables CVs for short that let you set up a different set of characteristics for each decoder installed...

Page 18: ...his will put you in Quick Decoder Setup This uses Service Mode type Direct Programming on the program track In this mode you can change the 2digit loco motive address AD2 or the 4 digit loco motive ad...

Page 19: ...d Mode or Standard Mode Analog Mode Conversion Speed Tables 2 or 4 digit addressing See your decoder manual for a full listing of these features 8 CV29 can be changed two ways in the Quick Decoder Set...

Page 20: ...h Physical on Prg Trk Note Direct programming key is the Digitrax preferred Service Mode method 4 Once you have selected a programming method it will now show the CV number of the CV you are changing...

Page 21: ...ons Select 2 CV Programmer by pressing the key on the keypad 4 You will be presented with CV Program Menu A From this menu press key to select Po Ops on Mainline 5 In addition to Po Ops on Mainline th...

Page 22: ...comotive with all motor and pick up connections made correctly The motor must be connected to draw sufficient programming acknowledgement current 3 Be sure the loco with decoder correctly installed is...

Page 23: ...of your DCS52 or into any LocoNet or Throttle Jack anywhere on your LocoNet system If you want to be able to plug in a throttle at a remote location we recommend using a UP5 or UP7 Universal Panel 8 2...

Page 24: ...e able to control the functions for the throttle that is listed in the top line of the Active Throttle Info line 6 The throttle knobs and direction controls for all three throttles will contin ue to c...

Page 25: ...o control the speed and direction of the loco selected on the Local Throttle Speed direction and loco selected info for the other throttles will be shown in the Jump Throttle Area Your DCS52 can handl...

Page 26: ...sists Thrown OpSw 39 Closed Clears all internal memory states Thrown OpSw 40 Closed Clears all internal memory states and sets DCS52 to Factory Default Thrown OpSw 83 Thrown DCS52 s Jump Mode Disabled...

Page 27: ...e not running are released from throttles If you run into this problem often you should consider a command station with more capacity If you want to clear all of the loco addresses and consist informa...

Page 28: ...a network LAN designed specifically for model railroad operation LocoNet wiring is cost effective flexible and expandable to accommo date almost anything you want to do with your railroad today and in...

Page 29: ...components is easy to do Digitrax LocoNet devices are connected using plug and play 6 conductor cables with RJ12 6 pin connec tors Making your own LocoNet Cables is simple and cost effective However w...

Page 30: ...outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Manufacturer Responsible Party Digitrax Inc 2443 transmitt...

Page 31: ...y stated there are no warranties express or implied including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose For items that are no longer covered under warran...

Page 32: ...of helpful information Digitrax Decoder Selector www digitrax com decoderselector Helps you find which decoder will fit in a particular locomotive Digitrax CV Calculators www digitrax com support cv...

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