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ber to change if you wish. When done editing CVs, press
“DONE” to
return to normal operations.
7.2.1 Programming On The Mainline:
Operations (OPS) Mode Programming
lets you program CVs in DCC loco-
motives equipped with extended packet format decoders while they are running
on the mainline. A typical use for OPS mode programming would be to change
the acceleration rate (CV03) or the deceleration rate (CV04) of your locomo-
tives to simulate the weight and braking capability of the train to compensate
for changing the number of cars or power units on a train.
Your DCS52 can use OPS Mode Programming to change the CV value in ANY
CV, including 2 digit and 4 digit addresses, but some decoders may not accept
changing these CVs in Operations mode.
How to use Operations Mode Programming:
1. Make sure the loco you want to program is on the powered up mainline
connected to the Rail A and B terminals of your command station.
2. Select the Locomotive on your DCS52. Operations Mode programming
will program the active address on your DCS52.
3. To enter the CV Programmer, press the . Main Menu A will display giv-
ing you a list of menu options. 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, the display will also show Ops Prg
ADR: followed by the throttle address that was active when you entered
this mode. This is the decoder you will be programming on the mainline.
This information will be listed above entries for CV number and CV data.
CV number is the number of the CV you are changing. CV data is the
value you are programming into the CV number.
6. To change the CV number you are editing press the
“CVNUM”, then
use the keypad to enter the CV number you want to change.
7. Once you have the CV number selected press the
“CVDATA”. The
soft keys will change to “WRITE”, “READ”, and “BACK”.
8. Use the keypad to enter the value you wish to program to the CV number
you have selected. Press the
“WRITE” to save the data entered. The
Scrolling Help Text
line will read “Program Task OK” when it has suc-
cessfully programmed the value.
9. If you have optional Operations mode read capability in the locomotive’s
track section, press the
“READ” to read the current value of the CV
number you have selected, see the note below.
10. Press
“BACK” to exit to the previous menu to select another CV to
change if you wish. When done editing CVs, press
“DONE” or
key to return to normal operations.
