29.0 LocoNet: The Digitrax Difference
29.1Systemarchitecture
System architecture is the biggest difference among DCC sys-
tems. System architecture is the way the components of a DCC
system communicate among themselves. Digitrax LocoNet is a
Peer to Peer local area network (LAN) designed specifically for
model railroad operation. LocoNet wiring is cost effective,
flexible and expandable to accommodate almost anything you want to do with
your railroad today and in the future.
29.2Systemexpansion
The following diagram shows some of the expansion possibilities available
with LocoNet. LocoNet sets Zephyr Xtra apart from other entry level DCC sets
because it’s expandable. With Digitrax LocoNet your DCC journey starts at the
Main Station with your first “starter” set. From there, it’s up to you. You can
add:
Mobile decoders for your locomotives
Function decoders for more lights and other functions on your locos.
More boosters to give you more power to let you run more trains,
More throttles for more operators,
Different types of throttles,
More throttle jacks for convenient walk around operation,
Infrared or radio capability for more freedom for operators,
Accessory decoders for turnout and accessory control,
Detection,
Transponding,
Signaling,
A personal computer to automate operations or for dispatching,
Use your cellphone as a throttle,
Automatic reversing with a booster or power manager,
And the list goes on and on.
With LocoNet, you customize your layout to run the way you want it to run!
There is a lot of information available to help you along the way. The Digitrax
web site, www.digitrax.com, contains a wealth of information on all of our
products. Digitrax users maintain a chat list that can be very helpful, too.
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