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User Programming via the DIP Switch & Program Button
Some of the operating parameters of the
Trackside base station
can be modified to meet your individual needs.
No programming is necessary to get your system up and running, only to modify it, if so desired.
User configurable parameters can be programmed using the 4-position DIP switch, the on-board push-button next
to the DIP switch, and on-board LED. The DIP switch selects the parameter to be programmed, and the LED
flashes the currently selected option.
Parameter 0
Station Stop Dwell Time
The elapsed time spent from a full stop at the station to departure.
Parameter 1
Station Stop Accel/Decel Time
The time it takes to decelerate to a full stop after crossing the station stop magnet. Use this adjustment not only to
make the stop look prototypical, but also to match the characteristics of other locomotives making station stops
using the same magnets. Thus, you don’t have to move the magnets for each locomotive.
Parameter 3
Station Stops via Reed Switch
The reed switch at terminals SS and COM, initiates a station stop. This parameter allows you to control the per-
centage of time, that station stops occur;. e.g. at the 50% setting, after crossing the reed switch 10 times, the stop
will occur an average of 5 times. The stops are random events, and thus very unpredictable, adding character,
and a bit of mystery to your layout.
Note: When operating in point-to-point trolley mode, using the reversing magnets, you must have param-
eter 3 set for 100%.
Otherwise, the loco will run off the end of the track, as the TrackSide will ignore the magnets
X% of the time.
Parameter 4
Throttle Momentum
This parameter sets the amount of momentum applied to the throttle when the momentum function is turned ON
using the “Toggle Rate” button. “Momentum” is the length of time it takes to accelerate or decelerate while holding
down the Faster or Slower buttons.
Parameter 7
Operation Mode
One transmitter and two base units may be used to control two tracks.
Parameter 13
User Feedback
Option 2 enables vibrate mode on transmitters equipped with a vibration motor. Upon pressing any key, the trans-
mitter will vibrate if, and only if, the receiver actually received the signal. This can be used for testing radio range.
