speed until 0. Continuing turning counterclockwise will reverse the loco’s
direction. Continuing turning counterclockwise will increase the loco’s
speed in the reverse. Turning clockwise will decrease its speed in the
reverse until 0. Continuing turning clockwise will reverse the loco’s
direction and set it forward.
Fast Clock
To view the fast clock, press
TIME.
The
time will replace the address display on
the LCD. You can still run the current
loco while the time is displayed. To
return to the loco address display,
press
TIME
again. The time information
is stored in the base unit and
transmitted to the Cab. Each Cab
displays the same time.
The above LCD display shows time of 8:02AM. The current loco is moving
forward at a speed of 102.
Cooling Fan
The cooling fan does not operate all the time. It only comes on during
heavy loads.
Overload and Short Circuit
The base unit is rated at 3.5 amps. It is up to you to note how many locos
and accessories can be run on the layout at the same time without
triggering the circuit protector. If there is an overload or short circuit, the
base unit will stop Main Track output for 2 seconds then resume; and the
fan will turn on (spins slowly) and off periodically. Please remove the
overload or short circuit for proper operation. When operating larger
layouts with numerous locos and accessories being operated at the same
time or when running 2-rail “O” or “G” scales, you may need a DCC power
booster. We recommend you use the MRC Power Station 8 to boost your
DCC layout.
Shutting Down the Unit
Please turn the power switch to the “Off” position before unplugging the AC
adapter from AC outlet. This will allow the base unit to store all current
running information, including time, for the next session.
Cab Setup
Setting Cab Addresses
You can use up to 99 Cabs with the Prodigy Advance
2
. Each Cab must
have a unique address. Any Cab you purchase has the factory default
address #1. Cab #1 is the Master Cab that can perform all functions. Any
additionally purchased Cabs are also Master Cabs and must have their
addresses changed from #1 to unique addresses.
To view your Cab address, press
SYS
and
6
. The current Cab address
will momentarily display. If you wish to change it, enter a new address (1-99)
followed by
ENTER
. Otherwise, press
ENTER
to exit.
Do not duplicate Cab
addresses.
AM
Loco
FWD
G
Time
Speed
MRC Prodigy Advance
2
Operation 2-3
