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We want to setup the panel so press "1" to enter setup mode, this will present the
display screen as below

SETUP MINI PANEL
1=INPUT 2=CONFIG

Press "1" to setup an INPUT. 

SETUP INPUT MENU
INPUT NUMBER: 01

We will start programming the inputs with input number 1.  Type “1” followed by
“ENTER” to program input number 1

SETUP INPUT MENU
 STEP NUMBER: 1

Normally when setting up an input we start with step number 1.  We want to start
programming at step 1 so just press ENTER to accept that step.  Commands will be
sent from the Mini Panel in order of their step number until an ‘empty’ step is
encountered or four steps are completed.

INP: 01  STEP: 1
1=ACCY 2=MACRO

At this point we’re ready to tell the mini panel exactly which command to send when
button 1 is pushed.   Press “1” to send an accessory command.

INP: 01  STEP: 1
ACCY NUMBER:

Type the accessory number “1” followed by “ENTER”.   Allowable NMRA accessory
addresses are 1-2044.   Accessory number 2044 is the broadcast address for
accessories.  There is no accessory address 0.

INP: 01  STEP: 1
1=NORM 2=REV

Press “1” to send the accessory command for Normal when button 1 is pressed.

INP: 01  STEP: 2
1=ACCY 2=MACRO

Note that the step number has increased to 2 indicating the last command has been
accepted and the Mini Panel is ready for the next command for this input.  We don’t
need any more commands for this input so press “PROG/ESC” to return to the main
menu.

1=SETUP 2=REVIEW
3=TEST OPERATION

Let’s review the command that has just been programmed.  Press “2” to review.

1=SETUP 2=REVIEW
REVIEW INPUT:  

Type “1” and press “ENTER” to review the command sent by input number 1

INP: 01  STEP: 1
ACCY: 001 NORM

            Last revised:  9 December 2008                                                                              Page 5

Summary of Contents for Mini Panel

Page 1: ...gle switches block detectors etc can be connected for control of turnouts signals and other devices Easy programming just plug in a ProCab Simple hook up one Cab Bus connection and 2 wires for each pu...

Page 2: ...activated by connecting them to the mini panel GROUND This makes the mini panel compatible with pushbutton toggle switches and most block detectors Virtually any device that provides a contact closur...

Page 3: ...Below is an example of a control panel for a simple yard with 3 tracks off the mainline We will need 4 pushbuttons to select the various tracks in the yard or main We designated the yard as tracks 2 3...

Page 4: ...Accessory 1 turnout 1 to the Normal straight position Button 2 will need to send Accessory 1 to Reverse diverging position Accessory 2 to Reverse diverging Button 3 will need to send Accessory 1 to Re...

Page 5: ...when button 1 is pushed Press 1 to send an accessory command INP 01 STEP 1 ACCY NUMBER Type the accessory number 1 followed by ENTER Allowable NMRA accessory addresses are 1 2044 Accessory number 2044...

Page 6: ...y input by grounding that input number Pressing any button on the ProCab will return the Mini Panel to setup mode Finishing programing At this point we have programmed reviewed and tested the command...

Page 7: ...UT NUMBER 30 We want to continue with the remainder of the command steps from input 1 at input 30 We will start programming the inputs with input number 1 Type 3 0 followed by ENTER to program input n...

Page 8: ...nt a 1 second delay The 4 second interval will be too long so press 2 to select the second interval delay command SELECT CMD GROUP NUM 1 4 SEC 00 Press 4 followed by ENTER to introduce a 1 second dela...

Page 9: ...U MENU NAVIGATION CHART 1 ACCY 2 MACRO 3 LOCO 4 SIGNAL 5 OTHER ACCY NORM or REV MACRO 1 SELECT 2 SPEED 3 FUNCTIONS LOCO 1 28 MODE 2 128 MODE SIGNAL ASPECT 1 F0 F4 2 F5 F8 1 DELAYS 1 4 SECs 2 1 4 SECs...

Page 10: ...inputs The sending of commands when certain inputs are grounded can be disabled Continuous Memory Command strings are normally limited to 4 commands per input unless you LINK to another command This...

Page 11: ...b Switch It the NCE logo with Power of DCC slogan are trademarks of NCE Corporation The distinctive shape of the ProCab when used with a thumb wheel speed control and LCD display is a trademark of NCE...

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