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The LCD now displays the accessory number (1) that we entered and the turnout
position (Normal).   Press “ENTER” to see the next step for this input 

INP: 01  STEP: 2
     --END--

The display now indicates that there are no more entries programmed into this string.
At this point you may continue pressing “ENTER” to cycle up through all the command
steps if you wish.  The Input and step numbers will be displayed as well as a
description of the command for that step.   Press “PROG/ESC” to return to the main
menu.

1=SETUP 2=REVEIW
3=TEST OPERATION

At this point we have programmed and reviewed the command(s) that will be sent
when input number 1 is grounded.   The command can be tested by pressing “3”.

TESTING 
INPUT NUMBER: 01

Press “1” followed by “ENTER” to test input 1.   The command string associated with
input number 1 will be sent.  

1=SETUP 2=REVIEW
3=TEST OPERATION

Putting the Mini Panel into test mode will also allow testing of any 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(s) that will be
sent when input number 1 is grounded.   In a similar manner we can program the
commands for inputs 2,3 and 4 using the proper accessory or macro commands.  

Other Useful Commands:

Link:

If you need more than 4 steps for an input you can “link” to the steps associated with
another command.  It is unusual that a control panel will need to use all thirty inputs.
You can use the command steps for one or more of those inputs by linking to that
input number.  

Example:  Assume that you need 6 steps for input number 1.  Program the first 3
steps with the first three commands you want performed when input 1 is grounded.
When you get to step 4 do not enter the fourth command, instead select the LINK
command as follows.   Press “ENTER” at the following prompt to see more command
options:

INP: 01  STEP: 4
1=ACCY 2=MACRO

You will see more commands.   

INP: 01  STEP: 2
3=LOCO 4=SIGNAL

            Last revised:  9 December 2008                                                                              Page 6

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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