Install an NCE SW9-SR mobile Decoder into an P2K SW1500 switcher.
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Practise definitely makes things go faster!
Now let’s program some CVs!
NCE’s mobile decoders have great options fo
r motor control, including Torque Compensation and Kick
Rate. This in combination with LifeLike/Walters Proto2000 design makes for a very smooth running and
satisfying fun to use switcher. The Yard crew has never been happier!
The following is information taken directly from the NCE decoder instructions.
Info from NCE P2K SR manual:
Start Voltage - CV2 (Vstart):
This is the amount of voltage sent to the motor when first starting up. We set CV2 so the locomotive is
almost able to maintain movement at speed step 1. We then use CV116 and 117 to apply enough torque
compensation to keep it turning on speed step 1. Typical values for CV2 are in the range of 0-35.
Torque compensation kick rate - CV116:
How frequently the motor is ‘kicked’ at slow speed. Typi
cal adjustment is 2 to 4. The smaller the number
the more often the motor gets a brief voltage ‘kick’. Factory default is 0 (off). A value of 1 applies kicks
continuously. The maximum practical value is about 6.
