T4T Decoder Manager Manual Download Page 7

Issued: 21.03.13

Manual: Decoder Manager

The information of this window cannot be changed!

Vehicle data

The 

TCCS 

uses information that is used by the train bus. This information gets displayed at the push of a button and can 

also be changed. The information has the following meaning:

Vmax V

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Each vehicle can limit a train set’s maximum speed. This limitation has to be set separately for 
each direction of travel.  V = travelling forward, R = travelling in reverse

Vmax R

Weight

The vehicle’s weight is indicated in metric tons and is used for a dynamic mass simulation.

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Capacity

In order to achieve an acceleration of the train that takes the train’s mass into account, the para-
meters engine capacity and vehicle mass have to be entered.

Coupling V

Number of activations of the coupling head in the front

Coupling R

Number of activations of the coupling head at the back

The prototype data can easily be found on the internet by entering keywords such as " BR50“.

Update

Once the vehicle is hooked to the Decoder Manager via the coupling, the unit will automatically establish a connection. 
When the menu “Update” is selected, the display will indicate the current version of the connected decoder as well as 
the version that can be transmitted to the vehicle at the push of a button.
If there is no valid application in the connected decoder, the decoder type has to be selected manually. An incorrect se-
lection does not influence the connected decoder. Please re-enter the correct data.
Before updating, please follow the hints in chapter “The potential power supply options”.

System data

The Decoder Manager can currently be set to one of the following languages: German, English or Dutch. Additional 
languages can be supported if needed.

The Decoder Manager stores the application for all T4T decoders. The stored versions will be displayed on this page. 
In order to update new applications for individual decoder types, consult page 8 for the required procedure.

Decoupling

So that the coupling bus connection can be easily disconnected after a decoder maintenance, disconnect the connection 
with the push of a button. However, due to technical reasons, a locomotive cannot the uncoupled in this way. Only the 
hook of the coupling that is connected to the Decoder Manager will open.

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 Please note that bits may have to be activated  in CV 173 of the  locomotive decoders!

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 For further detail consult the LD-1x manual, software version 2.3 or higher.

Document: SW2.0/02

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Important:

During the update procedure the vehicles may not touch the conducting tracks! Else the electronic system of the 

decoder may be damaged.

Summary of Contents for Decoder Manager

Page 1: ...ntial power supply options 5 The interfaces 5 The keyboard the display 5 The individual functions starting with SW version 2 0 6 Handling CVs 6 Decoder information 6 Vehicle data 7 Update 7 System dat...

Page 2: ...ables for DCC compatible decoders in accordance with NMRA specifications starting with software version 3 0 Most background information cannot be delivered in this manual For more extensive informatio...

Page 3: ...f new de coders the new decoder features will also be integrated into the software of the Decoder Manager An important enhancement will be released with software version 3 0 since it will allow the us...

Page 4: ...as the Decoder Manager The locomotives are always parameterized via the track interface in the service mode as defined by the NMRA This standard DCC protocol interface supports basically all control u...

Page 5: ...updates or other procedures with connected decoder Please hook up a transformer in those cases Please also note that PCs with multiple USB interfaces may have USB interfaces with different capacities...

Page 6: ...ly to another decoder Each decoder type is stored in a separate block This means that there will be a block for all LD 1x decoders a different block for all WD GWx decoders and yet another block for a...

Page 7: ...n that can be transmitted to the vehicle at the push of a button If there is no valid application in the connected decoder the decoder type has to be selected manually An incorrect se lection does not...

Page 8: ...coder Manager Document SW2 0 02 www tec4trains de page 8 13 Important Since the TC H0 shortly requires more energy than provided by a battery or most USB connections it is highly recommended to use a...

Page 9: ...der the menu system data The version of the Decoder Manager application can be seen on the start screen once the unit has been turned on The installation of the PC software does not require any licens...

Page 10: ...the simultaneous supply by USB and transformer These ground loops would lead to the de struction of the unit s electronic system Document SW2 0 02 www tec4trains de page 10 13 Components such as deco...

Page 11: ...software version 2 3 or hig her Does the problem exist in general or only for some CVs Is there a CV for the target decoder Does the connected transformer supply enough power 3 Can you establish a co...

Page 12: ...2 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 96 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F 112 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 7A 7B 7C 7D 7E 7F 128 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F 144...

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