TAMS MasterControl 40-01007, Manual

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MasterControl English
Page 6.7
6.2. Programming DCC decoders
To program a locomotive or function decoder, put the locomotive on the DCC programming track
(Exception: Main track programming). Enter the menu by pressing 0 / menu and turn the speed
control knob until “DCC programming” is displayed.
DCC programming
Possible actions:
Enter submenu level 1 by pressing # / ok.
Navigate to another menu point by turning the speed control knob.
Go back to the operation mode by pressing * / esc.
Programming modes
The MasterControl supports programming and reading data in the following DCC programming types:
CV-programming – byte wise
CV-programming – bitwise
Register programming
Page programming
Main track programming is a byte wise CV-programming, where the locomotive can be
programmed on the main track. Main track programming is only possible for the last called
locomotive’s address and for one CV-variable. After changing a variable, your MasterControl
automatically returns to operation mode and cancels the programming mode. The set value of the
variable is not read from the decoder.
Please note: Each DCC decoder is designed for special modes of programming. To find out, which
mode your decoder supports, please read the manual .
Section 11. Background information
Changing the decoder’s address
Changing a decoder’s address can easily be achieved by calling the submenu point “Primary
address” and “Long address”. After entering the address using these menu points, the
MasterControl automatically assigns the right values to the CV variables 1 and 29 or 17, 18 and 29.
CV p rogramming (byte wise)
CV (byte)
# / ok
Possible actions:
To read or change press # / ok.
Navigate to another menu point of the submenu level 1 by turning
the speed control knob.
Go back to the main menu by pressing * / esc.
CV (byte)
1: 99
Please note : The CV number is
displaye d on th e left, the CV
value on t he ri ght.
Possible actions:
Reading a CV: Enter CV number on the keypad (only possible, if
the cursor is centred on the CV number field) and confirm input
with # / ok. The saved value appears in the field on the right.
Changi ng a CV: Turn the speed control knob (Cursor moves
towards the CV value field), enter value with the keypad and
confirm by pressing # / ok.
Go back to the submenu level 1 by pressing * / esc.