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Features:

 

FX

3

 Function outputs for prototypical lighting effects and on/off control:

 

Constant Brightness Lighting

 with directional or independent control. 

Realistic Effects

 like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more 

FX

3

 & Standard Function Qualifiers

 operate functions based on direc-

tion, F0 on or off, direction and F0, and whether loco is moving.

 

Function Remapping

 for custom function setup. 

Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke.

 

Advanced Consist Function Controls

 

Digitrax LocoMotion® System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.

The Digitrax LocoMotion System makes them run like the real thing, too! 

Torque Compensation

 for smooth as silk silent operation. 

128 Speed Step

 operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used). 

Momentum

 with acceleration and deceleration. 

Normal Direction of Travel 

is user selectable. 

Switching Speed

 feature for easier and faster access to yard speeds. 

3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid and max voltage for custom control.

 

28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control.

 

Program CVs using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without having 

to buy any extra equipment.

 

Digitrax Easy Connect 9 Pin to DCC Medium Plug 3.0” harness

 

Series 6 Decoder Features.

 

Works with PX112-2 Power Xtender.

 

Configurable FX

3

 Pulse Function available on all function outputs.

 

2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing.

 

Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting.

 

SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.

 

Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF).

 

Direct mode programming.

 

Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.

 

Transponder Equipped ready for transponding on your Layout.

 

Motor Isolation Protection helps prevent damage to your decoder.

 

DCC Compatible.

 

FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant.

 

Digitrax “No Worries” Warranty.

DH166P

 

Fits Many DCC-Ready
HO Locomotives

.672” x 1.074” x .259” 

17.08mm x 27.28mm x 6.6mm

HO Scale

Mobile Decoder

Digitrax Easy Connect 9 Pin to DCC  

Medium Plug 3.0” harness

1.5 Amp/2 Amp Peak

6 FX

3

 Functions, 0.5 Amp

Complete Train Control

 

Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!

Summary of Contents for DH166P

Page 1: ...cess to yard speeds 3 Step Speed Tables set start mid and max voltage for custom control 28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control Program CVs using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without having to buy any extra equipment Digitrax Easy Connect 9 Pin to DCC Medium Plug 3 0 harness Series 6 Decoder Features Works with PX112 2 Power Xtender Configurable FX3 Pulse Func...

Page 2: ...ation 2 Remove the jumper plug s from the locomotive s DCC ready socket Figure 2 The jumper plugs allow the loco to operate on a standard DC track or in analog mode on a DCC track 3 Insert the DCC plug end of the harness into the socket The pin with the orange wire plugs into the hole marked 1 Figure 3 Seat the decod er firmly in the socket 4 Plug the 9 pin connector end of the harness into the DH...

Page 3: ... more than 80 mA when running require a 22 ohm 1 4 watt resistor in series with the directional light function lead to protect the decoder 6 Some locomotives employ filter capacitors for RFI suppression in the loco motive wiring These may cause problems with Supersonic decoders and non decoder analog operation on DCC This capacitor should be removed for safe operation Customizing Your Decoder Your...

Page 4: ... like the real thing now you can make them run like the real thing too Digitrax decoders incorporate torque compensation for smooth as silk operation You can also program CVs that control momentum 3 step and 128 step speed tables switching speed normal direction of travel scalable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax LocoMotion System Momentum CV03 CV04 Momentum is p...

Page 5: ...irection of Travel Scalable Speed Stabilization Back EMF Features Switching speed is controlled by CV54 The factory setting is 000 for OFF To turn on the switching speed feature program CV54 to a value of 001 When this feature is on use F6 to activate and deactivate switching speed With the feature on the throttle s target speed is effectively reduced by about 50 and the effects of accel and decel...

Page 6: ...lso available on the decoder board These can be accessed by snip ping the shrink wrap and peeling it back to expose the solder pads that control these functions Figure 5 To use these functions solder a wire from the pad for the function you wish to use to the lamp or other function you wish to con trol The Blue Common pad works the same way as the blue wire on the harness and is provided here for ...

Page 7: ...o turn on and off with the F0 ON OFF key on your throttle creating a Master Light Switch The CV values for creating this effect are listed in the Digitrax Decoder Manual in the section Setting up FX FX3 Effects On Function Outputs Warranty Repair Digitrax gives a one year No Worries Warranty against manufacturing defects and accidental customer damage on all Digitrax command stations boosters thro...

Page 8: ...M EMPIRE BUILDER Super TM 0 0 0 0 2443 Transmitter Road Panama City FL 32404 www digitrax com Contact www digitrax com contact Support techsupport digitrax com Repair repair digitrax com DH166P Fits Many HO Locomotives Made in the USA TM Part 15 Class B RFI Compliant ...

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