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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Digitrax Command Station (CS)!
The design of the Digitrax Complete Train Control® system lets you operate your lay-
out the way you choose. With LocoNet® you simply connect system components to
build the layout control system that you’ve always wanted! The Digitrax system reduces
and simplifies layout wiring.
The is an advanced CS that is intended to be used in conjunction with an
existing Digitrax installation. The offers a number of features that make it
ideal for large layouts, clubs, and modular groups who will be running many operators
and trains. These features included in the are as follows:
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Run up to 400 locos and support up to 400 throttles in command station mode
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Direct USB connection for easy computer interface
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Independent SoundFX and decoder programing function via USB port using
Digitrax SoundLoader PC software
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Hardware Loco Reset button for easy clearing of mobile decoder info from
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Option Switch (OPSW) settings for CS operation customization
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Hardware EZ Routes button for simple route setup
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Automatic CS collision detection via LocoNet. Layouts can have only one CS!
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Continuous F0-28 refresh support
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Transponding detection support on Local booster tracks
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Improved Program Track output with automatic support for Power Extender
equipped locos
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All storage is in non-volatile memory, no battery changes required!
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User selectable multi-scale operation for Z, N, HO, and large-scale layouts
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Electronic Non-Volatile track voltage customization for each scale setting
In addition to your you’ll need:
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A DC 13.8V to 24V power supply with 5 or 8 amp capability. You may be able to
use an existing
DC supply
if it supplies sufficient current and suitable DC voltage
for the scale setting in use; typical N scale = 13.8V, HO = 15.8V and G scale =
23V.
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A Digitrax Throttle
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One or more mobile decoders for your locomotives.
Note: This manual is written assuming you will be using a DT602 or later throt-
tle. Some throttles may not have access to all features. All throttles can select
Locomotives, and most can turn ON/OFF track power. For specific instructions for
other throttles please refer the throttle’s manual.
