©2009 Digitrax, Inc
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1 DZ143 Decoder
1 Instruction sheet
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See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, instal-
lation instructions, programming and technical information. Digitrax manuals
and instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the
latest versions, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation
instructions.
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1. Carefully remove the locomotive’s shell from the frame. Notice the orienta-
tion of the shell to the frame so that you can reinstall correctly.
2. The DZ143 has 6” wires that you will solder directly to the appropriate con-
nections inside the locomotive. The smaller size allows the decoder to be
easily installed in a variety of locomotives. The bare ends of the wires are
wired to the motor connections, power pickup connections and the lights
according to the following diagram. (
Figure 1
)
Note: Avoid stressing the solder connections of the wires to the decoder
board. If a connection is broken, carefully solder the wire to the board,
making sure not to contact any other parts or pads where it might cause a
short circuit.
3. You are now ready to run your locomotive. The DZ143 is factory pro-
grammed to address 03. You can easily customize the address and other fea-
tures. See section “Customizing Your Decoder” that follows.
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DZ143 Wiring Diagram
Digitrax
Decoder
Warning: to prevent
decoder damage,
be sure the motor
brushes are properly
isolated before
applying power.