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be the same brightness, this is normal.
NOTE
: Only three LEDs will light if no LocoNet throttle is plugged in to
the system.
5. If any of the LEDs fail to light, recrimp the plugs on the LocoNet cable
and retest.
5.9 LocoNet Throttle jacks and LocoNet Connection jacks
Digitrax LocoNet devices are connected using 6-conductor LocoNet cables.
All LocoNet devices have LocoNet Connection Jacks that allow you to daisy
chain the network around the layout.
Some Digitrax devices like the Universal Panels also have LocoNet Throttle
Jacks. The Throttle Jacks should not be used for connecting LocoNet devices
that will be daisy chained beyond themselves or that use rail sync. You can use
these jacks for throttles, DS64s and PM42s. Consult the installation instruc-
tions for the particular device you are installing to determine whether it can use
the Throttle jacks or if a Connection jack is necessary.
All Digitrax throttles are memory walkaround throttles, some are equipped
with infrared LEDs and others are radio throttles. Even if you use wireless
throttles, you will still need to install at least one or two LocoNet throttle jacks
on your layout. Any RJ12 6 conductor phone jack can serve as a LocoNet
throttle jack. The problem with using RJ12 telephone style jacks is that you
will have to wire them and secure them to the layout so that they don’t come
loose.
5.10 Installing the Universal Panel (UP5)
The Digitrax Universal Panel UP5 or UR92, included with your Super Chief
Xtra Starter Set, provides a simple plug and play alternative to wiring RJ12
telephone style jacks around the layout. This fascia mounted panel provides 2
RJ12 LocoNet throttle jacks as well as a “
TRACK STATUS
” indicator on the
front panel. The back of the panel provides 2 RJ12 LocoNet connection jacks
for daisy chaining to the next LocoNet device on the network. An additional
RJ12 throttle jack is provided on the side of the UP5 for connecting additional
throttles or LocoNet devices. The panels provide a professionally finished look
to your layout fascia. UP5, UR90 (infrared receiver), UR91 (simplex radio
receiver) and UR92 (duplex radio transceiver) all provide additional LocoNet
Throttle Jacks and Connection Jacks for your system.