12.1.1 Function 0 (F0) Key
Press the LAMP 0 Key
to toggle F0 between on and off. Each
time the LAMP 0 Key
is pressed while in function mode, F0
will change from off to on or vice-versa. The top line of the LCD
will display a 0 when the F0 is on and will be blank when F0 is off.
F0 is most often used for reversing head lights but can be set up for
other functions as well.
12.1.2 Function 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 Keys
Press the button on the numeric keypad that corresponds with the func-
tion you want turn on/off. The top line of the LCD will display the
numbers of the functions that are on for the active loco address.
F1 is labeled with a bell icon to remind you that this is the preferred
function for bell operation and F3 is labeled with a coupler icon to
remind you that its preferred function is coupler operation. Note:
Super Empire Builder’s DB150 can control F0-F8 only. Keys for
F9-F12 have no effect. DCS50 & DCS100 comand stations can
control F0-F12.
12.1.3 Function 2 (F2) Key
Press the Horn 2 Key
on the numeric keypad. F2 is labeled
with a whistle icon to remind you that this is the preferred function
for whistle or horn operation.
F2 is a special non-latching function
. This means that F2 can be used
to control a whistle or horn sound from the decoder. It will only
sound when F2 is being held down. This lets you vary the length of
time that the whistle blows, just like the prototype.
To latch F2 on:
While holding the Horn 2 Key
down press the PWR Key
then release both keys simultaneously. The display look like this:
To release F2, press the Horn 2 key again.
Function 2 is latched on for address 03
running on the R Throttle, the loco is running
at 25% speed. Note: When F2 is latched on,
the speed bar graph shows 100% to remind
you that F2 is latched. The loco's speed is
displayed in the text area.
PWR
22
22
00
00
60
