4. Press ENTER Key
to set the system to the new LocoNet ID.
5. The DT400/R used to change the LocoNet ID will automatically log
on to the new LocoNet ID.
6. Unplug and reconnect any other DT series infrared or radio throt-
tles that will be used on this system so that they can log on to the
new LocoNet ID number and be able to operate on the system.
If you add a new UR90 or UR91 to the system and are using a LocoNet ID
other than the initial default value of 0, you must to re-synchronize the IDs in
all the UR90s and UR91s by setting the LocoNet ID as described above.
If you are operating in an area where more than one LocoNet systems is oper-
ating nearby, be sure to coordinate with other layouts so that each one has its
own unique LocoNet ID before beginning operations.
23.2 Tetherless Operation
Selecting a Locomotive-Safety Selection
While tetherless, the DT400/R operates as a one-way transmitter. The DT400/R
must be plugged into LocoNet to select an available locomotive address. After
an address is selected on your DT400/R, you can unplug from LocoNet and run
the selected addresses with infrared or radio. The throttle will automatically
convert to infrared or radio operation for all speed, direction, function, opera-
tions mode programming, and switch commands.
Digitrax uses a safety selection procedure that requires throttles be plugged in
to LocoNet to select a loco address. This is an important operational safety fea-
ture. Digitrax chose not to allow one way address selection to prevent multiple
operators from being able to select and send commands to the same addresses
at the same time. Having multiple operators sending commands to the same
address can result in problems because locos can appear to be out of control.
E N T E R
This display shows a DT400 that
has found an Infrared receiver on
LocoNet with a current LocoNet ID
of 03. The DT400 is ready to Edit
the LocoNet ID. Other characters may
be displayed on the screen at this
time depending on the current throttle
state.
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