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1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a Zephyr Express system.
The design of the Digitrax Complete Train Control
®
system lets you operate
your layout 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.
Your Zephyr Express Starter Set has several components:
• DCS52
All-In-one command station, booster and throttle to run your lay-
out. This unit does everything you need to get up and running in one unit,
including an interface to a PC via the USB interface.
• PS314
Power Supply to provide power to run your DCS52.
The DCS52
should only be powered by the provided PS314
.
To simplify operation the DCS52 employs a color graphic LCD screen and a
variety of cascading menus, and context-related soft keys and a built in con-
text-related help system that prompts available actions, or information on the
side-scrolling HELP line.
This context HELP system prompting, coupled with a color screen makes the
DCS52 easy to use and a powerful layout control throttle. You will not need to
refer to a manual very often!
The DCS52 firmware can be downloaded and updated in the field using a PC
running the free DigiIPL app and connected to the DCS52 via USB, or another
working LocoNet connection. The DCS52 functions and screens may change
with updates from the Digitrax Web site, so be sure to check the DCS52 prod-
uct pages to get the latest information and if there are any firmware download
(or .dmf type) files for the DCS52.
There are many different combinations of Digitrax components that can be used
to set up a layout control system that is right for you. You can combine Digitrax
products with compatible decoders, boosters and computer software made by
other companies that build compatible equipment.
Your success with & enjoyment of our products are very important to us. After
all, this is a hobby and it is FUN!!! Please read this manual carefully before
installing your system.
There is additional information on this product and its operation at the
www.
digitrax.com
. web site. If you have questions not covered by this manual please
contact your dealer or visit our web site at
www.digitrax.com
. The Digitrax
on-line Tech Support Depot is always open, and support staff is ready to help
on our Help Desk at:
helpdesk.digitrax.com
.
