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speed until 0. Continuing turning counterclockwise will reverse the loco’s

direction. Continuing turning counterclockwise will increase the loco’s

speed in the reverse. Turning clockwise will decrease its speed in the

reverse until 0. Continuing turning clockwise will reverse the loco’s

direction and set it forward.

Fast Clock

To view the fast clock, press 

TIME.

 The

time will replace the address display on

the LCD. You can still run the current

loco while the time is displayed. To

return to the loco address display,

press 

TIME

 again. The time information

is stored in the base unit and

transmitted to the Cab. Each Cab

displays the same time.

The above LCD display shows time of 8:02AM. The current loco is moving

forward at a speed of 102.

Cooling Fan

The cooling fan does not operate all the time. It only comes on during

heavy loads.

Overload and Short Circuit

The base unit is rated at 3.5 amps. It is up to you to note how many locos

and accessories can be run on the layout at the same time without

triggering the circuit protector. If there is an overload or short circuit, the

base unit will stop Main Track output for 2 seconds then resume; and the

fan will turn on (spins slowly) and off periodically. Please remove the

overload or short circuit for proper operation. When operating larger

layouts with numerous locos and accessories being operated at the same

time or when running 2-rail “O” or “G” scales, you may need a DCC power

booster. We recommend you use the MRC Power Station 8 to boost your

DCC layout.

Shutting Down the Unit

Please turn the power switch to the “Off” position before unplugging the AC

adapter from AC outlet. This will allow the base unit to store all current

running information, including time, for the next session.

Cab Setup

Setting Cab Addresses

You can use up to 99 Cabs with the Prodigy Advance

2

. Each Cab must

have a unique address. Any Cab you purchase has the factory default

address #1. Cab #1 is the Master Cab that can perform all functions. Any

additionally purchased Cabs are also Master Cabs and must have their

addresses changed from #1 to unique addresses.
To view your Cab address, press 

SYS

 and 

6

. The current Cab address

will momentarily display. If you wish to change it, enter a new address (1-99)

followed by 

ENTER

. Otherwise, press 

ENTER 

to exit. 

Do not duplicate Cab

addresses.

AM

Loco

FWD

G

Time

Speed

MRC Prodigy Advance

2

Operation  2-3

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Страница 1: ...MRC Prodigy Advance2 User s Manual...

Страница 2: ...er Values on the Program Track 2 6 Configuration Variables CVs 2 7 Most Commonly Used CVs 2 7 A Word About CV 29 2 8 Consisting 2 8 Advanced Consisting 2 8 Programming Advanced Consists 2 8 Running Ad...

Страница 3: ...ecoders installed in your locos that receive the DCC commands Each decoder equipped loco has its own address Each decoder receives DCC commands but only follows those commands matching its address No...

Страница 4: ...in Track Read Loco on Program Track System Menu Summary Chart Most functions are initiated by pressing their associated keys However there are ten functions initiated by pressing the SYS key followed...

Страница 5: ...efault address 3 If you purchase a decoder equipped loco its address may be its road number Read your decoder and or loco manual for your decoder address To select a loco press the LOCO key Using the...

Страница 6: ...incremental steps the loco takes to go from 0 to top speed There are three speed steps 14 28 and 128 The higher the speed steps setting the higher the number of different speeds on which the loco can...

Страница 7: ...unit will stop Main Track output for 2 seconds then resume and the fan will turn on spins slowly and off periodically Please remove the overload or short circuit for proper operation When operating l...

Страница 8: ...using 8 Cabs or less set all Cab addresses sequentially starting from 1 and turn the Cab select switch on the base unit to the 1 8 position This prevents the base unit from trying to communicate to Ca...

Страница 9: ...o with a start voltage so that it will begin to move as soon as the throttle is turned Top Voltage The top voltage top speed is the voltage speed at full throttle The Prodigy Advance top end voltage i...

Страница 10: ...ram Track for programming However you have to know the loco address in order to program on the Main Track Otherwise you have to program the loco on the Program Track Not all decoders support the Progr...

Страница 11: ...ables also known as CVs receive and hold entered data that allow the decoder to be tailored to a specific loco or accessory Some CVs are also called registers The Prodigy Advance2 DCC system allows yo...

Страница 12: ...s CV19 which will override the decoder s original address Therefore the loco will no longer respond to commands addressed to its original address but rather only to commands addressed to the consist...

Страница 13: ...d on the Program Track or program CV19 to zero Universal Old Style Consisting This feature allows you to use older decoders that do not have CV19 to support Advanced Consisting In this type of consist...

Страница 14: ...Turn the throttle and all the locos in the consist will start moving together 4 To control accessory functions use each loco s original address The above LCD display shows a Universal Consist group le...

Страница 15: ...le pole double throw DPDT switch It allows you to change the polarity of the reverse loop section Before a loco crosses the first insulated gap you must make sure the polarity of reverse loop section...

Страница 16: ...ne with accessory 3 Press ENTER to escape accessory operation Accessory Routes Grouping of turnouts or accessories can be consisted to form a route The Prodigy Advance2 DCC system allows up to 31 rout...

Страница 17: ...is securely plugged in Make sure the screws on the green plug are tightened on the wire and not on the wire cover insulator If the analog loco still does not buzz or the test light does not light send...

Страница 18: ...short circuits and or stray objects lying across track rails 9 Make sure the Link light flashes when you press F2 Special Trouble Shooting Base unit power light is on but Cab does not display anything...

Страница 19: ...le to program on the Main Track to set an Advanced Consist Your Prodigy Advance2 DCC has been thoroughly tested at the factory Do not shut down your layout unnecessarily Before returning your unit for...

Страница 20: ...d steps are as follows 1 Press Prog to select Prog Prog Track 2 Press Enter six times until CV displays on the screen 3 To select CV29 press 29 and Enter 4 CV data displays Press 2 and Enter 5 CV disp...

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