AD324 ‘G’ Gauge
6-Function Decoder
with MRC Light Effects
Thank you for purchasing our highly advanced DCC locomotive
decoder. Combined with any DCC System, our decoder will
make your model railroad more realistic and exciting.
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Designed for G scale
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8 amp capacity
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Suitable for either 1 motor or 2 locomotives
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Programmable for either 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit
(1-9999) addresses
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Programmable start voltage
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Programmable acceleration rate
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Programmable deceleration rate
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Programmable top voltage
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Programmable 14, 28 or 128 speed steps
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Directional lighting control for front and rear
lights at 0.2 amp rate
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Easy setting “Rule 17” lighting, ditch, strobe and
mars lights
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4 accessory functions (F1 to F4) at 0.1 amp rate
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Supports advanced consisting (CV19)
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Supports programming on the main
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Compatible with NMRA DCC standard
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Complies with the part 15 of FCC
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2 wired quick disconnect plugs for easy decoder
installation
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Dimensions: 36mm x 88mm x 23mm
2003 MODEL RECTIFIER CORPORATION
80 NEWFIELD AVENUE, EDISON NJ 08837-3817
Tel. 732-225-6360
PRINTED IN CHINA
INS-2270
HOW TO SELECT THE MRC LIGHT EFFECTS
The AD324 is shipped from the factory in the normal/default mode (address #3)
normal lights & functions. There are two ways to access the MRC Light Effects:
1. The MRC EZ way (for all DCC systems except the MRC Command 2000):
Place your locomotive on a programming track. Program your locomotive to
address #1. To adjust the flash rates while in the programing mode, program
in a momentum/acceleration rate (CV#3). This step turns on our MRC Light
Effects. Final step: Now program in your locomotive running address, either
2 or 4-digit, and adjust the rest of your running parameters (momentum,
start voltage, etc). That’s it! To turn off the MRC Light Effects, simply
program the locomotive to address #3 and then follow the final step above.
You cannot run a locomotive on address #1 and retain normal lights/
function or run a locomotive on address #3 with MRC Light Effects.
These two addresses are reserved for turning the functions on and off,
but a locomotive will still be able to run on these addresses.
2. The other way:
If your non-MRC DCC system has the ability to program CVs, you can go
directly to the CVs to custom tailor your MRC Light Effects. You can use
the register/ CV chart we have provided for you in this instruction booklet or
visit the National Model Railroad Association website at www.nmra.org for
a more comprehensive understanding of CVs and registers.
PROGRAMMING
The AD324 decoder supports the following register and CV programming.
MRC PRODIGY DCC and MRC Command 2000 users do not need to know
all these register/CV numbers because the MRC DCC systems use model
railroading terminology. It is easy to understand and easy to program.
The MRC AD324 decoder should perform well when used with other brand
command systems. See your DCC command station’s manual to learn how to
program and operate the decoder. For more information about register/CVs
and their functions, please refer to the NMRA DCC Standard & Recommended
practices, RP-9.2.2 This is available directly from the NMRA or their website at
www.nmra.org.
FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with the part 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that cause undesired operation.
RETURN PROCEDURE
If it should become necessary to return your decoder, unplug the decoder and
return the decoder only. Please include a letter (printed clearly) with your
name, address, a daytime telephone number, and a detailed description of the
problem you are experiencing. Please also include a $9.00 check for handling
and shipping fee. Be certain to return the decoder only.
Send the decoder to:
Model Rectifier Corporation
Attn: Parts & Service
80 Newfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837-3817 U.S.A
CV
Register
Description
Range
Factory
Value
CV1
R1
Short address
1-127
3
CV2
R2
Start voltage
0-32
0
CV3
R3
Acceleration
0-32
0
CV4
R4
Deceleration
0-32
0
CV5
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Max voltage
0-32
0
CV29
R5
Basic configuration
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2
CV7
R7
Manufacturer version number
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32
CV8
R8
Manufacturer ID
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143
CV17
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Long address upper byte
192-231
192
CV18
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Long address lower byte
0-255
3
CV19
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Advanced consist address
0-255
0
CV33
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Forward headlight
0-255
1
CV34
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Reverse headlight
0-255
2
CV35
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Function 1
0-255
4
CV36
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Function 2
0-255
8
CV37
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Function 3
0-255
16
CV38
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Function 4
0-255
32
CV39
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Function 5
0-255
64
CV40
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Function 6
0-255
128
CV41
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Function 7
0-255
64
CV42
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Function 8
0-255
128
CV62
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Ditch light flash rate
0-32
16
CV64
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Light effect setting
(0=special light effect/1=normal light effect)
0-1
1
CV105
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User identifier number
0-255
0
CV106
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User identifier number
0-255
0
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R6
Page number
0-31
1
