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USE PROGRAM TRACK
(shortcut = PROG 4)
Locomotive decoders remember their operating parameters such as the address,
start voltage and lighting effect setups in the decoder’s memory. Each storage
location is called a Configuration Variable, or CV for short. There is usually a CV for
each programmable parameter. The Power CabTM allows you to change any or all
of the CVs in the loco, including the address. These variables will remain as
programmed until you change them. Programming on the Main (covered earlier in
this manual) is very useful for modifying one, two or a few CVs while the locomotive
is out on the layout. The Program Track is useful for more intensive initial setup of a
locomotive. The biggest advantage of the program track is the ability to read out the
values of CVs already setup in the locomotive decoder.
Please note: The programming track does not supply enough power to run your
locomotive. You can only run trains on the main track. We recommend that you
always try out a newly installed decoder on the Program Track first. If you can ‘read’
a decoder on the Program Track you can reasonably expect that it is wired correctly
and working properly.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Just as with Programming on the Main there are several menu options you can
select. The Power CabTM system provides 7 different Program Track options.
Descriptions of each programming option are described below.
1 = STANDARD DECODER SETUP, including
Address, Configuration and Function Mapping.
2 = CHANGE ANY CV IN THE DECODER
Reads and programs CVs 1-999.
3 = SET UP THE DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29)
Change direction of operation, analog mode on/off, 14 or 28 speed mode,
long or short address, factory or custom speed table.
4 = PAGED MODE PROGRAMMING
Force the system to use paged mode programming.
5 = DIRECT MODE PROGRAMMING
Force the system to use direct mode programming.
6 = NCE EFFECTS
Setup NCE lighting effects.
7 = RECOVERY PROGRAMMING
Reprograms selected decoder CVs in an attempt to get an ‘insane’ decoder
back to somewhat normal operation.
8 = DECODER UNLOCK
Unlocks a “Lockable, NCE decoder.
The first three options are displayed below. Press ENTER to see more options. For
example: If you wish to program the “Standard” locomotive parameters, press 1, if
you want to program decoder CVs press 2.
PROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PM
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
This screen allows the user to select the method of programming to suit the decoder