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you are using. There are 7 programming options when using the program track. STD
programming (option 1) will automatically determine whether to use the Direct or
Paged programming methods. Paged programming is used by older decoders and
can take up to fifteen seconds to read each CV. Direct mode is newer and generally
reads CVs in one to two seconds. For various reasons you may wish to ‘force’ the
programming method to one or the other types. You can press 4 for paged
programming or press 5 for direct programming. Standard (1) sets the most common
decoder parameters.
STANDARD PROGRAMMING (Option 1)
This option automatically determines if the decoder supports Direct or Paged
programming and uses the appropriate method for subsequent programming
operations. Use this option for initial setup of your decoder. You will be advised about
the manufacturer and the version of the decoder software. You will also be able to
setup the decoder address, basic configuration, motor control, NMRA standard
function mapping and finally any additional CVs you may wish to program.
DECODER MANUFACTURER
This is the NMRA assigned manufacturer number of the decoder. All NCE decoders
respond with 11. Press ENTER to continue.
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011
You may get this error message:
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
CAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CV
This means the decoder did not respond to attempts to read this parameter
value in the decoder. There are several things that can cause a failure to read:
a miswired decoder, broken or missing track pickup wires, the motor is not
connected to the decoder, defective decoder, wires to the program track are
disconnected, etc. You may also see this error if the CV you are reading is not
supported by the decoder. All decoders require that a motor (or similar ‘load’) be
connected to the decoder for proper reading on the program track. Decoders
that draw too much power from the program track can also cause this
message. Most sound decoders draw large amounts of current. The Power
Cab
TM
can supply the NMRA limit of ¼ Amp of current for initial ‘charging’ of
these decoders and 220mA of continuous current for normal program track
operations. If the decoder exceeds these capabilities you will get the error or a
short circuit message. Press ENTER to continue. You will probably still be able
to program by ignoring the error. Press ENTER, then proceed in the usual
manner.
DECODER VERSION
This display indicates the programming method in use on the top line and the version
number of the software in the decoder on the bottom line. Press ENTER to continue.
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041