Factory default values for decoder
Output
s
1&2
factory programmed to accessory address 1
Output
s
3&4
factory programmed to accessory address 2
Output
s
5&6
factory programmed to accessory address 3
Output
s
7&8
factory programmed to accessory address 4
Output
s
9&10
factory programmed to accessory address 5
Output
s
11&12
factory programmed to accessory address 6
Output
s
13&14
factory programmed to accessory address 7
Output
s
15&16
factory programmed to accessory address 8
P
rogramming information
The Switch-
8
can
not
be programmed on your programming track. It is always programmed while connected
to the mainline track. This decoder can be programmed by all systems that support accessory control using
the procedure below.
To program
output 1&2
to a new address using any DCC system:
1
)
Connect wires from the track to the decoder
TRK
connections.
2
)
Turn the rotary switch on the Switch-8 to the “0” position
3
)
Install the programming jumper plug on the SETUP A pins
.
4)
Decide what you want the new switch address to be, then use your DCC controller to
throw that switch (see below).
5)
The decoder will accept that switch address for its new address and exit programing
mode.
6
)
Remove the setup jumper plug
.
Do
not
leave the
setup
jumper in place after programming or you will not be able to control the switch.
To program outputs 3-16 to a new address using any DCC system:
Turn the rotary switch to the indicated number and follow the above instructions for
programming.
7
15 and 16
6
13 and 14
5
11 and 12
4
9 and 10
3
7 and 8
2
5 and 6
1
3 and 4
0
1 and 2
Rotary switch setting
Outputs
To throw a switch using the NCE system:
Press “SEL ACCY”
Type in the accessory number followed by “ENTER”
Push “1” to throw the switch.
To throw a switch using a Digitrax system:
Press “SWCH”
Type in the accessory number
Push “OPTN” to throw the switch.
To throw a switch using a Lenz system:
Press “F”
Press “5”
Type in the accessory number followed by “ENTER”
Push “+”
L
ast revised:
8 November 2006
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