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Control over 9,000
locomotive addresses.
Baseline DCC decoders
use the range 0-127 (126 DCC & 1 Analog).
Address "00" is defined as the analog
locomotive address. Extended Packet Format DCC
decoders use the range 128 and above. This provides complete backward
compatibility with all existing DCC decoders and
does not force you to replace any decoders to have four-digit addressing.
Built in read/write programmer
and separate service mode programming output
lets you program each individual decoder's acceleration, deceleration,
start-voltage, mid-point voltage, loadable speed table, etc. without
shutting down the layout. The DCS100 offers paged mode, physical register
mode and direct CV access programming to allow you to program decoders from
all DCC compatible manufacturers. These
characteristics can also be programmed using the Digitrax PR-1 Decoder Programmer for your computer.
Operations mode programming
lets you program decoders "on the fly." By sending programming
directed to a particular loco address you can
change the address and /or operating characteristics of an engine while it
is on the layout. For example, you can simulate added train weight by
increasing the ACCEL and DECEL
rate in a decoder.
128 speed step operation!
You can select 14, 28, or 128
speed step operation for each individual decoder so you don't have
to sacrifice performance if you have some decoders that have 128 speed
steps & some that don't.
Basic, Advanced
or UniVersal Consisting lets you choose how you handle consists.
UniVersal consisting lets you use ANY DCC decoder
for consisting. You can even include an analog loco (one without a decoder)
in a consist. You can mix & match any DCC compatible decoders in your consists because the
command station controls the consist. Add & delete locos from MU lash-ups with a few simple keystrokes.
Advanced consisting lets you use decoders that are
capable of Advanced Consisting for consisting. With this method of
consisting, the decoders rather than the command station, control the consist so it is portable from one layout to
another. Note that when you use "Advanced" Consisting, only EPF decoders can be included in the
consist. In addition, if you use this type of consisting, you must
be certain to properly remove the advanced consist information from the
decoders when you want to rearrange them in the consist
or remove them from the consist.
The DCS100 also allows
"Nested consisting" which lets you make up consists composed of
other consists.
Function Control
Function control is very simple with the DT300
series throttles.
Just press the function activation key followed by
the key associated with the function you wish to access.
Control directional lighting & 8 additional
function outputs from the keypad.
Sound controls for bell & whistle are on the
F1 & F2 keys, you'll see a bell and whistle
graphic beside these keys.
Function 2 is a non-latching control that allows
you to sound the horn for as long as the key is held
down; just like the real thing!
Control up to 999 switch
addresses from the keypad.
Customizable
Fast Clock. Displays synchronized scale time
clock on all DT300 & DT100 series throttles.
Compatible with DCC
Standard and RP's.
Customizable System Options
let you set up how your system runs. You can have "beeps" on
or off, you can set time outs, set up purge options,
enable trinary mode for operation with Marklin Motorola format equipment, enable advanced
consisting and much more.
DCS100's Booster Capabilities give you a 5 amp booster along with your command station.
Optionally, the DCS200 gives you 8 amps!
- A
powerful 5 (DCS100) or 8 Amp (DCS200) Digital Command Control Booster
Rated at 80VA
- Accepts either 50/60Hz AC or DC input from
your existing power supply. Minimum input voltage:
12V AC or DC, Maximum input voltage: 22V AC or 28V DC. The power
supply you use should be within this range & should be overload
protected for a maximum output of 5 amps DC.
- Auto resetting over temperature & short
circuit protection. Unique smart protection
will not "weld" derailed locos to the track.
- Safe
for use with all scales because it’s multi xcale selectable for N through G scale operations.
N Scale=12V, HO Scale=15V, O/G Scale=20V.
- User
adjustable voltage trim.
- Track
Status indicator shows voltage & signal type (DCC
or "Zero Stretch" Analog Signal for conventional operation.)
- Stabilized Track Drive Output.
Over Voltage Protected.
- LocoNet Expansion Network for easy reliable system
hook up & future system expansion.
- High
impedance balanced signal input receivers on the LocoNet
Interface allow boosting of several different types of command control
signals.
- Auto
shutdown if command control drive signal is lost so that the layout
will not convert to DC operation if a cable or connection is broken.
This means that the trains won't just
"take-off" if they are not getting the DCC
signal.
- Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B RFI Requirements.
Note: If you add a DCS100 to your existing DT200
(Big Boy Set), you will add system capacity and all DT200's in the system
become walkaround throttles and will be able to
perform all the same functions as before. The DT200's will still be limited
to 127 locomotive and switch addresses.
Technical Note About DCC Booster Output Ratings: Digitrax boosters have maximum output
current limits of either 5 or 8 amps. The actual continuous output current
that your booster will provide to the layout depends on several factors
including the input supply voltage, the ambient room temperature and air flow over the booster's heat sink. Higher input
voltages increase the amount of heat that must be
dissipated by the booster's heat sink. If the heat sink does not get
enough air flow to allow for heat dissipation, the
booster will eventually reach an over temperature state and shut down. A
small fan blowing across the heat sink on your booster will increase the
maximum sustained current output capacity of your booster.
Each DCC company
specifies the output capacity of its boosters according to their own
internal standards. Tests designed and performed by several model
railroaders have shown wide variations in the actual output capacity of DCC boosters. In most cases
the tests were designed to overload boosters and cause them to shut down.
The conclusion based on these tests is that each manufacturer uses a
different way of determining booster output capacity,
Digitrax tends to be more conservative in stating
booster output ratings. The factor that is most important for achieving maximum
output capacity is the booster’s heat sinking ability. In these tests, Digitrax boosters have demonstrated excellent heat
sinking capabilities and the ability to consistently
output the advertised 5 or 8 amps when appropriate fans are added in
high temperature situations.
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