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Plug-In Throttle Checks and Tips
Strange Locomotive Behavior - Duplicate Throttle Addresses Not Allowed
If you discover your train doesn’t run smoothly or stops the moment you unplug a walk-around
throttle, you probably have the Command Station throttle or another plug-in throttle assigned to
the same address. De-assign the Command Station throttle before using a walk-around on the
same address. Likewise, if another plug-in or wireless throttle is on the same address, the
locomotive will perform poorly or not at all. Remember, only one address per throttle!
Assign Throttle To An Unused Address Before Unplugging
To allow another throttle to use the current address on the throttle, set the throttle to an unused and
easy to remember address such as 99 or 9999. Do not use 0. When this is done, the Command
Station stops updating the locomotive address making it immediately available for a new
throttle. If this step is not done, you must wait for about 2 minutes before attempting to use the
locomotive with another throttle.
Beware Of Duplicate ID Numbers
Sometimes operators will inadvertently assign their throttle to another ID number. If a throttle
suddenly stops working or suddenly has poor control of the locomotive, there may be another
throttle with the same ID number. Make sure that all throttles have unique ID numbers. If you
program two throttles with the same ID, locomotives will not operate properly. Fortunately, no
harm will be done so make sure each throttle ID is unique.
Mark the Throttle ID Number On The Throttle
Take a moment and label the ID number on the back of the throttle. The ID number must be
unique – no two throttles can have the same ID number. With the ID number on the throttle, it
becomes relatively easy to check the ID number with the Command Station.
Throttle ID = 18
Loco No. = 4891
Enter ID# ____
L#4891 Steps=028
Fn=¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨
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Push the keys in sequence shown to show the throttle’s ID.
mSHOW,
mID [the number 9 key]
If there is no throttle plugged in, only the first line is displayed and the number is replaced by a
blinking cursor. If checking several throttles (one at a time of course) push the ENT key to refresh
the display.
mESC
Monitoring Throttle’s Locomotive Speed, Direction and Function Status
You can monitor the status of any selected plug-in throttle including its current address through
the use of the throttle ID number. For this command to work properly, you must know the desired
throttle's ID number in advance. For this example, ID number 18 will be used.
mSHOW,
mR-ON, m1, m8, mENT
The loco or consist address plus the status of the function keys
is shown. Speed value and direction or shown on the bottom
line. The display automatically updates whenever a change
takes place.
If an unused or inactive throttle ID number is used, the display
will display no data.
mESC
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