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Mobile & Sound Decoder Manual
Second Edition
Includes:
Digitrax Series 3, 4, 5 & 6
Mobile, Sound & Function Decoders
Digitrax, Inc.
2443 Transmitter Road
Panama City, Florida 32404
www.digitrax.com
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
6
2 Digitrax Mobile and Sound Decoder Overview
6
Digitrax Decoder Part Numbering System
7
3 Decoder Installation
9
Decoder Installation Basic Steps
9
Choosing a Locomotive
9
Choosing the "Right" Decoder
10
The Digitrax On-Line Decoder Selector
10
What Is Your Loco's Stall Current
10
Which Decoder will Fit
11
Decoder Interfaces for Installation
12
Plug 'N Play and Board Replacement Interfaces
12
Digitrax 9 Pin HO & 8 Pin N Decoder Interfaces
14
Installing Decoders with Wires
14
Decoder Features-Locomotion
16
Decoder Functions-Lights, Sound, Etc
16
Soundfx Decoders
17
Read the Instructions
17
Plan the Installation
17
Have the Proper Tools at Hand
17
Testing Decoders before Installation
18
Locomotive Disassembly
20
Electrically Isolating the Motor
21
Installing Lighting Effects
23
Installing Power Xtenders
23
Final Decoder Test
24
Avoiding Heat Problems with Installations
24
4 General Decoder Troubleshooting
25
The Decoder Won't Respond
25
The Decoder Runs for a While & then Just Stops
26
Loco Operation Is Jerky & Erratic
26
Strange" Locomotive Light Operation
26
The Locomotive Won't Move at All
26
Locomotive "Buzzes
27
The Quarter Trick
27
Are Your Loconet Cables Built Correctly
27
Getting Help
27
5 Decoder Programming
28
What Are Configuration Variables (Cvs)
28
Service Mode and Ops Mode Programming Methods
28
Programming Modes
28
DCC Outputs: Programming & Layout Operation
29
Reading & Writing Cvs
29
6 Cvs-Configuration Variables
30
7 Basic Decoder Setup Cvs
34
Decoder Addresses
34
Decoder 2 Digit Address: CV01
35
Decoder 4 Digit Address: CV17 & CV18
35
Configuration Register: CV29
36
Characteristics Controlled by CV29
36
Determining CV Value to Program into CV29
37
8 Locomotion Cvs
40
Acceleration and Deceleration Rates
40
Acceleration Rate: CV03
40
Deceleration Rate: CV04
40
Throttle Response Curves & Loadable Speed Tables
41
Simple 3 Step Speed Table
42
V-Start: CV02
42
V-Max: CV05
42
V-MID: CV06
42
Simple 3 Step Speed Table Examples
43
High Res 28 Step Loadable Speed Tables CV65-95
43
CV54 Torque Compensation, Switching Speed & Decoder Lock Disable
46
Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF)
47
Advanced Consist Address CV19
50
CV61 Transponding & Led/Lamp Algorithm Selector
50
Transponding Feed Back from Decoders
50
Led/Lamp Algorithm Selector
51
CV61 Values: Transponding & Lighting Algorithm
51
CV09 Supersonic (Quiet Operation)
52
9 Function Cvs
52
Digitrax Light Effects: CV49-CV52 & CV113-CV116
52
Setting up FX 3 Effects on Function Outputs
52
Commonly Used FX 3 Effects on Function Outputs
53
Simple On/Off Function
54
Forward Ditch Lights Operating on F2
54
Rear Ditch Lights Operating on F3 & F4
55
Mars Lights on F1
56
Rotary Beacon on F1
56
Rule 17 Dimming on F0Fwd and F0Rev
56
Rule 17 and Forward Ditch Lights
57
Alternating Double Pulse Strobes on F1 & F2
57
Tables for Determining FX 3 CV Values
58
FX 3 Rate & Keep Alive Brightness CV62
59
Ditch Light Hold over Time CV63
60
Troubleshooting FX Effects
61
Setting up a Master Light Switch with FX Decoders
61
Lamp Selection for Prototypical Lighting Results
61
Setting up Non-FX Functions
62
Advanced Consist Function Controls CV21 & CV22
63
Function Mapping
63
Function Mapping Example
65
10 Decoder Utility Cvs
66
Factory Reset CV: 08
66
Decoder Lock CV15, CV16 & CV54
66
Decoder ID Cvs 105, 106, 07, 08
68
11 Digitrax Soundfx System
68
Sound Decoder Installation
69
Speaker and Baffle Installation
69
Sound Hold up Capacitor or Power Xtender
70
Programming Soundfx Decoders
70
Change Sound Scheme: CV60
71
Customizing Sound Schemes CV132-CV256
71
Diesel Notching CV132 & 155
72
Steam Chuff/Cam & Gear Rotation Trim CV133 & 134
72
Auto Coupler Sequence Threshold Value CV151
73
Example: Changing a Sound Scheme on SDXH166D
73
Loading Sound Projects into Your Soundfx Decoder
74
Soundfx DC Operation Mode
76
Downloading & Installing Sound Projects
76
Modifying Sound Project Files
76
Soundfx Decoder Troubleshooting
77
12 Operation with Digitrax Command Stations
78
13 Operating Digitrax Decoders on DC Track
78
14 Decimal & Hex Numbers
79
15 Warranty & Repair Information
79
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Language
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