Digitrax BXPA1 - User Manual

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Features:
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Automatic reversing for one reversing section or sub-district.
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DCC Occupancy Detection for 1 Auto-Reversing Section letting you know
when equipped rolling stock is in a detection section on your layout.
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Integrated Transponding Zone lets you know the location of transpon-
der-equipped locos or rolling stock.
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Intelligent Automatic short-circuit and over-current power management,
improves reliability by avoiding most booster shutdowns.
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Connects to LocoNet to transmit Detection Section occupancy, Transponding
and track power information.
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Detects most powered locomotives in a Detection Section.
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Detects rolling stock equipped with resistor wheel sets.
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Identify where specic rolling stock is on your layout with Digitrax transpon-
der-equipped locos and rolling stock.
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Plug and Play with Digitrax DCC systems.
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LED indication of Detection Section occupancy, Transponding, power status,
and reversing section status.
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Additional connections for opto-isolated occupancy detector output, manual
power control, and remote status indicator.
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Easy-connect pluggable track wire terminal blocks can plug-in straight or at
right angles.
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Operations Mode Read Back allows you to read CV values of decoders
equipped with transponders when on track.
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Firmware update capability via IPL over LocoNet.
Parts List
1 BXPA1 1 LocoNet Cable
1 Instruction Sheet
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Complete Train Control
Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!
All Scales
LocoNet DCC Occupancy Detector with Transponding and
Auto-Reversing Power Management for 1 Detection Section,
Transponding Zone, and Power Sub-District
BXPA1

Summary

Introduction

BXPA1 Installation Notes

Notes on BXPA1 compatibility with Direct Home Layout wiring and LocoNet systems, and booster/track feed recommendations.

BXPA1 Installation

Power Down System

Instruction to power down the Digitrax LocoNet System before installing the BXPA1.

Mounting Location

Guidance on determining and mounting the BXPA1 in an appropriate location.

Booster Connections

Instructions for connecting 'INA' and 'INB' terminals to the booster for the reversing section.

Reversing Section Connections

Instructions for connecting 'OUTA' and 'OUTB' terminals to the reversing section.

LocoNet Connection

Requirement to connect the BXPA1 to LocoNet for proper functionality.

Turning on Your System and Configuring the BXPA1

System Power On Test

Procedure to test BXPA1 functionality by shorting INA/INB terminals after powering up the system.

Setting BXPA1 Board ID

Board ID Assignment

Explanation of how BXPA1 assigns Detection Section and Transponding Zone based on Board ID (001-256).

Setting Board ID Procedure

Step-by-step guide to set the BXPA1 Board ID using a Digitrax throttle in SWITCH mode.

Advanced BXPA1 Setup

External Connections

Information on additional setup for external connections, directing users to www.digitrax.com/advancedBXPA1.

Warranty & Repair

Digitrax Warranty

Details of Digitrax's one-year 'No Worries' warranty against manufacturing defects and accidental damage.

Return Instructions

Instructions for returning warranty items directly to Digitrax, not to the place of purchase.

Digitrax BXPA1 Specifications

General

Brand	Digitrax
Model	BXPA1
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English