Digitrax DCS210+ - Using Quick Decoder Setup

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Using Service Mode, the command station broadcasts programming informa-
tion to all decoders on an isolated program track. Because this is a broadcast
mode, you must isolate the decoder you want to program by using a separate
programming track that is connected to the command station for programming
but not powered for operation of the locomotive. This mode works with all
DCC decoders. This is the most commonly used programming method.
Your DCC Decoders have many dierent conguration variables (CVs for
short) that let you set up a dierent set of characteristics for each decoder
installed in a locomotive. When you want to change a loco’s address, set up
how its lights work, change its momentum characteristics, etc. you will pro-
gram new CV values into the appropriate CVs to set it up just the way you
want. Please consult the manual provided by the manufacturer for how CV’s
are used and programming instructions for your decoder model.
7.1.1 Using Quick Decoder Setup
Be sure that only the locomotive you want to program is on the programming
track if you use Direct, Paged or Physical types of Service Mode CV program-
ming.
1. To enter Quick Decoder Setup, press the key. Main Menu A will dis-
play giving you a list of menu options. Select 1-Quick Decoder Setup by
pressing the key on the keypad.
2. This will put you in Quick Decoder Setup. This
uses Direct Programming mode on the program
track. In this mode you can change the loco-
motive address AD2, AD4 and CV29 settings.
3. Once in the Quick decoder setup menu you can
change AD2 and AD4. You must decide what
address you want to use, for addresses 0000-
0127 you will use AD2. For addresses 0128-
9983 you must use AD4.
4. Press the key “READ” to read the current
data from your decoder. This step isn’t required but is useful in conrming
existing decoder settings.
5. To set AD2 press the key on the keypad to highlight the AD2 line.
Press the key “DATA” to modify AD2. Use the keypad to enter the
address you want to use, press key “WRITE” to write the AD2 address
to the decoder. To make changes to AD4 or CV29 press the key
“SELECT” to select additional lines in the Quick Decoder Setup Menu. If
you are done making changes press the key.
6. To set AD4 make sure you are back in select mode ( key will read
“DATA”). Press the key on the keypad to highlight the AD4 line.
Press the “DATA” to select the line. Use the keypad to enter the AD4
address you want to use, press “WRITE” to write the address to the
decoder.
Quick Decoder Setup:
0- Last Menu
1- AD2 ShortAdr
2- AD4 Long Adr
3- CV29 Value
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4- NDOT Rev
5- 28 not 14 Step
6- Analog
7- Speed Table
8- Use AD4
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Pd Mode
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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
ON
READ
WRITE DATA