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nected to you DCS52. The programming track should be a separate piece
of track not connected to your layout and isolated for decoder program-
ming. See Section 11.0.
4. GROUND provides electrical safety features and an RF ground refer-
ence for minimum radiated noise. This should be the ONLY point of any
DCS52 installation that is connected to the AC safety ground pin provided
on most 3 pin 110V AC power sockets. Grounding the system is a sensible
safety precaution that should not be ignored.
5. The JUMP 1 & 2 Ports are used for connecting one or two smooth DC
power packs to the DCS52 for use as additional throttles. By default this
feature is disabled, see section 17.0 for more details.
6. The RESET button will clear the DCS52’s loco slots when pressed.
7. The USB connection is used for connecting your DCS52 and LocoNet sys-
tem to a computer. For more information see section 22.0.
8. LocoNet ports A & B are used to connect your DCS52 to other LocoNet
devices for expanding the capabilities and size of your system or layout.
7.0 Connecting the Zephyr Express to your Track
These simple instructions will help you get up and running quickly. A full
description of all controls and technical reference information are included
elsewhere in this manual. This section assumes that you are using a new set
straight out of the box.
1. Hook up the wires from the track to the RAIL A & RAIL B terminals on
the DCS52. Insert the wire from one rail of the track into the RAIL A ter-
minal on the back of the DCS52. Insert the wire from the other rail of the
track into the RAIL B terminal. Turn the screw counter clockwise to open
the connector and clockwise to close it once the wire is in place.
2. Plug the barrel connector from the PS314 into the DC IN jack on the
back of the DCS52. Plug the body of the PS314 in to a regular wall outlet.
Once power is applied, the DCS52 beep and power on. A start screen will
display briey saying “Welcome to DCS52” followed by a software ver-
sion and the unit’s serial number. The DCS52’s display will change auto-
matically to the Home Operations Screen. The last address that was on the
throttle when you turned it o will be selected.
3. Turn track power on by pressing the Power\Back Key. Check the Track
Status Indicator and look for the solid black “Trk” in the status bar. If
they are on, you are ready to go. If the Track Status Indicator is unlit,
press the Power\Back Key to turn track power on. When power is being
provided to the track the Track Status Indicator will be lit.
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