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NOTE: You can also control the functions of a MUed loco from a dier-
ent throttle that is connected to LocoNet or with one of the Jump ports on
the DCS52 (see Section 17.0 for setting up the Jump Ports), leaving the
TOP locomotive selected on the main throttle of the DCS52. Function state
changes will take eect immediately whether or not the loco is moving.
13.0 SWITCH Mode
Switch Mode is used for sending commands
to accessory decoders and for changing Option
Switches (OpSw) on other LocoNet devices. The
most common use of switch mode is for operat-
ing turnouts. The DCS52 remembers the current
switch settings during the session. Switch com-
mands may also be used for controlling Digitrax
compatible signal units.
To change the position of a turnout:
This section assumes that you have already
installed and programmed turnouts and turnout
decoders on your layout.
1. Press the Switch Key.
2. The last switch address you selected will be
displayed in the Switch/Info + Area of the display. If 0001 was the last
switch you set to thrown the display “Switch:0001=Thrown” for example.
3. After pressing the Switch Key the A Soft Key will become “Thrown” and
the B Soft Key will become “Closed”.
NOTE: The “Closed” or “Thrown” shown in the display may or may not
match the physical position of the turnout selected.
4. Use the numeric keypad to enter the turnout address for the turnout or
switch you want to change.
5. Press the A Soft Key, “Thrown”, and the B Soft Key, “Closed”, to throw
or close the turnout or switch.
NOTE: While you are in switch mode, the throttle knob and direction
lever will continue to control the loco address running on the throttle.
6. When you have nished your switch operations, press the Exit/Back Key
to return to normal operation mode.
14.0 DCS52 Address Management: SLOTMAX
Your DCS52 has a nite number of “slots” available in its memory. The
DCS52 has the capability of selecting 20 addresses at a time. Once the slots
available in your command station are full, the system will display a SLOT
MAX information message and action in the Scrolling Help Text line to let
you know that you need to release some locos if you want to select and run
others. The recall fucntion can be used to select and release recently used locos.
Find details on loco dispatching in section 8.5.
You may also press the reset button on the back of the DCS52 to clear all the
slots.
FR
Local Throttle Active
sp 0 %
0003
Trk USB Ln
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Thrown
Closed
Switch:
0001
=Thrown
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