Digitrax Zephyr Express DCS52 - Loconet Wiring Components; Testing Loconet Cables with an LT1; 24 Whats Next

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• More throttle jacks for convenient walk-around operation
• Infrared or radio capability for more freedom for operators
• Accessory decoders for turnout and accessory control
• Detection
• Transponding
• Signaling
• A personal computer to automate operations or for dispatching
• Automatic reversing with a booster or power manager
With LocoNet, you customize your layout to run the way you want it to run!
Visit www.digitrax.com for a full product line and information on how to
expand your system.
23.3 LocoNet Wiring Components
Connecting the LocoNet components is easy to do. Digitrax LocoNet devices
are connected using 6-conductor cables with RJ12, 6-pin connectors.
Making your own LocoNet Cables is simple and cost eective. However, we
oer Digitrax Pre-Made Pre-Tested LocoNet Cables in a variety of lengths.
Cable Maker kits and additional cabling supplies are also available. Visit
www.digitrax.com for more details.
We recommend using the LT1 tester that came with your DCS52 to test the
cables to be certain they are good before installing them. Many layout prob-
lems we see are related to LocoNet cables that were not built or crimped cor-
rectly or that have become damaged.
23.4 Testing LocoNet Cables with an LT1
1. Disconnect the wire harness from the LT1.
2. Plug one end of the LocoNet cable being tested into the LT1.
3. Connect the other end to your DCS52 LocoNet A & B Jack. Make sure
that track power is turned ON.
4. All four LEDs on the LT1 will light if the cable is good. LEDs may not all
be the same brightness, this is normal.
5. If any of the LEDs fail to light, re-crimp the plugs on the LocoNet cable
and retest.
24.0 What’s Next
Now that you’ve learned all you can about your Zephyr Express Set, it’s time
to learn more about the features and options oered by Digitrax Complete
Train Control and the LocoNet system. The Zephyr Express is just the rst step
in what is available with the Digitrax Compete Train Control system. We wel-
come you to visit our website www.digitrax.com to learn more about additional
features and products available for your system.