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Digitrax Zephyr xtra - User Manual

Digitrax Zephyr xtra
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Digitrax Command Control
Starter Set Manual
Includes:
DCS51 All In One
Command Station Booster Throttle,
PS314 Power Supply,
LT1 LocoNet Cable & Decoder Tester
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to the Zephyr Xtra Set

Quick Start Guide

Provides initial steps to get the system up and running.

Getting Started with the Zephyr Xtra

Connecting the Pieces

Details connecting track wires to DCS51 and plugging in the power supply.

Turning on Track Power

Explains how to turn on track power using the POWER key and TRACK STATUS light.

Selecting and Running Non-DCC Locomotives

Steps to select and operate an analog locomotive using address "00".

Selecting and Running DCC Locomotives

Steps to select and operate a DCC locomotive with factory address "03".

DCS51 Display and Connections

Connecting the Zephyr Xtra

Provides simple instructions for connecting track and power supply to get started.

Operating Locomotives

Run a Locomotive Without a DCC Decoder

Step-by-step guide to operating an analog locomotive using address "00".

Selecting and Running your DCC Locomotive

Steps to select and operate a DCC locomotive with a known address.

System Shutdown and Resumption

Troubleshooting Basic Operation

Troubleshooting Basic Operation

Provides basic troubleshooting steps for issues encountered during setup.

Speed Control and Stopping

Decoder Programming

Programming & Reading Decoders

Introduction to CVs and programming methods (Service Mode, Operations Mode).

Setting Up a Programming Track

Details on using PROG A & B outputs to set up a programming track.

Changing & Reading Decoder Address

Step-by-step guide to changing and reading locomotive decoder addresses.

Programming Configuration Variables

How to program CVs for functions like acceleration and deceleration.

Operations Mode Programming

How to program decoders using Operations Mode (OPS) on the main layout.

Programming Error Messages

Explains common error messages encountered during programming.

Reading Back CV Values

How to read back programmed CV values from decoders using a programming track.

Controlling Locomotive Functions

Controlling Functions F0-F9

How to operate functions F0 through F9 using the DCS51 keypad.

Troubleshooting Function Operation

Steps to resolve issues when locomotive functions do not respond.

Multiple Unit (MU) Operations

Adding a Locomotive to an MU

Step-by-step guide to linking locomotive addresses for MU operation.

Removing a Loco from an MU

How to unlink a locomotive address from an MU.

Throttle Control Management

Stealing: Taking Control of a Loco

Explains the "stealing" feature to take control of a loco from another throttle.

DCS51 System Messages and Settings

DCS51 Error Messages

Describes various error messages like short circuit, current overload, and overvoltage.

Adding Throttles and System Expansion

Cabling and System Clearing

General Troubleshooting

No Power;Intermittent Operation

Troubleshooting bad connections and poor wheel pickups.

Emergency Stop

How to stop the layout immediately using the POWER key.

Decoder Wont Respond

Steps to take when a decoder is not responding to commands.

DCS51 Option Switch Setup

DCS51 Option Switch Setup

How to customize DCS51 operations using option switches.

LocoNet and System Expansion

Digitrax Zephyr xtra Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDigitrax
ModelZephyr xtra
CategoryRemote Control
LanguageEnglish