Digitrax Zephyr - Setting up a Service Mode Programming Track

tion to all decoders on the layout. Because this is a broadcast mode, we must
isolate the decoder we want to program from the others on the layout by using
a separate programming track. This mode works with all DCC decoders. This
is the most commonly used programming method.
Operations Mode Programming is done on the layout by sending program-
ming commands to a specific locomotive address. To use this mode, you must
have decoders that are capable of operations mode programming.
Programming with LocoNet Throttles on a Zephyr is easy. All LocoNet
throttles will program as though they were connected to a DCS100 Command
station. See your Throttle or Starter Set Manual for programming key strokes
for these throttles.
13.1 Setting Up A Service Mode Programming Track
Your DCS50 has two sets of DCC outputs. This means that you will be able to
program decoders using one set of DCC outputs while the layout is running on
the other set of DCC outputs. When you hooked up your DCS50 to the layout,
you used the RAIL A & B connections to the track. Now we will use the
PROG A & PROG B outputs to set up a service mode programming track.
DCS50 Rear Panel Programming Track Hook Up Diagram
B
A
JUMP 1 GROUND RAIL B JUMP 2 PROG A RAIL A PROG B
LOCONET
R
POWER IN
15V AC
2.5 AMPS
PS315
Power Supply
Plugged Into
Wall Outlet
Layout Power District
(Double Gapped)
Rail A
Rail B
Isolated Programming
Track
Rail A
Rail B
LocoNet Expansion Ports for
adding handheld throttles and
other equipment.
DO NOT USE WITH TRACK
OVER 16 VOLTS
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