Each throttle in your system should be assigned a unique Throttle ID. To assign
a throttle ID:
1. Using the throttle for which you want to set the ID, Press the PROG
Key.
2. Press MU. Display shows “id00”
3. Use the DCS50’s KEYPAD to enter a unique number for the throttle.
You may choose any number from 00 to 63. It is useful to label the
back of the unit the the throttle ID assigned to it to prevent duplica-
tion of throttle IDs.
4. Press EXIT to return to normal operations.
24.3.1 Making LocoNet Cables
Making your own LocoNet Cables is simple and cost effective. LocoNet wiring
consists of readily available wire and connectors. LocoNet uses flat 6 conduc-
tor wire and 6-pin RJ12 connectors. This kind of wiring is typically used for
telephone wiring. Most Digitrax dealers can make up LocoNet cables for you.
If you plan on wiring a large layout, you may want to invest in a good quality
set of crimpers so you can make your own LocoNet cables. The LT1 tester that
came with your Zephyr can be used to test LocoNet cables to be certain they
are good before you install them on your layout. Many layout problems we see
are related to LocoNet cables that were not built or crimped correctly.
LocoNet cables are wired pin 1 to pin 1. When you hold the plug with the tab
up and look into the end of the connector you will see the wires listed above
starting at the left side and moving to the right. (this is sometimes called a
“reversing cable” in the telecom industry even though it really does not
reverse).
For all LocoNet cables and connections we use the following wiring conven-
tion:
AutoReversing Note: DCS50 can’t be a command station AND be
AutoReversing. To use DCS50 with AutoReversing, first disable the
command station feature by setting Option Switch 02 to c, then set
Option Switch 3 to closed to enable Auto Reversing.
An AR1 Auto Reverser, a PM42 or an additional booster can also be
used to set up auto reversing.
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