Was the loco running normally just before it stopped? If the decoder is
very warm it may be in thermal shutdown. Let it cool off and see if it starts
again. Also check for localized track problems.
Are there burn marks on the decoder? You’ll need to send it in for repair!
If all else fails, reprogram the decoder address and reset CVs to factory original
values.
Does your throttle say “FULL” ? This means that the system’s capacity to
handle operating locos is full. The DCS50 can run up to 10 addresses at the
same time. If you have the “FULL” message, be sure that all locos that are not
running are released from throttles. If you run into this problem often, you
should consider a command station with more capacity such as the DB150 or
DCS100. If you want to clear all of the loco addresses and consist information
in the DCS50 and start over, set OpSw 36 to c.
26.7 I’m totally lost!
If your DCS50 display isn’t showing you what you expect based on the manu-
al, press the EXIT Key to return to normal operating mode. Then try the throt-
tle task again.
26.8 DCS50 Shutdown
If the DCS50 shuts down briefly and then comes back on again, it is probably
being run too close to its pre-set current limit of 2.5 Amps. In this case it may
clip or mutilate some outgoing packets to keep the track current within accept-
able limits. To solve this problem, reduce the track current load by running
fewer locomotives or setting up additional power districts and adding more
boosters to provide more power for the layout.
27.0 DCS50 Option Switch Setup
The DCS50 has several system operation options that you can use to customize
your operations. The DCS50 is set up at the factory to run right "out of the
box." Most customers never have any need to change these options.
Changing DCS50 Option Switches
1. See the DCS50 Option Switch Table below to decide which option
switches you want to change.
2. Press the PROG Key. The display shows the last decoder program-
ming mode used by the DCS50.
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