MRC Prodigy Express2 User Manual

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MRC Prodigy Advance
2
Extension Plates (Item: 0001501). The base unit is able to use
ve extension plates. If you want to add a sixth extension plate, you need a powered
extension plate (Item: 0001502).
Setting Last Cab Allowed to Program Locos on the Main Track (Master Cab Only)
(Prodigy Advance
2
Cab only)
This feature prevents “novice” operators on your railroad from mistakenly reprogramming
everything on the layout.
1. Make sure your Cab is the Master Cab. #1.
2. Press SYS and 7.
3. Using 0 - 9, enter the number of the last Cab allowed to program on the Main Track.
Press ENTER.
EXAMPLE: If you press the SYS, 7, 3 and ENTER. Cab #4 and above cannot program
on the Main Track.
Setting Last Cab Allowed to Program on the Program Track (Master Cab Only)
(Prodigy Advance
2
Cab only)
1. Make sure your Cab is the Master Cab.
2. Press SYS and 8.
3. Using 0 - 9, enter the number of the last Cab allowed to program on the Program
Track. Press ENTER.
EXAMPLE: If you press SYS, 8, 2, and ENTER, Cab #3 and above cannot program on
the Program Track.
PROGRAMMING DECODERS (Prodigy Express
2
and Advance
2
)
The Prodigy Express
2
allows you to easily program most NMRA compatible decoders. It
guides you step by step through the programming process. The Prodigy Express
2
allows
you to program decoders on a separate Program Track or on the Main Track layout,
all without a󰀨ecting any other locos operating on the Main Track. A Program Track is a
separate piece of track isolated from the rest of the layout. It is only used to program
decoders.
DO NOT connect the program track and the main track as this will damage the unit.
Decoder Terminology
NOTE: Before you start programming, please familiarize yourself with the following
terminology.
Loco Address (Adr): The address is the number assigned to a decoder to identify the
decoder. The Prodigy Express2 can program two digit (1-127) or four digit (128-9999)
addresses.
Start Voltage (SV): This is the voltage required to start the loco’s motor and overcome
its weight and friction to make it begin to move. You can program your loco with a start
voltage so that it will begin to move as soon as the throttle is turned.
Top Voltage (TV): The top voltage (top speed) is the voltage (speed) at full throttle. The
Prodigy Express top end voltage is set for maximum output.
If you are running a switcher, you may want the top end voltage to be less than full output
for more realistic performance at top throttle setting.
Acceleration Rate (Acc): This rate simulates the drag of a heavy load as the loco speeds
up so when you increase the speed setting, the loco will gradually increase its speed.

MRC Prodigy Express2 Specifications

General

Brand	MRC
Model	Prodigy Express2
Category	Controller
Language	English