DCC - Digital Command Control
DCC is a popular digital command scheme wherein the
track power is also a digital control signal. That is, using a
DCC controller, you can communicate with multiple
engines and have all of them moving at different speeds
and in varying directions on the same track at the same
time. The power/command signal remains constant and
engines are commanded to perform as desired. Your MTH
PS3.0E+-equipped engine has the ability to decode and
respond to these DCC commands. This allows you to mix and match MTH
PS3E+—equipped engines as well as operate them with any other manufacturer's
DCC-decoder equipped engine. The best part about your MTH PS3.0E+-equipped
engine is that the decoder is built right in. No need to remove the hood and install
speakers or boards. It's all done for you at the factory. Each PS3.0E+-equipped
engine has a full complement of lights, sounds, and smoke (if equipped). JUST
SWITCH THE MODEL TO DCC MODE, set it on the rails, apply DCC
power and hit F3 on your DCC handheld controller and you're off and running.
*As mentioned before, 99% of DCC functionality is the same as Motorola. For
the few Motorola Specific functions, refer to page (26).
Basic DCC Operation
Your MTH PS3.0-equipped engine takes full advantage of DCC's capabilities.
Below are the basic commands you'll want to know to get started running quickly.
Please refer to the Advanced DCC Operation section of the manual if you want to
dig into the full capability of DCC.
Each engine type may have a slightly different F Function list. This depends upon
whether it's steam, diesel, or electric and whether it has smoke or not. Please refer
to the table of Default CV Values for your particular engine's F Functions.
A note about enabling/disabling F Functions in DCC - Depending upon the DCC
system you have you may need to toggle a particular F Function on then off to
actually get it to enable. Some DCC systems do this for you automatically and
others allow you to set particular F Function buttons to either be set for
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DCC-DCS switch
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