NCE Power Pro - Set the Pro Cab; Tm Address; The Lcd Screen; Locomotive Control Area

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GENERAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
DEVICE LOCATIONS
The physical locations for the Power Pro can be anywhere. We suggest a location where
the LED’s on the front can be easily seen should there be a problem. Cab Bus panels
such as the UTP or UTP-DIN are set up to use prewired six wire RJ12 telephone type
cables to connect from panel to panel behind the layout fascia. Page 25 has a diagram
of the proper wiring for these cables. We recommend using 7 foot cables to connect from
one panel to the next. In yard areas closer spacing may be needed. We suggest that a
plug be no more than three feet from any siding where an operator would most likely
stop and spend some time. Consider that operators will tend to gather at these panels
so placement in crowded aisles may require care.
PROGRAMMING TRACK
The programming track is a separate section of track where programming (setting the
locomotive address and/or other internal parameters) takes place. The programming
track must be electrically separate from the main trackage. The end of a convenient spur
track will work fine. Install insulated joiners in both rails, directly across the track from
each other. Allow enough length for your longest locomotive. NOTE: The programming
track can not supply enough power to run a locomotive.
If desired, the programming track can be connected with a double-pole double-throw
switch that is used to isolate this segment from the rest of your layout. This track is
needed to complete the necessary start up programming for most decoder-equipped
locos.
When using the programming track, the remainder of the layout is stopped. With NCE
decoders, all parameters can be changed on the mainline using the “Programming on
the Main” feature, without shutting down the whole layout. Many other manufacturer’s
decoders do not support “Programming on the Main” so a programming track is required.
Some owners have setup their shop loop to be DC, DCC, and programming track, then
they can do all the testing in their shop and have only ready-to-run loco’s on the layout.
TRACK
Output from
Power Pro
Insulated
joiners in
BOTH rails
DPDT Switch
Bottom View
PROGRAMMING
TRACK
output from
Power Pro
MAIN TRACK
PROGRAMMING TRACK