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USE PROGRAM TRACK
(shortcut = PROG 4)
Locomotive decoders remember their operating parameters such as the address, start
voltage and lighting effect setups in the decoder’s memory. Each storage location is
called a Configuration Variable, or CV for short. There is usually a CV for each
programmable parameter. The Power Pro allows you to change any or all of the CVs in
the loco, including the address. These variables will remain as programmed until you
change them. Programming on the Main (covered earlier in this manual) is very useful for
modifying one, two or a few CVs while the locomotive is out on the layout. The Program
Track is useful for more intensive initial setup of a locomotive. The biggest advantage of
the program track is the ability to read out the values of CVs already setup in the
locomotive decoder.
Please note: The programming track does not supply enough power to run your
locomotive. It has enough power to program the decoder but not enough to cause
damage to a miswired decoder or run a motor. You can only run trains on the main track.
We recommend that you always try out a newly installed decoder on the Program Track
first. If you can ‘read’ a decoder on the Program Track you can reasonably expect that it
is wired correctly and working properly.
PROGRAMMING OPTIONS
Just as with Programming on the Main there are several menu options you can select.
The Power Pro system provides 7 different Program Track options.
Descriptions of each programming option are described below.
1 = STANDARD DECODER SETUP, including
Address, Configuration and Function Mapping.
2 = CHANGE ANY CV IN THE DECODER
Reads and programs CVs 1-999.
3 = SET UP THE DECODER CONFIGURATION (CV29)
Change direction of operation, analog mode on/off, 14 or 28 speed mode,
long or short address, factory or custom speed table.
4 = PAGED MODE PROGRAMMING
Force the system to use paged mode programming.
5 = DIRECT MODE PROGRAMMING
Force the system to use direct mode programming.
6 = NCE EFFECTS
Setup NCE lighting effects.
7 = RECOVERY PROGRAMMING
Reprograms selected decoder CVs in an attempt to get an ‘insane’ decoder
back to somewhat normal operation.
The first three options are displayed below. Press ENTER to see more options. For
example: If you wish to program the “Standard” locomotive parameters, press 1, if you
want to program decoder CVs press 2.
PROG TRK 02:00PMPROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PMPROG TRK 02:00PM
PROG TRK 02:00PM
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
1=STD 2=CV 3=REG
This screen allows the user to select the method of programming to suit the decoder you
are using. There are 7 programming options when using the program track. STD
programming (option 1) will automatically determine whether to use the Direct or Paged
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