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programming methods. Paged programming is used by older decoders and can take up
to fifteen seconds to read each CV. Direct mode is newer and generally reads CVs in
one to two seconds. For various reasons you may wish to ‘force’ the programming
method to one or the other types. You can press 4 for paged programming or press 5 for
direct programming. Standard sets the most common decoder parameters.
STANDARD PROGRAMMING (Option 1)
This option automatically determines if the decoder supports Direct or Paged
programming and uses the appropriate method for subsequent programming operations.
Use this option for initial setup of your decoder. You will be advised about the
manufacturer and the version of the decoder software. You will also be able to setup the
decoder address, basic configuration, motor control, NMRA standard function mapping
and finally any additional CVs you may wish to program.
DECODER MANUFACTURER
This is the NMRA assigned manufacturer number of the decoder. All NCE decoders
respond with 11. Press ENTER to continue.
MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
MANUFACTURER:011MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011MANUFACTURER:011
MANUFACTURER:011
You may get this error message:
MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PMMAIN OFF 02:00PM
MAIN OFF 02:00PM
CAN NOT READ CVCAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CVCAN NOT READ CV
CAN NOT READ CV
This means the decoder did not respond to attempts to read this parameter value in
the decoder. There are several things that can cause a failure to read: a miswired
decoder, broken or missing track pickup wires, the motor is not connected to the
decoder, defective decoder, wires to the program track are disconnected, etc. All
decoders require that a motor (or similar ‘load’) be connected to the decoder for
proper reading on the program track. Decoders that draw too much power from the
program track can also cause this message. Most sound decoders draw large
amounts of current. The Power Pro can supply the NMRA limit of ¼ Amp of current
for initial ‘charging’ of these decoders and 160mA of continuous current for normal
program track operations. If the decoder exceeds these capabilities you will get the
error message. Press ENTER to continue. You will probably still be able to program
by ignoring the error. Press ENTER, then proceed in the usual manner.
DECODER VERSION
This display indicates the programming method in use on the top line and the version
number of the software in the decoder on the bottom line. Press ENTER to continue.
DIR MODE 02:00PMDIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PMDIR MODE 02:00PM
DIR MODE 02:00PM
DECODER VER: 041DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041DECODER VER: 041
DECODER VER: 041
DISPLAY OF ACTIVE ADDRESS
The current active address (long or short) is indicated on the top line of the display. If
you wish to change the decoder address press 1. Any other button will skip programming
the address and continue standard programming.
ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT
ACTIVE ADR:SHORTACTIVE ADR:SHORT
ACTIVE ADR:SHORT
SETUP ADDR 1=YESSETUP ADDR 1=YES
SETUP ADDR 1=YESSETUP ADDR 1=YES
SETUP ADDR 1=YES
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