Inc Sound Module Decoder - Manual

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Digitrax offers the DCC medium plug in three variations:

IP - Integrated Plug where the DCC medium plug is built in

to the decoder itself with no wires.

P - DCC Medium Plug on a long harness

with 3.2” wires for installation where the

decoder body will be located away from

the socket site.

PS - DCC Medium Plug on a short harness with

1.2” wires for installation in HO Scale and 2” wires

for installation in N Scale where the decoder body

will be near the socket.

Digitrax 9 Pin HO: The Digitrax 9 pin socket & plug

is another commonly used DCC plug ‘n play interface

that is available in some HO locos.

Integral 6 Pin N Scale Socket: The 6 pin integral socket is used

in N scale locomotives where 8 pins won’t fit. The 6 pin “IN” type

decoders have 6 fine pins integrated into the edge of the decoder to

fit the socket. Also called NEM651 plug.

Board Replacement Decoders: In this case

decoders are designed for specific locomotives.

Board replacement installations require you to

remove an existing circuit board and replace it

with a board replacement decoder. This may

involve adding insulating tape inside the loco and/or building up solder pads to

insure good electrical contact. While not always completely “plug ‘n play,”

board replacements are usually much more convenient that wired installations.

Decoder Equipped Locomotives: These locomotives are equipped with

decoders at the factory. These pre-installed decoders may have minimal fea-

tures. If you want additional features, you may wish to replace the decoder

that came with a loco with one that has more features. In some cases you have

the option to purchase a loco with or without a decoder. Evaluate the features

offered before deciding which one best fits your needs. DCC compatible

decoders shipped with locomotives should work with your Digitrax system but

will not have the same feature set as you Digitrax decoders.