Inc Sound Module Decoder - Manual

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view>project description” menu and then read the text le on the screen that

denes how that project in particular uses CVs and functions for sound genera-

tion and conguration.

12.0 Operation With Digitrax Command Stations

Digitrax decoders support direct and paged programming. Digitrax decoders

are designed to operate with command stations that are compatible with DCC

industry standards. If your command station and/or programmer are designed

to interoperate with other DCC products, you will be able to operate with few

problems. If you experience problems when running Digitrax decoders with

other manufacturers’ command stations please refer to the command station

manual first to determine if any special programming or set up is required to

run Digitrax decoders with the system you are using. If there is still a problem,

please check the Tech Support Depot on our website for articles related to the

non-Digitrax equipment you are using.

Some Digitrax default CV values are loaded as “0s” which may not be read

back correctly by some programmers. This does not affect operation, only

read back. You can always program values that are within a particular system’s

operating range with that system’s programmer. Some systems may require a

value of 1 instead of 0 in some CVs.

13.0 Operating Digitrax Decoders On DC Track

Analog operation is when Digitrax decoders are operated on DC or convention-

ally controlled layouts. Analog mode conversion is a feature of all Digitrax

decoders, that allows a decoder equipped loco run on a DC layout without hav-

ing to remove or re-program the decoder. There are a few things you need to

know about analog operation:

· Digitrax decoder equipped locomotives will not move until the voltage

is above 5 to 6 volts DC. When operating decoder equipped locos on

DC power, increase the voltage quickly from zero to five volts for

best operation.

· Decoder equipped locos may not operate smoothly on “pulse power.”

The decoders should be driven from a quality smooth DC power

supply when on a conventional layout. Some DC throttles/power

supplies with proprietary control systems, such as “tracking control,”

exhibit pulse power characteristics and may give unpredictable oper-

ation with DCC equipped locos.

· Decoders that use the Digitrax 9 (HO) or 8 (N) Pin Decoder Interface

can be easily unplugged from the harness installed in the loco and

replaced with a Dummy Plug (sold separately). Using the dummy