Welcome to train control systems train control systems. Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. I have a test bed with a motor and leds and it sounds correct by motor speed etc. Am i reading it wrong, or are all the zen decoders silent. Dcc digital command control soundtraxx tsunami decoders. Digitrax n dn163k4a plug and play decoder for kato acs64, 48. We have laid it out from setup of track to installing the decoder, setting the only cv you need to get it running and we show you how you can even drive it normally when in shuttle mode. The best way to overcome a problem such as this is to reset the decoder to its default fac. Digitrax n dn163k2 dcc plugnplay mobile decoder for kato sd8090mac series, rs2 and rsc2 locomotives. Dcc concepts zen black decoder shuttle hornby magazine. This function is nonintrusive, that is, you dont have to use this feature at all.
Aug 08, 2017 the primary address is stored in cv1 and can be any value in the range 1127. Dcc concepts zen mini 4 function compact loco decoder ebay. Dcc decoder default resets ted freeman a not uncommon problem with mobile dcc decoders is losing settings as occurs at times when a short circuit is experienced on the track feed, or making mistakes when changing cvs configuration variables. All dccconcepts decoders are prewired for stayalive connection.
D2sa and d4sa standard size decoders with 8 pin jst harness. Im looking to use zimo on my 4mm layout, but can someon. Dcc concepts dcdznsa1 zen standard slimline stay alive 3. Ka2 will power an hoscale locomotive with headlights on for approximately 6 to 15 seconds depending on the locomotive and the efficiency of the motor. Dcc decoder default resets national model railroad. Dccconcepts dcc decoder instructionsinstructions this manual covers the following models. Stay alive or super stay alive can easily be added to zen mini. Page 1 of 2 dcc concepts ad s8fx solenoid decoders posted in dcc discussion topics not questions. Dec 18, 2014 the broadway, atlas, and lifelike equipped with qsi id 1 dcc sound engines use a different reset procedure. In parallel to the open source project command station you will find here some doityourself dcc decoders. Heres a cracking video, showing the installation and use of the zen black shuttle system. By size its like a lenz silver mini without the booster and the leads are long enough to put this elsewhere.
Zen nano 8 pin wired 2 function decoder with stay alive. Made to nem651 6pin standards the zn6d fits beautifully in any loco with a direct plug interface. The stay alive is simply a capacitor that is capable of effectively storing power to allow for a more constant electrical current to the motor. Check back often as we are doing our best to add more every week. Although not exactly cheap there are the soundcar decoders from soundtraxx. Currently almost all the zen decoders are out of stock due possibly to a general shortage of processors but it seems that zen b.
Just wondering about the market for decoders without sound. Zen black may well be the name for the next generation of dcc concepts locomotive and traction decoders or it might be that they are the same decoders in a zen black coloured heatshrink. The great thing about them is that in addition to controlling functions you get sound. Modeltreinen, bediening en voeding,dcc concepts dcdzn8h zen nano 8 pin wired 2 function decoder with stay alivespeelgoed en spellen.
Dcc concepts dcdzn8d zen nano 8 pin direct 4 function. Dcc decoders model railway digital control categories. Some are easy to dismiss, especially the trainset brands, because they are inevitably compromised and often with limited features. In the latest issue of hornby magazine we profile dcc concepts new zen black digital decoders and explore its unique shuttle operation for use with abc braking modules.
Mar 25, 2018 following up from everyones suggestions on how to troubleshoot the class 43 locos that still dont reliably run. Aug 31, 2014 am i reading it wrong, or are all the zen decoders silent. Zen 218 takes away the worry about decoder choice by incorporating both 21pin and 8pin in one decoder. Zen black shuttle easy setup, totally reliable, incredibly. But i think its worth restating some of the basic concepts as part of this section, as this is what.
However, the implementation from dcc manufacture to dcc manufacture can vary a lot in term of both performance and cv tuning options. Mar 03, 2017 several folks recently asked for information on cheap function only decoders. The broadway, atlas, and lifelike equipped with qsi id 1 dcc sound engines use a different reset procedure. From a dcc perspective, the main difference between the two is that they use. Shop dcc concepts dcdznsa1 zen standard slimline stay alive 3. Im just getting back 4mm modelling, but have been quite heavily involved in a friends 7mm layout, using digitrax dcc and zimo decoders. The keepalive ka devices are used to supply power to decoders during times of power interruption due to dirty track or problematic track work. Digitrax n dn163k0a dcc plugnplay mobile decoder for kato n p42, pa1 and e8 6 fx3 functions, 0. Dcc concepts one of the smallest decoders produced by dcc concepts. Opendcc opendecoder a diy dcc accessory decoder overview. It also features a rolling road, using dcc concepts rolling road modules and my own take on a means to permanently integrate them into a test set up. Look below in the list of subpages and click on the dcc decoder manufactures your interested in to see the details of how each is done and tuned. These include the short or primary address, the long or extended address, start voltage, acceleration and deceleration momentum, and cv29 also known as the master cv.
Currently almost all the zen decoders are out of stock due possibly to a general shortage of processors but it seems that zen black might be the next dcc. Zen stay alive chips and hornby decoders hornby forum. Dcc concepts dcw32set pack of all decoder wire colours 32g stranded wire. Like wire colours, the american nmra and european nem standards also cover on dccconcepts zen decoders that is the side with the zen logo on european. Weve done our best to verify all information it may contain and all ideas, recommendations or techniques within it have, where possible, also been tried and tested by experienced modellers. There are many brands of decoders out there, so how do we choose what to offer you.
It would help if dcc concepts did a proper manual for each decoder rather than general list of cvs muddled in a sheet of paper written for the first time decoder fitter and another list on another sheet available off the web site which may or may not apply. Dcc concepts dcdzn685 zen 6 pin versatile 2 fn decoder wstay alive 5 pack. The extended address can be any value from 19999, although in some decoders this range may be limited a little. Dcc concepts dcw32set pack of all decoder wire colours 32g stranded wire by dcc concepts only 2 left in stock. Of course its also wired ready for the superslim stayalive thats in the pack. Small stay alives for dcc shunters page 1 model railways. By this, i mean, once a decoder has been properly installed in a locomotive, the locomotive can operate on any dcc system right then and there, without any need make any changes to the decoder programming. This means that you will need to enter a value nearly 4 times as great 3. Master list of decoder resets by manufacturer welcome to. Dcc concepts zen nano 8 pin wired 2 function decoder with stay alive. It does not register with decoderpro3 but the general dcc concepts chip setup seems to work. Please note that those models marked with and asterisk may not all be available at time of the initial publication of this manual. If there is no wand then open the engine or access hatch and find the reset jumper. All new decoders are programmed to a value of 3 at the factory so you dont have to try and figure out what a new decoder is set to.
All model train devices mentioned on this blog are listed here, with links to the corresponding articles. How to read or change a cv program track mode service mode method. There are several very basic cvs configuration variables that you need to be aware of with dcc decoders. This decoder is only 15mm long so it can be hidden inside any locomotive either steam, diesel or electric. New dcc decoders from dcc concepts any thoughtsexperience. Zenn68 multifunction decoder 68pinadvanced decoder from dcc concepts decoder specifications. Aug 30, 2018 it also features a rolling road, using dcc concepts rolling road modules and my own take on a means to permanently integrate them into a test set up. Dcc concepts dcdzn8h zen nano 8 pin wired 2 function. Zen rangs from what is by a large margin the worlds smallest direct plug decoder to the zen buddha the smallest big decoder there is for larger scales small in size, but with 6 functions, 3way overload protection and a herculean motor drive. One of the smallest decoders produced by dcc concepts. Hi all, quick question, that i am sure must have been asked before, but i cannot find an answer on rmweb. The only necessary tools to activate this function is a method in which you can program various cvs.
Those with poor support or reliability that just let us down too often are quickly taken off the list too. Gaugemaster is a trading name of gaugemaster controls ltd. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline. In this video hornby magazine editor mike wild shows the shuttle in operation on our o gauge test track. For this reason, i decided to try a dcc concepts stay alive dccs4sap dcc decoder to see if it would help.
Dcc concepts dcdzn6d zen 6 pin direct 2 function decoder wstay alive. On paper it looks great for a hopeless case like me. I wish dcc concepts luck because i would love to see an. Most users of zen decoders will never have to worry about the details, as zen performs well without any adjustment. Following up from everyones suggestions on how to troubleshoot the class 43 locos that still dont reliably run. Zen mini has very smooth power delivery and 4 accessory functions. Several folks recently asked for information on cheap function only decoders. Zen dcc concepts zn6d 1amp 2 function 6 pin direct dcc. Stationary decoders can be used to control railway switches, structure lights, scene lighting, animation, and signaling an nmra compliant stationary decoder is known as an accessory decoder and is intended to be controlled by the same type of dcc power used for mobile decoders. Dcc concepts model railway electronics new modellers shop.
Dcc concepts ad s8fx solenoid decoders dcc discussion. Digital command control dcc decoder programming is what makes your dcc decoder installation unique to your locomotive. I wish dcc concepts luck because i would love to see an australian product selling well. Dcc concepts dcdzn68 zen 6pin versatile 2function 1. This can be handled by the throttle of most systems, or through the use of dcc software. We have bolded text for the cvs that are most often changed cvs that should only be attempted by experienced. Like wire colours, the american nmra and european nem standards also cover on dccconcepts zen decoders that is the side with the zen logo on european the image above at left shows a basic stayalive circuit diagram. I wrote about these back in my march 2015 dcc corner column so dig into your files for more on these. Dcc digital command control decoders sound decoders. The dcc concepts zen mini is a compact locomotive decoder from the zen range. I have looked at the dcc concepts zen decoders but cannot find the dimensions. Dcc concepts zen 6 pin direct 2 function dcc decoder with stay alive sale price. Would some knowledgeable person please supply the decoder definitions for the dcc concepts nonsound zen range of decoders.
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