All Digitrax decoders are rated for at least 1 amp for robust operation and long-term reliability. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit in almost any locomotive, Digitrax offers both traditional wired decoders as well as plug n play decoders that make installation a snap.

    Digitrax decoders feature variable frequency Supersonic(TM) motor drive for quiet motor operation. They support all DCC standard programming methods. One-step decoder factory reset makes it easy to troubleshoot decoders. Motor isolation protection protects your investment in locos and decoders. Digitrax decoders support both two and four digit addressing and basic, advanced and universal consisting. They also have operations mode read-back capability so you can read back programming information while the decoder is on the main line.

    Digitrax decoders are DCC compatible and can be used with any DCC compatible system.

    For HO applications, most modern high efficiency can motors draw less than 1/2 amp when running and less than 1 amp when stalled at 12V DC. These motors are suitable for use with 1.5 amp (DH163, DH121, DH150 plug n'play decoders), or 1 amp (DN142, DN121, or DZ143) decoders.

Note: Some older HO motor designs (older Athearn open frame motors, Pittman motors, etc.) may exceed the 1.0 amp limit and you may need to use a 1.5 amp. 2.0 amp or other higher current decoder such as the 3.0 amp DG380L in these applications.

Basic Digitrax Decoder Recommended - HO-scale:

• Life-Like – 0-6-0; 0-8-0; 2-8-4; GP7 (Proto 2000); GP9 (Proto 2000); GP18; GP20; GP30; GP38-2; GP60 (Proto 2000); SD45; SD60/SD60M

The DH165LO decoder is designed to fit Life-Like locomotives and others. It features an 8 Pin Medium plug for quick DCC upgrades, and is a 1.5/2 amp rated unit

Features:

• Accepts Plug-in SFX SoundBug sound modules
• Regulated Headlights:convenient no-resistor install of LEDs and lamps
• Torque Compensation for smooth as silk silent operation
• 128 Speed Step operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used)
• Momentum with acceleration and deceleration
• Normal Direction of Travel is user selectable
• Switching Speed feature for easier and faster access to yard speeds
• 3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid and max voltage for custom control
• 28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control
• Scalable Speed Stabilization with simple setup & 1024 level resolution
• SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation
• FX3 Functions for prototypical lighting effects:
• Constant Brightness Lighting directional or independent control
• Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more
• Dynamic and Static Qualifiers operate functions based on direction,
• F0 on or off, loco direction and F0, and whether loco is moving
• Function Remapping for custom function setup
• Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke
• Advanced Consist Function Controls
• Circuit Board Replacement design makes installation quick and easy
• Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout
• Compatible with digital surround sound systems
• All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back-read back CV values right on the mainline
• Decoder Factory CV Reset with or without speed table initialize
• Motor Isolation Detection prevents damage to your decoder
• Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
• 2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing

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