Digitrax - Z Scale - Mobile Decoder - DCC - Motor/Function Decoder (Replaces DZ143PS) (SKU 245-DZ146PS)
Fits Many DCC-Ready Z, N and HO Scale Locomotives
· Size: .55” x .4” x .148”
14mm x 10.23mm x 3.77mm
· Z/N/HO Scale
· 1.0 Amp/1.5 Amps Peak
· 4 FX3 Functions, 0.5 Amp
· DCC Medium Plug with 1 ‘ Harness
· FX3 Function outputs for prototypical lighting effects and on/off control:
Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control.
Optimized selectable LED or incandescent lamp operation
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more
Configurable Pulse Function available on all function outputs.
FX3 & Standard Function Qualifiers operate functions based on direction,
F0 on or off, direction and F0, and whether loco is moving.
Function Mapping for custom function setup.
Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke.
Advanced Consist Function Controls.
· Digitrax LocoMotion® System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
The Digitrax LocoMotion System makes them run like the real thing, too!
Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) with simple setup & 256 level resolution.
Torque Compensation.
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.
· Program CVs using any Digitrax Compatible Control system without havingto buy any extra equipment.
· Plug ‘N Play 8-pin Medium DCC plug design makes installation quick and easy.
· 2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing.
· Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting.
· SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
· Direct mode programming.
· Decoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.
· Transponder Equipped ready for transponding on your Layout.
· Motor Isolation Protection helps prevent damage to your decoder.
· Automatic Analog Mode Conversion when running on DC layout.
· Decoder Lock for individual programming of multiple decoders in one loco.
· Digitrax “No Worries” Warranty.
Specifications
FX3 CV# |
Function # |
Output Color |
CV49 |
F0/Light Forward (F0F) |
White |
CV50 |
F0/Light Reverse (F0R) |
Yellow |
CV51 |
F1 Function 1 |
Green |
CV52 |
F2 Function 2 |
Violet |
CV113 |
F3 Function 3 |
Brown |
CV114 |
F4 Function 4 |
White/Yellow |
CV115 |
F5 Function 5 |
White/Green |
CV116 |
F6 Function 6 |
White/Blue |
FX3 CV value second digit (hex) |
FX3 effect generated |
x0 |
No effect, normal function control of lead |
x1 |
Random flicker |
x2 |
Mars light |
x3 |
Flashing head light |
x4 |
Single pulse strobe |
x5 |
Double pulse strobe |
x6 |
Rotary beacon simulation |
x7 |
Gyralite |
x8 |
Rule 17 dimmable headlight, dim when F4 is active or locomotive direction is opposite normal direction of travel (NDOT) |
x9 |
FRED or "end of train" light |
xA |
Right ditch light on when loco is running forward and F0 is on. When F2 is on, the right ditch light flashes alternately with the left ditch light to simulate ditch light operation at a grade crossing. |
xB |
Left ditch light. on when loco is running forward and F0 is on. When F2 is on, the left ditch light flashes alternately with the right ditch light to simulate ditch light operation at a grade crossing. |
xC-xF |
Digitrax reserved for effects expansion. |
FX3 CV value first digit (hex) |
How the FX3 effect generated will work |
0x |
Forward direction, ON with function ON, effect phase A |
1x |
Reverse direction, ON with function ON, effect phase B |
2x* |
Non directional effect, ON with function ON, effect phase A |
3x* |
Non directional effect , ON with function ON, effect phase B |
4x* Master Light Switch F0 |
Forward direction, ON with F0 ON & function ON, effect phase A |
5x* Master Light Switch F0 |
Reverse direction, ON with F0 ON & function ON, effect phase B |
6x Master Light Switch F0 |
Special Logic for Fwd Ditch Light or Rule 17 dimming Standard Ditch Light Operation |
7x Master Light Switch F0 |
Special Logic for Rev Ditch Light or Rule 17 dimming Standard Ditch Light Operation |
FX3 CV value first digit (hex) |
How the FX3 effect generated will work |
Ax |
Speed=0, non directional effect, phase A and function qualifier |
Bx |
Speed>0, non directional effect, phase B and function qualifier |
Ex Master Light Switch F0 |
Ditch off phase A Alternate Ditch Operation-Off when running flash on with F2 |
Fx Master Light Switch F0 |
Ditch off phase B Alternate Ditch Operation-Off when running flash on with F2 |
Meaning |
Recommended CV# & CV Value dec/hex |
Effect on Decoder |
Analog Functions Enable/Disable (Not applicable for FX3) |
13: 207/xcF |
All functions F0 though F4 are ON in analog (DC) mode |
Configuration Register |
29:006/x06 |
Advanced 28/128 speed step mode, analog mode conversion enabled |
Keep Alive/Rate |
62:196/xc4 |
High keep-alive for lamps, Rate 4 for approx. 1 sec FX effect rate |
Ditch Light Hold Over Time |
63:064/x40 |
5 Sec Ditch light holdover after F2 is turned OFF |
Function/ Color |
CV# &CV Value dec/hex |
FX3 Effect Generated |
F0 Fwd White |
49:104/x68 |
Rule 17 dimmable headlight, directional |
F0 Rev Yellow |
50:000/x00 |
Normal directional reverse headlight, NO effect used |
F1 Green |
51:106/x6A |
Right Ditch light, directional. F0 & F2 must be ON for this to operate. |
F2 Violet |
52:107/x6b |
Left Ditch Light, directional. F0 & F1 must be ON for this to operate. |
F3 Brown |
113:034/x22 |
MARS light, ON when F3 is ON (If we used {113:050/x32} we would get opposite phase MARS light) |
Static CV value |
How The Static Function Output Will Work |
000/x00 |
On/Off Output controlled by function map |
016/x10 |
On/Off Output controlled by function map |
032/x20 |
Forward qualified On/Off Output |
048/x30 |
Reverse qualified On/Off Output |
064/x40 |
F0 qualified On/Off Output (Master Light Switch F0) |
060/x50 |
F0 qualified On/Off Output (Master Light Switch F0) |
096/x60 |
F0 On in Forward Direction qualified On/Off Output (Master Light Switch F0) |
112/x70 |
F0 On in Reverse Direction qualified On/Off Output (Master Light Switch F0) |
160/xA0 |
Speed=0, non directional qualified On/Off Output |
176/xB0 |
Speed>0, non directional qualified On/Off Output |
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