The dcs50 supports 10 standard slots and the dcs51 and dcs52 support 20, but each has additional slots for up to 2 usersupplied jump throttles external power packs that provide nonpulsed dc power to give speed and direction. Ps314 zephyr xtra power supply not sold separately. View online manual for digitrax zephyr xtra remote control or simply click download button to examine the digitrax zephyr xtra guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. Great deals on digitrax model railroad and train decoders. The bt2 was a simplified throttle with limited capability designed to get people up and running quickly. Dcs51 zephyr xtra operating cheat sheets digitrax, inc. Use zephyr xtra as a starting point for your digitrax loconet system, then add components. Detailed breakdown and comparison of the model train industrys top digital command control dcc systems from tonys trains exchange. The digitrax zephyr is an ideal starter system, particularly for a small layout such as dunes junction or old line corridor. It offers simplified advanced train operation for any size layout and is fully expandable. Digitrax dcc hints and tips updated for 20 tonys train. Wickness models good price on the zephyr xtra uk set. You wont have to start over when you want to do more with your railroad.
Digitrax dcs240 advanced command station micromark. To reset a digitrax decoder to factory defaults the user must set cv08 to a value of 08. It offers simplified advanced train operation for any size layout and. After all, their dcs100 and dcs200 command stations have been around for 20 and 16 years, respectively. The status of a digitrax slot in the command station has no effect on anything much. With digitrax you can run many trains at the same time just like on the real railroad. View and download digitrax zephyr xtra manual online. Digitrax zephyr dcs51 how to change the factory default decoder address. Learn how to program an address and a cv into a mobile decoder with dcs50 and dcs51. The older zephyrdcs50 is not upgradeable to this model dcs51. Take a dcs51, factory reset it sw 39c, send a set slot 3 to speed a0 03 0d 51 and watch a dc loco address 0 go. The zephyr is designed for easy operation and expandability with digitrax loconet. When i try to enter something like cv316 it simply doesnt let me enter in the number.
I have the digitrax zephyr xtra and i am programming an ho scale locomotive. Idea for mounting digitrax ds64 close to circuitron. The big attention grabber is the statement the unit can run up to 400 locos and supports up to 400 throttles. Digitrax dcs51 zephyr xtra command control starter set ex. Dcs51 keeps it simple and still has features real model railroaders want. N scale model trains model train layouts scale models garden railroad train table model training ho trains great hobbies train set. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community. Hostler member john griffin offers a dcc guide to upgrading digitrax controller firmware, if you would like to download a pdf of this information right click on.
Dcs51 allinone command stationboosterthrottle digitrax, inc. Ensure display says page mode press prog key to cycle modes 3. Digitrax command control starter set manual includes. Digital command control dcc systems comparison tonys. Your success with and enjoyment of our products are very important to us. Digitrax dcs51 zephyr extra model railway solutions. Kb629 decoder reset to factory default settings using digitrax zephyr xtra dcs51 or zephyr dcs50 performing factory decoder reset using digitrax zephyr xtra dcs51 or zephyr dcs50overview. Z scale operation click here to view pdf instructions. Digitrax model railroad and train decoders for sale ebay. The digitrax zephyr express digital command control system is an allinone dcc starter set. Lt1 decoder and loconet cable tester zephyr manual digitrax decoder manual 3. An upgraded version of the zepyhr set introduced several years ago, the digitrax zephyr xtra 3. Makes it easy to share the fun of dcc with layout visitors and young operators. Digitrax dcs51 is set at the factory to send 128 speed step mode information because the 128 speed step format provides for the best speed control available.
I bougt a used digitrax zephyr dcs 50 train controler. Zephyr express dcc starter set, australianew zealand. Your zephyr express starter set has several components. Digitrax zephyr xtra digital command control dcc system. Use zephyr express as a starting point for your digitrax loconet system, then add components. It offers simplified advanced train operation for any size layout. Pm42 short circuitautoreversing failure when used with zephyr dcs50 dcs51 the pm42 is designed to control 4 independent power subdistricts that can be set up as either a short circuit manager the factory setting or as an autoreversing controller.
Zephyr dcs50 has been superseded by zephyr xtra dcs51 which is. You will get better informed help with your digitrax controller from the model railway forum, the red one, when you log on, as opposed to the green one, where many of us are, and all makes of controllers are used. So ive just about convinced myself the goto starter for a dccathome is the basic nce powercab, i need a second opinion on why the digitrax zephyr is better or equal in case im missing something. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The digitrax system reduces and simplifies layout wiring. Digitrax dcs 52 zephyr express command control starter set. Digitrax dcs50 zephyr decoder programming instructions v1. Enter the address of the locomotive or consist for a consist, the address will normally be the lead locomotive 3. Digitrax zephyr dcs51 how to clean the full message. Digitrax zephyr dcs51 how to change the factory default. Add features including full readwrite programming, route capability, usb connectivity and separate programming output which lets you run and program at the same time, and youve got. Dcs51 gives you simple to use digitrax complete train control for a great price.
Programming the digitrax zephyr system addressing using the digitrax zephyr system short address changes to change the k4s address on the zephyr system youll need to use ops mode. After all, this is a hobby and it is fun refer to the quick start guide that. Hi im new and was wondering about a digitrax zephyr dcs50 the older model. Just plugin a ur90, or ur92 receiver and add ir andor radio throttles. Use zephyr xtra as an expansion set with digitrax equipment you already have installed. Zephyr xtra keeps it simple and still has features real model railroaders want. The older zephyr had a switch setting that allowed all locomotive addresses to be cleared switch 036. This video is specially for my friend from brazil, vander. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline zephyr express dcc starter set, australianew zealand dig01066 zephyr expressset for australianew zealand. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. The pm42 factory setting for trip current is 3 amps. The more i think about the digitrax capability to update component firmware, the more impressed i am with it. Ps315 power supply to provide power to run your dcs50. Dcs50 dcs51 allinone command stationboosterthrottle.
Cant program higher value cvs with digitrax zephyr xtra. If you have any questions or feedback regarding this advice, please feel free to contact us. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Blast programming with zephyr for tsunami and similar decoders decoder manual instruction. To change the k4s address on the zephyr system youll need to use. Complete guide to consisting tonys off the cuff comments. Senior editor dana kawala shows you some of the systems. Use zephyr express as an expansion set with digitrax equipment you already have installed. Digital command control can seem intimidating, making some novices reluctant to make the switch from directcurrent power packs. Zephyr xtra gives you simple to use digitrax complete train control for a great price. Digitrax zephyr dcs51 how to clean the full message rarawer. The digitrax loconet system incorporates many technologies, including dcc, to give you a system that seamlessly handles all aspects of layout control and model train operation. I would like to program some things sound volume cvs with my loksound intermountain sd402 but i cant enter any cvs that are high like cv316, etc.
The new version dcs51 does not include this switch in the manual, indeed it includes the warning do not change any option switches not listed in the table. Digitrax dcc dcs51 zephyr drawer my friend gws layout control drawer for digitrax dcc components ds64 and dcs51. Why shouldnt i buy a nce powercab instead of a zephyr. This article was last updated on april 26, 2012, 10. Digitrax zephyr, superseded by the zephyr xtra dcs51, which was superseded in 2019 by the zephyr express bt2 buddy throttle. My first dcc system was a digitrax dcs51 zephyr, and to facilitate its use with jmri and withrottle, the zephyr was joined by a digitrax ps3 module.
So, if you want to change the short address thats very simply done by. The zephyr xtra was the first digitrax command station to have this capability. Right now you can update the firmware in their dcs51, dcs210, and dcs240 command stations, ur92 transceiver, lnrp loconet repeater. View online or download digitrax zephyr xtra manual. Digitrax zephyr xtra remote control manual pdf viewdownload. It isnt often that a dcc manufacturer releases a new command station, so the new digitrax dcs240 has drawn interest. Digitrax 2020 dcc dcs52 zephyr express starter set usa edition wpower supply.
Zephyr gives you simple to use digitrax complete train control for a great price. Save digitrax zephyr to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Dcs50 allinone command station, throttle and booster to run your trains. Fritzs dcc notes digitrax command station comparision. I hope it helps you and sorry for my ugly very bad englishg and all other, have lot of fun. Digitrax dcs50 zephyr decoder programming instructions. Zephyr express gives you simple to use digitrax complete train control for a great price. Zephyr xtra has many more exciting features than other comparably priced control systems. Simple, cost effective way to add more throttles to your zephyr xtra set.
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