Inc HO 6-Function DCC Decoder - Manual

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Complete Train Control

Run Your Trains, Not Your Track!

DH165A0

Fits Athearn, Genesis, Kato,

Stewart, Atlas & Other

HO Locomotives

Features:

n Accepts Plug-in SFX SoundBug

sound modules

n Regulated Headlights:convenient no-resistor install of LEDs and lamps.

n Digitrax LocoMotion

System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.

The Digitrax LocoMotion System makes them run like the real thing, too!

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.

n Scalable Speed Stabilization with simple setup & 1024 level resolution.

n SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.

n FX

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

n Circuit Board Replacement design makes installation quick and easy.

n Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.

Compatible with digital surround sound systems

n All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back-read back CV

values right on the mainline.

n Decoder Factory CV Reset with or without speed table initialize.

n Motor Isolation Detection prevents damage to your decoder.

n Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting

n 2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing

HO Scale

Mobile Decoder

Circuit Board Replacement

SFX SoundBug

compatible

1.25 Amp/2 Amp Peak

6 FX

Functions, 0.5 Amp

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Complete Train Control Run Your Trains, Not Your Track! HO Scale DH165A0 Fits Athearn, Genesis, Kato, Stewart, Atlas & Other HO Locomotives Mobile Decoder Circuit Board Replacement SFX SoundBugTM compatible 1.25 Amp/2 Amp Peak 6 FX3 Functions, 0.5 Amp Features: n n n n n n n n n n n n n Accepts Plug-in SFX SoundBugTM sound modules Regulated Headlights:convenient no-resistor install of LEDs and lamps. Digitrax LocoMotion® System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
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Complete Train Control Run Your Trains, Not Your Track! Parts List 1 DH165A0 Decoder 1 Instruction sheet Installation Information See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, installation instructions, programming and technical information. Digitrax manuals and instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the latest versions, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation instructions.
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2443 Transmitter RD Panama City, FL 32404 www.digitrax.com T F 850-872-9890 850-872-9557 Installation Notes: 1. Do not exceed the decoder’s 500mA total function output rating. 2. To use a function output with an inductive (coil) type load, see the Digitrax Decoder Manual for more information to avoid damage to the decoder. 3. See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for full details of wiring 12-16V lamps, 1.5V lamps, and LEDs.
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Complete Train Control Run Your Trains, Not Your Track! Digitrax LocoMotion® System Your locomotives look like the real thing, now you can make them run like the real thing, too. Digitrax decoders incorporate torque compensation for smooth as silk operation. You can also program CVs that control momentum, 3 step and 128 step speed tables, switching speed, normal direction of travel, scaleable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax LocoMotion System.
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2443 Transmitter RD Panama City, FL 32404 www.digitrax.com T F 850-872-9890 850-872-9557 Other LocoMotion® Features: Switching Speed, Normal Direction of Travel & Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) Features Switching speed is controlled by CV54. The factory setting is 000 for OFF. To turn on the switching speed feature, program CV54 to a value of 001. When this feature is on, use F6 to activate and deactivate switching speed.
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Complete Train Control Run Your Trains, Not Your Track! Functions on the DH165A0 The DH165A0 is set up at the factory to control six function outputs. The DH165A0 is configured to control the forward-headlight F0F/white lead and reverse-headlight F0R/yellow lead for directional lighting. These two headlight function leads are current regulated for LEDs or lamps, with factory setting of approx 15mA, with no resistors required. Cut the ADJ link to increase headlight current to approx 30mA- see fig 4.
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2443 Transmitter RD Panama City, FL 32404 www.digitrax.com T F 850-872-9890 850-872-9557 Function Mapping Function remapping allows you to program the function outputs of your decoder to be controlled by selected function keys on your throttle. Please consult the Digitrax Decoder Manual or web site for information on function remapping. Master Light Switch Each of the six function outputs can be programmed to turn on and off with the F0 ON/OFF key on your throttle, creating a Master Light Switch.
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DH165A0 Fits Athearn Genesis, Kato, Stewart, Atlas &Other Locomotives Super EMPIRE BUILDER TM Available 0 0 0 0 Computer Interface Decoder Programmer Sound Programmer Made in U.S.A. www.digitrax.