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4.8. Programming track
You can use the programming track
to read out and program vehicles decoders for the DCC format
to program the addresses of vehicles decoders for the mfx format and to read out their UID
Please have a look into the decoder´s manual to find out which programming modes can be
used and which parameters can be set.
Please not: It is not possible to program pure Motorola vehicle decoders on the programming
track, as this format does not provide this programming mode. Motorola decoders have to be
programmed on the main track according to the manufacturer´s specifications.
In order to make settings for the decoder on the programming track you need:
a piece of rails, which you connect to the programming track connection "Prog" of your
RedBox by means of the included connecting cable
an EasyControl device with software status 2.0 or higher (e.g.. LokControl, HandControl,
HandControl 2) or
a PC with software CV-Navi or a control software supporting the programming of decoders or
a mobile Android device (smartphone, tablet) with app "EasyControl Android", connected viy
a Raspberry Pi to the RedBox
Attention:
When integrating the programming track into your layout (e.g. as siding) you have to make
sure that both rails are disconnected from the rest of your layout.
If not, the connection for the programming track possibliy will be damaged!
Moreover, you would program every DCC decoder on your model railway.
4.9. Power supply for control devices
The power for your RedBox is supplied by an AC power pack (included in the scope of supply).
One AC power pack can handle the central unit and up to four additional control units. To use
more, a separate AC power pack can be connected to the BusControl.
Connect the power pack to the connection "12 V ~" on the rear side of the RedBox and the
power socket. As soon as the RedBox is ready for operation, the red LED on the front side lights
up.
Hint: The power pack supply the RedBox and up to four additional control units only, but not the
booster integrated in the versions "Booster" or "Booster-R". For supplying the integrated booster
(and rails) you need a transformer or a power supply unit.
→ Section 4.5.: Integrated booster
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