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  1. questionDN163M0 - Function Outputs
    The DN163M0 is set up at the factory to control six functions. The unit is prewired with one golden-white LED (shown in figure below) for the headlight and set up as Function 0 (F0F-forward). Function outputs F0F/Yellow, F1/Green, F2/Violet, F3/Brown and F4/White/Yellow are available on the deco ...

  2. questionDH165K0 - Function Outputs
    The DH165K0 is set up at the factory to control six function outputs. The DH165K0 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 facto ...

  3. questionFunction Outputs for DN163A0
    The DN163A0 is set up at the factory to control six functions. The unit is prewired with two golden-white LEDs set up for directional lighting as F0F/F0F+ for the front light and F0R/F0R+ for the rear light. Functions F1 (Green), F2 (Violet), F3 (Brown) and F4 (White/Yellow) can be used by sold ...

  4. questionDZ125 - Function Outputs
    The DZ125 is set up at the factory to control two function outputs. The DZ125 is configured to control the forward and reverse lights on the locomotive through the white lead and yellow lead using Function 0 (F0F-forward and F0R-reverse) for directional lighting. Both function outputs can be e ...

  5. questionDT402 - Controlling Functions
    The DT402 Throttle will control up to 29 functions in walkaround and radio modes. When operating in IR Mode the DT402 throttles will control up to 9 functions (F0-F8). The numeric keypad is always active in the normal Fn operation mode. The functions that are currently on for the active loco w ...

  6. questionDecoder Internal Motor Isolation Protection
    Motor Isolation Protection FX3 decoders have motor isolation protection. If the decoder senses that the motor is not isolated, it will not run the motor. In this case, you will be able to control the loco

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  8. questionDH163 Series - Function Outputs
    The DH163 series decoders are set up at the factory to control six function outputs. The DH163 is configured to control the forward and reverse lights on the locomotive through the white lead and yellow lead using Function 0 (F0F-forward and F0R-reverse) for directional lighting. Functions F1(Gr ...

  9. questionDN163A1 - Function Outputs
    The DN163A1 is set up at the factory to control six functions. The unit is prewired with two golden-white LEDs set up for directional lighting as F0F/F0F+ for the front light and F0R/F0R+ for the rear light. Functions F1 (Green), F2 (Violet), F3 (Brown) and F4 (White/Yellow) can be used by sol ...

  10. questionDCS100 - Firmware Update?
    Q: I have the original DCS100 with the old style non-removable wire connectors. What would I gain with a firmware upgrade? A: Early DCS100s that do not access Functions 9 - 12. If you have a DCS100 that you would like to have updated, please send it to the Digitrax Repair Department for updat ...

  11. questionUT4 - Controlling Functions (Lighting, Couplers, Sounds, etc.)
    UT4 Function Control Keys and How they Work There are 8 physical keys used to control functions F0-F12 on the UT4 throttle. F1 through F6 and F7-F12 share the same keys. You will see F1-F6 in black print and F7-F12 in blue print to remind you that you will need to use the SHIFT key to access ...

  12. questionUT4 - Consisting, MU'ing, or Multiple Unit Operations
    Consisting is the action of linking more than one locomotive or power unit together to be controlled by a single locomotive address. The UT4 is not capable of building or breaking up a consist. This is handled by a throttle or computer program that is able to build and break up consists and ...

  13. questionFunctions Used for Sound Control
    These are the Function buttons for sound control:

  14. questionDT400 Series Throttles - Function Controls
    The DT400 can control Functions 1 - 12. Note: DT400 can access F0-F12 when used with the DCS50 Zephyr or DCS100 Super Chief command station. DT400 can only access F0-F8 when used with a DB150 Super Empire Builder command station. To enter Fn (function) mode: 1. Determine which throttle you wan ...

  15. questionDT402 & DT400 Series Throttles - Controlling Functions For Locomotives In A Consist
    Even though an individual locomotive is part of a consist and you can’t control its speed and direction separately from the consist, you can still control its function outputs independently as follows: 1. Press the LOCO Key and select the address of the locomotive that is a part of consi ...

  16. questionDT402 & DT400 Series Throttle Function Key
    The FUNC Key is used to enter function control mode. Function control mode is the default mode for normal locomotive operation with the DT402/DT400 Series Throttles. Press this key during any throttle task to return to normal loco operation mode with function controls active on the numeric keypad.

  17. questionZephyr - Functions F0-F8
    DCS50 Zephyr can control Functions F0 - F8. Most DCC mobile decoders have function outputs that you can use to control lamps, LEDs, sound, smoke generators and other on/off devices installed in your locomotives. Most locomotives made today come with a head light and sometimes with a rear light ...

  18. questionZephyr - Function Operation Troubleshooting
    If the function you want to operate does not respond, check the following: 1. Is Track Status [4] on? If not press the POWER key to turn it on. 2. Did you select the correct loco? If not, select it now. 3. Is the function you want to use installed in the loco? If not, you may need to install ...

  19. questionZephyr - Functions
    DCS50 Zephyr can control Functions F0 - F8. Most DCC mobile decoders have function outputs that you can use to control lamps, LEDs, sound, smoke generators and other on/off devices installed in your locomotives. Most locomotives made today come with a head light and sometimes with a rear lig ...

  20. questionFunctions on Mobile Decoders
    Digitrax decoders have outputs that can control lamps and other on/off devices installed in your locomotive. These are called functions. Functions are things like: lamps, sound units, smoke units, etc. All Digitrax decoders are equipped with two or more function outputs that are used to turn f ...