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  1. questionCV49-CV56 - FX Special Effects
    Decoders with FX function features have 4 user configurable, independent special effects generators. All current production Digitrax Decoders use FX3 functions so this article is not applicapable to these decoders. CAUTION: Decoders with FX3 function generators use different CVs to control the ...

  2. questionMotor Isolation Protection FX & FX3 Decoders
    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’s functions but the motor will not work. FX decoders will blink the loco's lights when power is first applied to ...

  3. questionFeatures of Series 3 Decoders
    What are the features of Series 3 Decoders? Digitrax Series 3 Decoders have: FX3 Function System Supersonic motor drive for quiet operation Support for all DCC programming methods One-Step decoder factory CV reset Motor isolation protection White or Golden Yellow LEDs on decoders that come ...

  4. questionWhat does FX3 Mean?
    All current Digitrax mobile decoders have FX3: all function outputs incorporate FX generators for prototypical lighting effects full function re-mapping so you can choose which function (F0-F12) controls each function lead

  5. questionWhat are FX Functions?
    Many locomotives feature warning lights that are designed to make a train more visible to the general public. FX Functions are function outputs that incorporate 4 FX generators for prototypical lighting effects such as Mars lights, ditch lights, Pyle Gyra-lights, rotating beacons, single and dou ...

  6. questionRotary Beacon for Athearn MP15 with DH163AT Decoder
    I have a Athearn HO Scale MP15 Soo Line and have installed a DH163 decoder. How do I get the rotary beacon to flash? Function Outputs on the DH163AT The DH163AT is set up at the factory to control six function outputs. The DH163AT is configured to control the forward and reverse lights on the l ...

  7. questionDT402 & DT400 Series Numeric Keypad
    There is a numeric keypad on the DT402/DT400 throttle. The numeric keys on the keypad are primarily related to the throttle mode shown in the LCD’s mode indicator area, but can be used for numeric entry and function control in other modes. For example, when the command station is in the ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. questionProto 2000 E6/E7 Mars Light Installation
    Remove the 8 pin dummy plug from Lifelike Proto 2000 light board. Before installing the decoder in the locomotive, unsolder the yellow wire from pin 2 and re-solder it to pin 3 (empty pin) on the decoder harness plug board. We strongly recommend that you mark the decoder and/or harness so that ...

  10. questionDitch Lights with FX Decoders
    Flashing ditch lights can be set up with several CV's. Using 1.5 Volt Bulbs or LEDs If you use 1.5 V bulbs, you must install a current setting resistor with a minimum value of 100 ohms for each bulb. Typically a 560 ohm 1/4 watt resistor works well for a grain of rice bulb and a 250 ohm 1/4 ...

  11. questionCV50- CV52, CV62-CV63 & CV113-CV116 FX3 Special Light Effects
    Decoders with FX3 features have 8 user configurable, independent special effects generators. All current production Digitrax Decoders use FX3 function features. These are set up by programming CV values as described below. If your decoder is not a Series 3 decoder, please check the spec sheet ...