Digitrax

Manufacturer: Digitrax

Summary: Manufacturer of a complete line of DCC products – Everything from Starter Sets to function, multifunction and accessory decoders.

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General information
Phone	+1-850-872-9890
Fax	+1-850-872-9557
Email
CV8 ID#
Main URL	Main URL
URL to manuals	Product Manuals
Address	Digitrax, Inc. 2443 Transmitter Rd Panama City, FL 32404-3157 USA
Date Opened	1993
Date Closed
Successor
Device Types	Other, Booster, Command Station, Mobile Decoder, Power Supply, Stationary Decoder, Throttle

Getting started with Digitrax

For those just getting started with Digitrax products, or want a quick over view, we highly suggest reading the Digitrax primer. It reviews basics the basics of the Digitrax system so that one can easily compare with other DCC systems out there.

Manufacturer ID # 129

Products Offered

Digitrax offers a large number of products. Please the Digitrax Products page for details.

• Multifunction Decoders
• Function Decoders
• Accessory Decoders
• Command Stations
• Boosters
• Starter Sets
• Power Management
• Occupancy Detection

See Also

• Digitrax FAQs
• Digitrax Hints - Information on Digitrax products
• Digitrax Decoder Selection Guide - Help you match decoders to brands / models of engines.
• Contact Digitrax
• Firmware updates

References to this Manufacturer

• 5240005
• 5240025
• 5240045
• AR1
• AR1 with Digitrax Zephyr Xtra

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Digitrax FAQs

Q: Can Two Digitrax Zephyr be used on the Same Layout

Short Answer: NO.

Longer Answer: Yes, provided the following conditions are met:

1. Only one Zephyr is functioning as the command station
2. The other Zephyr is configured to operate in Booster/Throttle Only mode
   1. This is done using Option Switches, consult the Zephyr manual
3. The layout is split into two Booster Districts
   1. See the Power Management article for more detail

If additional power is required, adding an additional booster may be more cost effective. Additional throttles can be added via LocoNet if that is desired.

Edit FAQ Related Articles: DCS Option Switches, Digitrax Starter Sets, Power Management Related Manufacturer: Digitrax Categories: Booster District, Command Station, DCC

Q: I cannot Connect to a LNWI

The LocoNet Wireless Interface (LNWI) is limited to four connections.

Unfortunately, it does not release a connection after a period of inactivity by that device. The only way to release the connection so another wireless throttle can be added to the network is by power cycling the LNWI.

If there are only four wireless devices which connect to the LNWI, this limitation is not an issue. When visiting operators use their devices as a wireless throttles, it may not connect, or the connection will remain until the LNWI is powered down.

Edit FAQ Related Articles: Simplex, Duplex and Infrared, Wireless Throttles Related Manufacturer: Digitrax Categories: Throttle Network

Q: Encoder Replacements for Digitrax Throttles

The encoders used in Digitrax throttles can fail through use. They can be replaced using the following parts.

If you know of other throttles and replacements for their encoders, please add them to this FAQ.

Encoders

DT100

If the rotary encoder fails, it can be replaced by a Bourns Rotary Encoder Mechanical 3315, part number 3315Y-001-006L. Most electronics suppliers will have this part.

DT40x

If the rotary encoder fails, it can be replaced by a Bourns Rotary Encoder Mechanical 24PPR part number PEC12R-4220F-S0024-ND. Most electronics suppliers will have this part. The Bourns PEC11R-4215F-S0024 is similar, but with a metal shaft.

There are other types which lack the detent, which is the -4020F- variant.

The knobs can also be replaced with larger versions. The originals used by Digitrax have a tight press fit on the shaft.

Unknown

The encoders used in the DT5xx and DT6xx series are unknown. If you can provide this information, please do so.

Edit FAQ Related Articles: Digitrax Hints Related Manufacturer: Digitrax Categories: Throttle

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