DCS240
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Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS240 |
This item has been replaced by DCS240+ |
Summary: The DCS240 Advanced Command Station lets your LocoNet System run up to 400 locos and 400 throttles. This command station has full read/write programming, route capability, USB connectivity, and the separate programming output allows trains to run on mainline while another decoder is being programmed individually on a separate track.
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| General information | |
| Manufacturer | Digitrax |
| MSRP | 390.00 USD397.02 EUR <br />347.37 GBP <br />589.41 AUD <br />526.15 CAD <br /> |
| Check Prices | Latest Prices |
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| Release information | |
| Product URL | Product Link |
| Manual URL | Manual Link |
| Has computer interface | USB 2.0 |
| Firmware Upgrade Possible | Yes |
| Year Released | 06/2016 |
| Year EOL | 2022 |
| Predecessor | DCS100 |
| Successor | DCS240+ |
| Details | |
| Integrated Throttle | None |
| Throttle Network | LocoNet |
| Programming Modes | |
| Separate Programming Track | Yes |
| DCC Features | |
| Extended Addressing | Yes |
| Max Simultaneous Throttles | |
| CV Readback | No |
| Max Simultaneous Trains | |
| Supported Consisting Methods | Advanced, Universal |
| Max Consists | |
| Speed Steps | 28/128 |
| Max Switches | |
| Functions | 30 |
| Feedback | |
| Zero Stretching | Yes |
| Auto Shuffle Train / Signal Speed Control | |
| LocoNumberReadback | No |
| Booster | |
| Max Current | 8 |
| Continuous Current | 8 |
| Auto Reverse | |
| Optoisolated | |
| Input Power Waveform | DC |
Description
Important: This command station only accepts DC power from a power supply. Digitrax recommends their PS514 or equivalent power supply.
Features
- 5 or 8 Amps, depends on power supply and connection
- 400 Loco Addresses / 400 Throttles Supported.
- Auto reset over temperature and short circuit protection
- Hardware EZ routes and Loco Reset
- Integrated USB for Computer Support
- Over-Voltage Protected
- Auto shutdown when command control signal is lost to prevent “runaway” trains