DCS240+
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Digitrax: DCS240+Summary: The Digitrax DCS240+ is an updated version of the DCS240 released in 2016.
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| Manufacturer | Digitrax |
| MSRP | 425 USD432.65 EUR <br />378.55 GBP <br />642.30 AUD <br />573.37 CAD <br /> |
| Check Prices | Latest Prices |
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| Release information | |
| Product URL | Product Link |
| Manual URL | Manual Link |
| Has computer interface | USB |
| Firmware Upgrade Possible | Yes |
| Year Released | 2022 |
| Year EOL | |
| Predecessor | DCS240 |
| Successor | |
| 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, Basic, Universal |
| Max Consists | |
| Speed Steps | 28/128 |
| Max Switches | |
| Functions | 29 |
| Feedback | Yes |
| Zero Stretching | Yes |
| Auto Shuffle Train / Signal Speed Control | No |
| LocoNumberReadback | No |
| Booster | |
| Max Current | 8 |
| Continuous Current | 8 |
| Auto Reverse | Yes |
| Optoisolated | No |
| Input Power Waveform | DC |
History
Replaces the DCS240.
Description and Features
- Supports up to 400 locomotives and throttles.
- On-board USB port.
- Three LocoNet ports
- Supports SoundFX and sound decoder programming using Digitrax SoundLoader app over USB.
- 5amp/8amp Booster with multi-scale capability.
- Built-in booster transponding detection provides Operations Mode CV read back.
- Locomotive reset button.
- EZ route setup button and system editable routes.
- Improved Programming track.
Expanded Slots have been supported since JMRI Test Release 5.3, this feature will appear in the summer 2023 production release (5.4).