DCS50
Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS50This item has been replaced by DCS51, DCS52 |
Summary: This command station/booster is considered an entry-level system, yet it is fully expandable using Digitrax's LocoNet throttle network. This unit includes and integrated throttle for controlling locomotives as well as stationary decoders. This system has been replaced by DCS51 in 2011.
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Manufacturer | Digitrax
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MSRP | 225.00 USD229.05 EUR <br />200.41 GBP <br />340.04 AUD <br />303.55 CAD <br /> |
Compare Prices | Latest Prices
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UPC Number | 5266701034 |
Product information
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Product URL | External Product Link |
Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
Year Released | 2002 |
Year EOL | 2011 |
Successor | DCS51, DCS52 |
Details
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Integrated Throttle | Knobs and Buttons |
Throttle Network | LocoNet |
DCC Features
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Extended Addressing | Yes |
Supported Consisting Methods |
Advanced, Basic, Universal |
Zero Stretching | Yes |
Booster | |
Max Current | 3 |
Continuous Current | 3 |
Description
This command station / booster / throttle combination is what makes up the majority of the Digitrax Zephyr starter set.
Digitrax DCS50 Zephyr Starter Set
Despite being an entry-level system, it is expandable via LocoNet to create a comprehensive Digital Command Control system.
Overview
The Zephyr set includes
- DCS 50 integrated throttle/command station/booster
- PS315 Power supply included
- LT1 LocoNet cable tester and Decoder test kit
- Zephyr Manual
- Digitrax Decoder Manual
Features
- 2.5 Ampere booster, at 13V for both H0 and N scale operations
- Brake/Direction lever
- Speed control knob
- Two and Four digit addresses supported
- Ten Slots
- Functions: F0 – F10
- Supports up to 10 trains at once, and 10 throttles.
Addressing
The Zephyr features Address 00 for control of a non-decoder equipped locomotive.
- More than 9000 addresses available
- Two / Four Digit Addressing
- 0-127 Primary Addresses
Consisting
- Universal consisting, including a locomotive on Address 00
- Advanced Consisting
- Basic Consisting
Decoder Programming
- Built in read and write programmer
Programming Modes
- Direct
- Paged
- Register Mode
- Operations Mode
JMRI Support
See their support page at https://www.jmri.org/help/en/html/hardware/loconet/Digitrax.shtml
Digitrax Zephyr Demonstration Video
DCS50 FAQs
- DCS51 Cheat Sheet
- Digitrax Zephyr and the PM42 Quad Power Manager's Settings
- Reset a Digitrax Zephyr
- Upgrading to a Digitrax Zephyr Express from a Zephyr or Zephyr Xtra
- What does 'Slot=Max' mean on Digitrax?
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- Booster
- Videos:Contents
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles - Retired
- Digitrax Products/Retired Starter Sets
- LT1
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra
Related Digitrax Command Stations
- Challenger (DB100)
- DB150
- DCS100
- Super Chief 8 Amp (DCS200)
- DCS210
- DCS210+ (DCS210Plus)
- DCS240
- DCS240+
- DCS51
- DCS52
DCS50 FAQs
- DCS51 Cheat Sheet
- Digitrax Zephyr and the PM42 Quad Power Manager's Settings
- Reset a Digitrax Zephyr
- Upgrading to a Digitrax Zephyr Express from a Zephyr or Zephyr Xtra
- What does 'Slot=Max' mean on Digitrax?
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- Booster
- Videos:Contents
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles - Retired
- Digitrax Products/Retired Starter Sets
- LT1
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra