DCS50
Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS50![]() |
This item has been replaced by DCS51 |
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 This system has been replaced by DCS51 in 2011.
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General information | |
Manufacturer | Digitrax |
MSRP | 225.00 USD199.54 EUR <br />168.63 GBP <br />314.91 AUD <br />286.58 CAD <br /> |
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Release information | |
Product URL | Product Link |
Manual URL | Manual Link |
Has computer interface | |
Firmware Upgrade Possible | |
Year Released | 2002 |
Year EOL | 2011 |
Predecessor | |
Successor | DCS51 |
Details | |
Integrated Throttle | Knobs and Buttons |
Throttle Network | LocoNet |
Programming Modes | |
Separate Programming Track | |
DCC Features | |
Extended Addressing | Yes |
Max Simultaneous Throttles | |
CV Readback | |
Max Simultaneous Trains | |
Supported Consisting Methods | Advanced, Basic, Universal |
Max Consists | |
Speed Steps | |
Max Switches | |
Functions | |
Feedback | |
Zero Stretching | Yes |
Auto Shuffle Train / Signal Speed Control | |
LocoNumberReadback | |
Booster | |
Max Current | 3 |
Continuous Current | 3 |
Auto Reverse | |
Optoisolated | |
Input Power Waveform |
Description
This command station / booster / throttle combination is what makes up the majority of the Digitrax Zephyr starter set.
Digitrax DCS50 Zephyr Express Starter Set
Despite being an entry-level system, it is expandable via LocoNet to create a comprehensive Digital Command Control system.
Overview
The Zephyr Express set includes
- DCS 52 integrated throttle/command station/booster
- PS315 Power supply included
- LT1 LocoNet cable tester and Decoder test kit
Features
- Three Ampere booster, at 13V for both H0 and N scale operations
- Colour 2.4" LCD display
- Backlit keypad
- Brake/Direction lever
- Speed control knob
- Two and Four digit addresses supported
- Twenty Slots
- Supports up to 20 trains at once, and up to 20 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
- Blast Mode
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
See Also
Other places that reference here
- Videos:Contents
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles - Retired
- Digitrax Products/Retired Starter Sets
- LT1
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra
Related Digitrax Command Stations
- DB100/DB100A/DB100+ (DB100)
- DCS210Plus
- DCS240
- DCS51
- DCS52
- Genesis/Empire Builder (DB150)
- Super Chief 5 Amp (DCS100)
- Super Chief 8 Amp (DCS200)
DCS50 FAQs
See Also
Other places that reference here
- Videos:Contents
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles - Retired
- Digitrax Products/Retired Starter Sets
- LT1
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra