DCS51
Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS51This item has been replaced by DCS52 |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 an integrated throttle for controlling locomotives as well as stationary decoders. Has been replaced by DCS52 in 2019.
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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 |
Product information
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Product URL | External Product Link |
Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
Year Released | 2011 |
Year EOL | 2019 |
Predecessor | DCS50 |
Successor | 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 |
History
The predecessor was the DCS50 and was released in 2002. This unit has since been replaced by DCS52 in 2019.
Description
This command station / booster / throttle combination is what makes up the majority of the Digitrax Zephyr Xtra starter set.
Digitrax DCS51 Zephyr Xtra Starter Set
Despite being an entry-level system, it is expandable via LocoNet to create a comprehensive Digital Command Control system.
Overview
The Zephyr Xtra set includes
- DCS 52 integrated throttle/command station/booster
- 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
- Integrated USB Interface
- 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.
Jump Ports
Like the previous Zephyrs, one or two DC power packs can be used as throttles to control up to 2 locomotives via the Jump Ports.
Addressing
The Zephyr Express 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/DCS52.shtml
Digitrax Zephyr Demonstration Video
DCS51 FAQs
- AR1 with Digitrax Zephyr Xtra
- 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
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- Videos:Contents
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles - Retired
- Digitrax Products/Retired Starter Sets
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra