DCS52

Command Station:

Digitrax: 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.

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General information
Manufacturer	Digitrax
Compare Prices	Latest Prices
Product information
Product URL	External Product Link
Product Manual URL	External Product Link
Year Released	2019
Has computer interface	USB 2.0
Firmware Upgrade Possible	Yes
Details
Integrated Throttle	Knobs and Buttons
Throttle Network	LocoNet
DCC Features
Extended Addressing	Yes
Supported Consisting Methods	Advanced, Basic, Universal
Zero Stretching	Yes
Booster
Max Current	3
Continuous Current	3

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Description

This command station / booster / throttle combination is what makes up the majority of the Digitrax Zephyr Express starter set.

Digitrax DCS52 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

DCS52 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

Firmware Updates

Digitrrax releases firmware updates for the DCS52.

The most recent is Version 0.9.

Allows option switch OPSW12 to invert the background and foreground colours. Power cycle to reboot the DCS52 after changing OPSW12 to execute any change.
Update Instructions
0.9 Firmware
Downloads link

JMRI Support

See their support page at https://www.jmri.org/help/en/html/hardware/loconet/Digitrax.shtml

Digitrax Zephyr Demonstration Video

Digitrax Zephyr Express

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