Digitrax
Manufacturer: Digitrax
Summary: Manufactures a complete line of DCC products - everything from the power supply to decoders. Digitrax is one of the few manufacturers that has transponding integrated into their complete line of products.
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| Phone | +1-850-872-9890 |
| Fax | +1-850-872-9557 |
| Main URL | Main URL |
| URL to manuals | Product Manuals |
| Address | Digitrax, Inc2443 Transmitter RdPanama City, FL 32404-3157USA |
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| Device Types | Booster, Command Station, Mobile Decoder, Other, Power Supply, Stationary Decoder, Throttle |
Getting started with Digitrax
For those just getting started with Digitrax products, or want a quick over view, we highly suggest that you read the Digitrax primer. It reviews basics the basics of the Digitrax system so that you can easily compare it with other DCC systems out there.
Products Offered
Digitrax offers a large number of products. Please the Digitrax Products page for details.
Description
For those just getting started with Digitrax products, or want a quick over view, we highly suggest that you read the Digitrax primer. It reviews basics the basics of the Digitrax system so that you can easily compare it with other DCC systems out there.
Products Offered
Digitrax offers a large number of products. Please the Digitrax Products page for details.
See Also
- Digitrax FAQs
- Digitrax Hints - Information on Digitrax products
- Digitrax Decoder Selection Guide - Help you match decoders to brands / models of engines.
- Contact Digitrax
- Firmware updates
References this manufacturer
Digitrax FAQs
Q: Throttle Battery Voltage
Digitrax Throttles
For proper operation the battery voltage should not be allowed to drop below 7.2V. When battery voltage reaches that level, the 9V battery should be replaced, to ensure optimum operation of the throttle.
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Edit FAQ Related Manufacturer: Digitrax Categories: Throttle
Q: Digtrax and Indexed CVs
There should be no issues setting an Indexed CV using a DT402, DT500 or DT602 throttle with a Digitrax Command Station.
JMRI with a LocoNet interface such as the Digtrax PR3/PR4 or a LocoBuffer will also work.
Issues are found with the following command stations:
Do not attempt to write an indexed CV with the following:
- DCS50 Zephyr
- DCS51 Zephyr Xtra
- DCS52 Zephyr Express
- Or a DT400 throttle used with a
Edit FAQ Related Articles: CV, Configuration Variable/Indexed Configuration Variables Related Manufacturer: Digitrax, RR-CirKits Categories: Command Station, Computer Interface, Programming
Q: Auto Reversing Tips
The PM42 or AR1 require a short circuit. This requires a good current flow across the gaps between the reversing section and normal sides for them to act.
It is poor practice to have gaps immediately behind a turnout, relying on the switch rails to supply current to the frog and point rails leading toward the reversing section. If possible a short isolated section connected to the main track bus should be inserted between the turnout and the loop
On long reversing sections too few track feeders from the auto-reversing unit can lead to same problem. Additional feeders should be used to reduce resistance of the rails and their joints which can lead to erratic operation.
For proper operation the wheel tread of the vehicle must make contact across the gap simultaneously to create the necessary short circuit required to trigger the phase reversal. Avoid insulated rail joiners which are proud of the rail head, or those which are level with the rail head. These will prevent the wheel's tread from contacting both sides of the gap and completing the circuit.
Edit FAQ Related Articles: Auto Reverser, Digitrax PM42, Power Bus, Track Wiring, AR1 with Digitrax Zephyr Xtra, Digitrax AR1 Related Manufacturer: Digitrax
Categories: Auto Reverser, Trackwork, Wiring
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