NMRA DCC Plug for Multifunction Decoders
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Summary: The NMRA has defined several plugs for use with DCC, such as the 4, 6 and 8 pin plugs
The NMRA DCC Plug is one of the standard plugs used for Locomotive Interfaces. It most commonly refers to the 8 Pin DCC Plug 8-pin version but there are other versions.
- 1X6, 6-Pin Plug, 750mA capacity. N scale or larger.
- 2X4, 8-Pin Plug, (typical HO scale plug), 1.5A capacity
- 2X2, 4-Pin Plug, typically found in O and Large Scale equipment. Four Amp capacity.
Also see the page on Locomotive Interfaces for more details.
| Pin # | Small (1X6) | Medium (2X4) | Large (2X2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orange | Orange | Grey |
| 2 | Grey | Yellow | Orange |
| 3 | Red | Option | Black |
| 4 | Black | Black | Red |
| 5 | White | Grey | N/A |
| 6 | Yellow | White | N/A |
| 7 | N/A | Blue | N/A |
| 8 | N/A | Red | N/A |