Challenger (DB100)
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Command Station:
Digitrax: Challenger (DB100)This item has been replaced by DB150 |
Summary: The DB100 (retired in 1995) and DB100A (retired in 1998) supported up to 4.5 amps, while the DB100+ (retired in 1999) supported up to 5amps. All three generations supported multiple scales using a voltage selector switch and have been replaced by the DB150 command station/booster combo.
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General information | |
Manufacturer | Digitrax |
Compare Prices | Latest Prices
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Common Name | Challenger |
Alternative Names | DB100/DB100A/DB100+ |
Product information
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Product URL | External Product Link |
Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
Product Manual File | File Link |
Product Specifications File | File Link |
Year Released | 1993 |
Year EOL | 1995 |
Successor | DB150 |
Details
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Integrated Throttle | None |
Throttle Network | LocoNet |
Separate Programming Track |
No |
DCC Features
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Extended Addressing | No |
Supported Consisting Methods |
Basic |
Zero Stretching | Yes |
Booster | |
Max Current | 4.5 |
Optoisolated | No |
History
This was the first commercial DCC starter set from Digitrax, demonstrated at the National NMRA Convention in 1993 prior to the adoption of the DCC standard.
Features
- Multi Featured Command Control system when used with CT4
- 4.5 amp Multi-Scale booster
- Intelligent Auto-Reverse
- Accepts AC or DC input
- Over Voltage Protected
- Auto-Resetting Over Temperature protection
- Auto-Resetting Over Current protection
- LocoNet
- Auto-Shutdown on loss of command control drive signal
- Dual colour LED indicates and diagnoses signals sent to track
- Track OFF switch allows suspension of track power while input power is still coming in to the booster.
DB100 FAQs
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- CT4
- File:Digitrax DB100.jpg
- LocoNet
- RR-CirKits
- Layout:TazzyTazzy/Devices
- Layout:TazzyTazzy/Devices/Booster 1