DCS100
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Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS100This item has been replaced by DCS210 |
Summary: The DCS100 was the workhorse of the advanced Digitrax starter sets for almost two decades. Originally part of the Chief starter set (1996 – 2000), the Chief II (2000 – 2005) and its successor the Super Chief (2005 – 2009) and finally the Super Chief Xtra (2009 – 2016) sets.
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General information | |
Manufacturer | Digitrax
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MSRP | 285 USD290.13 EUR <br />253.85 GBP <br />430.72 AUD <br />384.49 CAD <br /> |
Compare Prices | Latest Prices |
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 | 1996 |
Year EOL | 2010 |
Firmware Upgrade Possible |
Yes |
Predecessor | DB150 |
Successor | DCS210 |
Details
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Integrated Throttle | None |
Throttle Network | LocoNet |
Separate Programming Track |
Yes |
DCC Features
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Extended Addressing | Yes |
CV Readback | Yes |
Supported Consisting Methods |
Advanced, Basic, Universal |
Speed Steps | 28/128 |
Functions | 29 |
Feedback | No |
Zero Stretching | Yes |
Auto Shuffle Train / Signal Speed Control | No |
Booster | |
Max Current | 5 |
Continuous Current | 5 |
Auto Reverse | Yes |
Optoisolated | No |
Input Power Waveform | AC/DC |
History
The 5A DCS100 command station was in production from 1996 to 2016. It was superseded by the DCS210 in 2016.
Included with the following starter sets:
- Super Chief Xtra 5 Amp Duplex Radio Equipped
- Super Chief Xtra 5 Amp Duplex Radio Equipped for Europe
- Super Chief Xtra 5 Amp Chief Simplex Radio Equipped
- Super Chief 5 Amp Super Chief 5 Amp Simplex Radio Equipped
- Chief
- Chief II 5 Amp
- Chief II 5 Amp Simplex Radio Equipped
Features
- Full LocoNet Capability
- Run up to 120 locomotivess and throttles in command station mode
- Provides additional power to run more trains in booster mode
- Can be used as an Intelligent Auto Reversing Booster
- Use with any LocoNet throttle
- Read/Write programming with CV readback
- Two DCC outputs
- Built in 5 Amp Digital Command Control Booster
- Many command station options are user customizable.
- Auto resetting over temperature & short circuit protection.
- User selectable multi-scale operation
- Track Status indicator shows voltage and signal type
- Stabilized Track Drive Output
- Over Voltage Protected
- Auto shutdown if command control drive signal is lost. Prevents runaways.
DCS100 FAQs
- DCS100 Function Command Issues
- Digtrax and Indexed CVs
- Reset Digitrax Command Station
- What does 'Slot=Max' mean on Digitrax?
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- CF
- CFII5A
- Digitrax Hints
- Multiple Unit Consisting/Decoder-Assisted Consisting
- RR-CirKits
- Super Chief
- Super Chief Xtra