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DN163M0 DN163M0
Fits MicroTrains FT Locomotive
Features:
Digitrax LocoMotion
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System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
The Digitrax LocoMotion System makes them run like the real thing, too!
Torque Compensation for smooth as silk silent operation.
128 Speed Step operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used).
Momentum with acceleration and deceleration.
Normal Direction of Travel is user selectable.
Switching Speed feature for easier and faster access to yard speeds.
3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid and max voltage for custom control.
28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control.
Scalable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) with simple setup & 256 level
resolution.
SuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
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Functions for prototypical lighting effects:
Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control.
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more.
Dynamic and Static Qualifiers operate functions based on direction,
F0 on or off, loco direction and F0, and whether loco is moving.
Function Remapping of 14 functions for custom function setup.
Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke.
Advanced Consist Function Controls
Plug N Play design makes installation quick and easy.
Golden-White LED for added realism.
Transponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.
All Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back-read back CV
values right on the mainline.
Decoder Factory CV Reset with or without speed table initialize.
Motor Isolation Protection prevents damage to your loco and decoder.
Basic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
DCC Compatible
FCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant
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Mobile Decoder
DCC Plug N Play
1.5 Amp/2.0 Amp Peak
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Parts List
1 DN163M0 Decoder
1 Instruction sheet
Installation Information
See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, instal-
lation instructions, programming and technical information. Digitrax manuals
and instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the
latest versions, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation
instructions.
Installation Instructions - MicroTrains FT Locomotive
1. Carefully remove the locomo-
tives shell from the frame.
Notice the orientation of the
shell for reinstallation.
Figure 1.
2. Carefully remove the plastic
light shroud by gently prying
up the tabs on either side of
the frame and lifting the plastic
piece off the frame. Figure 2.
3. Slide the factory light board
forward to release it from
under the clips on the locomo-
tive frame. Be careful not to
distort the frame clips as you
slide and lift the light board off
the frame. Figure 2.
4. Place the small piece of kapton
tape provided with the decoder
on the loco frame, wrapping it
around the sides as indicated in
the Figure 3. The tape should
cover the side of the frame to
insulate the motor clips from
the frame. Trim the tape so it
does not interfere with motor
brush caps.
5. Align the notches in the sides
of the DN163M0 decoder
board over the frame clips.
(See Figure 3.) Be careful to
insert the brass motor clips
inside the plastic motor bracket
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Figure 1:
Remove loco shell
Light Board
Frame Clips
Light shroud
Insulating tape
under decoder
Figure 2: Remove plastic light
shroud, slide board forward to remove board
Figure 3: Place insulating tape on frame.
Motor bracket
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Press down and slide the board
back and under the frame clips
to lock the board in place. Be
careful to keep the motor clips
between the bracket and the
motor brush caps on both sides
of the locomotive and not
bend them. Replace the light
shroud. Figure 4.
6. Place the locomotive on the
track, select address 03 on
your throttle and apply power.
If the motor does not respond but you can control the lights, check the
installation for motor short circuits. For this installation, be sure the kapton
tape is preventing contact between the frame and brass motor clips.
7. Digitrax decoders are set up with configuration variable (CV) default values
so you can run your locomotive right away using address 03. See the
Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete instructions on setting up the CVs
for customizing your locomotives performance characteristics.
Installation Notes:
1. Do not exceed the decoders 500mA total function output rating.
2. To use a function output with an inductive (coil) type load, see the Digitrax
Decoder Manual for more information to avoid damage to the decoder.
3. See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for full details of wiring 12-16V lamps,
1.5V lamps, and LEDs. Lamps that draw more than 80 mA when running
require a 22 ohm 1/4 watt resistor in series with the directional light func-
tion lead to protect the decoder.
Customizing Your Decoder
Your Digitrax decoder is ready to run and will operate using address 03 with no
additional programming. For a more prototypical railroading experience, your
decoder can be customized for your specific locomotive by programming some
of the Configuration Variables, or CVs, available. See the Digitrax Decoder
Manual or the Digitrax web site for more information.
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Insulating tape
under decoder
Figure 4: Place the
DH163M0 board on the frame.
Motor Clips
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Changing the Decoder Address
The first CV most people change is the decoder address so that the loco can be
independently controlled with its own unique address. All Digitrax decoders
are shipped with CV01 (AD2), the two digit address, set to 03. See your Starter
Set Manual for complete programming instructions. Following is a brief
description of how to change the decoder address with a DT series throttles.
1. Place the loco on the programming track. Go into Program Mode on your
system. On DT400 press
PROG
. On DT300, DT100 & DT200 press
RUN/STOP & FN/F0.
2. Choose AD2 for 2 digit addressing or AD4 for 4 digit addressing (DT300 &
DT400). (Ad for DT100 & DT200, see set manual for 4 digit instructions).
3. Choose the address you want to set up for the decoder.
4. Complete address programming. On DT400 press
ENTER
. On DT300,
DT100 & DT200 press
SEL
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Note: CV29 must also be programmed to enable 4 digit addressing, this is
done automatically by the DT300 & DT400 but not on earlier throttles.
Digitrax LocoMotion
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System
Your locomotives look like the real thing, now you can make them run like the
real thing, too. Digitrax decoders incorporate torque compensation for smooth
as silk operation. You can also program CVs that control momentum, 3 step
and 128 step speed tables, switching speed, normal direction of travel,
scaleable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax
LocoMotion System.
Momentum-CCV03 & CV04
Momentum is part of the LocoMotion System. Acceleration is controlled by
CV03 and deceleration by CV04. Both come from the factory set to 000/x00. A
range of 000/x00/ to 031/x1F is available for both accel and decel. We recom-
mend that you try CV03:003/x03 and CV04:000/x00 as a starting point for
experimenting with momentum.
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Speed Tables-H
How the Loco Responds to the Throttle
With Digitrax LocoMotion, there are two types of speed tables: 3 Step
Tables and High Resolution 28 Step Tables. Please see your Digitrax Decoder
Manual for a discussion of the 28 Step Tables. The 3 Step Tables are set up by
programming 3 CVs: Start Voltage (CV02), Mid point Voltage (CV06) and
Max Voltage (CV05). These values are set at 000/x00 at the factory. All have a
range of values from 000/x00 to 255/xFF. We recommend the following CV
values as a starting point for experimenting with speed tables in the MicroTrain
FT locomotive.
Other LocoMotion
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Features: Switching Speed, Normal Direction of
Travel & Scaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) Features
Switching speed is controlled by CV54. The factory setting is 000/x00 for
OFF. To turn on the switching speed feature, program CV54 to a value of
001/x01. When this feature