Digital Command Train Control System
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Bachmann are pleased to introduce a low cost Digital Command Control System (DCC).
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The E-Z Command® digital command controller.
Developed in partnership with Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Bachmann has introduced the latest Digital technology to bring you a DCC system which is both easy to use and affordable.
The E-Z Command® allows the operator to digitally control speed, lighting and direction of multiple locomotives.
Unlike other complicated DCC systems E-Z Command® simplifies the programming process of the locomotives with one button, main-track, programming.
Available both as a seperate controller or as part of two digital train sets, the E-Z Command® system is sure to command its place as part of your model railway.
Features include:
- Plug and play compatibility with all DCC systems
- One-Button on-track programming
- Plug-in wiring
- Separate wall transformer
- Digitally controlled speed, direction and lighting of
all locomotives from any manufacture DCC-equipped - 128 speed steps for smooth operation
- Built-in control for existing analogue locomotives
Setting up The E-Z Command® digital command controller
Sockets on the unit:
- 16 volt input. Use the 1 amp plug in power supply provided.
- Output to track
- I/O socket - connect further devices using industry standard ‘X-Bus’ protocol
- Input from Bachmann analogue controller to control the one analogue train
Programming a train to an address button:
By default, a new decoder-fitted locomotive will have an address of 3.
- Activate the locomotive by running a short distance.
- Press button 3 (ie its existing address)
- Keeping button 3 depressed, press STOP - the Power LED is now flashing quickly
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Press the button for the address the locomotive
is to be coded to - the locomotive
moves lightly to indicate its response and the power LED is now flashing slowly. - Press the STOP button.
Programming direction of running:
On Digital systems, forward and reverse are relative to the locomotive and not the track. It is possible to select the direction that the train will move as ‘forwards’ by
- Activate the locomotive by running a short distance.
- Press button 3 (ie its existing address)
- Keeping button 3 depressed, press STOP - the Power LED is now flashing quickly
- Press the other direction button
- Press the STOP button
Functions:
Press the yellow Function button. The button toggles the selection on and off.
The flashing LEDs adjacent to the button indicates the train under control.
F10 switches the basic lights function on and off. On most decoders this is directional and is useful guide to the direction that a train will move when the control knob is turned.
F1 to F8 control further functions on customer fitted advanced specification decoders
Digital and analogue:
The unit can operate:
- Nine digital trains as 1 to 9 and one analogue as 10 or, using the item 46605 controller as a plug in
- Ten digital trains as 1 to 10 and one analogue controlled separately by the 46605.
Running multiple trains:
One train can be started and left runnig whilst control is moved to a second.
The first will run in ‘background’ on the settings it was given. Control may be moved back to the first, the second then running in background. ‘Double heading’ is possible by allocating the same address to two locomotives.
Using one digital 46605 and one analogue 46605 both are fully controllable.
Remember - the system relies on you to prevent crashes - STOP button cuts power to the track but trains will resume their existing speeds and direction when the STOP button is released.
The limiting factor to multiple operation is the power available at the track. The 1 amp power unit has enough power to operate two trains simultaneously.
