Having issues with intermittent operation of a multifunction decoder? 😩
The cause may not be obvious: RailCom.
Older decoders manufactured prior to the introduction of RailCom may experience issues when the RailCom cut out is active. Recent command stations and boosters may have RailCom active by default.
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More information regarding the PECO Unifrog.
In this case, the #6 C83 Crossing. As always, behaves like an Insulfrog as delivered, but can be wired as an Electrofrog.
Powering the frogs will require a DPDT switch, or a pair of devices to control the phase of each of the outer frogs.
https://dccwiki.com/PECO_Unifrog/Unifrog_Diamond_Crossing
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Hornby Railway's Zero1 was the first Command Control system built around a custom microcontroller from Texas Instruments. The Zero1 name was chosen to reflect that it was a Digital system. Introduced in the UK in 1979, it quickly became a dominant command control system.
DCC Wiring: Twisting the Power Bus.
One topic that gets the electrons moving... Yes, twisting helps but it has nothing to do with the usual reasoning promoting it. 😎
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Throttle Networks: LocoNet
LocoNet, used by Digitrax to communicate between throttles, command stations, boosters and other accessories. Interfaces are available to allow a computer to interface with LocoNet. Several other DCC Manufacturers also employ LocoNet as their throttle network.
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Throttle Networks: CAN Bus
The Control Area Network (CAN) bus is a two-wire communications network originally designed for automotive use. Low-cost, robust and easily-implemented as a layout control bus. Ideal for model rail applications.
Used with LCC (Layout Command Control), MERG's CBUS and by Zimo.
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Throttle Networks: TBUS
TBUS (Throttle Bus), was developed by CVP Products as the throttle network for their EasyDCC system. This system uses RG58 or RG59 coaxial cable between fascia plates.
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Another Throttle Network is XpressNet
XpressNet is the throttle bus used by Lenz. Originally called X-Bus.
XPressNet is a serial protocol built on RS485. Other manufacturers also implement XPressNet for their DCC systems.
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ESU has released an update for their LokProgrammer software.
Version 5.2.8 is available for download at their website.
https://dccwiki.com/LokProgrammer/Software_Revisions
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DCCWiki covers a wide range of topics related to Digital Command Control (DCC) and railroad modelling. Here are some of the topics you can find on DCCWiki:
1. Introduction to DCC
2. Selecting a DCC System
3. Wiring for DCC
4. Decoders
5. Command Station Configuration
6. DCC Standards
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