The quality construction of unitrack and reliable rail connection provided by the unijoiner assure that the dcc signal is dependably transmitted. Dcc wiring clinic 25 summary dcc wiring is different from dc blocks and cab control in consideration of wiring methods, but many of the same basic rules for electrical gaps etc. I started the dcc period with a rocofleschmann multimaus and the basic station and it was perfect for the begining but i wanted more very fast. The ds51k1 is designed specifically to be used with kato nscale unitrack turnouts only.
But most of the devices on the market assume a simple. Because of its broad range of features traincontroller is perfectly suited for beginners and professional model railroaders. Im installing nce switchkats on the 12 kato turnouts in the staging yard on my model railroad. Please see the software page for other software relating to trains at a more general level. Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing builtin warm white led can be disabled up to 3 outputs leds may be controlled separately builtin resistors just connect leds can function as an nmra signal decoder each output individually dimmable. Other software, allows for train control and acts like a cab. Atlas is every bit a rival to kato, yet theyre actually affordable. Jmri, the java model railroad interface is a collaborative, opensource effort to develop a javabased suite of tools for model railroad computer control. Film 1 using unitrack with a dcc system film 2 dcc control of unitrack. How to install and program nce switchkats on your model. N scale dcc products n scale model trains fifer hobby. Joe, theres no doubt the kato dcc switch machines will work. I have atlas 260 mogul and that thing is downright amazing.
Higher currents heavier power wiring, and overload protection must work. The current required rises with the number of locos running simultaneously. The latest kato catalog lists 5 different train controllers. With powerful and easytolearn editing tools, even inexperienced. Twin control with press switch functions, 17 button keyboard, wide function lcd screen display and a 4 amp transformer plus the capabilities of registering 254 locomotive addresses as well as 255 accessory addresses, and that includes point control. Jul 25, 2010 i have a layout that i put together myself with kato track. Yes, kato is more expensive but your user experience is also multiplied with kato products thus making you feel like your money was well invested in a product thats worth it.
The k1d4 is a 4function nscale dropin decoder designed for kato and. Feb 09, 2015 this 4 x 6 ft layout demonstrates the possibilities of dcc automation. Home european model railways kato kato n unitrack kato unitrack help section using kato unitrack with dcc. You can use the jmri toolset as the starting point for developing your open model railroad control applications, or use their higher level applications suite idrectly. By this, i mean, once a decoder has been properly installed in a locomotive, the locomotive can operate on any dcc system right then and there, without any need make any changes to the decoder programming. Kato point motors run on 12v dc power which is supplied from the kato controller. Katos smart device controller is designed to make it easy to use wirefree, walk around control for your home layout by turning your smart phone. Dcc systems welcome to the nce information station. Digital command control dcc decoder programming is what makes your dcc decoder installation unique to your locomotive. This device is frequently used to power dc motors as it contains the electronic equivalent of a double pole, double throw toggle switch.
Dcc uses 127 steps 126 speed steps plus zero, meaning 7 bits of levels are required. In this mode the pr3 can program the configuration variables of most dcc. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains. Since this is designed to be a standalone dcc controller power needs to be added to the dcc signals created by the arduino. A beginners guide to decoders, dcc systems, and layout wiring by mike polsgrove apr 1, 2011 4.
Stationary decoders stationary decoder for single kato unitrack. Dcctrain for dcc digital command control dcc trains lenz. The decoder can be customized in the function by changing the following program values. It takes control of your trains with handfree throttle operation using your smart devices bluetooth connection on your phone or tablet. Get the best deals for dcc model train controller at. Kato usa tech corner installing dcc into the train suite. Take a look at this set and check out the sounds in this feature video.
As well as its primary purpose of storing and manipulating the contents of dcc decoders, atrack also allows you to control any selected locomotive or set of turnouts on the main track directly from the pc, using the mouse and a soft onscreen controller, by issuing dcc commands directly to the nce command station. The kato turntable controller is only used to turn the bridge. Highend sound decoders feature programmable sound tables. Digitrax recommends their ds52 or ds51k1 stationary decoder for operation of kato unitrack turnouts. The direction switch works the same for dc or dcc and simply turns the table clockwise or counter. Although kato has been at the forefront to manufacture products with dcc friendly design, we realize that it is sometimes necessary for hobbyists to require further technical support from professionals.
The direction switch works the same for dc or dcc and simply turns the table clockwise or counter clockwise. Using the kato smart controller, take control of your trains with handsfree throttle operation using your smart devices bluetooth connection. Kato sells three decoders, made by digitrax, for use in their dcc friendly passenger trains. At tonys trains we carry some of the top products from the top brands on the market for digital command controllers. Manufacturers of the highest quality dcc decoders and control systems for model railroads.
Some software programs your decoders, which can be either mobile decoders or stationary decoders. Using a computer equipped with proprietary sound decoder programming software and interfaced with the dcc controller, users of highend sound decoders may customize the sounds played by their locomotives. But youd need to program the decoder to off on the programming track. Dcc and kato unitrack model railroader magazine model. Take control the japanese railway modelling homepage. Dcctrain offers ideas and information for dcc trains. Kato usa tech corner unboxing and setting up the kato smart.
Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. So i switched to a z21 white station which allows me to use any phone or tablet or even the pc as a controller. Apr 09, 2015 one year i was only on analogue and the second year on dcc. Better still when paired with the kato sound box, the smart controller gives you control over all of the sound boxs function from the sound controls themselves down to the sync and. To switch the turnout digitally, be sure to choose a dcc turnout decoder that supports the bipolar drive. Once the kato turntable controller is wired and installed, move the track power direction control lever to either position. Great deals on kato model railroad digital control device. Installation of decoders, services, dealer lenz digital plus, zimo, atlas, soundtraxx, marklin. Em kato 29351, motor decoder for motorized cars max sustained. Documentation wiki depot software tool wowsound audio assist. In addition, you need to have a controller, or, more likely, a booster, to make sure you have enough amps available for both the trains and stationary decoders.
I needed a backandforth dc controller to run a tram line aka, light rail line, in japanese. Learn how to install dcc into japans latest train release the train suite shikishima luxury train. Overall the system is very much like the system used by tomix, but there are some differences. Based on this relationship, for a pwm signal to have 128 steps in a 16 khz signal it needs a clock running at about 2. Dcc decoders for model trains for sale online tonys trains. Kato offers a rang e of model railway controllers, including a cabsty le controller, all items plug together with molexstyle plugs and sockets. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller. With regards to the use of unitrack with dcc, there is a capacity of dc12v3a built into the product line. You will need detection devices to identify the presence of trains, a computer interface such as the pr3, a computer program supplying the signaling logic and the se8c driving the signal heads themselves. Kato self ballasted model railway track new railway modellers. Tonys train exchange is your number one source for dcc digital command control cabs, throttles, and wireless products. However, the kato and tomix wiring systems are not compatible due to different plugs. The jack wabbit is a quad decoder and can control 4 turnouts via. Kato power and control products come prefitted with a plug and play connecter.
Works on dcc or dc limited operation on dc works with nmra loco, accessory or signal addressing. We will help you sort through the many dcc systems on the market to determine which system is right for you. Unitrack turnouts use a bipolar solenoid drive for reliable operation. Useful for wiring in kato unitrack points to a dcc accessory decoder or replacing a broken lighting diode. Traincontroller is characterized by particularly simple and effective use as well as secure operation. Hornby forum kato system how do i control my points from.
Left controller 22014 24840 set to nonpower routing feeder ds61kil dcc turnout machine left dcc controller this setting is ideal tor controlling multiple trains at the same time under a dcc digitrax zephyr environment with a kato power pack. Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. Smart device controller it takes control of your trains with handfree throttle operation using your smart devices bluetooth connection on your phone or tablet. It is based on the arduino opensource electronics platform, and uses an arduino motor shield or pololu motor driver board to drive the track power. If youre interested in dcc decoders for locomotives and model trains, youve come to the right place. Better still when paired with the kato sound box, the smart controller gives you control over all of the sound boxs function from the sound controls themselves down to the sync and volume adjustments. Discover the world of digital model railroad control with easy to use starter systems from a range of trusted dcc manufacturers. Hornby forum kato system how do i control my points. An arduino dc train controller i had a very simple problem. Atrack for windows atrack is a powerful free extension to complement the facilities of your nce corporation power cab or power pro digital command control system and to assist you in running your roster of locomotives on your model railroad atrack allows you to store full details of all of your locomotives and accessory turnout decoders, with all of their dcc configuration parameters.
Third party software cti model railroad computer control. Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load. Bachmann trains ez command dcc equipped turnout right nickel silver ez track with grey roadbed ho scale 4. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad computer control. These formulas are a useful guide to understanding approximately what is required to make a dcc motor controller work. N scale dcc automation demo with two running trains youtube. Kato model railroad digital control device for sale ebay. Nce manufacturer of dcc electronics for model railroading. You can also power it from the 16v ac power output from any model railway controller with the use of kato s ac dc converter k24842 and kato point switch k24840.
This software can also control locomotives and even trigger sound and lighting effects etc. This functionality is provided by the 11 pin lmd18200 hbridge. Dcc wiring is simpler, but intolerant of sloppy workmanship. The kato snap turnouts are controlled by a dcc specialties jack wabbit. The dcc command station is used to control the direction and speed of the locomotive. Other combinations of hardware and software such as windows 98 may also work. Jul 03, 2018 i also have a kato layout using the turnout switches you use, but my layout is strictly dc, because i read somewhere that i would have to modify the turnouts to be nonpower routing if i switch to a dcc system. I got asked by a youtube user how i connect my track to a dcc system and i figured i would just make it into a howto video seems how ive. What is the maximum dcc supply voltage for this decoder. You can also power it from the 16v ac power output from any model railway controller with the use of katos ac dc converter k24842 and kato point switch k24840.
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