Post by backshophoss on Sept 13, 2018 22:24:04 GMT -5
Sound decoders can be a bear to program,all the onboard electronics will soak the programming signal from the Command Station,
and at times makes any readback of the CV's impossible.
Using a programming track booster like Soundtrax PTB-100 or DCC Specialties "PPX" will provide enough power to "feed" the onboard
electronics and allow programming/readback of the CV's of the sound decoder.
Each Decoder manufacturer does publish a "programming manual",are available as a .pdf file,a free download from their website,
it will help answer some of the quirks of "their" decoders.
There is the option of "programming on the Main",that works if you have a layout,or a long test track at home.
Do not use rollers as that can make hash of programming signals,also make sure the track is very clean when programming decoders.
If you use JMRI,have it read all the CV setting from the factory,in a seperate roster file from the main roster,
that can be programmed back to the factory setting if the entire decoder gets scrambled beyond hope!!
ESU Loksound decoders are sent to manufacturers as blank slates,then get their custom programming uploaded,
they tend NOT to follow the NMRA CV definations,so it pays to have the factory settings saved in the roster file in JMRI
BEFORE tweaking the settings!
and at times makes any readback of the CV's impossible.
Using a programming track booster like Soundtrax PTB-100 or DCC Specialties "PPX" will provide enough power to "feed" the onboard
electronics and allow programming/readback of the CV's of the sound decoder.
Each Decoder manufacturer does publish a "programming manual",are available as a .pdf file,a free download from their website,
it will help answer some of the quirks of "their" decoders.
There is the option of "programming on the Main",that works if you have a layout,or a long test track at home.
Do not use rollers as that can make hash of programming signals,also make sure the track is very clean when programming decoders.
If you use JMRI,have it read all the CV setting from the factory,in a seperate roster file from the main roster,
that can be programmed back to the factory setting if the entire decoder gets scrambled beyond hope!!
ESU Loksound decoders are sent to manufacturers as blank slates,then get their custom programming uploaded,
they tend NOT to follow the NMRA CV definations,so it pays to have the factory settings saved in the roster file in JMRI
BEFORE tweaking the settings!
