Running a model railroad with digital command control is a simple task with the dcs52 zephyr express from digitrax. Basically with the cti scheme your present manually operated control panel is replaced with your pc screen. With powerful and easytolearn editing tools, even inexperienced. Connecting a computer to your digital command control layout provides many benefits. Professional karaoke show presenters use karaoke cloud pro built right into their presentation software to provide their customers with fantastic nights of entertainment, ondemand and hasslefree. Designed to let a computer with an ibm compatible com, or rs232 communications port, monitor digitrax loconet. Railroad automation rra is a command and control software package, for dcc digital command control model railroads, specifically designed to work with the loconet network bus.
Drives as many as 32 signal heads of any popular led type. The super chief supports a program track, super empire builder does not. The ms100 is a signal level translator between loconet and a 25 pin db25 style rs232 port. When you first consider signalling and block detection, you probably envision displaying the signals on your computer. You also need jmri software running on a computer that is connected to your loconet via a digitrax pr3. Digitrax entertainment is a global music company dedicated to bringing the best interactive music services to market. From decoder management to automation and operations software, the addition of a computer. The first and perhaps fastest noticeable benefit is programming of decoders.
Digitrax ut4 utility throttle 4 digit addressing and. Application software running in the computer can then interpret the activity on the loconet and report back to the user via the computer screen. Before testing, be sure the se8c is set to factory settings. Building an 22 x 24 n scale layout and initially started trying to develop a computer control system using jmri using cats. Sprog, originally designed as a simple interface, now offers 3 amp sprog options and boosters, the esu programmer is into its 3rd generation and well worth a look. Powerful software features the key to userfriendly computer control. It is well suited for users who are looking for an easy to use program that covers reliably the standard tasks of model railroad control, such as switchboard operation, routes, block securing, hidden yard control or shuttle trains. Total ratings 1, digitrax dcs52 hon zephyr express starter set 3 amp lnib. Ms100 computer interface the ms100 computer interface is designed to let a computer with an ibm compatible com, or rs232 communications port, monitor digitrax loconet. Digitrax adds another advanced command station, the dcs210, and a new dt500 throttle to its digital command control dcc lineup.
Using the loconet network and the many devices that work together on loconet, we incorporate many different technologies to deliver a system that handles all aspects of model train operation and layout command control. The new throttle and command station are also key components of the firms evolution dcc starter set. Off the cuff digital command control dcc comparison tony. Digitrax ms100 loconet pc computer interfacers232 scale. Built in current limiting resistors for setting brightness of leds.
Use the jmri digirtax control or the power menu item on the throttles menu bar to turn on track power, and then you can operate the locomotive normally. Digitrax model railroad digital control devices for sale. Application software running in the computer can the interpret the activity on the loconet and report via a monitor. Since i already had wifi in my house and a computer running jmri software with a pr3, i was able to get this up and running in about 15 minutes. To fix this, rightclick on my computer and select properties. 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. Digitrax software is only compatible with computers running ms windows. To connect your computer to a digitrax dcc system, you need either a usbequipped command station dcs240 or dcs52, or a computertoloconet adapter device such as a locobufferusb, pr3, pr4, locobufferii, locobuffer or ms100. The nce power pro has one basic command station that comes in two versions. See the manufacturers page for software that you can buy or get free to operate your model railroad. Cti electronics of baltimore, md is a developer of model train computer control software not free and associated interface hardware that will permit your dcc model train layout to run your trains and associated model railroad accessories using an ibm compatible personal computer pc. Ctis powerful, userfriendly software makes it easy to control every aspect of your model railroad from your pc.
Free winlok mrr computer software model railroader. Go to the hardware tab and click on device manager. From decoder management to automation and operations software, the addition of a computer will expand the possibilities of digital command control. Ms100 rs232 computer interface for connecting loconet to your ibm compatible pc. If you have a problem with digitrax equipment, this is a good place to pose your digitrax specific problems. When using an nce power cab system including systems based around an nce sb3a or sb5 smart booster unit, or the entrylevel dcc twin. For a computer connection the locobuffer ii is available. For example, if you were using a digitrax system, you connect to the loconet through a locobuffer. Kam industries has licensed this software and integrated it into their patented train server software interface for use with model railroads. To connect your computer to a digitrax dcc system, you need either a usbequipped command station dcs240 or dcs52, or a computer toloconet adapter device such as a locobufferusb, pr3, pr4, locobufferii, locobuffer or ms100. Computer dispatcher uses the same stateoftheart centralized traffic control ctc program used by numerous class i and regional railroads. Please be sure to see do it yourself for others interested in developing computer control systems.
Oct 27, 2019 hardware installation, software installation, and software setup. The big difference between the sic24ad and the digitrax se8c is the ability to implement signal logic without a computer. Ms100 loconet pc computer interfacers232 digitrax, inc. Command stations, miscellaneous handheld throttles, computer interface fremo. In 2016, digitrax began a process of overhauling its nondecoder digital command control dcc product line. Dcc supplies ltd unit 17a, top barn business centre, worcester road, holt heath, worcestershire wr6 6nh, uk. Successfully used by several thousand users in more than 40 countries all over the world. Because of its broad range of features traincontroller is perfectly suited for beginners and professional model railroaders. With traincontroller, we offer worldclass software for model railroad computer control. Digitrax has a number of different cabs available from simple to the more full function. Model railroad computer control with traincontroller.
See the manufacturers page for software that you can buy or get free to operate your model railroad what should you display on your computer. Some systems allow you to connect the computer directly via a serial port. The pr2 is an interface device which allows digitrax soundfx locomotive decoder users to download new project sound files and even reflash the decoders firmware for latest updates. One good way is to use loconet connection to a computer running jmri software that allows you to do more programming that you can think of. The digitrax plug n play signal system is the perfect way to add signaling to your layout. The digitrax complete train control system brings fun and realism to model railroading. The mf615 will work for the 5 amp and the xfr10 for the 8 amp system. Digitrax dcc systems and accessories n scale model. Like the digitrax se8c, it is designed to control semaphores through controlling 8 stall motor such as tortoises turnout address. Drives up to 8 semaphore signals using slow motion turnout machines.
Note that digitrax does not provide support for jmri software. Uwt100 guide connecting to dcc systems train control. While a computer is not necessary for implementing or using digital command control, there are a number of software packages available which will increase your enjoyment by automating tasks or simplifying decoder programming. Ensure your computer and uwt100 are connected to the same wifi network, then fire up jmri and connect to a withrottle protocol server to run trains on your digitrax layout. Dcs240 dcs240 digitrax 5 or 8 amp dcc command station booster usb yankeedabbler 0652667040051. The digitrax pr3 is designed to operate as an computer interface with digitrax systems. Dec 16, 2014 digitrax systems can be interfaced to a personal computer through the loconet with an adapter. The se8c signal decoder is the heart of the system, and can drive up to 32 signal heads using most popular signal types like bicolor led searchlight types with two or three leads, or 3led heads with. Since the dcs52 has a builtin usb interface, it is possible to simply plug a usb cable into the computer and the dcs52, and configure jmri to suit this connection. Digitrax manufactures the following hardware products that are used for computer control. Control signals manually on your layout with a loconet throttle and command station. Digital command control dcc is now the most common control method for earnest model railroaders, allowing multiple trains to be controlled simultaneously anywhere on the track. Free winlok mrr computer software model railroader magazine. Computer programs are available to make it possible to control your trains, program decoders, etc.
The pr3 lets soundfx users download new project sound files and even reflash the sound decoders firmware for latest updates. They have a good wide cross section of smaller manufacturers following their lead, so while their loconet bus is a proprietary way of communication between controller and accessories, it is widely supported. Digitrax were an earlier market leader in the usa, and one of the first widely sold brands. Jmri hardware support connecting to a digitrax dcs52.
With the increasing complexity of multifunction decoders equipped with sound, a tool such as the computer enhances the process by taking the drudgery out of. The se8c can control up to 32 signal heads, which in most cases works out to signaling 8 turnouts probably the same 8 that. The locobufferusb is a highly recommended computer toloconet adapter. It also acts as a computer interface and loconet translator for your pc. Traincontroller bronze offers a costeffective entry into model railroad computer control.
Rightclick on the serial port you have the locobuffer hooked up to and select. The ms100 computer interface is designed to let a computer with an ibm compatible com, or rs232 communications port, monitor digitrax loconet. But im spending more time trying to get and keep the software running than in designing the system for my layout. Dcc combined with computer control model train advisors. And whether you use dc or dcc controls, it will add a new dimension of realism to operations.
Digitrax model railroad digital control devices for sale ebay. With windows xp, your serial port parameters might not be properly set for hardware flow control. Digitraxs signaling system is based on the se8c and computer controlled layout. Therefore to configure signaling you need the following. No track power is required for testing, but you will need a working loconet connection and throttle or pc running dcc control software. Jmri is an interface program that works with most brands of dcc and is very popular because it simplifies dcc programming, signaling, control, and many other aspects. Uwt100 guide connecting to dcc systems train control systems.
Atrack is a software application which runs, under windows xp, windows vista, windows 7, windows 8 including 8. Using a digitrax pr3pr4 programming interface connects your loconet bus to your computer through usb. Dcc hobby supply, dcc, digitrax, tcs, nce, soundtraxx, qsi, decoders, zephyr, super chief, blackstone models, bli blueline. Traincontroller is characterized by particularly simple and effective use as well as secure operation. Ive found two other computer control program, one from cti and another from oaktree system. Adding a computer to the layout will enhance your dcc experience in a number of ways. Professionals and consumers use our software plugins to. The following is a picture of bobs control panel showing, from left to right the digitrax dcs100, db150, 2 yardmaster modules side by side, the train brain and the computer interface panel. Digitrax dcc systems and accessories n scale model trains. The pr3 is the most economical computer interface we offer, it has all the functionality of a pr2 and a ms100 combined in one. Automate control with detection and compatible computer software. First digitrax announced in february that the ur91 simplex radio receiver would be discontinued.
Our interactive control panel puts you in charge at a centralized traffic control center. Generally, you connect your computer to the layout via a device called a computer interface using your throttle network that is a part of your dcc system digitrax, lenz. Total ratings 8, digitrax bxp88 loconet occupancy detector 8 detection sections. Hardware installation, software installation, and software setup.
A the digitrax dsc52 plugs into the computer directly with a usb ab cable, looks like a printerscanner cable b the cti trainbrain hardware has its own usb cable c the dcs52 can run jmri decoder pro, or the cti trainbrain 8. Digitrax offered their digiipl initial program loader which allowed the update of the firmware in certain digitrax products. Control software cti model railroad computer control. After your computer is connected to your layout, you will need some dcc software. Many knowledgeable digitrax users contribute to the digitrax users groups. Nov 02, 20 building an 22 x 24 n scale layout and initially started trying to develop a computer control system using jmri using cats. The ms100 does not come with software but is an interface between the computer and loconet. Off the cuff digital command control dcc comparison.
Powerful software features the key to userfriendly computer control ctis powerful, userfriendly software makes it easy to control every aspect of your model railroad from your pc. Jmri may be connected to the digitrax dcs52 in any of a wide variety of ways. Third party software cti model railroad computer control. Free winlok mrr computer software posted by gandydancer19 on monday, november 3, 2008 6. In summary, ut4, the utility throttle from digitrax is a good value especially for price sensitive users, youth, modelers on a. One is combined with a 5 amp booster and the other is stand alone used with the 10 amp booster.
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