(DCC02) manual - Gaugemaster.com

1. GETTING STARTED - AN INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the PRODIGY ADVANCE DCC (Digital Command Control) system. This is
one of the most easy to use DCC systems available and has been designed by the Model
Rectifier Corporation in America. Rather than re-invent the wheel, we at
GAUGEMASTER were soon convinced that PRODIGY ADVANCE best met the needs of the
UK modeller. Very soon you will realise you have chosen the right system.
PRODIGY ADVANCE comes with a BASE UNIT, a POWER PACK and a WALKAROUND
controller which will enhance the enjoyment of your Model Railway for many years to come.
This system has been designed to give you advanced, reliable and easy to use DCC control
with 9,999 addresses available and use of up to 99 WALKAROUNDS, this is a system that
caters for almost any model railway, from the smallest of shunting layouts to the biggest
main line model railways. You will notice that there are brief bullet point style instructions
on the back of the WALKAROUND unit. These have been designed more as a reminder than
as complete instructions. Please read these instructions fully to understand and enjoy all the
features of PRODIGY ADVANCE
DCC BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION
DCC stands for DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL. A typical system consists of a BASE UNIT that
sends DCC commands to your layout, and DCC decoders installed in your locomotives which
receive the DCC commands. Each decoder-equipped locomotive has it’s own address. Each
decoder receives DCC commands but only follows those commands matching it’s own
address. It really is that simple - no more cab control, no more isolating sections and much
less wiring. With DCC, you can run different locomotives at different speeds anywhere on
your layout and all on the same track if you wish! You can turn the locomotive’s headlight
on and off and even activate sounds if your locomotives are suitably equipped. By reading
this manual fully you will soon have a good grasp of DCC control and will be able to enjoy
the many benefits of the PRODIGY ADVANCE system.
Please note that PRODIGY ADVANCE does not support NON-decoder fitted or analogue
locomotives. Some DCC systems do offer this facility but experience has taught us that this
practice dramatically slows the response time of DCC systems. This was unacceptable to us
and is why this facility is no longer offered.
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES
INPUT—15-16v DC 3.5 amps
OUTPUT - DCC Signal with 14.5v amplitude for OO/HO & N Scales
MAXIMUM CURRENT - 3.5 amps
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WALKAROUNDS - up to 99
ADDRESS CAPABILITY - 2 Digit (1-127) or 4 digit (1-9999)
SPEED STEPS - 14/28/128
ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS - 20 (F0 to F19)
ADVANCED AND UNIVERSAL DOUBLE HEADING OR CONSISTING
PROGRAMME LOCOMOTIVE ON PROGRAM TRACK
PROGRAMME LOCOMOTIVE ON MAIN TRACK
READ LOCOMOTIVE ON MAIN TRACK
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