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Discussion in 'DCC Control' started by Ron, Jun 1, 2017.

  1. Jun 1, 2017 #1
    Ron

    Ron Full Member

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    I only went to Digitrains to get some Ballast Bond and 'look' at the NCE power cab, got the Ballast Bond, tried the Power cab on a set up layout in the shop and you've guessed it; I bought one!!
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    That's my afternoon sorted!!
    CheersRon
     
  2. Jun 1, 2017 #2
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    And what a thing of beauty it is as well. :avatar: now just to read up on the gizmos you can get for it. :avatar: I assume you will be taking it for a test drive in the shed later.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
  3. Jun 1, 2017 #3
    paul_l

    paul_l Staff Member Administrator

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    Stage one - the handset

    Stage two - the quick setup

    Now we've got him :avatar:

    Once you have it setup, and had a play, try changing the Clock to the ammeter

    a) In the lower left corner of the Powercab keypad press the Program / Escape (PROG/ESC) key 6 times. You are looking for "SET CAB PARAMS" b) Press "ENTER" key. c) Display will now say: "SHOW TRK CURRENT 1=Y". d) Press "1" key. e) Press PROG/ESC key 2 times to get back to the main screen. if you make a mistake just remove and restore power to the cab and start over.

    Now just add your loco's to see what your consumption is.

    Enjoy

    Paul
     
  4. Jun 1, 2017 #4
    Kimbo

    Kimbo Staff Member Moderator

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    Well done Ron, goood choice :thumbs: your welcome to pop round and plug in yout handset on any NCE layout available now.
    Kim
     
  5. Jun 1, 2017 #5
    Ron

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    Thanks all, just need to sell the Prodigy 2 now!! :thumbup:
     
  6. Jun 1, 2017 #6
    SRman

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    I don't think you'll regret the Power Cab purchase, Ron.

    NCE really do make the DCC stuff as simple as it can possibly be while maintaining full functionality.
     
  7. Jun 1, 2017 #7
    Sol

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    Kimbo wrote:
    as long as the cab address is changed otherwise I think it default 2 or 3 and may clash with the layout set up.
     
  8. Jun 1, 2017 #8
    Sol

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    OK, when used as a Powercab, the address is always 2 so if taking it to another layout, take the flat cord and it becomes a Pro cab and change the address as per Page 14 of the Powercab manual.
     
  9. Jun 2, 2017 #9
    SRman

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    Errr ... Ron (Sol), I think you mean take the coiled cord. The flat cord is for use as a Power Cab as the master controller with the command station built in. If you want it as a "slave" (i.e. a Pro Cab), the coiled cord is the go, plus changing the cab address when attaching it to the other system.

    Note: changing the cab address as a Pro Cab won't affect its default address as a Power Cab when you take it home again.

    :scratchchin:
     
  10. Jun 2, 2017 #10
    Ron

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    Now now! I don't suppose I'll be taking it anywhere but interesting notes!! :thumbs:
     
  11. Jun 2, 2017 #11
    Ron

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    Set up the ammeter, thanks Paul, I wasn't using the clock anyway and this is more helpful! :tophat:
     
  12. Jun 2, 2017 #12
    Sol

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    SRman wrote:
    Yes Jeff, you are correct - :oops: I should have remembered that as I have a Power Cab used as a Procab
     

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