EASYDCC System Installation and Command …

1 EASYDCC System Installation andCommand station Users GuideVersion 6 SoftwareRelease April 2015 Quick Start Guides - Find Yours - Do It FirstBSSB asic Starter Starter Starter Mounting Command station User Start Instructions Basic Starter System with Internal Starter System with Plug-in Starter System with Wireless Throttle and Mounting, Hookup and Wiring GuidelinesModular track Fascia plates and the wiring and ZoneMaster Boosters ..24 Using the optional DISTYAMP ..35 Using the optional the track voltage (for Z scale applications)..37 Command station Operation - Home The Built-In to Multi-unit Advanced Standard Accessory Decoders.

2 72 Creating and Building Features and Capabilities Of The Command station - Capabilities Of Service and OPS Programming - station Memory Performance Command station s Computer Troubleshooting - of All EASYDCC Command station Command and reference of ContentsCVP Products Box 835772 Richardson, TX 75083 Website: email: documentation 1996-2015 CVP ProductsAll software 1996-2015 CVP Products2 Basic Starter System - Quick StartContents of the Basic Starter System :- Command station - ZoneMaster Single Booster- High current power supply DCPS120 and power cord- Low current plug-in wall transformer for Command station - One 7-foot modular cable- System Installation and Operation Manual- ZoneMaster User GuideIn addition to the above items, you will need about 3 feet of test track, a bit of hookup wire and a locomotive equipped with a DCC compatible decoder.

3 Initial Test Track HookupWe strongly suggest that you first hookup the System to a separate section of test track. Once you have used the System and checked it out thoroughly, you can begin permanent Installation knowing that everything is working properly. The Basic Starter System content list and Basic Starter System Quick Start will not include any extra items you may have purchased or upgraded as part of your original purchase. Regardless, the basic hookup and use remains the same. Refer to the instructions that come with the extra station Rear ViewPower SupplyDCPS120 BoosterModularCableTemporary Test TrackTemporaryProgramming Track12 VACT ransformer3 Basic Starter System - Quick Start continuedAC Wall TransformerWhen connecting the plug from the small wall transformer to the Command station s AC jack, be sure to push it in as far as it will go.

4 The plug s black plastic strain-relief will be flush to the jack when properly inserted. The small jack is fragile and can be easily damaged. Always pull the plug straight out. Caution: The standard CVP 12 VAC transformer is rated for 110 VAC input CableThe modular cable connects between the Command station S Boosters jack and the ZoneMaster booster jack labeled DCC DATA BUS. You may use either one of the two data bus jacks. Don t use the OPTO input jack. Do not accidentally plug the cable into the wrong Command station socket. When plugging the cable into the socket, do not force it. The plug will insert easily and lock with an audible click.

5 To release the plug, push down on the little plastic tab and gently pull the cable out of the socket. DCPS120 Booster Power SupplyThe DCPS120 power supply has a universal AC input. It can use an AC line voltage that ranges from a low of about 100V up to a maximum of about 240 volts. Before using the power supply, set the voltage selector switch to the far left, at the 15V setting. This is the best setting for N, HO, S and O scale locomotives. This setting allows the decoder to drive the motor with about the same voltage as a standard power : Only use the CVP DCPS120 power supply for the ZoneMasters.

6 Using any other type of power supply will void the warranty and likely damage the booster. ZoneMaster BoosterThe power supply s output cable is thick and heavy and exerts a lot of force on the ZoneMaster input power jack. Be careful not to allow the cable to dangle unsupported from the ZoneMaster input power jack. The Track Output terminal is actually a plug and it can be easily pulled out to make hookup easier. Connect the test track to the output terminal using solid or stranded wire. Small diameter wire is OK for the temporary test track. Command station Programming TrackThe final two connections hookup up the programming track to the Command station .

7 This is not necessary for the temporary checkout unless you want to play with decoder programming. Small diameter wire is OK since only one locomotive at a time can use the programming track. You are now ready to power up the System and take it for a test Jack4V6xx T=00 M=255A=0003 B=----Throt A AssignedTo Loco # 0003 Assign ThrotA ToLoco/Cons#___3 Assign ThrotA ToLoco/Cons#____Locomotive direction push button and LED indicatorsSpeed control knobDecoder function controlBasic Starter System - Quick Start continuedPlace Decoder Equipped Locomotive On Test TrackMake sure all wheels are on the rails.

8 If not, there could be a short when power is first applied and the booster short circuit alarm will On The PowerTurn on power to all parts of the System . Watch the Command station s LCD display for the startup messages. As soon as the startup messages are completed, you will see the standard default display which is called the home page. Rotate the LCD CONTRAST control to obtain the best looking display. Use this control to improve the contrast between the letters and the background. Now check the ZoneMaster. The ZoneMaster GP indicator will be on. The GP s green indicator signifies that it is properly connected to the Command Decoder Address Each locomotive must have a DCC compatible decoder installed.

9 Each locomotive must have a different address. The loco address is just like the address of your house - it is unique. If you purchased a locomotive with a factory installed decoder, the manufacturer will usually program the locomotive address to the locomotive s cab number. If you purchased a decoder separately then it will usually be on the default address of 3. Controlling The Locomotive With Command station Throttle To control the locomotive, you must assign one of the Command station s built in throttles to the locomotive address. However, when the Command station is powered up for the first time, neither throttle A or B are assigned to an address.

10 Therefore the first step is to assign the throttle. For this example the locomotive address will be 3 and it will be assigned to throttle A. If you know your locomotive to be on a different address, then use that address instead. 1. Push the SETUP key. The message shows that it is waiting for additional Push the the THROT-A key which is the 1 key. The Command station will know automatically that you are wanting the THROT-A function and not just the 1. 3. Push the 3 key followed by the ENTER key to assign throttle A to locomotive address 3. There is no need to include leading zeroes. 4.