BACHMANN EUROPE Plc E-Z Command User manual

Thank you for purchasing a Bachmann E-Z COMMAND DCC Control Centre. In the following pages we will explain
how to get the best from your E-Z COMMAND DCC Control Centre so that you can enjoy the total freedom of
running your model railway using Digital Command Control (DCC).
Welcome
36501 Instruction Sheet1
DCC Control Centre
Operating Instructions
• E-Z COMMAND DCC Control Centre Unit
• Mains Plug Power Transformer
• Track Power Clip
• Connector Lead for Power Clip
• Connector Lead with Plain End (for use with alternative track wiring methods)
• Spare Address Labels
1. Contents
2. E-Z Command Control Centre - The Unit
Speed Dial
Stop Button
Direction Button
(Lights indicate current direction)
Function Button
Locomotive Address
& Function Buttons
(Lights indicate current selection)
Power LED
Mains Plug
Transformer Socket
Track Connector
Lead Socket
X-Bus Socket
(Accessory Socket)
g.1

36501 Instruction Sheet 2
3. Setting Up
4. Basic Operation
Transformer
Lead Jack
Connector
Lead Jack
Apertures for
Power Clip
Track
Power Clip
Transformer
Lead Jack
Direction
Switch
Speed Dial
Connector
Lead Jack
Connector
Lead for
Power Clip
g.5
g.4
1. Connect the Track Power Clip to the track.
- Most pieces of track will have two apertures in the plastic beneath the rails between the sleepers. These
apertures accommodate the forks of the Track Power Clip. Thread the forks of the Power Clip into these
apertures until the body of the clip touches the track sleepers. (gs.2, 3 & 4)
2. Plug the Connector Lead with
Socket into the Track Power Clip.
(g.4)
1. Select a locomotive address. 2. Select the direction of travel. 3. ...and Turn the dial!
3. Plug the other end of the
Connector Lead into the Train
Controller. (g.5)
4. Plug the Transformer Lead into the Controller, check that the Speed
Control Dial is turned down and then plug into the mains socket. (g.5)
Apertures for
Power Clip
Track
Power Clip
Transformer
Lead Jack
Direction
Switch
Speed Dial
Connector
Lead Jack
Connector
Lead for
Power Clip
g.3
Apertures for
Power Clip
Track
Power Clip
Transformer
Lead Jack
Direction
Switch
Speed Dial
Connector
Lead Jack
Connector
Lead for
Power Clip
g.2
g.6 g.7 g.8
Once your controller is set up, running a digital locomotive with E-Z COMMAND is as simple as 1 - 2 - 3.
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6. Setting a Locomotive Address
5. EMERGENCY STOP!
7. Programming Direction
Please note:
• If you are connecting your E-Z COMMAND DCC Control Centre to an existing layout please ensure that all
other Controllers have been removed rst.
• Section/Isolation switches tted to the layout will need to be in the ‘On’ position so the entire layout is ‘live’.
• Your Bachmann Controller is tted with a short circuit and overload protector. If your controller has cut
out; disconnect the power supply, check and rectify any possible cause of short circuit and wait 15 minutes
before reconnecting the power supply and recommencing operation.
g.9
Your E-Z Command Control Center features ten programmable addresses: 1-9 are for use with DCC decoder
tted locmotives and addess 10 is reserved for a non-DCC tted model. Most DCC Decoders have a default
address of 3. To change the Locomotive Address please do the following:
• Remove all locomotives from your track (you can use a separate piece of track to your layout so long as it’s
connected to your E-Z COMMAND DCC Control Centre).
• Place the locomotive of your choice on the track.
• Select the locomotive’s current address. Run the model and then bring it to a standstill.
• Press and hold the Address button (currently allocated to the model), then press the Stop button and release
both buttons simultaneously - the Power LED will flash quickly.
• Press the desired Address button for the locomotive - the locomotive moves to indicate acceptance and the
Power LED flashes slowly.
• Press Stop.
If you don’t know the current address of your model please do the following:
• Without any locomotives on your track, press and hold any Address button, then press the Stop button and
release both buttons simultaneously - the Power LED will flash quickly.
• Place your locomotive on the track.
• Press the desired Address button for the locomotive - the locomotive moves to indicate acceptance and the
Power LED flashes slowly.
• Press Stop.
On digitally-operated layouts the running direction is relative to the locomotive, whereas on a DC (analogue)
operated layout it’s relative to the track. The ‘Forwards’ direction of your locomotives can be changed to suit
your preference.
• Press the locomotive’s Address button and run the model for a short distance to activate.
• Press and hold the Address button, then press the Stop button and release both buttons simultaneously - the
Power LED will flash quickly.
• Press the direction button that you want assigned to ‘Forward’ running.
• Press the locomotive’s Address button.
• Press Stop.
Your locomotive’s ‘Forwards’ direction will now be set.
As DCC systems allow you to run trains in different directions and at
different speeds at the same time you will need to take care not to cause
an accident! If at any time you need to cut the power to the track, press
the Stop button.
When the Stop button is pressed a second time the locomotives will
resume at the speed and direction allocated to them before the Stop
button was pressed.
You can also send preventative digital commands (e.g. changing speed
or direction) to your locomotives while they are in Emergency Stop mode.
Once the appropriate commands have been entered, press the Stop
button again to resume operation.
Should a collision occur, simply press the Stop button. Clear locomotives
and rolling stock as needed and place them back on the track. Press the
Stop button a second time to resume operation.

9. Multiple Train Operations
10. Wiring Your DCC Layout - Going live
Running multiple trains on a DCC system is one of the main benefits of DCC operation. Trains can be run in
different directions and at different speeds at the same time. Take care however, as this may result in a nasty
accident involving some of your favourite models!
To run multiple trains on your layout you must first ensure that your locomotives have different addresses. If you’re
unsure or don’t know, then please refer to section 6 ‘Setting a Locomotive Address’.
In this example we have two locomotives which are set to addresses 1 & 2. Whilst running locomotive 1 you
may want to change control to locomotive 2. Simply press the address 2 button and the LED light next to the
address 2 button will turn on to indicate it’s selection. Turn the Speed Dial to activate locomotive number 2. The
previously selected locomotive (1) will stay running at the same speed and direction as previously instructed
and will do so until re-selected.
‘Double Heading’ is possible by allocating the same address to two locomotives. When one engine is running
forwards and the other in reverse (example: BR Class 20 Diesels in ‘nose to nose’ arrangement) one engine must
be set in reverse, as explained previously in section 7 ‘Programming Direction’.
With Digitally controlled layouts it’s preferable to have all the track on the layout live. This means there is a
constant current running through all parts of the layout all of the time, as opposed to a DC (analogue) layout
where you control the electrical current to the layout which dictates the speed to your locomotive.
We suggest the use of Non-isolating points for DCC operated layouts. These allow the electrical current to flow
through all parts of the track all of the time. Traditional model track points are electrically isolating which means
the points conduct the electrical current in the same direction of the point’s switch - one track is live while the
other is dead (isolated).
Please note: The limit of multiple train operation is the amount of power available to the track. The mains
plug power unit has a maximum output of 1amp which is usually enough power to operate two trains
simultaneously. To allow control of more trains you will need to increase the power supply to your layout. This
can be achieved with the E-Z COMMAND 5-Amp Power Booster (36-520) which is available from your local
Bachmann retailer.
11. Digital & Analogue?
E-Z Command allows you to control up to nine digital locomotives independently and will also accommodate
your favourite non-digital DC locomotives (without DCC decoders). However, only one DC locomotive can be
run at any one time and only on address button 10.
To operate a DC locomotive through your E-Z Command system, place your non-digital locomotive on the
track. Next, press address button number 10 to activate the DC locomotive and begin operation.
Please note:
• Do not run an N scale DC locomotive (without decoder) on a DCC system as it may result in damage to the
model.
• When operating a DC locomotive on address 10 be sure to monitor it closely. Some DC motors are subject to
overheating and damage when operating for long periods of time on DCC systems.
8. Using Functions - Lights, Sounds & Actions
To use the Lights, Sounds and other Mechanical functions available with DCC fitted products, please follow the
instructions below. A list of these decoder functions should have been supplied with your decoder or DCC-fitted
locomotive.
• Ensure you have selected the correct locomotive address.
• Press the yellow Function button. The LED next to your selected locomotive address button will begin to flash to
indicate it’s in Function Mode. (You will still be able to control the speed and direction of the active locomotive)
• F1 - F8 will now control the Lights, Sounds and other Mechanical functions available on your locomotive’s
decoder.
• F10 controls the directional lighting function on your locomotive.
• When a function is activated the light beside each F button will turn on indicating its use, press the F button
again to end or reset your function.
• To exit Function Mode press the yellow Function button.
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12. Do’s and Don’ts
• Never connect any other controller to the same section of track at the same time as an E-Z COMMAND controller.
Separate ‘power districts’ can be created using separate controllers, but the sections of track they control must
be double isolated so that no train can bridge the join between sections.
• Never use an electronic track cleaner with your E-Z COMMAND controller.
• DC locomotives can be run with E-Z COMMAND under address 10. As there is a constant AC current on the track
we recommend that you don’t leave a DC locomotive stationary on the layout for extended periods. A hum will
be heard from locos not fitted with decoders under DCC control. Any lights will be lit and are not controllable
in DCC mode.
• Only plug a Bachmann E-Z COMMAND device, or other device specifically approved by Bachmann, into the
input / output port. Other devices may have the same connector but are not necessarily compatible.
• Bachmann E-Z COMMAND will work with any DCC standard locomotive decoder. However, only ‘third generation’
decoders support ‘Programming on the Main’ that is required for the programming by E-Z COMMAND. Check
with your decoder instructions and remove any locomotive that does not have an appropriate decoder from
the track during programming.
• Only use the Bachmann supplied wall transformer with E-Z COMMAND.
• No capacitor must be connected across the running tracks (sometimes used for TV interference suppression).
• Do not use Power Clips, or track accessories, that have capacitors fitted. Please check the manufacturer’s
instructions.
13. Replacement Parts
14. Safety Advice
Track power clips (36-602) and Connector Leads (36-611) are available as spares from your local Bachmann retailer.
• Not suitable for persons under the age of 14 years.
• Remove Transformer from the mains socket when not in use.
• DO NOT USE if the transformer wires have been broken or damaged.
• For repair advice contact Bachmann Service Department by email on [email protected] or
by phone [phone].
• Suitable for indoor use only.
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