Digitrax DH163IP User manual

DH163IP
Fits Many HO Locomotives
with DCC Ready Medium Socket
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nDigitrax LocoMotion®System-Your locomotives look like the real thing.
The Digitrax LocoMotion System makes them run like the real thing, too!
Torque Compensation for smooth as silk silent operation.
128 Speed Step operation (14 or 28 steps can also be used).
Momentum with acceleration and deceleration.
Normal Direction of Travel is user selectable.
Switching Speed feature for easier and faster access to yard speeds.
3 Step Speed Tables set start, mid and max voltage for custom control.
28 Step Speed Tables with 256 level resolution for precise control.
nScaleable Speed Stabilization (Back EMF) with simple setup & 256 level
resolution.
nSuperSonic motor drive for silent operation.
nFX3Function outputs for prototypical lighting effects and on/off control:
Constant Brightness Lighting with directional or independent control.
Realistic Effects like Ditch lights, Mars lights, strobes, and many more.
FX3& Standard Function Qualifiers operate functions based on direc-
tion, F0 on or off, direction and F0, and whether loco is moving.
Function Remapping of 14 functions for custom function setup.
Master Light Switch turns off all lights & functions with one keystroke.
Advanced Consist Function Controls
nPlug ‘N Play design makes installation quick and easy.
nDigitrax 5-Pin Function Plug compatible for added convenience.
nTransponder equipped ready for transponding on your layout.
nAll Mode Programming with Operations Mode Read Back reads back CV
values right on the mainline.
nDecoder Reset CV with or without speed table reset.
nMotor Isolation Protection prevents damage to your decoder.
nBasic, Advanced & UniVersal Consisting
n2 Digit and 4 Digit Addressing
nDCC Compatible
nFCC Part 15, Class B RFI compliant
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HO Scale
Mobile Decoder
DCC Plug ‘N Play
1.5 Amp/2 Amp Peak
6 FX3Functions, 0.5 Amp

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1 DH163IP Decoder 1 Instruction sheet
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See the Digitrax Decoder Manual for complete decoder test procedures, instal-
lation instructions, programming and technical information. Digitrax manuals
and instructions are updated periodically. Please visit www.digitrax.com for the
latest versions, technical updates and additional locomotive-specific installation
instructions.
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1. Carefully remove the loco-
motive shell (Fig. 1) noting
the orientation of the shell to
the frame for reinstallation.
2. Remove the two metal
jumper plugs in the locomo-
tive’s DCC-ready socket.
(Figure 2) The jumper plugs
allow the locomotive to oper-
ate on a standard DC track or
in analog mode on a DCC
track.
3. Plug the DH163IP decoder
into the socket making sure
that pin one is plugged into
the socket marked 1. (Fig. 3)
Pin 1 on the decoder has a
square pad. Seat the decoder
firmly in the socket.
4. Replace the loco shell on the
frame. The loco is now ready
to run on your DCC system
using the factory set address
03. See next page for cus-
tomizing.
5. Some locomotives employ
motor filter capacitors in the
locomotive wiring. These
may cause problems with
Supersonic decoders and ana-
log operation on DCC. This
capacitor should be removed
for safe operation.
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Figure 1. Remove loco shell
remove jumper plugs
Pin 1 (Orange)
Figure 2. Carefully
remove jumper plugs
Figure 3. Carefully plug in
decoder
Pin 1 (square pad)
FRONT OF LOCO

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Your Digitrax decoder is ready to run and will operate using address 03 with no
additional programming. However, for a more prototypical railroading experi-
ence, your decoder can be customized for your specific locomotive and layout
requirements by programming some of the many Configuration Variables, or
CVs, available. Some of the most commonly used CVs, their factory settings
and uses are listed below. The Digitrax Decoder Manual, available on line at
www.digitrax.com, contains complete information on how to use these and
other CVs and the range of CV values available.
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The first CV most people change is the decoder address. This allows you to
independently control each loco with a unique address. Digitrax decoders are
shipped with CV01 (AD2), the two digit address, set to 03. Following is a brief
description of how to change the decoder address with a Digitrax DT series
throttle. See your Starter Set Manual for complete programming instructions.
1 Place the loco on the programming track. Go into Program Mode on your
system. On DT400 press PROG. On DT300, DT100 & DT200 press
RUN/STOP & FN/F0.
2. Choose AD2 for 2 digit addressing or AD4 for 4 digit addressing (DT300 &
DT400). (Ad for DT100 & DT200, see set manual for 4 digit instructions).
3. Choose the address you want to set up for the decoder.
4. Complete address programming. On DT400 press ENTER. On DT300,
DT100 & DT200 press SEL.
Note: CV29 must also be programmed to enable 4 digit addressing, this is
done automatically by the DT300 & DT400 but not on earlier throttles.
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Your locomotives look like the real thing, now you can make them run like the
real thing, too. Digitrax decoders incorporate torque compensation for smooth
as silk silent operation. You can also program CVs that control momentum, 3
step and 128 step speed tables, switching speed, normal direction of travel,
scaleable speed stabilization and more to take full advantage of the Digitrax
LocoMotion System.
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Momentum is part of the LocoMotion System. Acceleration is controlled by
CV03 and deceleration by CV04. Both come from the factory set to 000/x00. A
range of 000/x00/ to 031/x1F is available for both accel and decel. We recom-
mend that you try CV03:003/x03 and CV04:000/x00 as a starting point for
experimenting with momentum.
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With Digitrax LocoMotion, there are two types of speed tables: 3 Step Tables
and High Resolution 28 Step Tables. Please see your Decoder Manual for a dis-
cussion of the 28 Step Tables. The 3 Step Tables are set up by programming 3
CVs: Start Voltage (CV02), Mid point Voltage (CV06) and Max Voltage
(CV05). These values are set at 000/x00 at the factory. All have a range of val-
ues from 000/x00 to 255/xFF. We recommend the following CV values as a
starting point for experimenting with speed tables.
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Switching speed is controlled by CV54. The factory setting is 000/x00 for
OFF. To turn on the switching speed feature, program CV54 to a value of
001/x01. When this feature is on, use F6 to activate and deactivate switching
speed. With the feature on the throttle’s target speed is effectively reduced by
about 50% and the effects of accel and decel programmed into the decoder are
reduced by 1/4. This is useful for yard switching operations.
Normal Direction of Travel is controlled by CV29. See your decoder manual
for additional information on the settings for CV29.
Scaleable Speed Stabilization intensity, or droop, is controlled by CV57. The
factory setting for this feature is 006/x06 which is suitable for most locos. You
can adjust this value in the range of 000/x00 for OFF to 015/x0F for the maxi-
mum effect. Consult your Digitrax Decoder Manual for info about CVs 55 &
56 and their effects on scaleable speed stabilization.
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The factory settings in the decoder provide silent, smooth operation of your
locomotive under most conditions. For more information about these settings,
please see the Digitrax Decoder Manual or our web site.
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Loco Type V Start V Mid V Max
CV02 CV06 CV05
Switcher
Concentrated low speed. Limited top 002/x02 038/x26 064/x50
speed
Road Switcher
Prototypical top speed w/evenly 002/x02 048/x30 098/x62
distributed curve from 0 to top speed
Mainline Loco
Quick increase to cruising speed then 002/x02 128/x80 154/x9A
levels off to prototypical top speed.

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The DH163IP has six function outputs available. The DH163IP is configured to
control the lights on the factory light board through the integrated DCC 8-pin
plug using Function 0 (F0F-forward and F0R-reverse) for directional lighting.
Function outputs F1/Green, F2/Violet, F3/Brown and F4/White/Yellow are
available on the decoder and can be used by soldering wires from the pads
indicated to additional lights (or other functions) you wish to control.
CAUTION: When adding function wires, be very careful that the wires you add
do not come into contact with any other pads or components thus creating a
short circuit.
All six function outputs can be programmed as Digitrax FX3lighting effects or
as standard on/off functions.
All function outputs can be qualified based on:
1. Forward or Reverse direction of travel, or
2. Whether F0 is on or off, or
3. Both direction of travel and whether F0 is on or off, or
4. Whether the locomotive is stopped or moving.
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Each of the six function outputs can be programmed to turn on and off with the
F0 ON/OFF key on your throttle, creating a Master Light Switch. The CV
values for creating this effect are listed in the Digitrax Decoder Manual in the
section: Setting Up FX & FX3Effects On Function Outputs.
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Function 3
(Brown)
Function 1
(Green)
Blue /+Common
Function 2
(Violet)
Function 4
(White/Yellow)
DCC Plug Pin 1
(Square Pad) (Plug
pins on other side)
Figure 4. DH163IP Decoder Function Outputs

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Function remapping allows you to program the function outputs of your decoder
to be controlled by selected function keys on your throttle. Please consult the
Digitrax Decoder Manual or website for information on function remapping.
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The prototype of the Kato HO GE C44-9, “Dash 9”, uses ditch lights in con-
junction with the headlight. To set up ditch lights on your locomotive follow
these instructions:
1. Install the DH163IP
decoder in the locomotive
(see page 2), test for prop-
er operation.
2. Cut the light pipe assem-
bly as shown in Figure 5.
You will end up with two
separate light pipes: one
for each of the ditch lights.
3. Install two incandescent
1.5V/15mA lamps (or
LEDs) as shown in Figure
6&7. A 1Kohm 1/4W
resistor should be soldered
inline with the lead to each
light/LED. The resistor
value may be changed to
set the desired level of
brightness of the lights.
Slide a short length of
shrink wrap on each lead
to cover the resistor. The
leads from the lamps or
LEDs are soldered to
F1/F1+ pads on the
decoder (Figure 4) for the
left ditch light and F2/F2+
pads for the right ditch
light. The Blue (+Com-
mon) wire is soldered to
the middle pad on the
decoder.
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cut pipe here
Front light
Figure 5. Light
pipe modification
Figure 6. LED installation
1Kohm 1/4W
resistors
left ditch light wired to F1/F1+
right ditch light wired to F2/F2+
Blue/+Common
Figure 7.
Shrink wrap the
light/LED and light
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4. Use a short piece of shrink wrap tubing to attach the LED to the cut end of
the light pipe. Slide one end over the LED and the other end onto the light
pipe to hold the two parts together. (Figure 7)
5. Program CV51 to a CV value of 107/x6B and CV52 to a CV value of
106/x6A to turn ditch lights on while running forward and F0 is on. When
F2 is on, ditch lights will flash alternately to simulate operation at grade
crossing. F2 is a momentary function on Digitrax throttles so that as long as
the key is held down, the function operates & when released, it goes off.
This simulates blowing the horn at a grade crossing causing ditch lights to
be activated.
6. Program CV62 to a value of 196/xC4 to set the ditch light rate. Program
CV63 to a value of 064/x40 to set a realistic ditch light hold over time after
the release of F2 function key.
Note: See the current Digitrax Decoder Manual or web site to learn more about
FX3effects.
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Digitrax Transponding is controlled by CV61. The initial factory set value is
000/x00 (OFF). To turn on transponding, program CV61 to a value of 002/x02.
This allows you to use Digitrax transponding to keep track of your rolling
stock. When transponding is enabled, the front light of the locomotive will
flicker slightly to indicate that a transponding signal is being communicated.
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Decoder reset lets you restore all CV values to their initial factory settings. To
reset all CV values, program CV08 to a value of 008/x08. To reset all CV val-
ues EXCEPT for the values entered in your 28 speed step tables, program
CV08 to a value of 009/x09.
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All warranties on Digitrax products are limited to refund of purchase price,
repair or replacement at Digitrax’s sole discretion. Except as expressly stated in
the full warranty statement, there are no warranties, express or implied, includ-
ing but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particu-
lar purpose. For complete warranty details see www.digitrax.com.
Damaged decoders should be returned directly to Digitrax for repair.
Digitrax, Inc. is not responsible for unintentional
errors or omissions in this document.
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DH163IP
HO Locos with DCC Ready Medium Socket