LocoCruiser LC202 User manual

LocoCruiser Standard series DCC decoder
User Manual
Ver1.0
2012.06
ANE MODEL
32454 No.9, Lane 675, Sec.2,Nanping RD.
Pinjin City,Taoyuan County, Taiwan. R.O.C.
+ 886 3 4961368 / 2658082
www.anemodel.com
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Before you start to use the decoder, please
read the following warnings first.
1、This product is for all HO scale railroad models use only and a small number of N scale
railroad models.
2、Please read this manual carefully before installing the decoder.
3、Please do not use this decoder under the non-DCC control system of model train.
4、This product is not suitable for children under 8 years old. Improper use may cause injury by
sharp points of edges.
5、Do not expose the product to the rain, humidity, fire, the direct sunlight and corrosive
chemical product.
6、The suitable working temperature is 0-80°C.
8、Strong electromagnetic wave may interrupt the normal working of the product.
9、To avoid over-heating do not wrap the circuit broad in insulation tape.
10、Do not forcedly press or fold the product.
11、This product is not waterproof.
12、Before installing the decoder, make sure to eliminate the static electricity from the installer.
13、Before installing the decoder, remove the locomotive from the track,
14、After installing the decoder, make sure that no wires are squeezed or cut.

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Contents
Warning ....................................................................................................................................................1
Contents...................................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................................3
2. LocoCruiser Standard decoder Series 2...............................................................................................3
3.General Properties of all Decoders........................................................................................................4
3.1 Operating Modes ............................................................................................................................4
3.2 Motor Control ..................................................................................................................................4
3.3 Analogue Mode...............................................................................................................................4
3.4 Functions ........................................................................................................................................4
3.5 Programming ..................................................................................................................................5
3.6 Operational reliability.......................................................................................................................5
4. Installation ............................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Ten Steps for successful decoder installation..................................................................................5
4.1.1 Avoiding heat problems with decoder installations ...................................................................5
4.1.2 Recommended tools for decoder installation............................................................................6
4.2 Requirements for installation...........................................................................................................6
4.3 Installation recommendations .........................................................................................................6
4.4 Locomotive with 8-pin DCC-standard Interface...............................................................................6
4.4.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC201....................................................................................7
4.5 Locomotive with 6-pin DCC-standard Interface...............................................................................7
4.5.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC202....................................................................................8
4.6 Locomotive with 21-pin DCC-standard Interface.............................................................................8
4.6.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC203....................................................................................8
4.7 Connecting Additional Functions.....................................................................................................8
4.8 Suitable Light Bulbs ........................................................................................................................9
4.9 Suitable locomotive type .................................................................................................................9
5. Initial operation .....................................................................................................................................9
5.1 DCC Mode......................................................................................................................................9
5.1.1 DCC Speed Steps (“flashing lights”).............................................................................................9
5.2 Speed control..................................................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Speed curve setting（Factory Default）： .................................................................................9
5.2.2 Speed table mode...................................................................................................................10
5.2.3 Speed model Exchange.......................................................................................................... 11
5.2.4 Acceleration & Deceleration ...................................................................................................11
5.3 DC control..................................................................................................................................... 11
5.3.1 DC control method..................................................................................................................11
5.4 Engine address setting..................................................................................................................11
5.4.1 Engine address ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.4.2 Locomotive engine address setting........................................................................................ 11
5.5 Light effect ....................................................................................................................................12
5.5.1 Turn on/off light.......................................................................................................................12
5.5.2 light effect...............................................................................................................................12
5.6 CV29 setting .................................................................................................................................12
6. Decoder Settings (Programming) .......................................................................................................13
6.1 Configutation Variables (CV).........................................................................................................13
6.1.1 Standardisation in the NMRA .................................................................................................13
6.1.2 Bits and Bytes.........................................................................................................................14

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7. CV value table....................................................................................................................................14
7.1 Light function...............................................................................................................................14
7.2 Speed table.................................................................................................................................15
8. Disclosure announce..........................................................................................................................15
9.Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................16
9.1 The Decoder is installed. After electrified, the lights do not work and the locomotive does not
move after changing speed. ...................................................................................................................16
9.2 During the locomotive moving, the moving is not continuous......................................................16
9.3 The locomotive runs normally, but the lights do not work............................................................16
9.4 Headlights work, but the locomlotive does not move...................................................................16
9.5 When I use the consist address control the loco, I have changed the value of CV17 & Cv18.
But I still can’t control the loco?.........................................................................................................16
9.6 I have followed the manual to do, but still have problems not included in the manual. What can
I do?..................................................................................................................................................16
Appendix II：Repair information.............................................................................................................16

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1.Introduction
Congratulations for choosing the ANE MODEL LocoCruiser Standard series decoder. It is designed
to give you exciting DCC control features at a reasonable price. ANE MODEL mobile decoder is
suitable for all HO scale and some N scale locomotives with space for installation.
LocoCruiser Standard decoder compliments the excellent properties of their predecessors and
expand their capabilities with extra functions. It supports the 14-step, 28-step and 128-step control
of the DCC protocol and 8 lighting effects, including dimmer, warning effect, blinking by speed effect,
random blinking effect, strobe light effect and 3 fixed-frequency blinking effects.
ANE MODEL Standard decoder should be your first choice as they can offer you flexibility and
reliability that you have come to expect to have a state-of-the-art decoder.
Caution: Please feel free to contact ANE MODEL or ANE MODEL Authorized Distributor with
any questions or concerns you might have about our products. We are always looking forward to
hearing your voice, and make our products better. Don’t hesitate to contact us!
2.LocoCruiser Standard decoder Series 2
LC201
LocoCruiser standard
Back-EMF decoder with
NMRA 8 pin plug
LC202
LocoCruiser standard
Back-EMF decoder
without NMRA 8 pin plug
LC203
LocoCruiser standard
Back-EMF decoder
with NMRA 21 pin plug
The picture of
the product
Working voltage
12V-26V
12V-26V
12V-26V
Motor current 1.5 Amp continuous and
2 Amp peak 1.5 Amp continuous and 2 Amp peak 1.5 Amp continuous and 2 Amp peak
Function output
voltage 16V 16V 16V
Function output
max. current
300mA 300mA 300mA
Working
temperature 0—80°C 0—80°C 0—80°C
Dimension(L*W
*T) 1 "(26 mm)* 0.6" (15.5 mm)* 0.2" (5 mm) 1 "(26 mm)* 0.6" (15.5 mm)* 0.2" (5 mm) 1 "(26 mm)* 0.6" (15.5 mm)* 0.2" (5 mm)

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3. General Properties of all Decoders
3.1 Operating Modes
With the locomotive running on the layout and if you need to adjust some CV values, you don’t
have to move the locomotive to the programming track, you can adjust it through DCC
controller’s OPS mode (Operating mode), by calling up the number of the locomotive, then
modify the CV value directly. There’s one thing you need to note, OPS mode can only set
the function of the decoder. It can’t read the CV value of the decoder. If you need to adjust
the CV value precisely, then we suggest you to move the locomotive to programming track to
read and program.
3.2 Motor Control
In order to provide more perfectly running performance, ANE MODEL manufacture
LocoCruiser Series 2, especially designed a motor control program with Back-EMF function.
For a variety of locomotives, the motor will adjust output control automatically, so modellers
can experience speed control and silent running with a high standard.
3.3 Analogue Mode
According to the setting of CV29, LocoCruiser Series 2 provides you a dual mode with the loco
decoders able to run under DCC or DC control. This eliminates having to go to the trouble of
temporarily removing the DCC decoder.
3.4 Functions
LocoCruiser Series 2 has 4~6 function outputs. Each function output can reach the maximum
current of 300mA no matter weather you are controlling incandescent light bulbs or LEDs, it
can achieve your needs. At the same time, each function output has a variety of lighting
effects. From the simplest on/ off to a wide variety of lighting performance, LocoCruiser
Series 2 is your best choice! The CV value of various lighting performance are below:
CV value
Function
0 Light on
2 Strobe
4 Mars Light
8
Reverse direction
16
Forward direction
32
1/4 sec flashing
(A)
(this two effect design for ditch light)
64
1/4 sec flashing
(B)
(this two effect design for ditch light)
36 Firebox
69 Warning light
128 1/2 sec flashing
3.5 Programming
In some part of DCC controllers, there’s an individual programming track function. To connect
the programming track output with single track, put the locomotive on this track, then you can
read and program. LocoCruiser Series 2 decoders fully support the programming track
function. You can read and adjust the CV value of LocoCruiser Series 2 decoders through
the programming track, and let the Series 2 fully control the features of your locomotive as well

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as running smoothly on your layout.
3.6 Operational reliability
LocoCruiser Series 2 running decoders have passed extensive testing and functional
adaptation. It can meet the running performance of most DCC ready locomotives. You don’t
need to make any adjustments. In some particular locomotives, you may just need to make
small adjustments of CV value to reach the perfect running performance and lighting control.
We’ll publish the related information on our website, please follow the description for adjusting.
If you find that your locomotive doesn’t run smoothly after installing the ANE MODEL decoder,
please feel free to contact us at once. We will process your question promptly to make sure
that your locos run smooth and trouble free.
4. Installation
To install the decoder is not that difficult as you think. Just follow the following simple steps
carefully, you can enjoy the procedure on the instant. Each ANE MODEL decoder comes with
an instruction sheet that shows you the specifics of the decoder.
4.1Ten Steps for successful decoder installation
4.1.1 Avoiding heat problems with decoder installations
Most HO & N scale model locomotvie motors and lamps are designed by the locomotive
manufacturers to operate at full speed at 12 volts DC on the track. LocoCruiser recommends running
your DCC command station and boosters at the lowest track voltage possible that provides
acceptable operation. The “N Scale (12 V)” setting on LocoCruiser equipment works for most HO & N
scale layouts. Some DCC systems made by other companies supply more voltage to the track and
are not adjustable. If the track voltage applied exceeds the operating parameters of the locomotive
and ist lamps, it is possible for overheating to damage your locomotive whether you use DC or DCC.
For example, running an N Scale lovomocite that was designed to run on 12-14 volts on a sstem that
supplies 12 or more volts to the track may cause overheating and damage to the locomotive, its shell
and your decoder.
4.1.2 Recommended tools for decoder installation
You’ll need a few simple tools when you begin installing decoders:
1. Read the instructions FIRST and PLAN your installation
2. Have the proper tools on hand.
3. Choose a locomotive that runs well on regular DCC or DC system.
4. Choose the appropriate decoder for the installation.
5. Test the decoder before installation.
6. Carefully remove the body of the loco.
7. Plug the pins into the socket in accordance with the marks of the decoder and the
circuit board of the locomotive
8. If there’s no socket or only 6-pin socket on your loco, please choose LC202 version
decoder and follow the wiring diagram below.
9. Test the installation DCC.
10. Customize your decoder by programming selected CVs.

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1. A soldering iron, preferably temperature controlled. Though many installations do not
require soldering, you may still need to use a soldering iron to install extras like lamps
for special lighting effects.
2. Solder.
3. A small screwdriver for disassembling your loco
4. Small diagonal cutters for cutting & stripping small wire.
5. Tweezers to pick up small loco parts.
6. Heat shrink tubing for protecting wire connections, this is better than electrical tape.
7. Tape for securing wires and the decoder inside the locomotive.
8. Decoder installation should be done in a reasonably static free environment. We
recommend that you do all installations on a nonmetallic surface. LocoCruiser
decoders are not overly sensitive to static electricity & with a little common sense,
you won’t have problems.
4.2 Requirements for installation
ANE MODEL Series 2 decoders are mainly designed for OO/HO scale(1/76~1/87) locomotives
and railcars.
The different connections are listed below.
The type of decoder
Statements
LC201 With NMRA Medium 8 pin plug, apply to the locomotive with NMRA 8 pin
socket
LC202 With 9 NMRA standard wiring, so modellers can solder
directly to the
locomotive wiring
LC203 With NMRA 21pin socket, apply to the locomotive with 21pin plug
LC204 Board replacement type decoder, suitable for most locomotives which has
lack of internal space
, such as: ATLAS, Athearn, KATO USA and KATO
Japan locomotives.
LC205 These are exclusive for UK with 21pin socket / If you are interested, please
contact our UK distributor, LocoLine
LC206 The exclusive sale for UK with 8 pin socket decoder / If you are interested,
please contact with our UK distributor, LocoLine
LC201,LC202&LC206 These three types of decoder have a standard NMRA JST 9 pin connector.
You can buy the wiring harness from us, and replace the connector with 8
pin plug or without 8 pin plug.
4.3 Installation recommendations
We strongly recommend modellers confirm that the locomotive will operate normally before
installing the decoder. Also, the decoder can be tested for operation by using a Decoder
Testing Board. This, can avoid problems before installation of the decoder.
4.4 Locomotive with 8-pin DCC-standard Interface
According to the instructions in the locomotive manual, remove the body shell, and find the 8
pin socket. First, remove the dummy plug from the socket, and find the correct direction to
insert the decoder plug( Usually there’s a number or arrow marked “pin 1” on the 8 pin socket.
And then fit with 8 pin head, you’ll finish the installation.
The wire color comparison table of 8-pin DCC-standard interface

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No. Color Connect
1 Orange Motor +
2 Yellow Rear light -
3 Empty Empty
4 Black Left track
5 Gray Motor -
6 White Front light -
7 blue Common + pole
8 Red Right track
4.4.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC201
4.5 Locomotive with 6-pin DCC-standard Interface
Please check the wire colors are connected to the correct parts of the locomotive.
Pin No. Colour Details
1 Orange Motor +
2 Yellow Rear Light -
3 Empty Empty
4 Black Left Rail
5 Gray Motor -
6 White Front light -
7 Blue Function Common +
8 Red Right Rail
After finishing the installation, please check the motor and function wiring is completly
insulated. If not, the decoder could short out and burn out. If this happens then the decoder
will not be covered by warranty. Please be careful!

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The wire color comparison table of 6-pin DCC-standard interface
No. Color Connect
1 Orange Motor +
2 Gray Motor -
3 Red Right track
4 Black Left track
5 White Front light -
6 Yellow Rear light -
Please make sure all connected wires are correct. Connecting wrong wire could destroy the
decoder.
4.5.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC202
4.6 Locomotive with 21-pin DCC-standard Interface
According to the instructions in the locomotive manual, remove the body shell, and find the 21
pin plug. First, remove the plug from the socket and find the correct direction( Usually there’s a
number or arrow marked “pin 1” on the 8 pin head. And then fit with 8 pin head, you’ll finish the
installation.
4.6.1 Wiring Diagram for LocoCruiser LC203
4.7 Connecting Additional Functions
The Series 2 decoders have 4~6 additional functions. Each function output can reach
300mA.