Power Cab System Reference. Manual - part 14

OPS PROG 11:22AM

KICK DEPTH: _

Tips for setting up T/C (Torque Compensation):
·Start by setting the locomotive speed to 1 on your throttle.
·Adjust the Kick Rate to 4.
·Set the Kick Depth to 20 then adjust this value up or down until the locomotive just
barely crawls.

It may be easier to set the T/C with the body shell removed from the locomotive so
that you can see the flywheels turn. When you get fairly good slow speed operation
go back to the Kick Rate and try bumping the value up by 1 or 2 to see if the
operation improves.

SETUP DECODER OUTPUT/FUNCTION MAPPING

General Discussion of function mapping

Function mapping is used to customize which decoder lighting outputs (or sound
effects) are controlled by which function keys on your handheld throttle. Each
function command, F0 through F12, is assigned a unique CV that allows the
corresponding function command to be redirected to up to 14 different lighting
outputs or sound effects. A single function key can control more than one output if
desired. It is also possible for one output to be controlled by multiple function keys. In
this case, the output will be turned on when any of the corresponding function keys
are active. That output will turn off only when all relevant inputs have also been
turned off.

Note that all function commands cannot be mapped to all outputs. The LCD display
on your Power Cab

will indicate only those outputs that can be mapped to each

function command.
The F0 function has two CVs - one for forward direction and one for reverse.
Function outputs mapped to these CVs will be directional unless the same output is
mapped to both CVs. CVs 33 and 34 are both for the F0 function. On NCE decoders
CV33 and CV34 do not provide directionality (see SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS
on page 53) but otherwise operate the same as above. With NCE decoders direction
of operation for function outputs is provided by the lighting effects CVs (120 through
127). Lenz and TCS decoders do not follow NMRA standard function mapping
procedures.

When you select function mapping you are prompted for the function number to map.

PRESS FUNCTION

NUMBER TO MAP

The top line of the LCD displays the function number and the output numbers that
can be controlled by the function. The lower line displays the currently controlled
outputs.
Pressing a digit key will enable the output on the decoder when the function is
activated. Pressing the same digit key again will disable the output. In the display
below, the 4 key has been pressed so that output number 4 will activate when ever
the F2 button is pressed on your handheld cab. If you were to press another digit
such a 6, both output 4 and output 6 will be controlled by pressing F2.

F2 12345678

OUTPUTS:---4----——

When mapping functions higher than 3, the top line of the LCD will use small numbers
to indicate the output numbers 10 through 14. To enable/disable these high numbers

press the digit key that is 10 less than the output number. Example: press 0 for
output 10, 1 for output 11, etc.

Pressing PROG/ESC will exit from mapping at any time.

SET ANY CV (Option 2)

This option allows you to change any configuration variable (range of 1-999) in your
decoder. Press PROG/ESC at any time to exit.

PROG CV 02:00PM

ENTER CV NUM: _

ENTER CONFIGURATION VARIABLE NUMBER

All configuration variables can be set while on the Program Track. Just pressing
ENTER without typing in a number will return you to the main OPS programming
prompt. Pressing PROG/ESC will completely exit from programming and return you
to the normal display.

ENTER THE VALUE

The value to be programmed into the CV should be entered at the prompt below.
Pressing PROG/ESC before or during number entry will completely exit from
programming and return you to the normal display.

PROG CV 02:00PM

ENTER VALUE: _

REGISTER PROGRAMMING (Option 3)

The programming section is included to make setting of MRC and old Lenz Decoders
possible. Refer to the document that is included with the Decoder for register
information.

ENTER THE REGISTER TO PROGRAM

Enter the register number and press ENTER. The current value of that register will
be read from the Decoder and displayed. If you wish to modify the value type in a
new number and press ENTER.

PROG TRK

If you want to keep the value just press ENTER without putting in any numbers.
Registers used with decoders that require register programming

CV #

Description

Register #

1 ............ Short Address (0-99 valid) ......... 1
2 ............ Start Voltage (0-15 valid) ............ 2
3 ............ Acceleration (0-15 valid) ............. 3
4 ............ Deceleration (0-15 valid) ............ 4
29 .......... Configuration byte (set to 6) ....... 5

PAGED PROGRAMMING (Option 4)

Option 4 forces the system to use Paged mode while doing Standard and all
subsequent programming. Almost all decoders support Paged Mode.

DIRECT PROGRAMMING (Option 5)

Option 5 forces the system to use Direct mode while doing Standard and all
subsequent programming. Older decoders (built prior to 1/1/2001) do not support
Direct Mode programming.

SETUP NCE LIGHTING EFFECTS (Option 6)

You can use this option to customize the lighting effects for your NCE decoder
equipped locomotives. This programming option will only work with NCE decoders.

NCE EFX 07:04AM

OUTPUT NUMBER:

Function outputs are numbered from 1 to 14. Do not confuse Output numbers with
Function numbers. The headlight is always output 1 and the reverse light is usually
output 2. You are prompted for the output number to setup. Press the output number
followed by ENTER.
Use the thumbwheel or up/down speed buttons to scroll through the different lighting
effect options. Press ENTER when you get the one you want.

OUTPUT NUMBER:03

USE THUMBWHEEL

Next press 1,2 or 3 to select the ‘directionality’ of the output. If you want the output
active only in the forward direction of travel - press 1. Press 2 for the effect to
operate only when travelling in reverse. 3 activates the output no matter which
direction the locomotive is travelling.

DIR OF OPERATION

1=FW 2=RV 3=BOTH

Last, press 1 if the output has a regular incandescent bulb attached. Press 2 if the
output has an LED connected. LEDs behave differently when dimmed than
incandescent bulbs. Pressing 1 or 2 informs the decoder which set of lighting
characteristics to use for this output.

REGULAR BULB OR

LED 1=BULB 2=LED

RECOVERY PROGRAMMING (Option 7)

This programming section is included to allow the user to set all registers of the
Decoder to the values that were programmed into it at the factory.

RECOVERY

PROGRAM 1=YES

Press 1 to enter Recovery mode. This will reprogram NCE decoders (and most
others) to their original factory values. It will also set addresses, motor control CVs
and Function Mapping CVs to a useful state so that you can get control of a decoder.
As each CV is programmed the CV number is displayed.

DECODER UNLOCK (Option 8)

This programming section is included to allow the user to unlock a decoder that has
been locked (CV 15, 16) and you do not remember the locking value.

PROG TRK 0:00

UNLOCK? 1=YES

Press 1 to automatically unlock the decoder. The display will cycle through all
possible values of CV 15. This may take up to 5 minutes.

PROG TRK 0:00

TESTING CV15=XX

SETUP COMMAND STATION

(Shortcut = PROG 5)

This allows the operator to view the Power Cab’s version number and set various
system (not decoder) parameters.

DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION AND DATE

This screen is important when the time comes to call or write about a question or a
problem.

NCE 01:30AM

POWER CAB V1.28

The following screens are available should a need arise to change any of the factory
settings. There is probably no reason to ever change these settings. If you get things
REALLY messed up you can reset the system to original factory settings (see
paragraph above).

NUMBER OF STOP PACKETS (default is 8)

This adjusts how many times a stop command is sent to the Loco. If you have a
large layout or run more than about 40 different locomotives in a session we
recommend setting this to 8. This will automatically purge non-necessary speed 0
commands from being sent to the track increasing system response to throttle
commands.

NUMBER 02:00PM

OF STOP PKTS 008

If set to zero all speed 0 commands will continue to be circulated for every
locomotive that has been controlled (but now is stopped) since the system was last
turned on. Factory default is 8. Press ENTER to skip setting this parameter.

NUMBER OF TEMP PACKETS (default is 4)

This adjusts the number of Function control commands that are sent when a
Function control button is pressed. Factory default is 5. Press ENTER to skip setting
this parameter.

NUMBER 02:00PM

OF TEMP PKTS 004

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