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MRC decoder CV's

Started by VTBob, January 01, 2008, 05:48:26 PM

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VTBob

I'm posting this in response to several folks asking me how I like the MRC mini-dcc sound decoder. Maybe some folks here can help me set these settings correctly so that my Climax & my 2-6-6-2 behave correctly.

Thanks,
Bob


R. Montanye
Montanye Models, St. Albans, Vermont

VTBob

R. Montanye
Montanye Models, St. Albans, Vermont

SteamGene

Make sure CV 5 = highest value.  I'm fairly sure that the decoder does not reduce the power of the locomotive. 
Merry Eighth Day of Christmas
Gene
Chief Brass Hat
Virginia Tidewater and Piedmont Railroad
"Only coal fired steam locomotives"

VTBob

I have done so. but it cuts out all power at step 2. It won't register 14,28,or 128 speed steps. it seems to be under-powered & I really am unsure as to what to do.

I am using a NCE DCC ProCab system.


Bob
R. Montanye
Montanye Models, St. Albans, Vermont

grumpy

sound decoders can consume as much power as the engine .Check your power supply to make sure you have enough power for motive and sound. I experienced the same problem and solved the problem by increasing the power supply.
Don

VTBob

don,

I have the 5amp system. 5 amps is alot of power.

Bob
R. Montanye
Montanye Models, St. Albans, Vermont