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Title: decoder function
Post by: trainman1248 on February 02, 2011, 10:52:10 AM
are bachmann decoders 1 function, 2 function or 4 function

im experimenting with decoder pro
Title: Re: decoder function
Post by: ACY on February 02, 2011, 11:47:07 AM
They are 2 function as far as I know, but I thought I read somewhere that some of the new ones on newly released products (this year) were 3 function.
Title: Re: decoder function
Post by: poliss on February 02, 2011, 12:14:23 PM
The 36-552 is a 2 function decoder, the 36-553 is a 3 function decoder as is the 36-554.
Title: Re: decoder function
Post by: trainman1248 on February 04, 2011, 06:36:48 AM
ok thank you
Title: Re: decoder function
Post by: Ken G Price on February 04, 2011, 06:44:26 PM
OK! what is the difference between a 1,2 3,4, function decoder?
Al of mine are the Atlas Lenz or Digitrak decoders. I just use them and never thought about a number of functions.
Title: Re: decoder function
Post by: OldTimer on February 06, 2011, 09:08:21 AM
Ken,
Decoder functions are usually associated with lighting effects, but they can control other things as  well, a smoke generator, for example.  The more functions your decoder supports, the more effects you can implement:  ditch lights, flashing strobe, cab light, and Mars light for example.  Your decoder manual will help you get a handle on how to control the functions your decider supports.  Hope this helps.
OldTimer