DCS52
Command Station:
Digitrax: DCS52Summary: This command station/booster is considered an entry-level system, yet it is fully expandable using Digitrax's LocoNet throttle network. This unit includes and integrated throttle for controlling locomotives as well as stationary decoders.
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Manufacturer | Digitrax |
Compare Prices | Latest Prices |
Product information
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Product URL | External Product Link |
Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
Year Released | 2019 |
Has computer interface |
USB 2.0 |
Firmware Upgrade Possible |
Yes |
Details
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Integrated Throttle | Knobs and Buttons |
Throttle Network | LocoNet |
DCC Features
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Extended Addressing | Yes |
Supported Consisting Methods |
Advanced, Basic, Universal |
Zero Stretching | Yes |
Booster | |
Max Current | 3 |
Continuous Current | 3 |
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Description
This command station / booster / throttle combination is what makes up the majority of the Digitrax Zephyr Express starter set.
Digitrax DCS52 Zephyr Express Starter Set
Despite being an entry-level system, it is expandable via LocoNet to create a comprehensive Digital Command Control system.
Overview
The Zephyr Express set includes
- DCS52 integrated throttle/command station/booster
- Power supply included
- LT1 LocoNet cable tester and Decoder test kit
Features
- Three Ampere booster, at 13V for both H0 and N scale operations
- Colour 2.4" LCD display
- Backlit keypad
- Integrated USB Interface
- Brake/Direction lever
- Speed control knob
- Two and Four digit addresses supported
- Twenty Slots
- Supports up to 20 trains at once, and up to 20 throttles.
Jump Ports
Like the previous Zephyrs, one or two DC power packs can be used as throttles to control up to 2 locomotives via the Jump Ports.
Addressing
The Zephyr Express features Address 00 for control of a non-decoder equipped locomotive.
- More than 9000 addresses available
- Two / Four Digit Addressing
- 0-127 Primary Addresses
Consisting
- Universal consisting, including a locomotive on Address 00
- Advanced Consisting
- Basic Consisting
Decoder Programming
- Built in read and write programmer
- Blast Mode
Programming Modes
- Direct
- Paged
- Register Mode
- Operations Mode
Firmware Updates
Digitrrax releases firmware updates for the DCS52.
The most recent is Version 0.9.
- Allows option switch OPSW12 to invert the background and foreground colours. Power cycle to reboot the DCS52 after changing OPSW12 to execute any change.
- Update Instructions
- 0.9 Firmware
- Downloads link
JMRI Support
See their support page at https://www.jmri.org/help/en/html/hardware/loconet/Digitrax.shtml
Digitrax Zephyr Demonstration Video
DCS52 FAQs
- Connection Issues with Digitrax Command Station USB Port
- DCS51 Cheat Sheet
- Digitrax Zephyr and the PM42 Quad Power Manager's Settings
- Reset a Digitrax Zephyr
- Upgrading to a Digitrax Zephyr Express from a Zephyr or Zephyr Xtra
See Also
Articles Referencing this Page
- Booster
- Videos:Contents
- Videos:DCS52 Firmware Upgrade
- Digitrax Products
- Digitrax Products/Digitrax Throttles
- LT1
- Zephyr
- Zephyr Express
- Zephyr Xtra