Digitrax Command Control

 Chief II Premium Set      $460 msrp

 

Chief II is everything you need to get started in Premium Level Digitrax Command Control for a reasonable price.

The Chief II Starter Set is designed for the most demanding operator & for both small and large layouts where prototypical operation is your goal.

Chief II can run up to 120 locos & throttles at the same time.

 

The Chief Starter Set Includes:

·        DCS100 Command Station/Smart Booster

·        DT300 Advanced LocoNet Throttle

·        One Digitrax Premium Decoder (DH142 or DN142)

·        UP3 Universal Panel

·       One LT-1 Test Kit for Decoders and LocoNet Cables

·        Complete Set of Manuals (click here to download manuals) : Chief II Manual, Decoder Manual

Chief II 8amp version with DCS200     $480 msrp

Radio Equipped Chief II Set

$660 msrp

 

The Radio Equipped Chief II Starter Set Includes:

·        DCS100 Command Station/Smart Booster

·        DT300R Radio Equipped Advanced LocoNet Throttle

·        UR91 Radio/IR Receiver

·        One Digitrax Premium Decoder (DH142 or DN142)

·        One LT-1 Test Kit for Decoders and LocoNet Cables

·        Complete Set of Manuals:  Chief II Manual, Decoder Manual

 

Radio Equipped Chief II 8amp version with DCS200     $680 msrp

DCS100 Command Station/5amp Booster                                  $285.00 msrp

DCS200 Command Station/8amp Booster                                  $305.00 msrp

 

The DCS100/DCS200 is a combination DCC Command Station & Booster. The DCS100 operates as the command station and main system booster on a Digitrax LocoNet system. It can also be used in conjunction with your computer if you choose to do so.

The DCS100 accepts throttle input from any LocoNet throttle (DT400 series, DT300 series, DT100 series, DT200, UT2, UT1, BT2, Computer throttle, LocoPalm Throttle and new Digitrax and LocoNet Certified throttles to come soon)

 

Control over 9,000 locomotive addresses.

Baseline DCC decoders use the range 0-127 (126 DCC & 1 Analog). Address "00" is defined as the analog locomotive address. Extended Packet Format DCC decoders use the range 128 and above. This provides complete backward compatibility with all existing DCC decoders and does not force you to replace any decoders to have four-digit addressing.

Built in read/write programmer and separate service mode programming output

lets you program each individual decoder's acceleration, deceleration, start-voltage, mid-point voltage, loadable speed table, etc. without shutting down the layout. The DCS100 offers paged mode, physical register mode and direct CV access programming to allow you to program decoders from all DCC compatible manufacturers. These characteristics can also be programmed using the Digitrax PR-1 Decoder Programmer for your computer.

Operations mode programming

lets you program decoders "on the fly." By sending programming directed to a particular loco address you can change the address and /or operating characteristics of an engine while it is on the layout. For example, you can simulate added train weight by increasing the ACCEL and DECEL rate in a decoder.

128 speed step operation!

You can select 14, 28, or 128 speed step operation for each individual decoder so you don't have to sacrifice performance if you have some decoders that have 128 speed steps & some that don't.


Basic, Advanced or UniVersal Consisting lets you choose how you handle consists.

UniVersal consisting lets you use ANY DCC decoder for consisting. You can even include an analog loco (one without a decoder) in a consist. You can mix & match any DCC compatible decoders in your consists because the command station controls the consist. Add & delete locos from MU lash-ups with a few simple keystrokes.

Advanced consisting lets you use decoders that are capable of Advanced Consisting for consisting. With this method of consisting, the decoders rather than the command station, control the consist so it is portable from one layout to another.   Note that when you use "Advanced" Consisting, only EPF decoders can be included in the consist. In addition, if you use this type of consisting, you must be certain to properly remove the advanced consist information from the decoders when you want to rearrange them in the consist or remove them from the consist.

The DCS100 also allows "Nested consisting" which lets you make up consists composed of other consists.

Function Control

Function control is very simple with the DT300 series throttles.

Just press the function activation key followed by the key associated with the function you wish to access.

Control directional lighting & 8 additional function outputs from the keypad.

Sound controls for bell & whistle are on the F1 & F2 keys, you'll see a bell and whistle graphic beside these keys.

Function 2 is a non-latching control that allows you to sound the horn for as long as the key is held down; just like the real thing!

Control up to 999 switch addresses from the keypad.

Customizable Fast Clock. Displays synchronized scale time clock on all DT300 & DT100 series throttles.

Compatible with DCC Standard and RP's.

Customizable System Options

let you set up how your system runs. You can have "beeps" on or off, you can set time outs, set up purge options,

enable trinary mode for operation with Marklin Motorola format equipment, enable advanced consisting and much more.

DCS100's Booster Capabilities give you a 5 amp booster along with your command station. 

DCS200 gives you 8 amps!

Note: If you add a DCS100 to your existing DT200 (Big Boy Set), you will add system capacity and all DT200's in the system become walkaround throttles and will be able to perform all the same functions as before. The DT200's will still be limited to 127 locomotive and switch addresses. Your DT200's can be converted into DT100 throttles for $29.00. It can also be converted to a DT100R (Radio Equipped) for $75.00.

DT300 Advanced LocoNet Throttle                                              $154.99 msrp

DT300R Radio Equipped Advanced LocoNet Throttle                       $204.99 msrp

A compact full featured walkaround handheld. DT300 comes with infrared LED's and you just need to add a UR90 infrared receiver or a UR91 Universal IR/Radio receiver for low cost tetherless operation. Note: DT100's and DT200's cannot be converted to DT300.

·        Dual click encoder throttles offer the finest speed control available. The encoders can also be used to select loco addresses to run and to reverse the loco controlled by the throttle knob by double clicking the knob.

·        Multi-line backlit LCD display lets you see loco address, speed, direction, function status and more by simply glancing at your throttle!

·        Four digit operation is really simple!

·        Access to functions 0 through 8.

·        Access to switch control for controlling turnouts and other layout animation.

·        Universal Consisting, Advanced Consisting & Basic consisting.

·        Add up to 22 throttles to your Genesis II or Empire Builder System.  Add up to 120 throttles to your Chief II System.

·        2 digit & 4 digit addressing.

·        Program decoders from your DT300.

·        No battery required when operating in the tethered walkaround mode.

·       Turnout position reporting.

·       Infra-ready!  Just add UR90’s for tetherless operation.

·       Fast Clock Display

DT300 throttles are different from most throttles you have ever used because they have two sets of throttle controls on a single hand held. The left hand throttle knob & the left hand direction arrow key work together to control the speed & direction of one train while the right hand side can control another train at the same time. This arrangement is particularly useful if you are operating alone & want to have two trains under your control. The dual throttle arrangement makes consisting & helper operations simple & much more prototypical.

The DT300's throttle knobs themselves are radically different from anything you've probably ever used before. The throttle knobs are click encoders rather than potentiometers. What this means to you is that the throttle knob rotates more than one turn from 0 to full speed. The number of rotations is based on whether you have the system set up for 14, 28 or 128 speed step operation. Encoder Knobs give you incredibly fine speed control & when you select another loco, the throttle knob position does not change the speed of the new loco selected. No more rushing to adjust the throttle to match the loco's speed! Try it for yourself: install one of our decoders (128 speed step of course) in a locomotive that runs well & run it with a DT300. You won't believe the slow speed performance! (Note: If you prefer pushbutton operation, you can use the up & down arrow keys to change the locomotive's speed.)

In addition, the DT300’s throttle knobs can be used to select loco addresses to run and to reverse the direction of the loco controlled by the throttle.

DT300’s can be converted to DT300R’s.  Because the DT300 is a completely new design, Digitrax is not able to convert existing throttles to DT300’s.

Fast Clock Feature

Lets you set your own rate from 0 to 100. (0=clock stalled, 1=1:1, 100=100:1).

This feature is available on all DT400, DT300 series, DT100 series and DT200’s operating with DCS100, DB150 or DT200 command stations.

Customizable for user throttle preferences.

You choose whether the throttle knobs have normal or ballistic tracking, set up default mode for new loco set up and more.

The DT300 operates as an advanced throttle on a DB150 Genesis II or Empire Builder II Command Station or on a DT200 (Big Boy) Command Station, too!

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