Digital Command
Control Mobile Decoders
Digitrax Mobile Decoders Feature:
Exciting DCC features.
Great low prices.
Robust operation.
Long-term reliability.
Interoperable with other digital command
control systems.
Two & four digit addresses.
Analog mode conversion lets you operate your
Digitrax equipped locos on regular DC layouts!
Programmable from DCC compatible command
stations without opening the locomotive shell.
Digitrax mobile decoders comply with FCC
Part 15, Class B RFI Requirements.
Your locomotives look like the real thing, Digitrax LocoMotion System
makes them run like the real thing, too!
128 speed step control.
Smooth deceleration to stop before changing
direction when locomotive is reversed. No sudden, non-prototypical stops!
Torque compensation for the smoothest silent
operation ever.
Momentum with acceleration and deceleration
settings.
Set normal direction of travel for your
loco.
Switching speed feature for quick access to
slower switching speeds.
Customize the throttle response of
individual locomotives with speed tables. Use this option to match the
performance of locomotives with different drive trains.
Simple 3 step speed tables are easy to set
up.
Advanced 28 step speed tables with 256 level
resolution.
Series 3 decoders have smooth scaleable
speed stabilization (back emf) feature.
Series 3 decoders have decoder lock feature
for using multiple decoders in one locomotive.
Basic, advanced and universal consisting.
Make your locos even more realistic with lighting effects, sound
and other functions.
When you install a Digitrax decoder, the
lights that came with your loco will operate more realistically.
With DCC you automatically get constant
brightness lights on your locos.
With DCC you can turn the locos lights on
and off from your throttle.
With Digitrax decoders your headlamp and rear
lamp will automatically reverse when you change loco direction.
No extra lighting board to install, its on
the decoder board!
Use incandescent lamps or LEDs. No expensive
multiple filament bulbs needed.
All Digitrax mobile decoders have multiple
function outputs for controlling headlamps, rear lamps and other lights and
functions on the loco.
Functions can be set up to remain active
during operation on non-DCC layouts.
Complete step by step instructions for setting
up functions are included in the Digitrax
Decoder Manual .
There are five types of function outputs
available on Digitrax Decoders: Standard, Standard*, Configurable Strobe, FX
& FX3
Decoder
Installation Options Make Decoder Installation Easier Than Ever Before
Digitrax Easy Connect 9 pin decoder
interface system available on many DH series decoders.
Plug N Play decoders for many N, HO, &
G scale locomotives.
8 pin DCC medium plugs/sockets integrated on
decoders.
Digitrax solderless decoder interface for
regular Athearn locos.
Wired decoders for installation in non-DCC
ready locos.
Complete instructions included with each
decoder.
If you choose not to do your own
installations, your local dealer can handle the installation or refer you to
someone who can.
Note: Digitrax offers many different decoders with different prices and different feature sets therefore, not all features listed above are included with all Digitrax decoders. Please check the instruction sheet that is included with each decoder to determine which features are supported by the decoder you are purchasing.
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Digitrax Decoder Manual in pdf format
Click Here To Choose the Right Digitrax Decoder for Your Installation.
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How Digitrax Decoder part numbers work
DZ Series Decoders-Super Small N & HO Decoders
Z-Scale Decoders
fit in the smallest spaces!
Rated at 1.25 Amps
for use in N & HO, too!
DZ143 $34.95 msrp
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1.25 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 0.55 x 0.13 9.14mm x 13.97mm x 3.3mm |
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Wired |
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4-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DZ143
fits in the smallest spaces!
DZ143PS $37.95 msrp
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1.25 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 0.55 x 0.13 9.14mm x 13.97mm x 3.3mm |
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Approx. 1
wires to DCC Med Plug |
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4-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DZ143PS
is small enough for Z scale and perfect for almost any HO installation with a
DCC Medium Socket!
Z-Scale Decoders
fit in the smallest spaces!
Rated at 1.25 Amps
for use in N & HO, too!
DZ123 $19.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 0.55 x 0.13 9.14mm x 13.97mm x 3.3mm |
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Wired |
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2-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DZ123PS $22.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 0.55 x 0.13 9.14mm x 13.97mm x 3.3mm |
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Approx. 1
wires to DCC Med Plug |
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2-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN121 Series Decoders-Small, Cost Effective N &
HO Decoders
Thin is N for Cost
Effective N-Scale Decoders!
Thin profile makes
installation in tight spaces easy!
DN121 $24.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 1.0 x 0.18 9.2mm x 25.4mm x 4.5mm |
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Wired |
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2-125mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN121 Instructions
DN121IP $26.95 msrp
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x 1.15 x 0.18 9.2mm x 29.2mm x 4.5mm |
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Integrated DCC Medium Plug |
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2-125mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN121IP Instructions
DN121PS $29.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x
1.0 x 0.18 9.2mm x 25.4mm x 4.5mm |
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Short Wires to DCC Medium Harness |
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2-125mA |
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Click here for full
specification sheet.
DN121PS Instructions
DN142 Series Decoders-Small, Premium Decoders for N
& HO
DN142 $52.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x
1.0 x 0.18 9.2mm x 25.4mm x 4.5mm |
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Wired |
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4-125mA |
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here for full specification sheet.
DN142PS $55.99 msrp
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.36 x
1.0 x 0.18 9.2mm x 25.4mm x 4.5mm |
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Short Wires to DCC Medium Harness |
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4-125mA |
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- Small Footprint for N scale and other tight installations. This decoder fits nicely in HO switcher & steam installations where space is a problem.
- Designed specifically for N-scale applications and take into account the slightly higher current draws of high quality modern N-scale locomotives, like Kato.
- 1 Amp current rating gives better long term reliability.
- Great for HO modelers for installation in small switchers and steam locomotives and since they are rated at 1 amp they work very well in these applications.
- Real FX capabilities let N-scalers have prototypical light operation in their locos without having to add another board for lighting control.
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Click here for full
specification sheet.
N-Scale Replacement Frames
If you don't want to cut your N-scale frames to make
room for a decoder try replacement frames, they make N-scale installation a
breeze! These replacement frames are available from
your Local Dealer, Aztec Manufacturing or Southern Digital. For HO modelers
there are replacement frames that use the DN142 for the Kato HO NW-2 available
from Southern Digital (these are cast frames available from your local dealer)
and also from Brinton R. Jones (these are machined factory original frames).
Digitrax Plug N Play and Board Replacement
Decoders for N Scale
DN122K2 $44.99 msrp
Designed to fit
the Kato N RDC
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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For Kato N RDC |
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3 part decoder with main body connected to two
lamp boards |
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2-125mA |
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RDC Special, CS also available |
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- DN122K2 makes
installation possible though it is somewhat challenging because of the
model itself. If you use
reasonable care, you will be able to handle this installation.
- RDC
Special Lighting: 2
light boards included with decoder, lights reverse automatically with loco
direction changes, yellow lights show in the direction of travel and red
lights show in the opposite direction.
- The two functions have
configurable strobe capability use in locos other than RDC.
Click here for full specification sheet.
DN141E2 $45.99
msrp
Designed to fit the ER Models
N-scale Sharknose
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1.0 Amp (1.5 Amps Peak) |
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0.35 x 3.36 w/LED x 0.13 8.9mm x 85.4mm x 3.3mm |
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Board replacement decoder |
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4-125mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN163K0A $34.99 msrp
Designed to fit the Kato N scale
P-42, PA-1 & E-8
With Golden-White
LEDs!
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1.5 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.5485 x 2.2165 w/o LEDs x .1015 13.99mm x 56.30mm x 2.5mm |
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Board replacement decoder |
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6-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN163K0B $34.99 msrp
Designed to fit the Kato N scale
F3 A& B
With Golden-White
LED!
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1.5 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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0.5485 x 2.2165 w/o LEDs x .1015 13.99mm x 56.30mm x 2.5mm |
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Board replacement decoder |
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6-500mA |
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Click here for full specification sheet.
DN163K1A $34.99 msrp
Designed to fit the Kato N scale
SD40-2, SD70MAC. Kato N C44-9W with shell modification.
With Golden-White
LEDs!
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1.5 Amp (2.0 Amps Peak) |
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