The DCS240 uses different combinations ofthe PWR, PROG, NET, TRACK STAUSand USB indicator to provide a visual indication. The indicators can show what mode the DCS240 is in as well as errors and indications.
|
Indications |
Meaning |
|
PWR GREEN winking off every |
The DCS240 is powered on in Command Station Mode, Normal Operation Mode. |
|
PWR RED winking off every 3 |
The DCS240 is powered on in Booster Only Mode, Normal Operation Mode. |
|
PWR off blinking on GREEN or RED every 4 seconds |
The DCS240 is in SLEEP mode. (GREEN = Command Station Mode) (RED = Booster Only Mode) |
|
PWR flashing RED, all other indicators off |
Input Voltage out of Range 13.8V to 24V DC. |
|
PWR flashing GREEN |
DCS240 Internal fuse blown, replace fuse. |
|
PWR RED or GREEN winking off 2 times every 4 seconds |
The DCS240 is in Safe Operation Mode. Check your power supply to make sure it is appropriate for your track voltage settings. |
|
PWR flashing GREEN alternat- ing with PROG flashing RED |
The DCS240 is in Options Switch Mode. |
|
PWR flashing alternating GREEN/RED once a second |
The DCS240 is overheated and has shutdown. |
|
PWR flashing GREEN alternat- ing with NET flashing RED fast |
The DCS240 is updating IPL firmware Via direct USB connection. |
|
PWR flashing Green alternating with NET flashing RED slow, about once a second |
The DCS240 is updating IPL firmware Via LocoNet. |
|
PROG blinking RED |
The DCS240 program output is active. |
|
PROG flashing RED fast con- tinuous |
Program output is active via SoundLoader II or other soft- ware. |
|
PROG blinking RED slow, once a second |
DCS240 is in EZ Routes mode. |
|
USB lit BLUE |
USB is enumerated and connected to a computer responding with proper drivers. |
|
USB lit BLUE, winking off |
USB is receiving data over USB. |
|
TRACK STATUS is lit |
Indicates there is power to the track. This indicator will be GREEN or different shades of Yellow/Orange depending on Zero Stretching. |
|
NET indicator Solid RED on |
LocoNet OK. |
|
NET indicator Solid on RED, wink off |
DCS240 detects a valid LocoNet message. |
|
NET indicator off |
DCS240 detects a low voltage on LocoNet. |