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Zephyr - Set Up A Service Mode Programming Track



Your DCS50 has two sets of DCC outputs. This means that you will be able to program decoders using one set of DCC outputs while the layout is running on the other set of DCC outputs.

When you hooked up your DCS50 to the layout, you used the RAIL A & RAIL B connections to the track. Now we will use the PROG A & PROG B outputs to set up a service mode programming track.

NOTE: The programming track is powered for programming only and cannot run locomotives. You will have to manually move your locomotive on to the track whether using the siding or isolated track programming setup.

Rear Panel Programming Track Hook Up Diagram



Your programming track can be as simple as a spare piece of track not connected to the layout as shown above or it can be a double gapped section of track connected to the DCS50's PROG A & PROG B outputs as shown below.

Programming Track Example Diagram



NOTE: Some wiring omitted for clarity.


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Posted by Vince K on 07-31-2007 at 11:21am
If you did want to use the programming track section siding for normal operations as well, you can use a DPDT switch to control the siding's functions.
Wiring:
There are 3 rows of 2 contacts on the switch: 1. Connect the siding to the center pair of contacts
2. Connect the Zephyr Prog A and B outputs to another pair of contacts
3. Connect the Zephyr Rail A and B outputs to the remain pair of contacts
4. Be consistent with A and B rail connections per the Zephyr Manual.
If you are new to switches, here's a very helpful link: http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/components/switch.htm

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