I think I have a problem with my nce hand set when I got a new loco put it on the track and went through the normal program and it just read CON???? and no go is there some thing wrong with my hand set
I got one of those when i got my powercab but its far to short and if you put the handset down you have to be careful it doesn't cause it to shoot off like a bit of elastic .
Yes, its specifically designed to work with the PowerCab, unlike other curly cables, which may have the right wires, but arnt of the required standard to carry the power.
Question. I've recently acquired a NCE power cab. I've programmed my locos on a separate track which was fine and they worked on that track but when I switched them to the layout it doesn't seem that any commands are going to the locos. I've tested the track and it does have power. Is there something I should have done on the cab??
No, there isnt anything you ought to do. What you could do is remove all your locos but one, and then treat your layout like a giant programming track. Read back the CVs, to test the communication with the loco.
I think I have a problem with my nce hand set when I got a new loco put it on the track and went through the normal program and it just read CON???? and no go
is there some thing wrong with my hand set
I got one of those when i got my powercab but its far to short and if you put the handset down you have to be careful it doesn't cause it to shoot off like a bit of elastic .
It is when its new - it gradually loosens up and becomes very useful.
Does this cable have the heavier wire that NCE state is used for the Power Cab?
Yes, its specifically designed to work with the PowerCab, unlike other curly cables, which may have the right wires, but arnt of the required standard to carry the power.
Question. I've recently acquired a NCE power cab. I've programmed my locos on a separate track which was fine and they worked on that track but when I switched them to the layout it doesn't seem that any commands are going to the locos. I've tested the track and it does have power. Is there something I should have done on the cab??
No, there isnt anything you ought to do. What you could do is remove all your locos but one, and then treat your layout like a giant programming track. Read back the CVs, to test the communication with the loco.
@@MessingaboutwithModels I've noticed that there is no draw of power on the power cab register
I prefer the curly cables on things. Just need to stretch this one out a bit by the looks of it.
It is a bit short, I'll grant you.
It's just a RJ12 straight wired cable, available on most electronics sites in various colours, but get a decent one.
It needs to be of the right grade and shielding, because it carries an electrical load, which most RJ12 cables arnt designed to do.
i need a longer cable really. can you buy longer versions do you know?
It stretches out to about 2 metres in length. I dont think they sell another one, but you'd probably have another panel if your layout was that large.
Use two with a RJ45 coupler.
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC thanks i'll try it out
@@timstrainvideos142 Actually those are RJ12 connectors I think. Sorry I was at work (IT) and was thinking PC. LOL
@@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC no worries thanks i'll get rj12 coupler cheers tim
Please list the part number. Can't find on their web site
Hi Charlie, it's DCD-ACL.
@@MessingaboutwithModels THANKS
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Got my curley from DCC concepts it's a lot better
Yes, I should have done it ages ago instead of persevering with the flat cable!