Digitrax Routes with a DT602
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this video, I demonstrate how to set up routes on a Digitrax DCC system using a DT602 throttle.
Key points to take away:
1. Check to see if your Digitrax command station supports routes, and enable them through Op Switches if necessary.
2. Only DT series throttles can setup routes. UT series cannot.
3. The DT602 type throttle has a much easier menu than a 400/500 series throttle.
4. A UT6 type throttle can operate a route through its switch menu. However, since it does not have separate Throw and Close buttons, you must press the "F" key until the switches in the route operate. Sometimes it will operate the first time, sometimes you have to press it a second time.
Summary of the steps. First, write down the list of switches and what position they need to be in for a particular route. In the Route Edit menu on the throttle, add those switches to the list, remembering to include whether they need to be thrown or closed. The last switch address you need to enter is the phantom address you want to control the route. Do NOT click "add", instead just click "save". This will keep the phantom address in the TOP position on the list. Use the left throttle knob to scroll through the lists (#1-32). Once on a list, use the right knob to scroll down the list to highlight a previous switch address. If you need to delete an address from the list, highlight the address and use the "delete" key in the top right of the display.
Thank you for a great expalnation on routes with Digitrax. I just bought a new Digitrax EVOX with the new cab and you have made my life easier.
Awesome. Nice you can set it up with the throttle. I made a similar video, on setting up train routes on Möllehem loconet servo decoders a few days ago. Train Routes makes your life so much easier.
Don't know why Digitrax didn't include the "phantom switch" top address in the manual... remember it being included in the instructions from earlier models years ago. Liked and subscribed.
Steven, this was an excellent video and helped sort out some of my issue. I'm using the Digitrax DCS-52 but also have a DT602 throttle. I'm going to assume using the DS74 will operate the switches, and allow me to set up routes. I've read through the DS74 documentation and that seems right to me. I sub to your channel. 🙂
Thanks for the sub.
The DS74 does have an option for built in routes, but I have spent all day trying to think of a scenario where that would be useful. In this video, I just built the routes in the command station (DCS100). The turnouts at this location are operated by an SE8c signal board; they have 8 tortoise motor outputs.
We do have a DS74 on another part of the layout. I will look more into how it works!
@@signalupproductions I'm not sure if the DCS52 can store memory for the routes. As a stand alone command station, it can't. However, it might if using a DT602 handle. If you factor the DS74, the answer is yes.
You are correct. I actually never realized the Zephyr can't store routes. Then the 602/DS74 combo would work.
I think I understand how to add and control switches using routes. I was wondering if you have a video that explains how to control 2 trains at different speeds. For example, if you have 2 trains on one line but you want to stop one before a switch, then change the direction of the second train so it uses another line. Then you could change the switch once the first train has passed the switch and allow the second train to say travel into a station or onto a terminating line. I have the DT602 so it's usefull to know how to do this. Please forgive me if this is basic information, I'm slow and the instruction manual is as clear as mud to me.
The DT602 throttle can control 2 different trains at a time. There is the left and right knob. Each one can control a different address. One the display just above the large locomotive address, it should say "Left Throttle" or "Right Throttle", denoting which knob you will be using. Simply adjusting or pressing in on a knob will switch the throttle to control the address that's called up on that knob. Switching is instantaneous.
@@signalupproductionsI think I will have to set up more trains because I only have one programmed in at the moment and clicking the throttle just changes which knob is used. But, I do understand that is how it should work once you have multiple trains assigned.
Hi Steven
I am new to the Digitrax DT602D system and I am having a few problems on how to programme Cobalt iP tour out motors. I have spent quite a considerable amount time trying to get my head around it. Just wondering it you could possibly give me step by step instructions on how to do do this. I would be so grateful.
Regards
James
Facit Station
New Zealand
I must apologize, I do remember now seeing an earlier comment from you on another video, meaning to send a response but it slipped my mind. Please forgive me!
As for the Cobalts, I have never personally used them. However, it seems that you would turn off track power with your DT602 throttle, connect the DCC IN/ DCC OUT terminals on the switch motor to the DCC bus on your layout (the same wire that would power your track). Then, place the mini slide switch that is on the terminal board to the DCC SET position. Then using your DT602 throttle, turn the track power back on, press the "S" key to enter switch mode, type in the address you wish the turnout to remember, "throw" the switch with the throttle, then place the slide switch on the motor back to its "run" position. That should do it. As a disclaimer, I cannot verify if those is the proper procedure, but based on my examination of their instructions on their website, that is what I believe will make them work for you.
I followed your setup to create a route, however using the switch number I gave it would not reverse the actual switches. I was doing this for 2, double crossovers on the main. I assume that I need to create another route to close the switches? my switches are snap type.
Yes, a route just sets all the switches to a single position. A different switch position would require a different route.
What you would have to do is create 2 different routes, one for the crossover, and one for the main. It's best to use a switch address NOT already used on the layout for a real switch. So let's just say address 500. Make the route so that when 500 is closed, the crossover switches are set for the main. Save that route, then create a new one that uses 500 thrown to set the route for the crossover.
@@signalupproductions that worked. Thanks for the reply
Good information. It seems the introduction is repeated.
Oops! You're right.
No sound.
What do you mean?
I just watched this video and there is sound. Many other people have also watched this video with no complaints. Can you be more specific?
@@signalupproductions Sound on the left channel. Nothing but hiss on the right.
RUclips does not support surround sound. My videos are only Mono, so there would only be sound from one side. Nothing I can do about that.
@@signalupproductions I beleive if your recordings are in mono it would play back the same in both speakers. Btw way I was just trying to relay some information that you asked Peter. I have noticed this in a few of your videos but most are fine.
I appreciate it. It has never been brought to my attention. I strive to improve my videos so we can all enjoy them better!
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