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Digitrax DH163D - Is it possibe to adjust dimming level?

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Digitrax DH163D - Is it possibe to adjust dimming level?
Posted by Osibisa on Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:25 PM

Using Rule 17 dimming, the headlights are too dim. Is it possible to adjust like the TCS decoders? Can't find any info on this.

Thx

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Posted by Hamltnblue on Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:45 PM

Here's a link to the Digitrax programming manual. It should have what you want.

Looks like the section you want starts on page 39

Good Luck

 

http://www.digitrax.com/ftp/decodermanual.pdf

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Posted by Osibisa on Sunday, May 3, 2009 1:58 PM

That actually was the first place I checked and although I've got F0F programmed correctly I did not notice any mention of adjustable dimming.

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Posted by rrinker on Sunday, May 3, 2009 3:45 PM

 Look at section 6.10.2, CV62. This is where you can adjust the lamp keep-alive voltage. This is how much power is supplied when the effect is 'off' or 'dim'. The Digitrax decoders aren't as asjustable as TCS, but you can change it.

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Posted by Osibisa on Sunday, May 3, 2009 5:07 PM

Cool Beans,

Thanks - Bruce

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Posted by CSX Robert on Sunday, May 3, 2009 9:46 PM
I don't think CV62 affects the dim level(if it does, I can't not see any difference). It is for lighting effects that turn on and off, such as flashing ditch lights and FRED lights, not for the dimming of the headlights.

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