I am using a Zephyr on a layout with KATO Track. The layout includes 8 turnouts. I have installed 13 DS51K1 stationary decoders built specifically for the KATO turnouts and have a failure rate of over 50%. Two very experienced DCC people have verified the installation as correct. Is anyone else experiencing failures of these decoders?
My suggestion would be that you address your problem to Digitrax -- the decoders should be under warranty and they may have a bad batch that they're unaware of.
http://www.digitrax.com/support.php
If you've never tried to contact them, use the above link.
Thanks for the suggestion. Have you had the same failure problems with these decoders also?
Tower 61 Have you had the same failure problems with these decoders also?
Have you had the same failure problems with these decoders also?
No, I've never used one of them; all of mine are NCE Switch-It controlling Tortoise motors.