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TCS A6X decoder

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TCS A6X decoder
Posted by atsfandy on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 10:32 AM

I am using for the first time the TCS A6X decoder, put it in a P2K GP30 all the wiring was easy and I am happy with that, however I can not seem to find the programming for the CVs to  make the headlights work independently. I swear that I saw in an issue of Model Railroader an article about programming those CVs and I can not seem to find that particular issue.  Can someone either tell what CVs to program or help me figuring out which issue it was so I can find that issue. 

 

Thanks Andy

 

p.s. I recommend to anyone who wants to use 1.5 volt bulbs for headlights this decoder works great for that.

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Posted by Train Modeler on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 6:24 AM

I'm pretty sure it's on one of the manuals on the TCS website.   They've got a few different manuals, so just look around.   I did this last year and have forgotton the exact CVs.

http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Customer_Content/Literature/Literature.htm

Richard

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Posted by skagitrailbird on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 7:54 AM

Andy,

Here is a link to the appropriate manual: http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Customer_Content/Literature/Decoders/HO_Scale/A-Series/A6Xweb.pdf

This link is to a remapping guide:  http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Customer_Content/Technical_Info/Tech_Manuals/FunctionRemapping.pdf

It took this techno-peasant geezer a while to understand the instructions but when the light finally went on (pun intended) it was pretty easy to do.  Good luck!

Roger

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Posted by jalajoie on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 9:32 AM

Read your other post with the same title, you may find some answers.

Jack W.

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