Hi,
Well I got my new PH pro radio set in today and haven't been able to get the thing to work yet. I've been studying the manuals since I ordered the system last week and I've checked my wiring, so I know it's hooked up right. I haven't tried hooking up the radio portion yet, as I can't get the system to work with the pro cab throttle plugged in. I presently have it connected to a circle of EZ track. The procab won't go past the startup screen, it reads "NCE Procab Ver. 1.3 Cab address= 2". When I plug my powercab in (using the 4 wire cord) it does the same thing for a few seconds and then enters powercab mode, like it does when I plug it into a PCP. When I place one of my loco's on the track it runs full speed reverse with the rear headlight on, this loco is equipped with an NCE D13SR decoder and is set to address 1121. When I add another loco, it runs and constantly changes directions. This loco is equipped with an NCE P2K-SR decoder and is set to address 1120. I also checked the P515 transformer and it is putting out the proper 15V AC.
So what does it sound like to you guys? Is it possible something got bumped during shipping? Is it just a dud?
So far I'm very disappointed, as this is a big investment for me. I was also under the impression that NCE test all of there products before shipment, which makes me wonder why I'm having this problem in the first place.
Yes, I will be emailing NCE immediately. Just hoping that someone here had suggestions so I can get it to work now...
Thanks,
Jamie
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Do you have the short cable connecting the control bus jack on the right with one of the control bus jacks on the left? What do the lights show? On Page 20 is how to do a full reset to clear the memory of the command station, try that.
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Fixed, it
I took the command station apart and found that the upper board had been completely knocked out of it's socket. I plugged it back in and it's fine. Must of happened during shipping.
Great news. It happens to the best of them, and NCE is one of the best.
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Well after playing with it for a few hours I must stay, I'm very happy with it. Tomorrow I'll begin the process of installing it on the portable layout. I was also surprised to find out that NCE has begun to install internal antennas on their Pro Cab units. The only way to distinguish my wireless unit from a traditional one is a small red LED on top.
Whoever the delivery company was (FedEx, UPS, USPS) they must have dropped it from a height of over 10 feet to knock the board completely out of its socket like that.
Glad you found the problem yourself. Believe it or not this is a common malady with the PH pro. It seems that getting knocked around in the back of a delivery truck can in fact loosen the boards. I have heard that NCE will try a different socket with a tighter grip. They also are prone to having the IC chip loosen up also.
Pete
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Thank you so much for posting this. I had the exact same problem-- hard to believe it came loose, but it did! Finding this post saved the day!
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