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Digitrax Zephy transponding?

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Posted by rrinker on Monday, August 20, 2012 4:03 PM

 Either via a DT40x throttle or with JMRI and a computer interface like a LocobufferUSB or PR3.

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Posted by John Todd on Monday, August 20, 2012 5:09 AM

I think it's a wiring issue. I am confused about detection gaps and zones. Also the Zephyr does not

have a find button, so how do I know it is working.

John

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Posted by Dave Merrill on Sunday, August 19, 2012 11:38 PM

John,

Yes, the Zephyr will support transponding.  Now to the BDL168 issue.  Please tell us more about your system and how the BDL is connected, how many BDLs, how may RX4s, etc.

Elmer is correct. You must get the BDL working correctly before getting the transponding to work.  

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Posted by gandydancer19 on Sunday, August 19, 2012 6:01 PM

Don't try to install Transponding until you get the BDL-168 set up and working first. It is easier to work one new system at a time rather than two, because you won't know which one is giving you trouble.

Follow the directions and don't try to take short-cuts. Pay attention to the details. Electronic installations are very specific. If you do it right, it will work right the first time. Make a check list if necessary to double check your installation.

I have installed about seven BDL-168 boards and haven't found a bad one yet. All of them worked right away.

Elmer.

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Posted by PennCentral99 on Sunday, August 19, 2012 5:26 PM

According to Digitrax web site - Yes, if you have transponders installed that report back to the command station.

http://www.digitrax.com/static/apps/products/transponding/rx4/documents/RX4.pdf

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Digitrax Zephy transponding?
Posted by John Todd on Sunday, August 19, 2012 12:45 PM

Does anyone know if Digitrax Zephyr will support transponding?  I am trying to set up Surroundtraxx

and I can't get the BD168 to detect the blocks.

 

 

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