If the OP downloads the Loksound Select manual from the ESU website, both diagram versions will be listed.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
I'll bet Cbuster doesn't have a 2nd generation loksound.
Mine looks like this https://tinyurl.com/y4fy4azl and the green would have to go to one of the common pads
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
If the decoder is a Loksound Select then click on the photo in the 4th post above...or here.
gcriSo I got it working, the 8 pin decoder does support enough functions, however Athearn's DCC conversion board does not map pin 3 to anything so it is worthless. I had to snip the green wire and solder it directly to the board. I will not try to use an 8 pin decoder in the future with Athearn engines.
I agree with Randy on this one as I too have learned the hard way. For all of my locos, Athearn included, I rip out the old board and just start fresh with wiring. Makes it more tidy in the end. And my Loksound programmer makes programming sooooooo much easier in my book too. Would highly recommend this as it cuts the programming time way down!
Mike
This was my first Athearn DCC install, live and learn. I appreciate the information as I will make sure to do that next time.
The best option for the Athearns is the Select Direct, you completely remove the Athearn board. The Select Direct supports enough functions for any modern engine, there are plenty for the headlights, the ditch lights, and any potential rotating beacon on the cab roof.
--Randy
Modeling the Reading Railroad in the 1950's
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I was under the impression that because the 8 pin plug had an AUX1 green cable that it would be able to control the ditch lights as well. Guess I was mistaken.
EDIT I'll take Randy's advice over mine. Now I know the difference between and 8 and a 9 pin decoder.
The following is useless if you need to wire the ditch lights in first.
gcriIs there any CV that might be set that has disables F6?
You want to go to the ESU site and download the Select Manual.
Page 24 shows the mapping of F6 CV32 is an access CV. That probably isn't the official term for it, but think of it as an elevator. It has to get you to the right floor before you get get to the right room.
I always read the CV on the programming track before I change it. Make Notes!
From there you need to read starting on page 30 about Ditch lights and their features and whether you want Type 1 or 2. I have not personally done this, it is my understanding of the manual, but as I see it.
Power your system on and off.
You have to wire the ditch lights individually to aux1 and aux2 on the decoder. AN 8 pin connectin does not have enough wires to run the motor, headlights, AND ditch lights, it only includes wires for the track pickups, motor, and the two headlights.
A 9 pin decoder would have enough wires, however you still have to change the wiring on the factory board as the DC versions of the locos just have the ditch lights wired to come on with the power.
I recently got an Athearn Genesis SD70M (ATH69208) and installed a LokSound Select 8 pin decoder (I removed the 9 pin DC plug). It was programmed with sound file 73425. I orded it online so it arrived pre-programmed. Sound, motor control, etc. work perfectly except the ditch lights will not come on (headlight works fine). I tested the locomotive on DC (without the decoder installed) and the ditch lights work fine. Is there any CV that might be set that has disables F6? I have not changed any CVs (still is set to 3 for the locomotive address) nor have I changed any wiring to the lights as I was going through all the functions after I installed it and found this problem.
I appreciate any suggestions.