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NCE Powercab

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NCE Powercab
Posted by trainbuff17 on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:03 AM

Hi trying to get a dcc layout working I have a powercab but when I go through the setup all it says is (can't read cv).Sad Cheers 

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Posted by cacole on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:55 AM

I usually ignore that message and continue with the setup.  Why do you need to read a CV if you're going to change it, anyway.  I usually have no problem if I go ahead and change the CV even if the Powercab can't read it.

The brand of decoder is another factor to consider -- some don't allow a CV to be read or changed.

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Posted by Guy Papillon on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 9:27 AM

Are you using "Programming Track" mode? You can't read CVs on "On the main programming" mode.

 

Guy

Modeling CNR in the 50's

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 29, 2015 9:31 PM

2 questions:

What are you trying to program?

Which cable are you using, flat or coiled?

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