With the introduction of these products, they have a lot of bells and whistle so to speak on the outside, but under the hood, there is not much there and what is there sometime does not follow the nmra dcc standards. Mrc command 2000 wpower mrc using advanced microprocessor technology, the command 2000 increases the realism, control, and satisfaction of model railroading like. One is for christmas tree duty, the other is for the childern. Mrc dcc model railroad digital control devices for sale ebay. Mrc 0001417 prodigy elite advance 2 digital command control system. Mrc model rectifier corporation cv8143 welcome to the. Partlow mrc 5000 manual provides a pretty fun arcade experience, reminiscent of early fifthgeneration partlow mrc 5000 manual games, but the game is crying out for a mrc has developed the first sound decoder to replicate the sounds of three prime movers in a fullsize genset loco. Part of mrc s prodigy family of dcc components, the express system is fully compatible with mrc s fullfeature prodigy advance system. The broadway, atlas, and lifelike equipped with qsi id 1 dcc sound engines use a different reset procedure. The mrc prodigy advance dcc system will enhance the enjoyment of your train layout for many years to come. Mrc 1406 dcc prodigy advance 4 digit addressing,128. I thought it would be worth sharing how i get started into dcc, through this video presentation of how i use this system. Mrc command 2000 wpower mrc using advanced microprocessor technology, the command 2000 increases the realism, control, and satisfaction of model railroading like no other introduction in the past 50 years. Quantum dcc reference manual 6142 15 december 2003 nmra dcc explained digital command control dcc is the standard adopted by the national model railroad association nmra in 19941 to allow compatible operation of all engines and command stations regardless of manufacturer.
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If you wish to add details or make corrections, and dont want to mess with the table formatting, you may leave your comments on the talk page fo. I recently updated the mrc 2000 dcc system that i installed several years ago on a. Mrc using advanced microprocessor technology, the command 2000 increases the realism, control, and satisfaction of model railroading like no other introduction in the past 50 years. This cab provides all of the capability and ease of use that youve heard about in our power pro system, at an entry level price. Mrc command 2000 and mrc decoders are dcc compatible.
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Even with just the three elements now available, atlas master to me wins a priceversusfeatures comparison with other beginner dcc systems mrc command 2000 and digitrax genesis. Ad160 for sale ad160 2000 1 model 019571811601 ad330 mrc gauge box train decoder open command. They work fine on the mrc command 2000 setup, but i cannot program on the zephyr unit. However, mrc s command 2000 and the mrc prodigy do. Moreover the atlas master system is fully expandable, putting atlas in a position to introduce a broad range of dcc components and even more sophisticated controllers. I started out in dcc with one of those mrc 2000 unitsover 10 years ago. Db210opto single 358 amp autoreversing dcc booster that is optoisolated for layouts with common rail wiring. With all 28 nmra functions and unique in all the world, mrcs incredibly small, one piece, dual mode, nscale brilliance onboard diesel sound decoders with mounted speakers enable simple dropin replacement. Like the advance model, the express cab features a large liquid crystaldisplay lcd screen, a proportional control knob the. If you are interested in dcc but afraid to take the plunge because youre w orried dcc is too technically complex to understand or you just dont want the expense and effort of converting your entire roster of nondecoder equipped locos to dcc. Soundtraxx 141 burnett drive durango, colorado 81 united states of america call us at 970 2590690.
A conversion chart for the 10 possible mrc engine addresses would be a wonderful help to us oldtimers. Dcc differs from analog control in that dcc applies full voltage to. Great deals on mrc dcc model railroad digital control devices. Unfortunately mrc was very late getting into the dcc market. Are you looking for a starter digital command control dcc system. Please consult the decoder instructions for the particular locomotive to. Imagine controlling up to 10 locos on one track, traveling at different speeds, and in different directions all at the same time. To that end, ive been reading up on the various dcc systems im going with a wireless cab system, consulting. Mrc command 2000 show oldest posts first default show newest posts first show original post first then newest replies all users can post new topics in this forum. This controller features controls for three throttles, walk around controller, mode, lights, direction 3 separate controls, accessory, momentum, prom gram, group select, and advanced. Using digitrax systems to program an mrc ad310 decoder is especially confusing because the mrc command 2000 uses several switches and levers rather than standard cv numbers. Ok, ive been through every page of the dcc forum and cant find what im looking for.
They are actually scans of the manual and are broken up by pages. Install adobe acrobat reader before download files. Download delayed confirmed in 24 hours max mrc users guide mrc installation manual mrc quick start guide mrc service manual the mission of the media research center is to create a media culture in federal employees and military personnel can donate to the media research center through i misplaced my user manual for my mrc command 2000 dcc. Well first, the core dcc standards that went into the design of the mrc command 2000 are sill applicable. I have had an mrc command 2000 dcc system and handheld controller for about the past 6 years and, while i love the system, i have just outgrown it. For sale is a mrc command 2000 digital command control system with 1 ad330 n gauge decoder. Everything that has been approved since then are all enhancements to that design.
Can a soundtraxx decoder be used with the mrc command 2000 system even though the mrc system doesnt have all the function controls. A fullyfunctional, affordable dcc system thats easy to useif youve put off the change to digital command control dcc because you thought it was too complicated or expensive, then mrc s prodigyadvance2 is the system for you. Dc doesnt have to be complicated, especially if youre just starting out. If you look in the manual i think it says the input voltage should be 18. This is a controller only and requires a separate power transformer of 14 20v ac dc. More specifically, they came to the sound decoder market very late. A comparison between various digital command control starter systems. If you are interested in dcc but afraid to take the plunge because youre w orried dcc is too technically complex to understand or you just dont want the expense and effort of converting your entire roster of nondecoder equipped locos to dcc then our tech 6 might be just the thing. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cabhandheld with cable. With the mrc command 2000, this engine would run so slowly that i was clocking an rpm of one smooth revolution every six seconds without binding.
Mrc prodigy dcc and mrc command 2000 users do not need to know all these register and cv numbers because the mrc dcc systems use model railroading terminology. A dcc system thats easy to use and has all the advance features you desire. This comes as pictured with control, decoder, and manual. This 2 amp system can operate 2 or 3 ho sized trains, or 4 n scale trains. Mode switch permits operation of hon scale or g scale trains. Dc to dcc understanding digital command control and how dcc. Feb 04, 2010 i started out in dcc with one of those mrc 2000 unitsover 10 years ago. Glossary of model railroading terms used in our dcc section. Be sure to visit our store,streamlined backshop services, where you can purchase many great items like dcc decoders and command stations, dcc installation parts, locomotives and rolling stock, readytorun sound cars, and our exclusive customengineered truck pickups. By phil scanduraphotos by the author who would believe that in a space of little more than two square inches, you could control 12 lighting outputs connected to grainofwheat bulbs or leds and do so using digital command control dcc.
Using mrc auto reverse module and insulating rails. Here at mrc, we pride ourselves in giving you the most advanced, reliable and easy to use dcc train. Part of mrcs prodigy family of dcc components, the express system is fully. Dc to dcc understanding digital command control how dcc works dcc explained dcc train control. Prodigyadvance2 is simple enough for the firsttime user to quickly master, yet has sophisticated functionality that will impress the. Mrc dcc decorder command 2000 power pack w special ad140330 g. In addtion i have both a lenz and a digitrax zephyr.
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