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1. GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance YOUR PRODIGY ADVANCE SYSTEM GAUGEMASTER PRODIGY ADVANCE BASE UNIT Your Prodigy Advance DCC System includes the following 1 Power Pack 2 Base Unit 3 Walkaround Controller with LCD screen 4 Leads for Power Pack and Controller 1 Power supply 15v DC at 3 5 amps 2 WALKAROUND select switch Used to select from 1 to 8 WALKAROUNDS or All WALKAROUNDS 1 99 3 Factory use only socket For factory use only at this time and will be used for future upgrades Do not insert foreign objects into this port Inadvertently plugging a WALKAROUND into this port will not damage the system although the WALKAROUND will not function 4 WALKAROUND sockets three Plug up to three WALKAROUNDS or use these ports to expand to a network of additional WALKAROUND extension plates around the layout Up to 99 WALKAROUNDS can be used in a network 5 Power on off switch Turns BASE UNIT power on off 6 Power light Glows when system is on 7 Link light Flashes during transmission of program data from the WALKAROUND to the BASE UNIT This lets you know the BASE UNITS is receiving and accepting data The light remains off at all other times 8 Cooling fan Does not operate all the time and will only come on during times of heavy load on the layout 9 Terminal plug output to main layout track and program track 10 15v DC input from POWER
2. control an individual locomotive s accessory functions use either the consist number or the locomotive s original address Consult your decoder s instructions to find out how to control the accessory functions CLEARING ADVANCED CONSISTS 1 Press CONSIST until Cons cLr flashes in the display then press ENTER 2 Cons will display prompting you to input the consist number Enter the number of the consist you want to clear and press ENTER Once you clear the consist each locomotive will respond immediately to its original speed command Please note if you forget the consist number each locomotive s address in the consist must be re programmed on the Program Track or program CV19 to zero UNIVERSAL or OLD STYLE CONSISTING This feature allows you to use older decoders that do not have CV19 to support Advanced Consisting In this type of Consisting the BASE UNIT stores all of the information of the Consisting locomotives and makes them run as a single locomotive When you adjust the speed of the lead locomotive the BASE UNIT distributes the speed setting to all the original locomotive addresses in the Consist by sending the speed command to each individual locomotive Although the Consist acts as one locomotive there is a slight time lag between the locomotives you may not be able to detect Locomotives consisted in this fashion will revert to their original addresses and direction settings when removed from the lay
3. over 200 TV channels to choose from via the medium of satellite broadcasting And that s before we even mention the internet possibly the greatest and most accessible resource there is That is not to say that older technology is no good we know many photographers who prefer to use conventional film over digital it s just the new opportunities that technology offers that makes it so exciting and that is how we feel about DIGITAL COMMAND CONTROL It s the opportunity to run your railway the way you want rather than within the constraints of traditional operation a new perspective on the operation of model railways PRODIGY ADVANCE is Quality in Digital Control Imagine for example a diesel depot with an array of locomotives on shed This layout is powered by PRODIGY ADVANCE No doubt you will have a few questions How do physically drive my trains On the WALKAROUND How many isolating sections are there None With DCC you simply select your locomotive drive it to where you want and then select another locomotive Where is my point control panel There isn t one Everything you need is on your WALKAROUND How do separate my Up and Down Running Lines No need You drive the trains where you want on your layout You ve noticed the capabilities of PRODIGY ADVANCE in the context of a small depot layout Can you imagine the possibilities on a larger layout You re going to have a lot of fun rFOrO FE gt E
4. Analogue Handheld Units W Walkabout Unit WS Walkabout Unit Inertia HH Handheld Feedback Cased Transformers M1 Output 2 x 16v AC 1A M2 Output 1 x 18v AC 2 5A M3 Output 1 x 24v AC 1 25A M4 Output 2 x 12v AC 1 25A Uncased Transformers T1 Output 2 x 16v AC 1 25A T2 Output 1 x 18v AC 2 5A T3 Output 1 x 24v AC 1 25A T4 Output 2 x 12v AC 1 25A Custom units also available Caugemaster Qlectronic loco controller Point Control CDU Capacitor Discharge Unit PM 1 Point Motor w Switching PM 2 Point Motor Standard PM 4 Point Motor Latching PCU1 Cased Point Control Unit PCU2 Point Control Slave Unit Uncouplers EM 1 N Gauge Decoupler EM 2 Frets for EM 1 TLU OO Gauge Decoupler Electrical Accessories SS 1 Super Shuttle Unit SS 2 Station Stop Unit SS 3 Auto Train Control Unit GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING PRODIGY ADVANCE Here at GAUGEMASTER we have been manufacturing model railway controllers for around 30 years and without being big headed feel that our reputation for top quality controllers is well deserved and justified In life things evolve and technology offers us new opportunities to try things that were previously impossible or at least prohibitively difficult Who d have thought when we began making model railway controllers that in around 30 years time almost all of us would own mobile telephones digital cameras personal computers and have
5. CONTROL A typical system consists of a BASE UNIT that sends DCC commands to your layout and DCC decoders installed in your locomotives which receive the DCC commands Each decoder equipped locomotive has it s own address Each decoder receives DCC commands but only follows those commands matching it s own address It really is that simple no more cab control no more isolating sections and much less wiring With DCC you can run different locomotives at different speeds anywhere on your layout and all on the same track if you wish You can turn the locomotive s headlight on and off and even activate sounds if your locomotives are suitably equipped By reading this manual fully you will soon have a good grasp of DCC control and will be able to enjoy the many benefits of the PRODIGY ADVANCE system Please note that PRODIGY ADVANCE does not support NON decoder fitted or analogue locomotives Some DCC systems do offer this facility but experience has taught us that this practice dramatically slows the response time of DCC systems This was unacceptable to us and is why this facility is no longer offered SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES INPUT 15 16v DC 3 5 amps OUTPUT DCC Signal with 14 5v amplitude for OO0 HO amp N Scales MAXIMUM CURRENT 3 5 amps MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WALKAROUNDS up to 99 ADDRESS CAPABILITY 2 Digit 1 127 or 4 digit 1 9999 SPEED STEPS 14 28 128 ACCESSORY FUNCTIONS 20 FO to F19 ADVANCED AND UNIVERSAL DOUB
6. General Problers Clean your layout and your locomotive s wheels Check the wiring of your layout Reprogram the locomotive address and other data Reset your WALKAROUND by unplugging it Reset your BASE UNIT by turning the power off Check your locomotive for proper decoder installation Check the wiring from WALKAROUNDS to the BASE UNIT and from the BASE UNIT to your layout Check for short circuits and or stray objects lying across your track Make sure the Link Light flashes when you press F2 te et ae O 00 3 3 TROUBLE SHOOTING special Trouble Shooting BASE UNIT POWER LIGHT IS ON BUT MY WALKAROUND DOES NOT DISPLAY ANYTHING ON THE LCD DISPLAY 1 Check that the WALKAROUND cable is securely plugged into the BASE UNIT 2 Replace the WALKAROUND cable with a known working cable 3 Try the WALKAROUND Cable combination in another BASE UNIT socket 4 If you are using EXTENSION PLATES check the wiring and cables from the BASE UNIT to your EXTENSION PLATE or try moving the WALKAROUND Cable combination to a different WALKAROUND socket THE LOCOMOTIVE S HEADLIGHT TURNS ITSELF OFF When you press 0 to turn on the locomotive s headlight the BASE UNIT will send the command to the decoder to turn on the locomotive s headlight The BASE UNIT will not continuously send the accessory command to the decoder like the speed command When the locomotive moves over dirty track and loses its power it will reset and lose the accessory comma
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8. Main Track and select the locomotive by pressing LOCO then enter the locomotive address and press ENTER Now you can run your locomotive If you would like to do more then read on 4 Next SV will flash prompting you to enter the Start Voltage Input the data then press ENTER 5 Next Acc will flash prompting you to program the acceleration rate Input the data then press ENTER 6 Next dEc will flash prompting you to program the deceleration rate Input the data then press ENTER 7 Next TV will flash prompting you to program the top voltage Input the data then press ENTER 8 Finally CV will flash prompting you to program a CV Configuration Variable At this point you have already finished most of the decoder programming You can stop programming here by pressing ENTER PRODIGY ADVANCE allows you to enjoy operat ing your model railway without having to fully understand CV s and how they work as we like to keep things as simple as possible 9 However if you want to program a CV enter a CV number and press ENTER Input your CV data and press ENTER again CV will flash again prompting you to program GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance Please note that programming a CV with incorrect data can cause your decoder to malfunction Read the manual that comes with your decoder carefully before programming a CV Also be certain to read the Configuration Variables section
9. PACK Note Prodigy Advance does not support NON decoder equipped analogue locos GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance DCC Stands for Digital Command Control One of several methods of controlling a model railroad layout The control infor mation is provided in the form of a digital signal instead of a standard analogue DC or AC power along with control information NMRA DCC is a specific form of Digital Command Control specified by the NMRA as a non proprietary international specification and has been embraced by a significant number of manufacturers worldwide DECODER Electronic device that receives the DCC signal from the BASE UNIT through the track decodes it and tells the loco motive or accessory that it is controlling what to do Decoders come in a variety of sizes and specifications FAST CLOCK A clock set to run faster than real time to allow modellers to run their railways to a 24hr timetable within a reason able timescale EXTENSION PLATES Give the user the ability to connect further WALKAROUND sockets to their layouts so that extra WALKAROUNDS can be used at different locations They add operational flexibility to a layout FUNCTION OUTPUT A decoder controlled switch that can be turned on and off by a user s WALKAROUND controller action LOCOMOTIVE DECODER A decoder intended for controlling a locomotive MAIN TRACK Track that is part of your normal railway layout MAXIMUM VOLTAGE The maximum volt
10. SPIN WHEN THERE IS NO LOAD If the fan turns on spins slowly and off periodically it indicates that there is an overload or short circuit Short Circuits could be caused by a piece of metal lying across the track a de fective decoder a derailed locomotive faulty points or a non insulated reverse loop 3 CHECK THE MAIN TRACK OUTPUT Place an analogue locomotive or test light on the Main Track The locomotive should buzz or the test light should glow If not check all connections and make sure the rear green plug is securely plugged in Make sure the screws on the green plug are tightened on the wire and not on the wire cover which is an insulator If the analogue locomotive still does not buzz or the test light does not glow send the unit back to us for repair 4 THE WALKAROUND LCD DOES NOT DISPLAY ANYTHING The WALKAROUND LCD should display the current locomotive when the power is on If not plug the WALKAROUND into another socket on the BASE UNIT If the LCD still displays nothing then send the unit back to us for repair 5 CHECK THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE BASE UNIT AND THE WALKAROUND Press 2 F2 should momentarily display the LCD and the Link Light should blink If not set the WALKAROUND to be the Master WALKAROUND WALKAROUND 1 by pressing SYS 6 1 and ENTER Make sure there is no other Master WALKAROUND in the system and try again If there is still no communication send the unit in for repair If there is communication
11. daytime telephone number and a detailed description of the problem you may be experiencing Send your PRODIGY ADVANCE by insured post or carrier as we cannot be held responsible for loss or damage incurred in your unit s inbound journey to the following address POSTAL ADDRESS Technical Department GAUGEMASTER Controls Plc Gaugemaster House Ford Road Arundel West Sussex BN18 OBN Telephone 01903 884321 Shop Sales 01903 884488 Fax 01903 884321 E Mail technical gaugemaster co uk Web www gaugemaster com All PRODIGY ADVANCE products carry a 1 YEAR GUARANTEE subject to the usual conditions Your statutory rights are not affected GLOSSARY OF TERMS a useful Guide ACCESSORY DECODER A decoder that remains at a fixed location and controls accessories such as signals point motors lighting in buildings or level crossing barriers Also known as a Stationary Decoder ADDRESS The numeric identification code by which a decoder recognises commands specifically assigned to it ADVANCED CONSISTING Operating and controlling several locomotives as one by sending speed and direction commands to a common ad dress See also Consist ANALOGUE CONTROL Conventional track voltage typically varying between 0 and 12 volts DC for speed control and polarity reversal for direction control BASE UNIT The unit that provides the power and brains behind a DCC operated railway COMPLIANT Same as conformance A compliant product is one that h
12. wire which connect the BASE UNIT with the track and supply power to that track TRANSFORMER A device used to convert normal current to appropriate voltage levels suitable for model railway operation WALKAROUND A hand held device used to send DCC commands to and from decoders on your Model Railway The device used to control the operation of your railway 6 THE GAUGEMASTER PRODUCT RANGE As well as being manufacturers of high quality model railway controllers we are also known for a huge range of accessories useful to every sort of railway modeller These products are available from all good model shops or in case of difficulty direct from us CAT Gaugemaster Catalogue New Version Available Autumn 2005 PRODIGY ADVANCE DCC Control Prodigy Advance System Walkaround Controller Extension Plate Auto Reverse Module Decoder Small Decoder Accessory Decoder Analogue Cased Controllers Single Track Economy Single Track Unit Single Track Inertia SingleTrack Feedback Twin Track Unit Twin Track Inertia Twin Track Feedback Three Track Inertia Four Track Unit SELECT Single Track Unit COMBI Single Track Unit LT OO Tester Controller OO HO LT N Tester Controller N 10LGB Single Track 2 5 Amp 10LGB5 Single Track 5 Amp Analogue Panel Mounted Units 100 Single Track Unit U Single Track Inertia UF Single Track Feedback UD Twin Track Unit UDS Twin Track Inertia UDF Twin Track Feedback UQ Four Track Unit
13. 1 127 128 9999 PRODIGY ADVANCE s Default Setting CV29 2 CV29 34 Change Polarity Only CV29 3 CV29 35 Change to 14 Speed Steps Only CV29 0 CV29 32 Change Polarity amp 14 Speed Steps CV29 1 CV29 33 2 8 OPERATION CONSISTING Also known as DOUBLE HEADING One of the most enjoyable aspects of DCC operation is double heading known as Consisting in the USA or running your Diesel or Electrical Multiple Units together The PRODIGY ADVANCE system allows you to do this quickly and easily For the purpose of explanation we will refer to this process as Consisting There are two types of Consisting methods Advanced Consisting and Universal or Old Style Consisting ADVANCED CONSISTING You can only apply Advanced Consisting to a Mobile Decoder that has CV19 to support this feature When you program a locomotive into an Advanced Consist you actually program the consist number into the decoder s CV19 which will override the decoder s original address Therefore the locomotive will no longer respond to commands addressed to its original ad dress but only to commands addressed to the Consist number All decoders in the Consist will receive the command addressed to the Consist number at the same time and act as one until you clear the Consist Please note that the BASE UNIT does not hold the Consist information and with Advanced Consisting you must remember to clear the Consist when you are finished or your locomotives
14. D INSULFROG POINTS RERA SWITCH RAIL amp STOCK RAIL TOE ewes RAILS stock rails and ai switch rails of ELECTRICALLY BOND dead frog points STOCK RAIL SWITCH RAIL amp STOCK RAIL must be branded as shown GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance Running a We ao age iV Firstly turn the Select Controller switch on the BASE UNIT to Ctlrs 1 8 This will give you a faster response time This is because the BASE UNIT will now only try to communicate with Controllers 1 to 8 and not 9 to 99 Naturally this speeds things up a bit To run a locomotive you must first establish it s address Most decoders you will buy have a factory default address of 3 If you buy a decoder equipped locomotive you may find that it s running number or reference number is sometimes used Consult your decoder or locomotive instructions to find out what it s decoder address is To select a locomotive press the LOCO key on your WALKAROUND unit Using the numeric keypad 0 9 enter the locomotive s address and press ENTER You have just selected your locomotive The WALKAROUND controller will remember this address for later recall Use the DIRECTION key to set the direction in which you want your locomotive to travel Turn the control knob slowly to increase the speed of the locomotive Your selected locomotive will begin moving Alternatively you can tap 1 or 1 to adjust the speed DO NOT however hold down the 1 key as
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16. LE HEADING OR CONSISTING PROGRAMME LOCOMOTIVE ON PROGRAM TRACK PROGRAMME LOCOMOTIVE ON MAIN TRACK READ LOCOMOTIVE ON MAIN TRACK GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance SYSTEM MENU SUMMARY CHART Most functions are initiated by pressing their associated keys However there are ten functions activated by pressing the SYS key followed by a numeric key 0 9 The following table summarises these ten functions Information about each function is found later on in this manual KEYS FUNCTION SYS 0 Clear Routes SYS 1 Set Time SYS 2 Set Time Ratio SYS 3 Yard on off SYS 4 Set Time Mode am pm 24hr SYS 5 Set Routes SYS 6 View Your WALKAROUND Address SYS 7 Set Last WALKAROUND allowed to program locos on the main track SYS 8 Set Last WALKAROUND allowed to program locos on the program track SYS 9 Set total number of operational WALKAROUNDS 2 1 OPERATION ro be START Connecting PRODIGY ADVANCE to your layout Follow the diagram to connect the BASE UNIT to your layout 1 Plug the POWER SUPPLY into the BASE UNIT 2 Plug the AC lead VALUES into your wall socket 3 Using a small flat bladed screwdriver attach two wires 0 643mm or heavier from your Main Track layout one from each rail to the terminals marked Main Track and two wires from your Program Green Plug Track to the terminals marked Programming FT Track
17. PRODIGY ADVANCE DCC system gives you the ability to read back CV values of a decoder equipped locomotive on the Program Track This feature is useful if you do not remember the decoder address or what CV values your decoder has Please note that not all decoders sup port this function and you will need to consult your decoder s instructions to check whether this feature is supported To read locomotive s decoder values on your Program Track please follow this procedure 1 Place your locomotive on the Program Track 2 Press PROG to select rEAd Prog Track then press ENTER 3 First Adr will flash prompting you to read the locomotive address Press ENTER to read or press SHIFT to skip to the next item It may take several seconds to retrieve the address If the decoder does not support the read back feature you will receive an Err Error Message 4 Next SV will flash prompting you to read the start voltage Press ENTER to read or SHIFT to skip J Next Acc will flash prompting you to read the acceleration rate Press ENTER to read or SHIFT to skip 6 Next dEc will flash prompting you to read the deceleration rate Press ENTER to read or SHIFT to skip 7 Next TV will flash prompting you to read the Top Voltage Press ENTER to read or SHIFT to skip 8 Finally CV will flash prompting you to read a CV To read a CV enter a CV number and press ENTER After reading a CV press EN
18. TER CV will flash again prompting you to read another CV To end the read process press ENTER 2 7 OPERATION CONAGURATON VARIABLES Configuration Variables also known as CVs receive and hold entered data that allow the decoder to be tailored to a specific loco or accessory Some CVs are also called registers The Prodigy Advance DCC system allows you to perform most basic programming without having to concern yourself with CVs or registers Of course if you want to program CVs to custom tailor your decoders or select certain functions PRODIGY ADVANCE has this capability MOST COMMONLY USED CV s The CVs listed on the chart below are contained in almost all decoders with additional CVs for extra functions sound or light in more specialized decoders See the decoder manufacturer s instruction manual for a list of CVs contained in that specific decoder and what values to enter for those CVs CV REGISTER FUNCTION 1 1 Short Address 2 2 Start Voltage 3 3 Acceleration Rate momentum 4 4 Deceleration Rate momentum 5 Top Voltage 6 Mid Voltage 7 Manufacturer Version 8 Manufacturer ID 17 Extended Address Upper amp Lower Bytes 4 Digit Address 18 Extended Address Upper amp Lower Bytes 4 Digit Address 19 Advance Consist 29 5 Configuration Data 1 N GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance IMPORTANT CV 29 CV29 is the mo
19. To 4 Plug one end of the cable into the Program WALKAROUND and the other into a Controllers Track socket on the BASE UNIT Do not use the socket marked Factory Use Only as this is for potential future upgrades 5 Double check all wiring and then turn the power switch on the BASE UNIT to the On position The power light should be on and you are now ready to run your Decoder Equipped locomotives Prodigy Command Station base unit j T T Ci Th att CiN ji T 1 l T T I To Main Track Power 6 GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance 3 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING General Trouble Shooting lt takes the BASE UNIT the POWER PACK the WALKAROUND the DECODERS and your layout to make PRODIGY ADVANCE work This trouble shooting section has been arranged in such a way that you will find the cause of your problem sooner rather than later Please go through this section in the exact order it appears as each following set of instructions assumes that the preceding set has been tested and that component of the DCC system were found to be working correctly 1 TURN ON THE POWER OF THE BASE UNIT THE POWER LIGHT SHOULD COME ON If not make sure the POWER PACK is securely plugged into the BASE UNIT and into a working AC wall socket Then turn off the power wait 3 seconds and turn on the power again If the power light still does not turn on send the unit back to us for repair 2 THE FAN SHOULD NOT
20. age sent by the decoder to the motor effectively limiting top speed MOBILE DECODERS A decoder that is designed for use when installed in a device that moves around the layout using rotating wheels on tracks MOMENTUM The product of mass and velocity which expresses an object s tendency to keep moving at its current speed and direction Full size moving trains have momentum NMRA The National Model Railroad Association is an organization of volunteers that among other things created the NMRA DCC Standards and Recommended Practices Founded in 1935 one of its purposes is to define and manage model railroad Standards related to interchange of equipment in North America Their website can be found at www nmra org POLARITY The two directions of current flow positive and negative or potential in an electrical circuit POWER BOOSTER A Booster is the electronic device that combines and amplifies the DCC commands generated by BASE STATION with power from the power supply The booster sends the DCC commands as electronic signals along with the track power to the decoders to deliver both power and DCC signals to the DCC devices on the layout A DCC system may have one or more boosters or none depending on the number and weight of trains running at any one time POWER SUPPLY Transformer or power pack that provides electricity to the DCC system PROGRAMMING The action of setting the internal parameters of decoders and other cont
21. as passed NMRA tests CONFIGURATION REGISTER Configuration variable CV 29 The configuration register soft switches control some of the most basic aspects of decoder operation These are normal direction of travel 14 28 or 128 speed steps speed table on or off and two or four digit addressing CONFIGURATION VARIABLES CV Memory location in the decoder that contains information that controls the decoder s characteristics A defined piece of information used by the decoder to adjust its operation This information is stored inside the decoder until the user wishes to change its value CONFORMANCE Products that have passed the NMRA s testing procedures are eligible for a Conformance Warrant if the manufacturer also agrees to fix any discrepancies that might become apparent in the future The Conformance seal is awarded by NMRA for products passing the Conformance and Inspection program for particular NMRA Standards CONSIST Operating and controlling several locomotives or multiple units as if they were a single entity There are two types of consisting with PRODIGY ADVANCE 1 Advanced consisting is where the consist information is stored in CV19 in the decoder 2 Universal or Old Style consisting is where the consist information is stored in the command station GAUGEMASTER The UK Horre of MRC Prodigy Advance PRODIGY ADVANCE wakaRoundD 1 Function display Large easy to read LCD screen Lets you monitor current lo
22. co address in use functions in use for that address fast clock display loco speed and direction Also displays all programming features in program mode and accessory decoder setup and programming 2 Select LOCO button Used to select a loco or consist address 3 DBL HEAD button Used to set up double heading multiple unit operation also known as Consists add locos to double heads and clear double heading 4 Function buttons Allow you to select decoder functions 5 1 or DEL button Dual function button that allows you to delete locos from the stack and when running a current loco allows you to Incrementally decrease the loco speed A stack is a group of locos stored in your WALKAROUND memory Each WALKAROUND can store up to 25 different loco addresses in its stack Tap or press the 7 button quickly to decrease the loco speed Holding the button for more than 2 seconds will delete the current loco from the stack 6 TIME button Allows you to view fast clock time while running current loco address Press again to shut off time display The time is stored in the base unit all Cabs see the same time 7 SPD STEP button Used to synchronize the knob to programmed speed step 14 28 128 of decoder currently in use Prodigy Advance Automatically programs all decoders to 28 128 speed steps Speed steps are incremental steps that the decoder takes to go from 0 m p h to full speed with the use of the WALKAROUND control k
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24. e WALKAROUND addresses 1 to 10 pressing SYS 9 10 and then ENTER you will set the last operational WALKAROUND to 10 and the BASE UNIT will not spend any time trying to communicate with WALKAROUNDS 11 to 99 GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance 9 If you use 3 WALKAROUNDS and program the WALKAROUND addresses 1 to 3 pressing SYS 9 3 and then ENTER you will set the last operational WALKAROUND to 3 with the BASE UNIT To optimise performance further if you are using eight WALKAROUNDS or less set all WALKAROUND addresses sequentially starting from 1 and turn the Controller Select switch on the BASE UNIT to the CTLRS 1 8 position This means that the BASE UNIT will no longer try and communicate to any WALKAROUNDS that may have addresses higher than 8 Ack ng More Than 3 V ALKAROUNDS The BASE UNIT of the PRODIGY ADVANCE has 3 sockets for up to 3 WALKAROUNDS to plug into If you want to use more than 3 WALKAROUNDS or would like to install WALKAROUND sockets around your layout then this can easily be achieved by the use of PRODIGY ADVANCE EXTENSION PLATES which are available from your dealer The BASE UNIT is able to supply power to 6 WALKAROUNDS Setting Last VALKAROUND Allowed to ProgamLoconotives on the MNN Track This feature prevents other operators from mistakenly reprogramming everything on your layout To achieve this please follow this procedure 1 Make sure your WALKAROUND is t
25. elect CV29 press 29 and Enter CV Data displays Press 2 and Enter CV displays again Select CV1 by pressing 1 then press Enter CV Data displays Press the loco address 1 127 and then Enter MORE ON DECODER READ BACK Some decoders don t support the PRODIGY ADVANCE read back feature This doesn t mean that your PRODIGY ADVANCE is defective No DCC system is able to read all decoders 100 This will not affect the operation of the decoder because you are always able to program the decoder Start by giving it a new address oY a ee GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance 9 THE BASE UNIT MAY HAVE A UNIVERSAL Old Style CONSIST CONTROLLING YOUR DECODER Clear the old consist by pressing CONSIST until Cons old cLr flashes in the display Then press ENTER 10 THE CURRENT LOCOMOTIVE S SPEED COMMAND MAY NOT MATCH THE DECODER S SPEED STEPS Reprogram your decoder s address When you program the decoder with PRODIGY ADVANCE it will automatically set the decoder s speed steps to 28 128 Select 28 or 128 speed steps on the BASE UNIT and then try to run the locomotive 11 CHECK THE DECODER WIRING AND MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT 12 REMOVE THE DECODER AND TEST IT ON A DECODER TESTER TO MAKE SURE THE DECODER IS WORKING CORRECTLY 13 IF THE DECODER IS FINE CHECK THE LOCOMOTIVE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LOCOMOTIVE IS WORKING CORRECTLY BEFORE RE INSTALLING THE DECODER 3 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING checiist for
26. elect the desired setting 2 10 OPERATION REVERSE LOOP 1 2 3 SETTING AM PM or 24 HOUR TIME Master WALKAROUND only 1 2 3 This diagram shows a reverse loop with a double pole double throw DPDT switch It allows you to change the polarity of the Reverse Loop section DPDT switch or AD520 Before a locomotive crosses the first insulated gap you must make sure that the polarity of Reverse Loop section and Main Track are matched at the first gap If not flick the switch or you will encounter a short circuit After the locomotive passes the first gap completely you need to change the polarity of the Reverse Loop section by flicking the switch so that the polarity of the Reverse Loop section and Main Track are matched at the second gap We recommend the use of the PRODIGY ADVANCE AUTO REVERSE MODULE in the place of the DPDT switch This is available from all good Model Shops Insulated gaps Reverse loop Main Track Insulated gaps 2 11 OPERATION ACCESSORY DECODERS PRODIGY ADVANCE will handle most NMRA compatible accessory decoders This type of decoder can operate points turnouts or switch tracks or toggle accessories such as building lights on and off from your WALKAROUND The PRODIGY ADVANCE accessory decoder outputs can be programmed for a variety of options so you can use them for twin coil point motors momentary on eg SEEP Peco Hornby etc slow action point motors latching or s
27. he master controller 2 Press SYS and 7 3 Using 0 9 enter the number of the last WALKAROUND allowed to program on the main track then press ENTER For example by pressing SYS 7 3 then ENTER WALKAROUND 4 and above cannot program on your main track Setting Last VALKAROUND Allowed to ProgamLoconotives on the PROGRAMTrack To achieve this please follow this procedure 1 Make sure your WALKAROUND is the master controller Zi Press SYS and 8 3 Using 0 9 enter the number of the last WALKAROUND allowed to program on the Program Track then press ENTER For example by pressing SYS 8 2 then ENTER WALKAROUND 3 and above cannot program on your Program Track 2 3 OPERATION PROGRAMMNG DECODERS The PRODIGY ADVANCE allows you to easily program most NMRA compatible decoders It guides you step by step through the programming process PRODIGY ADVANCE prides itself on simplicity of use you do not need an engineering degree to program decoders with this system PRODIGY ADVANCE allows you to program decoders on a separate Program Track or on the Main Track layout all without affecting any other locomotives operating on the Main Track A list of common decoder terminology can be found on the next page Itis recommended GAUGEMASTER The UK Horre of MRC Prodoy Advance Loco key again Enter the consist number and press ENTER 2 Turn the control knob and all locomotives in the consist will start moving together To
28. ignal lighting automatic warning lights various flash rates Refer to your Accessory Decoder s instructions for programming procedures and CV values Most accessory decoders have their own unique address CV 513 and some have multiple outputs groups of 4 Accessory Decoder s and Locomotive Decoder s addresses are different so they can be operated independently of each other even if the address values are the same PROGRAMMING ACCESSORY DECODERS WITH CV 513 1 Press PROG until you reach Prog Prog Track 2 Press ENTER until CV displays 3 Enter 513 Press ENTER 4 Enter the Accessory Decoder address Press ENTER Read your Accessory Decoder instructions for proper addressing SELECTING ACCESSORY DECODERS GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Proday Advance 17 RUNNING UNIVERSAL or OLD STYLE CONSISTS Please remember that running a Universal or Old Style Consist is different from running a single locomotive After setting up your consist group use the lead locomotive s address to run the consist 1 Press DBL HEAD then LOCO Make sure Cons appears on the LCD display Cons om Ss 2 Enter the address of the lead locomotive ta 8 E and press ENTER mT 3 Turn the control knob and all the REVY ii l m e locomotives in the consist will start moving _ axe Peed together 4 To control accessory functions use each locomot
29. ional one If your WALKAROUND still doesn t work there s a possibility it may be faulty and you will need to return it to us YOUR WALKAROUND OPERATES LOCOMOTIVES BUT CANNOT PROGRAM ON THE PROGRAM TRACK 1 If the link light does not flash when you enter data and press ENTER it may have been limited by the Master WALKAROUND and is not allowed to program on the Program Track 2 If the Link Light flashes when you enter data and press ENTER then test the Program Track output To test place an analogue locomotive on the Program Track During the programming process the Link Light should be on and the analogue locomotive will buzz If the Link Light is on and the analogue locomotive does not buzz the problem is a defective Program Track output YOUR WALKAROUND OPERATES LOCOMOTIVES BUT CANNOT PROGRAM ON THE MAIN TRACK It may have been limited by the Master WALKAROUND YOUR WALKAROUND OPERATES LOCOMOTIVES BUT CANNOT PROGRAM AN ADVANCED CONSIST It may have been limited by the Master WALKAROUND Your WALKAROUND must be able to program on the Main Track to set an Advanced Consist MORE ON PROGRAMMING LOCOMOTIVE ADDRESSES ON THE PROGRAM OR MAIN TRACK For some old decoders you have to skip the Addr programming and use the CV program mode to program CV29 with a value of 2 and CV1 with a short address 1 127 Detailed steps are as follows Press Prog to select Prog Prog Track Press Enter six times until CV displays on the screen To s
30. ive s original address The above display shows a Universal Consist group led by lead locomotive 3802 running in reverse at a speed of 102 Note that when running a Universal Consist the LCD shows Cons When running an Advance Consist the display shows Loco CLEARING UNIVERSAL or OLD STYLE CONSISTS To clear a Consist press DBL HEAD until Cons oLd cLr flashes in the display Then press ENTER Please note that turning off the power on the BASE UNIT will NOT clear the Consist Once you clear the Consist each locomotive will immediately respond to its original speed command 2 9 OPERATION SEMNG FAST CLOCK Master WALKAROUND only Only the Master WALKAROUND 1 can program the time time ratio and AM PM or 24 hour time Loco a T The time settings entered by the Master Les WALKAROUND are stored in the PRODIGY AD FWDA If 7 Time VANCE BASE UNIT memory The settings will re gre se Speed main unchanged until you re program them The time is sent to all WALKAROUNDS operating on the layout so railway timetables can be observed Se ml SETTING TIME Master WALKAROUND Only 1 Make sure your WALKAROUND is the Master WALKAROUND 2 Press SYS and 1 The current time will be momentarily displayed 3 Enter the new time and press ENTER SETTING TIME RATE RATIO Master WALKAROUND Only The time rate is how many real seconds are in the one fast clock minute For example Rate 1 means that o
31. locomotive when the WALKAROUND is full the new locomotive will replace the current locomotive which will be GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance 7 lost To prevent this we recommend that you recall unused locomotives and delete them by pressing and holding DEL for 2 seconds This then creates capacity to store new locomotives Emergency Stopping For emergency stopping of the current locomotive press STOP Pressing and holding STOP for 2 seconds will stop the Main Track output The 2 lights on the BASE UNIT will blink To restore the Main Track output press and hold STOP for 2 seconds again Speed steps are incremental steps the locomotive takes to go from 0 to top speed There are 3 speed steps 14 28 and 128 The higher the speed step setting the higher the number of different speeds on which the locomotive can operate When you enter a new locomotive address an address that has not been stored in the WALKABOUT memory PRODIGY ADVANCE will set 28 speed steps as the default setting for that address In order to make the most of the performance of your locomotive you may need to change the speed steps setting to match those of the decoder inside the locomotive To select other speed steps settings press SPD STEP repeatedly until you see your desired speed steps setting and then press ENTER The selected speed steps setting will apply only to that address Please remember that use of the SPD STEP butto
32. ls Plc fa scenic Mats GM130 1 16 Cork Roll 3 x 2 GM14 Hornby Type Fin Connectors Gaugemaster House Cork Roll GM131 1 8 Cork Roll 3 x 2 ee eee Ford Road GM16 Pr Connecting Leads Pin Pin Aqundel Underlay Scenic Mats GM28 Crocodile Clips 2 P Track Pins GM20 Spring Grass Mat GM29 Knob for Rotary Switches BN18 OBN GM21 GM22 GM23 GM38 GM41 GM42 GM74 GM75 GM77 Summer Grass Mat Autumn Grass Mat Gravel Mat Spring Grass Mat Large Thermal Cut out 1 amp Thermal Cut out 2 5 amps 1 amp Diodes 20 DIN Plug and Socket Terminal Block Tel 01903 884321 Fax 01903 884377 E Mail sales gaugemaster co uk Web www gaugemaster com PROTOCOL The definition of the language used between two devices REVERSE LOOP Reversing feature which is made up of a curve which comes back on itself via a point ROUTE The simultaneous operation of a series of points along a designated section of your railway SPEED TABLE A list of 14 or 28 customized power settings for each speed step SPEED STEPS Controllable voltage increments which are used to control motor speed Some decoders allow the output power to be set for each speed step The range from zero to full power is divided equally into 14 28 or 128 speed steps START VOLTAGE Controls the voltage sent by the decoder to the motor for the first speed step STATIONARY DECODER See accessory decoder TRACK FEED The short sections of
33. ltage required to start the locomotive s motor and overcome its weight and fric tion to begin to make it move You can program your locomotive with a start voltage so that it will begin to move as soon as the control knob is turned TOP VOLTAGE The top voltage top speed is the voltage speed at full throttle The PRODIGY ADVANCE top end voltage is set for maximum output If you are operating a shunter you may want the top end voltage to be less than full output for a more realistic performance when at full throttle ACCELERATION RATE This rate simulates the drag of a heavy load as the locomotive speeds up so when you in crease the speed setting the locomotive will gradually increase its speed DECELERATION RATE This rate simulates the momentum of a heavy load as the locomotive slows down so when you decrease the speed setting the locomotive will gradually decrease its speed 2 4 OPERATION PROGRAMMNG LOCOMOTIVES ON THE PROGRAMTRACK 1 Make sure your WALKAROUND is allowed to program on the Program Track 2 Place the locomotive on the Program Track Press PROG to select Prog Prog Track and press ENTER 3 First Adr will flash prompting you to program the locomotive address Using 0 9 enter the locomotive address followed by ENTER or press ENTER to skip Please note that if you are a beginner or only want to program the locomotive address you can stop now as this is now complete Put your locomotive back on the
34. n the Yard Cab mode it can also reverse the direction of the current loco The controller knob may be referred to as a potentiometer pot or as an encoder these are names of the parts used to make a controller knob Prodigy Advance uses an encoder instead of a pot GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GETTING STARTED 1 1 Introduction 1 2 DCC Basic Background 1 3 Specifications amp Features 1 4 System Menu Summary Chart OPERATION 2 1 Quick Start Connecting to your Layout Running a Locomotive Controlling Accessory Functions Recalling Locomotives Deleting Locomotives Emergency Stopping Speed Steps Yard Mode On Off Fast Clock Cooling Fan Overload and Short Circuit Shutting Down the Unit 2 2 WALKAROUND Set up Setting WALKAROUND Addresses Setting the Total Number of Operational WALKAROUNDS WALKAROUND 1 Adding More than 3 WALKAROUNDS Setting Last WALKAROUND Allowed to Program Locomotives on the Main Track WALKAROUND 1 Setting Last WALKAROUND Allowed to Program Locomotives on the Program Track WALKAROUND 1 2 3 Programming Decoders 2 4 Programming Locomotives on the Program Track 2 5 Programming Locomotives on the Main Track 2 6 Reading Locomotive s Decoder Values on the Program Track 2 7 Configuration Variables CV s Most Commonly Used CV s CV29 2 8 Consisting Also Known as DOUBLE HEADING Advanced Consisting Programming Advanced Consists Running Advanced Consi
35. n will NOT alter the speed step originally programmed into the decoder It only matches the control knob to the decoder Yard Mbde On Off To toggle the Yard Mode feature on or off press SYS and 3 In standard control mode the control knob only controls locomotive speed When the Yard Mode feature is on with Yard displayed on the LCD screen on the WALKAROUND the control knob will control the speed and direction of the locomotives like some existing analogue controllers where 12 o clock is Stop with directional movement either side Fast dlock To view the Fast Clock press TIME The time will replace the address display on the LCD You can still run the current locomotive while the time is displayed To return to the standard locomotive address display press TIME again The time information is stored in the BASE UNIT and transmitted to the WALKAROUND with each attached WALKAROUND displaying the same time The diagram to your left shows a time of 8 02am with the current locomotive moving forward at a speed of 102 The Cooling Fan does not operate all the time only activating during heavy loads Make sure your WALKAROUND is the Master WALKAROUND l Press SYS and 2 The current rate will be displayed for a second Enter the new ratio and press ENTER Make sure your WALKAROUND is the Master WALKAROUND Press SYS and 4 Either AM PM or nothing 24 Hour Clock will display on the LCD Repeat Step 2 above to s
36. nd It will continue running but may be jerky because the BASE UNIT continuously sends speed commands You should clean the track and the wheels of your locomotive to improve it s pick up GAUGEMASTER The UK Horre of MRC Prodigy Advance 1 GETTING STARTED anintRODUCTION Thank you for buying the PRODIGY ADVANCE DCC Digital Command Control system This is one of the most easy to use DCC systems available and has been designed by the Model Rectifier Corporation in America Rather than re invent the wheel we at GAUGEMASTER were soon convinced that PRODIGY ADVANCE best met the needs of the UK modeller Very soon you will realise you have chosen the right system PRODIGY ADVANCE comes with a BASE UNIT a POWER PACK and a WALKAROUND controller which will enhance the enjoyment of your Model Railway for many years to come This system has been designed to give you advanced reliable and easy to use DCC control with 9 999 addresses available and use of up to 99 WALKAROUNDS this is a system that caters for almost any model railway from the smallest of shunting layouts to the biggest main line model railways You will notice that there are brief bullet point style instructions on the back of the WALKAROUND unit These have been designed more as a reminder than as complete instructions Please read these instructions fully to understand and enjoy all the features of PRODIGY ADVANCE DCC BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION DCC stands for DIGITAL COMMAND
37. ne real second equals 1 fast clock minute or 60 times as fast as real time Rate 30 means that thirty real seconds equals 1 fast clock minute or twice as fast as real time Rate 60 means sixty real seconds equals 1 fast clock minute in effect real time GAUGEMASTER The UK Horre of MRC Prodigy Advance e Vaso of geh pean iad u The BASE UNIT is rated at 3 5amps Only you will know how many locomotives and accessories can be run on the layout at the same time without triggering the circuit breaker If there is an overload or short circuit the BASE UNIT will stop the Main Track output for 2 seconds and then resume The fan will activate spinning slowly and may come on and off periodically To resume satisfactory operation you must remove the subject of the overload or short circuit Using a separate 16v AC supply eg a GAUGEMASTER M1 to power your accessories optimises the power available for running your locomotives Solenoid motors buildings and coach lighting are heavy consumers of power The Accessory Decoder instructions explain how to connect a GAUGEMASTER M1 to your Accessory Decoders Please turn the power switch to the Off position before unplugging the POWER PACK from the AC outlet This will then allow the BASE UNIT to store all current running information including time for your next operating session 2 2 OPERATION WALKAROUND SET UP Setting VALKAROUND ADDRESSES You can use up to 99 WALKAROUND unit
38. nob The higher number of speed steps programmed into the decoder the finer the speed control 8 Emergency STOP button Press this button for 2 seconds to stop the Main Track output To restore the Main Track output press and hold STOP for 2 seconds again 9 WALKAROUND lead Connects the WALKAROUND to the BASE UNIT 10 LCD Screen see Function display feature number 1 above 11 Select ROUTE button Used to set Routes through pointwork when points are powered by accessory decoders and accessing the programmed Route in run mode 12 Select ACCESSORY button Used to program accessory decoders as well as selecting accessory decoders when in run mode 13 PROG button Used to program locos accessory decoders and read values in decoders 14 SYS button Used to change WALKAROUND system parameters or settings 15 1 or ENTER button Dual function button that allows you to lock in selections and information during programming process When running a current loco allows you to incrementally increase the loco speed 16 RECALL button Allows you to scroll through the loco stack to select a loco address to run 17 SHIFT button Used to access decoder functions higher than function 9 For example if you want to access function 12 press SHIFT and 2 button to turn on off function 12 18 DIRECTION button Changes direction of current loco address 19 WALKAROUND controller knob Used to adjust the speed of the current loco When used i
39. on the next page before attempting to program a CV This will enable you to have a better understanding of Configuration Variables 2 5 OPERATION PROGRAMMNG LOCOMIMTE S ON THE MNN TRACK Programming on the Main Track can saves you the effort of moving a locomotive to the Program track for programming However you have to know the locomotive address in order to program on the Main Track otherwise all programming will have to take place on the Program Track Remember not all decoders support the Program on Main Track feature so do check the instructions that came with your decoder to see whether this feature is supported To program locomotives on the main track please follow this procedure Make sure your WALKAROUND is allowed to program on the Main Track To program on the Main Track press PROG to select Prog Main Track then press ENTER The current locomotive address will flash prompting you to program the current locomotive To program the current locomotive press ENTER To program another locomotive enter its address and press ENTER The rest of the programming procedures are the same as Programming Locomotives on the Program Track above We also recommend that you bring your locomotive to a stop before programming because if the moving locomotive has a bad pick up it may fail to receive the program command causing a malfunction Sa e 2 6 OPERATION READING LOCOMITMNIVE S DECODER VALUES ON PROGRAMTRACK The
40. out If they are removed from the layout and placed back on to the layout during the same session they will remain Consisted They will NOT be Consisted if moved to another layout The PRODIGY ADVANCE system allows only ONE Universal Consist at a time regardless of how many WALKAROUNDS are in use ie One Universal Consist per SYSTEM not per WALKAROUND Once programmed the BASE UNIT will remember the Consist group until you clear it Turning off the BASE UNIT power will NOT clear the Consist PROGRAMMING UNIVERSAL or OLD STYLE CONSISTS 1 Press DBL HEAD until oLd SET flashes in the display Then press ENTER 2 LEAd Loc will flash prompting you to enter the address of the lead locomotive Enter the lead locomotive s address Press DIRECTION if you want the locomotive s direction reversed forward is the default setting and press ENTER 3 Add Loco will flash prompting you to add another locomotive into the Consist group Enter a locomotive address Press DIRECTION if you want the locomotive s direction reversed forward is the default setting and press ENTER 4 Add Loco will flash again prompting you to add another locomotive into the Consist You can control up to 4 locomotives in total including the lead locomotive in a Universal or Old Style Consist 5 To end programming press ENTER GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance CHANGES DECODER ADDRESS DECODER ADDRESS
41. rol equipment During programming values are set for CVs to determine the characteristics of locomotives decoders and other programmable DCC devices PROGRAMMING TRACK An isolated track section used for programming decoder equipped locomotives GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance 3 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING Service and Support Your PRODIGY ADVANCE system has already been thoroughly tested but very rarely there may be a problem with the odd unit Do not shut your layout down unneccesarily Before you consider sending your unit back to us for review or repair please read both the GENERAL TROUBLE SHOOTING and SPECIAL TROUBLE SHOOTING sections to make sure that the unit is in fact defective Once you have ascertained that the unit is faulty please ring our technical department on 01903 884321 between the hours of 0900 and 1700 Monday to Thursday or 0900 and 1200 Friday Our technical staff do not work at weekends To ensure a swift resolution to your problem please have as much information about your system to hand when telephoning such as type of power supply and details of the type of decoders you are using and from which manufacturer In the unlikely event of needing to send the unit back to us please pack it back into it s original carton s before packing these original boxes into a larger outer carton with packing material included for protection Please include a clearly printed letter with your name address
42. s in display Press ENTER 3 Enter route number 1 31 Press ENTER 4 Add Accy will display Using 0 9 enter an accessory address 1 to 255 If you want an accessory points to move in a direction opposite its normally programmed direction reverse polarity use DIRECTION to set its direction Press ENTER 5 Add Accy will display again prompting you to add another accessory into the route Repeat the above steps to enter up to 8 accessories into one route 6 When you have finished setting up your route press ENTER RUNNING ACCESSORY ROUTES 1 Press ROUTE Enter the route number you wish to run Press ENTER 2 1or2 will display reminding you to press only 1 or 2 to select the routes CLEARING ACCESSORY ROUTES Master WALKAROUND only 1 Press SYS and 0 then press ENTER 2 Enter the route number then press ENTER 2 13 OPERATION rains a To avoid short cir ELECTROFROG POINTS cuits when using oe o o a S live frog points I I III a insulating rail TOE joiners must be used on each rail at the exit frog end of the points Feeds from your PRODIGY ADVANCE BASE UNIT must be provided where shown This will not of course prevent a short circuit if the points are set against a train running in from the frog end of the points USE INSULATING RAILJOINERS HERE FEEDS FROM BASE UNIT To ensure electri cal continuity of the DCC feed from your PRODIGY FROG BASE UNIT the ELECTRICALLY BON
43. s with the PRODIGY ADVANCE Each WALKAROUND must have a unique address Any WALKAROUND that you buy will have a factory default ad dress of 1 WALKAROUND 1 is the master unit that can perform all functions Any addi tional WALKAROUNDS will also become master units so must have their addresses changed from 1 to unique addresses To view your WALKAROUND address press SYS and 6 The current WALKAROUND address will momentarily display If you would like to change you WALKAROUND address type in a new address between 1 and 99 followed by ENTER Otherwise press ENTER to exit Re member not to duplicate WALKAROUND addresses Setting the Total Nunber of Operational VAALKAROUNDSE Mester WALKAROUND only The more WALKAROUNDS that are in use at any one time the slower the system responds from WALKAROUND to locomotive because the BASE UNIT can only communicate with one WALKAROUND at a time To set the total number of operational WALKAROUNDS please follow this procedure 1 Make sure that your WALKAROUND is the master unit 1 as only the master unit can set the number of cabs allowed to operate on your DCC layout 2 Turn the Select Controller switch on the BASE UNIT to the ALL CTRLS position The switch must be in this position to limit the number of WALKAROUNDS 3 Press SYS and 9 4 Using 0 9 enter the address of the last operational WALKAROUND and then press ENTER For example if you use 10 WALKAROUNDS and program th
44. st important CV of the decoder Improperly programming the CV29 may cause your decoder to malfunction We do not recommend you program CV29 yourself as the unit will take care of it for you under most circumstances When you program your decoder s address with PRODIGY ADVANCE it will automatically program CV29 If you want to reverse the locomotive s polarity or set 14 speed steps you have to reprogram CV29 after programming the locomotive s address Please use the following table to reprogram CV29 The value of CV29 depends on the locomotive s address If you would like further information on CV29 do not hesitate to contact us GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance
45. sts Clearing Advanced Consists Universal Old Style Consisting Programming Universal Old Style Consists Running Universal Old Style Consists Clearing Universal Old Style Consists 2 9 Fast Clock Setting Fast Clock WALKAROUND 1 Setting Time WALKAROUND 1 Setting Time Ratio WALKAROUND 1 Setting AM PM or 24 Hour Time WALKAROUND 1 2 10 Reverse Loop 2 11 Accessory Decoders Programming Accessory Decoders with CV 513 Selecting Accessory Decoders 2 12 Accessory Routes Setting Accessory Decoder Routes WALKAROUND 1 Running Accessory Routes Clearing Accessory Routes 2 13 Points TROUBLE SHOOTING 3 1 General Trouble Shooting 3 2 Checklist for General Problems 3 3 More on Programming Locomotive Addresses on the Program or Main Track amp Decoder Read Back SERVICE AND SUPPORT GLOSSARY THE GAUGEMASTER PRODUCT RANGE GAUGEMASTER The UK Hone of MRC Prodigy Advance DURING OPERATION ALL LOCOMOTIVES STOP RESPONDING Turn BASE UNIT power switch off wait 3 seconds and turn the power back on ONE LOCOMOTIVE DOESN T WORK WHILE OTHERS DO The decoder may have lost its memory Reprogram the locomotive address ONE WALKAROUND DOESN T WORK WHILE OTHER WALKAROUNDS DO Unplug the WALKAROUND wait 3 seconds and plug the WALKAROUND back in again If the WALKAROUND does not display anything please check the cable connection as mentioned above Make sure each WALKAROUND address is unique Make sure your WALKAROUND address is an operat
46. this is also the DEL key and will delete the locomotive s address from the WALKAROUND and you will have to select it again To toggle the headlight FO on and off press 0 If you are using more than one WALKAROUND you may notice a blinking locomotive address on the screen This indicates that another WALKAROUND is also controlling that locomotive However you will find that the locomotive will not move as you would expect it to as it will be receiving commands from at least two different sources Other operators should relinquish control of the locomotive so you can control it properly from your WALKAROUND To control accessory functions F1 F9 press 1 9 To control F10 F19 press SHIFT then 0 9 When F1 F12 are on F1 F12 will be displayed on the Loco mr E m LCD F13 F19 will not be displayed m4 Therefore the snapshot of an LCD WALKABOUT REVY i i Speed display on the left shows us that the current loco _ E41 motive is 3802 running in reverse at a speed of 102 with accessory functions F1 and F11 being San on Recalling Locomotives To call up previous locomotives stored in the memory press RECALL You can recall up to 25 locomotives using this feature Please note that although the WALKAROUND can store up to 25 locomotives if it is unplugged from the BASE UNIT it will only retain the last 4 locomotives used D 1 9 of We wo age hY The WALKAROUND can store up to 25 locomotives If you select a new
47. will still run as part of a Consist in your next operating session PROGRAMMING ADVANCED CONSISTING 1 Press DBL HEAD until Cons SET flashes in the LCD display Then press ENTER 2 Cons will display prompting you to enter a Consist number Enter a Consist Number a short address between 1 amp 127 followed by ENTER 2 At this point write down the consist number as you will need it later to clear the Advanced Consist at the end of your operating session 4 Add Loco will now display prompting you to add a locomotive into the Consist group Enter the address of a locomotive that you want to add Press DIRECTION if you want your locomotive s direction reversed forward is the default setting then press ENTER gt Add Loco will display again prompting you to add another locomotive into the Consist group You can add as many locomotives into the consist as you like To end programming press ENTER RUNNING ADVANCED CONSISTS Running an Advanced Consist is just like running a single locomotive After setting up your Consist group use the Consist Number to run the Consist 1 Press the LOCO key Make sure that Loco appears on the LCD If not press the GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance that you familiarise yourself with this terminology to further your DCC knowledge LOCO ADDRESS The address is the number assigned to a decoder to identify the decoder START VOLTAGE This is the vo
48. you may have the wrong WALKAROUND set up Read the WALKAROUND set up section and see if this helps 6 YOUR LOCOMOTIVE MAY HAVE A PICK UP PROBLEM It is good practice to periodically clean your track and the wheels of your locomotives Dirt and dust on the track or locomotive wheels often causes intermittent and jerky performance If PRODIGY ADVANCE passes all the above tests your system is fine and the problem is likely to be the Decoder 7 YOUR DECODER MAY HAVE LOST ITS MEMORY OR IS IN ADVANCED CONSIST MODE Therefore CV19 does not read zero Reprogram the locomotive address and start again 8 YOUR DECODER MAY HAVE TOO MUCH MOMENTUM Program the locomotive with zero acceleration and deceleration rates GAUGEMASTER The UK Hore of MRC Prodigy Advance 1 Press ACCY Using 0 9 enter the Accessory Decoder address and press ENTER 2 1or2 will display reminding you to press only 1 or 2 to control the accessory Press 1 to turn the accessory on and 2 to turn it off You can keep pressing 1 or 2 until you have finished using the accessory 2 12 OPERATION accessory ROUTES Grouping of Points or accessories can be consisted to form a route PRODIGY ADVANCE allows up to 31 routes and up to 8 accessories in each route Please do not set a route number higher than 31 nor add more than 8 accessories into one route SETTING ACCESSORY DECODER ROUTES Master WALKAROUND Only 1 Press SYS and 5 2 Route SET appear
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