Using A Db150 As An Autoreversing Booster - Digitrax Super Empier Builder Manual

by another manufacturer, follow the instructions included with that product for
wiring your reverse section. Take careful notice of the limitations of some of
these non-Digitrax devices regarding auto reversing with steam locomotives.
4.8

Using a DB150 as an AutoReversing Booster

1. Start with an un-powered DB150.
2. Connect the DB150's CONFIG A, CONFIG B & GROUND terminals
with two short lengths of wire.
3. Set the DB150's MODE switch to RUN
4. Power up the DB150. The DB150 will automatically convert to auto-
matic reversing booster operation when you power it up.
5. Connect to other DB150s on LocoNet via either LocoNet Jack A or B
using LocoNet cables that have been tested with an LT1.
Jumper wires between CONFIG A and
GROUND and CONFIG B and GROUND
If you are using a DB100 series booster as an auto reversing booster con-
sult the appropriate manual for the correct hook up procedures.
Note that when the polarity change occurs, DCC equipped locomotives
will continue at the speed & in the direction commanded but any
Figure 4: Automatic Reversing Section
Double
DB150 Set Up
For Automatic
Reversing
D B 1 5 0
P O W E R
O N
Note: Some wiring omitted for clarity
M O D E
R U N
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P
S L E E P
Double
Gap
Gap
DB150 Set Up
As a Command
Station
R
R
L O C O N E T
A B
S C A L E M O D E
O / G R U N
P
N
R
H O S L E E P
P O W E R
T R A C K
O N
S T A T U S O F F L I N E
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DCC
D B 1 5 0
R
R
L O C O N E T
A B
S C A L E M O D E
O / G R U N
P
N
R
H O S L E E P
T R A C K
S T A T U S
O F F L I N E
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