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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started...................................................................... 3
Decoder Preparation...3
Setting Up Your Layout To Run DCC...3
Using the Atlas Master DCC Commander..................................5
Locomotive Addressing....5
Running Your Locomotive........................................................6
Controlling Speed...6
Changing Directions...6
Activating Functions...7
Emergency Stop...8
Recalling Locomotives (“stack” function)................................. 8
The Menu System...................................................................9
Accessing the Menu...9
Menu Selections...10
Controlling Turnouts...10
Setting Speed Steps...11
Decoder Programming...12
System Settings...15
Expanding Your System.........................................................16
Adding Additional Throttles...16
Connecting Two Commanders...17
Characteristics of the Slave Commander...18
Adding More Power to Your Layout (Power Stations)...Back Cover
WELCOME TO THE ATLAS MASTER
™
DCC SYSTEM!
The Atlas Master DCC System and the related components have been designed to be
fun and easy to use so you can enjoy running your trains using the latest in digital
command control technology. Not only do you not have to be an electrical engineer,
but you will be running your trains in DCC mode in no time, if you follow the
Commander instructions contained in this manual.
ATLAS MASTER DCC SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The following is all you need to get started running your trains in
Digital Command Control:
1. Commander
*: Controls your trains. Item #330
2. Generator
*: Provides power to the Commander. Item #335
3. Decoder
*: Atlas offers an HO scale multi-function Dual-Mode
Decoder™ that, once installed, allows you to easily switch the operation of
your locomotive from analog to digital mode. This function enables you to
run your decoder-equipped engines on an analog layout without the typical
speed differential. N scale multi-function decoders are also available. Some
HO & N scale Atlas locomotives have decoders factory-installed, for your
convenience. See our web site for further details. www.atlasrr.com
* The Atlas Master DCC System components follow the NMRA DCC standards
and are also compatible with items from other DCC manufacturers.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
• Atlas Colored Layout Wire: (or any18-20 gauge stranded wire). Items
#315-#319
• Terminal Joiners: HO - Item #842; N scale - Item #2539
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