TF2 Dual Function Decoder with Transponder
This product has been replaced by the Quad DCC Function Decoder with Integrated Transponder (TF4) and is no longer available. Click here to view the TF4.
Dcc Dual Function Decoder with Transponder supports 2 function outputs as well as transporting, great for adding lighting features to your rolling stock.
Retired in 2003
TF2 Features:
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Two 125mA function outputs for lights or other functions (Peak rating is 250mA)
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Each function output can be operated independently
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Supports Both 2 Digit & 4 Digit Address Modes
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Programmable from DCC compatible equipment
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Configurable Strobe feature lets you simulate flashing lights on locos like
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FRED, Strobes, Mars Lights, etc.
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Programmable strobe effect & rate of lighting effects
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Integrated Digitrax DCC Transponder
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Can be used as a stand alone transponder or added to a unit that already has a non-transponding DCC decoder
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Compatible with Digitrax DCC Transponding Systems
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Can be used as a function only decoder with transponding enabled or disabled
Specifications
- Installation
- Wired (read more)
Decoders with wires provided for hooking up the decoder in the locomotive. If wires are not provided for hooking up functions, solder pads are provided to allow you to access those functions by adding wires.
Digitrax Mobile Decoder Wire Colors
What the wires are for
Wire Color
Power Pick-up Right (Engineer's Side)
Red
Power Pick-up Left (Fireman's Side)
Black
Motor + Right Brush
Orange
Motor – Left Brush
Gray
F0(Fwd)-Forward Light
White
F0(Rev)-Reverse Light
Yellow
Lamp Common
Blue
F1-Function 1
Green
F2-Function 2
Violet
F3-Function 3
Brown
F4-Function 4
White w/ Yellow Stripe
F5-Function 5
White w/ Green Stripe
F6-Function 6
White w/ Blue Stripe
Note: DH82 & DN92 decoders, some of the very first decoders produced by Digitrax used a different wiring color code. Please check decoder spec sheets for the wire colors that were used with these decoders.
- Function Outputs
- 2 (read more)
2 function decoders support F0 Forward and F0 Reverse. This allows for reversing headlights or for two separate functions.
How functions are numbered:
F0 (FWD) White
F0 (REV) Yellow
The Blue wire is Lamp Common to allow for continuous lamp operation.
F1 Green
F2 Violet
F3 Brown
F4 White with Yellow Stripe
F5 White with Green Stripe
F6 White with Blue Stripe
F7
F8
F9
and so one are each counted as one function. This is an industry wide convention.
- Replaced by
- TF4