Product Support for: Mobile Decoders -> 1 Amp N Scale Mobile Decoder for Kato N scale SD80/90MAC Series, RSC2, RS2 (DN163K2)

The DN163K2 will fit into the Kato RS2 and RSC2 locomotives with the same frame design. Installation for the Kato N scale SD90/43MAC is also similar.  Kapton tape should be applied in the saddle area of the frame above the motor to prevent shorting. Install the DN163K2 decoder into the frame by tilting it slightly as you insert the front corners into the forward frame clips. Press the decoder motor clips down over the motor contacts and slide the decoder board forward and press the board down into the frame. Be careful not to bend the motor contacts or let ...

The DN163K2 will fit into the Kato RS2 and RSC2 locomotives with the same frame design. The decoder is also installed using these same steps in the SD90/43MAC. Kapton tape should be applied in the saddle area of the frame above the motor to prevent shorting. Install the DN163K2 decoder into the frame by tilting it slightly as you insert the front corners into the forward frame clips. Press the decoder motor clips down over the motor contacts and slide the decoder board forward and press the board down into the frame. Be careful not to bend the motor contacts ...

Is this part of the instructions sheet?  If so, we don't need it here?  ZIThe DN163K2 is set up at the factory to control six functions. The unit is prewired with two golden-white LEDs set up for directional lighting as F0F/F0F+ for the front light and F0R/F0R+ for the rear light. Functions F1 (Green), F2 (Violet), F3 (Brown) and F4 (White/Yellow) can be used by soldering a wire from the pad for the function you wish to use to the lamp (or other function) you wish to control. The wire colors indicated are the standard color code used in the ...

The Life-Like GP18 locomotive can be modified to accept the DN163K2 board replacement decoder. The locomotive samples used by Digitrax for this instatllation needed to have the frame engagement clearance slots under the cab on the fireman-side widened about 1mm towards the rear of the locomotive (long hood end). This can be done with a small file or Dremel type tool, to allow the decoder to properly engage the casting with the power tab on this side. The engineer-side slots are OK to fit the decoder power pickup tab on this side. Be sure to check the motor tabs are safely ...

The Life-Like RS2 locomotive frame is approx 1mm wider than than the Kato design for the RS2. Accordingly, special care must be taken to assure the loco frame does not come in contact with the DN163K2 decoder contacts. Please refer to the pictures below for details on the modification: Cut a piece of Kapton tape approx. 1/4" square and position it on an Xacto® type knife, small screwdriver blade or other similar tool.  Place the tape underneath the loco frame as shown above. A top view of the correctly placed tape. A side view of the correctly placed tape. Remember ...

1. Carefully remove the locomotive’s shell from the frame. Notice the orientation of the light board, so that you can install the new decoder in the same orientation. 2. Carefully remove the factory light board by sliding it toward the back of the locomotive and out from under the frame clips. Then gently lift the board out of the frame. Be careful not to bend the motor contacts. Apply a small piece of Kapton tape to saddle area of the frame above motor. 3. Install the DN163K2 decoder by angeling it slightly as you insert the front corners into the forward ...