DC-CAR
Driving with function modules

Using function models vehciles can perfom various manoevers on your layout without needing to use a DCC controller.

For stopping vehicles you can still use magnetic stop coils. However it is better to use infra-red stops or the stop functions from modules A, B or G, because the vehicles will decelerate and accelerate smothly ratherthan stop and start suddenly!

The pages for the DCCar decoder version prior to August 2006 are here!

Decoder settings if the vehicle is to drive off immediately after switching on:
-CV69 speed step (1-28) to be used at start up (default setting = 2)
-CV25 speed table (default setting = 0 - standard table)
-CV68 speed step (1-28) to be used after being stopped by a magnetic stop coil (default setting = 2)
-DCC address does not need to be set for driving with the functio modules (default setting = 1)

Decoder settings if the vehicle is to remain stationary after switching on and be started by a DCC controller or function module:
-CV69 set to sped step 0 (stop)
-CV25 ispeed table (default setting = 0 - standard table)
-CV68 speed step (1-28) to be used after being stopped by a magnetic stop coil (default setting = 2)
-DCC address does not need to be set for driving with the functio modules (default setting = 1)

Decoder settings if the vehicle is to remain stationary after switching on and only be started by a DCC controller:
-CV69 set to 100
-CV25 ispeed table (default setting = 0 - standard table)
-CV68 speed step (1-28) to be used after being stopped by a magnetic stop coil (default setting = 2)
-DCC address does not need to be set for driving with the functio modules (default setting = 1)

Starting the vehicle:
Switch vehicle on. Stop light turns on as a check for 2-3 seconds.
If possible place the vehicle at an infra-red stop to prevent it running away.

Use of function module A:
With this unit you can control the following function:
Stop, drive at half-speed, drive at full speed, Turn headlights on or off, operate left and right indicators.

Example of a small layout:
Road with a tunnel and an area with a pedestrian crossing
The outputs A1 at the pedestrian crossing are switched on only if a vehicle is to stop at the crossing.
Outputs A2, A3, A7 and A8 are always switched on.

Try it:

Truck drives on the left side
Truck comes into the range of A7 and slows to speed step 14
Truck comes into the range of A1 and stops. When A1 is switched off the truck continues
Truck comes into the range of A8 and accelerates to speed step 28
Truck comes into the range of a2 and puts on its headlights
Truck comes into the range of A3 and turns its headlights off

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Disclaimer:
This page has been translated, with permission, from a page on Claus Ilchmann’s web site.
The original page, in German, is located here.
This translation is provided with no guarantee of accuracy or liability for errors.
Should you decide to use the DC-Car system then you should check that the functionality meets your needs by reference to the manufacturer’s web site.