In the uk the mrc systems is rebranded, rebadged and sold by gaugemaster. Requires the dt402 super throttle and above to use 28 functions. Dont use over a 3amp 1015 volt supply or you can damage the powercab. I just got the mrc wifi module 0001530 from train world.
Cvp seams to have one of the most dependable radio systems in that it has a good range and does not drop the user as much as others i have used. Nce power cab starter set with 110240v us power supply model. Prodigy advance tips and tricks model rectifier corporation. If you cant find the instruction manual there is a list of. I decided to take a new approach with the mrc prodigy unit which is hard wired using an rj45 cable from the power unit to the cab. Feb 27, 2021 uses mrc s patented plug and play technology for expandability. If you use multiple handhelds on your layout, using the 0001501, or 0001502 extension plates, or just plugged into the base unit. Then turn off your power switch on the prodigy advance or turn off the layouts main. I substituted a regulated power supply, for more consistent operation, and my stock one died after a month, it is a cheapie. The prodigy express 2 systems and above allows 28 functions. The power cab welcome to the nce information station.
I bought an nce powercab some 79 years back and never suffered buyers remorse. Their equivalent starter system is the prodigy express 2. Oct 21, 2011 currently using bachmann ez command dcc system. For any larger or round the walls layout, it is necessary to mount repeaters for the. Cvp is not as refined and does not have the variety of options readily available. The nce power cab is a very nice starter system, and can be expanded. This has been tested with the wired and wireless versions of the. There is no need to confirm your package arrived if the carriers site says it was delivered to nce. The power cab is a selfcontained dcc system inside of. While nce has a good reputation, i have returned the powerpro command station to nce twice for repair. As shown above, the prodigy express system is a tidy package. Nce new 2020 sb5 5 amp smart booster international power supply included 027. Chosing a dcc starter system for n scale denvers railroads.
Decoders that provide voice confirmation will operate erratically when momentum is changed by an nce cab cv3 will change, cv4 may not. With the sb3a, the power cab can also be unplugged from and plugged into a utp panel without shutting down the layout. It comes as a complete system with a command station base unit, power supply and lcd cab handheld with cable. Dec 20, 2014 the prodigy express cab is the same size as the prodigy advance cab. The wifi module has two 2 led lights, a red one to show power is applied and a green one to show network activity. With that said, joe is right you need to figure out how you want to operate your trains in order to figure out the best system for you. The mrc prodigy advance 2 squared on the other hand, is that companys full system. I have been using a bachmann wireless dcc controller for several years, but experienced a number of issues with it. Congratulations on purchasing an atlas n, ho, or 2rail oscale gold series locomotive. The gaugemaster prodigy express is based on the full power prodigy but deletes.
Page 2 if you own or operate with a powerhouse or power nce system, you can use the power cab as a pro cab using the 4 wire coiled cord that is also supplied. Thank you for purchasing mrc s prodigy advance dcc digital command control system. Check out the nce power cab which can handle 28 functions and is. Ho scale polar express berkshire locomotive 916 lionel trains. For more information on dcc or prodigy express, visit the resources. It comes with a universal switching power supply good for usa and europe output. Nce has a feature in their dcc system software which allows for a recovery mode. All these decoders do support ops mode programming and can be reset on the mainline assuming you have control of the address. The seven foot, 6 wire flat cable, for the power cab contains full track power and the wall power from the 2 amp power supply. A year ago i switched from mrc prodigy advance wireless to the nce power pro system version 3. It includes the handheld throttle, a small base station, and a 15v, 1. For users of different dcc systems, refer to your user manual for information on using your function buttons. Plug n play when connecting to prodigy express or prodigy advance innovatice technology for smooth control detailed instructions includes. The set includes a prodigy express 2 throttle, called a cab in mrc s literature.
From what ive read, the bachmann will not do the job which means i have to upgrade to either nce power cab, digitrax zephyr or mrc prodigy express dcc system and i have to install decoders to make the turnouts dcc compatible. After reset to factory default, select 3, not 0003. For use with only the prodigy express and prodigy advance dcc system. One important difference between mrc and nce is the power of their boosters mrc has 3. Gaugemaster prodigy express user manual pdf download manualslib. Plug in the procab cable to the cab bus connector of the powerhouse 2. Im looking through the documentation on the mrc website, from what it says on page 29 of the prodigy express manuals, it looks like the prodigy advance throttles can be used to setup a csac, but, the prodigy advanced and express systems only allow the creation of one csac. Nce power cab and added sb5 booster mrc prodigy express2 easydcc throttle. Recalling locos when you enter a new loco address an address that has not been stored in the cab s memory prodigy express will set 28 speed steps as the default setting for that address. Dc and dcc operation of atlas gold series diesel locomotives.
Page 1 power cab power cab system reference system reference manual manual rev. Turnout commands from mini panel nce usb interface manual for the powercab nce usb interface driver instructions. Nce power cab owner reference manual pdf download manualslib. The mrc prodigy advance dcc system will enhance the enjoyment of your. Thank you for purchasing mrc s prodigy express dcc digital command control system. The cab is the same size and shape as the advance 2 and prodigy elite cabs, except that some of the buttons have different functions. Feb 16, 2008 in summary, there is an engine limit which is a factor of the command station power cab and a separate recall limit, which is a factor of the nce cab. Nce seams the best compromise between continuing hardware improvements new throttles and such and ease of use.
Its operation has a learning curve via manual buttons. I think early versions of the mrc prodigy express would only support. Note the prodigy wireless does not support nondecoder equipped or analog locos. If i read the operations manual correctly, i need to. It also supports a special usb attachment so you can get you pc with decoder pro going.
Both can be used with their bigger siblings, as additional throttlescabs. As a user of the earlier mrc prodigy advance system, i thought id put my two cents in. Dcc systems wangrow and nce corporation share development. Dcc specialties 57 river rd, suite 1023 essex junction, vt 05452 8006710641 email. As a user of the earlier mrc prodigy advance system, i thought id put my two ce. Two of the switches have nce snap its for control of a track that cuts across the loop making a reversing section. I agree that the nce power cab is better than the mrc unit. More full featured units require two or three operations to transfer control. Please use your shipping carriers online tracking system before calling nce. For qsi decoders please refer to your decoders manual and use. Jul 15, 2020 digitrax evolution express advanced 100 fleischmann twin center 64 base unit 2 knobs 9999 8 none 9 f0f8 3 yes yes yes nce power house pro 63 handheld buttons and thumb wheel 127 7.
The gaugemaster prodigy and mrc prodigy connect the same way so. Jan 05, 2021 other models are similar, refer to owners manual. Here is how i set up the module and use it with an android tablet. Review may include provided, borrowed or discounted p. That means paying for shipping two times and then waiting a month for the unit to be ruturned. This 5 amp starter set has everything you need to get dcc equipped trains up and running except power transformer, see p515.
Press and hold the select loco button while replugging in the cable you just removed from the cab 4. Mrc digital command control dcc power booster 8 amp. If you do not have control of the address use the program track. Power pro system box with 4 pin and 2 pin plugs pro cab throttle coiled cable for cab 6 wire rj12 cab bus cable seven foot flat cable for cab. Then turn off your power switch on the prodigy advance or turn off the layouts main power or unplug the power supply if your are using the prodigy express. The following lionel marks are used throughout this owners manual and are protected. Aug 19, 2012 the nce power cab is a very nice starter system, and can be expanded. If you expanded your power cab by adding a power cab handheld throttle, each would have a separate recall list the power cab defaults to 2 and can be set up to 6. The difference is the prodigy express has fewer features than the advance cab with the same number of keys.
Therefore, our new prodigy wireless does not support this old feature. Mrc prodigy express squared model train power supply. You now own one of the most advanced, easy to use dcc systems available. Model railroader magazine model railroading, model trains. The sb5 smart booster expands the features of the power cab. The power cab is good for about 4 ho scale locos or 8 n scale locos running at the same time. Either the prodigy express or prodigy advance cabs can be used. Mrc s earlier dcc systems do support running analog locos. Nce vs mrc prodigy advanced2 model railroader magazine.
Cab manuals welcome to the nce information station. Nce power cab digitrax dcs50 digitrax dcs51 mrc prodigy advance 2 dcc specialties contact information. The express cab adds keys for f10 to f15 in place of the features removed from the advance cab. I installed it within 5 minutes and didnt even have to reprogram my locos. The two systems are exactly the same in operation and components.
The difference between the express and advance systems is that prodigy express offers fewer advanced features and lower power output 1. Evening all, after debating with myself whether or not to go dcc, ive decided. However, running analog locos will dramatically slow the response time of your dcc system. Scales larger than ho may need a power booster, such as mrcs.
Nce is currently shipping back completed repairs and upgrades that were received by us on 332021. Yes yes nce pro cab nce power cab 4 cvp products 99 base unit knob unlimited universal f0f12 10 no easydcc yes yes zimo mx31 30. Having said that, the nce starter system is significantly more fully featured than mrc s own starter offering. The mrc software is very basic and very limited in what it does. Remote or a phone or tablet using the lionchief app then your locomotive.
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