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TCS 1278 CN DCC Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Atlas Classic, Kato, and InterMountain

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879508002270
MPN:
1278
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  • TCS 1278 CN DCC Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Atlas Classic, Kato, and InterMountain
  • TCS 1278 CN DCC Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Atlas Classic, Kato, and InterMountain
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Description

TCS 1278 CN DCC Decoder - N Drop-in Board for Atlas Classic, Kato, and InterMountain
 
The CN is a N-scale drop-in decoder for older Atlas, Kato, and Intermountain locomotives. Examples include the following:

Atlas:

  • GP7/GP9 Old Style
  • GP30/GP35 Old Style
  • SD35/SD50/SD60/SD60M
  • B30-7/B40-8
  • GP38
  • GP40 DCC-Ready
  • SD9 DCC-Ready

Kato:

  • C30-7
  • U30C

InterMountain:

  • SD40T-2
See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines!
  • Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
  • Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
  • DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
  • RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
  • Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
  • LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
  • Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
  • Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
  • Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
  • Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
  • Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
  • User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
Specs
  • Interface Type: Drop-In
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): .783”x.361”x.101” or 19.9mm x 9.17mm x 2.6mm
  • Scale: N Scale
  • Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
  • Total Functions: 2
  • Function Rating: 80 mA
  • Onboard LEDs: 2

Decoder Specifications:

  • Size: 0.79 x 0.36 x 0.10 Inch (20.0 x 9.2 x 2.6 mm)
  • Connection: Hardwire
  • Motor Rating: 1.0 Amp Continuous, 2.0 Amp Peak
  • Functions: (2) 80mA outputs (160mA Total)
  • BEMF: Yes
  • Protocol: NMRA DCC Compliant
  • Additional Features: Split board design for easy installation in many Atlas, Kato and Life-Like units

 

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Additional Resources

MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE:
https://www.tcsdcc.com/product-page/cn
SOUND CONFIGURATION & SOUND FILE RESOURCES:
https://drupal.tcsdcc.com/dv4prime
FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE RESOURCES:
https://www.tcsdcc.com/firmware
PRODUCT MANUALS & TECHNICAL DOCUMENT RESOURCES:
https://www.tcsdcc.com/documentation
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY & REPAIRS:
https://www.tcsdcc.com/product-page/warranty
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - DCC TIPS:
https://sbs4dcc.com/pages/dcc-tips.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (1):
https://drupal.tcsdcc.com/SV4
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (2):
NA
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Additional Information

PRODUCT CLASS :
N Scale - Board Replacement
DECODER TYPE:
Motor + Function
DECODER INTERFACE (PRIMARY):
Drop-In - Solder Pads*
DECODER INTERFACE (SECONDARY):
Hardwire - Single Wires
SIZE-INCH (L x W x H):
0.78 x 0.36 x 0.1 in
SIZE-METRIC (L x W x H):
19.9 x 9.2 x 2.6 mm
MOTOR CURRENT (CONTINUOUS):
1A
MOTOR CURRENT (PEAK):
2A
FUNCTION CURRENT (MAX):
80mA each
NORMAL OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:
2**
LOGIC-LEVEL FUNCTIONS:
0
SERVO OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:
0
FUNCTION INPUTS:
0
KEEP-ALIVE INTERFACE:
NA
KA INPUT VOLTAGE (MAX):
NA
KA TOTAL CAPACITANCE:
NA
CV PROGRAMMING:
Service Mode + P.O.M.
FIRMWARE UPDATE:
No
PROTOCOL:
NMRA DCC
BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION:
RailCom
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
NA
NOTES (1):
* - 2 part decoder with one prewired sub-board and one main decoder with solder pads for custom fitting in Atlas Classic and similar models
NOTES (2):
** - 2x integrated LEDs on F0F/F0R
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