TCS - Train Control Systems
TCS 1446 A4X-KA DCC Decoder - HO Drop-in AT-Style Board
- UPC:
 - 879508004144
 - MPN:
 - 1446
 - Condition:
 - New
 
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Description
TCS 1446 A4X-KA DCC Decoder- HO Drop-in AT-Style Board
The A4X is four function HO-scale "drop-in" style mobile decoder for Atlas, Athearn, Kato, etc. locomotives.
Examples include the following:
Athearn:
- F59PHI
 - F3
 
Atlas:
- RS-1/RS-3/RS-11
 - C424
 - GP7
 
Kato:
- GP35
 
See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines!
If you need more than four total lighting functions, or are using 1.5V bulbs, you should consider the A6X.
- 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.
 - Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
 - 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): 2.85" x 0.682" x 0.138" or 72.39mm x 17.32mm x 3.51mm
 - Scale: HO Scale
 - Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
 - Total Functions: 4
 - Function Rating: 100 mA
 - 12V Outputs: 4
 - LED Outputs: 4
 
Decoder Specifications:
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Size: 2.85 x 0.69 x 0.16 Inch (72.4 x 17.4 x 4.0 mm)
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Connection: Drop-In Board Replacement for Atlas, Athearn and Kato
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Motor Rating: 1.3 Amp Continuous, 2.0 Amp Peak
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Functions: (4) 100mA outputs (500mA Total)
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BEMF: Yes
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Protocol: NMRA DCC Compliant
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Additional Features: Easy connection of LED lighting
 
Additional Resources
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - DCC TIPS:  | 
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (1):  | 
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Additional Information
PRODUCT CLASS :  | 
                                                    HO Scale - Board Replacement  | 
                                                
DECODER TYPE:  | 
                                                    Motor + Function  | 
                                                
DECODER INTERFACE (PRIMARY):  | 
                                                    Drop-In - Solder Pads  | 
                                                
DECODER INTERFACE (SECONDARY):  | 
                                                    NA  | 
                                                
SIZE-INCH (L x W x H):  | 
                                                    2.85 x 0.69 x 0.14 in  | 
                                                
SIZE-METRIC (L x W x H):  | 
                                                    72.4 x 17.4 x 3.5 mm  | 
                                                
MOTOR CURRENT (CONTINUOUS):  | 
                                                    1A  | 
                                                
MOTOR CURRENT (PEAK):  | 
                                                    2A  | 
                                                
FUNCTION CURRENT (MAX):  | 
                                                    100mA each  | 
                                                
NORMAL OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:  | 
                                                    4*  | 
                                                
LOGIC-LEVEL FUNCTIONS:  | 
                                                    0  | 
                                                
SERVO OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:  | 
                                                    0  | 
                                                
FUNCTION INPUTS:  | 
                                                    0  | 
                                                
KEEP-ALIVE INTERFACE:  | 
                                                    Hardwire - 2 Single Wires w/ Free Ends  | 
                                                
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):  | 
                                                    * - Integrated 1k ohm resistors for LEDs  | 
                                                
NOTES (2):  | 
                                                    NA  |