Name: TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)
Brand: TCS - Train Control Systems
SKU: 3455
Price: 41.27 USD
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TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)

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UPC:

879508005042

MPN:

1550

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Description

TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)

This full-featured, 4 function, drop-in decoder is designed to fit in American Z Lines modern diesel chassis. This decoder includes built-in forward and reverse LED’s for easy installation with no soldering. Included is our auto-adjusting BEMF for outstanding slow speed performance and hassle-free set up.

American Z Lines:

GP9
GP38-2
SD70
SD70M
SD75I
SD75M

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.
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.
User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.

Specs

Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.3” x .26” x 0.1” or 33mm x 6.6mm x 2.54mm
Scale: Z Scale
Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0
Total Functions: 4
Function Rating: 100 mA
12V Outputs: 2
Onboard LEDs: 2

Decoder Specifications:

Size: 2.05 x .35 x 0.13 Inch (52.3 x 8.9 x 3.4 mm)
Connection: Drop-In
Motor Rating: 1.0 Amp Continuous, 2.0 Amp Peak
Functions: (4) 80mA outputs (250mA Total)
BEMF: Yes
Protocol: NMRA DCC Compliant
Additional Features: On-board 680 ohm 1/4 watt resistors for LED lighting

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Additional Resources

MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE:	https://www.tcsdcc.com/product-page/azl4
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 :	Z 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):	1.3 x 0.26 x 0.1 in
SIZE-METRIC (L x W x H):	33 x 6.6 x 2.6 mm
MOTOR CURRENT (CONTINUOUS):	1A
MOTOR CURRENT (PEAK):	2A
FUNCTION CURRENT (MAX):	100mA 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):	* - 2x integrated LEDs on F0F/F0R
NOTES (2):	NA