If you change the direction while the engine is still moving (speed dial not fully ccw), the locomotive will decrease speed (brake) with the preset decel- eration value until it comes to a full stop and then accelerate in the opposite direction with the preset acceleration speed. For more information on acceler-
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Function Display
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If function F0 is active, a dot is displayed to the lower right of the leftmost LED.
ation and deceleration speed (and programming same), see page 11.
Activating Functions
Buttons F0, F1 and F2 are used to activate functions on the selected loco- motive, to control turnouts or other accessories via an accessory decoder. For information on controlling your turnouts, please see page 10.
Function zero - F0 - controls the headlights and rear lights. (which lights illu- minate depends on the direction the locomotive is travelling). Function one - F1 - and function two - F2 - may be configured by the user. Use of F1 and F2 depend on the capability of the decoder (additional wiring required).
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Emergency Stop
In case of a foreseeable train crash, operation can be stopped by pressing the Stop key:
Examples of additional functions that could be assigned to F1 and/or F2 would be sound (bells, horn, whistles) and/or ditch lights. You must consult your decoder’s manual for information on its functionality.
Pressing the button once activates the function, and the second press turns it off. All functions can be activated or
Key Display
Stop OFF
Stop L..29
The display shows a flashing "OFF".
The power to the track is turned off.
Pressing the Stop key again restores power to the track. All locomotives running prior to pushing Stop will start up and accelerate to the last set speed.
The display to the right (top) shows if a function is active or not:
RECALLING LOCOMOTIVES
The Commander has a “stack” feature which remembers the last eight loco- motives accessed. To recall a locomotive from the stack, press either the
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(depending on the direction the locomotive is traveling) and then the “+” or
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