TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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3

Decoder Preparation

 

 

 

Setting Up Your Layout To Run DCC...3

 

Using the Atlas Master DCC Commander

5

Locomotive Addressing....

5

 

 

Running Your Locomotive

6

Controlling Speed

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6

 

 

 

Changing Directions

 

 

 

Activating Functions...

7

 

 

 

Emergency Stop...

8

 

 

 

 

Recalling Locomotives (“stack” function)

8

The Menu System

9

 

 

9

Accessing the Menu...

 

 

 

Menu Selections...

10...

10

 

 

Controlling Turnouts

 

 

Setting Speed Steps...

11

 

 

Decoder Programming...

12

 

 

System Settings...

15

 

 

 

 

Expanding Your System

16

16

Adding Additional Throttles...

 

Connecting Two Commanders...

17

 

Characteristics of the Slave Commander...18

Adding More Power to Your Layout (Power Stations)...Back Cover

WELCOME TO THE ATLAS MASTERDCC SYSTEM!

The Atlas Master DCC System and the related components have been designed to be fun and easy to use so you can enjoy running your trains using the latest in digital command control technology. Not only do you not have to be an electrical engineer, but you will be running your trains in DCC mode in no time, if you follow the Commander instructions contained in this manual.

ATLAS MASTER DCC SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The following is all you need to get started running your trains in Digital Command Control:

1.Commander*: Controls your trains. Item #330

2.Generator*: Provides power to the Commander. Item #335

3.Decoder*: Atlas offers an HO scale multi-function Dual-Mode Decoder™ that, once installed, allows you to easily switch the operation of your locomotive from analog to digital mode. This function enables you to run your decoder-equipped engines on an analog layout without the typical speed differential. N scale multi-function decoders are also available. Some HO & N scale Atlas locomotives have decoders factory-installed, for your convenience. See our web site for further details. www.atlasrr.com

*The Atlas Master DCC System components follow the NMRA DCC standards and are also compatible with items from other DCC manufacturers.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS YOU WILL ALSO NEED:

Atlas Colored Layout Wire: (or any18-20 gauge stranded wire). Items #315-#319

Terminal Joiners: HO - Item #842; N scale - Item #2539

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