Dynamis User Guide
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For best results on a DCC layout, turnouts that
do not self isolate
are required. (Self
isolating turnouts are those that enable a train to be parked in a siding on a DC
layout when the turnout is closed against it.) Ideally the whole layout should be live
so that trains stationary in sidings can have lights on and make sound.
If using Bachmann track products:
E-Z Track
®
can be used without modification because the turnouts do not self
isolate.
Branchline track
does self isolate. The turnouts can be modified simply by placing
staples (larger, staple gun type) at the locations indicated although permanently
wired connectors would be recommended for a permanent layout to ensure reliable
operation.
Connecting to an existing layout
When connecting Dynamis to an existing layout, existing controllers should be
disconnected and all block switches (if any) turned on to put power to the whole
layout.
High frequency track cleaners should be removed.
Reversing or station stop modules used on DC layouts cannot be used on a DCC
and should be removed.
Do not use track power connectors that incorporate interference suppressors.
Service Mode programming and a Service Track
‘Service Mode’ programming makes the whole layout a Service Track and all
decoders present on a layout will respond to the programming instructions.
Unintended programming operations can be avoided by either:
