Specifications and Features
Input:
15-16 volts DC, 3.5 Amps. It comes with a universal switching
power supply (good for USA and Europe).
Output:
DCC signal with 14.5 V amplitude, for HO and N scales
Scales larger than HO may need a power booster, such as MRC’s
Power Station 8
Maximum Current:
3.5 Amps
Maximum number of Cabs:
Use up to 99 Cabs (see page 2-4)
Address Capability:
2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit (1-9,999)
Speed Steps:
14/28/128
Accessory Functions:
28 (F0-F28)
Advanced and Universal Consisting
Program Loco on Program Track
Program Loco on Main Track
Read Loco on Program Track
System Menu Summary Chart
Most functions are initiated by pressing their associated keys. However,
there are ten functions initiated by pressing the
SYS
key followed by a
numeric key
(0-9)
. The following table summarizes these ten functions and
the information about each function is found in the manual.
1-2 Getting Started
MRC Prodigy Advance
2
Keys
Function
SYS + 0 Clear routes
SYS + 1 Set time
SYS + 2 Set time ratio
SYS + 3 Yard on/off
SYS + 4 Set time mode: AM/PM/military
SYS + 5 Set routes
SYS + 6 View your Cab address and set Cab address
SYS + 7 Set last Cab allowed to program locos on the Main Track
SYS + 8 Set last Cab allowed to program locos on the Program Track
SYS + 9 Set total number of operational Cabs