| What Type of Layout Do You Have? |
If your layout is large or small, any of our initial starter systems will work for you.
How you use your layout and your available budget govern the selection of additional items to expand your system.
For example, if you plan on group operation, you'll need additional throttles and additional boosters.
If your layout will use remote controlled turnouts, plan on adding our popular accessory decoders.
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| How Many Operators on Your Layout? |
New Layout Owner or Single User: If you use your layout or operate alone, then you will need only one throttle to run a train.
Of course, you can use more than one throttle for multiple trains, but here is where Command Control excels.
If you simply run the trains in loops, you can use one throttle to start a train and then assign the throttle to another train.
If this is your style of operation, our Basic Starter System is perfect for you.
This basic system is designed for small, first time layout owners with plans for later expansion.
Multiple Users and Tethered Throttles: If you need more than two throttles or enjoy your layout with a group of operators, then consider our Expanded Starter System.
The Expanded System allows the use of tethered, walk-around throttles.
Tethered throttles include memory, so they can be unplugged and moved while the train continues to run.
Multiple Users and Wireless Throttles: This is the ultimate in walk-around freedom.
Forget about cords.
The Wireless Starter System adds the excitement of true walk-around control without any bus wires or throttle cords.
The Digital Wireless Throttle uses advanced radio technology that easily penetrates obstructions.
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| How Many Track Boosters Do You Need? |
What sets the number and type of booster required is the total current needed by all the locomotives in use at the same time.
Although a single booster can drive your whole layout, a derailment will shut down the entire layout.
It is much better to use additional boosters driving their own "center of operation", such as a town or yard.
You can start with one booster and, later, add more as you explore the fun provided by EASYDCC.
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| What About Turnout Control? |
Turnouts are easily controlled by our popular accessory decoder cards.
Up to 8 functions can be controlled by a single card.
Accessory decoders can be added at anytime and without any changes to your system.
They work with all throttles as well as through the RS232 port.
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| What is Your Budget? |
Economical: Start with just the basic starter system.
Add throttles, boosters and wireless equipment as finances permit.
You'll never be stuck with equipment that can't be used or upgraded - we promise.
Quantity Discounts: If you have financial flexibility, we offer quantity discounts for many products including throttles and accessory decoders.
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| Easy, Economical Upgrades |
We have designed EASYDCC for easy upgrades.
This allows you to benefit from advances in technology as well as growth in your locomotive fleet.
At any time you may upgrade your command station and throttles from 2-digit to 4-digits.
No changes are required to layout wiring, track wiring, decoders or boosters to make the upgrade.
The upgrade consists of replacement software for your Command Station and throttles, in easy-to-plug-in chips.
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| System Capabilities Table |
The table shows many popular features of the EASYDCC System.
Use this table to compare EASYDCC with other systems.
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| EASYDCC System Features |
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| Locomotive Address Range |
1-9999 |
| Tethered Throttle Address Range |
1-9999 |
| Wireless Throttle Locomotive Address Range |
1-9999 |
| Accessory Address Range |
1-2048 |
| Plug-In or Wireless Throttle Capacity |
99 |
| Active Locomotive Memory Slots |
256 |
| Built-In Programming Track |
Yes |
| Built-In Throttles |
Yes |
| Supports All Programming Modes |
Yes |
| Supports Standard Consisting |
Yes |
| Supports Advanced Consisting |
Yes |
| Mainline Programming |
Yes |
| Supports 14, 28, 128 Speed Steps |
Yes |
| Socketed Software for easy expansion |
Yes |
| Compatible with ALL Decoders |
Yes |
| Programs all Available CV's |
Yes |
| Built-In RS232 Port |
Yes |
| User Installable Software Upgrades |
Yes |
| Accessory Decoder Turnout Control |
Yes |
| Accessory Decoder Route Control |
Yes |
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EASYDCC Installation and Operation Manual
You can download a free copy of all Installation and Operation Manuals from our website Documentation Center.
The manuals contain complete step-by-step instructions along with a wealth of valuable tips.
Our customers have rated our EASYDCC manual the best, most informative manual ever written about DCC.
Click the "Documentation" button above and see for yourself!
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