Application Documentation Signal Decoder - Controls signals on your layout. SEC8 Manual Signal Cabling Overview (coming Soon)

Introduction The Digitrax Signaling System is organized around the concept of “security elements” which are similar to what U.S. prototype railroads call “plants.” The Digitrax SE8C signal decoder displays aspects for up to 32 heads for 8 individual security elements (plants) using either a LocoNet Throttle or a computer with compatible software. When used with associated occupancy detectors and compatible software, the SE8C can be set up to protect turnouts. The SE8C decodes switch commands from a throttle or associated software so that the appropriate aspects are displayed on the signal heads. The SE8C sends its output to the signal driver to drive the signal heads. Each SE8C has 8 sets of signal drivers, each capable of driving a set of signal masts. Each set of masts can have up to four heads and each head can have up to four different lamps or a multi-color searchlight. The heads may be on separate single masts, dual masts, or gantries. Each mast has its own signal driver. In practice, each set of signal masts usually corresponds to the track controlled by a single security element. The SE8C signal decoder and occupancy detector are connected to LocoNet so that all security elements on the layout can communicate with each other as the occupancy of each detection section of track changes. Since the Digitrax Signal System communicates through LocoNet, it does not need DCC to work. The SE8C signal decoders and BDL16 Series occupancy detectors can communicate directly with other LocoNet devices on the layout, they do not need a command station for this communication. This means that they can be used on non LocoNet DCC systems and DC systems where LocoNet is added to support signaling.

Features: Controls signals on your layout: Manually with any LocoNet Throttle and Command Station (sort of CTC). Automatically with detection and compatible computer software such as RR & Co. and WinLok Note: The key word here is computer. It requires a computer to do ABS or APB signaling Drives up to 32 signal heads with popular LED signal types Bi-color LED searchlights with 2 or 3 leads Three-LED common anode or common cathode heads B&O- or Pennsy-type heads Models most US signaling systems Built in current-limiting resistors for setting brightness of LEDs. Simple modular wiring Modular Plug-N-Play system Drives four heads from each Signal Driver Cable Includes sample Signal Driver Cable and Test Signal Mast and Card-Edge Connector Drives either 8 slow-motion turnout machines such as Tortoise® OR 8 semaphore signals using slow-motion turnout machines such as Tortoise® , including positioning the semaphore to the middle yellow aspect. Provides 16 inputs 8 control lines for local turnout control 8 occupancy sensor inputs Works with either DC or DCC controlled layouts: with any device that can be a LocoNet master, such as the BLD16, the signaling systems works with any manufacturer's DC or DCC system. There are several accessory products available to make installation of the system quicker and/or easier. Signal Mast Base Kit: Signal Driver Cable Kit: Signal Mounting Hardware Kit: Terminal Strip Mounting Kit: