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If your locomotives and cars use more then 2.5 Amps, it is necessary to split the layout in several power sections and feed each section with an extra "booster" which provides more amperage. Terminals C & D on your Commander can be used to wire in extra boosters. For more information about adding power stations to your layout, please see the DCC section of Atlas' web site at LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Atlas Model Railroad Company, Inc. warrants that this Commander will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If this Commander fails during the warranty period, carefully pack the item in the original carton, together with the dated sales receipt, and return to: Atlas DCC Warranty, 603 Sweetland Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205. Defects due to misue, improper maintenance and/or abuse are not covered by the warranty. Items that have been disassembled by the modeler or anyone other than an authorized Atlas repair person are not covered by the warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. The Atlas Master DCC Commander complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: dcc@atlasrr.com Atlas Model Railroad Co, Inc. • 603 Sweetland Ave. • Hillside • NJ • 07205 ITEM #330 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started...................................................................... 3 Decoder Preparation...3 Setting Up Your Layout To Run DCC...3 Using the Atlas Master DCC Commander..................................5 Locomotive Addressing....5 Running Your Locomotive........................................................ 6 Controlling Speed...6 Changing Directions...6 Activating Functions...7 Emergency Stop...8 Recalling Locomotives (“stack” function)................................. 8 The Menu System...................................................................9 Accessing the Menu...9 Menu Selections...10 Controlling Turnouts...10 Setting Speed Steps...11 Decoder Programming...12 System Settings...15 Expanding Your System.........................................................16 Adding Additional Throttles...16 Connecting Two Commanders...17 Characteristics of the Slave Commander...18 Adding More Power to Your Layout (Power Stations)...Back Cover WELCOME TO THE ATLAS MASTER™ DCC 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. * 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 • Insulated Rail Joiners: HO - Item #55; N scale - Item #2538 • Mini flathead screwdriver GETTING STARTED Decoder Preparation Before you can use your Commander, you must have a decoder installed in any locomotive you wish to run in DCC mode. Please note that Atlas Dual- Mode Decoders factory-installed in HO scale Atlas locomotives come set-up in Analog mode. To switch from Analog to Digital mode, please refer to the instructions that came with your locomotive. Setting Up Your Layout to Run DCC Any analog layout that is run using a standard DC power pack can be converted to run as a digital layout controlled by a DCC system. Here are the steps to convert your layout to run DCC using the Atlas Commander: (See Fig. 2 on page 4 for location of terminals on the Commander.) 1. Connect the Generator to the Commander. Connect terminals U & V on the Commander to the output terminals of the Generator, using stranded 18-20 gauge wire. Please note that you may...