Trip Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I have a bunch of Z18 4-function decoders and other than going pop from time to time (no overload protection) I like them. I bought 2 new Z218s and they have been updated to 6 functions. Both decoders were very slow to respond on the programming track and run a loco very hesitantly. Here are two videos of the same loco on the same track and the same throttle position: the top one has the new 6-function Z218 and the bottom one has one of the older 4-function versions. I bought a third decoder direct from DCC Concepts with the same result. I contacted DCC Concepts and they say they have not had any reports of problems with the new decoders. Any one else seen a problem with these decoders? I have a certain amount of brand loyalty to DCC Concepts because I have dozens of their Cobalt IP digital points motors which are brilliant for the price. Not sure I'll be using their decoders again for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 For the benefit of future googlers DCC concepts have confirmed that the new Z218 6 function decoder has an issue a great new feature whereby any momentary loss of track power results in the speed being reset to zero and then slowly accelerating again. They didn't seem to think that was a big deal, which it isn't if you don't mind me buying other people's decoders until that issue is resolved feature is designed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 (edited) I must say I like the idea of a 6 function decoder but the idea of it resetting its speed to zero and restarting for a momentary loss of track power seriously puts me off. 6 function with stall protection would be a real improvement. Edited December 5, 2017 by tamperman36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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