Digitrax DCS51 and DCS52 - function control

[Lissadell]

I have an 0 gauge Dapol loco fitted with an MS440C decoder.

The sound file that is loaded provides for some features to be operated by the keys in different ways.  One method effects an on/off change by toggling the appropriate key.  Fine if you can hear a difference eg coal shovelling.  Not just as easy (at least to the less experienced ear) for something like Reverser control (F5) which can change from Full Gear to Cut off.

 

My present controller, Digitrax DCS51, can’t indicate when such a switch is “enabled/disabled”.

 

My question is, can the newer model, Digitrax DCS52, present this information?

 

May I ask another question please, does the DCS52 display speed steps?

 

Thanks for any help from experienced colleagues

 

Adrian

[Nigelcliffe]

Function states displayed.   

Speed is displayed as percentage of throttle (0-100) which has been a Digitrax approach for decades, rather than speed steps.       

 

( The manual is on the maker's website covering this stuff ). 

 

- Nigel

[Steven B]

If you're thinking of changing from a DCS51 to DCS52, don't forget that you could simply add one of Digitrax's controllers to the DSC51.

 

The retired DT500, DT402 and current UT6 and DT602 should all display function states when plugged into the DSC51.

 

Steven B.

[Ron Ron Ron]