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TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)

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879508005042
MPN:
1550
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  • TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)
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Description

TCS 1550 AZL4 DCC Decoder - Z Drop-in Board for American Z Line (AZL)
 
 
This full-featured, 4 function, drop-in decoder is designed to fit in American Z Lines modern diesel chassis. This decoder includes built-in forward and reverse LED’s for easy installation with no soldering. Included is our auto-adjusting BEMF for outstanding slow speed performance and hassle-free set up.

American Z Lines:

  • GP9
  • GP38-2
  • SD70
  • SD70M
  • SD75I
  • SD75M

See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines!

  • Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
  • Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
  • DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
  • RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
  • Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
  • LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
  • Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
  • Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
  • Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
  • Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
  • Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
  • User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
Specs
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 1.3” x .26” x 0.1” or 33mm x 6.6mm x 2.54mm
  • Scale: Z Scale
  • Continuous/Peak: 1.3/2.0
  • Total Functions: 4
  • Function Rating: 100 mA
  • 12V Outputs: 2
  • Onboard LEDs: 2

Decoder Specifications:

  • Size: 2.05 x .35 x 0.13 Inch (52.3 x 8.9 x 3.4 mm)
  • Connection: Drop-In
  • Motor Rating: 1.0 Amp Continuous, 2.0 Amp Peak
  • Functions: (4) 80mA outputs (250mA Total)
  • BEMF: Yes
  • Protocol: NMRA DCC Compliant
  • Additional Features:  On-board 680 ohm 1/4 watt resistors for LED lighting

 

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Additional Resources

MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE:
SOUND CONFIGURATION & SOUND FILE RESOURCES:
FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE RESOURCES:
PRODUCT MANUALS & TECHNICAL DOCUMENT RESOURCES:
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY & REPAIRS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - DCC TIPS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (1):
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (2):
NA
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Additional Information

PRODUCT CLASS :
Z Scale - Board Replacement
DECODER TYPE:
Motor + Function
DECODER INTERFACE (PRIMARY):
Drop-In - Solder Pads
DECODER INTERFACE (SECONDARY):
NA
SIZE-INCH (L x W x H):
1.3 x 0.26 x 0.1 in
SIZE-METRIC (L x W x H):
33 x 6.6 x 2.6 mm
MOTOR CURRENT (CONTINUOUS):
1A
MOTOR CURRENT (PEAK):
2A
FUNCTION CURRENT (MAX):
100mA each
NORMAL OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:
2*
LOGIC-LEVEL FUNCTIONS:
0
SERVO OUTPUT FUNCTIONS:
0
FUNCTION INPUTS:
0
KEEP-ALIVE INTERFACE:
NA
KA INPUT VOLTAGE (MAX):
NA
KA TOTAL CAPACITANCE:
NA
CV PROGRAMMING:
Service Mode + P.O.M.
FIRMWARE UPDATE:
No
PROTOCOL:
NMRA DCC
BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION:
RailCom
ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
NA
NOTES (1):
* - 2x integrated LEDs on F0F/F0R
NOTES (2):
NA
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