Bachmann E-Z Command Getting Started
Also see for E-Z Command: Setup and Programming Instructions
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Plug Meaning Wire Harness1 Motor terminal 1 Orange2 Function output B (rear headlight) Yellow4 Left rail pickup Black5 Motor terminal 2 Gray6 Function output A (front headlight) White7 Function positive common Blue8 Right rail pickup RedFeatures• Adjustable starting voltage• Acceleration and deceleration separately adjustable• Directional lighting and dimming feature• Programming on main track• Advanced consisting• Operation on standard DC railroads (analog operation)if desired. This feature can be disabled.Getting StartedThe Bachmann E-Z C OMMAND ® locomotive decoderscan be used with standard digital control systemswith an NMRA conformance seal. If in doubt, ask thesystem suppliers.Note the maximum current-carrying capacity of theoutputs must not be exceeded. Exceeding this willdestroy the decoder. The metal components of thedecoder must not touch the metal parts of the chassisor the body of the locomotive. This could cause ashort-circuit within the locomotive decoder whichmight destroy it.Extreme care must be taken when operating locomotivesequipped with E-Z COMMAND® decoders usingoverhead line (catenary), either on conventional DC orDCC layouts. Choose either catenary or track poweroperation (not both), or the locomotive could be subjectto double voltage that would destroy the decoder.Before installing an E-Z C OMMAND ® Decoder, check theloco in normal DC operation to make sure that it worksas it should before modifying the locomotive. Replaceworn wheel contacts, motor brushes and bulbs asneeded. Only a locomotive that is mechanically fine willfunction properly with a locomotive decoder.InstallationSome decoders come with a NMRA/NEM652 mediumplug. To install this type decoder simply remove thedummy socket in your locomotive and install thedecoder plug. To ensure the headlights work correctly,you must align the plug properly. Pin 1 of the plugconnects to the orange wire (Fig 1). Ensure this isaligned to Pin 1 of the locomotive. If the plug is installedbackwards the lights will not work. When installing orremoving the plug, be careful that the pins do notbecome bent or broken. Note: Pin 1 is indicated byeither “A1” or a colored dot marking.To install a decoder with wire harness, refer to the wiringguide below for proper connections.Orange Pin 1Two Function DecoderWiring Guide For Decoder with 8-Pin Plugand Decoder with Wire Harness:NMRAFig. 1Follow the E-Z C OMMAND ® instructions to change thedecoder address. The decoder will operate as suppliedbut also has advanced programmable functionsaccessible using suitable equipment. Do not worry if youdo not understand all of the functions of the decoder.For advice, please call the Service Department at 1-800-356-3910 or e-mail via www.bachmanntrains.com. Youcan also visit www.nmra.org for additional information.16 x 25 x 5mmBachmann Industries, Inc.1400 East Erie AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19124 USAwww.bachmanntrains.com |
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