decoder...all-in-one decoderQelectronics GmbHAm Sandberg 7a01259 Dresden+49 (0) 351 479 42 250+49 (0)351 479 42 111info@qdecoder.dewww.qdecoder.comwww.qdecoder.deaddress:phone:fax:email:Please keep this guide for later reference!Featuressize 60 x 40 mmvoltage 9 – 18 V (DC- or AC)rail voltage 9 – 27 V (programming track 12 - 18 V)currentcarryingcapacity2 A continous currentbuilt in over current and short circuit protectionterminals 8 outputs for e.g. 4 motor driven turnoutsprotocols DCC or Märklin (Motorola)Z2-8 SeriesZ2-8+ Z2-8 Z2-8NCV programming flashing / alternately flashing / pulse mode independent dimming of outputs (rotation speed) independent setting of fading times (acceleration / slow down) independent address setting sequence programming freely programmable signal aspect generator © Copyright Qelectronics GmbH 05/2011Quick start guideZ2-8Nfor 4motor driven turnoutsWe congratulate you for choosing a Qdecoder to fill your modelrailway with life. Besides this quick start guide you‘ll find moreinformation on our web site www.qdecoder.com.Please read this manual carefully prior installing your decoder.If Qdecoder are used/applied differently than described in thisguide the warranty is lost. Do not exceed the maximum current orvoltage values given on the rear page of this guide. Do not exposethe decoders to direct sunlight or high humidity.A Qdecoder in detailWeiche 1A02011A1GleisTrafoProgZ2-8NdecoderWeiche 2A2 A3 Weiche 3A4 A5 Weiche 4A6 A7function outputsAC/DC supplydigital signal(track)programming buttonLEDQdecoder are absolutely flat on the bottom. There are no partsthat could scratch the mounting surface. Thus it can be screweddirectly on the model railway layout or fixed using a self adhesivetape.Restoring factory settingsRestoring factory settings of a Qdecoder is quite simple: Just pressthe programming button for 10 seconds. What you see is:• After one second the decoder enters the programming mode andthe LED lights – keep pressing the button• After about 5 seconds the LED starts to flash. This flashing getsfaster and faster and after 10 seconds the factory settings arerestored – now release the button.