NCE -- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Due to its ease of operation, there are very few questions frequently
asked about NCE sets' operation.
We answer the most common ones here.
Can I run two PowerCabs together as a system?
Yes. One PowerCab can be the MASTER - command station,
booster, etc. It must use the 6-wire flat cord and be plugged into the
left socket on the PCP (PowerCab Circuit Panel) when the LED is at the
bottom. It cannot be removed while the system is in operation. The other
PowerCab, using the 4 conductor coiled cord and set to Cab Address 3,
can be plugged into the right jack. There may be a bit of a tussle for
leadership when the system is powered up. To avoid that, hold down the
DIRECTION key on the MASTER when power is applied.
How do I connect my PowerCab?
Use the flat cable to operate your PowerCab as a DCC system. Use the coiled cord when you are using it only as a controller. A picture is worth a thousand words. CLICK HERE!
How do I tell what version ProCab I have?
Firstly, you cannot TELL the ProCab anything. But, you can read the version of your ProCab, here's how. Click on the photos for a larger view.
When you plug your ProCab into your system, the first display shows the version of the cab firmware. In this case, it is V1.3. |
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If you have a RADIO ProCabR, you can check out the radio version level by installing the 4 x AAA batteries in the cab. When you press EMERGENCY STOP and the cab starts up, it will show you the radio version - which has no relationship to the cab version. In this case the RADIO is V1.5. These two photos are of the same cab. It is V1.3 with RADIO V1.5! |
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What is the situation with upgrading Cabs to the Radio V1.5?
If you don't know what radio version you have, you can tell by opening your cab and looking at the radio board, which is installed in the upper portion of the rear of the cab. See example below.
Now, in the lower left corner of the board - shown in detail below - you can see some components. If your board is missing a resistor as shown in the photo below, you have Version 1.5 radio - the upgrade that came out in 2008!
If your board has a resistor in this location, you have an older version radio board. Your can send your cab to Litchfield Station and we can install the upgraded board. CLICK HERE for more information.
What does NCE's " MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICE" policy mean?
This
means that dealers cannot advertise any prices lower than those that
you see at Litchfield Station. Purchasing from dealers that advertise lower prices may mean that you won't have a dealer still authorized by NCE when you need help!
The NCE Website is at: www.ncedcc.com