Decoder types – current, functions, termination, price and size. Under Construction
List of decoders, a
Decoders are getting smaller, more features and cheaper. While I have fitted many D13SR generic decoders, with the smaller size N12SR this may be mounted in the loco and this will enable the units to be separated as in the case of the Austrains 36, I am in the process of fitting a N12SR between the front bogie and the body. For the little extra effort and a little more cost, this will be worth it for easier handling especially if owner is member of a club..
Notes: Soldered - For a really neat installation. The decoders have wires soldered to the board. These can be unsoldered or lengthened for the lights etc.
Harness – Flat socket on decoder with wiring harness that has to be soldered to motor and track pick ups. Makes for an easier changeover if necessary.
DCC Plug – Loco wiring from pick ups, motor connections etc are terminated with a DCC Socket that will connected to a decoder with a DCC Ready Plug.
Fully insulated – Decoder is encapsulated in heat shrink and is fully insulated. Easy to fit, don’t have worry about insulating.
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Amps & (Ppeak) |
Functions at mAs |
Term-ination |
Fully in-sulated |
A$ |
Size mm LxWxH |
Down- load |
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NCE Web site Sold by The Model Railroad Craftsman, 02 9831 8217 |
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D13SR |
1.3 |
3 at 40mA |
Solder |
no |
$23 |
42 x 16 x 3.2 |
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Universal silent running HO, 10 pack $200 |
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D13SRJ |
1.3 |
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9 pin socket on decoder with a harness |
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D13SRP |
1.3 |
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no |
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8 pin NMRA DCC Ready plug |
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N12SR |
1.0 (1.3) |
3 at 40mA |
Solder |
yes |
$34 |
18 x 8.6 x 3.2 |
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Very small HO & N, Silent, mounted between wheels |
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D14SR |
1.3 |
4 at 40mA |
P n P |
no |
$35 |
23 x 16 x 3.2 |
Trainorama 44 & Austrains 442 & NR DCC Ready plug |
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Z14SR |
1.0 (1.3) |
4 at 40 mAs |
NMRA 8 |
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$41 |
14x 8.5 x 3 |
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P2KSR |
1.3 (2.0) |
5 at 40 mAs |
NMRA 8 |
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DA-SR |
1.3 (2.0) |
4 at 40 mAs |
Sold pad |
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72 x 17 x 3.5 |
Direct replacement for Altas, Athern Genesis & Kato |
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D18SR |
1.3 (2.0) |
8 at 100 mA |
Plug/Sold |
no |
$40 |
38 x 16 |
8 pin plug motor/Hlights. Solder pads Outputs 3 - 8 |
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LENZ Web site Sold by DCC Concepts 08 9455 6421 |
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Silver MP |
1.0 (1.8) |
4 @ 100 mA |
Plug |
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23 x 16.6 x 2.9 |
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Silver Mini |
0.5 (0.8) |
2 at 100 mA |
Wires |
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11 x 9 x 2.8 |
Very small, Back EMF |
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Gold JST |
1.0 (1.8) |
4 at 200 mA |
Wires |
no |
$65 |
23 x 16.5 x 6.5 |
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Gold Mini |
0.5 (0.8) |
2 at 100 mA |
Wires |
no |
$65 |
11 x 9 x 2.8 |
Very small Back EMF with USP Power 1 interface |
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TCS Web site Sold by The Model Railroad Craftsman,, 02 9831 8217 DCC Concepts 08 9455 6421 and Casula Hobbies 02 9602 8640 |
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TI |
1.3 |
2 at 100mA |
harness |
yes |
$30 |
26 x 17 x 6.3 |
Cheap, med size, quiet, dither adj. dim & harness |
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M1 |
1.0 (2.0) |
2 at 100mA |
solder |
yes |
$43 |
15 x 9 x .3.3 |
VERY Small, Dither Ideal mount between wheels |
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MC2 |
1.0 (2.0) |
2 at 100mA |
solder |
yes |
$43 |
18 x 11 x 5 |
Very small. quiet drive, dither, adj. dimming |
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M4 |
1.0 (2.0) |
4 at 100mA |
solder |
yes |
$46 |
15 x 9 x 3.3 |
Very small, quiet drive, Dither, adj. dimming |
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MC4 |
1.0 (2.0) |
4 at 100mA |
harness |
yes |
$46 |
18 x 10.5 x 5 |
As above slightly larger with harness |
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MC6 |
1.0 (2.0) |
6 at 100mA |
harness |
yes |
$52 |
.71” x .41” x .2” |
6 function Micro decoder |
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A6X |
1.3(2.0) |
6 at 200mA |
P n p |
no |
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2.9” x .7” x .15 |
“Drop in” Athern Genesis, 1.5 volt lamps no res req |
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DIGITRAX Web site Sold by Christmas Every Day 07 5537 5511 |
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DH163D |
1.5 (2.0) |
6 at 500mA |
harness |
yes |
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27 x 17 x 6.3 |
Torque compensation (bemf) super sonic |
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DH163LO |
1.5 (2.0) |
6 at 500mA |
P n P |
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$50 |
27 x 17 x 6.3 |
Current Regulator 1.5 volt lamps, no resistors req’d |
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DZ123 |
1.0 (2.0) |
2 at 500mA |
wired |
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14 x 9.2 x 3.3 |
HO, N & Z scale very small |
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DZ143PS |
1.2 (2.0) |
4 at 500mA |
DCC plug |
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14 x 9.2 x 3.3 |
HO, N & Z scale very small |
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Sound Decoders |
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Soundtraxx Web site Sold by The Model Railroad Craftsman,, 02 9831 8217 |
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Tsunami |
1.0 A Stall |
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$200 |
43 x 17.3 x 6.4 |
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Steam ONLY external speaker capacitor 6 inch leads. |
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Tsu’ Micro |
.75 A Stall |
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$210 |
25.4 x 13 x 6.0 |
Half the length & no external capacitor, easy to fit |
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DSD100LC |
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2 kHz motor control – Hum noise - some mechanisms |
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DSD090LC |
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2 kHz motor control – Hum noise - some mechanisms |
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DSX |
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These are SOUND ONLY decoders (no motor control) |
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ESU – Loksound U. S. Web site Sold by DCC Concepts 08 9455 6421 The Model Railroad Craftsman, 02 9831 8217 |
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These decoders have the capability of adding/changing the sound files, upgrading the software (if bugs are found) by using the A$265 ESU Lokprogrammer. This means you can add your own NSW, Aust etc audio recording by converting them to .wav files, to make your own sound decoder. There are many sounds at the ESU web site. Adding a NSW 44 horn audio recording to an Alco decoder gave fantastic results for the 44. Note: You DON”T need a Lokprogrammer to change the decoder’s CV values. This is done the same as for any other decoder – your DCC system.
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Loksound |
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4
@ 250mAs |
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$195 |
35 x 15.5 x 6.5 |
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Included 100 ohm speaker, no speaker capacitor |
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Lok Micro |
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28 x 10 x 5 |
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Select |
New 10/09 |
6 @ 250mAs |
Plug |
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36 x 15.5 x ? |
Uses 4 or 8 Ohm Speakers, 4 Prime mover sounds, 14 Whistles/horns, the BEST Back EMF motor control etc |
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