DIGITRAX DCS 100 COMMAND& CONTROL STATION w/PS515 POWER SUPPLY

Description

This is a previous owned command system that is in excellent condition and priced to sell.  This unit comes with a PS515 power supply that alone is worth .00
The DCS100 is a combination DCC Command Station & Booster. The DCS100 operates as the command station and main system booster on a Digitrax LocoNet system.
The DCS100 Command Station lets your LocoNet System run up to 120 locos and 120 throttles. Complete with full read/ write programming, route capability, and a separate
programming output so you can run and program at the same time.  The DCS100 is the base command station/booster for the Super Chief Xtra sets and is also available separately as
an add on.
DCS100 Command Station / Booster:
Full LocoNet Capabilities for easy plug 'n play installation and system expansion
Run up to 120 locos and 120 throttles in command station mode.
Provides additional power to run more trains in booster mode.
Can be used as an Intelligent Auto Reversing Booster
Use with any LocoNet throttle
Read/Write programming with CV readback
Two DCC outputs so you can run your trains and program at the same time.
Built in 5 Amp Digital Command Control Booster Rated at 80VA.
Many command station options are user customizable.
Auto resetting over temperature & short circuit protection.
User selectable multi-scale operation for N, HO, and large-scale layouts
Track Status indicator shows voltage and signal type (DCC or "Zero Stretch" Analog Signal for conventional operation.)
Stabilized Track Drive Output.
Over Voltage Protected.
Auto shutdown if command control drive signal is lost so that the layout will not convert to DC operation if a cable or connection is broken. The trains won't just "take-off" if they are not getting the DCC signal.
Complies with FCC Part 15, Class B RFI Requirements.
DCC Compatible.
Note: Accepts either 50/60 Hz AC or DC input from power supply (sold separately). Recommended power supply: Digitrax PS514 or equivalent. Maximum input 22 volts AC or 28 volts DC Minimum input 12 volts AC or 15 volts DC.
Technical Note About DCC Booster Output Ratings:
Digitrax boosters have maximum output current limits of either 5 or 8 amps. The actual continuous output current that your booster will provide to the layout depends on several factors including the input supply voltage, the ambient room temperature and air flow over the booster's heat sink. Higher input voltages increase the amount of heat that must be dissipated by the booster's heat sink. If the heat sink does not get enough air flow to allow for heat dissipation, the booster will eventually reach an over temperature state and shut down. A small fan blowing across the heat sink on your booster will increase the maximum sustained current output capacity of your booster.
Each DCC company specifies the output capacity of its boosters according to their own internal standards. Tests designed and performed by several model railroaders have shown wide variations in the actual output capacity of DCC boosters. In most cases the tests were designed to overload boosters and cause them to shut down. The conclusion based on these tests is that each manufacturer uses a different way of determining booster output capacity, Digitrax tends to be more conservative in stating booster output ratings. The factor that is most important for achieving maximum output capacity is the booster’s heat sinking ability. In these tests, Digitrax boosters have demonstrated excellent heat sinking capabilities and the ability to consistently output the advertised 5 or 8 amps when appropriate fans are added in high temperature situations.