What is it?

[John Candy]

I was about to throw this in the bin when it did occur to me that someone may have a use for it.
It came with "odds and ends" in the box of an unmade GRS kit acquired via Ebay.
I assume it is some kind of DCC decoder but the markings mean nothing to me. I have no idea if it works but if you know what it is and have a use for it, a SAE will secure it.



John.

[Doddy]

Train Control Systems DCC Decoder

$30.95http://tcsdcc.com/1021
The T1 is a multi-purpose HO-scale decoder. This decoder may be hard-wired or plugged directly into any locomotive with a 9-pin JST plug. This decoder is also available with adapter harnesses with 8-pin NMRA plugs installed. See the "Variants" page for more options.
Note: The Green and Purple wires on this decoder are not used. The T1 is a 2-function decoder, but still uses the 9-pin JST which includes the Green and Purple wires.
Additional Note: These decoders are a popular choice for use on turntables or other applications where precise motor control is necessary. The ability to set up button-controlled BEMF allows you to automatically and accurately step your turntable. See our programming guides in the literature section for more information on Button-controlled BEMF.
   

   
• Back EMF Load Compensation:
•   Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
       
• Quiet Drive:
•   Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
       
• DC Mode:
•   Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
       
• Variable Momentum:
•   Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
       
• Incandescent Bulb Support:
•   This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
       
• Function Remapping:
•   Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
       
• Programmable Lighting Effects:
•   Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
       
• Dimmable Brightness:
•   Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
       
• Decoder Lock:
•   Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
       
• Airwire™ Compatible:
•   Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
     
• User-Loadable Speed Tables:
•   Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.
  

[John Candy]

Thanks Doddy.

So, does anyone have a use for this H0/00 decoder?
Having just a 1.3A (12V) rating it isn't likely to be of any use in G3 applications.

John.