Plugging in decode into socket on board.

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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I have a proto 2000 sd9 i am looking at installing a digitrax dh163d 1.5amps now the socket as 8pin holes the decoder as 9 pins what do you do with that. I didn’t buy it yet. do i need the 9th pin or should i look for one with 8. I hope someone can help me with this

Thanks

george

2

You need a 9-pin JST to 8-pin NMRA wiring harness. Digitrax and TCS both make them.

Here are photos of the TCS harnesses, which come in two length. The short one is what you will need.

3

The place you are getting the decoder from should have the 8 pin NMRA connector to 9 pin JST connector adapter.

Rich

4

thank you the pictures are a great help.

george.