I read online here several days ago how to lock the decoder (see subj line) and it worked great so I can program the DSX without disconnecting the 163, However I need to go back in and tweak the DH163 and can’t figure out how to unlock it. I locked it by CV 15=0, CV 16=1. Anyone know the secret handshake for this one?
Terry[8D]
Set CV 16=0 Both CV 15 and 16 are to have the same value in them to unlock the decoder.
BOB H - Clarion, PA
Tks Bob - I was trying to flip flop 15 & 16 0 and 1. I give it a try thanks for the speedy reply. Just got two more sets of F A/B units sounded. Nothing sweeter than an ALCO ABBA consist all with sound.
Terry[:D][:D][:D][:D][8D]
ScubaTerry,
Where can we find this info? Do you still have the weblink? I plan on buying several Digitrax 163s.
Antonio - There wasn’t exactly a thread for it I think someone mentioned it in passing while answering another question. Basically as I understand it for the 163 FX Digitrax decoders you can lock the decoder by putting cv 15 at 0 and cv 16 at 1. It does work. I have four F units I have put sound in. I set up the 163 for motor control locked it then installed the DSX and was able to adj the sound cv’s without worring about the motor decoder. Once it is locked and you try to read a cv it comes back “failed”. Of couse I should have thought ahead and got the unlock code before I locked it.
Terry [8D]
Thanks for the heads up!