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TCS K0D8-A, N Scale Motor Decoder:

The K0D8 is a N-scale drop-in decoder for Kato locomotives. Examples include the following:

 

Kato:

  • P42 Genesis

 

See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines!

 

Note: The K0D8 line of decoders are available with different lighting configurations. Pay special attention to the compatibility. The K0D8-A features 2 onboard super-bright, "Sunny White" LED's with long leads.

 

  • 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.
  • RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
  • Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
  • LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
  • 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.

 

MSRP is $58.95. (Picture courtesy of TCS.)

 

TCS K0D8-A Motor Decoder, N Scale

SKU: TCS1332
$48.59Price
  • Interface Type: Drop-In

    Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.139" x 0.538" x 0.068" or 54.32mm x 13.67mm x 1.73mm

    Scale: N Scale

    Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp

    Total Functions: 8

    Function Rating: 80 mA

    12V Outputs: 6

    LED Outputs: 6

    Onboard LEDs: 2

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