NCE Mini-Panel Instruction - page 4
To set up the Mini Panel plug a ProCab into the "SETUP" jack of the Mini Panel, make
sure the Cab Bus is connected from the Mini Panel to the NCE DCC system and turn
the power for the system on.
The mini panel will detect the presence of the ProCab and you should see an opening
LCD display of:
NCE MINI-PANEL
VERSION 1.00
Press ENTER on the ProCab to get the main display for panel setup
1=SETUP 2=MACRO
3=TEST OPERATION
We want to setup the panel so press "1" to enter setup mode, this will present the
display screen as below
SETUP MINI PANEL
1=INPUT 2=CONFIG
Press "1" to setup an INPUT.
SETUP INPUT MENU
INPUT NUMBER: 01
We will start programming the inputs with input number 1. Type “1” followed by
“ENTER” to program input number 1
SETUP INPUT MENU
STEP NUMBER: 1
Normally when setting up an input we start with step number 1. We want to start
programming at step 1 so just press ENTER to accept that step. Commands will be
sent from the Mini Panel in order of their step number until an ‘empty’ step is
encountered or four steps are completed.
INP: 01 STEP: 1
1=ACCY 2=MACRO
At this point we’re ready to tell the mini panel exactly which command to send when
button 1 is pushed. Press “1” to send an accessory command.
INP: 01 STEP: 1
ACCY NUMBER:
Type the accessory number “1” followed by “ENTER”. Allowable NMRA accessory
addresses are 1-2044. Accessory number 2044 is the broadcast address for
accessories. There is no accessory address 0.
INP: 01 STEP: 1
1=NORM 2=REV
Press “1” to send the accessory command for Normal when button 1 is pressed.
INP: 01 STEP: 2
1=ACCY 2=MACRO
Last revised: 22 July 2008 Page 4