Digitrax DN166I2 Board Replacement DCC Decoder for Intermountain FP7A and FP9A with Motor Contact Shoes; N Scale

The Digitrax DN166I2 is a high - quality DCC decoder board replacement designed specifically for N scale Intermountain FP7A and FP9A locomotives with motor contact shoes. It comes with 6 FX3 functions, offering a wide range of lighting effects and on/off control. The decoder has dimensions of.472” x 2.165” x.098” (11.98mm x 54.99mm x 2.4 mm) and replaces the DN163I2. With its FX3 function outputs, you can achieve prototypical lighting effects like ditch lights, Mars lights, and strobes. It also features configurable pulse functions, optimized LED or incandescent lamp operation, and function remapping. The Digitrax LocoMotion® System provides smooth, realistic locomotive operation with torque compensation, 128 - speed step operation, and momentum. You can program CVs using any Digitrax - compatible control system without extra equipment. It has a 9 - pin harness, series 6 decoder features, and supports 2 - digit and 4 - digit addressing. Other great features include basic, advanced, and universal consisting, a silent SuperSonic motor drive, and automatic analog mode conversion on DC layouts.

Using the Digitrax DN166I2 decoder is easy. First, make sure your locomotive is an N scale Intermountain FP7A or FP9A with motor contact shoes. Remove the old decoder and install the DN166I2 in its place. Connect it using the provided 9 - pin harness. To program the decoder, you can use any Digitrax - compatible control system without needing additional equipment. You can set various parameters like speed steps, lighting functions, and addressing. When operating your locomotive, enjoy the smooth movement thanks to torque compensation and momentum features. For maintenance, keep the decoder clean and free from dust. If you need to reset the decoder, you can use the decoder reset CV, with or without resetting the speed table. Be careful when handling the decoder to avoid static electricity damage. Also, note that it automatically converts to analog mode when running on a DC layout. With proper use and care, your Digitrax DN166I2 decoder will provide long - lasting, high - quality performance for your model trains.