mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hello allI have upgraded to O gauge and have 3 Dapol class 08 and a little loco class 15, my problem is changing the address of the loco's from 03 to my choice so of I go same as before with 00 gauge setup program trackFollow instructions enter new address red led flashes 8 to 12 times change to main track zero not new address !. The times the red led flashed should be five or six can the Elite not able to change the newer loco's or decoders all four have factory fitted sound decoders.Put any back on track go to default 3 runs fine sound fine lights workingSo stuck we 4 beautiful loco's all with same address. HELP!!!!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Did you confirm the address change by 'klunking' the button, before exiting programming? I've forgotten that final step a few times, and wondered why the loco didn't respond!The decoder doesn't know what gauge the loco is, so that won't make any difference.Do the usual checks - spotlessly clean programming track, wheels, pick-ups, then try again, carefully completing ALL the prog steps!The only other possibility is that the pre-fitted loco's have some weird decoder that the Elite doesn't recognize. Do you know what they are? Let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi, everything i can find on the net, says 00, not O. Dont think Elite will do what you want. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 No reason that I know of why any NMRA compliant controller cant program any NMRA compliant decoder no matter what size. The only limit is if the decoder needs more current than the Elite puts out on the programming side, but that is an NMRA imposed limit - 200mA - that manufacturers have to meet. Could be as stated above the decoder is non compliant and needs 'firmer' handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 i would check this with Hornby, in case of damage to Elite. I have looked again on the net, and all elite sales outputs clearly state 00 and below. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 No reason that I know of why any NMRA compliant controller cant program any NMRA compliant decoder no matter what size. The only limit is if the decoder needs more current than the Elite puts out on the programming side, but that is an NMRA imposed limit - 200mA - that manufacturers have to meet. Could be as stated above the decoder is non compliant and needs 'firmer' handling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi Everyone think I know the problem my elite is running 1.41 have downloaded 1.43 but it won't install running win 10 is there any guide to installing thisregardsMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 This loco is probably fitted with a Zimo MX644D sound decoder.....this needs to be unlocked before it can be re-addressed......the instruction sheet is very comprehensive and needs careful study.......and programming in the correct mode.........the 1.43 update to the Elite is probably vital in this case......HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrook62 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Hi HBThanks for the info do you know of a set way to install 1.43 as I can't get it to install the error is comthanksMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I believe Chrissaf posted these instructions previously to assist another.........HBhttps://www.hornby.com/uk-en/forum/running-the-eureka-3801-on-the-elite/?p=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Or check out the topic Problem with Updating Elite on this forum which has full and explicit instructions for doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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