Chrissaf Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I have a gaugemaster prodigy express and shift does functions 11-19 but i am wondering if anyone knows how to go over function 19 . When I try t 19 or over on a Hornby Vent van (28 function sounds) no luck !Any member who has a gaugemaster prodigy express have the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 This question has been asked before. The answer is in the latest Prodigy manual. I can't be more specific as I am away from home base and do not have access to my post database. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 According to this manual PE only support F0-F15.http://www.gaugemaster.com/instructions/prodigy/dcc01.pdf Even the PA only supports F0-F19http://www.gaugemaster.com/instructions/prodigy/dcc02_2.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 According to this manual PE only support F0-F15.http://www.gaugemaster.com/instructions/prodigy/dcc01.pdf Even the PA only supports F0-F19http://www.gaugemaster.com/instructions/prodigy/dcc02_2.pdfThanks for your help .Quote-'To operate the loco functions you must use the keys marked 0 – 9 as stated in the manual, functions 11 – 28 will require the SHIFT key to be pressed before the desired function number in full. As on all units the LCD screen will only display up to F12.':'Both Prodigy systems are fully compatible with each other but only when both walkabout and base unit have the PRODIGY ADVANCE 2 logo will the full 28 functions be accessible.'I need a Prodigy Advance 2 then ? (If I can afford it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 @RLCCheck out the NCE Power Cab which can handle 28 functions and is £175 from Coastal DCC compared to the Prodigy Advance 2 which is £305.96 again from Coastal DCC. With the money saved you could buy an additional ProCab throttle for £135 😆I have no connection with NCE or Coastal DCC only as a very satisfied user and customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Information re the latest Prodigy Express 2 and the Prodigy Advance 2 DCC controllers...From the PA2 manual... PRODIGY ADVANCE 2 items have retained all the features of the standard Prodigy Advance system with the addition of F28 (28 loco functions) compatible. To operate the loco functions you must use the keys marked 0 – 9 as stated in the manual, functions 11 – 28 will require the SHIFT key to be pressed before the desired function number in full. As on all units the LCD screen will only display up to F12 From the PE 2 manual..Specifications and Features Input: 15-16 volts regulated DC, 1.6 Amps. Output: DCC signal with 14.5 V amplitude, for HO and N scales Scales larger than HO may need a power booster, such as MRC’s Prodigy Advance District Boosters Maximum Current: 1.6 Amps Maximum number of Cabs: Use up to 32 Cabs (see page 2-4) Address Capability: 2-digit (1-127) or 4-digit (1-9,999) Speed Steps: 14/28/128 Accessory Functions: 28 (F0-F28) Consisting Program on Program Track Program Loco on Main Track Read Loco on Program Track. If the Gaugemaster PE2 or PA2 are purchased then they both will support full Function operations. Older models without the (2) Squared detail will not support all functions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 Thank y ou all for the info .Very helpful 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Thank y ou all for the info .Very helpful 😳After all that I have just realised My contoller is Gaugemaster DCC 01 which should support 28 funcions !I can only assume it is faulty ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I can only assume it is faulty ?.This is what it says in the Prodigy Express DCC01 User Manual version 1.3 2015 says:.Controlling Accessory Functions To control accessory functions F1 - F9, press 1 - 9. To control F10 – F28, press SHIFT, then input the two digit function number. Only functions up to F12 will show in the display, F13 to F28 will be activated but will not be displayed on the screen. .Note that the DCC01 version 1.1 2011 manual only states support for up to F15..So the question would be, do you have the earlier Prodigy Express or the later Prodigy Express 2. My understanding is that there is no firmware update available to convert from one to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I can only assume it is faulty ?.This is what it says in the Prodigy Express DCC01 User Manual version 1.3 2015 says:.Controlling Accessory Functions To control accessory functions F1 - F9, press 1 - 9. To control F10 – F28, press SHIFT, then input the two digit function number. Only functions up to F12 will show in the display, F13 to F28 will be activated but will not be displayed on the screen..Note that the DCC01 version 1.1 2011 manual only states support for up to F15..So the question would be, do you have the earlier Prodigy Express or the later Prodigy Express 2. My understanding is that there is no firmware update available to convert from one to the other. Yes Contacted Gaugemaster who say Dear Sir, If this is one of the earliest Prodigy units, then it will not be able to access higher functions - the later models will control all 28 functions. Unfortunately we no longer have the parts available to modify or update the older units.End of story ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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