martigues12001 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 hi guys, how do you reset a hornby dcc 4 function chip to factory settings please? thanks, tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40F Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Read the instructions that came with the control and the chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 martigues12001 said: hi guys, how do you reset a hornby dcc 4 function chip to factory settings please? thanks, tony Write 8 to CV8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 If you have the Select you cannot reset the decoder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregd99 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 and.... I think that the select cannot do this. you need an elite or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Yup set CV8 to a value of 8 The Select doesn't seem able to do this though. You will need the Elite ir similar as has been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The son of Triangman said: Yup set CV8 to a value of 8 The Select doesn't seem able to do this though. You will need the Elite ir similar as has been said. HI I think the wording should be.... The Select cannot do this! You will need to find someone who has a more up market DCC system that is able to write CVs. Friend, local model railway club or model shop etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Far too busy to worry about spelling and grammar flashbang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregd99 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 One can never be to busy to worry about spelling and grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashbang Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 The son of Triangman said: Far too busy to worry about spelling and grammar flashbang Nothing to do with those at all!! Its about being factually correct. Busy.. Hmm, I won't comment on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 One can never be to busy to worry about spelling and grammar. On another forum, one chap never bothers with capitals, commas, full stops, or proper spacing. It makes his words almost impossible to read. Others seem to be unable to differentiate between to, too, and two, consistently and persistently using the wrong one! I appreciate that some people have difficulty with getting letters in the right order, and can accept that, but sheer laziness - there is no excuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 And now - we're WAY off topic - again! Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Fully answered many posts ago. Set CV 8 to 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grando4344 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 hi, i have been trying in vain to change loco addresses on the programing track with my elete unit when you hit write it flashes the red led 6 times a slight space then flashes another 6 times then shows address only without the new number you selected when you put it on yhe main track it only runs on original address anyone had this problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 grando4344 said: hi, i have been trying in vain to change loco addresses on the programing track with my elete unit when you hit write it flashes the red led 6 times a slight space then flashes another 6 times then shows address only without the new number you selected when you put it on yhe main track it only runs on original address anyone had this problem. If the model has been used in a consist you might need to dissolve the consist before you are able to give it another address. You may need to reset the Elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Are you perchance using a DC power track to connect to your programming track. It contains a capacitor across the track that interferes with DCC. If so, flip open the cover and snip off the leads to the capacitor. Are you sure your programming track is clean. It may also be useful to apply some gentle pressure to the top of the loco with your hand while programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Fishmanoz said: Are you perchance using a DC power track to connect to your programming track. It contains a capacitor across the track that interferes with DCC. If so, flip open the cover and snip off the leads to the capacitor. Are you sure your programming track is clean. It may also be useful to apply some gentle pressure to the top of the loco with your hand while programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have the same problem of not being able to change loco numbers including from the default number 3 on a new decoder , new train and new programming track set up with a dc power connector and the resistor removed. I have also reset the elite to try to overcome I think this may have started since the last elite upgrade . Could there be a bug causing the problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I have the same problem of not being able to change loco numbers including from the default number 3 on a new decoder , new train and new programming track set up with a dc power connector and the resistor removed. I have also reset the elite to try to overcome I think this may have started since the last elite upgrade . Could there be a bug causing the problem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPJunk Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Oops apologies for repeat posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 There is no reported bug in firmware 1.41 like this so suggest you check again that you have good connection to the programming track, and it and the loco are clean and making good contact. And try the gentle pressure on the loco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAus Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I've renumbered all my loco's (don't ask) since being on 1.41 with no problems. I do use the specific digital track R8241 though. I did have a strange problem back in the early days (1.3) that I was using a track connected to the layout and isolating but only one rail as I thought that would be enough and I had the same problem - I had to isolate both sides before it would work. Now I just have a detached section of track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grando4344 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 hi again, i found the resistor and removed it from track clip but still no joy I’ve done resets to elete as well a few times still not resetting any address on programming track. i wonder if using my railmaster would make any difference or if it uses what’s in elete to do the job another thing i may try is resetting elete from 1.41 to an earlier version any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I cannot imagine downgrading your firmware will get you anywhere. And by rights the Elite and Railmaster do exactly the same job. However, someone has recently reported being able to readdress accessory decoders with their Railmaster and not their Elite. So it's worth giving RM a try. But again, make sure the programming track is completely (both rails) isolated from the track output and that there is good contact with the loco, and try the extra pressure. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I had a problem with my Elite some time ago in that it appeared to work fine, but there was no output from the programming connections. Elite had to be replaced. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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