TCS 1000 A4X 4-Function Decoder for HO Scale Locomotives

The A4X is four function HO-scale "drop-in" style mobile decoder for Atlas, Athearn, Kato, etc. locomotives.

 

Examples include the following:

 

Athearn:

F59PHI
F3

Atlas:
RS-1/RS-3/RS-11
C424
GP7

Kato:
GP35
 

See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines!

 

If you need more than four total lighting functions, or are using 1.5V bulbs, you should consider the A6X.

 

Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
 

Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
 

DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
 

RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
 

Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
 

LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
 

Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
 

Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
 

Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
 

Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
 

Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
 

Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
 

User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.

SPECS:

Interface Type: Drop-In
 

Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.85" x 0.682" x 0.138" or 72.39mm x 17.32mm x 3.51mm
 

Scale: HO Scale
 

Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
 

Total Functions: 4
 

Function Rating: 100 mA
 

12V Outputs: 4
 

LED Outputs: 4