TCS 1293 K1D4 4-Function BEMF Decoder for N Scale Locomotives

The K1D4 is a 4-function N-scale drop-in decoder designed for Kato and Athearn locomotives. Examples include the following:

 

Kato:

C30-7
SD40
SD70/SD70M/SD70MAC
GE C44-9W
GE AC4400W
 

Athearn:

F45
 

See the Installation Pages for a full list of compatible engines!

 

Note: This version of the K1D4 has copper tabs installed which slip over the motor contacts on the locomotive. If your locomotive uses wires, see the "-NC" version.

 

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): 2.705" x 0.38" x 0.059" or 68.7mm x 9.64mm x 1.5mm
Scale: N Scale
Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
Total Functions: 4
Function Rating: 80 mA
12V Outputs: 2
LED Outputs: 2
Onboard LEDs: 2