TCS 1318 K1D4-NC 4-Function BEMF Decoder for N Scale Locomotives

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

 

Kato:

SD70ACe
SD40-2
GG1
 

Athearn:

SD75I
 

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

 

Note: This version of the K1D4 does not have the copper tabs installed which slip over the motor contacts on the locomotive. Use this version if you need to attach your motor leads using wires.

 

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