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How to factory-reset a DCC decoder
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DCC Decoder Reset Guide for the Kato
Step‑by‑Step Decoder Reset Procedure
1. Identify the Decoder Manufacturer
Place the locomotive on a programming track and read CV 8 to obtain the manufacturer ID:
Digitrax → CV 8 = 12
SoundTraxx → CV 8 = 141
NCE → CV 8 = 11
QSI → CV 8 = 113
ESU LokSound → CV 8 = 151
2. Write the Reset CV
Once identified, program the following values:
Manufacturer
CV(s)
Reset Value(s)
Digitrax (ID 12)
CV 8
8
SoundTraxx
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Aug 2nd 2025