Duncan,
Go to the digitrax web site and there is an article on how to install a
DH140 in an E8/E9 which keeps the built-in Mars light.
http://www.digitrax.com/e8e9.htm
Eric Mumper
The Cameron Family wrote:
>
> I just wanted to follow up on the recent discussion about the use of MRC
> decoders with a Proto E7. I'm looking at the wiring of mine and
> wondering about using a Digitrax DH140 decoder that I've got. What I
> see is this: the MRC decoder has seven wires, but eight pins on the
> plug. The E7 has eight holes in the socket but nine wire connections
> along the sides of the circuit board. The DH140 has nine wires. Does
> anyone know if I can bypass the socket and simply plug the wires from
> the decoder into the connections on the sides of the E7 circuit board?
> If so, can anyone tell me which wire goes to which connection? Do I
> need to leave the Proto plug in the socket? And will my Mars light
> work?
>
> Thanks guys. It's terrific to be part of such a group.
>
> Duncan Cameron
>
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