Decoder R8215 general description…

Note: This decoder
has now been superseded by the R8249 4 function decoder.

The R8215 supports the following CVs..

CV1..  Loco Address
default is 3   Range 1-127  NO long Address Support

CV3..  Acceleration
default is 5   Range 0-255

CV4..  Deceleration
default is 5   Range 0-255

CV29.
the following bits are supported...

Bit0.. Default Direction.. default is
0 (normal)

Bit1.. Speed stepping default is 1 (128)

These are the most commonly addressed CVs...

The R8215 is a basic 4 function decoder, it
does not support the following features..

1/ Railcom

2/ Interrogation. ****
Late version decoders manufactured after
November 2007 have the ability to be read in “REG” mode. These
later decoders are identified by a red dot
painted on the MCU chip on the circuit board. Older
versions of the decoder either have no painted dots, or a white paint dot.

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Current Capability..

Motor
Output.. 500mA Continuous, 1A peak
for very short durations.

Function
Outputs.. 100mA each  x4

Note
the total current capability of the decoder is 500mA continuous shared between
all outputs.

Also please note… Hornby DCC ready
locos are fitted with the same decoder that is available as our solo decoder
sold as the R8215. These locos use 3 variations of the R8215 decoder. In some
cases there will be a 4 pin connector where only basic motor control is
required. In the case a of the Pendolino a 7 pin
connector is used allowing lighting control. Other locos will have an 8 pin
NMRA type connector.