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Joetrain59

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Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« on: August 06, 2016, 09:41:34 PM »
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Just got my NH unit delivered today. This evening, I went to set address with NCE Power Cab. I get this display, "PAG MODE CON NOT READ CV".
 NCE manual says check loco, decoder and track wiring. Thursday night, I set address for Rapido FL9 with no problems. I do get rear headlights when loco is first put on program track. They go off, when I start to go through address procedure. What's to check on loco/decoder?
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 Joe D

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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2016, 10:49:52 PM »
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The tabs sometimes do not make good contact from the factory.  Will the Loco run on DC?
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2016, 11:15:28 PM »
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Does not run on DC.
 Joe D
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #3 on: August 07, 2016, 01:14:05 AM »
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Got it running. It did recognize decoder version while setting address, then it wouldn't. Just hit enter a few times. Was able to set long address. It was running on layout, then stopped, light on. Pressed on decoder board, and it would move, till I let go. Guess a dissasemble is in order? Frame halves were very tightly screwed together, too.
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #4 on: August 07, 2016, 02:43:32 AM »
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Send it back!  It is under warranty, Atlas needs to see if there are QC issues from the assembly point.
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2016, 03:15:25 AM »
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If it moved when pressing down on the board, it is just poor contact with motor tabs.  Disassemble, reposition tabs to a more upright position and reassemble.  Should be good to go.
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2016, 05:46:09 AM »
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Quote from: bobdobbs on August 07, 2016, 02:43:32 AM
Send it back!  It is under warranty, Atlas needs to see if there are QC issues from the assembly point.

Atlas has had this problem for years - it is a basic flaw in the design, there is no positive alignment in the motor contact strips.  I've seen this problem since the first Also 628C.
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2016, 01:29:36 AM »
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It's going back to Atlas.
 Joe D
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2016, 12:25:48 PM »
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Quote from: djconway on August 07, 2016, 05:46:09 AM
Atlas has had this problem for years - it is a basic flaw in the design, there is no positive alignment in the motor contact strips.  I've seen this problem since the first Also 628C.

Yes this is probably the problem, and I have fixed many brand new locos with this issue, but if Atlas has to spend $ repairing new locos in New Jersey, they will eventually tighten up their QC in China, or better yet redesign the board power supply pick up interface issue.
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2016, 10:28:55 PM »
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Might give it one more try. Those clips on PC board are finicky. One kept falling off.  :facepalm:
 But Atlas needs to be held accountable for this QC issue.
 Joe D
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2016, 01:36:22 PM »
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Quote from: Joetrain59 on August 08, 2016, 10:28:55 PM
Might give it one more try....


Hmm... that'll only
encourage Atlas to not
improve the design


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Joetrain59

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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2016, 04:05:47 PM »
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Just sent warranty card to Atlas Monday. Had a note with it about loco.
 Joe D
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2016, 03:53:48 PM »
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Keep us updated!  Thanks!
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2016, 12:52:49 AM »
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Will do.
 Joe D
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Re: Atlas N RS-11 new release, DCC
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2016, 01:49:05 AM »
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I gave it one more try, NFG. It's going back to Atlas.
 Joe D
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