{"product_id":"digitrax-ds44-quad-stationary-decoder","title":"Digitrax DS44 | Basic Quad Stationary Decoder - For 4 Slow-Motion Turnout Machines | Multi Scale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Digitrax DS44 is a basic quad stationary decoder that puts four slow-motion turnout machines, such as the Circuitron Tortoise, under DCC control. Throw your turnouts from any throttle on the layout. It takes its power and commands straight from the track, so hookup is two wires to the rails plus the turnout machine leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the DS44 is for slow-motion (stall-motor) turnout machines only. It will not work with solenoid or twin-coil switch machines such as Atlas, Peco or Kato snap machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigitrax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eItem Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBasic quad stationary decoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (A, B, C, D), one slow-motion turnout machine each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurnout Machine Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow motion only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom the track (red and black wires)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAddressing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet individually or in groups of 4 (factory default 1 to 4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 DS44 stationary decoder, 1 instruction card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade In\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigitrax one-year No Worries Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e652667080033\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls 4 individual slow-motion turnout machines from your DCC throttle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick setup: send one switch command and the DS44 takes a sequential group of 4 addresses (for example 5, 6, 7, 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual setup: give each output any switch address you like (for example 6, 13, 25 and 105)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack powered, so no separate accessory power supply is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Digitrax and other NMRA-compatible DCC systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, shrink-wrapped board that tucks under the benchwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the DS44 run Atlas, Peco or Kato snap switch machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It only drives slow-motion stall-motor machines like the Tortoise. Solenoid (twin-coil) machines need a different stationary decoder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I set the addresses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith track power off, connect the red and black wires to the track. Temporarily connect the white setup wire to the same rail as the black wire to set a sequential group of 4, or to the same rail as the red wire to set each output individually. Turn power on, operate the switch address (or the 4 addresses, in order A to D) from your throttle, then disconnect the white wire and fold it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need its own power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The DS44 is powered from the track through its red and black wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat scale is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny scale. It controls the turnout machines, not the track, so it works for N, HO, O and larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"sectionTitle\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sectionContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/dcc-decoders\"\u003eDCC Decoders\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/collections\/electronics-wiring\"\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Wiring\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Trains \u0026amp; Things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Digitrax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48208782491903,"sku":"DS44","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/5968\/0161\/files\/image_f33923e6-1106-49b7-897d-3b6b475b81f9.jpg?v=1771767706","url":"https:\/\/squeakystrains.com\/products\/digitrax-ds44-quad-stationary-decoder","provider":"Squeaky's Trains \u0026 Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}