DCC 301
3 Day Class |
Advanced DCC Seminar
Prerequisite: DCC 201 or basic previous experience with DiMax bus systems, DCC conversion, setup, basic decoder programming & installation and DCC operation or instructor permission.
Schedule: Three (3) day seminar, Thursday thru Saturday September 15 - 17, 2011
Day 1:
Start: 9:00AM
- Introductions
- DCC Basics Brief Review
- Analog vs. DCC wiring
- DiMAX, MTS and DCC
- Manufacturers Product Comparisons
- Individual hands-on operation w/ Massoth & PIKO systems.
- LGB MTS I, II and III, DiMAX & DCC compatibility
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- DCC Review of major manufacturers
- LGB/Marklin, Massoth, PIKO, Uhlenbrock, Zimo, Digitrax, Phoenix, SPROG, NCE & others
- Systems, decoders, programmers & sound systems
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Q&A
- Advanced analog and DCC
- Layout design, decoder and system options, wiring and installation, configuration, operation and programming
- Circuit Theory and Applications
- Conversions, Maintenance and Repair
- Individual hands-on programming, installation, wiring, lubrication & repair
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- Individual DCC Train Competitions Hands-on
- Individual Loco Conversions Hands-on
- Team Train Operation Practice Hands-on
- Basic Soldering, Adhesives & Machine tool Practice Hands-on
End: 5:00PM
Day 2:
Start: 9:00AM
- Q&A
- Advanced Decoder Best Practice
- Manufacturers Product Comparisons
- SPROG II Universal Decoder Programmer – Demo
- Sound Reed Switch Installation
- Axle Sound Sync Options
- Hall Effect Switches
- Power buffers
- Stop on DC Operations and Demo
- LGB MTS I, II and III, DiMAX & DCC demonstration & compatibility Decoders
- Decoders & Sound Boards
- Motor Block Conversions
- Sound Decoders & Speakers
- Sound System Demonstrations
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- Advanced Lighting hands-on
- Advanced Lighting Circuit Design and Applications
- Loco, car and layout lighting, design, installation, wiring, DCC control and dimming
- Voltage regulators, current regulators and PWM (pulse width modulation) circuits for lighting & motor control.
- Boosters
- Manufacturers Product Comparisons
- Breaking, Reverse Loop & other Modules
- Individual hands-on operation
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Q&A
- Advanced Automation
- Train automation via central station and PC programs
- Feedback control, track contacts and loco magnets
- Hands-on exercise and demonstrations
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- LED Lighting and wiring Hands-on
- Individual DCC Train Competition Practice Hands-on
- Team Train Operation Practice Hands-on
- Team Loco Train Competition Practice Hands-on
- Individual Loco Conversions Hands-on
- Soldering, Adhesives & Machine Practice Hands-on
End: 5:00PM
Day 3:
Start: 9:00AM
- Q&A
- Train automation via central station and PC programs
- Advanced circuits
- SUSI. DiMAX, Loconet, MTS buses
- Buffers; battery and capacitor types
- Hands-on exercise and demonstrations
- Battery Operated DCC
- Switch motors
- Mfg. reviews, demonstrations, hands-on exercises
- RC servo
- Applications; Uncouplers, Catenary automation, animation
- Hands-on exercise and demonstrations
- Advanced loco maintenance, repair and testing.
Morning Break: 10:30AM to 10:45AM
- Individual & Team Activities
- Individual & Team DCC Train Competition Practice
- Complete Individual Loco Conversions
- Advanced DCC & sound system conversion techniques to original manufacturers specifications
- Advanced Skills Hands-on
- Hands-on instruction and best practice for machining, soldering, spot welding, gluing and electronic test equipment use.
Lunch Break: 12:30PM to 1:30PM
- Individual Activities Hands-on
- Competition
- Individual Train Operation Hands-on
- Team Train Operation Hands-on
Afternoon Break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM
- Celebration
- Awards
- Individual & Team Train Operation Hands-on
- Special Awards
- Dinner
- Return Feedback Cards
- Hand out discount coupons
- Wrap-up
End: 5:00PM
Registration: All class reservations are offered on a first come first serve basis – advanced registrations required for all classes. Click here for registration form
Individual DCC Loco Conversions: Attendees may wish to ship their locos in advance to the Shourt Line, 12121 Shetland Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049. If machine work is desired by the Shourt Line please allow 10 working days prior to the seminar to ensure your loco is ready. Please order any decoders and conversion hardware 10 days prior to the conference; please contact the Shourt Line for help in ordering parts required for your locos conversion. Time is scheduled each day for attendees to perform a DCC conversion on their own loco.
Date: Three (3) day seminar, Thursday thru Saturday July 21 - 23, 2011
Sign in Time: 8:45AM to 9:00 AM Thursday
Seminar Dinner: A special dinner will be provided on the last day of the seminar after the prizes have been awarded to attendees.
Class Location: Ambrose Hotel 1255 20th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 Ph 310.315.1556 (corner of 20th St. and Arizona Ave)
Seminar Parking: Secure self serve underground hotel parking is complementary for all conference attendees.
Hotels: (click on each link below to view on-line)
Ambrose Hotel: ♥♥♥♥ 1255 20th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404 – (310) 315-1555 Attendees are encouraged to stay at the Ambrose Hotel where the class is held. Eight (8) rooms have been reserved at the Ambrose hotel for attendees. Hotel amenities include Complimentary Organic Continental Breakfast, Complimentary Wi-Fi Access, free London Cab service to local entertainment, dinning and shopping and much more. Please contact the Hotel at 310.315.1555 to make your reservations and ask for the DCC Seminar 20% discount rate of $190 + tax/night. The Ambrose is one of the best hotels in west Los Angeles.
Comfort Inn Hotel: ♥♥ 2815 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, US, 90404 (310) 828-5517. The hotel is 1 mile from the Class room at the Ambrose Hotel. Attendees may use code number 2271 for our group rates for the Eight (8) rooms reserved for the seminar. Please contact the Hotel at (310) 828-5517 for reservations starting at $109.65 + tax/night & about 1 mile from the class at the Ambrose.
Best Western Gateway Hotel: ♥♥ 1920 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 829-9100 with limited room availability but only a few blocks from the class at the Ambrose.
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Instructor: James E. Shourt (Professor)
Enrollment: Open - 8 persons maximum
Terms and conditions:
Payment in full required to hold reservation. All reservations are non-refundable except in the event of class cancellation. All seats will be made available on a first come first serve basis. Class times are; 1 day 10AM-5PM, 3 Day 9AM-5:00 PM, Parking is provided, Lunch and hotel room costs not included, dinner is provided for the last day of 3 day classes. Discount Hotel reservations available (see Seminar Class Schedule for more information). All attendees of the 1 day class with receive a 15% off MSRP coupon for purchases. All attendees of a 3 day class will receive a 20% off MSRP coupon for purchases and a CD with class outline and presentation materials for class participant use only and not for distribution. Classes will be audio and/or /video recorded for private use of the Shourt Line and will be made available to participants upon request.
Payment options:
No fee options:
- PayPal – No Fee Method (Contact the ShourtLine.com for no fee payment from a US bank account).
- Check in USD made out to the Shourt Line. Mail to (Shourt Line, Attn. Seminar Reservations, 12121 Shetland Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049 - All payments must be received 48 hours prior to the start of class.)
Fee based payment options: (4.1% fee is added to the base class fee)
- PayPal – payment from by credit card or PayPal account
- Major Credit Cards (Call the Shourt Line at 310-622-4431 for credit card payment)
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