Diesel Version 5:CV 8

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NMRA CV 8
Manufacturer ID
Value153 (Read Only)

NMRA CV 8 - Manufacturer ID

CV8 contains the NMRA assigned ID number of the manufacturer of this decoder. The currently assigned manufacturer ID codes are listed under the Standards section of the NMRA Website. The use of a value not assigned by the NMRA will immediately cause the decoder to not be in conformance of the NMRA Standards.

CV 8 is classified as a Read Only CV. The CV contains a value which cannot be overwritten; however, it is possible to "write" a value to this CV. Doing so may perform a "Macro" such as a Factory Reset, or other operation(s). See below some examples from TCS:

CV 8 "Macros"

CV 8 offers multiple "macro" options which allow you to quickly configure certain aspects of the decoder on the fly. Most macros will perform a sequence of operations internally within the decoder, meaning you would not need to perform each of those operations individually, and can instead use one single command. CV 8 can also be used to save and load User Presets, perform a factory reset, and more!

CV 8 Macros may be programmed on the mainline or a programming track; however, it is strongly recommended that you use a dedicated programming track when performing a factory reset so as to avoid any addressing conflicts.

Available Macros

TCS Non-Sound Version 88-91
Value Macro/Operation
2 Factory Reset (Excluding ULST)
3-9 Not Used
10 Configure F1 and F2 Ditch Lights
11 Configure Trolley Preset
12 Configure "Deluxe" Trolley Preset
TCS Non-Sound Version 92
Value Macro/Operation
2 Factory Reset (Excluding ULST)
3-7 Not Used
8 Factory Reset (Excluding ULST)
10 Configure F1 and F2 Ditch Lights
11 Configure Trolley Preset
12 Configure "Deluxe" Trolley Preset
WOWSound Version 4
Value Macro/Operation
2 Factory Reset (Excluding ULST)
3-9 Not Used
10 Configure F1 and F2 Ditch Lights
11 Configure Trolley Preset
12 Configure "Deluxe" Trolley Preset
13 Set Throttle Mode to "Traditional"
14 Set Throttle Mode to "Prototype"