The K0D8 is a N-scale drop-in decoder for Kato locomotives. Examples include the following:

 

Kato:

F40PH
 

See the installation pages for a full list of compatible engines!

 

Note: The K0D8 line of decoders are available with different lighting configurations. Pay special attention to the compatibility. The K0D8-C features 2 onboard super-bright, "Sunny White" LED's with short leads.

 

Additional Note: If you have a "Metra" or "Operation North Pole" F40PH from Kato, see the K5D7.

 

Back EMF Load Compensation: Provides superior slow speed control and high performance under load.
 

Quiet Drive: Super-quiet motor control for "buzz" free motor performance.
 

DC Mode: Decoder will automatically detect DC power. You can also configure how your lighting effects function on DC.
 

RailCom®: This feature allows the decoder to talk to the command station. RailCom supports expansion for new features.
 

Variable Momentum: Allows you to make custom acceleration and deceleration curves.
 

LED Support: This product does not require external resistors when connecting LED's.
 

Incandescent Bulb Support: This decoder can be used with 12 Volt bulbs.
 

Function Remapping: Buttons 0 through 12 may be used to control the lighting functions of this decoder.
 

Programmable Lighting Effects: Choose from 20 separate user-programmable lighting effects!
 

Dimmable Brightness: Configure multiple different brightness levels for your LED's or incandescent bulbs.
 

Decoder Lock: Feature which prevents accidental/unwanted programming while activated.
 

Airwire™ Compatible: Fully compatible with Airwire™ operation.
 

User-Loadable Speed Tables: Configure custom speed curves and set speed limits.

SPECS:

Interface Type: Drop-In
 

Dimensions (L x W x H): 2.139" x 0.538" x 0.068" or 54.32mm x 13.67mm x 1.73mm
 

Scale: N Scale
 

Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
 

Total Functions: 8
 

Function Rating: 80 mA
 

12V Outputs: 6
 

LED Outputs: 6
 

Onboard LEDs: 2