The K7D4 is a 4-function N-scale drop-in decoder designed to fit Kato locomotives. Examples include the following:



Kato:

ACS-64
EMD SPD40F
Ge 4/4 II and III "Glacier Express"


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



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.


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


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): 2.353" x 0.413" x 0.071" or 59.77mm x 10.49mm x 1.81mm
 

Scale: N Scale
 

Continuous/Peak: 1.0/2.0 Amp
 

Total Functions: 4
 

Function Rating: 80 mA
 

12V Outputs: 2
 

Onboard LEDs: 2