DCC Operation
Light Genie™ will operate like most standard NMRA decoders, but without speed control functions. The decoder can be controlled using the many of the function buttons on your DCC controller.
Light Genie™ like most DCC decoders, is preset with a default address of #3. Light Genie™ uses short addressing (1-127). Programming can be done on the "program track" and/or "main track". Once you have given your Light Genie™ decoder an address, use the accessory function to turn on/off light, change lighting effects, change brightness/dimness, and light effect rate.
Function | Operation |
F1 | Zone 1 On/Off |
F0 | Zone 2 On/Off |
F3 | Zone 3 On/Off |
F4 | Zone 4 On/Off |
F5 | Zone 5 On/Off |
F6 | Master Power On/Off |
F7 | Dim Last Controlled Light Zone |
F8 | Brighten Last Controlled Light Zone |
Below is the CV Programming Chart for Light Genie™
CV1 | DESCRIPTION | RANGE | DEFAULT |
CV1 | Short Address | 1-127 | 3 |
CV19 | Advanced Consist Address | 0-127 | 0 |
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CV51 | Zone 1 Light Effect | 0-20 | 0 |
CV52 | Zone 2 Light Effect | 0-20 | 0 |
CV53 | Zone 3 Light Effect | 0-20 | 0 |
CV54 | Zone 4 Light Effect | 0-20 | 0 |
CV55 | Zone 5 Light Effect | 0-20 | 0 |
CV61 | Zone 1 Brightness | 0-200 | 200 |
CV62 | Zone 2 Brightness | 0-200 | 200 |
CV63 | Zone 3 Brightness | 0-200 | 200 |
CV64 | Zone 4 Brightness | 0-200 | 200 |
CV65 | Zone 5 Brightness | 0-200 | 200 |
CV71 | Zone 1 Light Rate | 0-32 | 15 |
CV72 | Zone 2 Light Rate | 0-32 | 15 |
CV73 | Zone 3 Light Rate | 0-32 | 15 |
CV74 | Zone 4 Light Rate | 0-32 | 15 |
CV75 | Zone 5 Light Rate | 0-32 | 15 |
CV125 | Programming to "1" will restore some CV's to factory settings | --- | 0 |
Consisting Light Genie™
Light Genie™ may be consisted with other Light Genies™, in the same way that you would consist locomotive decoders. This will allow you to operate multiple Light Genies™ as one unit; while still allowing each Light Genie™ to function as independent decoder with its own address. Consisting is programmed through CV19 using addresses (0-127).
LIGHT GENIE™ FAQs
What is a Light Genie?
It is a unique system for controlling railroad lighting with next generation, 2.4 GHz radio control technology. Its wireless mobility, with a range of more than 90 ft., puts an end to being tethered to a stationary switch panel. And it offers a never before available set of lighting capabilities.
LIGHT GENIE™ for Model Railroaders
Does Light Genie™ Work with All Railroads?
It works with all model railroads and operates with all scales. Light Genie is also suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced modelers.
Does Light Genie™ work with all brands of accessories?
Yes.
What type of railroad lighting can Light Genie™ be used for?
Light Genie has 12 outputs and offers more than 20 different lighting effects. You'll control on-off, brightness and dimming, flickering, flashing, strobe, alternating flashing lights, sequential lighting, beacon, fire-effect flickering and more.
How can I use the controls for the two 3-signal traffic lights?
Once you connect your 3-signal traffic light accessories, you’ll be able to power them on and off. When on, they cycle green-to-yellow-to-red automatically, and then repeat the cycle in reverse of each other. This allows you to set up realistic 4-corner traffic scenarios. These traffic light outputs can also be used for other lighting situations.
What are some of the applications for Light Genie on my railroad?
Use your imagination to set up vignettes that include railroad crossing lights, a police car with flashing lights, emergency vehicles with strobe lighting, roadside flares, warning lights on cell and TV towers and airport runway lights. Use our fire flickering effect to simulate a fire in a building or a campfire scene. Scenarios are unlimited.
Will I need a power supply or special bulbs?
Use your layout’s existing power supply, or order an optional power supply. Use either LEDs or incandescent bulbs.
How much rewiring is necessary to use Light Genie™ in an existing railroad layout?
It’s minimal.
As I expand my layout how many Light Genies™ can I use at one time?
Light Genie uses latest bind - in, 2.4 GHz technology allowing you to operate a virtually unlimited number of systems simultaneously without interference.
LIGHT GENIE™ for Sci-fi and other plastic kit modelers
What are the specific advantages for sci-fi and plastic kit modelers?
- Use LEDs without inline resistors
- Operate with batteries or an external power supply
- Genie’s palm-size, wireless transmitter with a range of 90’, eliminates the need for cumbersome, manual controls at the base of your model.
- At a show, an unlimited number of Light Genies can be used simultaneously
- What effects can I control?
- Light Genie gives you 12 light outputs and can control over more than 20 different lighting effects, including brightness and dimming, flickering, flashing, strobe, alternating flashing lights, sequential lighting, beacon, fire-effect flickering and more.
What are some of the specific applications & benefits for sci-fi modelers?
- Add lighting effects at an economical, not an outrageous price
- Engine lights
- Navigation lights
- Interior Lights
- Exterior ID lights
- Sequential, alternating lights for UFOs
- Outfit a Star Ship with Flickering, Strobe, or Flashing Lights
- Use multiple light effects in a haunted house
- Create a creature with flashing lights for eyes
- Use the fire-flickering effect for fire breathing aliens
As an auto and truck modeler how can I use Light Genie™
- Headlights
- Turn Signals
- Emergency Vehicle Flashers
- Emergency vehicle strobe lighting
- Reversing Lights
- Truck Running Lights
- Truck Flashers
- Trunk & Hood Lights
- High Beams
- Dashboard & Other Interior Lighting w/Dimming Control
- Blinkers/4-way Flashers
- Three signal Traffic Lights Automatically Cycling-Green-to-yellow-to- red
How can model aircraft and ships employ Light Genie's™ lighting effects?
- Sequential Flashing Runway Lights
- Blinking Wing Lights
- Rotating Beacon
- Taxiing and Landing Lights
- Cockpit and Instrument Panel Lighting with Dimming
- Strobe Light Under the Belly
- Flashing Lights
- Flickering-fire Effect for Jet Turbine Exhaust
- Interior and navigation lights for ships