DCC Starter Systems Comparison/Detailed DCC Systems Comparison

== Detailed DCC Starter Systems Comparison ==
This table shall be considered the authority, as changes made to it may not be reflected in other tables.
;January 2021
System Name 	MaximumThrottle	Throttle Type	Speed Control 	Maximum Concurrent Trains	Address Range	ExtendedAddressSupport	Analog1	Maximum Consists 	Consisting: Universal or Advanced	Speed Steps	Functions 	Maximum Output Current, Amps	Software Upgradable?	Feedback	Communications Bus	Computer Interface	Marklin/Zero1Compatible	Auto Shuffle/ Signal Speed Control	Loco Number Readback5	CV Readback	Programming Modes: Service or Ops	Separate Programming Track	Number of Turnouts
Bachmann EZ Command 	24 	Base Unit 	Knob 	2? 	10 	No 	Yes3 	None 	None 	14 	9F0-F8 	3 	No 	No 	X-Bus 	No 	No 	No 	No 	No 	Service 	No 	One
ESU ECos 50210 	? 	Base unit 	Knob 	? 	9999 	Yes 	? 	? 	All 	14/28/128 	20 	6 	? 	RailCoM 	? 	? 	Marklin 	? 	? 	Yes 	Ops 	Yes 	1000
ESU ECos Cab Control2 	32 	Wireless6 	Knob 	32 	16000 	Yes 	? 	? 	All 	14/28/128 	28 	6 	Yes 	RailCoM 	ECOsLink 	Ethernet/USB 	? 	? 	Yes 	? 	Ops 	Yes 	2048
Roco LokMaus2 	10 	Hand-Held 	KnobCentre Off 	99 	99 	No 	? 	None 	None 	14/28/128 	4;:F0-F3 	2.7 	No 	? 	XpressNet 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	? 	Yes 	No 	?
Lenz Compact/Atlas Master 	5 	Base Unit 	Knob 	99 	99 	No 	Yes 	? 	Advanced 	14/28/128 	5: F0-F4 	2.5 	Yes 	No 	XpressNet 	Yes; No feedback 	No 	No 	No 	No 	No 	No 	99
Digitrax Zephyr XTRA (DCS51) 	10 	Base Unit 	Lever 	10 	9983 	Yes 	Yes 	10 	Both 	14/28/128 	30: F0-F29 	3.0 	Yes 	Yes 	LocoNet 	Yes, USB 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes , plus Blast Mode 	Yes 	999
Digitrax Zephyr Express (DCS52) 	20 	Base Unit 	Lever 	20 	9983 	 	Yes 	10 	Both 	14/28/128 	30: F0-F29 	3.0 	Yes 	Yes 	LocoNet 	Yes 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes , plus Blast Mode 	Yes 	999
Gaugemaster / MRC Prodigy Advance 	99 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	99 	9999 	 	No 	99 	Advanced 	14/28/128 	9: F0-F8 	5 	Yes 	Yes 	MRC Throttle BUS 	No 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	?
Lenz Set 90 	31 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	256 	9999 	 	Yes 	256 	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12 	5 	Yes 	Yes 	XpressNet 	Yes 	No 	No 	Optional 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	1024
Lenz Set 100 	31 	Hand-Held 	Buttons 	256 	9999 	 	Yes 	256 	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12 	5 	Yes 	Yes 	XpressNet 	Yes 	No 	No 	Optional 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	1024
Lenz Set 101 	31 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	256 	9999 	 	Yes 	256 	Both 	14/28/128 	29: F0-F28 	5 	Yes 	Yes 	XpressNet 	Yes, USB 	No 	No 	RailCom 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	1024
Digitrax Super Empire Builder/ SEB XTRA 	120 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	22 	9983 	 	Yes 	22 	Both 	14/28/128 	9: F0-F8; XTRA: 30 	8 	Yes 	Yes 	LocoNet 	Yes 	No 	Yes 	? 	No 	Yes 	No 	999
Digitrax Super Chief/ SC XTRA 	120 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	120 	9983 	 	Yes 	120 	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12; XTRA: 30	8 	Yes 	Yes 	LocoNet 	Yes 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	999
Digitrax EVO Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	100 	9000 	 	Yes 	? 	Both 	14/28/128 	30 	5/8 	Yes 	? 	Loconet 	No 	? 	? 	? 	Yes 	All 	Yes 	999
DIGITRAX Evolution Xpress Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	100 	9000 	 	Yes 	? 	Both 	14/28/128 	30 	5/8 	Yes 	? 	Loconet 	No 	? 	? 	? 	Yes 	All 	Yes 	999
Digitrax EVOD Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	100 	9000 	 	Yes 	? 	Both 	14/28/128 	30 	5/8 	Yes 	? 	Loconet 	No 	? 	? 	? 	Yes 	All 	Yes 	999
Digitrax Evolution Express Advanced Duplex	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	100 	9000 	 	Yes 	? 	Both 	14/28/128 	30 	5/8 	Yes 	? 	Loconet 	No 	? 	? 	? 	Yes 	All 	Yes 	999
Fleischmann Twin Center 	64 	Base Unit 	2 Knobs 	199 	9999 	 	? 	8 	None; Non-standard 	14/28/128 	9: F0-F8 	3 	Yes 	Yes 	LocoNet 	Yes 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	2000
NCE Power House Pro 	63 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	250 	9999 	 	? 	127 	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12 	10 	Yes 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	2044
NCE Pro Cab 	63 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	250 	9999 	 	? 	127 	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12 	10 	Yes 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	2044
NCE Power Cab 	4 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	12 	9999 	 	? 	16 Advanced, 4 Universal	Both 	14/28/128 	13: F0-F12 	10 	Yes 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Optional 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	2044
CVP Products 	99 	Base Unit 	Knob 	255 	9999 	 	Yes 	Unlimited 	Universal 	14/28/128 	9: F0-8 	10 	Yes 	No 	EasyDCC 	Yes 	No 	? 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	2048
Zimo MX31 	30+ 	Hand-Held 	Slider 	256 	10239 	 	? 	Unlimited 	Universal 	128 	12 	10/ 2@8A 	Yes 	Yes 	115 kbit/s CAN bus	Yes 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	Yes 	unlimited
ZTC 511 	0 	Base Unit 	Lever 	127 	9999 	 	Yes 	? 	? 	14/28 	28 	5A 	Yes 	No 	Extended X-Bus 	Yes 	No 	No 	No 	No 	Yes 	Yes 	2000
====Notes====
1) Due to patent and licensing agreements, Zero Stretching may not be available in every market.
2) ESU's Cab Control was developed for the North American and Australian markets.
3) Address 10, not recommended, see the manual.
4) Using a DC throttle connected to the E_Z Command.
5) Additional Optional Equipment may be required for read back capability. 
6) ESU Cab Control (#50310) supports their own throttle, as well as smartphone throttles such as Engine Control.
CVP and Zimo Consists: Unlimited; No more than 256 locomotives in consists.
=== Disclaimer ===
Due to changes in products offered, always check the manufacturer's website for the latest specifications and models. This list is by no means complete and authoritative with regard to what is offered at this time. Manufacturers may change specifications and product lineup without notice. Any specifications published here are from various sources, and are completely dependent on what the manufacturer/supplier publishes. E&OE
Last Updated JANUARY 2021