DCC Starter Systems Comparison

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This list relies on manufacturers publishing complete and up to date information about their products. Consult their websites or your local dealer for more details. Remember: This listing is compiled by volunteers. 
 
== Digital Command Control System Comparison Tables ==
This is by no means a complete and comprehensive listing. Some systems may not be listed as they are uncommon and information about them is hard to come by. For the most part the list is created from information publicly available on manufacturer websites and other sources. This listing is by no means complete and authoritative. Registered users can add or correct information. If you wish to add details or make corrections, and don't want to mess with the table formatting, you may leave your comments on the Talk Page for this article. 
=== Starter Set Comparison Tables ===
==== Manufacturers ====
===== Digitrax =====
See for a table with only Digitrax Systems
===== Lenz =====
See for a table with only Lenz Systems
===== NCE =====
See for a table with only NCE Systems
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== Digital Command Control System Comparisons ==
There is an online listing in Google Docs available here: DCC System/Command Station Matrix. The DCCWiki makes no claims or warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of this listing, as it is compiled and maintained by an outside source.
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=== DCC Starter Systems Table ===
 This table relies on manufacturers publishing complete and up to date information about their products. Consult their websites or your local dealer for more details. Remember: This listing is compiled by volunteers. 
 </i> Not all systems are included in the table below. Some DCC Systems may be no longer available, they are listed because they appear on the used market at times. Systems from defunct manufacturers do not appear as they have been off the market for years and little to no information is available about them. Nonetheless some orphaned systems are still very capable. 
==== Disclaimer ====
 The DCC Starter Systems table is no longer maintained. See the Starter Sets List for more information. Registered Users can add to or update the Starter Set listing. The table below is being kept as a historical reference. 
=== DCC Starter Systems ===
 Last updated July 15 2020 
System Name 	MaximumThrottles	ThrottleType	Speed Control 	Speed Steps	Addressing	Addressing	Consists 	Consists 	Functions 	Functions 	Amps 	Feedback	Communications Bus	Programming Modes: Service or Ops Modes	Programming Track
System Name 	MaximumThrottles	ThrottleType	Speed Control 	Speed Steps	Range 	Digits 	Maximum 	Universal or Advanced	Available 	Functions 	Amps 	Feedback	Communications Bus	Programming Modes: Service or Ops Modes	Programming Track
Bachmann EZ Command 	24 	Base Unit 	Knob 	14 	103 	2 	None 	None 	10 	F0-F8 	3 	No 	X-Bus 	Service 	No
ECos 50210 	? 	Base unit 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	? 	All 	20 	 	6 	RailCom 	ECOsLink 	Ops 	Yes
ECos Cab Control 2 	32 	Wireless6 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	16000 	2/4 	? 	All 	28 	 	6 	RailCom 	ECOsLink 	Ops 	Yes
Roco LokMaus2 	10 	Hand-Held 	Knob, Centre Off 	14, 28/128 	99 	2/4 	None 	None 	4 	F0-F3 	2.7 	? 	XpressNet 	Yes 	No
Lenz Compact/Atlas Master 	5 	Base Unit 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	99 	2/4 	? 	Advanced 	5 	F0-F4 	2.5 	No 	XpressNet 	 	
Gaugemaster / MRC Prodigy Advance 	99 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	99 	Advanced 	9 	F0–F8 	5 	Yes 	MRC Throttle BUS 	Yes 	Yes
Lenz Set 90 	31 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	256 	All 	13 	F0-F12 	5 	Yes 	XpressNet 	All 	Yes
Lenz Set 100 	31 	Hand-Held 	Buttons 	14, 28/128 	 	2/4 	256 	All 	13 	 	5 	Yes 	XpressNet 	All 	Yes
Lenz Set 101 	31 	Hand-Held 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	 	2/4 	256 	All 	29 	F0-F28 	5 	Yes 	XpressNet 	All 	Yes
Digitrax Zephyr (DCS51) 	10 	Base Unit 	Lever 	14, 28/128 	9983 	2/4 	10 	All 	9 	F0-F8 	2.5 	No 	LocoNet 	Yes , plus Blast Mode 	Yes
Digitrax Zephyr XTRA (DCS51) 	20 	Base Unit 	Lever 	14, 28/128 	9983 	2/4 	10 	All 	30 	F0-F29 	3.0 	No 	LocoNet 	Yes , plus Blast Mode 	Yes
Digitrax Zephyr Express (DCS52) 	20 	Base Unit 	Lever 	14, 28/128 	9983 	2/4 	10 	All 	30 	F0-F29 	3.0 	No 	LocoNet 	Yes , plus Blast Mode 	Yes
Digitrax Super Empire Builder/ SEB XTRA	22 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9983 	2/4 	22 	All 	9; XTRA: 30 	F0-F8/F0-F29 	5 	No 	LocoNet 	All 	No
Digitrax Super Chief/ SC XTRA 	120 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9983 	2/4 	120 	All 	13; XTRA: 30	F0-F12/F0-F29	5/8 	No 	LocoNet 	All 	Yes
Digitrax EVO Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9000+ 	2/4 	? 	All 	30 	F0-F29 	5/8 	? 	LocoNet 	All 	Yes
Digitrax EVOD Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9000+ 	2/4 	? 	All 	30 	F0-F29 	5/8 	? 	LocoNet 	All 	Yes
Digitrax Evolution Express Advanced 	100 	Hand-Held 	Buttons, Two Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9000+ 	2/4 	? 	All 	30 	F0-F29 	5/8 	? 	LocoNet 	All 	Yes
Fleischmann Twin Center 	64 	Base Unit 	2 Knobs 	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	8 	None 	9 	F0-F8 	3 	Yes 	 	Yes 	Yes
NCE Power House Pro 	63 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	127 7 	All 	29 	F0-F28 	10 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Yes 	Yes
NCE Pro Cab 	63 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	127 7 	All 	29 	 	10 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Yes 	Yes
NCE Power Cab 	4 	Hand-Held 	Buttons and Thumb Wheel	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	127 7 	All 	29 	 	10 	Yes 	NCE Cab Bus 	Yes 	Yes
CVP Products 	99 	Base Unit 	Knob 	14, 28/128 	9999 	2/4 	Unlimited	Universal 	13 	F0-F12 	10 	No 	EasyDCC 	Yes 	Yes
Zimo MX31 	30 	Hand-Held 	Slider 	128 	10239 	4 	Unlimited	Universal 	12 	 	10 / 2@8	Yes 	115 kbit/s CAN bus	Yes 	Yes
ZTC 511 	0 	Base Unit 	Lever 	14/28 	9999 	2/4 	? 	? 	28 	 	5 	No 	Extended X-Bus 	Yes 	Yes
=== Notes ===
CVP and Zimo: Unlimited consists, to a maximum of 256 locomotives in a consist.
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.
7) NCE Power Cab supports only 16 advanced consists plus 4 old style consists with 2 locomotives each.
== Detailed Table ==
=== 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