{"title":"SPROG DCC","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sprog-3-dcc-programmer","title":"SPROG 3 DCC Programmer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPROG3 - \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eFREE SHIPPING IN THE USA!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides the same programming and control features of the SPROG II, in the same compact package, but with a major increase in available power output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe power increase is really useful for those wanting to run their layout from DCC, in the most economical way. \u003cbr\u003eWith up to 2.5A, the SPROG3 will enable you to run as many as 10 locomotives simultaneously \u003cbr\u003e(typical operating load for N and modern HO locos is under 0.25A each, even for most sound locos!). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Increased current is not generally required for CV programming, as this is specified by the NMRA not to exceed 250mA.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor full details about SPROG3 read the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbmgroup.com\/sprog\/Sprog3UserGuide.pdf\"\u003eSprog3 UserGuide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbmgroup.com\/sprog\/SprogIIv3UserGuide2-14.pdf\"\u003eSprogIIv3 UserGuide\u003c\/a\u003e here. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSPROG 3 includes a 15V 3A regulated power supply and all needed cables and software.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe SPROG family of DCC devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eControlling model railroad operation increasingly uses DCC, and the SPROG DCC Programmer offers the ideal solution for programming and maintaining your fleet of DCC-equipped locomotives, in any scale from Z to G!\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/8069\/9166\/files\/sprog3_cropped_150.gif\" alt=\"SPROG3\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith the industry's most comprehensive support for decoders from all the leading manufacturers, the SPROG DCC family is now growing to meet the power needs to run your layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSPROG II and SPROG3 are stand-alone DCC programmers and controllers, able to be used in a complementary manner to an existing DCC system, or on its own. \u003cbr\u003eThe SPROG II or SPROG3 is not an interface to a DCC system, but does the things a typical Command Station does, in an easy to use, computer-controlled manner. \u003cbr\u003eA SPROG gives you the ability to program DCC decoders using your computer, without the need to move your computer to the railway room, or your existing DCC system to the computer room. \u003cbr\u003eThe SPROG accepts commands from the computer and formats them into DCC packets for programming of decoders or operating small layouts or DCC accessory systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNo additional hardware is required for programming sound decoders, but note that only the DCC CVs may be programmed. 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