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Bachmann E-Z Command
Developed in partnership with Lenz Elektronik GmbH, Bachmann has introduced the latest Digital technology to bring you a DCC system which is both easy to use and affordable. Unlike other complicated DCC systems E-Z Command® simplifies the programming process of the locomotives with one button, main-track, programming.
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| Select -> | Bachmann E-Z Command | Bachmann Dynamis | Bachmann Dynamis Pro | Digitrax Zephyr | Digitrax Super Chief | ESU EcoS | Fleischmann Twin-Center | Hornby Select | Hornby Elite | Lenz Set-90 | Lenz Set-100 | MRC / Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance | NCE PH-Pro | Zimo MX1 | ZTC 511 |
| Max number of Cabs | 2 | 1 | 128 | 10 | 120 | 32 | 64 | 8 | 9 (8 Select & 1 Elite) | 31 | 31 | 99 | 63 | 30 | 30 |
| Max number of Loco addresses | 10 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 16,384 | 9,999 | 60 | 255 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 9,999 | 10,239 | 9,999 |
| 2 or 4 digit addresses | N/A | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 | 2 and 4 |
| Consists | Limited | 40 | 40 | Yes | Yes | 32 | Limited | Limited | Limited | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Speed control | Knob | Toggle joystick | Toggle joystick | Knob | Knob | Knobs and touch screen | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Push buttons | Knob and buttons | Wheel | Slider and wheel | Lever |
| Current | 1.0A | 2.5A | 4.0A | 2.5A | 5.0A | 4.0A | 3.0A | 1.0A | 3.0A | 5.0A | 5.0A | 4.0A | 5.0A | 8.0A | 5.0A |
| Optional power boosters | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of functions | 10 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 9 |
| Sound decoder support | Partially | Yes | Yes | Partially | Yes | Yes | Partially | Partially | Yes | Partially | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partially |
| Walk around cab | Optional | Yes | Yes | Optional | Yes | Optional | Yes | Yes | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Optional wireless | No | Standard | Standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accessory decoder support | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Routing | No | Optional | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer control | No | Optional | Yes | Yes | Yes | Integrated | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Comms BUS | None | Optional | Ecoslink | LocoNET | LocoNET | Ecoslink Multiprotocol | LocoNET | XpressNET | XpressNET | XpressNET | XpressNET | MRC BUS | CAB BUS | CAN BUS | XpressNET |
| Recommended Retail price | £59.95 | £90.00 | ? | £145.00 | £300.00 | £360.00 | £320.00 | £70.00 | £140.00 | £199.90 | £244.50 | £225.00 | £275.00 | £712.00 | £575.00 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 6 months | 6 months | 10 years | 10 years | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
