Lenz has lowered the bar on HO Decoder pricing with the introduction of the LE1000W, 1 Amp, 1 Function (Headlite or Other), "Value Line" Decoder. Is this the start of another "Decoder War" that generated decoder
pricing reductions industry wide?
We are pleased to announce a new line of low cost decoders which we call "value-line" decoders.
This line of decoders will have less features, a warranty more in-line with industry practices and an exceptional price! Our purpose of introducing this decoder is to make DCC more affordable for users who do not need all the special features available in higher-end decoders.
Our standard line and our Gold series decoders will continue to have our exceptional "goof proof " warranty and a superior feature set.
The first release in our value-line series is the LE1000W. They are in stock and will begin shipping to dealers this week.
The LE1000W is a 1 A decoder with a single function output and is packaged in singles, dual pack and a 5 pack.
LE1000W - List $15.95, Tony's Price
LE1000W 2 pack - List $29.95, Tony's Price
LE1000W 5 pack - List $74.50, Tony's Price
Feature Set
* Conforms to all NMRA Standards and RPs (NMRA Warrant #04-01)
* Selectable for operation with 14/27, 28 or 128 speed steps.
* Operation on conventional DC layouts is possible or can be disabled.
* Provides 1A continuous motor current.
* One function output
* Function dimming through a selectable second function input
* Support for Advanced Consist Control and Extended Addressing
* Support for programming on the mainline
* Support for all forms of programming as described in NMRA RP-9.2.3
* Programmable locomotive address, starting speed, acceleration, brake momentum and configuration.
* Size: L 0.9" x W 0.63"x H 0.13" L 22.9mm x W 16mm x H 3.2 mm
Other News
LE1835W and LE1835MP 1.8 amp 4 function decoders with SUSI interface (European Sound Only Dec) have received their NMRA C&I warrant, are now in stock, and will begin shipping next week. List $39.95, Tony's Price.
Set-LI with LocoCE is now in stock and shipping. List $299.95, Tony's Price.
North American value-line by Lenz Product Warranty:
Lenz GmbH does everything it can do to ensure that its products are free from defects and will operate for the life of your model railroad equipment. From time to time even the best-engineered products fail either due to a faulty part or from accidental mistakes in installation. To protect your investment in value-line products, Lenz GmbH offers a Limited Warranty.
This warranty is not valid if the user has altered, intentionally misused the Digital Plus product, or removed the product's protection, for example the heat shrink from decoders and other devices. In this case a service charge will be applied for all repairs or replacements. Should the user desire to alter a Digital Plus Product, they should contact Lenz GmbH for prior authorization.
First 90 days from date of sale: A full repair or replacement will be provided to the original purchaser for any item that has failed due to manufacturer defects. Should the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable, a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturers discretion. Please include a $2 shipping and handling fee to cover return shipping from an authorized Lenz GmbH warranty center.
After 90 days and until 10 years after purchase: A $10 service charge which includes repair, shipping and handling will be placed on each item that has failed due to manufacturer defects and/or accidental user installation problems. Should the item no longer be produced and the item is not repairable, a similar item will be substituted at the manufacturers discretion.
