The DCC Decoder Programmer

SPROG DCC Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing SPROG II or SPROG3, The DCC Decoder Programmer.

Please take the time to read through these instructions fully before attempting to install or use your SPROG.

The following steps are required to install your SPROG before you can use it for the first time:

• Install the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (not required on Mac)
• Install DecoderPro
• Connect the Power Supply
• Install SPROG II or SPROG3 USB drivers
• Edit DecoderPro preferences
• Connect the Programming Track

These instructions refer mainly to the Windows or MacOS operating system but the same basic principles apply to Linux.

Should you have any questions during the installation process, please contact us using the link on the left (requires e-mail and internet connection), or separately send email to sprog@bbmgroup.com.

Before you begin you will need:

• A SPROG II or SPROG3 and appropriate cable (typically USB cable supplied)
• A 12-15V regulated DC power supply (as supplied, 12V 1.25A or 14V 3A)
• Java Runtime software (included on this disc)
• JMRI software (included on this disc)
• USB drivers (included on this disc)

Note: To read some of the installation instructions, you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed on your system. Most computers have this or an equivalent Reader, but if you do not already have Acrobat Reader installed, it may be installed from here:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader download

Before you can use your SPROG for the first time you need to install a number of software components. SPROG software requires the Java runtime environment (JRE) and JMRI, which includes DecoderPro. In addition, the USB SPROG device requires specific USB drivers to be installed.

For Windows (any versions) or for MacOS you can continue the installation using the links below, which will guide you through the process. You can also follow the instructions in our SPROG User Guide

Next install the software on Windows.

Next install the software on MacOS-X.

or   Install on Linux