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Wireless base station and Repeater Manual
Operate your cabs without plugging in
Features
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Second Generation two way wireless for DCC
Handles up to 48 wireless cabs.
Use up to 30 repeaters with one base station
Two way communication with the cab
All features of your Cabs are available without plugging in
Just plug it in - no soldering!
Cabs automatically switch over to bus power when plugged in
No guarantees are made by NCE or authorized NCE dealers as to the suitability of this product for its intended
use. As with all radio products, communication integrity in the presence of interference can not be guaranteed.
This book, schematics, drawings and artwork copyright 2005
RB02 / RPT1
Version 1
NCE Corporation
Webster, NY 14580
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- Page 1 RB02 / RPT1 Wireless base station and Repeater Manual Version 1 Operate your cabs without plugging in Features Second Generation two way wireless for DCC Handles up to 48 wireless cabs. Use up to 30 repeaters with one base station...
- Page 2 DCC system. In many cases the RB02 alone is sufficient to cover most layouts. If you need to cover more area than the RB02 alone can provide you may add up to 30 RPT1 (RePeaTers). Repeaters are slave radio transmitter/receivers that work under the control of the RB02.
- Page 3 We’ve found good operation can be achieved by placing the unit at about shoulder level. We’ve also had success with placing the RB02 (or RPT1) upside down on the ceiling of the layout room (7-10 feet high). This gets the antenna above the main body mass of operators in the layout room so less of the radio signal will be blocked by humans.
- Page 4 “PORT A” and “PORT B”. RPT1 repeaters can connect to these expansion ports on the RB02. A 6 wire cable (a 40 foot long cable is supplied with each repeater) connect the “BUS” connector of a repeater to one of the expansion ports of the RB02.
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Page 5: Frequently Asked Questions
No. Assuming the cab already has a radio it should work with no changes. 8) Is there any difference between PORT A and PORT B? In operation there is no difference. PORT A on the RB02 is used to change the layout ID but that doesn’t affect radio operation or installation. - Page 6 3- Restore the Cab Bus connection to the RB02. 4- Type the desired Layout ID number (factory default) then press ENTER. 5- Unplug the ProCab from PORT A to enable radio operation of the RB02 . The radio will not operate until the cab is unplugged.
- Page 7 If the base station is not able to complete sending display updates it will try to re-send them 16 times before giving up. The RB02 Local RX LED will flash brightly when it is trying to send display update information. If the cab becomes sluggish when operating at long range allow several seconds for the display to catch up.
- Page 8 Webster, New York 14580 Spare Parts: Spare parts for your RB02 or RPT1 may be ordered from the list below. $4 US will be added to your order for US priority mail and packaging. Check or credit card will be accepted.