Hornby 'Select' Unit Operator's Manual

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Hornby Hobbies Limited, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX. Tel: +44 (0) 1843 233525

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'Select' Unit

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Page 1 Hornby Hobbies Limited, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX. Tel: +44 (0) 1843 233525 www.hornby.com ‘Select’ Unit - Operators Manual For more information visit: M4642...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Hornby Digital Points Decoder Making Points ‘Live’ Glossary Welcome to the digital Hornby World of model railways.You are about to enjoy a new and exciting experience Trouble Shooting when it comes to controlling and operating a model railway. Using the keypad that is on the Select unit locomotives can be “called up” individually and operated just like the Notes real thing.
Page 3: Setting Up
Select. Ensure the track and connecting fishplates are clean. It is also advisable to secure the Display Display track using R207 Hornby Track Pins to prevent movement and loose connections. For advice about cleaning the track and locomotive wheels, see the Troubleshooting section. Connecting the Digital Control Unit...
Page 4: Quick Start
Place the locomotive you wish to program on the track. All Digital locomotives included in Hornby Digital sets are factory fitted with Decoders. These Decoders are programmed No. 3 as standard (default). Press and hold the “SELECT” button for 2 seconds. The LCD display will flash “LA” (Locomotive Address).
Page 5: Select Unit Additional Benefits
Ensure that the track circuit is always clear of locomotives other than the one chosen for programming. entered previously. To add Acceleration and Deceleration see previous page. Turn the Control Knob anti-clockwise and the locomotive will decelerate at the speed level that was input. www.hornby.com For more information visit:...
Page 6 Running Multiple Locomotives It is possible to have more than one locomotive running on the same track at the same time with the Hornby Select Digital Control unit. As an example it is assumed that there are three locomotives coded 1, 2, 3.
Page 7: Emergency Stop
The keypad can be used to enter locomotive addresses directly, or the Select button can be pressed to cycle properly managed.To help avoid such incidents, the Hornby Select Digital Control unit features an Emergency through the list of stored addresses.
Page 8: Double/Triple Heading
Ensure all locomotives in the Consist are on the track. The Hornby Select Digital Control is capable of controlling 2 locomotives at the same time as if they are Enter the address of the Consist you wish to delete and press “SELECT“.The LCD displays the chosen address.
Page 9: Analogue Locomotive Control
It is possible but not recommended that a locomotive that is not fitted with a decoder (analogue) can be operated The Hornby Select Digital Control unit is capable of remotely switching on and off up to 9 functions which on a digital layout.This locomotive is given the address “0”.
Page 10: Re-Setting The Control Unit
The Select is “Factory Set” when manufactured, however some of the basic settings can be altered by the power be needed the Select unit is capable of being connected to a R 8113 Hornby 4 amp Power Unit which operator.These settings include the ability to turn On and Off the ability to run an analogue locomotive on the should provide enough power for an average layout.
Page 11: Programming Track
Walkabout Mode The Hornby Select unit is capable of having connected to it up to 7 Select Walkabout units.The addition of these Operation 2 - Controlling two or more different locomotives using the units to the Select will provide independent control of up to 8 locomotives providing electrical power is available.
Page 12: Hornby Digital Decoder
Selectable for operation with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps: The greater the number of speed steps the includes one Hornby R8206 Power Track and an R046 lever switch. To initiate the Programming Track, (see smoother the acceleration. All Hornby decoders are factory set at 128 steps.
Page 13: Hornby Digital Points Decoder
The Hornby Select Digital Control is capable of operating up to 40 points or solenoid operated accessories when The Hornby Select unit operates most efficiently when the whole of the layout is “live”. Hornby points are self used in conjunction with the Hornby R8216 Points Decoder Module.
Page 14: Glossary
Technical term for wires that carry electrical signals around a model layout. Locomotive Decoders can be fitted to accessories that have a motor as a drive for example the R8131 Hornby Operating Conveyor or the R8132 Hornby Tipper set.
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
Make sure that a locomotive has not been given a new address while other locomotives have been on the same A high-speed communication protocol used for connecting Digital input devices together. track.To avoid this it is advisable to use a Programming Track to add new addresses to locomotives and Hornby Point/Accessory Decoders. See page 22 XpressNet (XBUS) Input Devices All locomotives appear to have the same Acceleration/Deceleration levels.
Page 16: Notes
Before use the transformer should be examined for damage to the casing, plug pins and cables. In the event of such damage, the Select unit should not be used until the transformer is replaced with a new Hornby recommended unit.