Hornby 'Elite" Unit User Manual

‘Elite’ Unit – Operator’s Manual
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Hornby 'Elite" Unit Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Hornby
Model Name	Elite
Compatibility	DCC (Digital Command Control) systems
Functions	Locomotive control, accessory control, programming
Control Interface	Rotary encoder, buttons
Display	LCD screen
Accessory Control	Yes
Power Supply	Included AC adapter
Outputs	Accessory output
Programming Modes	Service Mode (on programming track), Operations Mode (on main)
Memory	Stores locomotive and accessory settings

Summary

Elite Unit – Fact File

Connecting the Elite to the Track

Instructions for connecting the Elite unit to the train track for operation.

Quick Start

Initial Locomotive Operation Guide

Step-by-step guide for operating a locomotive using the Elite unit.

Controlling Two Locomotives at the Same Time

Allocating Locomotives to Controllers

Procedure for assigning specific locomotives to Elite controllers.

Elite Unit Acceleration Control

Setting Acceleration Levels

Guide to adjusting locomotive acceleration levels up to 255.

Elite Unit Deceleration Control

Setting Deceleration Levels

Guide to adjusting locomotive deceleration levels up to 255.

Double Heading

Creating Double Headed Consists

Dissolving a Double Headed Consist

Removing Consists

Function Control

Switching Locomotive Functions On/Off

Naming a Locomotive

Assigning Names to Locomotives

Speed Step Change

Adjusting Locomotive Speed Steps

Instructions on changing speed step settings (14, 28, 128) for locomotives.

Emergency Stop

Using the Emergency Stop Feature

Guide to activating the emergency stop button to halt all layout activity.

Changing Locomotive Direction Setting

Reversing Locomotive Direction

Setting Up the Elite Unit & Loco Programming Features

Analogue Loco Enabled/Disabled

Rail Com® Enabled / Disabled

RailCom® Settings Explanation

Clock Enabled / Disabled

Clock Settings Explanation

Clock Setting

Setting and Adjusting the Clock

Loco Log or Search Function

Locating Locomotives by Log or Name

Using the Locomotive Favourites Setting

Managing Locomotive Favourites

Advanced Locomotive Programming Settings

Step-by-Step Programming Guide

Start Up Voltage Programming (CV)

Adjusting Locomotive Start-Up Voltage

Procedure for adjusting the start-up voltage CV for locomotives.

Adjusting the Speed Curve

Modifying CV Speed Curve Settings

Instructions for adjusting locomotive speed curve CVs.

Changing and Reading CVs

CV Operations on Main Line and Programming Track

Methods for changing and reading Configuration Variables (CVs).

Accessory Programming (Acc)

Allocating and Naming Accessories

Controlling Accessories

Accessory Control Procedures

Accessory Decoder Direct CV Programming

Programming Accessory Decoder CVs

Language

Changing Unit Language and Resetting Settings

Trouble Shooting

Common Locomotive and System Issues

Troubleshooting common problems like locomotives not running or system errors.