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Hornby R8213 User Manual

Hornby R8213
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Hornby Hobbies Limited, Margate, Kent CT9 4JX. Tel: +44 (0) 1843 233525
For more information visit: www.hornby.com ‘Select’ Unit - Operators Manual
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Hornby R8213 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model NumberR8213
ConnectivityWired
FunctionSpeed and direction control for locomotives
Connection TypeWired
ControlsRotary dial for speed, direction switch

Summary

About DCC Select

Select Unit - Fact File

Setting Up

Connecting the Digital Control Unit

Steps to connect the main Select unit to the model railway track.

Connecting the Power Supply

Steps to connect the power transformer to the Select unit.

Quick Start

Adding Locos - Programming

Address Programming

Explains the process of assigning unique addresses to locomotive decoders.

Locomotive Acceleration and Deceleration

Acceleration Programming

Details how to set programmable acceleration rates for locomotives.

Deceleration Programming

Details how to set programmable deceleration rates for locomotives.

Running Locomotives and Throttle Control

Running a Locomotive

Explains basic operation, speed control, and direction changes.

Running Multiple Locomotives

Guides on managing and controlling multiple locomotives simultaneously.

Emergency Stop!

Emergency Stop Procedure:

Outlines the steps to activate, use, and reset the emergency stop function.

Double/Triple Heading (Basic Consisting)

Creating a Consist: (Double Heading)

Step-by-step guide to linking two locomotives for coordinated control.

Triple Heading

Details controlling three locomotives as a single unit.

Dissolving a Double or Triple Consist:

Step-by-step guide to unlinking locomotives from a consist.

Locomotive Function Control

Re-setting the Select

To perform a reset:

Steps to reset the Select controller to its original factory settings.

Walkabout Mode

Connecting the Walkabout

Master Select Connected to Select 'walkabout' Units

Speed Step Change

Programming Track

Hornby Digital Decoders

Hornby Point/Accessory Decoders

Describes decoders designed for points and trackside accessories.

Addressing Points/Accessories:

How to assign unique addresses to points and accessory decoders.

Programming:

Steps for programming point and accessory decoders.

Making Points 'Live'

Trouble Shooting

Locomotive will not run

Addresses issues with locomotives not moving on the track.

System keeps cutting out

Troubleshooting for intermittent power interruptions or system shutdowns.

Overloads Explained

Details how the system handles electrical overloads.

Select Overload Indication

Explains how the Select unit indicates an overload condition.

Overload Protection

Describes the system's built-in overload safety features.

Safety Notes