System
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Throttle
The throttle features endless rotary dial control for setting the speed, changing direction of travel and
emergency stop for the currently active locomotive.
Adjustable for AC drive controller mode (factory setting) and DC drive controller mode (chap. 3.8.3).
Buttons
All train control and layout operation can be carried out comfortably using the backlit keyboard of the
PIKO SmartControllerwlan. The durable keys have a clearly perceptible pressure point and are nearly
wear-free.
USB-C port
The PIKO SmartControl
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contains a USB cable that is used to charge the system via the USB-C
port. Charging can also be carried out while the system is in operation. If need be, a 5V DC, 1A power
supply to charge the system, provided it has the correct USB plug.
3. Operation of the PIKO SmartController
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3.1. Start
When the SmartController is turned on, it is in the locomotive selection menu and the STOP button
ashes (track power is switched o).
Power to the main track output can now be turned on with the STOP button. The STOP button light will
switch o and the “Run” LED on the SmartBox will light up green.
Track power can be shut o at any time using the STOP button on the throttle or the “Stop” button on
the SmartBox.
In the locomotive selection menu, you will nd all locomotive data that has been created via the editing
menu or that has been automatically generated from RailCom Plus®-equipped locomotives. DCC
locomotives are factory-set to address “3” and will show up on your system as “3” until you give the
locomotive a new address.
If your PIKO SmartControl
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came as part of a PIKO SmartControl
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Start-Sets
then “Startset” will appear on the throttle display. The Startset version allows you to immediately begin
operating trains once track power is turned on and the Start Set locomotives are placed on the track.
Each Start Set locomotive is equipped with a RailCom Plus
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PIKO SmartDecoder, so they identify
automatically with the PIKO SmartControl
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the minute they are placed on the track. It’s true plug-
and-play operation!
NOTE: During operation, the throttle may display information windows. These windows can be closed
with any key, or they will disappear automatically after about 10 seconds. The information displayed
should be noted respective to its content.
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