HORNBY DIGITAL
For Locomotive modification from analogue to digital, see R8215 below. |
The new Hornby system differs from the conventional type of 12v system by controlling individual locomotives
rather than controlling their speed and direction by varying the current to the track.
Hornby Select and Hornby Elite digital units supply the DCC signal to the rails at all times.
The DCC signal provides both power and information to locomotives and accessories that are on or connected to the track.
Each locomotive that is DCC controlled must have a small micro processor - or decoder - fitted internally.
This decoder is capable of ‘listening’ for information or messages are unique to the loco.
This unique ’addressing’ of a decoder enables several locomotives to be moved individually on the track and at the same time, without the need for complex wiring and isolating sections!
The decoder may also be able to operate lights, fans, and other locomotive features, and will also keep the loco running at a set speed no matter what gradients or loads the model encounters.
The Hornby digital system can also operate points and electrical accessories, in a similar way to controlling a locomotive.
A special decoder can be fitted to a section of track close to a chosen point, signal or accessory (or up to four points) and by ‘addressing’ the decoder, the item can be changed through the DCC controller.
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The Hornby 'Select' and Hornby 'Elite' digital units when connected to the track pass not only a constant 15v AC along the rails, but also information signals to all locomotives that are on or are connected to the track. Each locomotive that is DCC controlled must have fitted internally a small micro processor based receiver called a Decoder. This Decoder is capable of "listening" for information or messages which refer to the locomotive that the decoder is fitted to.
Using the keypad that is on both the 'Select' and 'Elite' Units locomotives can be "called up" individually and operated just like the real thing. Imagine a busy marshalling yard where the locomotives are positioned close together and where by using either of the Hornby Digital Controllers, Hornby digital locomotives can be manoeuvred from one place to another without having to worry about the complexities of having to connect metres of wiring to a bank of switches and isolating sections and hoping the whole thing will work! |
Hornby Digital Command Control Features:
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Multiple train control on all parts of a model railway layout with minimal wiring
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Independent control or double heading control
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Coaches with lights stay lit even when the train is stationary
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Realistic train movement with each model being able to be given levels of 1-99 acceleration/deceleration settings
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LED display shows at a glance which locomotive is under control and with the Hornby 'Elite' even more information is available
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Locomotive decoders are simple to code and program
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The keyboard is straight forward to use making assigning a locomotive simplicity itself. |
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Point operation means fewer wires than with a conventional control and no switches!
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Facility on the Select for a larger 4amp power pack. More power means more trains running at one time!
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Designed to be NMRA compatible
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The Hornby 'Elite' supports RailCom ID detection® Lenz Syztems
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Both the 'Select' and 'Elite' support 14, 28 and 128 Speed steps
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Xpress Net socket for layout development
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The 'Select' may also be used as a Walkabout companion to the 'Elite' |
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R8144 Hornby Railmaster
PC Model Railway Control System
With Hornby RailMaster connected, the power of the Elite can be harnessed like never before. A totally new way to control a model railway.
Just connect the Elite via the USB port to a PC or laptop and the power of Hornby RailMaster is at your fingertips!
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R8213 Hornby Select
Capable of controlling up to 60 locomotives and 40 accessories, the Hornby Select digital controller is the perfect way to enter the digital world of model railways. The Hornby Select digital controller is the perfect way to enter the digital world of model railways. Each locomotive can be coded with up to 99 levels of acceleration or deceleration speed (inertia). The LCD display screen of the Select shows the number of the loco or accessory which has been selected. Power is through a standard wall mounted transformer which can supply up to 1 amp to the track; a larger 4 amp transformer is available which will provide additional power to the track for more locomotives to be run at the same time.
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C7024 POWER SUPPLY
If you wish to run more than 3 trains with the Select unit,
you will need more power.
The transformer included with the Select unit will probably provide enough power to allow for three locomotives to be running at any one time, providing the models used are fitted with power efficient motors.
Should more power be needed the Select unit is capable of being connected to a C7024 4 amp Power Unit,
which should provide enough power for an average layout.
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R8214 Hornby Elite
For those who wish to take their train control to a new and advanced level, the Hornby Elite is the ideal companion. Capable of answering the needs of most railway layouts, this advanced unit with twin control and wide function LCD screen can carry 255 registered locomotive addresses and the same number of accessories, plus a USB portal for linking to a personal computer. Once inputted and assigned, the unit will also display the names and running numbers of locomotives, as well as train direction, speed and function indicators. A clock is also included on the display which can be set to real time or up to 10x faster. The Elite is supplied with a 4 amp transformer which is capable of providing enough power to run approximately eight locomotives at any one time.
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R8215 LOCOMOTIVE DECODER
Also available to upgrade existing analogue locomotives is a Decoder chip*, that is capable of "picking up" the signals from the 'Select' and the 'Elite' digital units, and converting them into actions which include moving forward and reversing at a determined speed, stopping and starting, and in some instances switching the locomotive's lights on and off.
The Decoder is also capable of keeping the locomotive running at a set speed no matter what reasonable gradient it encounters.
This locomotive decoder is suitable for any 'DCC Ready' locomotive, and can be easily programmed for use with Hornby's Select or Elite DCC Units.
* 10 x 17 x 3.5mm
We are NOT able to accept your locos for conversion to digital.
We had hoped to offer this service, but we are so busy, we find we have no spare time to do this.
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PLEASE EMAIL US IF THERE IS A PARTICULAR LOCO YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY CHIPPED
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R8216 POINTS/ACCESSORY DECODER
SEE ALSO R8247
This point decoder is suitable for fitting to any point, and can be easily programmed for operation by Hornby's Select or Elite DCC Units.
The Hornby Digital System is based on the XpressNet protocol and therefore other XpressNet devices produced by alternative manufacturers maybe suitable for use with this Hornby Points Decoder.
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R8235 Select Walkabout
Up to 8 of these units can be connected to a single Select or Elite digital controller allowing for independent management of a further eight locos providing power is available. It is not necessary to connect a power pack to the Walkabout when used in this way.
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R8236 Connecting Leads
To be used to connect either a Select or Elite to Walkabout Selects
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R8237 Connecting Socket
Required when using several R8236 Connecting Leads with the Select or Elite units.
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R8238 Reverse Loop Module
To be used when track configurations such as a reverse loop or triangle permanent way sections are used in a circuit. The module controls the polarity of the track so that the locos running around these sections can do so uninterupted without the use of switches and complicated wiring. Can only be used with Hornby Digital units.
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R8239 Power & Signal Booster
Can be used with the Hornby C7024 4amp transformer or suitable transformer up to a max of 5 amps.
The Booster provides more ampage, if required to power the locos as well as boosting the command signals to the loco decoders.
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R8241 Digital Power Track
For use on all Hornby Digital track layouts
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R8242 Digital Power Connecting Clip
For connecting the R8216 Point / Accessory Decoder to the track
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R8232 Digital Electric Point Clips
20 per pack
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14 PAGE BOOKLET
14 pages of reading to tell you what Hornby Digital is all about. The real way to run a railway.
: Select & Elite Control Units : Locomotive Decoder
: Point & Accessory Decoder : Walkabout Mode
: DCC Product Installation : Operational Information
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