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3. Important Note – Please read this first
Congratulations to your purchase of a Mobile Control II. The Mobile Control
II offers you the opportunity to run your locos remotely (wireless) in conjunc-
tion with the ECoS ESU command station as well as the Märklin® central
station Reloaded (with ESU update 3.0.0 and higher). Due to its ergonomic-
ally designed motorised throttle and the Android operating system makes
running your model trains more comfortable and easier than ever before.
This manual offers you a step-by-step insight into the available options of the
Mobile Control II.
• The Mobile Control handset is designed solely for the use with model
trains. Never leave the Mobile Control unit operating in conjunction with
the ECoS without supervision and never use it for controlling devices that
transport people.
• The Mobile Control may only be operated with the devices described in
this manual. Any other use than described in this manual is not permit-
ted.
• The Mobile Control works with WIFI technology in the especially reser
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ved 2.4 GHz frequency band. Disturbance by other devices are therefore
highly unlikely.
• Do not drop your Mobile Control or sit on it and do not shake it or expo
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se it to mechanical impact. Such rough handling may cause damage to
the components of the device.
• Do not expose the components of the Mobile Control to humidity or
direct sunlight.
• Do not apply any caustic chemicals, cleaning detergents or similar for
cleaning your Mobile Control handset.
• Do not attempt to open the housing of your Mobile Control. Inappropri
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ate handling may cause damage to your Mobile Control.
4. Content of package
Please check the completeness of your Mobile Control immediately after
opening the package.
You should find the following components in the package:
• Mobile Control handset
• USB battery charger cable
• Lanyard
• (This) manual
If you have purchased the set 50113, then you should also have the follo-
wing:
• Mini Access Point KX-300
• Wall power supply for Mini Access Point
• Network cable RJ45, ca. 30 cm long
Control elements
5. Introduction – Features of Mobile Control
With Mobile Control you have acquired a system that can accomplish much
more than “just run locos“ in wireless mode. In this chapter we introduce
you to the features of the Mobile Control handset.
5.1. Android 4.1 operating system
Mobile Control is the first model train controller based on the Android ope-
rating system (version 4.1). This system, originally developed by Google as an
operating system for smart phones, has advanced to become a universally
useful operating system in recent years, and is now installed in TV sets, wa-
shing machines or motor vehicles, amongst others. The beauty of Android
is that you as the user can easily extend the system and add more functions
with the aid of “Apps” (Application Program). You may download and install
these apps directly from the “Google Play Store”.
Due to its touch screen and its well thought out and standardised graphic
user interface, operating Android devices becomes quite easy after a short
while - even for the untrained user.
Since the Android system can easily be adapted to new systems it was an
obvious choice to equip the ESU Mobile Control with this operating system.
Thus you have a contemporary, easy to handle throttle for your model trains
that can be extended at any time by downloading further apps from the
Google Play Store. Such apps do not necessarily have to originate from ESU;
software developers are welcome to write or adapt Apps suitable for the
Mobile Control.
Introduction - Features of Mobile Control
Figure 1: Contents of Mobile Control Set