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3. Important Note – Please read this first

Congratulations to your purchase of an ESU CabControl DCC System! The 

CabControl  System  offers  you  the  opportunity  to  run  your  locos  remotely 

(wireless) in conjunction with the Integrated Control Unit. Due to its ergo-

nomically designed motorized throttle and the Android operating system the 

CabControl System makes running your model trains more comfortable and 

easier than ever before. 
The CabControl is a modern, intelligent model train control system designed 

with the future in mind. In a short time you will experience how easy it is to 

run trains and other devices on your layout with the CabControl system and 

to discover new undreamed of possibilities for your hobby thanks to a unique 

variety of functions. Due to the new functions and abilities you will quickly 

find out how easy it is to run your model trains with your new CabControl 

DCC system.
This manual will guide you step by step through the multitude of possibilities 

with the CabControl system. However, we have one request: 
Please read this manual carefully prior to initial operation. Although The Cab-

Control  system  is  robustly  constructed  there  is  the  risk  of  damage  due  to 

incorrect wiring. If in doubt, avoid any “costly” experiments!

• The Mobile Control handset is designed solely for the use with model 

trains. Never leave the Mobile Control unit operating in conjunction with 

the CabControl System without supervision and never use it for control-

ling 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 permitted.

• The Mobile Control works with WIFI technology in the especially reser-

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-

se it to mechanical impact. Such rough handling may cause damage to 

the components of the device and is not covered by the ESU Warranty.

• 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-

ate handling may cause damage to your Mobile Control.

• Only use the power supply provided for your CabControl system: Other 

transformers may lead to reduced output or in extreme cases to damage 

of the command station.

• Use  the  power  supply  provided  with  your  CabControl  system  for  the 

energy supply for your CabControl system only and not for any other 

household appliances.

• Never use Y-adapters in order to provide power to other devices for your 

model trains! An unintended connection to ground could lead to dama-

ge or destruction of your CabControl system!

• Check  the  power  supply  regularly  for  damage  on  the  housing  or  the 

mains cable. Damaged parts may not be used under any circumstances! 

Do not attempt to repair the power supply! This may be fatal!

• Assure adequate ventilation of the power supply. Do not install in furni-

ture without sufficient air circulation since this could lead to overheating 

or fire!

• Only connect devices intended for this purpose to The CabControl sys-

tem. Even if other devices (also from other suppliers) may have the same 

plugs and sockets does this not automatically indicate that such devices 

may be operated with the CabControl system.

Introduction

• Adhere to the wiring diagrams shown in this manual when connecting 

your  layout.  Other  circuitry  could  lead  to  damage  of  The  CabControl 

system.

• Never support yourself on ICU or the Mobile Control II Throttle of the 

CabControl system.

• Never  expose  your  CabControl  system  to  rain,  humidity  or  direct  sun-

light. In case of high temperature variations (e.g. when you take your 

CabControl system from the cold car to your comfortably heated house) 

please wait for a few hours until the device has adjusted to the tempera-

ture before switching it on.

• When  using  CabControl  system  outside  you  must  protect  it  from  the 

elements  under  all  circumstances!  Only  keep  Your  CabControl  system 

outside  as  long  as  you  run  trains  and  avoid  temperatures  below  50° 

Fahrenheit (10 C) or above 85° Fahrenheit (30 C).

• Do not attempt to open Your CabControl system. Inappropriate handling 

may lead to damage of the command station.

4. Content of package

Please check the completeness of your CabControl System immediately after 

opening the package.   
You should find the following components in the package:

• Mobile Control II Throttle
• Integrated Control Unit
• 15-21V Variable 7amp Power Supply with Power Cord.
• USB battery charger cable
• Lanyard
• Qty 2 - 2 Pin Screw Terminal Connectors
• (This) manual

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Introduction - Features of CabControl

Figure 1: Contents of CabControl Set

Summary of Contents for CabControl DCC System

Page 1: ...1 User manual 1 Edition November 2017 CabControl DCC System...

Page 2: ...tives and consists 13 11 1 Selecting a locomotive that is in the system 13 11 1 1 Searching locomotives 13 11 2 Running locomotives 14 11 2 1 Speed Direction 14 11 2 2 Functions 14 11 2 3 Changing loc...

Page 3: ...ll other trademarks are the property of the respective legal owners According to its policy ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH Co KG continues to develop its products further Therefore ESU reserves the...

Page 4: ...e the power supply provided for your CabControl system Other transformers may lead to reduced output or in extreme cases to damage of the command station Use the power supply provided with your CabCon...

Page 5: ...also facilitates that all changes made in the Integrated Control Unit by additional Throttles are transferred to the current Mobile Control II Throttle and vice versa Thus all data such as speed of l...

Page 6: ...Track Hook up Main Layout Track here 4 L Net socket L Net connection not currently active at time of printing Can be turned on with a future update 5 ECoSlink socket EcoSlink Bus Line 6 Extended socke...

Page 7: ...e CabControl system This is best to do one at a time so no conflicts occur 7 4 Choosing a Location for the ICU When looking for a place to mount the Integrated Control Unit it is impor tant to keep th...

Page 8: ...nce the Power Supply is connected to your CabControl system the power cycle will begin 1 The Power Status LED will light up green and stay steady 2 Shortly after a second green LED track status and a...

Page 9: ...ograms there is an option to access extended properties by pres sing the menu button 9 2 Set up It pays off to first have a look at the set up menu There you will find several settings which you may w...

Page 10: ...on the Mobile Control unit Of course we cannot provide a guarantee for the proper working of Apps not supplied by ESU The memory of the Mobile Control is limited Please bear this in mind when install...

Page 11: ...ntrol system will be shown For better orientation the software version as well as the IP address of the command station is being displayed in addition to the host name of the command station The App m...

Page 12: ...rogramming track The Settings button enables you to access the configuration menu Find more information about this in chapter 13 You may exit the main menu by pressing the touch button Return at the b...

Page 13: ...comotive to the CabControl System Automatic Detection and Registration using RailComPlus equipped loco motives All LokSound Selects and V4 0 Decoders have RailComPlus If this is not working check your...

Page 14: ...mber of speed steps of the locomotive sub ject to data format and protocol i Currently set speed step j Speed step indicator 11 2 1 Speed Direction Turn the throttle knob to the right and the locomoti...

Page 15: ...ime you change to another locomotive the throttle knob will move to the appropriate position to match the loco motive speed setting 11 2 3 1 Quick selection With the method described you may easily se...

Page 16: ...ces the address will not be written onto the decoder but must be programmed manually 11 4 5 Function button icons You may assign an icon to each function One cannot only assign an icon for each locomo...

Page 17: ...lly the same remarks apply as de scribed for editing locomotives Please note that one should never assign a locomotive address twice RailComPlus locomotives cannot be registered manually at all They w...

Page 18: ...screen Consists It will show you the locomotive list where all automatically registered and manually added locomotives are stored Figure 35 Create consist Figure 36 Name consist Figure 37 Add to consi...

Page 19: ...lease enter a name e g panel 1 Confirm this name on the keyboard 12 2 New panel Select Create panel from the context menu Enter a name for the panel Figure 39 MC II Switching mode empty screen Figure...

Page 20: ...the desired aspect The window closes and the accessory will be switched Figure 42 Accessory settings Figure 43 Select accessory in panel 12 3 Switching accessories After successfully configuring the p...

Page 21: ...nly relates to unusual disturbances or faults 13 2 Stop delay Normally when pressing the Stop touch button the track voltage will be switched off immediately However it may happen that due to the thic...

Page 22: ...button from the list Figure 50 Assignment of functions list of functions CONFIGURATION MENU KEY BINDINGS 14 CabControl Settings within the Configuration Menu Once your CabControl ICU is connected to...

Page 23: ...ween automatic and overwrite Figure 53 Address Assignment 14 4 Start Address This option controls what happens if an address is already in use By default all decoders are set to address 3 This won t c...

Page 24: ...ction of the ESU website Figure 58 Download area on the ESU website First install the update software on your PC It may be necessary to download and install certain Micorsoft Net components from the M...

Page 25: ...the USB stick for the Update The USB stick has to be formatted to FAT32 choose under file system After that please create a folder on the stick named CabControlUpdate please take care for small and c...

Page 26: ...will profit from the knowledge off all participants since other users are permitted to provide answers as well 16 3 Technical hotline Your model train or hobby shop is your competent partner for all...

Page 27: ...ct 18 2 Extent of warranty exclusions This warranty covers the repair or replacement free of charge at the discretion of ESU electronic solutions ulm GmbH Co KG of any faulty part that is caused by de...

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