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3.0 Operating on batteries without LocoNet cable
All UT6 models can operate unplugged in IR tetherless mode if they detect
Digitrax Infra-Red (IR) capability when first plugged into a working LocoNet.
The UT6D can additionally operate in wireless Digitrax Duplex mode if this
mode is enabled and it detects UR92/93 Duplex capability when first plugged
into LocoNet, or joins by a Duplex RF Scan. See section
7.1.3.
To operate a tetherless mode you will need to install three AA size 1.5V batter
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ies in correct orientation in the rear battery compartment. After disconnecting a
battery powered UT6 from LocoNet, the throttle will enter the tetherless mode
both the UT6 and the LocoNet system are configured for.
The UT6D (Duplex) version can perform most of its tethered or plugged-in
functions while it is untethered,. After initial plug-in to configure Duplex capa
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bility it will automatically reconnect to the LocoNet system when disconnected
or powered up again untethered.
Duplex mode active will show the Digitrax NetName in the STATUS bar left-
side in black text, along with the signal strength bars, Channel number and
Battery level. If a Duplex message fails to get through the white LED will
flash, and if layout Duplex support fails the NetName will change to red text.
3.1 Recharging a Digitrax BP600MH Battery pack
1.
Remove the 3 AA batteries from the UT6 rear compartment and plug the
3 pin plug from an optional BP600MH battery pack into the matching
socket. The yellow lead will be closest to the UT6 bottom edge. Form
the wires to the compartment lower area
so they do not get crimped
at the
case edge and then replace the compartment lid with the battery and wires
secure inside.
2.
Plug in an external 10V to 18V DC supply (100mA minimum) with a 2mm
center-positive plug into the charging socket at UT6 bottom edge.
3. Press the
key until you get the “Charg” text above the key, then
press the key. to start charging
4. The UT6 will enter charge mode and typically automatically stop after
about 14 hours.
When in charging screen-IDLE mode the heartbeat LED
will flash
red
about every 3 seconds. Charge time depends on the battery
history, like; residual charge, temperature and tolerances etc.
3.2 Powering a UT6 OFF
To power OFF a UT6 that is
untethered
before the normal inactivity power
OFF timeout, press the
key and then the key to power OFF completely.
In this state the UT6 will draw no battery power, and can be re-powered by
simply pressing the
key again. The UT6 will not power down when on an
active LocoNet or plugged into DC power for charging.
