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Walkabout Mode
The Hornby
Select
unit is capable of having connected to it up to 7 Select Walkabout units.The addition of these
units to the
Select
will provide independent control of up to 8 locomotives providing electrical power is available.
It is also possible that a locomotive can be passed from one controller to the next and then the next in much the
same way as a full size steam train is handled on the main line.
Connecting the Walkabout
1.
Locate the XpressNet port situated at the rear of the Select Command Station unit and insert an RJ12
6 pin buddy cable. LCD will display “03”.
2.
Locate the XpressNet port at the rear of the Select Walkabout unit and insert the other end of the RJ12
6 pin buddy cable. LCD will display “HC”.
3.
Press “SELECT” to confirm. LCD will display “Ad” (Address).
4.
Insert a number (1-31) which will be the Walkabout’s address. For this example, press “1” and then “SELECT”.
Red LED will flash 5 times. LCD will then display the default setting/locomotive “03”.
5.
The Walkabout is now ready for use.
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Please Note:
When the Select and Walkabout are connected the transformer used with the Select will provide power to
the Walkabout. Do not connect a power pack to the Walkabout while it is connected to the Select.
Operation 1 - Control of one locomotive by the Select and Walkabout
Example 1a:
Using locomotive No. 1
Select Unit:
Press “1” and then “SELECT”. LCD will display “1”.
Walkabout:
Press “1” and then “SELECT”. LCD will display “1”.
Both units will now have the ability to control locomotive No. 1.
Example 1b:
1.
Turn the
Select
control knob so locomotive No. 1 starts to move.
2.
Next turn the Walkabout control knob.
The LCD, on the
Select
will flash “01” to indicate control of the locomotive is now being handled by the
Walkabout.
3.
Now turn the Select control knob so that the locomotive stops and the Walkabout LCD will start to flash.
This denotes that the
Select
unit now has control.
4.
Next turn the Walkabout control knob so that the locomotive starts to move.The
Select
LCD display will
not flash, indicating that the Select’s control knob is fully in the “Stop” position.
Operation 2 - Controlling two or more different locomotives using the
Select and Walkabout.
Example 1:
For this example locomotive Nos. 1 and 2 are assigned to the Select and
Walkabout.
1.
Assign locomotive No. 1 to the Select.
The LCD will display “01”
2.
Using the Walkabout key pad assign locomotive No. 2 to the Walkabout.
The LCD will display “02”
3.
Both units will now operate independently from each other.
4.
Both units can be used to “call up” and address other locomotives as per the Operating Instructions.
(See page 10).
It is possible for locomotives to be interchanged between the Select and the Walkabout while they are in
motion. During this operation the locomotive concerned will remain at the set speed before being transferred.
Once the control knob is moved full control is obtained.
Either the Select or the Walkabout can be used to programme locomotives.To program a locomotive, ensure
all locomotives are removed from the track, other than the one to be programmed, and disconnect all point
decoders. it is recommended that a Programming Track is used. See page 22.
There may be occasions when locomotives fitted with older generation decoders may make a ‘guest appearance’
on a
Select
controlled layout.
Some of these locomotives may require to have their Speed Step changed.To do this follow this simple procedure.
1.
Press and hold “FUNCTION“ + “CANCEL” for 1 second.
2.
The Speed Step will increase with each press of “FUNCTION“ + “CANCEL”, 14, 28, and H5 (128).
3.
Press “SELECT” to confirm the required Speed Step setting.
Speed Step Change
