The
Select
control units feature two methods of “calling up” locomotives that are stored in the units memory.
The keypad can be used to enter locomotive addresses directly, or the
Select
button can be pressed to cycle
through the list of stored addresses.
Method 1:
To select a locomotive address directly using the keypad.
1.
Enter the locomotive address on the keypad.
2.
Press “SELECT“ to confirm.
The LCD Display will show the new locomotive address.
Method 2:
To cycle through the locomotive address stored in the control unit’s memory...
1.
Press “SELECT“ repeatedly until the locomotive required shows on the LCD display.
2.
The locomotive displayed can then be directly controlled.
Selecting Locomotives
It is a commonly accepted practice in the United Kingdom that when a locomotive is in operation, other than when
shunting, the front of the locomotive normally faces to the left.
This is easy to determine when operating steam locomotives but not quite so obvious where a diesel or electric
locomotive have double cabs. As a rough guide the front of a diesel has the roof fan closest to the front, while
an electric locomotive’s front is determined by having the pantograph furthest away. These are general guides
but are not necessarily absolute.
After assigning an address to a Locomotive, it may not move in the direction indicated by the green LED on the
control unit.This can be corrected by the following procedure.
Correcting Locomotive Direction:
1.
Ensure the locomotive is stationary.
2.
Press and hold the unlit direction key (
or
).
The LCD will display either “Fd” or “rd” for one second.
The red LED will flash twice.
3.
Press the unlit direction key.
The green LED will illuminate below the button.
4.
Turn the Control Knob clockwise to move the locomotive.
5.
The locomotive will now move off in the corresponding direction.
Running multiple locomotives on one layout has the potential for accidents and collisions to take place, if not
properly managed.To help avoid such incidents, the Hornby Select Digital Control unit features an Emergency
Stop button. Pressing this button causes all activity on the layout to cease.
Emergency Stop Procedure:
1.
Press the “STOP” button located on the Select unit.
The LCD display will flash “E5” (Emergency Stop).
All activity on the layout will cease.
2.
Turn the Control Knob fully anti-clockwise.
3.
Press STOP to restore power to the layout. It will be noticed that all locomotives will remain stationary. To
commence movement each locomotive will need to be reselected to the control individually.This will give the
operator time to reorganise each locomotive’s movements.
Emergency Stop
Locomotive Control & Direction
For more information visit:
www.hornby.com
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