Being able to change points and operate accessories with the minimum of wiring and fuss is one of the main attractions of digital control and the Hornby Point Decoder allows the operator to do just that.Wiring points up in the old analogue fashion can be quite a daunting exercise. On some layouts which have numerous points this can mean that there are metres upon metres of cabling plus a whole bank of switches. Hours can be spent carefully wiring up the points only to find that there is a fault or an intermittent connection which means more hours of scrabbling about on the floor trying to locate the problem.With the Hornby digital system these horrors can be but a distant memory.The Hornby Point / Accessory Decoder can be programmed to accommodate four point motors or solenoid operated accessories like semaphore signals or electric uncoupling ramps with theminimum of trouble. Connection of the points or accessories to the Hornby Accessory/Point Decoder is straightforward. 3 wires from the point motor (solenoid) are connected to the first three screw terminals on the decoder.The next solenoid is connected to the second three terminals, with the following two solenoids being connected in the same way as the previous two. Once the solenoids are connected two wires are then plugged into the track using the Hornby R602 Power Connecting Clip, the location of which can be anywhere within reason that is convenient. Allocating addresses to the four points is then just as simple as pressing up to 4 buttons.
The Hornby locomotive decoders may be used with all standard digital control equipment that conforms to the NMRA standards.Control of the motor’s rotational speed (load compensation)Acceleration and deceleration separately adjustableSelectable for operation with 14, 28, 128 speed stepsProgramming on main trackFour On/Off function outputs.Two of the function outputs are dedicated for the head / tail lights.Operation on standard DC systems (analogue operation) possible
four outputs are factory set for the operation of solenoid (point) motors, however, by adjusting the CV settings of each output a graduation of varying "bursts" of current up to a constant current (turntable motor operation, lighting, etc.) can be obtained for each individual output.
The Hornby Select Digital Control is by far the perfect way to enter the digital world of model railways. The Select is capable of having control of 60 locomotives and providing power is available run 10 locomotives at any one time. The Select can also operate 40 solenoid operated accessories including points. The stylish design puts all the control features available from the Select at the operator's fingertips. From the smooth operation of the rotary control to the large LCD display, the Select is the ideal way to enter the digital World of model railways.
To be used when track configurations such as a reverse loop or triangle permanent way sections are used in a circuit.The Hornby Reverse Loop module controls the polarity of the track so that locomotives running around these sections can do so uninterrupted without the use of switches and complicated wiring.
Supports 1 Amp continuous current with 1.5 Amp stall. low speed "gear" for shunting operations. Set amounts of "water" and "fuel" can be stored in the Sapphire providing real time fuel consumption. Burn rates can be selected.The Saphire decoder is NMRA compliant, and supports RailCom and asymmetric DCC.High Frequency back-emf motor control - high frequency to reduce audile noiseLow speed gear for shunting operations14, 28 and 128 speed stepsOperation on conventional DC layoutsProvides 1A continious motor current and 1.5