Precision Model Railway Control
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"It's the nicest controller I've ever used." - James C. "Not only does it look fantastic but it's really great to use on the trains. A really fantastic bit of gear." - Keith R.
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Features
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Velvet smooth and whisper quiet to use, these controllers give you sheer precision with the control of your locomotives. Using them is an unforgettable experience.
All controllers have bidirectional speed controls. Controllers feature a machined power button with an inbuilt bright status/power LED. On power-up, the LED flashes to confirm startup, then stays on to indicate power. The LED looks very cool in your control panel. All controllers feature transient voltage suppression, short-circuit and overload protection (with instant recovery), and smooth operation. |
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If your locomotives are sound equipped, please use a 12VDC adaptor. See the Power Adaptors section below for more information.
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Australia Shipping
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International Shipping
Note that for international customers I am unable to include a power adaptor for your country. You will need to supply your own.
Customers in countries other than Australia please contact me to arrange shipping. I ship worldwide!
(International shipping is approx £10 or US$14 to most countries.)
(International shipping is approx £10 or US$14 to most countries.)
Brake Controller
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The Brake Controller is ideal for small branch lines, freight yards, shunting layouts and shunting puzzles.
Set the throttle to your desired speed, release the brake and your train comes up to speed. Apply the brake and your train rolls to a stop. For yard shunting, leave the throttle at a low speed, and use the brake/direction control to move your loco back and forward - very smooth operation.
Measures 140 mm x 55 mm.
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Single Controller
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The Single Controller is ideal for small branch lines, shunting layouts and single track mainlines. It's very easy to install and very easy to use. Measures 120 mm x 55 mm.
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Duet
The new Duet Controller is perfect for double track main lines or more complicated layouts. The Duet has two track outputs. Either controller can be connected to either output (or both) via the section switches.
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The Duet has independent short circuit protection for each controller output. A short on one output does not affect the operation of the other. Indicator LEDs show when the controller has shut down due to a short. Operation resumes immediately the fault is removed.
Measures 190 mm x 55 mm. |
Short Circuit Indicators
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Duo
With its two controls and integrated switch bank, the Duo Controller is perfect for double track main lines or more complicated layouts. The Duo has six outputs, one for each controller and four from the section switches.
The four section switches allow you to independently select which control drives which track. Sections may also be isolated using the switches. Visit the example layouts page which shows how the four switch sections might be used operationally.
The Duo has independent short circuit protection for each controller output. A short on one output does not affect the operation of the other.
Measures 230 mm x 55 mm.
Measures 230 mm x 55 mm.
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Power Adaptors
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Each controller requires a power adaptor.
9V DC adaptors give a slower overall speed, and finer control at very low speeds. If you want to run faster trains or have sound-equipped engines (see note below), select a 12V adaptor when ordering. Adaptors are fitted with a 2.5 mm jack and an Australian wall plug. |
A typical locomotive motor draws between 100 mA and 350 mA, depending on the manufacturer and scale. The 1A adaptor available as an option with your controller will typically drive three to four HO-scale locos or four to six N-scale locos, depending on model and manufacturer. If you run consists of lots of engines, you can supply your own power adaptor with a higher current rating (2A-3A). The controllers will work with adaptors up to 3A. Be sure any adaptor you get has a 2.5 mm jack.
See the User Guide for more information.
See the User Guide for more information.
*** Note that Hornby-brand power packs are unregulated and can output over 20V. They rely on the electrics of the Hornby controller to pull the voltage down to 12V. When used with non-Hornby controllers, you can end up with 20V or more directly to your track. Do not use Hornby power packs with any controller that isn't made by Hornby, as they may cause permanent damage to your locomotives.
Sound Decoders
Note: a 12V DC adaptor will be required for DCC sound-equipped locomotives due to way the sound modules are designed. Sound decoders "read" the voltage on the track, and use their own onboard microprocessor to control the motor directly. In this instance, the Udamonic controller is not driving the motor. How a sound decoder controls the motor under non-DCC operation varies greatly from decoder to decoder. Most sound decoders (for example, QSI) work fine with non-DCC control. But note that some sound decoders (such as Bachmann/Lenz) may exhibit odd behaviour with their default settings and may need their CV values changed/optimised for correct operation. Please refer to your decoder module manual for more information. (Note this is a characteristic of the sound decoders and not these controllers.)