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RAIL-LYNXTM
TRANSMITTER |
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| The RAIL-LYNX
Transmitter is a hand-held unit with the operating
controls on the front and a self-contained battery pack on
the back. The standard transmitter is available with
either a AAA or AA battery pack. A rechargeable
battery pack version of the transmitter is also available.
A standard AAA battery pack transmitter will provide 50-100
hours of operation (duration depends on how often commands
are sent). A lanyard is attached, so the transmitter
can be hung from the operators neck, thereby keeping it
off the floor or off the layout. |
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255 Channels
255 channels are provided and these are selected using 2
thumbwheels. |
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| While 255 may seem like a lot,
this capacity permits a large stable of locomotives to be
programmed. Since each receiver-equipped locomotive can
store 2 channels, MU'ing and creating consists is easy |
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Programming
All programming is easily carried out direct from the
transmitter. Channel assignment, momentum
& brake, and speed offset & speed curves
may all be programmed direct from the transmitter. |
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| Speed & Direction Control |
| The speed and direction of a
locomotive is controlled in two ways. Direction is
selected by pressing one of the two direction buttons.
The speed knob (throttle) is used to start and stop the
locomotive, just as with a traditional power pack.. The
locomotive will restart in the same direction as before until
the other direction button is pressed. |
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| BUT, if the locomotive is
running in one direction and the opposite direction button is
pressed, the locomotive will ignore the command and not
suddenly reverse direction. The locomotive must be
stopped first before it will accept a command to change
direction. |
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| The transmitter only sends data
when a button is pressed or the knob rotated. Therefore,
it is unnecessary to continuously point the transmitter at a
locomotive. Once a locomotive receives a command it will
continue to do whatever it was last instructed, until it
receives another command, or loses power. A small slide
switch provides for reversing the phase of the direction
buttons when using a reversing loop, 'wye', or turntable. |
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| It is possible to start one
locomotive, change the transmitter channel, enter a new
channel and control another locomotive. This feature is
very useful for demonstrating your railroad to visitors, as
you can control multiple locomotives with one transmitter by
simply changing the channel switches. |
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| Two or more transmitters may be
set to the same channel and share the operation of a single
locomotive. This feature can be used for hand-off
control of a locomotive from one operator to another, or to
monitor and, if necessary, override the commands sent by a
visiting or trainee operator. In addition, this feature
is particularly useful during a crowded open house where it
might be difficult to follow a train around a large layout.
This becomes, in effect, a form of tower-to-tower control!
Any number of hand-held transmitters may be used
simultaneously on a layout. |
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Other Controls
There are additional controls on the transmitter for
built-in flashlight, emergency stop, and
headlight/auxiliary lights. |
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