ESU 51832 - SwitchPilot 3 Servo, 8-fold servo decoder, DCC/MM, OLED, with RC feedback, updateable, RETAIL packed

ESU 51832 - SwitchPilot 3 Servo, 8-fold servo decoder, DCC/MM, OLED, with RC feedback, updateable, RETAIL packed

 

Technical details

SwitchPilot 3 Servo decoders are optimized for stationary use on your system and can control up to eight RC servo drives. In order to simplify the configuration, which has previously been rather cumbersome with magnetic article decoders, the SwitchPilot 3 Servo has an innovative operating concept consisting of a 4-line, illuminated OLED display and three input buttons.

Operating modes

The SwitchPilot 3 Servo is multi-protocol capable and can be used with both central units based on the Märklin® Motorola® system (e.g. 6021, Central Station® or Mobile Station®) and DCC-capable central units. Configuration can take place on both the main track and the programming track. Thanks to RailCom®, CVs can also be read out.

Functionality

The SwitchPilot 3 Servo can be supplied either directly from the digital system or from an external DC or AC voltage source. The SwitchPilot 3 Servo has eight outputs for controlling RC servo drives. It can control these drives so precisely that it can be used to control not only switches but also any other slow movement sequences. The SwitchPilot 3 Servo has a built-in switch-on pulse suppression to eliminate or reduce the system-related "twitching" of RC servos when the supply voltage is applied. Furthermore, the power supply to the servo can be interrupted to prevent some inexpensive servos from "humming". Each of the eight servos can be operated either in "digital mode" or in "proportional mode", which was introduced for the first time with the SwitchPilot 3 Servo: In digital mode, the servo can move to two end positions "A" and "B", depending on the switch position on the control panel. The position of the two end positions and the speed at which the servo moves in the desired direction can be individually set on the SwitchPilot 3 Servo. Digital mode is perfect for switching points or signals that should always remain in a fixed position. In proportional mode, the servo can move and stop in any position within the end positions "A" and "B". The servo only runs as long as the control panel sends a command. If you release the button, the servo stops. In this way, you can stop a servo in any desired position. The servo speed can be set individually. Proportional mode is ideal for (water) cranes or engine shed doors or any other application that requires intermediate positions. In addition to the end positions and rotation speeds, you can determine for each servo whether it should rock when it reaches the end position. Furthermore, to adapt to the various RC servos on the market, the generation of the servo pulse can be influenced or the power supply to each servo can be switched off individually. In this way, inexpensive so-called analog servos as well as modern digital servos (with microcontrollers) are optimally controlled.

Analog operation

The SwitchPilot 3 Servo has a special feature that can be used without a digital control center: If required, up to 16 buttons can be connected to switch the servos directly.

Setting

The SwitchPilot 3 Servo can be flexibly set either on the programming track with DCC control centers or on the main track with POM ("Programming on Main") or read out using RailCom® CVs. If required, it can also learn the addresses directly via a programming button. The easiest way to set up is of course with the integrated OLED display and the three input buttons: All (!) settings can be checked directly on the decoder and changed if required. "Programming" using your control center is not necessary. It really couldn't be easier. The ESU LokProgrammer can be used for firmware updates.

Protection

As with our locomotive decoders, the outputs of the SwitchPilot 3 Servo are also largely protected against overload. We want you to enjoy your decoder for as long as possible.

 

 

 

Characteristics:

Manufacturer:	ESU
Item number:	51832
number of pieces:	1 piece
EAN:	4044645518328
Product Type:	steering
track:	neutral
Connections::	Plug
length:	86mm
Width:	86mm
Height:	25mm
Operating modes:	MM, DCC
Weight:	7.8g
Age recommendation:	14 years and older
WEEE No.:	DE62103961
BattG registration number:	21002525