HORNBY DIGITAL DECODER R8249

R8249 Locomotive DecoderThe R8249 NMRA Certificated decoder is capable of picking up™ the control signals from the Select™ and the Elite™ or any other digital system and converting them into actions which includes moving forward and reversing at a determined speed, stopping and starting and in some instances if fitted, switching the locomotive™s lights on and off. The Hornby R8249 decoder is also capable of keeping the locomotive running at a set speed no matter what gradients the model encounters.Many newly designed locomotives have a socket positioned internally to accommodate the decoder, however, some do not and the basic instructions are included with the Select™ as well as the Elite™ and go someway to illustrate how to fit the decoder to those locomotives that do not have a decoder socket.Load compensation (Back EMF):Locomotive will run at a consistent speed either on the flat or on gradients.Adjustable acceleration and deceleration.Selectable for operation with 14, 28 or 128 speed steps:The greater the number of speed steps the smoother the acceleration.All Hornby decoders are factory set at 128 steps.Four On/Off function outputs:Two of the function outputs are dedicated for the direction of lights front and rear.Overload cutout:The Hornby decoder is rated at a 500mA continuous current and 1 Amp for a short period. Should this be exceeded then the decoder will overload and cut out.This action protects not only damage to the decoder but also the locomotive.Analogue operation:Locomotives fitted with a Hornby decoder can be operated on an analogue system but without the benefits of digital control. (Not Recommended)Dimensions:17mm x 10mm x 3.5mm