2 Operation
In this chapter you will learn all about the
connection of the TURN-CONTROL to the
turntable and the operation of the equipment and
its various menu options. The individual functions
of the equipment will be slowly explained step by
step. The controller has been designed to give the
best possible operation with all types of
FLEISCHMANN electrical turntables. As a
minimum requirement, you will need:
1 turntable, either 6052 (C), 6152 (C), 6154 (C),
6651 (C), 6652, 6680 (C), 9152 (C), Märklin 7286
(3-rail AC operation).
Please Note: The "C" denotes turntables which
are fitted with switchable track ends at each end
of the bridge to turn the power on or off to the
lined up track exit. These can be easily identified
by the tiny isolating rail break at each end of the
turntable rails.
2.1 Connection to the layout
In principle, the TURN-CONTROL is suitable for
all model railway systems, whether, 2-rail or 3-
rail. We will separate the 2-rail systems into
analog (= standard DC operation) and digital
operation. Although you can use TURN-
CONTROL with the various digital control
systems, (also FMZ, Selectrix, etc.) "remote
control" (from a central digital controller) is only
possible with DCC and LocoNet.
For DCC digital control, there are two possible
variations for you to select: On one hand, all
control commands can be carried out using track
conection to the TURN-CONTROL, or on the
other, you can use the LocoNet connection
(= independent of rail connection) for this task.
This requires an awareness of the function
methods of the relevant digital controller.
It’s the same for all current systems: simply
make the connections.
First of all, insert the 7-pole plug into its locating
socket on the TURN-CONTROL. Connect up the
wires onto the 7-pole plug (see Fig. 2).
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