Connections
The Central Station has different possibilities on the back for connections.
Power: This socket is used to connect the Central Station to
the transformer. Please note that the power output of the transformer
connected to the Central Station is critical for the power available in
the track.
Track Connection: A track for running trains and a programming track
can be connected to the Central Station. The power available in these
tracks depends on the transformer being used. You can read the load for
each of these connections under "Setup" in the window "Info". Special connections
Aux: This socket is not being used at present. It is intended for expansion steps later on.
60173: A Booster 60173 can be
connected here to supply power to other areas of track. The 60173
Booster sends the Central Station data about the load on the area of
track connected to it (Booster) via this connection. You can read this
data under "Setup" in the window "Info".
Please note that the different areas of track must be separately electrically from each other.
USB: This is socket common on computers for connecting USB memory devices, a mouse, or a keyboard.
Sx: This socket is not being used at present. It is intended for expansion steps later on.
In: With this socket the Cental Station can be connected as an auxiliary controller to another Central Station.
Out: A Central Station can be connected to this socket as an auxiliary controller or a Terminal 60125 can be connected here too.
Network: The Central Station has an Ethernet connection. You
can connect the Central Station via this connection directly to a
computer network. The Central Station will download updates from the
Internet using this connection.
When the Central Station is to be linked to the Internet using this
connection, please note that the necessary releases must be set up in
the firewall for your network.
Speaker: A headset or active box speakers can be connected
to this socket. The Central Station can then put out sounds via this
socket. At the present time the Central Station does not have any
sounds, so this socket is currently not being used.
There are two more possibilities for connections on the underside of the Central Station.
S88: The S88 feedback module is connected here.
Booster: This socket is for the connection from the 6015 or 6017 Booster.