Central Station 3 plus
As a multi-protocol controller, the Central Station 3 plus with its high resolution, modern color touch screen, 2 locomotive controllers as well as a built-in central track diagram control board offers the possibility of simple, easy control of locomotives and of the entire layout. The Central Station 3 plus is only to be used in conjunction with the MÄRKLIN switched mode power packs. It is not compatible with MÄRKLIN transformers. A switched mode power pack is not included with the Central Station 3 plus.
Most Important Facts
| Article No. | 60216 |
|---|---|
| Kind | Controlling Accessories |
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Highlights
- Digital multiple protocol controller (mfx, mfx+, DCC, Motorola).
- High resolution, modern color touch screen.
- Built-in, central track diagram control board.
- Housing with a central stop button and 2 rotary knobs, all three of rugged industrial quality.
- Up to 32 controllable locomotive functions.
- 2 built-in locomotive card readers.
- Built-in speaker.
- Built-in SD card slot.
- Built-in, powerful Booster.
- Output: 3.0 amps when used with a Märklin 60 watt / 50 watt switched mode power pack for H0 and N Gauge.
- Output: 5.0 amps when used with a Märklin 100 watt switched mode power pack exclusively for 1 Gauge and LGB.
- Up to 320 Motorola and 2,048 DCC solenoid items can be controlled.
- Route control (including shuttle train control).
- 2 USB hosts such as for mouse, keyboard, USB stick, etc., and 1 USB charging socket.
- Direct connections for 2 Mobile Stations and a Bus expansion device.
- Built-in s88 connection.
- Connections for network, external speakers, Märklin Bus.
- Expansions can be connected by means of the Märklin Bus.
- Central Station 3 plus is multiple device capable.
- For more technical info, see => our guide.
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Product description
As a multi-protocol controller, the Central Station 3 plus with its high resolution, modern color touch screen, 2 locomotive controllers as well as a built-in central track diagram control board offers the possibility of simple, easy control of locomotives and of the entire layout.
Up to 32 functions can be controlled on locomotives, and up to 320 Motorola or 2,048 DCC solenoid items can be controlled among accessories.
In addition, the Central Station 3 plus has 2 built-in locomotive card readers (for saving locomotive data on a locomotive card or for fast call-up of the locomotive by plugging in the locomotive card), an SD card slot for expanded storage as well as a built-in speaker for playing back typical model railroad sounds.
A powerful booster is built in to provide power to the layout with current for trains and for accessories.
Die Central Station 3 plus is multiple device capable, i.e. several Central Station 3 plus (60216) units can be operated together on a layout with the optional cable (60123). Additional locomotive controllers, additional Layouts, and Keyboards expand the operation of the layout whereby joint and separate configurations can be maintained in the Central Station 3 plus for the layout areas to be controlled.
The Central Station 3 plus has a built-in s88 connection, 2 built-in USB hosts (such as for a mouse, keyboard, USB stick), a USB charging socket, a network connection for communication with a PC, connections for 2 Mobile Stations, a connection for external speakers as well as others for the Märklin Bus system. Load capacity at the feeder track: max. 5 amps, load capacity at the programming track: max. 1.2 amps. Max. output:
- 5.0 amps when using a Märklin 100 watt switched mode power pack exclusively with 1 Gauge and LGB.
- 3.0 amps when used with a Märklin 60 watt / 50 watt switched mode power pack with H0 and N Gauge. The Central Station 3 plus is only to be used in conjunction with MÄRKLIN switched mode power packs. It is not compatible with MÄRKLIN transformers. Please make sure that the wire cross section for your wiring is at least 0.5 square millimeters / 20 gauge or larger!).
A switched mode power pack is not included with the Central Station 3 plus.
Dimensions 320 x 195 x 80 mm / 12-5/8" x 7-11/16" x 3-1/8".Find more Märklin explanation videos on our YouTube Channel
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Publications
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