ESU brand SwitchPilot 3 Plus 8-channel control module, part number 51831.
The SwitchPilot 3 Plus module is optimised for controlling turnouts, light signals, magnetic couplers, light bulbs or other actuators. An innovative operating concept consisting of an illuminated OLED display and three input buttons.
Operating modes:
The SwitchPilot 3 Plus is compatible with several protocols and can be used with central units based on the Märklin® Motorola® system (e.g. 6021, Central Station® or Mobile Station®) as well as DCC-compatible central units. Configuration can be carried out on both the main track and the programming track. Thanks to RailCom®, CVs can also be read.
Functionality:
The SwitchPilot 3 Plus can be powered either directly from the digital system or from an external DC or AC voltage source. It has a total of 16 transistor outputs, which are grouped into 8 output pairs 1 to 8. Each output pair contains two outputs (OutA and OutB) and can be individually configured for the desired application:
In pulse mode, the output is activated as soon as a switching command is received. As the output switches off automatically as soon as a time stored in the decoder is reached, solenoid accessories are prevented from burning out.
In momentary operation (K83 compatible) the output remains active as long as the control panel button is pressed. This mode of operation is suitable for point machines with limit switches or for decoupling channels.
In bistable continuous operation (k84 compatible), the two outputs are alternately activated and deactivated: When the first (red) button on the control panel is pressed, output Out A is activated. It remains active until the Out B output of the same button is pressed (green)
The output group is activated. Out A and Out B behave like a toggle switch.In alternating flashing mode, the Out A and Out B outputs of a pair of outputs are lit alternately with an adjustable flashing frequency. Alternating flashing is started with the "Right/Green" command on the assigned button and stopped again with the "Branch/Red" command. As an option, the output can also be slowly faded out (known as " zoom " for bulb simulation).
