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leahcim		#1 Posted : 07 September 2014 01:30:32(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 12/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 40 Location: QUEENSLAND, BRISBANE		Hi all, new here. I think I was a member some time back but can't remember old login details so started fresh. I did a search of the forums first to see if this question has been asked before but couldn't find any. As a digital ignoramus (at least when it comes to MRR) I would like to know a little about the infrared controller being supplied with some of the current digital starter sets. 1. Where is the receiver located for the infrared communication. In the powerpack, loco or feeder track or somewhere else? 2. What are the limitations with the device as far as loco, functions and track control? I could just wait for my new catalogue to arrive and hopefully find the information in there but I'm sure you don't mind answering this innocent enough question. leahcim (michael spelt backwards)


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Danlake		#2 Posted : 07 September 2014 05:49:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,571		Hi Michael, Welcome back to the forum! I am sure someone will be able to answer your question soon. Brgds - Lasse
		Digital 11m2 layout / C (M&K) tracks / Era IV / CS3 60226 / Train Controller Gold 9 with 4D sound. Mainly Danish and German Locomotives.


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H0		#3 Posted : 07 September 2014 07:30:19(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/02/2004(UTC) Posts: 15,262 Location: DE-NW		Hi, Michael! Originally Posted by: leahcim 1. Where is the receiver located for the infrared communication. In the powerpack, loco or feeder track or somewhere else? In the feeder track. Originally Posted by: leahcim 2. What are the limitations with the device as far as loco, functions and track control? It's Märklin, so there are no limit. Four loco addresses, five functions per loco, power output should be enough for two trains (three may run or may lead to overload - depends on the trains). Originally Posted by: leahcim I could just wait for my new catalogue to arrive and hopefully find the information in there Very optimistic view. Märklin economize the information in the catalogue.
		Regards Tom --- "In all of the gauges, we particularly emphasize a high level of quality, the best possible fidelity to the prototype, and absolute precision. You will see that in all of our products." (from Märklin New Items Brochure 2015, page 1) ROFLBTCUTS


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Renato		#4 Posted : 07 September 2014 10:02:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 19/03/2004(UTC) Posts: 976 Location: Gorizia, Italy		Hi Michael, Welcome back to the forum from me too. As Tom has already answered, the receiver for the infrared communication is located on the feeder track and is visible from the outside: a transparent plastic bubble is located on the top of the feeder track in order to receive the infrared signal from all the directions. Cheers Renato


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leahcim		#5 Posted : 07 September 2014 10:40:24(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 12/08/2014(UTC) Posts: 40 Location: QUEENSLAND, BRISBANE		Thanks for the welcome guys and thanks for the explanation Tom. Shame about the catalogue they use to be so informative. I've only bought 1 in the last 14 years but have from 1979 to 2000 complete.


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