RB01

Throttle Network:

NCE: RB01

Summary: The RB01is designed to work with the RU01-pro to eliminate the need for tethered operation of an NCE Pro Cab. All present and planned features of the cab are usable while untethered from the cab bus.

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DCC Category Throttle Network
Manufacturer	NCE
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Product Manual URL	External Product Link
Has computer interface
Firmware Upgrade Possible
Predecessor
Successor	5240023
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History

This device has been discontinued.

Description

Features

No annoying delay after turning your speed knob. Speed changes instantly!
Handles up to 48 cabs.
Add wireless capability to your NCE powered layout
Two way communication with the cab
All features of your Cabs are available without plugging in
Just plug it in - no soldering!
Cabs automatically switchover to bus power when plugged in
Graceful degradation of operation when approaching maximum range

The adapter is battery powered and will supply power for both cab operation and the adapter itself. Although the RU01-Pro adapter is designed to operate at any voltage from 8 to 16 volts we recommend plugging it into the 12 volt DC cab bus. The transmitter power of the RB01 is 250µWatts. Watts.

By comparison your cell phone can put out 3 Watts or 12,000 times the power of the ProCab.

The RB01 operates in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) band at 916.5 Megahertz (Mhz).

Installation

Just plug it in to the NCE Cab Bus.

Operation

Operation is automatic when connected to the NCE cab bus. There are no adjustments or other installation required.

LED Activity

The LED on side of the RB01 flickers every time it communicates with a wireless cab. A regular low intensity ‘pulse’ indicates it is receiving status updates from cabs. The messages are very short so the intensity of the flash is low. The flashing will intensify when the base station is attempting to send updates to ProCab LCD displays. These message are quite long (2-8 times longer) compared to cab status updates so they result on 2-8 times brighter flashes of the LED.

Priority is placed on commands from the cab to the base station. When approaching the maximum range of the cab, updates to the LCD display will lag behind the commands being sent to the base. If the base station is not able to complete sending display updates it will attempt a re-send 16 times before giving up. The base station LEDs flash brightly when it is trying to send display update information.

RB01 FAQs

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