tams elektronik 40-03037-01 mc² Digitalzentrale Master Control 2 - Black Edition, Version V2-6

Are you looking for a versatile digital control center for your model railway control?

The tams elektronik 40-03037-01 mc² digital central unit Master Control 2 - Black Edition, Version V2-6 is an extensively equipped central unit for digital model railway operation. It is aimed at model railroaders who are looking for a powerful control center with many interfaces, several digital formats and an integrated booster. The Black Edition version V2-6 offers various technical adaptations and software enhancements that make it particularly flexible for use in layout operation.

An important feature of this version is the galvanically isolated LocoNet interface. In addition, the sockets for the track output have been made larger. This means that cables with a large cross-section can also be used for supplying power to systems of large nominal sizes without any problems. Additions to the software, for example the LocoControl as an additional virtual control unit, further expand the possibilities of this digital control center.

tams elektronik 40-03037-01 mc² Master Control 2 - Black Edition

The exact product designation is tams elektronik 40-03037-01 mc² digital central unit Master Control 2 - Black Edition, Version V2-6. The device supports the digital formats Motorola-I and Motorola-II, DCC according to NMRA and RCN standard as well as m3 for the control of mfx decoders. Feedback via m3 is not provided.

For the vehicle decoder addresses, the central unit offers 255 addresses from 1 to 255 in Motorola format. 10,239 addresses from 1 to 10,239 are available in DCC format. In m3 format, 16,384 vehicle decoder addresses are possible. This gives the digital central unit a wide range of options if different decoder formats are to be used on a layout.

Speed levels, functions and accessory decoders

The versatile equipment is also evident in the speed levels. Motorola supports 14 or 27 speed steps in variants a or b. DCC enables 14, 28 or 128 speed steps. With m3, 128 speed steps are available. This means that vehicles can be controlled appropriately depending on the format used.

In Motorola format, functions function and f1 to f4 are possible. In DCC format, f0 to f31 or f32.768 are specified. In m3 format, f0 and f1 to f14 are available. For accessory decoders, the central unit offers 1,020 addresses from 1 to 1,020 in Motorola format and 2,040 addresses from 1 to 2,040 in DCC format.

Feedback formats, RailCom and DCC-A

The tams elektronik mc² digital central unit Master Control 2 - Black Edition has an integrated global RailCom detector. The RailCom cutout on the integrated booster can be switched off. DCC-A is also supported. DCC-A enables the automatic registration of DCC vehicle decoders with the central unit.

The information provided states that the extension of the DCC format was available as a draft standard from the RailCommunity in November 2020 and is expected to be adopted in 2021. This information is adopted here unchanged from the information provided.

Power supply and connection options

The scope of delivery includes a 24 V / 6.67 A / 160 W switching power supply. This is used to supply the central unit and the tracks in the booster section of the integrated booster. The power supply is thus clearly indicated as part of the scope of delivery.

Several interfaces are available for connecting external control units. These include Märklin CAN bus via Mini-Din 10-pin, LocoNet via RJ 12, EasyNet via RJ 45, XpressNet via RJ 12 and rec or "Sniffer" via a 2-pin connection. LAN via RJ 45 is available as a computer interface.

Further interfaces are provided for power supply, main track and DCC programming track. There are also connections for an external booster, either Märklin-compatible or DCC-compliant. In addition, BiDiB via RJ 45 and s88 feedback modules via RJ 45 are supported in accordance with the s88-N standard. The maximum number is 64 s88 or s88-compatible modules with a total of 1,024 contacts.

Integrated booster for digital operation

The integrated booster offers a maximum output current of 6.5 A. The short-circuit sensitivity can be set in the range from 1 to 6.5 A, in steps of 0.5 A. The output voltage is 8 to 22 V digital voltage, regulated and adjustable in steps of 1 V. The output signal is symmetrical.

If you are looking for a digital central unit with many interfaces, broad format support and integrated booster, the tams elektronik 40-03037-01 mc² digital central unit Master Control 2 - Black Edition, Version V2-6 is a strong choice. Get this control center for your digital model railway control and create a versatile basis for your layout operation.

Features:

• Manufacturer: tams elektronik
• Item number: 40-03037-01
• Product name: mc² digital central unit Master Control 2 - Black Edition
• Version: V2-6
• LocoNet interface galvanically isolated
• Larger sockets for the track output
• Suitable for cables with a large cross-section for systems of large nominal sizes
• Software supplement: LocoControl as an additional virtual control unit
• Digital formats: Motorola-I and Motorola-II
• Digital format: DCC according to NMRA and RCN standard
• Digital format: m3 for controlling mfx decoders, no feedback signals
• Motorola vehicle decoder addresses: 255, from 1 to 255
• DCC vehicle decoder addresses: 10,239, from 1 to 10,239
• Vehicle decoder addresses m3: 16,384
• Motorola speed levels: 14 or 27, variant a or b
• DCC speed levels: 14, 28 or 128
• Speed levels m3: 128
• Motorola functions: function, f1 to f4
• DCC functions: f0 to f31 or f32.768
• Functions m3: f0, f1 to f14
• Motorola accessory decoder addresses: 1,020, from 1 to 1,020
• DCC accessory decoder addresses: 2,040, from 1 to 2,040
• RailCom: integrated global RailCom detector
• RailCom cutout can be switched off for the integrated booster
• DCC-A enables automatic registration of DCC vehicle decoders with the central unit
• Switching power supply included in the scope of delivery
• Switching power supply: 24 Volt / 6.67 A / 160 W
• Interface for external control units: Märklin CAN bus, Mini-Din 10-pin
• Interface for external control devices: LocoNet, RJ 12
• Interface for external control devices: EasyNet, RJ 45
• Interface for external control devices: XpressNet, RJ 12
• Interface for external control devices: rec / "Sniffer", 2-pin
• Computer interface: LAN, RJ 45
• Interfaces for power supply, main track and DCC programming track
• Interface for external booster, either Märklin-compatible or DCC-compliant
• BiDiB interface: RJ 45
• s88 feedback modules: RJ 45 according to standard s88-N
• Maximum 64 s88 or s88-compatible modules
• Up to 1,024 contacts via s88 modules
• Integrated booster
• Output current: maximum 6.5 A
• Short-circuit sensitivity: 1 to 6.5 A
• Short-circuit sensitivity adjustable in steps of 0.5 A
• Output voltage: 8 to 22 V digital voltage, regulated
• Output voltage adjustable in steps of 1 V
• Output signal: symmetrical

Specs:

• Gauge: All

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (1.72 MB)

Further links:

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CAUTION: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Danger of swallowing! Age recommendation from 14 years.