Utility
Throttles UT1 & UT2
UT-1
Utility Throttle $79.95 msrp
UT-2
Utility Throttle $99.95 msrp
These simple, cost effective throttles feature one large knob for speed control and a direction switch for direction control. Great add on throttle for all Digitrax Starter Sets, especially Zephyrs!
Locomotives are selected with dial switches so that you can immediately see which loco is assigned to the throttle. Unique locomotive selection allows you to pick up running locomotives at their current speed.
Utility Throttles can control 4 functions. These throttles are perfect for casual users and for those who prefer a more "traditional" throttle.
Utility Throttle Features
- The Utility Throttles are LocoNet Throttles, designed to operate
on existing Digitrax LocoNet systems (Zephyr, DT200, DCS100 or Computer
Control). These throttles can acquire & run one locomotive or consist
(even the ones with four digit addresses). The user can control speed,
direction, & functions for these units. By pressing Run/Stop, the user
can stop the unit he is running but will not stop the whole layout.
- 128 speed step operation! You can select 14, 28, or 128 speed step
operation for each individual Digitrax or other compatible DCC decoder
when you program it so you don't have to sacrifice performance if you have
some decoders that have 128 speed steps & some that don't.
- LED indicators, selection knobs and large speed control knob show
throttle status at a glance & make operation easy.
- The large speed control knob gives incredibly fine speed control.
When you select a loco, if the speed control knob position does not match
the locomotive’s actual speed, the LED indicators will flash to let you
know that you need to match the speed control knob to the actual loco
speed before you lock on to that loco. Capable of controlling Dispatched
UniVersal or Basic Consists
- Control F0, F1, F2 & F3 from the keypad. These functions can
be used for lighting, sound, etc.
- Utility Throttles are set up for easy access to 2 digit addresses
00-98. Address 99 is set up so that you can use it to select locomotives
with 4 digit addresses. This gives you access to all 2-digit and 4 digit
DCC decoder addresses.
- Utility throttles operate without a battery. Because of this,
Utility Throttles will not work on LocoNet systems using stereo jacks as
plug ins. Digitrax will complete work on a battery pack for the Utility
Throttles later this year which will enable stereo jack operation of these
throttles.
- The UT-2 has programming capabilities that give you access to CV's
01-90. You can program address, start mid & max voltage, loadable
speed tables, acceleration, deceleration, FX effects and much more. The
UT-1 has no programming capability.
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This page last updated 10-07-03