50310 - Cab Control Digital System

ESU Cab Control Digital System

Since smart phones with touch screens have almost completely replaced the conventional mobile phone, model train enthusiasts and manufacturers face the question how to employ more powerful devices for controlling model trains. As a result of this, many apps have been developed lately, which can be uploaded onto your mobile phone and used for running your trains.

This concept, however, has one disadvantage, namely that smart phones have not been primarily designed for running model trains. Due to the lack of suitable input elements the operator is forced to spend most of the time looking at the display. The limits become quickly obvious so we at ESU had a look at the question on how to utilize the advantages of the smart phone technology and combine it with the needs of model train enthusiasts.

It is with great joy that we now present the results of our considerations. With the new ESU CabControl DCC system you have wireless control of your locomotives, accessories and routes simply by Wi-Fi!

With the 50310 CabControl Integrated Control Unit, advanced model railroading is as simple as ever. With our new system, you have full control over your locomotives, switches and signals just at the tap of a finger. The unit communicates with our Mobile Control II Wireless Controller via wireless LAN. The CabControl’s integrated 7 Amp booster also allows it to power even larger layouts with ease. LokSound decoders equipped with RailComPlus® even register automatically with the system! Running trains has finally caught up with the technology of today!

CabControl - Integrated Control Unit

ESU’s “North American” System

This system was specially developed for use in North America and Australia.

• American and Australian locomotive icons (along with European Icons)

• Easy Consisting for multiple unit lash-ups using drop down menus

• Wireless walk around system making it easy to follow your train on a large layout.

Technical Specification

CabControl Features

• All DCC modes (14, 28, 128 speed steps) Long and short addresses

• Over 16,000 locomotives can be arranged and controlled

• Up to 28 functions per locomotive

• All Scales can be used with the CabControl system with the variable voltage 7Amp Power Supply

   

Built-in WLAN Access Point

• Creates a unique Wifi-Network for your Mobile Control II Wireless throttles

• Supports at least 32 Mobile Control II Wireless ControllersCompliant with all relevant IEEE WLAN standards. Suitable for use in America and Europe

• The CabControl features a LAN port to connect the box to your home network.

• Via the home network, the CabControl can be connected to Model RailRoad Control Software.

“ECoSlink” port

• For easy connection with our ESU boosters, CabControl supports ECoSlink, a high speed, CAN based bus system.

The CabControl built-in booster has so much power that, in most cases, you don‘t need additional ones.

Hook Up

Hook up is simple with the CabControl system. All you have to do is plug the 7 Amp power supply into the CabControl box and then hook up your CabControl box to your track for track power and its ready to go!  The wireless controllers automatically connect to the system via WLAN. 

Protection

Each CabControl system meets the relevant requirements regarding safety and operation on a layout: The track outlet is protected against overload as well as short circuits. Each CabControl system can differentiate between a “genuine” short, and a momentary current drain when passing over switches or gaps. We place value on the indestructibility of the device, just like we do with our mobile decoders.