Bomp Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) I have had my Hornby Select disconnected for a few weeks while I reconfigure my layout. Yesterday, I got to the stage where I could run a train to test some track. I put a chip in my new (second hand) 350, and as soon as I plugged the controller in, the train set off at full speed, and Emergency Stop didn't work. Fortunately, my son caught it before it dived off the end at the open section. I tried changing the chip address, and tried another loco, with all the same problems. It only makes the trains go in one direction, no matter which way I select on the controller. What has happened and can I sort it? I have had the Select for about 14 years and only updated any software once when I sent it back to Hornby and they located a stray wire shorting the track connectors. Edited March 18, 2019 by Bomp To add a little more information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2019 What decoders are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 45 minutes ago, RedgateModels said: What decoders are you using? Mainly Gaugemaster, as that's what my local shop has. Some Hornby I think. It's a while since I fitted some of the older ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2019 hmm ok not TCS, which I know misbehave with the Select. I'd check your controller is ok by connecting it to a short bit of separate track from your layout and seeing how the locos behave. You could have a short that is sending things astray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokebox Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 First thing I'd do is reset the Select. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted March 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) On 18/03/2019 at 15:51, smokebox said: First thing I'd do is reset the Select. Good point 🙂 Edited July 29, 2022 by RedgateModels 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 I’ll try that when I get home from work. Thanks. I’ll also put blocks on each end of the running line before I put any power through it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelrow Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hi, if it was mine, i would send it to Hornby, for updating, Its £15, and they pay return postage, There have been several updates, including the latest, that extends suond functions. When you first turn it on, it shows version, and i imagine, yours is now, well out of date. Had both of mine done recently, well worth it. john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold traction Posted March 18, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 18, 2019 I would also turn off DC running to be on the safe side:- Quote How to switch OFF Analogue/DC locomotive Support 1. Press and hold the “STOP” button + < + > for 1 second.The LCD display will display “C5” (Command Station). 2. Press “FUNCTION” to toggle between C5 (Control Station) and HC (Hand Controller) modes. Ensure C5 is shown. 3. Press “SELECT” to select C5 mode. The LCD will flash twice and display “0”. 4. Press “FUNCTION” to toggle between 0 (enable) and -0 (disable) to enable/disable analogue locomotive modes. 5. Press “SELECT” to confirm your choice. The RED LED will fash 5 times to confirm the settings. The LCD will display “03”. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) If you intend to send it back for updating ask them if it will get v1.6 as it was said at the Scottish Show that Hornby were gearing up for a campaign. v1.6 will allow you to change CVs and thus reset a decoder. There are changes to overload handling and emergency stops methodology. Well worth waiting for. There is a post in the Hornby Forum DCC section about a Select having problems with an ESUv5.0 decoder which a Select reset fixed. Edit - v1.6 also disables DC running as default. Edited March 19, 2019 by RAF96 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold traction Posted March 19, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 19, 2019 Apparently V1.6 firmware will not be available until August/September time when I asked HH the other day. Cheers Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Thanks all. I'll try things when I get home today, unless the people of Guernsey misbehave today like they did yesterday, and made me late home from work! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, traction said: Apparently V1.6 firmware will not be available until August/September time when I asked HH the other day. Obviously phasing it in with release of the Select-a-Link PC interface cable. Pity as it is a good standalone improvement. Edited March 20, 2019 by RAF96 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 I’ve reset it, but I’ve just found that I changed the feed wires to the layout so I can’t just plug it back in! Shouldn’t take long to fix then I can test it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 18/03/2019 at 18:05, yelrow said: Hi, if it was mine, i would send it to Hornby, for updating, Its £15, and they pay return postage, There have been several updates, including the latest, that extends suond functions. When you first turn it on, it shows version, and i imagine, yours is now, well out of date. Had both of mine done recently, well worth it. john Mine says 14... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Resetting didn’t work. Neither did the DC thing. I’ll get on to Hornby and play on DC for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomp Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Also thank you all for your suggestions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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