NCE Cab06 or Cab06p

[ELTEL]

Am I correct in assuming that you do not have the macro or accessory function on the above NCE handsets.

 

Thanks

 

Terry  

[BromsMods]

No, both options are available by keeping the SHIFT/ESC key pressed down and then press the SELECT key twice to access an accessory or press three times to select the macro you want to initiate.

[ELTEL]

Hi John

 

Thanks

 

Yes that seems to work ok , but a bit hit and miss.

 

I have a second back up master controller.

 

Could I set that up and use it as a second controller using the macro & accessory buttons ?

 

Terry 

[BromsMods]

Yes.  Just check that your second controller (the slave) has a different throttle address to the main controller.  Are you using a PowerCab or PowerPro system?

[ELTEL]

Hi John

 

Its a Power Cab

 

Its used on my other layout and may have different macro programmed into it.

 

If its acting as a slave controller will  it use the macro in the master.

 

Would it be best used with the curly 4 wire cable 

 

Terry 

[BromsMods]

Yes, if used as a slave (using the curly cable) it will access macros from the PowerCab controlling throttle (which is also the command station).  Assuming the slave throttle is also a PowerCab you will need to change its cab address to 3 when used in this way. When you want to use it as a PowerCab again you will have to set the cab address back to 2.

[ELTEL]

Thank you for confirming my thoughts.

 

I will try it this afternoon 

 

Terry 

[ELTEL]

Hi John

 

All works a treat, many thanks for all your help.

 

Kind regards
 

Terry 

[ELTEL]

I found a issue this evening  when switched on after tea for which I have found the solution.

 

The slave handset needs to be unplugged on powering up the system, then plugged in.

 

You live and learn.

 

Terry 

[BromsMods]

13 hours ago, ELTEL said:

I found a issue this evening  when switched on after tea for which I have found the solution.

 

The slave handset needs to be unplugged on powering up the system, then plugged in.

 

You live and learn.

 

Terry 

 

Sorry Terry. I had forgotten about that......

[ELTEL]

On 05/10/2022 at 10:04, BromsMods said:

No, both options are available by keeping the SHIFT/ESC key pressed down and then press the SELECT key twice to access an accessory or press three times to select the macro you want to initiate.

I think it is easier for all the operators to use my second recoded power cab hand unit as then all  buttons are the same on each controller.

 

I will probably sell the NCE 06 hand unit.

 

Terry