Walthers Cornerstone Turntable Advanced Control Module for DCC Operation - 933-2321

Walthers Cornerstone Turntable Advanced Control Module for DCC Operation - 933-2321 expands the operating possibilities of compatible Walthers Cornerstone Motorized Turntables with DCC, serial UART, keypad, pushbutton, and rotary selector control options. Designed for modelers who want more advanced control of an HO or N scale engine terminal, the module can function as a stationary DCC decoder without requiring CV programming and can also be incorporated into custom turntable control panels. Browse the complete Walthers Cornerstone model railroad buildings and structures collection for additional railroad structures, turntables, and accessories.

The Advanced Control Module connects to the control system used by compatible current-generation Cornerstone motorized turntables. When connected to DCC track power, the module translates accessory commands into turntable track selections, allowing the bridge head or tail to be directed to programmed tracks. A simple learn mode is used to assign decoder addresses, eliminating the need for traditional CV settings or decoder programming.

Add Advanced DCC Control to a Walthers Cornerstone Turntable

The Walthers Cornerstone Advanced Control Module provides several independent control and automation options for compatible motorized turntables:

• Designed for advanced control of compatible Walthers Cornerstone Motorized Turntables
• DCC control using stationary decoder protocols
• No CV programming required for DCC operation
• Simple learn mode for assigning DCC accessory addresses
• Supports DCC decoder addresses from 1 through 2044
• Numeric keypad control capability
• Individual button-per-track control capability
• Rotary selector switch control capability
• Control box emulation capability
• Serial Rx/Tx UART port
• Serial control can be integrated with devices such as Arduino or Raspberry Pi
• Provides digital outputs for a remote two-digit track display
• Provides outputs for controlling track-power relays
• Can selectively control power to service tracks with suitable relays
• Can be installed under layout benchwork or inside a custom control panel
• Includes Advanced Control Module circuit board
• Includes connection cable
• Complete instructions included
• Module measures 2-3/4 x 4-3/16" (70 x 107mm)

The module gives modelers flexibility to operate a turntable from a DCC throttle or build a customized engine-terminal control system. Pushbuttons, selector switches, numeric keypads, external displays, and compatible microcontrollers can be incorporated depending on the desired level of automation. Its track-power outputs can also be used with suitable relay hardware to automatically control power to selected turntable service tracks.

Compatible Walthers Cornerstone Motorized Turntables

The Advanced Control Module 933-2321 is designed specifically for the current Cornerstone turntable control system and is compatible with the HO Scale 90' Motorized Turntable 933-2860, HO Scale 110' Motorized Turntable 933-2851, HO Scale 130' Motorized Turntable 933-2859, and N Scale 130' Motorized Turntable 933-2618. Walthers notes that this module is not compatible with earlier turntables using the older control system.

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