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TCS UWT-50 'Universal WiFI Throttle'

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The UWT-50 Universal WiFi Throttle is the new standard in utility WiFi control for model railroads. This throttle brings a new level of ergonomic comfort and operational convenience to a smaller, more affordable package than the UWT-100. Instead of spending time with your head in a manual trying to understand your throttle, the intuitive interface of the UWT-50 allows you to focus on the important things - operating and enjoying your trains!

Engineered to work with most current DCC systems, and increase adoption and use of LCC, this throttle relies on the robust and universal standard of WiFi communication and leaves outdated control systems behind. The UWT-50 can be conveniently updated from the comfort of your own home, meaning you'll always have access to the newest features and your handheld won't quickly pass out of date. We are confident that the UWT-50 will quickly become your favorite throttle to use!

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UWT-50 List of Features:

Large, Full-text Screen

1.42" x 0.92" LCD screen with white backlight. Brightness is entirely adjustable for a variety of operating conditions.

Programmable Buttons

Two buttons on the face of the throttle, as well as two multi-position switches on the side (8 total) can be reassigned to control many functions. Examples include dynamic braking, manual notching, and more! Higher-numbered functions are now a simple button press or switch flick away!

Battery Power

The UWT-50 is powered by two double a (AA) batteries, and support multiple chemistries including recharge-able, such as Alkaline, NiMH, LiPo, NiCd, and more! An easily-accessible battery compartment allows for quick, on-the-fly replacements so you're never stuck in a sticky situation waiting for your throttle to charge! (The yard master won't be happy to hear about that!)

The UWT-50 lets you focus on what matters - running trains!

Multiple Connection Modes

You can connect to any DCC system using the WiThrottle protocol or a system-specific WiFi device, or communicate directly with your LCC network in LCC mode.

In-Throttle Consisting

Consisting doesn’t have to be difficult, intimidating, or complicated. The UWT50 features a simple consisting interface where users can make, modify, and break up consists in mere seconds.

Yard Mode

Yard Mode is an innovative, TCS exclusive feature designed for switching operations and control. Perfect for spicing up repetitive yard moves!

Full-Text Menus

Menus present all options in full words and phrases. No guess work or manuals needed!

Help Text

Use the [?] button on the keypad in any menu to access help text for that menu item. The throttle will call up a relevant part of the manual or simple description of the selected operation. Help is always one button press away!

Easily Update-able Update throttle software and add new features to your handheld from the comfort of your own home.

Flashlight

The UWT-50 unit comes equipped with two bright white LED's that can be activated at any timehandy for finding those dropped screws and lost detail parts, decoupling during nighttime operations, and ventures under dark, cavernous benchwork!

TCS manufacture of the highest quality DCC Decoders and Control Systems for Model Railroads in Pennsylvania USA. Read and see more here: https://www.tcsdcc.com/uwt-50 https://www.youtube.com/@TCSDCC/videos

Layout Command Control - Model Railroad Communications Technology of the Future!

LCC stands for “Layout Command Control.”

LCC is first and foremost a protocol - a way that systems on your layout can talk to each-other and share information.

LCC can be used for controlling the functions on your layout such as block detection, signals systems and CTC/PTC, structure lighting, and much more!

Adding LCC to your layout relieves much of the strain on your DCC system by allowing it to focus exclusively on operating your locomotives while LCC handles the rest.

The LoDi-Con, our new hand controller from Lokstoredigital, Germany, info@lokstoredigital.de

Equipped with a high-quality touch display and a handy rotary control, the LoDi-Con is unbeatable in its handling.

It can connect to the complete Lodi system and can communicate with a Z21, as well as a CS2 and CS3.

The integrated dual WLAN antenna enables very good reception and can therefore also be used outdoors without any problems. The LoDi-Con A has a built-in rechargeable battery that offers troublefree operation under continuous load of up to 10 hours. Since the LoDi-Con has WLAN and it can be easily integrated into your home network or even communicate directly with control centers if they have an integrated WLAN module, the possibilities for integrating it are great. You can be connected to up to five panels at the same time. There are already some common protocols available and. we work daily to support more manufacturers. So far the following devices can be connected to the LoDi-Con: LoDi Rector LoDi

The LoDi-Con can already communicate with a large number of model railway control software products. We continue to work closely with the manufacturers to be able to implement even more functionality in the LoDi-Con.

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