Help needed with resetting CV values

[Kelvin-1208155]

Hi, I have a Hornby Select (R8213) DCC controller. I have also purchased a locomotive, the decoder is not functioning properly and I would like to reset CV8 to value 8 (Factory defaults).

I have been trolling through Youtube videos, but have not yet found any help. Hopefully by joining this Forum there is an expert about who can help me.

Thank you

[Chrissaf]

To reset any decoder using the Hornby Select controller, it can ONLY be done if your Select has got the very latest version 1.6 [2.0] firmware. Writing to CVs including writing 8 to CV8 is not supported on Selects with firmware lower than 1.6.

The current installed firmware is displayed as the very first number to briefly appear on the Select screen as it is being powered up. Expect to see a number between 10 and 20. At the time of writing, the latest version is 1.6 [16] or 2.0 [20] - both the same. These latest versions completely transform the user experience of the Select controller and add the ability to write (not read) all CVs up to CV255. As well as access to the full F0 - F28 range of functions.

The upgrade charge is typically £15 plus your sending postage costs. You need to get a 'returns number' from Hornby Customer Services - see 'Contact Us' link at the very bottom of the page.

If you do arrange to get your Select firmware upgraded, then you will need both the Select version 1.5 full manual and the version 1.6 addendum manual. As the operation of your Select (how to use it) will be completely different in certain areas of operation compared to your current firmware version.

You can download these two manual PDFs from here:

R8213 Select DCC Controller – Hornby Support

and here

R8213 Select DCC Controller - Version 1.6 and 2.0 addendum – Hornby Support

If nothing appears to happen, check your nominated browser download folder for the files as they can download silently in the background.