Lynrob Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Hi I am having a problem with programming a Hornby Point and Accessory Decoder R8247 also the point motor R8243 surface mounted. Think I have too much information and getting a bit confused with everything can anyone help with some easy to follow advise Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Would be useful to know which controller you are using?However, in general, you do it by:connecting the input to the programming trackprogram the group address to port 1 which automatically programs the other portsexample 1 - program 1 to port 1 and ports will be 1,2,3,4example 2 - program 2 to port 1 and ports will be 5,6,7,8 etcBut it comes pre-programmed to ports 1-4 so no programming needed if you have one only 8247, just use as is out of the box.Except, if using a Select, it only allows port numbers 61-99. So you will have to program 61 to port 1. Make sure it is the only thing connected to or running on the track when you do so, either by removing everything else or connecting the Select directly to the decoder rather than the track. Point motors - no programming needed. Just connect correctly to a port. Make sure you correctly identify the common connection as per instructions. If you get that wrong, it will throw one way but not the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynrob Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 Sorry forgot to include controller, using Hornby Elite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynrob Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 I have 5 turnouts so will have 2 Points decoders (R8247). From the info you gave me guess program the second decoder 2. Thank you very much for that, Regardss Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 If any two points are paired as in a station bus stop layby or cross-over loop to loop then you can wire them both into one port and get away with only needing one R8247.Other accessory decoders are available for a similar cost which are self learning and much easier to use as they do not need to be programmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynrob Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thank yopu very much for yuor help with the problem i am having. Best wishes Regards Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynrob Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thank yopu very much for yuor help with the problem i am having. Best wishes Regards Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynrob Posted November 17, 2022 Author Share Posted November 17, 2022 Thank yopu very much for yuor help with the problem i am having. Best wishes Regards Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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