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Control Unit: Digital Control Unit
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The Digital Control Unit is a small box with a short cable that plugs into a digital connector on the LabPro or CBL. An external power supply is required (not included). Most people will use the CBL power supply or the Vernier AC Adapter, but batteries or other power supplies can be used. Inside the DCU are visible LEDs that indicate the status of the six output lines. A socket is provided for connecting electronic devices that you build. A cable with bare wires on one end is provided for your first projects.
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The Control Unit is the heart of the Digital System. Only one is required for a layout and other control devices plug into it. The Control Unit receives its power from a transformer by means of the yellow (labeled "L") wire and the brown (labeled "O") wire. Any transformer will work as long as it has a 16 volt fixed AC output, but one that supplies 42 watts, as the 6001 Märklin transformer does, would be best. Transformers that give more than 50 watts would not be any more productive since the Control Unit will not output more than 50 watts. The control panels will take about 8 watts to run and each of the engines take no more than 10 watts, so larger layouts will require an additional Booster to power them.
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The Digital Control Unit (DCU) gives you an easy way to use LabPro, CBL 2™, or original CBL™ digital ports for exciting, do-it-yourself projects. It allows you to provide useful current (up to 600 mA) for controlling electrical devices. Using the DCU and simple programs, you can control motors, lamps, LEDs, buzzers, stepper motors, and other DC devices. You can even develop more elaborate projects, such as robots or automated scientific apparatus. The most exciting DCU projects involve combining sensors with control.
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Comverge's standard Load Control switch is the Digital Control Unit (DCU™). Containing many features designed to meet the needs of various program goals and configurations, the DCU offers a wide range of functionality – from individual addressing to Adaptive Algorithms. Compatible with virtually all air conditioning units, and configurable for hot water heaters, pool pumps, and other auxiliary appliances, the DCU is easy to install and extremely reliable.
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The Company's first large size TV will be a 20-inch TV/DVD combo unit, with built-in DVD player and remote control. There will ... be a full entertainment system with DVD, Model DV-1100, a shelf system with tuner and 5 mini-cube speakers and subwoofer, 180-watts total power output, Dolby AC3 and DTS and DVD (Digital Theater System).
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Mixed Digital and conventional layouts are no longer permitted with the 6021 Control Unit and 6095 decoders. Running a locomotive from a digital section of track to a conventional section may damage the electronic components.
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