Basic Functions and Connections
1
Large display with high-
resolution color screen
including a touchscreen –
all functions can be
controlled with a tap of
your finger.
2
The track diagram is at
the center of the CS3
and provides the most
important information
about the current status
of your layout.
3
Two locomotive controllers
(left and right) are visible in
the basic setting.
4
The central Stop button serves simultaneously
as „Emergency Off" – in critical train operating
situations probably the most important function
on the Central Station 3.
Output
Mobile Station
Slot for a chip card
with locomotive data
Output
Slot for
Mobile Station
SD memory card
(max. 32 GB)
The speed can also be controlled by means of the
control knob. The change is displayed visually in the
vertical bar chart (green).
Connection for
USB connections
network / PC
for data exchange
Speaker /
headphone
USB connection for
Märklin CAN
connection
loading devices
Bus output
(9-conductor)
5
The change area: From here,
you can get to the different
basic menus. Tap on one item
and the new menu appears.
6
Practical: The speed can now
be controlled by wiping your
The CS3 plus also has
finger across a vertical bar
a direct S88 connection
chart.
on the underside.
7
The functions for individual
locomotives are displayed in
rows of eight positions each.
They can be activated with a
tap of your finger.
8
Märklin CAN
Connection for
Bus input
switched mode
(6-conductor)
power pack
Märklin device
connection
(7-conductor)
Main track
Programming track
Slot for a chip card
with locomotive data
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