Utility Throttle (UT6)
Throttle:
Digitrax: Utility Throttle (UT6)Summary: Small throttle with a display screen and infrared capability. Requires a UR90, UR91, or UR92 for infrared functionality. On compatible radio models (UT6D/UT6DE), requires UR92 or UR93 for radio functionality. Can access 9000+ locomotives and 2000+ turnout decoder addresses.
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| Manufacturer | Digitrax
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| MSRP | 115.00 USD117.07 EUR <br />102.43 GBP <br />173.80 AUD <br />155.15 CAD <br /> |
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UT6 |
| Common Name | Utility Throttle |
| Product information
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| Product URL | External Product Link |
| Product Manual URL | External Product Link |
| Product Manual File | File Link |
| Product Specifications File | File Link |
| Year Released | 2020/10
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| Has computer interface | None |
| Firmware Upgrade Possible | Yes |
| Predecessor | UT4 |
| Connection Details
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| Throttle Connection Methods | Infrared, Wired |
| Infrared Requirements | UR90, UR91, UR92 |
| Radio Requirements | UR92, UR93 |
| Power method | Battery, Wired |
| Display screen size | 1.5 |
| DCC Features
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| Can control stationary decoders | Yes |
| Max Number of Controllable Functions | 29 |
History
Replaces the UT4 throttle.
Description
This throttle can operate wirelessly using infrared light in simplex mode. For infrared communication (UT6D/UT6DE), a compatible infrared receiver such as the UR90, UR91, or UR92 attached to the LocoNet throttle network is required. If using radio communication (UT6D/UT6DE), UR92 or UR93 is required. When operating wireless, the cord can be detached.
When operating in wireless mode outdoors, radio communications are required as infrared is unreliable and/or unusable when outdoors.
Among the many improvements over the UT4 throttle is how it's powered when operating wirelessly. Previous generates used a 9V battery nonrechargeable battery, and the throttle had no power switch. This version is powered by 3x AA batteries, or using Digitrax BP600MH battery pack that is rechargeable. There is a power on/off switch, so no more flipping batteries around to save battery life in previous generations.
The addition of the display screen supports additional features and better confirmation of status.
For duplex radio operations, see UT6D or UR6DE for Europe. The use of radio is required for wireless outdoor operations because infrared will not work outdoors in the daytime.
Features
- Primary or Extended addressing
- Access to over 9000 loco addresses
- 1.5" LCD Screen
- Numeric keys to quickly select locomotives or turnouts.
- Fine speed control knob
- Forward/Reverse toggle
- On/Off Switch, uses AA or BP600MH batteries
- 29 Functions
- Over 2000 accessory decoder addresses
- Locomotive recall feature
Options
The following customisations are possible:
- Ballistic Tracking
- Alters behaviour of the throttle
- Key click, On/Off
- Duplex RF On/Off
- IR On/Off
- Fast Clock
- 24Hr Clock
- Alarm
- Encoder causes LCD wake
- Function Key LCD wake
- Expanded Slots On/Off
- F2 Key: Toggle or Momentary
- Duplex Power Timeout
- Duplex RX On/Off
- Maximum LCD Brightness
- Minimum LCD Brightness
- Keypad Brightness
- LCD Brightness Hold Delay
- LCD Power Save delay
- Default speed steps
- 28 speed steps
- 28 speed steps Advanced
- 128 speed steps
- 128 speed steps Advanced
- 28 speed steps
- LocoNet Message beeps
- Basic Mode
- Disables control of turnouts and track power.
- Reset to Factory Default
See KB1068 for details.
External Links
- Digitrax UT4 Wireless options - Although dated, can help with UT6* throttles as much still applies.
- KB1068: UT6 Throttle Options
UT6 FAQs
- Consisting with a DT602 Throttle
- Having issues with newer Digitrax throttles, such as DT602D or UT6, only getting power using Loconet?
See Also
- UT6D - Wired, infrared, duplex radio
- UT6DE - European Region - Wired, infrared, duplex radio
- UT4 - Wired, infrared
- UT4R - Wired, simplex radio, infrared
- UT4D - Wired, duplex radio, infrared
- UT4DCE - European Region - Wired, duplex radio, infrared
