A dedicated new style power supply with a 4-pin plug is needed to power the CS3.

For the USA (120 volt), choose Marklin 60045.

For LGB and 1-Gauge, choose the Marklin 60195.

Product:

As a multi-protocol controller the Central Station 3 plus with its high resolution, modern color touch screen, 2 locomotive controllers as well as a built-in central track diagram control board offer the possibility of simple, easy control of locomotives and of the entire layout. Up to 32 functions can be controlled on locomotives, and up to 320 Motorola or 2,048 DCC solenoid items can be controlled among accessories. In addition, the Central Station 3 plus has 2 built-in locomotive card readers (for saving locomotive data on a locomotive card or for fast call-up of the locomotive by plugging in the locomotive card), an SD card slot for expanded storage as well as a built-in speaker for playing back typical model railroad sounds. A powerful Booster is built in to power the layout with current for trains and for accessories. The Central Station 3 plus is multiple device capable, i.e. several Central Station 3 plus (60216) units can be operated together on a layout with the optional cable (60123).

Additional locomotive controllers, additional Layouts, and Keyboards expand the operation of the layout whereby joint and separate configurations can be maintained in the Central Station 3 plus for the layout areas to be controlled. The Central Station 3 plus has a built-in s88 connection, 2 built-in USB hosts (such as for a mouse, keyboard, USB stick), a USB loading socket, a network connection for communication with a PC, connections for 2 Mobile Stations, a connection for external speakers as well as others for the Märklin Bus system.

Power requirements: A 60045 (120 volts-USA) or 60041 (230 volts) power supply is needed. This power supply is not included!

Load capacity at the feeder track: max. 5 amps, load capacity at the programming track: max. 1.2 amps. When using the 60041/60045 switched mode power pack there is a maximum output of 58 VA and a maximum current of 3 amps.

Charlie's Tip: when using the 60216 with the 60101/60195 switched mode power pack there is a maximum current of 5 amps, recommended only for 1 Gauge/LGB. Please make sure that the wire cross section for your wiring is at least 0.5 square millimeters / 20 gauge or larger!

Dimensions 320 x 195 x 80 mm / 12-5/8" x 7-11/16" x 3-1/8".

Highlights

• Digital multiple protocol controller (mfx, mfx+, DCC, Motorola).
• High resolution, modern color touch screen.
• Built-in, central track diagram control board.
• Housing with a central stop button and 2 rotary knobs, all three of industrial quality.
• Up to 32 controllable locomotive functions.
• 2 built-in locomotive card readers.
• Built-in speaker.
• Built-in SD card slot.
• Built-in, powerful Booster. 5.0 amps max. output when using the 60101/L51095 switched mode power pack (recommended for 1 Gauge and LGB).
• Up to 320 Motorola and 2,048 DCC solenoid items can be controlled.
• Route control (including shuttle train control). 2 USB hosts such as for mouse, keyboard, USB stick, etc., and 1 USB loading socket.
• Direct connections for 2 Mobile Stations and a Bus expansion device.
• Built-in s88 connection.
• Connections for network, external speakers, Märklin Bus.
• Expansions can be connected by means of the Märklin Bus.
• Central Station 3 plus is multiple device capable.

Charlie's Tip: One of the big differences between the CS3 and the CS3 Plus is that the Plus has an S-88 bus already built in. If you have an older CS2, it can connect to the CS3 plus.