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DCC Controller Comparison

FeatureR8213 Select R8214 Elite

Power Supply

1amp

4amp

Addressing Mode

2 Digit

4 Digit

Number of Locos

3*

10

Loco Memory

59

254

Loco Address Range

1-59

1-9999

Accessory Address Range

61-99

1-9999

Inertia Levels

99

255

Function Control

9 Functions

13 Functions

Connectivity

XpressNet

XpressNet & USB

Double Heading

Yes

Yes

Speed Steps

14, 28, 128

14, 28, 128

Programming Modes

Operate

Direct, Register, Paged, Operate

Loco Naming

No

Yes

Favourite Loco Register

No

Yes

Real Time Clock

No

Yes

Railcom

No

Yes

PC Connectivity

No

Yes

Programming Track Outlet

No

Yes

Home Firmware Updates

No

Yes, via USB

CV Programming

Limited

Full Read/Write

* The Select can run up to 10 locomotives using the C7024 Digital 4 Amp Multi-Purpose Transformer, available separately

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