I want to power switches with old Right-of-Way Industries (Tortoise) switch machines through ASC2. Two questions.
According to the manual, I can power the ASC2 with 12-14 VCA from my ZWL. But it also requires a power source to the COMM terminal on the ASC2. Can I split the power line from the ZWL into both connections? Second question: I don’t remember needing DC for the switch machines 20+ years ago when they were last used, but OK, the manual says wire 1N4004 diodes into the line to the switch machine. I have no experience with diodes. Do you just leave the soldered diode wire exposed under the layout? Can I trim the wire on each side of the diode?