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DZ1000 ?s

AnthonyAnthonyOGR Forum Member
Have wired the DZ1000 switch machine with non-derailing. Lights (green or red) on the switch machine will not stay on. If a train enters into the switch from either side, the appropriate light will come on but go off immediately after the train leaves the switch. The light will go on momentarily when the button is pressed on the controller. Either I have a bad switch machine, there is an issue with the "common" or other wiring issues. I am using Gargraves track with Ross switches. One outside side rail is common and the other outside rail is used as a ground eventually to activate accessories, signals, etc. I have used this approach with a previous layout (except all switches were Gargraves) and the switch light stayed on. Any ideas??

Last question: Pros and cons on using SC2 or ASC to operate the switches? I have about 30 switches to install and wondering if best to go with command or just use the 30 controllers.

Appreciate your input
Thanks
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T trainman129OGR Forum Member
Make sure that the power side of your switch machine power supply is connected to the center terminal of the machine and the ground, common or return is on the center of the control. Also the common from track power and switch machine power need to be connected. Make sure that the non derailing track section is on the common side of the switch and not the signaling side.
Doug NDoug NOGR Forum Member
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Originally posted by Anthony:
Have wired the DZ1000 switch machine with non-derailing. Lights (green or red) on the switch machine will not stay on. If a train enters into the switch from either side, the appropriate light will come on but go off immediately after the train leaves the switch. The light will go on momentarily when the button is pressed on the controller. Either I have a bad switch machine, there is an issue with the "common" or other wiring issues. I am using Gargraves track with Ross switches. One outside side rail is common and the other outside rail is used as a ground eventually to activate accessories, signals, etc. I have used this approach with a previous layout (except all switches were Gargraves) and the switch light stayed on. Any ideas??

Last question: Pros and cons on using SC2 or ASC to operate the switches? I have about 30 switches to install and wondering if best to go with command or just use the 30 controllers.

Appreciate your input
Thanks


I have used SC-2s for my switches and have been happy with them. I also added push buttons to a couple of switches so I could either use the Cab-2 or the button.

Doug
mikeporterinmdmikeporterinmdOGR Forum Member
quote:
Originally posted by Anthony:
Have wired the DZ1000 switch machine with non-derailing. Lights (green or red) on the switch machine will not stay on. If a train enters into the switch from either side, the appropriate light will come on but go off immediately after the train leaves the switch. The light will go on momentarily when the button is pressed on the controller. Either I have a bad switch machine, there is an issue with the "common" or other wiring issues. I am using Gargraves track with Ross switches. One outside side rail is common and the other outside rail is used as a ground eventually to activate accessories, signals, etc. I have used this approach with a previous layout (except all switches were Gargraves) and the switch light stayed on. Any ideas??

Last question: Pros and cons on using SC2 or ASC to operate the switches? I have about 30 switches to install and wondering if best to go with command or just use the 30 controllers.

Appreciate your input
Thanks


Sounds like you have r/l reversed between the z-1000 and the controller. Normally, a z-1000 does the exact opposite of what you describe. Lights go out when something is in the non-derail zone or the button is pushed, and the light stays on once the cars clear or the button is released.

Mike
Doug NDoug NOGR Forum Member
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Originally posted by mikeporterinmd:


Sounds like you have r/l reversed between the z-1000 and the controller. Normally, a z-1000 does the exact opposite of what you describe. Lights go out when something is in the non-derail zone or the button is pushed, and the light stays on once the cars clear or the button is released.

Mike[/QUOTE]

Anthony, did changing the r/l leads solve your problem? I had the same situation on a previous layout I was only using SC-2's. I ended up adding push buttons and the switch lights worked properly. I am now building a new layout and I have the same situation with the lights only lighting when a train goes thru(SC-2's only).

Doug
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