help.... troubleshooting dz1000 switches non-derailing function

David, try wiring the switches utilizing the DZ1002 button to make sure all is working. Once confirmed then go to the z-stufffortrains.com website and go to the applications sections for help.

Hi David,

A few suggestions. Make certain your cuts in the rail for the insulated sections are clear thru with no metal shavings remaining. Make sure you have cuts in the rail on both sides of the soldered wire on your isolated section. (Don’t ask me how I know…) Ensure the opposite side outside rail is connected to the U side of the circuit.

What track are you using?

Keith

I am using Gar graves and ross switches. I will try your suggestions and let you know what I find.  Thank you!

all your the transformers must be phased.

this is common problem when they are not.

phasing transformers means that all grounds must match. you may need to reverse the transformer plugs at their outlets.

OR that your outlets are incorrectly wired.

Phasing transformers | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum (ogaugerr.com)

Thank you everybody. I will double check my phasing. I do have a dedicated transformer for my switches. I worked on it this evening and I have 2 switches hooked up now that are working perfectly with the dz 1002 buttons. When I tested the non derailing again and still nothing. I do notice the light will go dim when I roll a truck over the insulated section. And when I back it out the light on the switch will come back on. Both switches are doing the same thing so it makes me think it has something to do with my common wire. I will check my phasing again and go from there. My common wire for track power is on the outside rail. My lay out is an oval layout with 3 switches turning left into the oval. Not sure if orientation of the switches affects this if the common is on the outside rail. I have my common wire coming off my switch transformer going to the common on my zw track transformer. Maybe my wiring has something to do with it. Do I need to run an extra common from my switch transformer to the outside rail?  I also may resolder the wires that are going to the insulated rail and check my insulation between the tracks.  This has been puzzling to say the least. I really appreciate everybody’s input. I will keep you posted.

the phasing info comes from Dennis Zander (DZ) himself.

Well, good news! I finally figured out what was causing my issues with my non derailing. I am almost embarrassed to admit this.... I ended up pulling one of my switch tracks up and isolated and tested the non-derailing and it worked, so I decided to check all of my wiring under the table. So, I traced all my wiring back to the transformers and I ended up finding I had 2 wires crossed coming off my accessory/switch transformer at one of the bus ports under the layout.  It was so simple I am embarrassed I didn't check for this sooner.  I appreciate everyone's input on this.  I try and research the forum before asking questions and this issue had me for a couple of days. When in doubt double back and check the simple things! LOL

I added a pic of what I found.

Again, Thank you everyone!