I want to hook up the above items and I don't know the proper sequencing to wire them up. I don't want to make a mistake and fry them.
If someone can provide some instructions, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
George G.
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George: To help you further, we need to know how you plan to activate them; i.e. are you planning on using a 153C pressure trip device or do you plan on using an insulated rail scheme with a relay?
D & H 65:
A 153C pressure device would be used.
Thanks
George
OK George; to hook them up to a 153C;
Orientation of the signal is on the RH side of the track, train movement toward the signal.
Post #1 on the pressure trip (153C) goes to the post on the signal NEAREST the track. The center post on the signal is wired to a transformer source of voltage around 12 to 14volts.
Post #2 on the pressure trip goes to the post on the signal FURTHEST from the track.
Post #3 on the pressure trip is the other connection that goes to the transformer voltage to complete the circuit to light the signal.
When I mention a "Post" on the pressure trip, these are actually "Fahnstock" clips. The "Post" on the signal is actually a knurled screw-on round nut.
In electrical terms, clip #1 on the pressure trip is the "Normally closed" circuit which typically goes to light the green bulb. Clip #2 on the pressure trip is either the positive or negative side of the transformer power to the circuit. Clip #3 is the "Normally open" side of the trip which typically would go the the red bulb in the signal.
Thank you D & H 65 for the instructions!
George
D&H 65 posted:George: To help you further, we need to know how you plan to activate them; i.e. are you planning on using a 153C pressure trip device or do you plan on using an insulated rail scheme with a relay?
Good Morning,
I will be using an isolated track, instead of a pressure plate. I believe it would need less attention.
Thanks,
John
