I just wiredby Ross switches to aiu. I powered the switches by connecting to the tiu at the same post I had legacy wired. My remote would turn on then shut off. I later disconnected the power to the switches and it seemed to work. Should I assume that the power to the switches should not be connected to track power? If so how should I power the switches?
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Should I assume that the power to the switches should not be connected to track power?
Yes, it should not.
If so how should I power the switches?
With a separate power supply that is phased with the track power supply. Then, the two supplies should have their Common wires connected.
This and a whole lot more is all in MTH’s “The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!
Thanks I did you a search in your book for wiring switches.. Not sure if the search worked because I couldnt find anything
Not sure if the search worked because I couldnt find anything
Did you look in the Table of Contents? The following starts on page 70:
Part IV - Accessory and Switch Track Control
1. How the AIU Works
2. Connecting AIUs to TIUs
3. Operating Switch Tracks Using DCS
Connecting Switch Track Motors to the AIU
Programming Switch Tracks Into the DCS Remote
Testing Switch Track Operation
Also, the Table of Figures lists the following:
Figure 19 Connecting a Switch Motor to the AIU
Figure 20 Connecting a Switch Motor to the AIU
Figure 21 Connecting a Lionel FasTrack Switch Track to the AIU
Figure 22 Wiring Tortoise Switch Motors
This and a whole lot more is all in MTH’s “The DCS O Gauge Companion 2nd Edition", available for purchase as an eBook or a printed book at MTH's web store!
Barry: I did the search today and I found the items you listed in the post. I may have searched switches, instead of switch
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