Anyone have a real precise and Clear way to wire this accessory
I am not clear on the way to wire it and do not want to fry it like i did my Lionel Nutcracker Gateman
As far as a trigger Mechanism I am wanting to use and MTH Scaletrax ITAD or something Similiar.
Any and all help is appreciated
Thanks ahead of time
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The gateman has 3 leads. There is a manual on the Lionel site. I would guess two leads are for the lightbulb and connecting a 3rd one to common opens the gate. I do not see how you can burn it up unless you put too much voltage on it. Here is a link using relays and the insulated rail method to activate various accessories.
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=410&categoryId=
Dale H
The gateman has 3 leads. There is a manual on the Lionel site. I would guess two leads are for the lightbulb and connecting a 3rd one to common opens the gate. I do not see how you can burn it up unless you put too much voltage on it. Here is a link using relays and the insulated rail method to activate various accessories.
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=410&categoryId=
Dale H
somehow i hooked it up and had current going through the coil constantly this is how i fried it
The gateman has 3 leads. There is a manual on the Lionel site. I would guess two leads are for the lightbulb and connecting a 3rd one to common opens the gate. I do not see how you can burn it up unless you put too much voltage on it. Here is a link using relays and the insulated rail method to activate various accessories.
www.jcstudiosinc.com/BlogShowT...=410&categoryId=
Dale H
Dale I am a dunce here
it looks like you are making the outside rails hot on the insulated track sections to trigger the relays Am I missing something here
Bobbie
Only the center rail is hot. On a PWZW for example the track power goes to A or D. B or c could be used for relay power or a separate transformer where the U is shared. The relays will work even when the train is not powered. The relay contacts would power the Gateman. Also separate from track power.
Your gateman should be designed for continuous operation. If it is not you could install a timer circuit to deactivate it after a set time.
Dale H
Bobbie
Only the center rail is hot. On a PWZW for example the track power goes to A or D. B or c could be used for relay power or a separate transformer where the U is shared. The relays will work even when the train is not powered. The relay contacts would power the Gateman. Also separate from track power.
Your gateman should be designed for continuous operation. If it is not you could install a timer circuit to deactivate it after a set time.
Dale H
Thank you dale
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