Newbie here on wiring switches for non derailing
I have Atlas switches and wondering if you can wire the toggle (3PDT 9 pin) for a non derailer.
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Newbie here on wiring switches for non derailing
I have Atlas switches and wondering if you can wire the toggle (3PDT 9 pin) for a non derailer.
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The non-derailing function is typically done with a relay or similar circuit, it's not a toggle switch. The point of the non-derailing function is automatic selection of the path when a train comes into a switch improperly set for the path.
Is there a wiring diagram or away for me to configure that with my switch throw which is a toggle
@gunrunnerjohn posted:The non-derailing function is typically done with a relay or similar circuit, it's not a toggle switch. The point of the non-derailing function is automatic selection of the path when a train comes into a switch improperly set for the path.
To be more specific.
I have a elevated track switch (2) that Stanley with East Coast Enterprises built for me with a Switch Tender motor (12V) that is a part of the elevated switch track.
He said to install a double pole momentary on-off-on toggle. (Had problems finding on the web the exact one) (Keep in mind I'm a nebbie at electrical but a fast learner)
Also not sure if i can wire for non-delrail and led indicators.
Any help would be appreciated.
I haven't done this, and relying on the spring loaded action of the switches has worked for our layouts/situations, but I wonder if any of these links would provide you with the information and guidance you are looking for, and perhaps someone who has done this can provide some help:
1a) Atlas has a non-derailing circuit board: https://shop.atlasrr.com/p-230...l-circuit-board.aspx, and it has outputs for indicators. It looks like its backordered on the atlas website, but maybe you could find one at a dealer or second hand.
1b) This page has manuals and instructions for Atlas products including said non-derailing circuit board near the bottom of the page (or just search for 6924): https://shop.atlasrr.com/t-manuals.aspx. It has a number of different wiring diagrams, such as a wiring diagram for the board: https://download.atlasrr.com/p...DERAIL%20INSTALL.pdf, and some a wiring diagrams for indicators, etc.
2a) after a quick search, here's a couple forum discussions, looks like some have wiring diagrams. I suspect there are more, I just did a quick search in case it would help you out:
2b) https://ogrforum.com/topic/atlas-o-switch-wiring
2c) https://ogrforum.com/topic/con...ing-atlas-o-switches
3) Also saw this recent post, I wonder if this will help you: https://ogrforum.com/topic/led...ntrol-panel-mounting
Hope that helps and perhaps someone who has done this can provide more guidance
Yeah, thank you very much
So I don’t have the original switch mounted with the Atlas track. It’s a Under mount motor with a heavy spring so if it’s not switched in the right direction, we’ll definitely derail
thank you very much for the info. I appreciate it
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