Has anyone used the passive method of hooking up transformer to receiver and to the track.
I was told it could be done to increase power to the track by bypassing the normal method of controlling the receiver.
I am running gauge one diesels.
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Yes. I have used the commander on my home and portable layouts in passive mode prior to using a TIU in passive mode now. Simply connect the positive (red) connector out to the center rail and the ground (black) connector to the outside rails. Power will be supplied to the commander from the track and power source. This does eliminate any concerns about the amperage going through the commander.
I hope this helps.
We currently have the TIU connected at the club in passive mode, it's worked fine for us. I always run the DCS Remote Commander in passive mode.
Thanks ever so much. Looking forward to giving it a try.
We have a layout in the Northwest Mall here in Houston where we run out "G" gauge engines and I wanted to set up something for the kids to operate.
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