PS2 GG1 Pantograph control board

I would suggest you try a feature reset from your remote in the engine remote settings delete engine in remote then add engine and due feature reset, sometimes this will reset the features. otherwise, you can have an mth asc tech test your board and or engine with test fixture!

Alan

Thanks Alan unfortunately I do not have DCS and am waiting for the new WIFi/TIU and am running it conventionally. Is there a way to reset it with a ZW transformer?

There are two pantograph boards, old style and new, AG3100000, FF3600000.

You can do a reset with the ZW if you have an auxiliary bell button, one horn followed by 5 bells, must get a confirmation two horn blasts, if successful.

Some engine have a switch to turn them off/on for conventional ops, so make sure not a switch issue first.  AG3100000 is for the PS-2 pantos engines. G

Thanks for the replies and information! Do I need to do anything special when installing the new PCB or just install and run?

@HH65MECH posted:

Thanks for the replies and information! Do I need to do anything special when installing the new PCB or just install and run?

One other consideration, I have fixed non-operating pantographs by using a little graphite in the slide assembly. There is a little cam which pushes against a slide assembly linked to the pantograph causing it to raise. If the slide does not move smoothly nor return to its zero position it needs a lube job. If you can push the slide and the pantos raise and lower easily, then it is a different problem.  Of course that is assuming you have moved them out of the lock position. There are little hooks which keep the pantograph in a locked lowered position. Once unlatched they will pop up a bit.

Let us know what works for you.

They do fail and you have tested motors/mechanical, just install new board and try it.  G

@HH65MECH posted:

Thanks for the replies and information! Do I need to do anything special when installing the new PCB or just install and run?

I've replaced one, I just installed the new one and ran it.