I looked through the manual of my Fastrack Command Control switch and unless I missed it, it did not say what to connect to the data terminal and how it is used. Is anyone using this connection?
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Here's a reply I've found, though I haven't actually tested it, I believe it was from a Lionel person on their blog.
It is the data and com line, similar to the command base cable used to drive devices such as ASC/AMC/ARC, etc. The Data terminal is essentially a +5VDC communication line used to drive the old IC Controls line of devices, so a cable does not need to be run from the command base. If a command switch is in a close proximity to these devices you can use DAT and common to drive those devices.
But, how common is the use of that data terminal, given your two other choices of Command Control with CAB-1 and hard wiring to an external switch?
Haven't a clue, as I said, I did a search for the information as I was somewhat curious as well. The idea of using that if it's close as opposed to daisy-chaining to the command base sounds attractive if it works.
