Need wiring diagram for throwing swicthfor crossing over. need to have opposiote switch to be thrown in right position during crossover.
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From Ross Switches website: Ross Double Crossover
They may have more information on their website under Technical or FAQ? If that doesn't help, give them a call. I have Heard they are very helpful and the Owner (Steve) sometimes even answers the phone.
I am confused why you need a relay to switch power, why not make 1 and 2 hot all the time and eliminate the relay? Only reason I see is maybe power from two different transformers?
Originally Posted by rrman:
I am confused why you need a relay to switch power, why not make 1 and 2 hot all the time and eliminate the relay? Only reason I see is maybe power from two different transformers?
Because they are the outer rails depending upon which way the train is crossing and will become a direct short.
This becomes painfully obvious even with the relay when all 4 switches are set to diverge and it is used as a crossover and a train rolls in from the "flip" side.
douger:
Are you asking about non-derail or powering the diamond?
If you are asking about non-derail then you need only a short piece of track in front of the turnout with an isolated rail and a wire connected from the rail to the proper wire of the switch motor you want to throw (see https://ogrforum.com/t...02#37611054196794702)
If you are asking about powering the diamond you need to solder wires to the diamond rails, connect to a DZ1008 relay which is connected to the appropriate switch motor. Ross has diagrams for this.
Joe
