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Mounting of TIUs and AIUs

 

I have mounted my TIUs and AIUs on panels as shown.   I use 3/4 by 1-1/2 inch wood strips which allow mounting using #4x 3/4 inch roundhead wood screws. These wood strips allow a channel underneath which provides space for cables between units.  As shown a power brick provides power to the TIU.  Cables which interconnect the TIU and AIUs are routed in the channel underneath the TIU and AIU.

 

 

DCS control system 1 007

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Originally Posted by Trackahead:

Hi Pro Hobby,

 

If I do not use the wood strips can I just mount the units directly to the 2 X4?


Using the wood strips provides a nice way to route the cables between units. I recommend using them. The panels shown are available from Lowes.  These panels are precut wooden shelves size 10 inches by 24 inches. The wood strips are also available as precut pieces and are 24 inches in length. All available at Lowes.

 

 

I build custom model railroad control systems similar to the equipment shown in the photo. You can contact me at the email address shown in the profile.

 

 

Originally Posted by Trackahead:

Ok I see what the strips do, it levels the units a little higher to allow the cables to run under the units.

Thanks.


Here is another photo of one of my control boards containing a TIU and AIU.  The wires from all 60 AIU terminals have been connected to terminal strips which are numbered and color coded.

 

 

MASTER CONTROL CENTER 1

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