Hello again everybody,
I have now got my Transformer power wire, ground wire, fixed voltage power switch wire and power accessory wires installed. Please advise how to install the uncoupler/ unloader tracks as far as wiring is concerned. How many wires will I have to add considering the wires I have already laid which I hope I can tap into.
Thanks for your help, Jerry
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Sorry, I forgot to add I am using standard postwar ok H track with conventional ZW transformers.
Jerry,
No wiring from the transformer is required since both the "0" and "027" uncoupler/unloader tracks draw their power directly from the track. The "027 is hardwired whereas the "0" section has 4 screw connectors, wired correspondingly to the 4 wires coming out of the controller. If you wish to power the controller directly from a fixed voltage post on your transformer ( makes the uncoupler/ unloader section operate without powering up the track ) disconnect wire #4 from the track section and run it to the appropriate hot post.
Thank you for the information.
Jerry
Jerry,
No wiring from the transformer is required since both the "0" and "027" uncoupler/unloader tracks draw their power directly from the track. The "027 is hardwired whereas the "0" section has 4 screw connectors, wired correspondingly to the 4 wires coming out of the controller. If you wish to power the controller directly from a fixed voltage post on your transformer ( makes the uncoupler/ unloader section operate without powering up the track ) disconnect wire #4 from the track section and run it to the appropriate hot post.
Isn't it the #3 wire for fixed voltage?
Jerry,
No wiring from the transformer is required since both the "0" and "027" uncoupler/unloader tracks draw their power directly from the track. The "027 is hardwired whereas the "0" section has 4 screw connectors, wired correspondingly to the 4 wires coming out of the controller. If you wish to power the controller directly from a fixed voltage post on your transformer ( makes the uncoupler/ unloader section operate without powering up the track ) disconnect wire #4 from the track section and run it to the appropriate hot post.
Isn't it the #3 wire for fixed voltage?
Right you are! Sorry for the confusion.
Bruce
Further study revealed #3 wire for fixed voltage on the "O" track section, whereas it is #4 wire on the "027" section. Here in lies the source of the confusion.
Bruce
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