Wiring Ross 3-way with DZ-1000's

KnobKneeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'm using a Ross 3-way to feed a stub yard. I won't need auto non-derail and have wired the center rails for power since I won't be using power blocks through the switch. Most of the wiring diagrams I've seen on this forum, at Ross, and Z-stuff are over complex for my task. I've tested and my engines all have roller spacing greater than 4 inches and work just fine as I manually set the switch direction using the un-wired DZ-1000's. Can anyone provide the simple wiring diagram to complete the installation of this switch?

6/29/1810:15 AM

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romiller49OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you’ve already powered each 3rd Rail then I think you are all set. Just wire the DZ 100’s for normal switch operation.

6/29/1810:27 AM

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KnobKneeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Sounds easy. Just one DZ-1002 per DZ-1000?

6/29/1810:56 AM

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Joe FautyOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

KnobKne:

ROMiller is correct. Wire the two motors in the normal manner. However be aware that the two motors control the same switch point with two sets of movable rails. To switch the turnout to either curve you need to fisrt be in the straight position. You can't switch from one curve direction directly to the opposite curve direction since you will be trying to move 4 rails instead of two (at least I was never able to). Even at 14V the switch machine did not have enough 'oomph' to move all 4 rails.
Please let us know how it works for you.

Joe

6/29/1811:44 AM

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KnobKneeOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks guys, I'll give it a go this weekend and let you know how it works.

6/29/1811:51 AM

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Don(Cerritos)OGR Forum Member