Re: DR5033 track voltage
Hi John Yes, I think that should be right, I was just thinking that I never get a reliable voltage when I measure, but I don't have a 5033, only a DR5000. Chris
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Chris Youlden
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Re: DR5033 track voltage
Hi Chris, I was comparing the voltage at the output of the DR5000 with the output of the DR5033 at the connection points on the units, not taken from a point on the track. They should be similar if
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John Pollard
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Re: DR5033 track voltage
Hi John Not sure you will get a reliable measurement from a multimeter off the track because there will be DCC data modulating it? Chris
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Re: DR5033 track voltage
Hi James, Confirmed both power supplies set on 19V. Regards, John
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John Pollard
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Re: DR5033 track voltage
Hello John Make sure for power supply¡¯s are set on the same voltage. James [email protected]> wrote: Many Thanks James Hudson DCC Train Automation www.dcctrainautomation.co.uk
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DR5033 track voltage
Hi, I have just wired up a DR5033 and using the provided power supply set at 19 volts, the measured voltage at the track output terminals is only 10.4 volts. Is this what is to be expected oe should I
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John Pollard
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DR4018 From Babs
I am moving this message from the CHAT to just a normal message for this user. Hello Everyone Thank you for letting me join the Forum this year. I hope everyone is safe and well. I am building a loft
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Dennis Cherry
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Feedback modules DR4088LN-OPTO; switch track, 2-wire track
*re page 14 pdf downlaod - Feedback modules DR4088LN-OPTO; switch track, 2-wire track what does switch track mean ? on same diagram right side booster power source, does it matter if the blue and red
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SC
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Re: DR5000
Hi Doug. Just looking at the cost . And what is available in Australia first? at the moment . The other is. Tam Valley USA looking? there as well at signals and detection boards Also looking at
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abp <andrew_pink58@...>
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Re: Questions about 4018
I can't remember which power supply I used, they come with a mesh cover so have to be mounted in a box of some kind, it is like this
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Mike
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Re: DR5000
Let us know how you get on will be very interesting. ?As I said I still use the NCE on my display layout but am considering changing that in the future, the NCE is a good bit of kit but it is very
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Doug Johnson
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Re: Questions about 4018
Good eye there, yes that was the they the layout was wired in 1994. One Common for all S/M's. Normally you would bring all the commons back and thinking of doing that. So far it is working as the
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Dennis Cherry
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Re: Questions about 4018
Thanks Dennis!? Nice, neat, well designed arrangement!? Pictures were very helpful!? I noticed that you did not have a common connection to each output of the 4018.? How are you wiring the commons
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Rick Norell <ricknorell@...>
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Re: Questions about 4018
More of a Distribution Block. They come either as a 2 x 4 or 2 x 8 but can be reconfigured with a jumper wire as a 1 x 8 or 1 x 16. Supplied with one end connector or you can just solder wires to the
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Dennis Cherry
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Re: Questions about 4018
Thanks for your reply Mike!? I'll admit that I'm a real novice when it comes to electronics.? My previous layout simply used Atlas switch machines in parallel with a circuit with a CDU and the power
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Rick Norell <ricknorell@...>
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Re: Questions about 4018
My DR4018s run off my 12v d.c. bus which is supplied from an industrial 5A regulated power supply. It also supplies structure lighting and other 12v electronics, the DR4018 supplies signal heads and
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Mike
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Re: Questions about 4018
I will post something tomorrow showing the blocks I use. Dennis
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Dennis Cherry
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Re: Questions about 4018
Thanks Dennis!? Not sure what you mean by breakout blocks?? Is this a terminal block or distribution block?
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Rick Norell <ricknorell@...>
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Re: Questions about 4018
It should work, I have a few crossovers and wired them together. 22 gauge is fine, just tried 18 gauge solid and it does fit. Stranded 18 gauge might be iffy. Connect the DR4018 DCC inputs in
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Dennis Cherry
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Re: Questions about 4018
Thanks Dennis, very helpful!? A couple more questions: Can I, for example, connect 10 turnouts to a 4018 (6 individual and 2 crossovers with each pair of turnouts on a single switch)?? This is an HO
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Rick Norell <ricknorell@...>
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