Bob,
The highest address that can be programmed on the AD4 is 510. This
yields switch addresses of 2037 through 2040. Using the turnout
control of JMRI Demo, the AD4 successfully operated turnouts
configured for these switch addresses.
I did notice something a little odd though. As part of the test I
launched the LocoNet Monitor from the Tools menu and monitored the
data being sent. With each turnout operation, the LocoNet Monitor
reported operation of a switch, but reported the switch address one
number lower than that being operated. Specifically, when switch 2037
was operated, the LocoNet Monitor reported switch number 2036 was
operated. This finding seems to holds true over the entire switch
address range as requesting operation of switch number one causes the
LocoNet Monitor to report operation of switch address zero!
Bob
--- In jmriusers@y..., Bob Jacobsen <Bob_Jacobsen@l...> wrote:
At 1:12 PM +0000 8/11/02, original_black_bart wrote:
Through a little experimentation, I've found that Digitrax systems
will operate switches numbered greater than 999. However since the
throttle, which appears to be the limiting factor here, will only
address 999 switch addresses, a software solution is required. My
test was performed using RR&Co software on a PC connected to the
Loconet via a LocoBuffer interface, a DB150 and an AD4 programmed
to
utilize switch addresses 2037, 2038, 2039 and 2040. Using this
hardware software combination, the above mentioned switch addresses
were operated without problem.
It would be interesting to know if there's a limitation in the JMRI
library. I don't think so, but you never know...
To try it, start the JMRIdemo app, and pull down "Turnout Control"
from the "Tools" menu, and then enter an output (turnout) number in
the little panel you get. I think it should work up to 2047.
Bob
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