03-02-2023, 08:07 PM
For those following
If you have a DCC controlled RR with electrically controlled turnouts then the only other thing required to run your trains by computer with a Digikeijs 5000 controller (or any other DCC controller) is to divide the layout into Blocks, or sections, using insulated rail joiners. It is preferable to have these sections or Blocks as long as your longest train although not mandatory.
One of your BUS wires makes a deviation to go through the Feedback module.
Then wire in detection and feedback modules of choice (A DR4088 gives feedback from 16 Blocks and about $60 US)
This will have no impact on running trains with your DCC system if you don't have it connected to a computer.
Most of my "Blocks" are the section of rail between two turnouts, so as long as the same side of the rail is isolated (you only need to isolate one rail) that the detection module is connected to then that's all that needs to be done. See 1st diagram
The computer needs this information to see where your loco is. These modules work on current detection, so if something is drawing current on that section be it loco or lighted carriage then the Computer knows about it.
From my office right now, might have to go fishing......
Jack
If you have a DCC controlled RR with electrically controlled turnouts then the only other thing required to run your trains by computer with a Digikeijs 5000 controller (or any other DCC controller) is to divide the layout into Blocks, or sections, using insulated rail joiners. It is preferable to have these sections or Blocks as long as your longest train although not mandatory.
One of your BUS wires makes a deviation to go through the Feedback module.
Then wire in detection and feedback modules of choice (A DR4088 gives feedback from 16 Blocks and about $60 US)
This will have no impact on running trains with your DCC system if you don't have it connected to a computer.
Most of my "Blocks" are the section of rail between two turnouts, so as long as the same side of the rail is isolated (you only need to isolate one rail) that the detection module is connected to then that's all that needs to be done. See 1st diagram
The computer needs this information to see where your loco is. These modules work on current detection, so if something is drawing current on that section be it loco or lighted carriage then the Computer knows about it.
From my office right now, might have to go fishing......
Jack
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