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Using RailPro & DCC switch controllers together.
Alan:
Sure, why not? The push button DCC current I am sure is negligible so wire run shouldn't be an issue.
I did something similar with respect to centralized relay location (entirely different application than you are doing):
Dean:
IT WORKS! I finally got the relay panel mounted under my layout. I wired in a relay normally open contact to an NCE Q Snap DCC switch controller on the terminals marked for push buttons. I programmed the Q Snap to work with one push button per switch rather than two. (push the button, or cycle the relay, and the switch changes position. press the same push button or cycle the relay again, and the switch moves back to the original position)
Now I can control the switch with my NCE Power Pro throttle or the RailPro HC-2.
Alan:
Love it when a plan comes together.
Dean:
The AM-1 and relays were installed directly under the switch machines and Q-Snap. My next AM-1 and relay setup would be for switches that are 40' apart. I can mount the AM-1 in the center of the two switches cutting the distance in half, but where to mount the relays. I am thinking of mounting the relays close to the AM-1 and run the "push button" wires to the switch controllers that would be ~20' away. Thoughts?
( I only want to do this mounting and wiring once. it's getting harder and harder to get under the layout, and even harder to get out from under the layout. I now carry a cell phone with me in case I get stuck. :) )
One other note on the first AM-1 install. The AM-1 only pulses the relays for 0.2 seconds and they work fine. I'm tempted to try 0.1 second.
darryl.trains:
SONGLE RELAY
Hey fellers, anyone in need of these little rascals. I have plenty of extra ones if wanted? All are brand new just waiting to work for you.
Darryl
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jJ4fPccM1RQ/UR5R3jN4i2I/AAAAAAAABlU/Rkj3ceroL3w/s1600/12v-5pin-relay-pinout.png
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