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Tcs keep alives
Pizzapizza:
Does anybody else on here have the trouble of your keep alives when they go over a dead spot that you know is dead for a test they continue to work like they’re supposed to but they slow down considerably is this normal ? I use tcs k3,k4
KPack:
When the keep alive is getting close to drained the locomotive will definitely run slower. However, for a quick dead spot or dirty track you shouldn't notice a difference in speed. I'm using KA-4's and my locomotives can keep running with sound and lights for at least 10-15 seconds. With sound and lights only (no motor movement) the module will have power for almost 30 seconds. My locomotives do not begin to slow down until the module voltage is below somewhere around 9 volts.
On a somewhat related note, I see that TCS has released the KA1 and KA2. Any idea Bill when you will be stocking these? I'm definitely going to be picking up the KA2 for most of my locomotives. It has about 1/3 the capacity of the KA4, but that's more than enough to get me over dead spots and mild power issues. I don't need a KA in every locomotive that runs it for 20-30 seconds.
-Kevin
William Brillinger:
Kevin, the KA1 and KA2 are listed on my website now. I have ordered them, but they should arrive soon!
Pizzapizza:
No they are fully charged when I test these they just slow down and as you said they will run for 15-20 seconds after power lost very frustrating I’m thinking of not installing one and see how it acts
Alan:
Are you using KAs connected to the blue and yellow wires of a LM3? Or are you using KAs connected to the red and black wires of a LM1/LM2/LM3 bridge rectifier combination ?
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