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PWR56 Question
G8B4Life:
--- Quote from: Alan on April 15, 2020, 08:57:32 AM ---The arrangement forces me to give up the power supply to HC reporting feature. But c'mon, how useful is that feature anyway?...
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Maybe not the reporting feature but I find the PWR-56 excellent for the LM tester board I made. I use the CI-1 at the desktop to do all the downloading and initial setup etc so it makes a great power supply for that; I can use the CI-1 to turn the power on or off to the LM without reaching for a switch, or tipping over a loco on the track.
For the far distant future layout though yes I have a Meanwell SMPS for that, simply for the available power. It'll probably be an overkill.
- Tim
DaveB:
Thanks for the input. I will go with a second PWR56. That will keep my bus lines shorter and will have plenty of power for my engines and whatever else I want to add. That seems to be the best rout because I don't understand all the electrical ins and outs like Tim and Alan ( I have learned a lot from you guys, thanks ).
Thanks, Dave
Alan:
--- Quote from: DaveB on April 15, 2020, 01:17:38 PM ---Thanks for the input. I will go with a second PWR56. That will keep my bus lines shorter and will have plenty of power for my engines and whatever else I want to add. That seems to be the best rout because I don't understand all the electrical ins and outs like Tim and Alan ( I have learned a lot from you guys, thanks ).
Thanks, Dave
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Two PWR56 will certainly work but do not fear the generic solution. There literally is no difference other than which unit you buy. No electronic knowledge needed.
William Brillinger:
--- Quote ---There literally is no difference
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There is 1 significant difference - the PWR-56 can be used as a RailPro Signal Repeater.
Alan:
--- Quote from: William Brillinger on April 15, 2020, 08:33:16 PM ---
--- Quote ---There literally is no difference
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There is 1 significant difference - the PWR-56 can be used as a RailPro Signal Repeater.
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I was referring to electrical understanding needed for success.
Yes, it is a signal repeater. But it is also outrageously expensive for a 4 amp supply. PWR56 $119 list price compared to $10 for a generic 5 amp supply. $119 would buy a 60 amp generic supply - 15 times as much power for the same money. Makes for one spendy signal repeater.
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