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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: RouteRock4300 on March 17, 2023, 08:44:02 AM

Title: AR 1 help please..
Post by: RouteRock4300 on March 17, 2023, 08:44:02 AM

HI there . im running a reverse loop with a peco sl u8363,double slip .Is purchasing a AR1 and isolating that double slip wold be the best route .Any suggestions thanks Tom

Title: Re: AR 1 help please..
Post by: JRad on March 17, 2023, 10:28:10 AM

I'm not familiar with your switch, but so long as you can isolate all 4 rails where the loop connects to the switch, then the AR-1 should do the trick allowing you to traverse the loop with no polarity issues.

I don't use them as I run deadrail, but I'm assuming the AR-1 tolerates the short duration short as metal wheels first cross the gap, then quickly changes the polarity to eliminate that short.

Basing my response on a quick review of the AR-1 instructions.

Title: Re: AR 1 help please..
Post by: RouteRock4300 on March 22, 2023, 05:52:42 PM

thanks for your reply

Title: Re: AR 1 help please..
Post by: ON28 on March 23, 2023, 08:44:59 AM

Can the AR-1 be used with my NCE system? The instructions state to only use it with a RP power supply.

Title: Re: AR 1 help please..
Post by: William Brillinger on March 23, 2023, 02:55:45 PM

You'll need a DCC auto reverser if your layout is powered by a DCC system.
The Ring AR-1 cannot be used with DCC power.

Title: Re: AR 1 help please..
Post by: ON28 on March 24, 2023, 11:05:02 AM

Thanks as always, Bill.