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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: alco_diesel on April 09, 2026, 12:47:10 PM

Title: Short Circuit Protection
Post by: alco_diesel on April 09, 2026, 12:47:10 PM

I’ve somehow acquired several AR-1 modules and no CB-1 modules. Can the AR-1 be used as a circuit breaker?

Thanks,

- Jeff C

Title: Re: Short Circuit Protection
Post by: G8B4Life on April 11, 2026, 06:14:08 AM

I'd say yes. From the AR-1 manual available on Rings site:

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The AR-1 can also be used to isolate small sections of track, limiting the impact of short circuits if derailments occur to just one area of your layout.

I'm guessing the AR-1 and CB-1 are essentially the same internally , possibly exactly the same with just a "switch", either physical or software, to tell it to be an AR-1 or a CB-1.

- Tim

Title: Re: Short Circuit Protection
Post by: William Brillinger on April 12, 2026, 06:54:56 AM

I believe the AR-1 and CB-1 are the same hardware. You may be able to get the CB software to load on the AR if you contact Ring.

Title: Re: Short Circuit Protection
Post by: alco_diesel on April 13, 2026, 08:25:22 PM

Thanks guys. I’ll pursue it with RE.