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Coal Valley BNSF

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Motor Current problem
« on: March 13, 2021, 02:56:54 PM »
Why do I have motor current showing 2 to 4% on my mid train helpers when the lead engines have 0% motor current.
« Last Edit: March 13, 2021, 03:00:50 PM by Coal Valley BNSF »
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nodcc4me

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Re: Current problem
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2021, 03:03:04 PM »
That's not a significant difference. Are you seeing problems with the helpers? It may have to do with the maximum current settings. If they are all getting along well I wouldn't worry about it.
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Re: Motor Current problem
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2021, 03:06:11 PM »
The mid train helpers are still pushing while the lead engines are not.
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Re: Motor Current problem
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2021, 03:21:14 PM »
Check the maximum current settings. Similar engines should have settings that are very close to each other. If necessary, you can manually change the setting in an errant locomotive, but I haven’t had to manually change those settings more than a couple times.
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