Digitrax IR Question

[nebrzephyr]

I have a question for those of you who might be using the Digitrax IR throttles. What's the practical distance from the throttle and the UR90 receiver? Assumption being a clear line of sight.

Thanks. Bob

[steveturner]

Been using mine 10 plus years with a DT 400 throttle and a UT4 throttle. Room is 19 by 15.Cream walls above backdrop at about 6 ft level up to 8 ft ceiling around the room . White ceilings and track lighting. Have two UR90 receivers , they are in two corners of room screwed to a remote camera bracket swiveled down at about 30 degrees. Never had a problem and line of sight not an issue. I think signal bounces good off white ceiling and cream coloured walls. I never have had to point directly at receivers. Guess my room is a good set up.I guess different folks have different experience. Receiver on fasia I believe would be a lost cause. The remote camera snake style wall brackets are perfect.I made small boxes to contain the receiver.They need their own power supply. I have a PS12 I think for each. Green LED is pretty active on face plate! Steve

[nebrzephyr]

Steve, thanks for the feedback. Would not have thought about mounting higher on the wall. Good suggestion.

Bob

[steveturner]

Glad to help. Thinking about it you walk around with your throttle at about a 45 degree in you hand, not flat I don't think. So receiver up in corner of my 8 ft ceiling works great pointing down at an angle..The white ceiling and cream walls give a good bounce. Again the proof is to try it out for your situation. Those bendy snake camera wall brackets are great. Picked a couple of used ones up at a communication repair shop, they come metal and plastic. I hid the wires with that white plastic wire shield that has a peel and stick backing, there is a slit in the moulding to slide the communication wire and power wire in it for a clean look. I like neatness and overall presentation of layout means a great deal to me. Must be that army brat upbringing. Steve