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Post by raptorengineer on Aug 8, 2019 10:55:17 GMT -8
i have question for anyone who own switch pilot device. in the booklet it seem you can power the device using track power on small layout. what about large layouts like my layout is 11x15 feet. should i just use separate power supply?
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Post by canrailfan on Aug 8, 2019 19:10:18 GMT -8
i have question for anyone who own switch pilot device. in the booklet it seem you can power the device using track power on small layout. what about large layouts like my layout is 11x15 feet. should i just use separate power supply? My layout is similar in size (11' x 17') and I'm using several of the ESU SwitchPilot 2.0 and SwitchPilot Servo 2.0 modules. They are powered with a DCC booster (Tam Valley Depot) providing 5 amps used for accessories only. The SwitchPilots are wired as shown in Figure 3 on Page 11 of the booklet. I've run a separate 'Accessory Bus' from the booster to connect to all the SwitchPilots. My turnout motors are RC servos controlled by a combination of Tam Valley Depot servo controllers and the ESU SwitchPilots. Some signals are run on the SwitchPilots and there are also some Extension modules connected. You can also use 14-16VAC or filtered 16VDC to power the SwitchPilots as shown in Figure 4 on Page 11. This could be a central supply with a bus or small individual supplies for each SwitchPilot. I chose to use the DCC booster because the servo turnout motors draw very little current, shutting off when not in motion, and accessory control is completely isolated from track power. Also I only had to run 2 wires to connect the SwitchPilots to the Accessory bus for both commands and power. What your SwitchPilots will be driving may help determine which SwitchPilot power option works best for you. |
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Post by raptorengineer on Aug 8, 2019 21:56:19 GMT -8
ah ok. i have 2 ESU SwitchPilot 2.0 one at both end of the rail yard. i have one set up like Figure 4 on Page 11 of booklet, i using dc power pack and track A & B are connected to red and black wires on main bus line. so far all 4 switches work. i'm using bachmann dynamis dcc system and my switches are e-z track. so far it work good.
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