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by ctgardner
Fri Feb 15, 2008 8:38 am
Forum: Modratec Lever Frame Kits
Topic: Electrical Control of Solenoid Turnout Motors
Replies: 2
Views: 28008

I must have misunderstood the function of the switches - I thought they were momentary "on" as the lever passes over them (i.e. passing contact) - but from what you say they are either "on" or "off". Hence I understand the need for the electronics!
by ctgardner
Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:56 am
Forum: Modratec Lever Frame Kits
Topic: Electrical Control of Solenoid Turnout Motors
Replies: 2
Views: 28008

Electrical Control of Solenoid Turnout Motors

I have been looking at the various diagrams for controlling dual solenoid turnout motors (e.g. the Peco type) from the SPST switches provided with a MODRATEC lever frame. It occurs to me there is a solution which needs no electronics. This is to route the current to the two solenoids via an accessor...