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DAC10

DTM30

SIGM20

DTX8

LocoShuttle

Locoanalyse

DTM16

Accessories

 

 

Our products enhance the operation of a Digitrax controlled railway. If you want to automate accessories, points, signals etc - then these products will help!

Layout Control Panels

Want to operate points the "old" way with pushbuttons? Want to see how they are set with LEDs? The DTM30 is a controller to allow pushbutton control and LED display of accessories on a Digitrax controlled layout. It uses push button switches & LEDs to provide a control interface "the way it used to be" but all done via DCC & LocoNet: it works with all Digitrax systems.

Key Features

  • 30 cells per DTM30 board. Each cell can:

    • control 1 point;
    • display 1 signal;
    • display 2 block detectors
    • display SIGM10/20 or SE8c signals
    • and other functions
  • 24 routes, each with up to 12 points per route. 
  • PC programming available
  • Minimal wiring - just power & LocoNet wiring into the panel!

There is a new "Interlock" with PC layout control programs such as "Railroad & Co". This ensures points can only be changed when it is safe to do so. The local operator at a station can "hold off" PC controlled train movements while shunting!

 

Automatic Signal Control

The SIGM20 Automatic Signal Controller sets signals according to the settings of points and track occupancy sensors&ldots; automatically. Signals can be 2,3 or 4 aspect colour light signals using LEDs, or semaphore signals can be controlled using Tortoise motors via an optional output driver.

  • Controls up to 8 signals (or 10 via an optional expansion board)

  • Automatic block control: signal red if the block ahead is occupied; signal amber if next signal is red etc. 2, 3 or 4 aspect signals controlled.
  • Automatic control of junctions. Signal can go red if the track ahead has the points set against it. At a "diverging" junction the signals will look up the path selected by the junction's point.
  • Automatic control for single track that can be worked both ways.
  • Automatic control for "feathers" on junction signals, and other effects.
  • Uses existing LocoNet block detectors (e.g. BD168)
  • Or connect BD4, or "IRDOT" optical detectors directly to this unit

All the signals on this diagram would be set automatically:

The SIGM10 Automatic Signal Controller is still available.

Accessory Decoder

The DAC10 is a DCC & LocoNet compatible accessory decoder to control point motors and other accessories. It has LocoNet feedback so that all accessory devices can be aware of the point states after power up.

The DAC10 controls up to 8 point motors and includes a built-in capacitor discharge unit for solenoid motors (e.g. Peco, Seep). Each output can be individually selected for:

  • Solenoid (e.g. Peco or SEEP) 

  • Stall motor (e.g. Tortoise)
  • Timed & blinking outputs for other effects
  • Each output can drive 2 motors, for crossing etc.

It has 10 Auxiliary Inputs can be configured to control the 8 point motors, or to generate LocoNet sensor, feedback or control messages. Operating power is derived from DCC track or auxiliary AC/DC input.

Shuttle Controller

The new DSS1 shuttle controller drives trains automatically, but through DCC!

Offers the functionality often found with DC controllers for "end to end shuttle" or "station stop" functions, and a lot more. And it's all done through DCC, with no special track power needed.

This unit takes control of a train, and operates it automatically. This might be used to create "background" activity - for example driving a commuter train from one station to another.

 

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